Old Faithful : Maruti Suzuki Alto

           The Caprice rolled out of our drive way in 2004. Dad drove the Caprice as well as a Maruti 800. Now that the Caprice was gone, dad started looking at compact, easy to maneuver cars to replace the 800. So that's how he stumbled upon the Alto.
          She rolled into our driveway some where in the middle of 2005 - with the elegant silver paint job and the glistening Suzuki badge on her grill. I was around 6 then. Though I couldn't really understand a thing about cars, all I knew then was the jumpy excitement of a new car rolling up our drive way !

That "Spectra ALTO" badge has been there since ages... It's been there for 8 years now and is still intact in it's more or less new state ! Another sign of how much dad LOVES this car, and how well she's been taken care of !

Moving on to the Interiors:

           So, there's not much to boast about here. Well, except simplicity. And serenity. Tranquility too. Well, enough of this. Lets just describe the car's interiors as inspired by the Japanese concept of "Zen".

So, here's the steering wheel. Pretty plain Jane. No modern bells and whistles here. No on steering controls. But it is light. And makes the car easy to drive. The plastics still look okay owing to the fact that dad constantly gets this car serviced. The leather wrap is an after market add-on.

This is to the right of the steering wheel. Two dummy switches, and a headlamp leveler.

Again to the right of the steering wheel, here's the Headlamp and turning indicator control stalk. Plasticky, yet brute and durable.

And here, to the left of the steering wheel is the trusty wiper stalk. Guess she's going to be used alot more now. (The monsoons've kicked in yesterday in Mumbai)

The "control station". Or simply put, the dashboard. Simplicity prevails here. Dual Tone dash - black and gray.

So, there's no obvious reason for this floor hump at the rear. That's because the Alto's got a Front Wheel Drive system, so there's no need for a transmission tunnel at the rear. But all I can conclude is that probably this hump was incorporated in the underpinnings for the 4 wheel drive Alto which was available abroad.

So the dashboard does have space for a two din Head Unit. But, we never got down to installing one. So, we've ended up using it as a tiny storage area. Seen here's my 52mm Lens UV Filter and my tiny Xperia Ray.

There's this scoop on the left of the dashboard. I'm guessing that this was the place the passenger airbag was installed in Altos sold abroad. But, this tiny nook does provide a bit of space for tiny stuff. My Xperia Ray fits in comfortably. But, my dad's Galaxy Grand doesn't fit in well. So that does give you an estimate of space.

So, the boot opens. But, there's no button to push or lever to pull inside he cabin to open the tail gate. That's done by getting out of the car, and opening the boot with the key. Not really a convenience, but it's acceptable on a car which was bought 8 years ago. Further more, the boot is tiny. Really tiny. But, on numerous occasions, we've shockingly managed to pack in  a lot of holiday luggage !

The windows on the front door go down all the way. But, on the rear doors, the windows go down three fourth of the way and don't go any further.

Pulling at this lever opens the bonnet. This car's bonnet is not house to a power house. It's house to a minuscule 3 pot engine. But the engine is EXCELLENT for short city runs. And, for getting through the chock-a-block traffic on Mumbai's streets.

Moving on to the Exteriors:

These are the 2005 Alto's tail lamps. Old school, no frills. But, they get the job done. They're not like today's LED containing lamps. However, they're well built and well looked after. I see numerous cars on Mumbai's road after the rains with headlamps and tail lamps full of water. But these lamps on our Alto, they've never broken. Neither have they ever leaked and allowed water in. That's clear proof of how well this car was built as well as how well dad's maintained her !

These are the car's knobby little tyres. Standard, factory fitted rims. No alloy or spoke business here. They came from the factory with tyres from JK Tyre, but down the way, dad's upgraded them to Goodyear tyres.

This car's passes the Bharat Stage 3 emission norms. These norms are the Indian equivalent of the Euro 3 standard.

The under body is absolutely clean. There's no hanging wires here. Everything is well assembled.

Under the Hood:

Here's the Alto's tiny 3 pot petrol engine. It's got 4 valves per cylinder and 3 cylinders in all. It produces 45 bhp accompanied by around 6 kgm of torque. It's mated with a 5 speed manual gear box. The engine can push the Alto up to speeds of 100 km/hr. But after that, the ride gets jittery and unstable.

