Cost

For Rs 14.45 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai) you get a lot of car for the price tag, considering that it is battling rivals like the Skoda Laura and VW Jetta. Being a Hyundai and with a 4 year/80,000km warranty, one doesn’t have to worry about exorbitant spare parts prices like some of its European rivals. Labour costs are reasonable as well.

Overall Evaluation

For sheer rear seat space and chauffeur-driven comfort at this price and considering the running costs of a diesel, this is the underdog of the pack. It’s a shame that the CRDi automatic has been discontinued because it would’ve been easy to drive in the city with the economy of a diesel and the ownership experience of a Hyundai, which is the best today in the country by far.

Useful touches

• Electric-fold mirrors, boot and fuel lid release on door
• Bag hook for front passenger

Painful touches

• Non-chrome door handles
• Headlamps aren’t powerful enough

Test Data

Engine Specifications

1991cc, 4-cylinder, inline, diesel, 140bhp@4000rpm, 32.9kgm@2000rpm. View full specs

Speedo Error Speedo Reading (kph) Actual Speed (kph) 40 36.5 60 55.9 80 75.1 100 94.2 120 114.7 140 135.9	Max in Gear Gear Speed (kph) 1st 38.4 2nd 76.4 3rd 121.5 4th 159.2 5th - 6th -	Performance Test Data Top Speed 191.4kph* 0-60kph 5.4sec 0-100kph 12.5sec Quarter Mile (402m) 18.6sec Braking 80-0kph 30.2m / 2.8sec 30-50kph in 3rd 6.6sec 50-70kph in 5th 11.2sec
Fuel Efficiency   City Highway Overall Worst Mileage (kpl) 9.5 14.5 10.5 -

^* Achieved.