Oct 10, 2006 10:48 PM
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Dear Folks my review is in the wagon R Section of mouth shut. Just a brief outline over here. The comments are worth going through as it deals with various issues that have come up and the way they have been solved.
got into the car and the First feeling I got gosh this is a big car and I felt very "tall". The steering and the seating are extremely comfortable as I am 6 feet tall. I started the car and it felt a little coarse as the engine was a little cold. After I put it into reverse and I felt the gears a little stiff (probably because it has to be broke in). The power steering felt so light that could probably steer the car with my little finger. The response in first
gear is smooth, but I cannot call it a rocket. But it takes off smoothly without any jerks. After about 5 mins I decided to switch to the LPG mode.
Here comes the best part I did not even feel it when the mode changed from petrol to LPG, as a matter of fact the engine became quieter in the LPG mode. The acceleration is a lot more relaxed and you feel a little underpowered, but the feel is very smooth, much smoother than petrol.
As someone was telling that the car switches to petrol mode when encountering a slope, slow speed etc... Sorry mate nothing of that sort happens. The first start in the morning was the only time I used petrol; otherwise u can start the car in the LPG mode anytime during the day!
The only time you can feel the change is when you shift from LPG to petrol where you get a "kick" from the back, probably cause of the bop increase.
Well another suggestion if you are planning to drive outside the city the 145 tires coming as standard on the duo are pathetic as they start vibrating at 70 kmph. I have to fight with the dealer now to get my tires changed. Please get a 165 size tire or at least a 155.
As a city car it is a delight to drive. The suspension is very supple and soaks all the bad roads thrown at it. Their is slight over steer and the car feels a little too quick to react to the steering input, making you a little uncomfortable. I believe this is because of the tall boy design.
The headlights are just great as the beam is pretty widespread.
