[bhansali_hardik]

Originally Posted by AKB

Nexa did not even ask me once why am I cancelling the booking. I had booked Granite Grey Delta, and was fine with any other colour or Xeta variant. However, I was told that original choice has best chances of early delivery, any change in color/model will be considered new booking

Interestingly, the dealer asked me to submit a photocopy of my credit card to process the refund cheque. I asked why can't be it sent electronically? their reply was - this is Maruti standard process. I was unwilling to give my CC photocopy with all details, so wrote them a letter with just CC number (which itself must be masked, but had no choice).

What is interesting is that the traditional Maruti dealer from whom I got my Ciaz was better behaved and more responsive. IMO, they should swap the branding.

No ways! You shouldn't have done that! You could provide them a cancelled check/scanned copy of it or of the passbook which has your name and ifsc code and an address proof along. That should be it! That's how I have dealt with my so called award winning dealership - kalyani Nexa added to it they are more responsive and eager to cancel my booking rather than convincing me not to. On the other hand brezza's deal was smooth sorted and just a breeze.

[AKB]

Originally Posted by bhansali_hardik

No ways! You shouldn't have done that! You could provide them a cancelled check/scanned copy of it or of the passbook which has your name and ifsc code and an address proof along. That should be it! That's how I have dealt with my so called award winning dealership - kalyani Nexa added to it they are more responsive and eager to cancel my booking rather than convincing me not to. On the other hand brezza's deal was smooth sorted and just a breeze.

They refused to process the refund without CC number. And they also refused to refund money to any other account. This is Nexa at Gurgaon, opposite Bristol hotel

[Leoshashi]

Attention all Swift/Dzire/Ertiga/New Baleno Owners!!

Was going through the latest accessory brochure which my MASS got today. Two of the most sought after accessories, for which often the owners turn towards online "universal" options, are now available as MGA

1. Front Armrest(Black for Swift,Baleno, Beige for Ertiga and Dzire)
2. Rear foldable Sunshade

Attaching the images of the brochure which carries the part numbers/prices for easy reference and visualization.

1. Brochure Image(click to ZOOM)


2. Armrest


Regards,
Shashi

[Dr.Naren]

I got FE figure of 17.8 kmpl during my last 310 KM round trip to Kannur. Though it is NH, thick traffic was present. It took around 3.5 hours to drive just 120 KM. Still FE is pretty good and I am planning to get 2 nd free service done this week.

[farooq817]

Originally Posted by Leoshashi

Attention all Swift/Dzire/Ertiga/New Baleno Owners!!

Was going through the latest accessory brochure which my MASS got today. Two of the most sought after accessories, for which often the owners turn towards online "universal" options, are now available as MGA

1. Front Armrest(Black for Swift,Baleno, Beige for Ertiga and Dzire)

This is something I have been looking at ever since I confirmed the booking for Delta variant. But the one in the picture looks like it would need some drilling done. Is it in anyway possible to fix it as a plug and play? There is a good slot in which the arm rest can be plugged directly.

[Leoshashi]

Originally Posted by farooq817

This is something I have been looking at ever since I confirmed the booking for Delta variant. But the one in the picture looks like it would need some drilling done. Is it in anyway possible to fix it as a plug and play? There is a good slot in which the arm rest can be plugged directly.

I saw a few Swifts getting these installed, and if I remember correctly, no metal drilling of any sort was involved. They were surely punching some holes in the plastic panels(behind the handbrake, but no body drilling was involved.

I am not 100% sure, as I didn't check in detail how these were installed. Will check and revert back.

Regards,
Shashi

[tjacob]

Another small problem comes up every now and then - the reverse gear. It doesn't slot well. The small beep is audible which I believe is an indication of the gear slotting in and also activating the reserve parking sensors but the car is not in reverse gear, it doesn't backup but instead gives off a small rattling sound, you know the kind you hear when any gear doesn't slot properly. There seems to be some 'obstruction' right at the point where the buzzer sounds. It takes a couple of tries to slot it in right. Sometimes it slots it just fine like all other gears. Anyone else having this problem or am I doing something wrong ?

[Sree73]

Originally Posted by tjacob

Another small problem comes up every now and then - the reverse gear. It doesn't slot well. The small beep is audible which I believe is an indication of the gear slotting in and also activating the reserve parking sensors but the car is not in reverse gear, it doesn't backup but instead gives off a small rattling sound, you know the kind you hear when any gear doesn't slot properly. There seems to be some 'obstruction' right at the point where the buzzer sounds. It takes a couple of tries to slot it in right. Sometimes it slots it just fine like all other gears. Anyone else having this problem or am I doing something wrong ?

