Renault Pulse [2012-2015] User Reviews

Hi, I am Antony Jayan KJ, resides at Malappuram, I am a proud owner of RxL, My car has done 5000 Km. The AC has stopped working suddenly, also there is a more prominent thud when the compressor of the AC starts every time. I checked it with the calicut dealer for a day and they said that it should be due to low coolent levels and they topped up the coolent and released the vehicle under examination. After comming out ot the showroom, in less than 1 km, the AC stopped working and blows only hot air. I am anxiously waiting it to be rectified soon.

Since the purchase, after doing around 500km the engine noice has become more evident inside the cabin. Also feels that the power need to be hyped up little bit especially while driving in hilly areas.  All praise for the efficiency, am getting average 23.7 kmpl as overall mileage.

space, efficiency, visibilityAC, ground clearance, cabin noice, under powered

Exterior CUTE. CATCHES ATTENTION of car lovers. A HEAD TURNER.RAISES CURIOSITY AMONG PUBLIC AS THEY DONT SEE MUCH OF THESE FREQUENTLY UNLIKE A MARUTI, FORD, HYUNDAI.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) GOOD PLASTICS,SPACY LEG ROOM & HEAD ROOM,nice upholstry,easy for a family of five.good boot space.INSIDE FEATURES ARE VALUE FOR MONEY.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox GOOD.engine is good,fuel economy decent to start with in city roads with AC givivg 15.

Ride Quality & Handling VERY SMOOTH & EASY TO NEGOTIATE TURNS IN SMALL CITY ROADS.manages traffic with ease.this car though spacy will not trouble others in occupying road space.

Final Words BEST CAR IN PREMIUM HATCHBACK SEGMENT.everybody looking for a hatch back -pl try test drive of pulse before deciding on any car in this segment.I TRIED SWIFT,I20,AMAZE,WAGON R,FORD FIGO AFTER TESTING PULSE.MY FINAL CHOICE WAS A PULSE RXZ.VOW WHAT AN EXPERIENCE.

Areas of improvement MORE SERVICE STATIONS & LESS IDLING IN SERVICE STATIONS(FOR PARTS). ABS,MORE VIBRANT COLOR CHOICES LIKE IN MICRA.steering mounted controls,REAR AIRBAGS.

Looks,interiors,leg & head room,boot space,superb AC,good music system,air bags,start button,keylessNo ABS,USB & STEERING MOUNTED CONTROLS

Exterior

 "Head Turner" - but my family feels it is because people haven't seen too many of this car on road !

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 Max features, space and comfort -especially, the lumbar and thigh support is very relaxing.

Could have provided some storage space in the rea doors too.

The audio system is great in terms of reception and clarity.

Th climate control requires "boosting" when 4 occupants are travelling.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 Engine peformance and gear box are almost as smooth as a Honda with the fuel economy doing comapratively better. 

Ride Quality & Handling

 Very smooth revving and soaks all bumps, speed breakers, ditches etc without bother.

Steering is very responsive.

Final Words

 Comfy car for city driving for 2 occupants.

Areas of improvement  

 Could be more responsive with a 1.5 L petrol engine with better climate control cooling although fuel economy will take a back seat

 

Very smooth revving and soaks all bumps, speed breakers, ditches etc without bother4 occupants and car begins to feel sluggish

Exterior Superb looks. Head turner. Entices you to 'hey, come let's go & drive!'  Has a more macho look than it's cousin the Micra. Looks like a toad with bulging eyeballs, as someone lovingly suggested upon taking the first look of my Pulse.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Well done interiors. The chrome plated door opening levers create an impression of luxury. Climate control takes the stress out of driving. The fan is powerful enough to make the driver reach for a comb if set on 'high'. Parents who are often forced to take the back seat by enthusiastic youngsters will appreciate the legroom.

Drivers who frequently misplace keys need not fear: key-less entry has made life less miserable. A whole lot of alarms make driving a pleasure. Renault engineers are so sure of their technology that they have not bothered to give an engine temperature gauge.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox The 1500cc diesel engine forces you to appreciate that cars like the TATA Manza and Suzuki Ertega are underpowered, especially if driven in the city fully loaded, with the AC turned on.

It a diesel hatchback with the sound of a petrol engine. Unbelievable. Breathtaking. It purrs like a cat.

Excellent pick up, very useful when overtaking those buses & lorries.

Thrifty engine. Cut fuel costs folks.

Ride Quality & Handling Ride quality has to be seen to be believed. The Renault engineers knew how bad road engineering is, in India & Madhya Pradesh. Absorbs bumps & jolts like a veteran.

The electric power steering works nicely to make driving less effortful. Zips on the road with sureness.

Final Words Take a test drive & you will agree. Also occupy the back seat with someone else driving & you will know more.

Areas of improvement Knowing the heat & cold of India, it would have been better if the designers had provided a display for outside temperature.

