ஃபியட் அர்பன் கிராஸ் vs ஃபியட் அபார்த் புண்டோ

7 Ratings

16 Ratings

A real dope for driving

As its my first car..Buying experience was great, got a great discount for this beauty and the beast. As few products left of these FIAT cars and I didn't want to miss the most practical and tank like built car. You can feel the difference of this car from other manufacturers by just test driving on all the types of planes, as it glides over every surface very smoothly. Most noted thing of FIAT cars is that these Italian car designs are most beautiful and attractive all around the world. Performance is really surprisingly great as i compared to any other cars available in the segment. Mileage is around 17-19 on highway and in city its 13-15 but its great as considering its tyres of 205/55/R16 and kerb weight of around 1225kgs which makes it stable nd smooth driven upto 160km/hr as far as i tested. Its a great highway car. Services are being provided at authorised centres, I have not faced any issue till date. Normal charges for maintenance. Pros: looks, high-speed stability, very good thighs support feels very less tired at all on long trips, great automatic climate control ac with rear and rear foot ac/heater vents, great hydraulic steering response. Cons: kind of left pulling but it can be removed from proper alignment. Maybe less mileage but acceptable for the fun we get while driving, Gearbox sometimes stocks, long clutch press, headlamps can be improved with projectors. Overall really a great and enthusiastic car to drive and a car that looks always in ready to go condition.

Master winner on the road

<p><strong>Exterior</strong>&nbsp;The Italian design is superb and head-turning. The headmaps are eye-catching. The red stripes look good on black colour but on the white they seem to be gaudy and loud.</p> <p><strong>Interior (Features, Space &amp; Comfort)</strong>&nbsp;Space and comfort are excellent. Sound system is excellent in clarity. The feel is big-car like and confidence raising on the highway.&nbsp;The safety features like SRS airbags, black ambience etc. upto the mark.</p> <p><strong>Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox</strong>&nbsp;The real master of the show in this car is its powerful engine. It is really hot performer. There is no coarseness at any speed. It can compete with any three box car of 25 lac value. The engine has been made for real enthusiasts. Naturally that 145 bhp elephant will ask for more fuel. The ARAI fuel economy is 16.3 kmpl but in the real world situation it is absurd. If you are too much concerned with fuel economy, don't look at this car. This type of performer cannot be considered on this ground.</p> <p><strong>Ride Quality &amp; Handling</strong>&nbsp;Praise... praise... praise. Nothing else. I drove this car on Pune-Mumbai expressway at 170 kmph. Even at that pace the speed is not perceived. The rock-solid stablility of this car is highly commendable. The old-school hydraulic steering is really made by God. It gives you excellently perfect feedback. People have complained about the gearbox but there is no problem. One can live with it. In the course of time and operation it gets improved. Everything depends on our attitude. Even the 'one crorewala cars' are not perfect. FIAT has provided disc brakes ok all fours with a good reason. The controlling is top-notch.</p> <p><strong>Final Words</strong>&nbsp;This is a driver's car. We cannot expect much in the amount we pay for it. It is a real value for money car. You cannot enjoy driving this car on all Indian roads but on open highways it is a fun in driving and result in smile on your face.</p> <p><strong>Areas of improvement</strong>&nbsp;Gear-box, clutch, ORVM.</p>The engine performance, space, interior, 16 inch alloy wheels, ride and handling, sturdiness,some ergonomic issues, fuel economy