Final Verdict:

This car's 8 years old. So, I can't really give it a rating. Further more, I can't say much about what it should have and shouldn't have. All I can say is that Old Faithful's served us well. Very well. She's faced the rains and summers of Mumbai. She's faced trips across the Western Ghats. She's covered around 50,000 kilometres in this lifetime of her's. Yet, she forges forward, not giving up on us once. Hence, hats off to Old Faithful !

- Naayl Humza,

  15 year old Car Enthusiast.

The Car To Save The Planet In : Mahindra's Reva e2o

       

             So it's name ends with an "o". It's an easy guess that it's a Mahindra (every Mahindra branded car's name ends with an "o"). AND when you read "Mahindra", the first thought that enters your mind is a massively large diesel guzzling SUV. But, Mahindra's newest introduction in the Indian market is quite contrary to Mahindra's brand image. The "Reva e2o" is a petite hatchback which makes it easy to zip around in the city. And, it DOES NOT run on diesel. It's an electric. All electric. No hybrid or micro hybrid stuff hear. PURE ELECTRIC.

The e2o costs 6.03 lakhs ON-ROAD MUMBAI. This price is applicable to the Base of the Range model, the T0. Due to this pricing, the e2o enters Hyundai i20 and Maruti Swift territory and that may not make it very appealing.

Exteriors:

The e2o looks amazing when viewed from the front. It's small, compact. Yet, it has stunning looks. The stylish headlamps rounded around the wide grille look really good. The Mahindra logo adorns the grille. However, when i had a look at the e2o for the first time, the front bumper and grille design didn't appeal much to me. But, as time passes, the looks grow on you and you actually begin to like them alot.

This is how the e2o originally took birth. This concept, the Reva NXR was designed by the famous Indian car modification firm DC Design. After years of working on building something practical, the guys at Mahindra achieved the stunning, road ready design of the e2o.

So this is the side view of the Reva e2o. It is visibly tiny. Very tiny. The flared wheel arches add alot of the good looks to the e2o. Note that the e2o is a two door car which seats four. This is a first in a car of this segment and is something which will be liked a lot by teens buying their first car. However, quite a few people may not like the fact that the e2o is a two door.

Another point to be noted is that the e2o's body is not painted. The colour is impregnated into the body panels, thus preventing the e2o's body from getting scratched easily. This is a very clever thought on Mahindra's part.

The e20's rear looks compact. And tiny. And miniscule. And zippy. It's a new design in the Indian market and I guess that it'll go down well. But, it's a design which takes time to get used to. It grows on you.

The Reva e2o's alloy design is striking. It's stylish and is in keeping with the modern theme of the car.

Interiors:

Compared to previous generation Reva cars, this car's interior job is better. By leaps and bounds ! It looks and feels better built and everything is put together really well. Mahindra has added a bit of gloss to the dashboard centre panel which is a design element borrowed straight from it's diesel guzzling cousin, the XUV.

The steering feels chunky and is nice to hold. However, do note that the e2o DOES NOT have a power steering. So this is a major down side when you're driving in the city. Another thing which I noticed in the e2o's steering was that steering mounted controls were sorely missed. Mahindra should've had steering mounted controls especially due to the presence of such a high tech music and entertainment system.

This is the e2o's automatic gear lever. It's well contoured and fits well in the hand. Notice the "B" which stands for boost mode which gives your Reva some extra juice. This is especially useful when overtaking or when you need faster short sprints.  The presence of an automatic gear box in the Reva makes it really easy to drive by people of all ages.

Further, the power window controls are placed in the centre between the Driver and Passenger's seats behind the gear lever. This is similar to the Mahindra Scorpio.

This is the e2o's speedometer combined with the battery, efficiency and gear display. Further, it houses the e2o's odometer. The blue and white colour scheme looks very Tron-esque.

Shown here is the e2o's 6.2 inch entertainment screen. Actually, it does alot more - it displays GPS information, doubles up as a reverse camera display and it also shows you your driving efficiency. So, let's just call it the e2o's "Control Panel". 

Talking about control panels, another interesting feature of the e2o is that it's got an app available on iOS, Android and Blackberry devices using which you can remotely control and view stats of your e2o. Using the app, you can remotely turn on your e2o's airconditioner before entering the car inorder to cool down the car's cabin. The app also shows you your car's available range on that charge. You can also remote lock and unlock your e2o using the app on your phone !

