Hi All,
My last post was regarding My Indigo SX which has completed 18000 KM.However i couldnt share with you the joy having a new member(actually bought by my dad) in our stable.We took delivery of Verna in last March (the colour is sequein red if i am not wrong).
Wanted to share with you the impressions i have about the car
Looks.
Reminds slightly of Subaru,the front grille.I personally liked the unique styling but needs to spruced up a little bit with alloys etc.Please advice me on the same.
Interior
Not that Great.But much better than Accent.The seats are very hard and the plastics used is just ok.However the plain styling of the dash board and the controls are simple and good.You can rate the interiors as above average but not excellent.Space is good inside but the driving position i am not happy abou.Would have preffered height adjustable seats.I am 5 9.So the seating comfort is nowhere near indigo sx where you feel seated in SUV and also you can walk in and out of the car.For Verna a slight crawling is needed to get in.
Suspension and Brakes. Here i need real advise from all of you.the suspension is not bad but unfortunately cannot match the power of the car.The car sways a lot when aceelerated and that affects the drivers confidence.But at the same time going over potholes and and broken roads the suspension is boon as nothing much is felt inside and the car glides smoothly.Yes the vehicle sways a lot but you can easily ferry accros almost no roads and the suspension doesnt protest.The ground clerance is also very good(my experience from cohin mangalore drive where road has become hell after the recent rains.).The steering is not that great and feels lifeless and wibrates a lot and make noises too on bad roads.
The brakes are not confident inspiring and unfortunately i don have the ABS version. The tyrs have been upgraded but the alloys are not added.
Please advise me on this. i want to add alloys and tyres that will offer excellent handling and braking to the vehicle as these two are of major concern now.Also suspension,is it possible for some mods done to this so that handling improves. Engine.
Very powerful but not city friendly.will take alot of time to get used to.But silent quick.But any time i prefer engine with less power but more driver friendly.I think Fiesta scores here.Mileage i get average of 19km/ltr with AC and above 120kmph.This is the thing that really shows the efficiency of the engine.
Service is provided by KTC hyundai thrichur and the sales guys are real morons who doesnt know ABC about cars.The only term they know is BHP 110.
and believes thats all we need.one idiot tried comparing the safety features with MERC!!.They are trying to fool the ordinary citizens with their stupid knowledge.Thank god i am part of t bhp,i gave him enough that the guy just left the scene.
Over all verdict(personal opinion
)
really good car but wrongly positioned by hyundai regarding pricing and options.Engine is real gem but nothing matches up to that.Need to evolve a lot.
Areas of concern.
Handling and brakes.
Seating position.
Poor lights
Slightly notchy gears,but improving.
Price(due to lack of of many necessary comforts) I personally prefer using the indigo usually because of the solid feeling the car gives while cruising at high speeds say 130, and good brakes and excellent seating comfort