I think this is now old topic. When gli a/t owners has no problem with its drive than why people keep on saying that. I haven't heard single gli A/T owner saying it sluggish.
Let me tell you, i was planning to upgrade my gli a/t to 1.6 altis but after driving 1.6, i came to the conclusion that its not worth changing, if only comparing drive.
But if you take it as what else you are getting in those 1 lakh extra than you should go for 1.6. Like Rims, DVD player with GPS, leather seats, two extra colours, name of altis and in last 1.6 dual vvti.
I have even tried manual gli which i was expecting to have greater pick as compare to auto but i dont find any difference in it. It's completely my personal opinion. You have right to disagree.
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