It feels fairly explosive in third gear from 30 to 100 kmph, great for quick overtakes.
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In about two months I have driven my Hector Sharp Pro petrol manual for more than 2000 kms and feel very happy with the car. Here are some positives and negatives as I have observed.
Positives.
- As long as I am driving it sedately, I feel that it has enough power most of the time. It feels fairly explosive in third gear from 30 to 100 kmph, great for quick overtakes.
- The cabin is pleasantly put together except for the hard plastics that may touch the driver and front passenger's knees. The driving position is great and easy to adjust.
- Voice commands work most of the time.
- Android auto and wireless charger working flawlessly.
- Car feels planted at sub-120 speeds, and really plush at below-100 speeds.
- The bus and truck guys show subdued recklessness around me now and don't try to push me out of the road.
- Gear change is butter smooth.
Negatives.
- At speed breakers it takes two seconds or more to get going.
- I notice some minor creaking sounds from the dash on rough surfaces and a whirring sound while reversing. At 1000 km service I pointed it out, and they said it was normal.
- I hear a very minor metallic screech while braking at low speeds. I may talk to the service advisor soon.
- I still have to get used to using Hill Start Assist.
- Mileage tank to tank is about 11kmpl (fairly sedate driving) through mild city traffic and a highway still under construction with lots of diversions and speed-breakers.
- 3D mats I am stuck with are a pain to clean.
Overall, I am very happy with the car. I have always wanted to buy a Chevrolet Cruze, and knowing the Chevy DNA in Hector makes me feel blissful.
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