Jul 11, 2011 04:16 PM
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(Updated Apr 05, 2012 03:04 PM)
It was one of my childhood dreams to own and drive a car. When I finally decided to buy one, I considered and compared Spark, WagonR, Alto, Santro and Indica before settling for the Spark. It has been 16 months since then and I have enjoyed every moment of owning and driving it - 8000+ kms till date.
It has two very important features for stop-and-go city traffiic: 1. Easily maneuverable 2. The higher torque lessens the need for changing gears frequently, and consequently the fuel efficiency is good.(16kmpl, city driving 30+ km/day, A/C 20%).
The suspension is very good. Many a people have commented on this aspect after travelling in the car. Technically, the car is advertised to have some feature that is usually not present in this category(pls check out the chevy website), and also has a frame that is comparatively much better at keeping the occupants safe in the event of a collision. Though it looks small from the outside, there is a surprising amount of legspace inside the car. With a double-foldable back seat, it can be used for carrying larger items also when necessary.
There is a slight loss of power when the A/C is turned on.
Update after 2 yrs and 14000 kms
Had gone on a long drive 3 months back, covered 650 km in two days. Max speed 110 during the drive. Smooth and easy handling at high speeds, mileage of over 20 kmpl.
