Nov 18, 2012 12:42 PM
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I was fed up with my 2 year old tata nano and looking for city car. Options were I10, eon, k10, wagon R.
I10 : rejected due to handling on rough road, mileage, high maintenance
eon: engine refinement, ride quality
k10: same old look ....else its good car
wagnonR: square dashboard, maruti may phase out in next 2 year ?
alto 800: why pay more if u get same refinement at low cost...so choose over wagon R.
My main criteria was small car which is low on maintenance. Instead of choosing Wagon R I choose alto 800 due to two reasons. 1. new look 2. Why should I pay more If my requirements are satisfied with less cost and I can get better mileage too.I added good quality seat covers, central lock., audio system.
Second was color. White looks very basic so I decided to go for silver. It gives feel like more premium. I added side moldings to enhance its look.
Engine: Refinement is much better then old alto or eon. I can say its upto i10 mark with less power (who cares for power for city use). I tried it also on highway too. power /torque is even sufficient if you don't want to cross 90KMPH speed. I got 20+ milage with 90% A.C. (note down I have not completed 1000 km yet and 1st service is pending).
Ride & Handling: They have improved on suspension too. On rough road ride is comfortable. Even with R12/145 tyres its handling is quite good. Up sizing Tyre may improve handling further. But still it is better then I10.
Space: only disappointment is rear leg room. Its ok for city travel but for long journey it is on lower side. even back seat is too short. But its ok for me as we are traveling 2 persons most of time. and it is used for city / short journey. Interior : not as good as i10 but better then old alto.Plastic quality is better and finishing is also good.
finally look is a subjective matter. But I recommend Silver color with side molding.
Car is mechanically much better then old alto and even some small hatch back. But still legs behind in looks and instruments. One should decides whether they want mechanically better car or looks and interior.
