CarWale
    AD

    Maruti Suzuki Esteem User Reviews

    Looking for Maruti Suzuki Esteem? Here are the reviews and ratings by Esteem owners from across the country.

    Esteem Image

    4/5

    37 Ratings

    5 star

    27%

    4 star

    49%

    3 star

    19%

    2 star

    5%

    1 star

    0%

    Variant
    VXi BS-III
    Rs. 5,16,790
    Last recorded price

    Categories (out of 5)

    • 3.9Exterior
    • 3.9Comfort
    • 4.4Performance
    • 3.9Fuel Economy
    • 4.3Value for Money

    All Maruti Suzuki Esteem VXi BS-III Reviews

     (12)
    • All
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    Sort by :
    • All
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    Sort by :
    • 17 years ago | Valmiki Nayak

      You can take this car to any part of India in full confidence that it can be repaired anywhere and its parts are available anywhere. The car is very rugged and rarely breaksdown. Five people can sit in this car very comfortably. You can also convert it to work with LPG and still have lots of boot space left over.

      It has all the fancy stuff that are usually found in more expensive cars viz: power steering, keyless entry, central locking, power windows, child lock, mid seat arm rest, adjustable seats and so on....

      Great economy, Parts easily available, Cheap to maintainunsophisticated interiors
      Rating parameters(out of 5)
      5

      Exterior/Styles


      5

      Comfort & Space


      5

      Performance (Engine/Gear/Overall)


      5

      Fuel Economy


      5

      Value for Money/Features

      About the Reviewer
      Purchase Not Purchased
      Driven for
      Was this review helpful?
      Like Button
      42
      DisLike Button
      0
    • 14 years ago | Deepak

      Exterior

       Cool

      Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

       Very Spacious and Comfortable Features, Space & ComfortFeatures, Space & ComfortFeatures, Space & ComfortFeatures, Space & ComfortFeatures, Space & Comfort

      Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

       Till date have not come with any issues have driven the Car for 4000 kms

      I have got an average of 13 km/l in city with A/C on.

      and have got an average of 18Km/l on Highway.

      Ride Quality & Handling

       Smooth

      Final Words

       The only thing which suprises me is why the company stopped production of this CAR.

      Areas of improvement  

       I think people can add on things as an when they require in their car.

                                                                

       

       

      Good Fuel economy, SpaciousNA
      Rating parameters(out of 5)
      4

      Exterior/Styles


      5

      Comfort & Space


      5

      Performance (Engine/Gear/Overall)


      5

      Fuel Economy


      5

      Value for Money/Features

      About the Reviewer
      Purchase Used
      Driven forFew thousand kilometers
      Mileage15 kmpl
      Was this review helpful?
      Like Button
      9
      DisLike Button
      0
    • 5 years ago | Shailesh Borase
      Buying experience: Esteem car is really awesome. All the new & used vehicle i used up till now is my favourite car. On the highway,i give average 18to19 & give 14to16 in city. it's a different fun to run. The car that Maruti Suzuki has made so far, is the first car esteem has been favourite car.
      Riding experience: Riding experience so good. Enjoy full and very fast car and very useful car. Very smooth ride. No pollution car.
      Details about looks, performance etc: Performance to good. Pickup very good. Look is very very sweet.
      Servicing and maintenance: Every 10k service. And maintenance is very lowest.
      Rating parameters(out of 5)
      5

      Exterior/Styles


      5

      Comfort & Space


      5

      Performance (Engine/Gear/Overall)


      3

      Fuel Economy


      5

      Value for Money/Features

      About the Reviewer
      Purchase Used
      Driven forIts my mate since ages
      Was this review helpful?
      Like Button
      10
      DisLike Button
      2
    • 5 years ago | Raj Anand

      This is the car which is for the middle-class family, and you know what ?? This is the sedan car and fulfils a luxurious drive and guess what it is a five-seater car at just rupees under 5 lakhs. Awesome car smooth engine and completely amazing car. This car is the legend car of the sedan market.

