Hi Guys,
Have driven only 750 Kms, but in around the first 48 hours ! Dont expect to climb them this rapidly from now.
Anyway, am over all satisfied with the car.
MY LIKES:
* Good looks: great colour and alloys + Tint. It may not be super cool, but is nicely different to other cars on road at the moment.
* Good road handling: Have tested it really, drove on hills and snow..with chains etc. It did not skid at all, infact my previous Commodore had a few skids on the same road last year in less snow. So quite happy.
* Comfort: Nice, much more comfortable than expeted. Even for the rear passengers.
* Economy: First journey, tough roads, full load of 4 passengers with AC on all the time: took 9.5 Litres per 100 Km. Am happy. Should be much better on normal roads, less people, and when the engine smoothes out a little bit.
* Music system and technology: Every one knows about this, so no different. Liked the ipod interface.
* Space: For a small car, it has a good load carrying area. I believe it will be very practical for long trips and moving stuff around occasionally. Would lug my bicycle and so on. Like the idea of the car. Also internal stuff holders and pockets are a good idea. The cooled glove box, a nice touch and I hope to use it some time. Also the extra power port in the back will be useful for long trips.
Over all am satisfied, and dont think I should have bought anything else.
MY DISLIKES:
1). Engine: is a tad bit noisy when revved. At stand still it is nicely quiet. But am comparing it from a V6 Commodore.
2). Radio Lighting: The blue light in the centre console get too bright at night time. In the day it is a nice touch. I wish there was a way to fade it. However, I am happy we can just shut it off completely when not needed.
3.) The head lights are not as strong as they should be for dark roads.
3). No trip computer and steering audio controls in my model.