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HI Guys
I am really passionate about cars since my childhood and this is my 3rd purchase in last 5-6 years.
Earlier I had learned driving on indigo tdi purchased by family
My 1.4 vtvt review available at below location. I loved each and everything except manual gearbox
http://www.theautomotiveindia.com/f...verna-1-4-vtvt-ownership-review-new-post.html
Fast forward
In Dec 15, I started looking for new car due to knee pain caused by Verna. Thanks to Hinjewadi traffic
So you would have guessed by now that my main priority was the Automatic transmission in C or above segment![[:D]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Big%20Smile.gif "Big Smile [:D]")
However one more priority got added is the mileage looking at single digit figures provided by some petrol cars
As per my driving experience, in a nutshell I wanted below things in my car since I wanted to keep it for at least 4-5 years if everything goes well..lol fingers crossed
1. Auto at least 6 speed diesel for city and occasional highway runs
2. Better after sales service
3. Cruise control for long drives as I travel a lot
4. Better handling
5. ABS and 6 airbags for safety
6. Good looking and feature rich
7. Powerful addictive diesel punch for rush of torque
The last one I cannot miss this time![[lol]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Laugh.gif "Laugh [lol]")
Budget was not more than 15 lacs
Search started!!
Considered options
1. Vento 1.5 tdi
This was the top on my list since it clicked all boxes.7 speed automatic was just icing on the cake!!
But diesel scandal and expensive cost of the parts kept me away
Also was not happy with ground clearance it offers
2. Rapid
Rejected for same reason above
3. Cruze
It offers 6 speed torque converter. Although cruze is my first love since it's launch I was taken aback by poor service and resale value
I was ready to extend my budget at some point but listened to my mind instead of heart which happens rarely for me but it was good decision looking at declining sales of Chevy. Although our chevy Beat is serving me very good at 70k kms
Creta was out due to lack of cruise control and rear disc brakes at 16+ lack. Not so VFM
Also I am not fan of suv
There is one option which clicked me while reading some ownership reviews of Elantra. However everybody blamed it for 1.6 diesel below average engine compare to competition like cruze, Laura, jetta 2 ltr
But I knew elantra is just 100kg more than verna crdi with different state of tune.Also turbo charger is better and surge starts early, felt when driven both cars back to back
Anyways I had already planned for dual channel Racedynamicsn dieseltronic well before the purchase to bring the diesel punch
In Jan 16, started searching Elantra diesel auto in used car market (max 2 yrs old) as well
Since buying auto version would have costed me bomb ~ 22.5 lac
Just casual search online took me to Mumbai very next day and bought my love home within 24hrs... Lolz
I wanted to go out of station and deal was very much attractive that I couldn't afford to wait
There are very few neo elantra diesel auto available in used market
I took it from dealer when there were already 3 parties betting on it and one of them came from Pune. I clinched the deal without thinking twice.
Car was just 2 year old and was nicely maintained by owner. I followed checklist to inspect the car and service history It's accident free.
I took my beauty to Kaccha Gujrat for ranutsav from Pune. It was total 2500 km in just 4-5 days
Used cruise control most of the time and I can feel sense of relaxation on the part of driver after driving 800 kms in just 13 hrs alone
Handling
After driving verna looks like Elantra comes from different family.
Suspension is stiff but do not compromise confortness in city drives
At 180 it's rock solid on Highway
Interior design is top notch with fantastic quality !!
Mileage
On Highway it gave me max 20kmpl, however in city it hovers around 12-14 kmpl
Excitement
As decided got dual channel Racedynamics dieseltronic installed from poona motors, pune with very good deal
Don't expect increase in mileage as per claim but performance is mind boggling
I can see wheel spin in p1 mode. P2 is scary
It takes under 9 secs to reach 100 in P2
Completed 10k in just 6 months
Some pics and service details will be followed
Some photos and service bill to follow![[clap]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Clap.gif "Clap [clap]")
Some pics and paid service bill
The most important kitna deti hai
Couple of more pics with my son![[:)]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Smile.gif "Smile [:)]")
I am really passionate about cars since my childhood and this is my 3rd purchase in last 5-6 years.
