Aug 26, 2012 12:45 PM
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Exterior - Good looking exterior
Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) - Good looking interiors
Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox
Initially its a good investment but develops a lot of problems after 3 years. Each time the car goes in for a service after 3 years, you can expect a bill of about 20k regularly. Plus issues like Alternator malfunctioning (new one costs 23k+ and repair about 11k in Authorised Service Centre), AC compressor honking off (New AC compressor even from a local guy will cost about 15k and repair about 11k. So you can imagine what it'll cost in the Authorised Service Centre) and a whole lot of other issues.
Maintenance is so expensive and problematic that you will wish you bought a Maruti Sedan!!!
Ride Quality & Handling
First 3 years great. However, while it has a "Power Steering" it is a hydraulic one, unlike the touch power steering of Honda and Hyundai. Not great for our Indian Roads!
The Fuel Economy also drops drastically after 3-4 years...
Final Words
There are a lot of choices in the market now for good value for money sedans.
I wouldn't suggest buying any Chevrolet, due to their really poor level of 'service' at the Authorised Service Centres. Expensive spares and maintenance make you wish to sell out and buy a new car of another brand but. Resale value is also amongst the poorest so you are left cursing your decision to purchase a Chevy. Would be much better and more economical to go in for a Honda (despite the higher initial price) or a Maruti or even a Hyundai. Stay away from American Cars.
Areas of improvement
Change the Service Centre Franchisees to improve standard of services.
Bring down cost and availability of spares in the market.
Electronic Power Steering.
Improve quality of AC... Plus there is always a major drag on the engine when the AC is turned on(even when the car is new). This needs to be improved.
