Even though it’s not anything different from the imported V2 apart from the Black grille, still we believe the V2 despite not being the best looking cars around still manages to turn heads. It has a wider stance and good road presence and looks a lot better than the obnoxious looking JDM minis that you see on roads these days.
It still uses imported Hankook tires and the alloy rims that totally hide the nut bolts give an enhanced visual impression to the vehicle. The newly added mud flaps makes the car look ‘complete’. The V2 also comes with front fog lamps, rear spoiler and side mirrors with integrated turn signals, something which even the 13.91 lac Cultus misses. The bonnet and tail gate was also well insulated, which you won’t normally find in every local car.
Now the not-so-good part, the doors doesn’t produce the best of the sounds you would like to hear when you close the door. The boot lid has a key opener, unlike modern hatchbacks which doesn’t require you to use a key.
The Interior:
The V2 doesn’t look that small once you step inside the car. There is an ample head and leg room for both the front and rear passengers. Rear seats also come equipped with adjustable head rests and seat belts.
Generally the interior looks quite spacious and comfy. Design wise the dashboard is just okay and the controls are well within the reach, the barrel type meter cluster is well illuminated and the driving position is quite good too. What we don’t really like was the somewhat sticky gear alter which wasn’t as soft and smooth as we expected it to be.
The indicator stalk remains on the left side, which will require some time for the owner to get used to. Power window switches are located between the front passenger seats, which according to a Chinese fellow journalist gives easy access for all the passengers in the car to operate the windows- makes sense? Not too sure.
