I wasn’t too sure about the car’s build quality while buying it over the i20 & Baleno, but the latest Global NCAP results have put my worries to rest.
BHPian SoumenD recently shared this with other enthusiasts.
3 year update:
Model is 2019 VX CVT exclusive edition. Odo hit 13000kms as we reach the anniversary.
Running has been very low in last two years (3k kms only) thanks to WFH. But now with offices opening we are running 2-3 days a week. Still monthly would be around 400kms max.
Likes:
- Its a honda, so boringly reliable. Fill it, shut it, forget it.
- Very smooth 1.2L iVtec-CVT integration. With minimal input pottering around the city is breeze.
- Space management is awesome. Have done a couple of highway trips with 5 adults in reasonable comfort. Even bootspace is good enough for weekenders for small family (2adults+1kid).
- Adequate features for my needs. Reverse camera, AA/AC, ACC, electric ORVM, keyless entry & go to name a few.
- Cruise control and paddleshifters are a boon on highways.
- Good build quality. GNCAP 4* with stable bodyshell. A rarity in hatchbacks till Altroz came in.
- Minimal rattles with good enough ride quality. Neither too stiff, nor too soft.
- Decently frugal per my expectations. 11-12kmpl in city, 16-18kmpl on highways depending on road conditions. All calculations T2T method.
Dislikes :
- 6 month service interval is daylight robbery and we can do little about it if we don’t want to void warranty.
- On highways for enthusiastic driving need to keep engine on boil (3k+ RPM) and even then its okay’ish. With the 1.5 iVtec, this would have been the perfect car.
- Reverse camera quality is pathetic. VGA quality.
So as you see there’s not much to complain and this is exactly what I had expected it to be while making the decision back in 2019. Only one thing I wasn’t 100% sure but expected was safe build quality while choosing this over i20 & baleno. And thanks to GNCAP for proving my instincts were correct. Hope this companionship continues without much issues
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