Best sub compact sedan - Value for money

Exterior

 Exterior is superb with crease lines and curves. People will stand and look at curvacious body. Best view of the car is from the rear. It looks very sexy, stylish and  more over looks like younger cousin of Mercedes benz.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 Space and comfort is great considering it is a sub-compact car. Car is not rich in features. Basic things like power outlet or cigarette lighter point does not come in base version. Even my Maruti 800 had cigaretter lighter point about 7 years back. Featurewise not so rich like swift Dzire

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 One of the best diesel engines in India. First day after taking the delivery I started getting fuel efficieny of 18.2 kmpl. It is two days since I bought my car. I have travelled about 200 kms, already I am getting a FE of 20 kmpl per litre (diesel). Engine performance is the best part of the car. It is as powerful as Innova meant for carrying 7 or 8 people. Overtaking is a breeze.

Ride Quality & Handling

Ride quality and handling is good. Very precise steering. Best for ladies who fear that my car might go somewhere and hit. You point the steering and press the pedal, car will go straight there.

Final Words

 Value for money car. You will be amazed every millisecond you are in the car. I would vote this as the best car of 2013 amoung launches. I would not have bought this car, if I had not accidentally walked into Dakshin Honda showroom on Lavelle road. One test drive made me to change my decision and booked this car instead of Ritz Vdi-ABS. Probably it is the only car in the country where even base versions come with ABS-EBD. Thanks to Honda for considering safety of passangers rather than trying to make money.

Areas of improvement  

 NVH needs to be in level with Dzire. Honda needs to advertise on TV and print media more. Many people are not aware of it's great power, mileage, space and comfort. Dealer network should be strengthened in all cities of India to pull the crowd away from Maruti. Finally most important point from Indian consumers point of view, spare parts must be cheap, you cannot charge exhorbitant price for accessories.

 

Good fuel economy, Great styling, Good crease lines and a stylish bumperPoor audio, uninteresting dashboard