I was extremely impressed with the DCT’s shifts; how quick and smooth they are.
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So managed to hustle (pestering) a limited test drive of the GTX+ petrol turbo DCT. Initial thoughts:
- In an aggressive driving style, the engine is very responsive but does get a little loud higher on the revs. I was extremely impressed with the DCT’s shift; how quick and smooth they are. I tried the paddle shifters too and was very impressed. Car feels planted.
- In a sedate driving style, the engine is very quiet; you can only hear the wind noise from the a.c. and ventilated seats. You barely notice the DCT shifts
- The lane-keeping tech and emergency braking with definitely take some getting used to; especially the lane keeping given that it adjusts constantly in your hands
- The blind spot views in the cluster, ventilated seats and driving position, especially for the adjustable thigh support, (I’m 6’4″) are a huge blessing
- The ISG system works really well. You can hear the starter motor slightly (this is not the same system as the Maruti SVHS, because it’s not got a hybrid battery. It uses DC-DC converters to restart the engine on idle.)
- You’ll need a day to go through all the settings in the infotainment system considering there’s so much personalization to be had.
- The cabin is for sure a little claustrophobic because of the all black so the sunshade will mostly always be open
The dealer told me that the GTX+ diesel should get approval this week while the petrol should be done by the end of next week, in Tamilnadu
Hope it answers some fellow members’ questions or at least gives some insights.
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