The car is technologically a chartbuster. The nearly 1400 CC engine generates mammoth power. The interiors were a let down and disappointing. Much more was expected from FIAT when it comes to interiors. Anyways, the overall driving experience was amazing and its altogether a different experience driving a sedan. The experience's impact was very well felt when i came back to the driving seat of my i10. A cultural shock ;-)
It was time to move on!!
Later that day we came across Honda's showroom and there was this big banner saying "Test drive Honda Accord today!" Well...we promptly obeyed and very next moment we were there in the showroom and getting the keys of a "2009 Accord 2.4" to test. Driving expereince? well we are still recovering from the hangover. An even bigger cultural shock!!
I actually got both of the cars to drive on very improper roads and both of them were gliding over all those potholes. Linea very promptly beeped "Front Left Door" to let me know that its not closed properly. Accord beeped when on a very narrow section another car was passing by very closely. It also prompted right on the ignition for seat belts. Accord in its eighth generation has lots to offer as its the largest accord ever. The 2.4 litre i-VTEC Honda engine is a monster and it can easily take off if wings are given.
All eyes on Jazz due in Mid 2009.
Two "Luxury Sedans", two amazing drives. Not bad for a lazy Saturday!!
9 comments:
Well dude.... I couldn't help myself from noticing that this was the second time when you test drove cars, came back to you i10 and felt a bit "shocked"!!
Frankly speaking, you have a match winner in it's segment and trying to feel the car in parlance with the car from a higher segmet, you just test drove.... it's a little injustice to the babe!! Just think in this way.... no other car in the B segment has so much comfort and style jelled together as the
i10... not even from the engine point of view ;)!!
Hey!! any try on the new Honda City....??? :)
I know..am actually not comparing across segments..but as i said "cutural shock"..the two segments are altogether two different cultures and anyone is bound to have that shock after a drive :)
well...not everytime its the comparison of "engines" and the other techincal stuffs one can easily find on a website!!...
you got to feel the drive and 'experience' the entire way the four wheels cruise on any road....
I think the feedback is justified as far as the 'driving experience' is concerned...you know...not everyone is a mechanical engineer :)
Very true eves..!! btw..have you managed to get out of that accord..or you are still gliding in it!!
No....am still there hubbes :)...
ummmm...hmmmmmm......
I think I am in love with Accord...
Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeease don't even think about buying a FIAT :( (even if the interior gets better)
Accords are nice- Darpans First car- we loved it
Mechanical Engineer!!
Now that crashed straight onto my face!!
Thanks and Bye!!
whoa..!!chill everyone..no one is throwing anything..and nothing is crashing on anything..!!:)
arre baap re....lagta hai Sajal bhai load le liye :P
c'mon yaar I am your friend's wife, ab itna kya seriously lena har baat ko ;)
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