A feature rich car, excellent fuel economy, good style, tailored for Indian driving conditions.The clutch lever seems to be too high.

Exterior: 

colours could be differnt. I feel the exterior design is  very normal.The curvy design at the top adds an attraction to the vehicle. I love the shape of the headlights.it gives an exceptional look to the vehicle.

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

The interior space is very comfortable. and it is really very spacious and comfortable for long drives.its like sitting in a sofa in my house. it gives a comfort drive.

music system is really awesome. it gives a very good stereo surround sound and gives a very joyful journey.

automatic door lock security system is a very attarctive facility.

Airconditions are very effective.i can feel a very good cooling even in sunny days.

as far interior designs are concerned it could be better and attarctive. it lacks some interior designs.

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

engine performance is very good.It gives a very quick pickup which gives a comfort drive even in the traffic. i feel it great when driving my car to the college in the chennai tarffic.

fuel economy is good.For long drive its really very fuel efficient.am maintining a mileage of 18kmpl with airconditioned drive.

gearbox is very flexible but not as in ford figo but flexible.

 

Ride Quality & Handling

power steering is very sensitive and assist a good drive.it makes the handling comfortable.

ride quality is very good. its very comfortable for 5 people ttavelling at a time.

 

Final Words

 I have given a real and  my  real views only after driving more than 19000 kms in two years. I am proud of my Renault pulse Rxl  and definitely recommend to my friends.

Areas of improvement  

Interior designs must be improved.

different colours should be introduced as in nissan micra.

gear box could be more attractive and even more flexible.

 

 

Overall Good looking,Good fuel economy,very great engine power,good speed pickup,very comfortableEngine sound [ Noicy ],interior design could be better,

I made a booking for Pulse Diesel car on 25/12/2012. In Dec 12 sales rep called me and said if I pay the full payment in the same month then I can escape from the price going to be hiked in Jan 13 and also he promised me to deliver the car immediately. Believing his words I made the payment :( :( 

I asked for the deliver by 14/1/13 they promised for that. I have taken off and went to my native (Pondicherry) from Bangalore. After reaching only I came to know that even show room is not opened itself and the vehicle is not allocated for me. Even before I leave from Bangalore I called to the sales rep he said they will be able to deliver the car by 17/1/12. It was a great disappointment to me and my family. I raised a complaint in customer care 179437777. They responded to my issue after 1 week.They promised to deliver the care by 10/2/2013. But till date no one has contacted me regarding the registration formalities.   Now the sales rep is asking me to pay the hike price also and not conforming on the offers what he promised to give earlier. I don't know whom should I contact to escalate this issue. The response from customer care is very poor.

Vehicle is excellentThe dealers are no.1 cheaters.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)  USB in Audio is missing.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Good.

Final Words Service is very worst.

Areas of improvement Taking too much time to delivery a car if given for body shop work. The service and accesory market is not upto the mark. I met an accident on July 2013 and given the car to Khivraj Mount Road Chennai for Bodyshop. They took 2 Months to deliver the car for the simple work. They repeatedly told the reason for the delay is parts are delayed because of factory fire. After repeated calls I was managed to get the delivery after 2 months. But now I am facing another problem, now it is battery. Given to Khivraj Perundugi, Chennai for the problem.  My Car make is Dec 2012 and just driven 2500 KMS. After sending the battery to Exide Serice centre, they noticed that Battery is of 2011 make, so warranty will not be covered. Don't know whether Car came with that battery or Khivraj Mount road had changed it during period which i had given for body shop work. I was not given the battery warraty card during the time of car purchase. I don't know whom to be blamed. Now I realized why i had gone for Renault.?..

Regards,

Sakthivel.

Engine PowerABS & Driver Seat Height Adjuster. Service is very worst

I have brought plus in2014. I use to drive jamshedpur to delhi and even till jammu often .It's a really powerful car 1600 cc hatch. Thrust is great even in fully loaded with five adults.

Exterior Excellent, minor tweaks from Micra would have done wonders.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Excellent, minor tweaks from Micra would have done wonders.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox I am blown away by the performance, Fuel & gearbox is one of the best in a hatchback.

Ride Quality & Handling Fantatstic handling on this car.

Final Words Overall, a fantatstic package. With addition of ABS this will be the best hatchback.

Areas of improvement It's a pleasure to ride.

Steering is so light and its very responsive. Boot space and leg rooms are too good. The ground clearance could have been better. The Mileage improves day by day it gives 18 under 1000 kms, will update as soon i cross 2000 kms . AC performance is another plus. One of the most underrated car in this segmant. Looks are better when compared to its sibbling Nissan Micra. A lot of plus for the Pulse!!! Just have Test drive before you look to buy any other hatchback.

Fuel,Style, ComfortLack of ABS, More color option