Matiz - the big small car

A user review on Daewoo Matiz. Written by Sunil George on 17 November, 2006

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Good	:	Good value for money, Spacious, very good Safety for passenger, Stylish, Good Ride Quality
Bad	:	Low boot Space, Low pickup, Uncomfortible gear shift, spares, insurance

Full Review

This is one of the best cars ever launched in India. But people are reluctant to use this car because of the fear of availability of spares and services. But the reality is most of the spares are available. The car is really stylish, both inside and outside. The ride quality is best in its category in both front and back seats. You feel the difference in long drives. Regarding the fuel economy – the car really performs in highways, but an average car in city ride. Also the car is very safe compared to most other hatchbacks in India. It is the only car which passed the stringent 40% crash test in India. The leg space is very good both front and back, but Daewoo reduced the boot space. Initially when you start riding this car, you may not get excited because of its slow pickup and the poor gear shift – especially in second and reverse gears. In fourth and fifth gears you can really feel the performance of the car. Another growing problem is some insurance companies are reluctant to give insurance for this car. Overall the car is good and Matiz is an international brand. More over GM is planning to re-launch the car in India in the name Spark. Already they did it in many countries. We hope we can get back this wonderful car.

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Abhijeet Raut on 07 Nov, 2009 at 04:29 PM

I m interested to buy matiz in pune city with p/s, p/w, and A/c of 2000 and above, with good condition. My budget is 60 to 70 K . If anyone wants to sell it pl email me on abhijeetraut@rediffmail.com

Manu_Vpsp on 27 Jul, 2009 at 01:23 PM

You can go for the car Rupesh. neways try to get it for 1 lakh. Max 1.15. Nothin 2 rethink, go for it..

Rupesh Kumar on 21 Jul, 2009 at 10:47 PM

I have seen a Matiz car to purchase. The details of the same are as under : 1) Model - 1999 2) KM covered - 6000 (Six thousand) only 3) First hand 4) price - 1,25,000/- 5) AC - Working 6) Tyre condition - Redial all new 7) Looking - Similar to new Keeping in view of above details, please tell that as per the price, this car will be beneficial for me or otherwise.

Manuel P.J. on 26 Jun, 2009 at 08:15 PM

I own a Dec 2000 model Matiz SD which has so far clocked 99000+ km.Though mostly driven in and around Chennai,I have taken it to Kerala on two occasions, once in 2004 and recently in May 2009. The details of my recent trip which included ghat sections are as under; Distance travelled : 1500 km Speed driven : 90-110 km/h for better milage Occupants : 4 Average milage : 18 km/litre without AC

Manuel P.J. on 26 Jun, 2009 at 08:11 PM

Shivam on 27 Mar, 2009 at 05:33 PM

i like car structure but uncomfortable gear

Narendra Sahai on 18 Mar, 2009 at 03:33 PM

it's good car shape is wonderfull

Ravi on 03 Mar, 2009 at 04:17 PM

I am looking to BUY Matiz 2002 model with power-stearing A/C if any one have please send a mail to ravi@genesissol.in

Famke on 23 Feb, 2009 at 06:06 PM

I have a Matiz 2000 model. I am looking for roof rails for the car. Can any one help. My e mail is famke@rediffmail.com

Sajjan Sawant on 11 Jan, 2009 at 09:26 PM

I own Matiz for last 5yrs,crazy for looks only,not happy with performance.Till date not single model can match with this car,can any company come with same model with power engine,i will be first byer....

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