Mileage for the trip was around the 21-22 km/L mark.
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Update from a 500 km (To and Fro) trip from Delhi to Rishikesh (Uttrakhand).
- Fuel efficiency for the onwards and return journey @ 21 and @ 22kmpl respectively.
- Average speed of around 80-85 kmph and maximum speed of around 120 kmph.
- Car feels planted at high speeds, which is surprising considering its a tall boy design. Perhaps the ride quality which is firm at low speeds helps in high speed stability.
- Unlike other tall boys like WagonR/Spresso the car is not impacted much by crosswinds and holds its line on the highway.
- Power on tap with 2 adults, 2 kids and luggage is more than sufficient for overtaking at higher speeds.
- At around 100 kmph in 5th gear, the car does around 2500 rpm, which does not help with fuel efficiency. So better to drive it in the range of 80-90 kmph for better fuel efficiency figures.
- AC is not very impressive, just about adequate. Perhaps its the glass area or the kind of glass used in the windows, the air circulation inside cabin is not very good. You do feel the chill in your hands and face if you direct the AC vent towards you, but the quality of Window glass is poor which means that heat transmission from the glass area is quite high and the overall cooling of the cabin is inadquate. Perhaps a UV sunfilm with legal limits should help.
- Ergonomics are spot on. One doesn't get tired even after driving 200-300 kms at a strech. The clutch is light and progressive. Gearshifts are sure slotting and light. The front seats have good underthigh and side bolestering. Seats are neither too firm nor too soft.
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