Earlier I had learned driving on indigo tdi purchased by family
My 1.4 vtvt review available at below location. I loved each and everything except manual gearbox
http://www.theautomotiveindia.com/f...verna-1-4-vtvt-ownership-review-new-post.html
Fast forward
In Dec 15, I started looking for new car due to knee pain caused by Verna. Thanks to Hinjewadi traffic
So you would have guessed by now that my main priority was the Automatic transmission in C or above segment
However one more priority got added is the mileage looking at single digit figures provided by some petrol cars
As per my driving experience, in a nutshell I wanted below things in my car since I wanted to keep it for at least 4-5 years if everything goes well..lol fingers crossed
1. Auto at least 6 speed diesel for city and occasional highway runs
2. Better after sales service
3. Cruise control for long drives as I travel a lot
4. Better handling
5. ABS and 6 airbags for safety
6. Good looking and feature rich
7. Powerful addictive diesel punch for rush of torque
The last one I cannot miss this time
Budget was not more than 15 lacs
Search started!!
Considered options
1. Vento 1.5 tdi
This was the top on my list since it clicked all boxes.7 speed automatic was just icing on the cake!!
But diesel scandal and expensive cost of the parts kept me away
Also was not happy with ground clearance it offers
2. Rapid
Rejected for same reason above
3. Cruze
It offers 6 speed torque converter. Although cruze is my first love since it's launch I was taken aback by poor service and resale value
I was ready to extend my budget at some point but listened to my mind instead of heart which happens rarely for me but it was good decision looking at declining sales of Chevy. Although our chevy Beat is serving me very good at 70k kms
Creta was out due to lack of cruise control and rear disc brakes at 16+ lack. Not so VFM
Also I am not fan of suv
There is one option which clicked me while reading some ownership reviews of Elantra. However everybody blamed it for 1.6 diesel below average engine compare to competition like cruze, Laura, jetta 2 ltr
But I knew elantra is just 100kg more than verna crdi with different state of tune.Also turbo charger is better and surge starts early, felt when driven both cars back to back
Anyways I had already planned for dual channel Racedynamicsn dieseltronic well before the purchase to bring the diesel punch
In Jan 16, started searching Elantra diesel auto in used car market (max 2 yrs old) as well
Since buying auto version would have costed me bomb ~ 22.5 lac
Just casual search online took me to Mumbai very next day and bought my love home within 24hrs... Lolz
I wanted to go out of station and deal was very much attractive that I couldn't afford to wait
There are very few neo elantra diesel auto available in used market
I took it from dealer when there were already 3 parties betting on it and one of them came from Pune. I clinched the deal without thinking twice.
Car was just 2 year old and was nicely maintained by owner. I followed checklist to inspect the car and service history It's accident free.
I took my beauty to Kaccha Gujrat for ranutsav from Pune. It was total 2500 km in just 4-5 days
Used cruise control most of the time and I can feel sense of relaxation on the part of driver after driving 800 kms in just 13 hrs alone
Handling
After driving verna looks like Elantra comes from different family.
Suspension is stiff but do not compromise confortness in city drives
At 180 it's rock solid on Highway
Interior design is top notch with fantastic quality !!
Mileage
On Highway it gave me max 20kmpl, however in city it hovers around 12-14 kmpl
Excitement
As decided got dual channel Racedynamics dieseltronic installed from poona motors, pune with very good deal
Don't expect increase in mileage as per claim but performance is mind boggling
I can see wheel spin in p1 mode. P2 is scary
It takes under 9 secs to reach 100 in P2
Completed 10k in just 6 months
Some pics and service details will be followed
Some photos and service bill to follow
Some pics and paid service bill
The most important kitna deti hai
Couple of more pics with my son
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. IMHO current gen Elantra is the best looking Hyundai. I really love this car. Wish you many more happy and trouble free miles with your car.
