Looking for Maruti Suzuki Esteem? Here are the reviews and ratings by Esteem owners from across the country.
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The car is big , classy in its looks, it has good boot space, good seating capacity of five, good pick up good race car.
The negative aspect are the body is very low that it gets hit by pot holes or big speed breaker, not for indian villages, only 9 kmpl with ac on in city limits and only 12 kmpl in high way with a/c on, so not for middle class since poor fuel efficiency, Air conditioner is not good , this car is not for tall and fat people since getting in and out is difficult, steering in lx is ordinary so difficult to turn the car, you need to put more effort so as to turn the car.
It is a really big car, has good boot space, five people can sit easily,it has good pickup racecarverylow car,dificult togetinout,poormileage,poorA/C,steering is hard in LXmodelExterior/Styles
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Purchase Used | Driven forIts my mate since ages |
This is the car which is for the middle-class family, and you know what ?? This is the sedan car and fulfils a luxurious drive and guess what it is a five-seater car at just rupees under 5 lakhs. Awesome car smooth engine and completely amazing car. This car is the legend car of the sedan market.
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This car looks very nice and sporty,I love much!!!
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Purchase Used | Driven forFew hundred kilometers |
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Purchase New | Driven forIts my mate since ages |
Riding experience is amazing I have driven my dad's car maruti esteem around 1.5lac km in 14 years till this date engine is excellent clutch plate we changed only once I sold that car yesterday just because of validity. superb car I dnt know why maruti Suzuki has discontinued maruti Suzuki esteem if they launch again I will be the first person to buy it again. ANANT ANGURALA.
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Exterior
The esteem may be dated but it is still very propotionate especially with the spoiler and it make the compact sedans of today look like boxes with headlights. The desigh that was once striking is now common and not given a second glance. But although not striking, eye-widening or jaw dropping, it is pretty and you'll still be pleased everytime you look at it.
Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)
The interior is dated as well but like the exteriors, not dissatisfying. There is still good legroom and adequate headroom but shoulder space is tight and three will struggle to fit in the back. Equipment is decent though; you still get luxuries like air-con, a stereo that can play mp3, height adustable driver's seat, power windows on all four doors and a rear armrest. A large glass area helps give better perceived space and reduces claustrophobia. Ergonomics are decent as well. Overall a contemporary and comfortable interior - for upto four people.
Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox
The Engine is Fantastic. It is punchy and responsive. It may come from a time when dinosaurs walked on the Earth but it is by no means inferior to the engines of today. Thanks to its astonishingly light kerb weight and the power of the engine, it has a power to weight ratio of almost 100 Ps per ton. That makes it faster than its successor: the swift dzire. The power delivery is amazing. Torque is well spread throughout the rev range so whenever you put your foot down it has pulling power and a strong surge. It is not that loud too... when you drive normally. But when you drive it hard it becomes louder and more sporty. It is overall an epic engine. The gearbox is great too. It is slick and has well chosen ratios. Despite all the performance though, it remains frugal, doing an impressive 15 kmpl overall.
Ride Quality & Handling
The ride is supple and comfortable. High speed stability is spot-on and it is planted. The suspension absorbs almost all of the bump and you fell very little. You hear a lot though. The suspension noise creeps in over very sharp bumps. But overall it is very comforatble. But the handling is simply epic. The Swift Dzire handles brilliantly but this is better. The chassis is sublime the, hydraulic steering is delightful to use and the driving position is perfect. It grips well too. It handles better than the Dzire mostly due to its lighter weight and its independent suspension. It is joyous, mesmerising, brilliant and wonderful to drive and you will look forward to driving it in a great driving road.
Final Words
The Esteem overall is a staggering car. It has all you'll ever want and need from a small sedan. It is an epic car and a more than worthy predecessor for the Swift Dzire.
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Engine, Drive train, Handling, ride, smart looksNot comfortable for 3 in the back, suspension noise can be heard over very sharp bumps
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Purchase New | Driven forIts my mate since ages | Mileage15 kmpl |
Exterior
Contemporary, not in tune with the style present at that time. I would still say that it was the cheapest sedan available at the price in which you can buy a hatchback today. Presence of a huge rear spoiler added to the sportiness.
Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)
Once inside, one could easily feel the cramped interiors, the mere ingess & egress is awful. Be it the front or the rear seats, the lacking of comfortness over long drives is quite evident. The driver seat has two adjustment knobs at the right side, but that don't offer much help. Instances of shin rubbing the gear lever and pain in the back are quite common.
Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox
This is one area which it has never given me any trouble. In my 7 yrs and 36000 kms of run, never ever have I faced any issues with the engine, handling or the gearbox. Although I had to replace the clutch plates as they got worn out (in bumper to bumper city traffic), yet no issues from this department. Every time I go the service guys, they compliment me that this was the best car from Maruti.
Ride Quality & Handling
I wouldn't say very calm and composed ride but rather quite bumpy one with a sinking feeling. Cabin noise insulation is very poor and one can barely talk on the phone with the windows closed.
Final Words
An average car for an average price, the reason its popular in the fleet market.
Areas of improvement
None as the car has already been discontinued.
Boot, EngineLow & uncomfortable seats, Cramped rear space, positioning of power window switches, ingress & egresExterior/Styles
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Purchase New | Driven forFew thousand kilometers | Mileage9 kmpl |
Maruti esteem, is one of the most well designed vehicles India has ever seen. Having used it for the past 15 years, I findd it difficult to identify a new vehicle that can give the same driver seat comfort, confidence, and road visibility. New vehicles are designed with greater focus on the dashboard design and layout, that encroaches on driver's road visibility. Among the new vehicles, only Volswagen Polo offers this kind of driver comfort..
Esteem is also one of the few vehicles that offer better rear side visibility while you reverse the vehicle. In the case of new vehicles that come with larger and boxy boot spaces, the need for performing convenient reversing manoeuvres is ignored.
The esteem has sleek straight lines without unwwanted fussy curves and blging headlights. The most sensible design of headlights is seen only in the case of Volswagen Polo.
Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) The interiors of the Esteem are well laid out. However, a more plushy cushion for the seats would be a better bargain.
Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Although the 75Bhp engine of the esteem is rather not that impressive, the esteem scores on faster acceleration due to its lighter weight. However, it is suggested if its power could be improved to 90Bhp.
Ride Quality & Handling Superb - unmatched driving esperience. Never seen or handled such a "drivers vehicle" in India other than perhaps Mitsubishi Lancer and Ford Classic. However, the passenger comfort may have to be improved with better and improved rear sspensions to handle potholes and bumps.
Areas of improvement The following areas need attention:
Braking reliability
Bump/ pot hole handling
Better quality cabin lighting with slow dimming lights.
LED headlights
Wipers with more speed ranges for operation
Effective air circulation for the rear passenger section.
Sleek straight lines, well crafted rear design and trailblaser, low maint., good accelerationReqd. slightly morepower for todays improved roadsExterior/Styles
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Purchase Used | Driven forIts my mate since ages | Mileage12 kmpl |