The app is a cool and smart idea on Mahindra's part to add something interesting to the Reva brand image.

Further, Mahindra has teamed up with JBL for the audio system of the e2o. So that's something you may find interesting too.

Under the Hood:

So...um. There's nothing under the hood. Actually there is something - it's a spare wheel. And a brake booster. And the wiper fluid. Not much more.

So the e2o's electric motor is a 3 Phase Induction Motor. It produces a paltry 25 bhp at 3750 RPM. And 5.3 Kgm of torque. These figures can't compete with those of the e2o's petrol counterparts. But again, the e2o is a city car where alot of power isn't needed. 

Final Verdict:

               The Mahindra Reva e2o is a car you'd buy as your 2nd car. Don't expect it to do everything a petrol or diesel car can do - it's not good for highway driving, overtaking or carrying a family of 5 along. Further, the car being a 2 door may not be liked by many because climbing into the rear seats may be tough for adults.

             If you're buying your first car, don't have to ferry around more than 3 people and need a car which is very cheap to run, the e2o is your best bet. But then, be ready to sacrifice quite a few bells and whistles available on the e2o's petroleum run counterparts.

- Naayl Humza,

  14 year old Car Enthusiast . 

The Swift Dzire: The Daddy Long Legs Swift

         
       The Maruti Swift was released by Maruti Suzuki in India in 2005. It's remained steady in the Indian market for 8 years now (with design refreshes). Three years down the line after the Swift's 2005 launch, Maruti Suzuki came up with a new car which took the market by a storm - the Swift Dzire. It was essentially a Swift with an elongated boot or one could say, a cheaper option than the SX4. But it sold, like hot cakes. Now there's been a design refresh and Maruti Suzuki's come up with a much smarter and sturdier looking car. The current Dzire comes in three variants:

1. LXi / LDi (the base model)
2. VXi / VDi ( middle of the range model)
3. ZXi / ZDi (the top of the line model)

Moving on to the interiors:

It can be said with ease that the Swift Dzire's Interiors are the most elegant and classy ones which can be bought at the price point of 5 to 7 lakhs. The interiors have an exuberance of elegance. I personally like them alot. There are visible influences from the Kizashi's interiors too - like the steering wheel, the water fall like centre console and the basic contours of the dashboard. I was never really fond of the previous Dzire's interiors which were similar to those of the previous generation Swift. But these interiors in comparison are out of the world. 

There's loads of design and part sharing going on here - the Swift, Swift Dzire and the Ertiga have the same dashboard design with minor changes like changes in the color scheme and different accents in the dashboard.

The gear knob is like a golf ball. The knobby design fits well in the palm and is comfortable to hold. The silver gear indicator backed by beige adds to the elegance in the cabin of the Dzire. Further, the silvery finish breaks the monotony in an otherwise ocean of beige.

This above is the Dzire's automatic gear lever. Note that the automatic transmission is a 4 speed unit and is only available on the Petrol Vxi variant.

This is the driver's door. Everything looks in sync and the basic design of all the door pad components just blends together really well. The presence of a bottle holder in the door is a pleasant sight. Further, the faux wood accent looks very classy.

The truth is that the faux wood accents in the interiors of the Dzire lend an upmarket feeling to the interiors. These are the one of the reasons why the Dzire's cabin is miles ahead of any of the competition. I'd prefer the Dzire's interiors to those of the Tata Manza, the Mahindra Verito or the Toyota Etios.

The faux wood accents in the Dzire are just right. They don't seem overdone and garish like faux wood does in quite a few other cars.

        
Notice the beige honeycomb grille for the speakers. This looks nice. Interestingly, the Dzire comes with 4 speakers and 2 tweeters on it's top most variants (Zxi/Zdi). So, audio is nice and clear. Audio enthusiasts, look at other speaker options for the Dzire. But, for the average Joe, the Dzire's music quality is appreciable. I liked the quality of music playback from the Dzire's factory fitted music system.

 The Dzire's head unit is also miles ahead of the competition. It's easy to use, looks good and has a USB port. Another plus point is the large display which looks nice.

The slide out cup holders near the Air conditioner vents are a clever decision on Maruti Suzuki's part. The cup holders are ergonomically placed too. Ideal for keeping your Red Bull / Coke can cool. Excellent for summer.

Notice the centre console. The water fall type center console is a first for cars in the Dzire's segment. It exudes a luxurious feel (waterfall type consoles are usually found on cars around 15 lakhs and above...).

