On road cost was about Rs 8,53,000. The committed delivery date was 25th evening.
I have taken a couple photographs which I will post later..
I added the following:
3M CR50 sunfilm for the sides & rear and CR 70 for the front. The also got the b and C pillars blackened using 3M black films.
Added the reverse sensors which have the mirror display with the vocal warnings
Delivery experience:
The sales person was honest and did not give any misleading information
I was not impressed with the accessories team. They have dirtied the interiors when fixing the sunfilms. The roof linings are smeared with dark handprints. There was water below the foot mat.
Driving Experience:
Took it up to Salem/Yeracaud/Namakkal last Saturday/Sunday. Returned via Perambalur/Kadalur/Pondy
Mileage was about 12.3 in both legs of the journey. I kept around 90-95 Km speed.
Handling: For the speed of 90-95 KMPH I felt it was ok. On narrow winding roads it at these speeds the body roll is pronounced as expected. On the way up and down to Yercaud in the hairpin bends I was comfortable with the car.
Ride:My father and father in law who are in their mid 70s were very comfortable in the middle seat. My 12 year old daughter who was in the third did not complain when I went through some rough roads in between Namakkal and Preambalur. Between Ulundurpet and Kadalur the road was bad but the passengers were happy the way the car handled the potholes:)
Engine: I could manage the climb to Yercaud mostly in 3rd gear and 2nd with a very light foot on the accelerator. The engine was pretty quiet just above 200RPM,but between 1700 and 2000 there is a very disconcerting booming noise.
In town the pick up is good even from lower rpms like 1100 or 1200. I did not have to change the gears often.
Gear shift: At times I find it hard to slot the first gear when starting. The rest of the gear changes are acceptable, not very slick.
Others: The door rattles when going over pot holes :Frustrati
The car is due for the its first service which is between 1000 and 1500.I am planning to leave in for service on Wednesday, and will make another trip to Salem this coming week end to drop my parents back. Will give my feedback once I am back from that trip.
Let me know if you need any specific feed backs.
Overall I am happy with the choice..