Honda City 2009 Review.
I owned a Maruti Suzuki Esteem LXi before I switched to Honda City.
Details of Car.
Manufacturer : Honda
Model : City
Year :2009
Date of Purchase : 7th September 2009
Location : India
The cars in consideration were
Fiat Linea Emotion Pack
Plus Points >> Fiat Linea was the best selling model ever in Fiats India History.
Its Feature Loaded , you will get all the features as one time investment & is cheaper
Improvisation of Service Line with Tie up with TATA Motors
Stylish Front Grills and Design [the back remains a classic cut & outdated similar to Nissan sunny ]
Negative >>
The pickup on first and second gears are very phatetic , but this wont be an issue for a slow ride.
Points >> This feature loaded vehicle has the maximum weight among its segment. But contrary to this it has got a 1.3 L engine.
If you require AC , then better don’t go for Linea.
Points >> Even though Linea has got a rear AC vent.[ I believe this is a great feature to be incorporated in this price limit. ], the car doesn’t cool up in time. We have tested this at showrooms itself. The time taken for the car AC to make the entire car cooler is too much.
A pathetic service record.
Points >> Before Outsourcing Service to TATA motors , FIATs track record was always hot debate. The shortage of technicians who can handle the issue & the technical know how of engineers employed here are always under issue. But this issue remains at large even after TATA motors has started doing service. The unavailability of skilled engineers is still at large as the engine technology and components are not the one TATA motors use. One issue that has been solved was the availability of FIAT service at least in all reach. But you don’t have to expect that this all will happen in one day. As more cars roll out , more people will have the knowledge.
Suzuki SX4
SX4 is quite familiar car in international market with hatchback and sedan versions & Suzuki brought this to India.
Plus Points >> First & Foremost , it’s the car company India rides on.
Amazing Service & a Reach even at rural/remote areas
Superiorly cheaper spare parts
Cheaper Maintenance Charges
The Real Muscle like Styling
More than enough Ground Clearance.
Negative >>
Sales Number
Points >> If you check out the number of SX4s sold or currently running on road , the numbers are very very less. You might even end up counting only one for the day. You must also add the fact that vehicle was introduced in India couple of years back.
Shortage in Features
Points >> The features available with base or other versions are very very less in comparison with similar models. But that’s negligible.
Old design Styling
Points >> Even though the Muscle like cuts are really superb, the models design was introduced years back and Suzuki hasn’t done any changes since then. This also points to improvisation of design.
Mileage
Points >> The main reason on why the sales figures of SX4 dragged was mainly because of the engine and the mileage.You can remember, then Scorpio sales surged initially with the design, but later within months the engine become a major road block for their sales. Similarly SX4 was also rejected by most people , because of the engine. This is one & most important thing that will push sales , if Suzuki comes up with a new engine.
Mitsubushi Lancer & Cedia
Plus Points >> The Styling [You can refine it to a real sports car]
Good in handling
Superb Engine
Negative >>
Shortage in Features
Points >> Lancer has fallen short of features
Old design / Styling
Points >> Since introduction into Indian Market a couple of years ago, the Lancer hasn’t got major design changes . Its high time, that they tweak design.
Mileage
Honda City 2009
Plus Points >> The Styling [Wider & Longer than predecessor [ old City]
Good in handling
Superb Engine
Customer Satisfaction
Mileage
Safety & Security
Less Maintainance
Negative >> Ground Clearance.
Points >> Ground Clearance will be an issue that will brother you as u ride over humps or roads edges. If you don’t drive properly ,your car could hit the road humps.
Expensive Parts & spare
Points >> This is not an important factor as Honda is well known for its less maintainance. But incase we come across some , it can cost heavily.
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