The steering wheel feels well built, feels good to hold and there's no doubt that it looks stylish. The aluminium like base with the black parts on it looks sporty. Again, this is another example of part sharing between the Swift, the Dzire and the Ertiga. The steering wheel is more or less the same one with slight variations. But, I'm not complaining. I feel that the steering wheel looks awesome. Plus, the steering wheel design is influenced a lot by the design of the Kizashi's steering wheel which is a plus point.

The seats in the Dzire feel well padded and comfy. The beige fabric looks nice. The seats are comfortable for long drives.

The Exteriors:

The Dzire retains most of the handsome and well contoured front of it's cousin, the Swift. However, there are minute tweaks to the bumper design. The contour on the bumper around the fog lamp housing reminds me of a fang. It looks aggressive, and is eye catching. The headlamps being pulled back and elongated make them look much better than those of the previous Dzire. The OVRM's with built in turning indicators are a nice inclusion.

Despite however nice the Swift Dzire looks at the front, it look tiny and disproportionate at the rear. It seems as if there's a sudden stop in the continuity of the design. Actually, it looks like the alot of the boot's been cut off. That's essentially the truth. This has been done to get the Dzire's length under 4 meters. This reduces the amount of tax payable on the Dzire. Another reason seems to be that the previous gen Dzire which had a boot as large as the SX4 and was cheaper than the SX4 was eating into the SX4's sales. So essentially Maruti Suzuki was losing money because if the same number of SX4's had sold, then they would've made alot more.

The rear lamps of the Dzire seem to be inspired from the Kizashi's rear lamps. However, they seem to be a stunted version of the Kizashi's rear lamps. The chrome strip on the boot does help distract one's attention from this otherwise strange looking rear of the Dzire.

Looking at this sideview of the Dzire, you'll notice it's gorky and disproportionate dimensions. A visible difference however is that it's rear glass area has grown in comparison to the Swift.

Under the Hood:

The Dzire is available with both, petrol as well as diesel engines. The petrol is a 1.2 liter K series 4 cylinder engine. It produces 87 bhp @ 6000 rpm and 11.4 kgm of torque @ 4000 rpm. The diesel engine is a DDiS 1.3 liter unit which produces 75 bhp @ 4000 rpm and 19 kgm of torque @ 2000 rpm. 

Both engines are mated to a 5 speed manual transmission. However, the Vxi petrol model has an option of a 4 speed automatic transmission.

The engines are the same as those in the Swift.

Final Verdict:

The Swift Dzire is a car which is the best of both worlds - it is compact like a hatchback and easily fits into small parking spaces. On the other hand, because it is a notch back, it has the advantage which sedans have over hatchbacks - it has more boot space than most hatchbacks in it's segment.

If you like the Swift alot, yet don't find it very practical as a family car due to limited boot space, look no where other than the Dzire. The Dzire encompasses the good looks and revvy engines of the Swift in a more elegant and practical form factor.

Hence, if you have around 6 - 7 lakhs to spend on a family car, i'd recommend giving the Dzire a look. You may just like it alot and find it to fit most or all of your requirements.

- Naayl Humza,

  14 year old car Enthusiast.

Is Diesel the way to go ?

So. You're looking at new car purchase options. You've probably narrowed down to a particular model from a specific company. But there's one more choice to make before you sign on the dotted line - Petrol or Diesel. Ideally, a diesel car sounds cheaper to run, doesn't it ? But considering the premium one usually pays to buy a diesel variant of a car over a petrol variant, is it worth it ? Nowadays, fuel costs are spiking up like mad. Since diesel is cheaper than petrol, it would be an obvious decision of most buyers to go in for a diesel car.

      Consider a Maruti Suzuki Swift. This is an ideal example. The top of the line Petrol variant (Zxi) costs Rs. 6,91,000 (ON ROAD MUMBAI). While the top of the line diesel variant (ZDi) costs Rs.8,34,000 (ON ROAD MUMBAI). That's a price differential of nearly 1 and a half lakhs !! But is this extra expense really justified ?
      The worth of this investment really depends on the amount you drive. If you're driving more than 60,000 to 70,000 kilometres in a year AND, you're planning to hold onto the car for around 4 years, the investment is worth it. This is not just because diesel is cheaper. But, consider the extra cost of the car too.

