Comments on: CHANA BENNI 1.3L A/T Test Drive http://www.tsikot.com/chana-benni-13l-at-test-drive/ Tsikot.com News Portal Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:09:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Bwanachana http://www.tsikot.com/chana-benni-13l-at-test-drive/comment-page-1/#comment-24792 Bwanachana Fri, 28 Oct 2011 06:10:56 +0000 http://www.tsikot.com/?p=244#comment-24792 I guess that when reviewing a vehicle developed and made in China, one should liken the comparison not to new cars but the first Japanese cars that were made in the 1960's.  At that time the Japanese built cars (Datsuns & Toyotas) were considered to be disposable tin boxes with a life of 6 months.  Today Nissan, Toyota, Honda, Suzuki, Mazda, Mitsubishi and mare are market leaders all over the world.  The slogan "the car behind you is a Toyota" goes to say so much.  So come on CHANA, one day "the car in front of you and behind you is a CHANA" should become reality.  I guess that when reviewing a vehicle developed and made in China, one should liken the comparison not to new cars but the first Japanese cars that were made in the 1960′s.  At that time the Japanese built cars (Datsuns & Toyotas) were considered to be disposable tin boxes with a life of 6 months.  Today Nissan, Toyota, Honda, Suzuki, Mazda, Mitsubishi and mare are market leaders all over the world.  The slogan “the car behind you is a Toyota” goes to say so much.  So come on CHANA, one day “the car in front of you and behind you is a CHANA” should become reality. 

]]> By: Thick Slice of Beef http://www.tsikot.com/chana-benni-13l-at-test-drive/comment-page-1/#comment-11522 Thick Slice of Beef Mon, 05 Jul 2010 07:14:11 +0000 http://www.tsikot.com/?p=244#comment-11522 I test drove the Chana Benni 1.3 M/T last July 3, 2010 and my overall impression of the car was negative. 1) The fit and finish of the exterior is far off from the Japanese and Korean cars. 2) The fit and finish of the interior is very cheap looking. 3) The steering wheel is too big for the interior. 4) The transmission is clunky to shift and shifting to the next gear is not precise. 5) The transmission is noisy and has a bad transmission's whine. 6) The driver's seat is HORRIBLE. It cannot be adjusted to a comfortable position making the driver's ergonomic position very bad. I can imagine the back aches after driving the Benni for 4 straight hours. 7) Engine is strong but not so "revable". It sounds like it would explode if you over-revved it. 8) Brakes are so-so. The car will stop when you depress the brake pedal but somewhere in your mind you are very very hopeful they will not fail you during emergencies. 9) No credible data yet for durability and owners' pride. 10) Aircon is fine. At least the interior of the car is cool and comfortable. If you've driven Japanese and Korean (Hyundai), you'll most certainly not like the Benni. If this is your first car then you'll have nothing to compare it to except the taxis, jeepneys and buses you've ridden before and therefore, you probably will be excited to own the Benni. For those that are thinking of getting the Benni as a second car then do so at your own risk. I would, hands down, recommend the really, really super great mighty mite Hyundai i10 (1.1 A/T or 1.2 A/T) anytime. I own an i10 as my third car and it never ceases to put a smile on my face. Test drive one and see what I mean. I test drove the Chana Benni 1.3 M/T last July 3, 2010 and my overall impression of the car was negative.

1) The fit and finish of the exterior is far off from the Japanese and Korean cars.
2) The fit and finish of the interior is very cheap looking.
3) The steering wheel is too big for the interior.
4) The transmission is clunky to shift and shifting to the next gear is not precise.
5) The transmission is noisy and has a bad transmission’s whine.
6) The driver’s seat is HORRIBLE. It cannot be adjusted to a comfortable position making the driver’s ergonomic position very bad. I can imagine the back aches after driving the Benni for 4 straight hours.
7) Engine is strong but not so “revable”. It sounds like it would explode if you over-revved it.
8) Brakes are so-so. The car will stop when you depress the brake pedal but somewhere in your mind you are very very hopeful they will not fail you during emergencies.
9) No credible data yet for durability and owners’ pride.
10) Aircon is fine. At least the interior of the car is cool and comfortable.

If you’ve driven Japanese and Korean (Hyundai), you’ll most certainly not like the Benni. If this is your first car then you’ll have nothing to compare it to except the taxis, jeepneys and buses you’ve ridden before and therefore, you probably will be excited to own the Benni.

For those that are thinking of getting the Benni as a second car then do so at your own risk. I would, hands down, recommend the really, really super great mighty mite Hyundai i10 (1.1 A/T or 1.2 A/T) anytime. I own an i10 as my third car and it never ceases to put a smile on my face. Test drive one and see what I mean.

]]> By: mannigas http://www.tsikot.com/chana-benni-13l-at-test-drive/comment-page-1/#comment-9814 mannigas Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:12:22 +0000 http://www.tsikot.com/?p=244#comment-9814 I like the benni too., The features are superior compared to other sub compact cars in the market, and the price can be affordable. The MT cost P 389K, due to chana's big promo discounts. With regards to its aircon system, I think the benni seems cool enough. Maybe, Mr.Roque did the test drive during noon time, and without a good tint, the car requires ample time to cools its interior. The same thing apply with all cars. As soon as my car loan application was approved, I think I will be getting a benni. I like the benni too., The features are superior compared to other sub compact cars in the market, and the price can be affordable. The MT cost P 389K, due to chana’s big promo discounts.

