May 23, 2007 01:26 PM
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(Updated Apr 06, 2008 09:37 AM)
When I planned of buying a car a year back, I searched for a good comparison of cars in my budget, but hardly found some impartial reviews and comparison. Now I am a proud owner of Indica Xeta GLS, for more than a year. So I hope a comparison of these cars will be nice.
To start it all with let me first define the class of car. I would like to say that when the price of the machine is considered, Xeta will fit in the class of a small car like an Alto. If we consider the engine and performance it will ony fit in the class of Wagon R and Santro, or even upto Swift.
First I would like to say is that, theres no need of a comparison between Alto and Xeta, because Alto comes nowhere near to Xeta in its performance, or riding comfort or space provided. So Alto in my view Alto is only advisable if we want very high mileage that is aroun17-18 average, but making heavy trade off on pick up and space. Comparing to Wagon R or santro I would like to say that, Xeta is almost delivering more than these cars. The things more you will get is independent suspension, an interior antenna and a better a/c than both Wagon R and Santro. Those who like to go beyond a 100 kmph, Wagon R becomes a bit difficult to control on curves, whiole both Santro and Xeta can be easily controlled even at above 100 km/hr.
Regarding the dealer, am not happy with the Tata dealers, since they just treat you like a taxi driver. Power steering is more smooth in a wagon r or santro, since it is an electronic power steering. Am really looking to upgrade to electronic power steering in the course of time. Going for the full option with all power windows is not that advisable, since a high quality power window system can be fitted from outside with a price tag of around 7, 000 rupees.
Another advisable upgrade will be alloy wheels which will cost you around 15-20K. Regarding the ECU, Xeta has a better thing since it is using 32-bit processor, you will get better tolerance and response than santro and wagon r. In a nutshell comparing to wagon R and santro you will get the following things more with almost 50k less.
1) Better pick up
2) Nice a/c
3) 32-bit Microprocessor controlled ECU
4) Integrated antenna (Only available in SX4 from Maruti, other than Xeta)
5) Better control
The only thing that you lacks is an electronic power steering, which can be easily upgradeable. To end up with, my final verdict is like Xeta is a sure bet for those who want luxury and performance in low budget.
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