	Petrol Car	Diesel Car
Extra Cost of Car	-	1,50,000
Cost of fuel	Rs. 75 per liter	Rs. 55 per liter
Efficiency	15 km/pl	15 km/pl
Cost per km	Rs.5	Rs. 3.6
Total Cost for 60,000 km  (1 year out of 4 years)	Rs. 3,00,000	Rs. 2,16,000 + 37,500 =  Rs. 2,53,500 /-
Total running cost for 4 years	Rs. 12,00,000 (3,00,000 x4)	Rs. 10,14,000 (2,53,500 x 4)

*None of the costs above include the cost of spares, servicing and other miscellaneous repairs.

Under Total Cost for 60,000 km (1 year out of 4 years), the price break up for the diesel car is:

60,000 km x Rs. 3.6 = Rs. 2,16,000/-
Rs.1,50,000 / 4 years =  Rs. 37,500/-

However, if you drive less than 60,000 km per year, then it may not be an economically viable decision to go in for a diesel car.

	Petrol Car	Diesel Car
Extra Cost of Car	-	1,50,000
Cost of fuel	Rs. 75 per liter	Rs. 55 per liter
Efficiency	15 km/pl	15 km/pl
Cost per km	Rs.5	Rs. 3.6
Total Cost for 20,000 km  (1 year out of 4 years)	Rs. 1,00,000 /-	Rs. 72,000 + Rs. 37,500 = Rs. 1,09,500 /-
Total running cost for 4 years	Rs. 4,00,000 (1,00,000 x 4)	Rs. 4,38,000 (1,09,500 x 4)

Hence, if you'll be mainly doing city driving (upto 50 to 60 km per day) you'll be better off with a petrol car. It'll end up being cheaper than buying a diesel car. However, if you drive alot (above 100 km per day), you'd be better off with a diesel car. Hence, go in for a diesel car only if you drive more than 50,000 km per year. Otherwise, it'll be money down the drain. Judge for yourself. Buy smartly.

- Naayl Humza,

  14 year old Car Enthusiast 

Mahindra's Korean T-Rex : The Ssangyong Rexton

             
Ok. I admit. Ssangyong isn't a brand which you may have heard of until last year. Mahindra's acquired the Korean automotive company and I must say that Ssangyong does boast of an impressive portfolio of automobiles - There's the Chairman which is a luxury sedan (with upto a 5 liter V8 engine), there's the Kyron, The Korando (the tiny SUV of the range), the Rodius, the Actyon and Actyon Sports, and finally... THE REXTON W which this review is about. The Rexton is the big, burly SUV which would do pretty well off road as well as which would overshadow many other cars on the road. That's because it's massive externally.
           The Rexton is longer as well as wider than a Toyota Fortuner. This translates into a much larger onroad size than the Fortuner. However, external size doesn't always determine interior space. Read on to find out more.. Another thing you may notice about the Rexton is it's striking similarity to the Mercedes M Class. That's probably the profound impact of the Ssangyong's previous Mercedes Benz association.

Interiors:

The plastics on the Rexton's dashboard feel rich when touched and the build quality is top notch. The simple black and beige interior scheme may not appeal to everyone. But personally, I loved it. The interiors are elegant and exude class. Every part seems in place and seems well fitted.

The Ssangyong Rexton's leather wrapped steering feels well built and thick. It fits snugly in one's hands and the music controls on the steering are a welcome addition. Further, looking closer, you may notice the "D+" and "D-" buttons on the steering. They are for shifting up / down. Mahindra could've equipped the Rexton with paddle shifts which would make driving it loads of fun. But, they've introduced a new concept to the Indian market in the Rexton - which is a good job on their part.

 Here's the cruise control stalk. It's a clever addition on Mahindra's part because cruise control seems to be making it's way into the Indian market in many cars. However, the stalk feels like an after market addition and doesn't gel with the rest of the interiors. There's a world of a difference between the steering wheel's build and the build of the cruise control stalk. The cruise control stalk's quality seems inadequate and it feels as if it may break off sometime.

The centre console is pretty simple. It's got faux wood with metal accents and a beige surrounding. It looks elegant and luxurious. There's the semi circle shaped A/C controls along with the metallic circle controls for the air conditioner.

The centre console also houses the touch screen Kenwood infotainment system which is GPS enabled.