      NANA
      Rating parameters(out of 5)
      5

      Exterior/Styles


      5

      Comfort & Space


      5

      Performance (Engine/Gear/Overall)


      5

      Fuel Economy


      5

      Value for Money/Features

      About the Reviewer
      Purchase New
      Driven forIts my mate since ages
      Was this review helpful?
      Like Button
      9
      DisLike Button
      1
    • 16 years ago | Tanash
      over all a very gud car for a man nd a pleasure to drive..........very stylish nd an excellent car.........thanx to maruti for such an awesome car...                 very good.. but i had wished if the steering wheel had the adjustable thing nd also the size      of the tyre would  be a little larger...well this is gud ........nd also the beige interiors.the interiors are gud but if it would be beige it would be better..i wish the next model of esteem releasing in 2008 is a lot better.............     
      awesome car for the mid sized cars.......to good to say the truth......very fuel efficientsteering wheel not adjustable problem,no folding of rear seats
      Rating parameters(out of 5)
      4

      Exterior/Styles


      5

      Comfort & Space


      5

      Performance (Engine/Gear/Overall)


      4

      Fuel Economy


      4

      Value for Money/Features

      About the Reviewer
      Purchase Not Purchased
      Driven for
      Was this review helpful?
      Like Button
      6
      DisLike Button
      0
    • 14 years ago | Bhike

      its been 3 years since i own my esteem VXI BSIII and i was just on the bringe of  a change ; had my car reconditioned engine tuned up feel like my horse has just got younger.

       

      though i must say for close to 5.5 lacs tht i paid to maruti they gave me the cheapest possible plastic interiors and lot of vibrations in bumpers and window.

      the vehicle is still gr8 and fantastic ; though a bit sluggish compared to new super powers but yeah  no power is enough for a man ...

      summarizing ; all you esteem loves ; dont sell your good horse yet !!!!!

      you never know maruti might come back with it  some thing bigger powerful yet similar !!!

       

      cheers

      low maintenance ; good smooth enginecabin vibration ; inferior windows fittings bumper
      Rating parameters(out of 5)
      5

      Exterior/Styles


      4

      Comfort & Space


      4

      Performance (Engine/Gear/Overall)


      5

      Fuel Economy


      5

      Value for Money/Features

      About the Reviewer
      Purchase Not Purchased
      Driven for
      Was this review helpful?
      Like Button
      4
      DisLike Button
      0
    • 6 years ago | Rohit Das
      Its a awsm car.. i love it more than any thing for her pickup , road grip nd a home like comfort , easy to drive on traffic , have a lot of short pickup , very low maintanance , easy to repair in any where. Just drive a esteem in mint condition nd me sure u will fall in love ...... .
      Rating parameters(out of 5)
      4

      Exterior/Styles


      5

      Comfort & Space


      5

      Performance (Engine/Gear/Overall)


      3

      Fuel Economy


      5

      Value for Money/Features

      About the Reviewer
      Purchase Used
      Driven forIts my mate since ages
      Was this review helpful?
      Like Button
      3
      DisLike Button
      0
    • 5 years ago | Kiran Shinde

      This car looks very nice and sporty,I love much!!!

      NANA
      Rating parameters(out of 5)
      5

      Exterior/Styles


      5

      Comfort & Space


      5

      Performance (Engine/Gear/Overall)


      5

      Fuel Economy


      5

      Value for Money/Features

      About the Reviewer
      Purchase Used
      Driven forFew hundred kilometers
      Was this review helpful?
      Like Button
      3
      DisLike Button
      1
    • 9 years ago | Namish

      Exterior

       The esteem may be dated but it is still very propotionate especially with the spoiler and it make the compact sedans of today look like boxes with headlights. The desigh that was once striking is now common and not given a second glance. But although not striking, eye-widening or jaw dropping, it is pretty and you'll still be pleased everytime you look at it.

      Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

       The interior is dated as well but like the exteriors, not dissatisfying. There is still good legroom and adequate headroom but shoulder space is tight and three will struggle to fit in the back. Equipment is decent though; you still get luxuries like air-con, a stereo that can play mp3, height adustable driver's seat, power windows on all four doors and a rear armrest. A large glass area helps give better perceived space and reduces claustrophobia. Ergonomics are decent as well. Overall a contemporary and comfortable interior - for upto four people.

      Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

       The Engine is Fantastic. It is punchy and responsive. It may come from a time when dinosaurs walked on the Earth but it is by no means inferior to the engines of today. Thanks to its astonishingly light kerb weight and the power of the engine, it has a power to weight ratio of almost 100 Ps per ton. That makes it faster than its successor: the swift dzire. The power delivery is amazing. Torque is well spread throughout the rev range so whenever you put your foot down it has pulling power and a strong surge. It is not that loud too... when you drive normally. But when you drive it hard it becomes louder and more sporty. It is overall an epic engine. The gearbox is great too. It is slick and has well chosen ratios. Despite all the performance though, it remains frugal, doing an impressive 15 kmpl overall.

      Ride Quality & Handling

       The ride is supple and comfortable. High speed stability is spot-on and it is planted. The suspension absorbs almost all of the bump and you fell very little. You hear a lot though. The suspension noise creeps in over very sharp bumps. But overall it is very comforatble. But the handling is simply epic. The Swift Dzire handles brilliantly but this is better. The chassis is sublime the, hydraulic steering is delightful to use and the driving position is perfect. It grips well too. It handles better than the Dzire mostly due to its lighter weight and its independent suspension. It is joyous, mesmerising, brilliant and wonderful to drive and you will look forward to driving it in a great driving road.

      Final Words

       The Esteem overall is a staggering car. It has all you'll ever want and need from a small sedan. It is an epic car and a more than worthy predecessor for the Swift Dzire.

      Areas of improvement  

       

       

      Engine, Drive train, Handling, ride, smart looksNot comfortable for 3 in the back, suspension noise can be heard over very sharp bumps
      Rating parameters(out of 5)
      4

      Exterior/Styles


      4

      Comfort & Space


      5

      Performance (Engine/Gear/Overall)


      4

      Fuel Economy


      4

      Value for Money/Features

      About the Reviewer
      Purchase New
      Driven forIts my mate since ages
      Mileage15 kmpl
      Was this review helpful?
      Like Button
      1
      DisLike Button
      0
    • 11 years ago | Jasmeet

      Exterior Same old dyes used to create body parts. They start getting rusted pretty soon. I saw the same problems in Esteem as it was with my first vehicle Maruti 800 over a period of time. Body is very light. Dents are pretty bad if got hit by an Auto also.

      Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Interiors are quite old but still pleasant. could  have been improved. Fan speed is very low in the compartment. Mostly seen people installed secondary fan.

      Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox All Aluminium Engine is very good but having an average of 11 KMPL only, Gearbox is not good, I have had and am having Clutch issues.

      Ride Quality & Handling Frequent Knocking at lower speeds. Need to increase race when starting the vehicle on first gear. But Road handling is very nice.

      Final Words Still value for money.

      Areas of improvement Exterior body needs to improve. Body got rusted very soon. I can very bad on that part. overall quality of parts needs to improve.

      One of the nice models from Maruti brand, comfortableLow fuel efficiency, interiors are still the old fashioned, knocking at low speeds
      Rating parameters(out of 5)
      3

      Exterior/Styles


      3

      Comfort & Space


      3

      Performance (Engine/Gear/Overall)


      2

      Fuel Economy


      3

      Value for Money/Features

      About the Reviewer
      Purchase New
      Driven forFew thousand kilometers
      Mileage11 kmpl
      Was this review helpful?
      Like Button
      1
      DisLike Button
      1

    Reviews you may also consider

    AD
    Write Review
    Write a detailed review of a car and you can
    scissors image
    Win Amazon Voucher worth
     ₹
    2000

    Want to read the reviews for any other car?