KWID review after first Service

Exterior Very attractive exteriors. Even though I own one, I still couldn't resist gazing at other KWIDs passing by. Roof rails and few accessories would make it more beautiful

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) The touch screen media/navigator, leg space and headspace are generous enough. Glovebox looks great but its locking is a failure. Seats are comfortable.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Initial few days, had issues with engine noise and Gear-rod vibration. But as they say, you drive longer the fitter the car, its been smooth and wonderful now (Engine noise is still a point I can't right-off). Gear shift, clutch, brakes and accelerator are smooth and upto the mark. Steering Wheel is the one thing that impressed me a lot.... smooth, light and easy to handle.

I have seen few reviews on bad fuel economy but I think its because of their style of riding the vehicle. When I started it was 10 KMPL in city and 12 KMPL on highways. My cousin and me took it for 3 long drives close to 400KM each, which tuned it.

My Driving guru used to tell me that first few months (till your first service) you listen to the car then it will listen to you for next few years. So that is what I did, driving it with perfect RPM readings. Just before my first service, it was touching 20 on Highways and around 17 in the city(achievement considering Bengaluru city traffic).

Now I am getting around 19-20 in city and 22-23 on highways. (there is a myth my cousin told that it was vrooming at 27kmpl-which I am yet to accept)

Ride Quality & Handling Ride quality is very good. You dont feel that you are driving a 800cc at times. Ground clearence is very good but when 5 are in car twice or thrice it did hit the speed breakers.

You can run smooth on all the 'gaddas' in rain affected cities. Easy to handle while switching lanes and moving in traffic.

The turning radius is on a high side, which could disappoint some of us.

Final Words Finally, if you want to own and drive a new car that looks good, drives good and saves good (fuel and maintanence) .. go for it. The engine sound is not a thing once you drive.

If any of your friends/relatives/colleagues are owning it, ask them for a drive and try for yourselves. Don't try any demo car at showrooms as all of them are rubbed and rugged like a toilet paper. For me, I love what I bought. All the best.

Areas of improvement Better quality AC vents, dashboard, change Glovebox and the rear door kissing the front door issues(pure design issue).

Good fuel economy, good looks, more space (comp. EON, ALTO,celerio))Coolant issues, Service center challenges, Engine noise