an AUDI - for indian & european middle class

i was looking for a car since June 09, i was looking for safety (ABS minimum), comfort (easy to get in for my elder parents - comfortable sitting for 5), practical ( driving - rear visibilty, while parking), a budget close to 5 lakhs/ half a million, & fuel average, in that order.

After test drives with Jazz, Ritz petrol, & i10. i finally settled for Ritz Zxi & i feel satisfied today - i have a great car.

It runs smoothly in city at 3rd & 4th gears, i need to go down to 2nd only when i stop at red lights, the air conditioner, the steering mounted music controls are the best.

The only thing i was expecting an average of around 20 kmpl, but i am getting 13-14 only. the company promised 17.7 kmpl. But with frequent AC use / bigger tyres as compared to those on Vxi / Lxi; city driving on narrow lanes, i believe its a great.

finally one day i read that its front grills / facade bears a semblance with Audi, one of my most revered cars - that day i thanked the god to have fulfilled my dream so soon.

thanks

 

 

a great car that's all i can say, i had it on 31 aug 09 - & i am overwhelmed every time i drive.the only worrying thing is its average, mine being Zxi with biggertyres runs 13-14 kmpl