Car with mixed feelings

Exterior

 Exterior is really sueprb, specially the 2-door feel that it gives you by hiding the rear door handle up the window.The LS model doesn't provide body-coloured OVRMs, but its still excellent.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 The first and foremost thing I would like to say about interiors is that there is a heaven and hell difference between the LS and LT model's dashboard. The LT has a b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l- dashboard that consists of the audio system and A/C controls which glows brilliantly and let me tell you friends, that is definitely, definitely worth going for LT instead of LS.But, but, but.....along with that superbly designed glowy interiror comes a p-a-t-h-e-t-i-c audio system that sinply sucks. And the worst part is, its not optional. If u buy LT, you HAVE to take the audio syatem home. Otherwise, the glowy show of the dashboard is gone.

A/C is fine, and interiors are also spacy, though not very spacy.The sporty speedometer and digital RPM and FUEL indiactor are one of the main attractions of this car that gives it a superb sporty look.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

Very, Very Important: This car has an odd rumming sound in its engine. I enquired repeatedly to the showroom guys, and also asked one of my friends who is in a senior position in Chevrolet Manufacturing deptt, and all of them told me that the sound has ben deliberately introduced in the car to give it a sports car feel. So for people who like a quiet car, this car is a strict no-no. On the other hand, if the engine sound pumps your adrenaline, then this car IS FOR YOU.

Fuel economy is around 11-12, which is decent and gearbox is a little stiff, particularly the 5th gear, which is a real pain to find.

Ride Quality & Handling

Car is super smooth, can't sense ignition is on from inisde when its not moving. Pick up is ok, though not a dream, and handling is fine. All in all 6/10 in handling.

Final Words

 This car caters to a very specific class of people who are fond of sports car and/or is tired of Maruti's and Hyundai's. Its a good buy but not meant to be kept for 7-8 years. Enjoy it for 2-3 years, sell it off.

Areas of improvement  

 Gear shift can be smoother, pick up can be better, interior of LS can be made better.

 

Looks and only looksServicing, Interiors, Boot space