The Gear Shifter on the Automatic version feels solid in hand and the faux wood accent on it looks pretty good, coupled with the machined metal around it. Mahindra claims that this 5 speed automatic transmission has been built with Mercedes Benz. 

This was something eyecatching on the Driver's side door panel. The Faux wood accent is home to the seat controls. The seats feature memory for upto 3 seating presets which is pretty impressive in a car of it's segment. The door handle which is chrome plated feels in sync with the rest of the trim...

The driver's seat in the Rexton is very comfy and is very welcoming. It's got adequate under thigh support as well as I could get an ideal seating position in it in a matter of seconds ! The electronic seat adjustment is also very convenient.

The centre console for the 2nd row of seats is ergonomically designed. It includes two air conditioning ducts, along with two flip out cup holders. The cup holders were something which I really liked because they're an ideal addition for those highway coffee / hot chocolate stop overs.

There's the sunroof... but, it's cover retracts manually. So there's cost cutting going on there. But the addition of a sunroof does lighten up the cabin. It would've been really nice if the Rexton was equipped with a larger sunroof however. A premium of a lakh or two for a panoramic sunroof would've really added to the Rexton's value.

The 2nd row seats are flat... LITERALLY FLAT ! There's barely any under thigh support and they just feel uncomfortable after you've sat in the Driver's seat. There's a vast difference in comfort between the driver's seat and the 2nd row of seats. When it comes to comfort, if the driver's seat score a 8 / 10, this scores a 4/10. The Toyota Fortuner's second row of seats is much more comfortable than the Rexton's.

However, the 2nd row of seats does come with a good amount of leg room. But, it doesn't come with as much legroom as the Mahindra XUV 500 does. (The XUV 500 comes with LOADS of leg room)

The 2nd row also comes with a very well bolstered arm rest.

The 2nd row door panel is very simple. But, it's solid and sturdy. Plus, the faux wood accents combined with the chrome door handle look elegant. The metallic rim around the speaker breaks the monotony of the beige panel and there's a puddle lamp on the door which is a thoughtful inclusion.

Boot space is quite large - it'll easily gobble up 2 suitcases. The 3rd row seats fold down, creating a nearly flat loading space. You could easily carry luggage in here for those weekend escapades, or occasional airport runs. 

The Exteriors:

The Rexton's headlamps stand out. They are well styled and the projectors make them really attractive looking. Further, there's REXTON engraved in the projector sides. On an overall, it's the most stylish headlamp assembly in it's segment. Now only if it came with headlamp washers...

The aggressive looking Foglamps with turn indicators look mean. They look like fangs on a beast ready to pounce at you. Those combined with the honey comb grille look awesome !

The front grille with it's mean looking chrome strips is encrusted with the elegant chrome Ssangyong insignia.

The Rexton's wheel design is sporty and attractive looking. It comes with 16 inch rubber which looks chunky on the Rexton.

The Rexton's side mirrors look chunky and big and may not be appreciated by all. Even the triangular turning indicator on the OVRM may be a hit with some and may be a lose with some. I personally didn't like the OVRM design.

There's the Rexton W badge on both sides on the rear pillar.

 

Under the Hood:

Both the Rexton variants come with 2.7 liter 5 cylinder diesel engines, each of which are in a different state of tune. The Engine under the lower end model's (RX5) hood is a 2.7 liter powerplant producing 162 Bhp and 34 kgm of torque. This engine in the RX5 is mated to a 5 speed manual transmission and comes equipped with a Torque on Demand 4WD system.

The Engine under the higher end model's (RX7) hood is a 2.7 liter 5 cylinder unit which is higher tuned and produces 184 Bhp accompanied by 40.2 kgm of torque. This engine is mated to a 5 speed automatic transmission developed along with Mercedes Benz and comes with All Wheel Drive.

Final Verdict:

      The Rexton is a really good package considering it's price - 22 to 25 lakhs (depending on where you buy it and which model you buy). However there are a few nitty gritties which still need sorting out - like the flat and uncomfortable second row of seats and the high luggage loading lip. If you need a car for out of station trips with a family of 5 or more, I wouldn't recommend the Rexton. However, if you want the most powerful engined car in the segment, then you could go for the RX7 model. But, I'd still recommend checking out the Toyota Fortuner or the Ford Endeavour before you go forward with buying the Rexton.

- Naayl Humza,

  14 year old Car Enthusiast