Reverse gear slotting is an issue with my S-Cross also. Have to exert extra pressure to get the gear in reverse slot in most of the times. In some cases it refuses to get into the slot. Then I have to move the car slightly forward again and then try the reverse gear. It then works. In any occasions, engaging the reverse gear is NOT smooth.

[farooq817]

Originally Posted by Leoshashi

I saw a few Swifts getting these installed, and if I remember correctly, no metal drilling of any sort was involved. They were surely punching some holes in the plastic panels(behind the handbrake, but no body drilling was involved.

I am not 100% sure, as I didn't check in detail how these were installed. Will check and revert back.

Regards,
Shashi

Thanks a lot. Will be helpful if it can be checked. I believe this arm rest would have more space than the one provided in the Zeta and Alpha variants. I have my car's second service due towards the end of this month. I will contact the MASS to see if they can order these for me in time for the service.

[farooq817]

I did a quick search on google for part number 990J0M82PPX-010 mentioned in the catalogue. The official nexa accessories page does mention the arm rest as an accessory (without any picture though). I was also lead to some other pages of Switzerland and France Suzuki website which showed the same armrest as present in the Zeta and Alpha variants at a price of 150 euros.



Check for the site here

[Leoshashi]

Originally Posted by farooq817

Thanks a lot. Will be helpful if it can be checked. I believe this arm rest would have more space than the one provided in the Zeta and Alpha variants. I have my car's second service due towards the end of this month. I will contact the MASS to see if they can order these for me in time for the service.

BHPian interc00led has posted some pics of the armrest installed in a Dzire. That should give you a pretty good idea.

Click to View

BTW, why not get the OEM armrest console installed from the Alpha variants?? The parts catalogue has the part numbers and it should be a simple plug and play job IMHO. The MGA armrest is small compared to the ones which come with the Alpha variant.

Edit-If these armrests(broader ones which you have posted above) are being provided as MGA, its best to go for them. I thought they are offering the narrow ones, from the Swift and the Dzire for the Baleno too!!

Regards,
Shashi

[sathish81]

Originally Posted by farooq817

This is something I have been looking at ever since I confirmed the booking for Delta variant. But the one in the picture looks like it would need some drilling done. Is it in anyway possible to fix it as a plug and play? There is a good slot in which the arm rest can be plugged directly.

I own a delta cvt and have the original nexa armrest installed. It is similar to the one that comes with alpha variant and fits exactly to the holes meant for centre console.

[farooq817]

Originally Posted by Leoshashi

BHPian interc00led has posted some pics of the armrest installed in a Dzire. That should give you a pretty good idea.

Click to View

Edit-If these armrests(broader ones which you have posted above) are being provided as MGA, its best to go for them. I thought they are offering the narrow ones, from the Swift and the Dzire for the Baleno too!!

Regards,
Shashi

Yup. Those pics were pretty helpful to see how exactly the armrests are. I did not like the armrests on the Zeta and Alpha variants. On the test drives that I took before booking my car, I found it useless because it was too far back for my comfort. Anyhow, I will have a look at this and decide if I will get them fixed or not. For me, a perfect armrest would be one where I can rest my elbow and my hand reaches the gear knob. The non-adjustable nature of this armrest does not help either.

[farooq817]

Originally Posted by sathish81

I own a delta cvt and have the original nexa armrest installed. It is similar to the one that comes with alpha variant and fits exactly to the holes meant for centre console.

Would it be possible to share a few pics of the armrest? From the front and rear seats.

[ashis89]

Though late, I am sharing my experience of driving the car.

My friend just got his Baleno Alpha petrol delivered. I drove around 130kms in a city and could find a lot of flaws in the car.

First of all, the front seats lack lower back support. 30kms into the drive and I already had back pain (a WagonR is my daily drive). Second, the ORVMs might be good in looks but are hardly practical (I believe the Scross, which is even bigger, shares the same mirrors). For a wide car with bulging rear design, rear visibility becomes even more important. Third, the rear view is blocked by the extra thick C-pillar, the head rests, and the small racked rear windscreen. Lastly, even the front screen, being raked at a very low angle, gives a small projected window for the front view, thereby reducing the visibility.

Is it a clear case of form over function? I agree the car has been received very well in the market but aren't the users ignoring the practicality in favor of looks and features (and some performance too)? Others might say I am over-reacting but this drive made me wonder that a driver like me must "adjust" and "acclimatize" to the designs and dimensions of the "trendy" car, which I would not want to. Am I even remotely right, in my own sense?

PS: My friend didn't know driving. Hence, I had TD'd the car, gave him the above feedback and told him to look at Swift or i20 or even the EcoSport. But he said he wanted the latest trendy design in the market and will "adjust" with the above problems. Meanwhile, he learnt some basic driving in a M800. So when the Baleno arrived and he drove it, he felt blindfolded in all directions inside the car. But he is happy that he has the latest in-demand model.