Sep 13, 2013 07:09 AM
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(Updated Sep 13, 2013 07:01 AM)
Exterior:
Even though it is an extended brio, the boot is very much nicely integrated. You don’t feel it as an extended hatch back. In all the cars available in this segment I will give best mark to this(Others are Dzire, Etios, SAIL, Classic, Indigo)
Interiors:
The plastic quality is not at the best. But it is ok. In terms of plastic quality and overall build, Classis is class leading here followed by Dzire. The worst plastic quality is in SAIL.
The front seats are just comfortable and if you are a well-built person, then you feel very much lag of thigh, shoulder and neck support. The best front seats are with Dzire.
Rear seats are spacious in Amaze. But the best rear seats are with Etios. If you are thinking of a 5 seater, then pick between Amaze, SAIL, indigo, Etios, Classic or Indigo.
The quality of music system in Amaze is also strictly average, if you are good music lover, don’t go with the factory fitted system.
Engine, Transmission and Performance:
In this segment Indigo, SAIL and Dzire are powered with the same engine from Fiat. So all have very good mid-range and high-end performance. For city drive you need change the gears a lot because these engines have a clear turbo lag.
The engine in this segment for city driving is Classic followed by amaze. Thanks to the turbo getting kicked in immediately once you start moving. Amaze low end torque is really good as well as mid-range. Once you cross 110, the engine pegs for more power. On the other side, Classic can easily go up to 140, beyond 140, it struggles. All fiat Engine sourced cars can easily cruise up to 170.
If you are planning to keep the car for more than 5 years and more than 1.5 L, then better to stick with non-Fiat engine because they are cast iron engines, so the mount of wear and tear will be more in cast iron engines, once time goes on. Above all the cars Etios has the most turbo lag.
Other than Etios, all the cars come with a short gears. That is good for city driving.
NVH levels(Mainly noise inside the car, and how engine vibrates)
At this point Amaze is clearly underperformed. The clatter in cold start is worse than an old indica. To add on to that the noise insulation is almost like nothing and you can clearly hear the engine noise in the cabin and in high revs, this is really an irritating thing. Etios has the less clattering engine. The Best NVH is in Classic.
Ride and Handling:
Amaze ride is decent in city speed. The steering also designed for city as it is very smooth, but with the speed going it becomes dead with no feedback at all. Overall best steering for city and highway is in SAIL. In this segment Classic is the only one with a hydraulic power steering and hence it appears very heavy in slow moving but a gem to drive on highways.
In this segment the best suspension is coming with SAIL and it absorbs all the potholes, with ease.
The best handler in this segment is classic.
Final Verdict:
If you can tolerate with the interior quality, the winner is SAIL.
If you are looking for city drive, with a 5 seater, Amaze is the choice.
If you are looking for boot space, you can select between Etios or Indigo.
Less maintenance cost? Indigo(Here the white elephant is Etios).
Drivers car and best petrol Car? Classic.
