
Originally Posted by
ronallandottk
I finally took the plunge and got myself one, a white AT Hatchback. It's less than two weeks old, so I haven't logged that many kilometers on it yet, but thought I answer my own questions for those who may be interested:
1. I'm not sure, but I don't think it has an intercooler. It does apparently have an EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) cooler, which is not necessarily the same thing;
2. Power steering is electronic/motor driven;
3. Hmmm...haven't timed it myself. No place to drive it to 100 kph safely in the Metro...
4. Haven't done many curves at speed, but it seems to corner reasonably flat;
5. It's pretty comfortable, even over broken pavement, and even with the low profile 195/50R16 Kumho tires;
6. With only the driver, hitting humps is not an issue. Haven't tried it with a full load of passengers though. Ground clearance is 147 mm, which is about 18 mm smaller than my i10;
7. AC performs well. If you turn back the thermostat way back (into the red) the recirculate light and A/C light automatically turn off. If you turn it to max cooling (into the blue), the recirculate and A/C automatically turn on;
8. Sadly, no;
9. It's reasonably easy to park, but rear visibility through the rear window is pretty dismal. You have to rely on the side mirrors a lot;
10. If you put your right foot down, you'll leave most vehicles behind.
Still getting used to the following:
1. Low and reclined driving position. When I sit upright I hardly have any headroom (I'm 5'9");
2. Getting a feel for the front corners when maneuvering in tight places (like parking ramps and such);
3. Poor rear visibility. This car could really use a reversing camera or backup sensors. I didn't spend on them though;
4. Finding Euro IV diesel. Not many Unioil stations in my usual routes.
I love the whole package. Stylish, practical, powerful, efficient. Just getting used to the quirks.