SX4 or Honda City?

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SX4 or Honda City?

14 years ago | Hanish Somaya

We faced a quandry in 2007, when we were confused between SX4 and Honda City V Tec (please note we found the IDSI version to be vastly underpowered and hence did not compare it with SX4). Everything else being similar, we made our decision in favour of SX4 solely due to the fact that while comparing cost of maintenance, cost of spares and cost of minor body repairs (that to our mind are the main expenses a self-driven car in an Indian city faces for the first 5 years) we realised that the rule of thumb ratio is 1:3. For every rupee spent on SX4, you need to spend 3 rupees on Honda City. While we did not mind spending the Rs.1.5 lac additional as a one time cost, it was the thought of ongoing costs that rattled us. Today, after 2 and a half years of driving the SX4, we are sure we made the right decision. It has given us 10kmpl in Chennai city, 15-17 kmpl on highway (always with AC on), great power delivery and overtaking, ease of driving etc. We have just sold it for a decent resale amount as we are shifting. The only negatives as far as we have been able to determine are a tendency for interiors / small parts to start rattling soon and also the rear view while reversing or parking is really constrained due to high boot. There is also a partial blind spot on the left and right corners while driving. So, my suggestion is that if your decision is based on refinement, overall finish and brand value, then go for Honda. But if you are prudent and conscious of recurring costs, then SX4 is the car to go for. Hope this helps...

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Sx4 has Awesome power
13 years ago | Krishna
Sx4 has Awesome power. U come to appreciate this when you are overtaking slow trucks on our ridiculously narrow state highways. Its god sent.Nice and spacious. You can go on road trips with loads of stuff on the back seat (you know, coke/beer, chips, blanket .. what more? go for Sx4!!!
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I love SX4
13 years ago | Balasubramannian
I love the eligent look of SX4 and also decided to purchase it as my dream car. But when i dorve the car and when I had to take a sharp right turn, i got blind folded with the fron frame. Hence I request and hope MUL get this feed back in the right spirt and work on the new model to be more successful
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Value for money
11 years ago | Gaurav yadav
I own a vdi from last one n half year, great car , huge boot space ,best in class headroom , very comfartable in long drive mileage upto 16.5 on highway and relible car , for more info mail me at gaurav_kumar_yadav@yahoo.in from gurgaon
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royal sx4
11 years ago | SANTHOSH
I HAVE BUYED SX4 CLEBERATION EDITION ........... AND I AM VERY PROUD TO BE AN SX4 USER ......IT IS ROCKING................ AND I HOPE THIS IS A GREAT THING............I LOVE SX4.......................................
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SX4 is reliable car
13 years ago | Vaishali Shah
Sx4 is a highly reliable car. I am using it for the past 1 year and whether it is monsoon or summer or winter, whichever climate, SX4 is tackling all the problems like excessive heat, water clogged roads, the ground clearance is good, so I drive the car when every other car corners! Also, Sx4 is Maruti product, so no worries for resale value too!!
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SX4 Rocks
13 years ago | Vaishali Shah
Maruti has done a wonderful job in providing the best ride quality for SX4. The suspension is velvetty avoiding almost all jerks from entering into the cabin. even the engine noise is unheard at higher speeds.If you are looking for a value for money luxurious sedan, go for SX4, with Maruti's service back up and superb resale value, you can buy SX4 without any worries.
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Sx4 is bigger than verna and honda city in both size and shape.
13 years ago | Binesh
Sx4 is bigger than verna and honda city in both size and shape. Hence it commands the way in crowded Indian roads, people pay respect to only bigger cars nowadays, and hence you are more safer on Sx4. Also, Sx4 gives you the prestige and pride to own a bigger sedan, which is very important for most of us!
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Sx4 has Awesome power
13 years ago | Linus
Sx4 has Awesome power. U come to appreciate this when you are overtaking slow trucks on our ridiculously narrow state highways. Its god sent.Nice and spacious. You can go on road trips with loads of stuff on the back seat (you know, coke/beer, chips, blanket .. what more? go for Sx4!!!
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Maruti Sx4 an eye-catchy muscular sedan.
13 years ago | Bivitha
Maruti Sx4 an eye-catchy muscular sedan. I observed so many people seeing my light blue SX4, mainly because of its muscular cuts and 16 inch mighty alloys and wheels. Sx4 is a brilliant handler and I am safe even when I drive beyond 150 kmph.
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SX4 is good choice
13 years ago | samar ansari
maruti sx4 is a good choice if you are not too concerned about fuel economy. As per maruti standards this is a big car and big cars dont return double figure mileage as stated to me by teh service engineer at maruti workshop during routine service. So if you are looking for a stylish option this is one of teh many.
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