Good economy car for first time drivers

 

Exterior The car is ok. I am using 2006 Alto Lxi model with CNG fitted from outside.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Plastic quality is not equivalent to todays car.  But if we compare it with cars of 2006 then i think it was same in santro, indica.  there were at that time only few hatchbacks.  And the reputation of Maruti was much higher than these cars. Any mechanic can repair it unlike Hyundai, Chevrolet cars.  That is why the mechanics advise to go for Maruti Cars 😊.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine performance is good. Though after getting CNG fitted, performance has deterioiated. However, i don't mind since I am saving  precious Rs.5000/- per month.  So after saving three years I can again change my car. I went to my native place on CNG and it covered 250 kms with 8 kg CNG, its amazing. And there were five adults plus luggage on the top plus cylinder, which approx weighs 70 kgs.  So on the whole there were seven adults?? Most of the time the speed of the car was 85-90 and maximum 100. Further, i mostly drive in city around 34 kms daily and go to native place once in six months.  HOwever, after getting CNG fitted one should get its rear shockers adjusted.  Further, now Maruti has staretd company fitted CNG alto. One should go for it, since there would not be any warranty loss, second one can avoid all the pain which one has to go through to get CNG endorsed in the RC, thirdly, the loan is given for the entire car.  And most importantly the company fitted kits are better than outside, its like if we get an AC fitted in the non-ac car, the performance of the ac would not be as good as company fitted AC. No other company is right now making company fitted CNG cars.  Hyundai, Chevrolet  dealrers are fitting CNG kits themselves or from outside dealers.

Ride Quality & Handling Ride quality is good and handling is excellent.

Final Words Go for it if you want to buy car first time.  Don't go for second hand car.  Instead buy this car. I wanted to buy second hand car but after seeing that there are many ifs and buts like high EMI compared to new car, no knowledge of past histroy of car, no warranty on the car, high maintenance cost I preferred new car.

Areas of improvement Height if they can increase.

Power steering, driveability, cheap sparesHeight