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Hi all,
I am out in the market looking for a small hatchback for my family (wife and kid).
> Your Budget: max 5 Lakhs OTR
> New or Used: New
> Your Location: Mumbai
> Top Five Priorities: Decent looks, peppy, fun to drive, decent mileage
> Monthly Running: max 500 kms all in Mumbai City, rare highway runs (Western Express Highway is not a "Highway")
> Type of Fuel: Petrol
> For What Purpose: Office commute, weekends to malls etc.
> Seating Capacity: me wife and kid
> Type of Segment: Hatchback
I have test-driven Wagon R, Brio, Sail, Spark
Brio: Rejected as didn't like the ride at the rear seat
Sail: Too big, need a small mouse for the city
It has boiled down to a direct shootout between Wagon R and Spark
Chevy Spark LT
OTR 4.62L, 40k discount of I opt for car manufactured in 2012, 2013 model has 25k cash discount.
2012 Model: 4.22L
2013 Model: 4.37L
Likes:
Dislikes:
Wagon R VXI
OTR: 5.85L
Likes:
Dislikes:
So finally here is my assessment
Looks: Spark > Wagon R
Space: Wagon R > Spark
Engine refinement: Spark > Wagon R
Mileage: ??? Are both equal?
Maintenance: ??? Are both equal?
Handling: Spark > Wagon R
Quality of interiors: Spark > Wagon R
Price: Spark > Wagon R ( 60k diff, may be can extract more from Chevy sales?)
VFM: Spark > Wagon ???
So guys this makes Spark LT the obvious choice.
Now comes the points which create confusion
Its over to you guys, need your help in finalizing my ride for the next 6 years...
I am out in the market looking for a small hatchback for my family (wife and kid).
> Your Budget: max 5 Lakhs OTR
> New or Used: New
> Your Location: Mumbai
> Top Five Priorities: Decent looks, peppy, fun to drive, decent mileage
> Monthly Running: max 500 kms all in Mumbai City, rare highway runs (Western Express Highway is not a "Highway")
> Type of Fuel: Petrol
> For What Purpose: Office commute, weekends to malls etc.
> Seating Capacity: me wife and kid
> Type of Segment: Hatchback
I have test-driven Wagon R, Brio, Sail, Spark
Brio: Rejected as didn't like the ride at the rear seat
Sail: Too big, need a small mouse for the city
It has boiled down to a direct shootout between Wagon R and Spark
Chevy Spark LT
OTR 4.62L, 40k discount of I opt for car manufactured in 2012, 2013 model has 25k cash discount.
2012 Model: 4.22L
2013 Model: 4.37L
Likes:
- Peppy engine
- Silent cabin
- Superb brakes, good ride quality considering the size
- Hydraulic PS, love the feel
- Most comfortable to drive
- Updated looks, its not feminine anymore, looks smart
Dislikes:
- Minuscule IRVM (Can we fit a larger IRVM from Sail? ORVMS are good)
- Lack of engine immobiliser, can we retrofit it with something from Autocop?
- No headrests at the back, I don't need them but occasional guests might be bothered
- Gear lever felt cheap
- Left knee fouls with the dashboard (I am 5' 10")
- Doubts about maintenance and mileage over the long run, after 3 years once warranty expires.
Wagon R VXI
OTR: 5.85L
Likes:
- Interior space
- Drivability on par with Spark
- M.A.S.S
Dislikes:
- Boxy looks
- Not stable over bad roads
- Engine noise at high RPM
- Remote locking integrated into the key feels really cheap
So finally here is my assessment
Looks: Spark > Wagon R
Space: Wagon R > Spark
Engine refinement: Spark > Wagon R
Mileage: ??? Are both equal?
Maintenance: ??? Are both equal?
Handling: Spark > Wagon R
Quality of interiors: Spark > Wagon R
Price: Spark > Wagon R ( 60k diff, may be can extract more from Chevy sales?)
VFM: Spark > Wagon ???
So guys this makes Spark LT the obvious choice.
Now comes the points which create confusion
- Everyone I talk to suggests Wagon R over Spark due to the Maruti vs Chevrolet factor
- Both Wagon R and Spark were almost equally fun to drive
- The unknown factor called Chevrolet A.S.S
- Maintenance and service costs for Spark
- Mileage in bumper to bumper traffic of Mumbai ( both for Wagon R and Spark)
Its over to you guys, need your help in finalizing my ride for the next 6 years...
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