Jul 27, 2012 02:19 PM
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(Updated Jul 27, 2012 03:39 PM)
After selling out my 2nd hand Matiz, I got one 2nd hand Zen Estilo LXi of 2007 in December, 2011. As soon as I drove it first time, I immediately felt the upgrade. Except a few nice features of Matiz, Zen Estilo never let me feel that I was driving a new car. As per the meter, the Estilo had travelled 13000 km in 4 years within city. Believing that, I have covered almost 10000 within a year with it. It is 45 km from my home to office. So weekly with two moves, I cover 200 km around. It is giving an average of 15-16 km/litre. Till date, I have replaced the rear tyres only, changed the music system on my own will, got one servicing and fitted two front fog lights. Everything was ok in the car and still is.
So far as comfort is concerned, I never feel any sort of discomfort with it. Its pick up is fast with the K10B engine. Driving at at speed of 60-80 kmph is a pleasure with it. Just hold the steering fixed and no further worry. Its power steering is very good especially in crowded roads; the ergonomics of the car is also praiseworthy for the reason. Adjustable headlights are a gain during driving. The powerful AC gives a very good service. Unlike Matiz, its engine gives a very soft knock when AC is on; at times I forget that AC is on actually. So many extra pockets for driver and the other passengers, you get a mobile holding pocket, a bottle holder, a cup holder and pocket in almost all the doors for keeping small handies. A smooth road drive experience overall.
The things I badly miss of feel is a back wiper, a little more space between driver's seat and front passenger's seat and internally adjustable looking glasses(this is for me a big loss from Matiz).
For those who are willing to go for the new model of Estilo LXi, it will be a good gain with more modern features that I am missing at present.:)
