Discover the Popular Hatchback: VXi, ZXi, and ZXi+ Variants
This article explores a top-selling hatchback, highlighting its VXi (Optional), ZXi, and ZXi+ (top model) variants. It is also available with a CNG option in the VXi and ZXi variants. This car is known for its excellent mileage, resale value, and after-sales service, offering A1 quality in these aspects.
Key and Access
The car features a remote central locking key with lock and unlock buttons. The car’s logo is present on the back of the key. For entry, you will use the remote key with lock and unlock functions. The door handles are body-colored. Inside the driver’s door, you’ll find controls for all four power windows, a lock/unlock button, and controls for the side mirrors. The door opener has a chrome finish, and there’s a speaker and bottle holder. Fabric details are also present on the door trim.
Exterior Design
Front Profile The front fascia includes turn indicators placed at the bottom. This specific variant does not come with DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) or fog lamps, which are available in higher variants. The lower grill is finished in black.
Side Profile On the side, you will find normal steel rims with wheel covers. The side mirrors (ORVMs) are body-colored, electrically adjustable, and have integrated turn indicators. Both the A-pillar and B-pillar are black.
Rear Design The rear profile boasts a sporty look with prominent taillights that include integrated turn indicators and reverse lights. The car’s logo is in the center. A defogger and a high-mount stop lamp are present. It also has a power antenna. The bumper is body-colored and features four reverse parking sensors and reflectors on both sides. A reverse parking camera is not included in this variant but is available in higher ZXi+ variants.
Dimensions and Ground Clearance The car has a length of 3860 mm, a width of 1735 mm, and a height of 1520 mm. The wheelbase measures 2450 mm. It offers a ground clearance of 163 mm.
Color Options Available color options include Red, White, Grey, and Blue.
Interior Features and Comfort
Cabin Overview The interior features an all-black dashboard. The cabin includes six airbags as a standard safety feature. The dashboard is entirely black.
Dashboard and Infotainment A touchscreen display is centrally located. It supports Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, USB, and AUX connectivity. This variant does not include a reverse camera, which can be installed as an accessory later. Below the touchscreen, you’ll find a hazard light switch and black AC vents.
Driver’s Cockpit The steering wheel features the car’s logo. It is a flat-bottom, tilt-adjustable steering wheel. While this variant lacks steering-mounted audio controls, it does have voice command and telephone controls near the touchscreen. Manual headlamp and wiper controls are on stalks. The instrument cluster includes an RPM meter, a speedometer (marked up to 220 km/h), and a Multi-Information Display (MID). The MID shows range, average mileage, time, and seatbelt reminders. It also displays information like fuel levels and trip details.
Other driver-side features include a dead pedal, levers for fuel cap and bonnet release, a headlight leveler switch, and switches for traction control and idle start/stop. The seats are fabric and offer a recline option, but no height adjustment in this VXi variant.
Center Console The center console is slightly curved towards the driver. Climate control is manual, allowing adjustment of fan speed and temperature, but it does not have an “auto” mode. A “Max Cool” button is available. There is a 12V charging outlet, a USB port, and ample storage space. The top model offers a wireless charging pad. Two cup holders are present. The car comes with a 5-speed manual transmission, with an automatic option also available (though manual is standard for CNG variants). A manual handbrake is also included.
Rear Passenger Space The rear door trim is all black, with chrome door handles, power window controls, a speaker, and a bottle holder. The rear cabin offers adequate legroom and thigh support for two adults to sit comfortably. It includes grab handles and a parcel tray. Two fixed headrests are provided, along with three seatbelt points and child seat mounts (ISOFIX). There are no rear AC vents.
Storage and Utility The glove box is a normal size and does not have a cooling function. It offers decent space for your belongings. A yellow roof light and a microphone are present. There’s a vanity mirror on the passenger side and a ticket holder on the driver’s side.
Engine and Performance
The car is powered by a 1.2-liter Z-series 3-cylinder petrol engine. This engine produces 81 PS of power and 111 Nm of torque. The engine bay includes proper insulation.
Mileage The manual transmission variant offers good mileage. The automatic transmission variant claims a mileage of up to 25 km/l. The fuel tank capacity is 35 liters for petrol variants.
Safety Features
Key safety features include ABS with EBD, six airbags, reverse parking sensors, a speed alert system, seatbelt warning, engine immobilizer, crash sensor, traction control, and ESP.
Boot Space
The car provides a generous boot space of 265 liters. It includes a hook for hanging items and a toolkit. The spare wheel is a 14-inch normal steel rim, matching the size of the main tires. A parcel tray is also provided. For CNG variants, the boot space will be reduced due to the CNG tank. The rear seats are 100% foldable, offering versatile cargo options.
Pricing and Warranty
Price Details The VXi manual transmission variant has an ex-showroom price of ₹7,49,000, with an on-road price of approximately ₹8,81,000. The VXi CNG variant is priced at around ₹9,01,000, making it approximately ₹1,00,000 more expensive than the petrol VXi.
Special Offers During year-end sales, customers can avail significant discounts ranging from ₹50,000 to ₹70,000 on models manufactured in 2024.
Warranty The car comes with a 3-year or 1 lakh km warranty, which can be extended for an additional charge.