With regards to its aircon system, I think the benni seems cool enough. Maybe, Mr.Roque did the test drive during noon time, and without a good tint, the car requires ample time to cools its interior. The same thing apply with all cars.

As soon as my car loan application was approved, I think I will be getting a benni.

]]> By: REDA AZAMOUM http://www.tsikot.com/chana-benni-13l-at-test-drive/comment-page-1/#comment-9666 REDA AZAMOUM Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:28:34 +0000 http://www.tsikot.com/?p=244#comment-9666 I SEE, the benni is verry verry verry nice, by contribution of alto, atos, qq308...etc. it's verry cool when we driving it, thank you,because i have chana benni. I SEE, the benni is verry verry verry nice, by contribution of alto, atos, qq308…etc. it’s verry cool when we driving it, thank you,because i have chana benni.

]]> By: Jem http://www.tsikot.com/chana-benni-13l-at-test-drive/comment-page-1/#comment-9660 Jem Sun, 20 Dec 2009 02:38:44 +0000 http://www.tsikot.com/?p=244#comment-9660 The logo reminds of... Star Trek :P Don't be so harsh, they're newbs, give them the chance. With regards with the cheap plastic look, most modern cars, even Japanese cars, have cheaper looking plastics that what they used to have in the 90's. The logo reminds of… Star Trek :P

Don’t be so harsh, they’re newbs, give them the chance. With regards with the cheap plastic look, most modern cars, even Japanese cars, have cheaper looking plastics that what they used to have in the 90′s.

]]> By: mostafa http://www.tsikot.com/chana-benni-13l-at-test-drive/comment-page-1/#comment-9609 mostafa Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:46:59 +0000 http://www.tsikot.com/?p=244#comment-9609 i'm a benni owner myself ...honstly its a very good car compared to others... also for its options but the only problem that i faced is the balance followed by high speed ..you get a feeling that the air may flip it ...but as it wasm said that the car was not bulit for speed and handling ....as for its price its very good to own a car with low price and got full option i hope the company get rid from these sid effects....D:D:D:D:D i’m a benni owner myself …honstly its a very good car compared to others… also for its options but the only problem that i faced is the balance followed by high speed ..you get a feeling that the air may flip it …but as it wasm said that the car was not bulit for speed and handling ….as for its price its very good to own a car with low price and got full option i hope the company get rid from these sid effects….D:D:D:D:D

]]> By: love http://www.tsikot.com/chana-benni-13l-at-test-drive/comment-page-1/#comment-9580 love Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:33:41 +0000 http://www.tsikot.com/?p=244#comment-9580 bakit china brand? pa pwede naman korea brand! kasi d pa pwede sa pilipinas yun china brand mahal kasi mura lang sa china kahit ano sabihin niyo china pa rin yan no safety marami kasi nang yari sa chinahinde pumuputok yun airbag ?is that true? bakit china brand? pa pwede naman korea brand! kasi d pa pwede sa pilipinas yun china brand mahal kasi mura lang sa china kahit ano sabihin niyo china pa rin yan no safety marami kasi nang yari sa chinahinde pumuputok yun airbag ?is that true?

]]> By: GEO parts http://www.tsikot.com/chana-benni-13l-at-test-drive/comment-page-1/#comment-9563 GEO parts Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:29:31 +0000 http://www.tsikot.com/?p=244#comment-9563 the GEO brand of vehicles is hardly recognized. This comes from the short lived division of a corporation and the GEO brand last for a short time for a vehicle. The home of the GEO brand was the General Motor Corporation that started production in 1989. The line was intended to provide some competition to the Japanese vehicles that were being imported into the American market. Thanks <a href="http://www.iautobodyparts.com/geo/" rel="nofollow"> GEO parts </a> http://www.iautobodyparts.com/geo/ the GEO brand of vehicles is hardly recognized. This comes from the short lived division of a corporation and the GEO brand last for a short time for a vehicle. The home of the GEO brand was the General Motor Corporation that started production in 1989. The line was intended to provide some competition to the Japanese vehicles that were being imported into the American market.

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]]> By: Luis http://www.tsikot.com/chana-benni-13l-at-test-drive/comment-page-1/#comment-9544 Luis Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:54:07 +0000 http://www.tsikot.com/?p=244#comment-9544 correction: biggest sub-compact car engine compared to its main competitors; alto, qq, spark, getz, i10, celerio. XD correction: biggest sub-compact car engine compared to its main competitors; alto, qq, spark, getz, i10, celerio. XD

]]> By: Luis http://www.tsikot.com/chana-benni-13l-at-test-drive/comment-page-1/#comment-9543 Luis Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:46:37 +0000 http://www.tsikot.com/?p=244#comment-9543 PROS: has biggest sub-compact car engine @ 1.3L, 4 cyl, 16 valves, SOHC, average 16km/L!, euro III, more or less goes @ 150km/h, projecter-type headlamps, front and rear foglamps, 3rd brake lamp, side impact beams, ABS+EBD, air bags, immobilizer, key-less entry, very spacious for sub compact car and Php 405k.. to name a few. ...for more inquiries, contact: 0915-8873400 XD PROS: has biggest sub-compact car engine @ 1.3L, 4 cyl, 16 valves, SOHC, average 16km/L!, euro III, more or less goes @ 150km/h, projecter-type headlamps, front and rear foglamps, 3rd brake lamp, side impact beams, ABS+EBD, air bags, immobilizer, key-less entry, very spacious for sub compact car and Php 405k.. to name a few.

…for more inquiries, contact: 0915-8873400 XD

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