Mar 05, 2009 10:42 PM
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I’m buying a C-Segment Car & did test drives of SX4, Verna, New City, Linea. My views are as under:
SX4: maruti tag, network, service, features, Resale are strong points. However, during the drive, I did not found ride quality or drive a pleasure. Somehow It feels heavy as compared to others & does not give a feel of finness of verna/city/linea. A-pillar is an obstacle while turning the car. Only 2 persons can sit on rear seat as the middle portion is popped up & does not have headrest. It has almost all features as other cars have(& some more also) except linea.
Verna: The best ride quality among these 4 cars. Power is very good. Even in 5th gear, it climbs mumbai’s overbridge easily without giving any feel of engine underpower. However, the design/ looks does not excite me. Neither it has airbags which are common now in all such cars.
New City: Good, Reliabile, Good Resale are strong points. However, its kinda monotonous & does not give excite
Fiat Linea: Engine though some reviews suggest as underpowered, I did not feel it & it looks alright though not as powerful as verna during ride. Features are mindblowing, Blue n me, Rear AC Vents, “my car” are exclusive to this car only. Nicely styled with a very good shape in the front with grill. I had almost made up my mind. Am held back only because of concerns on Fiat reputation in India, After-sales service, dealer network etc.
Have heard Tata’s are doing a good job on service & spare parts are now easily available at competitive prices but am not sure how long will this Tata-Fiat Marriage last. That’s the only concern, if any of you can help with their experiences
