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Hello Automotive Indians...!!!
I am very much confused because of various choices in hatchback segment with respective pros and cons of their own. I'll be using this car in city and on highways as well. 75-80% of the time it will be used by me and my wife with two persons on board and rest of the time it will have to bear the weight of all 5 persons in the family. Kindly suggest me a good overall package out of following:
Maruti Ritz (VDI)
pros:
maruti after sales and services
tried and tested multijet engine
good and consistent mileage
good handling for a tall boy structure
60:40 split seats
adjustable head rests and comfortable seats
cons:
dated design but it looks ok to me
less space compared to competition
laggy nature below 2000rpm
body roll
30,000rs/- above my budget
Grand i10 (magna)
pros:
good after sales and services
fresh and good looking design
spacious than ritz
Feature rich
best interior in the segment
cons:
3 cylinder diesel with average highway performance
no adjustable headrests
light steering for highways
front suspension bottoms when fully loaded(as per observation from forum members)
no 60:40 split seats
inconsistent mileage
Fiat Punto Evo (active)
pros:
Driving pleasure comparable to a sedans
Looks to die for
reliable multijet engine
superb ride and handling
spacious and comfortable
adjustable headrests with good seats
longest wheelbase and good GC
cons:
fiat after sales and services
laggy than other mentioned choices
higher turning radius
little awkward ergonomics
no 60:40 split seats
Chevrolet Beat (LT)
pros:
top trim(LT) is in my budget
60:40 split seats
very useful features (rear defogger, height adjustable driver's seat, music system)
excellent mileage
3 year maintenance pack
50,000rs/- cheaper than above 3 options
seats with adjustable headrests even at this price
cons:
least spacious as compared to other 3 options
3 cylinder diesel with average highway performance
small car like feel as compared to others
Please give me your valuable inputs to clear my confusion.
I am very much confused because of various choices in hatchback segment with respective pros and cons of their own. I'll be using this car in city and on highways as well. 75-80% of the time it will be used by me and my wife with two persons on board and rest of the time it will have to bear the weight of all 5 persons in the family. Kindly suggest me a good overall package out of following:
Maruti Ritz (VDI)
pros:
maruti after sales and services
tried and tested multijet engine
good and consistent mileage
good handling for a tall boy structure
60:40 split seats
adjustable head rests and comfortable seats
cons:
dated design but it looks ok to me
less space compared to competition
laggy nature below 2000rpm
body roll
30,000rs/- above my budget
Grand i10 (magna)
pros:
good after sales and services
fresh and good looking design
spacious than ritz
Feature rich
best interior in the segment
cons:
3 cylinder diesel with average highway performance
no adjustable headrests
light steering for highways
front suspension bottoms when fully loaded(as per observation from forum members)
no 60:40 split seats
inconsistent mileage
Fiat Punto Evo (active)
pros:
Driving pleasure comparable to a sedans
Looks to die for
reliable multijet engine
superb ride and handling
spacious and comfortable
adjustable headrests with good seats
longest wheelbase and good GC
cons:
fiat after sales and services
laggy than other mentioned choices
higher turning radius
little awkward ergonomics
no 60:40 split seats
Chevrolet Beat (LT)
pros:
top trim(LT) is in my budget
60:40 split seats
very useful features (rear defogger, height adjustable driver's seat, music system)
excellent mileage
3 year maintenance pack
50,000rs/- cheaper than above 3 options
seats with adjustable headrests even at this price
cons:
least spacious as compared to other 3 options
3 cylinder diesel with average highway performance
small car like feel as compared to others
Please give me your valuable inputs to clear my confusion.