Should I go with JDM Suzuki Wagon R Hybrid?

[askfriends]

Hello guys;
i am planning to buy car and my budget is around 15 to 16lac, so far i am considering jdm suzuki wagon R hybrid. i am also cinsidering pkdm wagon R and cultus.
so what do you guys suggest in terms of average, reliability, performance and maintenance?

[altisdualvvti]

if engine power and stuff suspension is not your priority then I would say go for wagonR. I am using 2013 non hybrid since last 3 years and total driven around 70k now. Other then routine Maintenance it didn't required any unusual maintenance till date. Highly recommended. It's a work horse

[anon36782927]

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[anon35615524]

To me, brand new FAW V2 seems better option in this much budget, otherwise, go for at least 1000 cc engine, if going for hatchback.

You can also get a well-maintained, good condition, used FAW V2 in very reasonable price (may be, you are able to save 1-2 lac PKR).

[hash737]

Do not recommend fraudulently imported JDM.
Invest your money in a used 2018-2019 cultus or new Suzuki Alto VXL. you will not regret inshAllah.

[askfriends]

thanks for your input, its really helpful since you already have it.
Do you think there is much difference in non-hybrid and hybrid version? Off course major difference would be its mileage. So have ever considered buying hybrid or not? and what do you recommend i should go with hybrid? since my main concern is good mileage, and low in maintenance. I can bear somewhat stiff suspension as i believe it wouldn't be that rick hard suspension.

Also share where did you get it? and ow much it cost

[askfriends]

thanks for the input.
i already opted out alto bcoz its too much pricey being a 660cc and no any jdm like features. and also i really dont like its shape from back.

[askfriends]

thats the main concern obviusly. So what do you suggest where to buy safe and clean car as i am already planning to use pakwheels service to be sure that its really original and non accidental.

[askfriends]

what mileage it offer?

[altisdualvvti]

The major difference in hybrid will be it's fuel average. Rest features depands on which package u r going with. Other than that I will suggest you. To take it's test driven especially on bumpy roads. As I said before it's suspensions are very hard 1 thing I dislike about the car.

[anon35615524]

In twin cities, it used to give me 12.5-13.5 kmpl on my route (from home to office and back) and driving conditions. I always drive with soft pedal and with utmost care (and now, on highways too).

On LHR-ISB motorway, I used to get the same mileage as my speed used to be 140 kmph (and above ), and once I drove around 85-90 kmph and it gave me around 20 kmpl + fuel efficiency.

If you will drive it around 110-115 kmph on highways, I am hopeful you will be able to get around ~16 kmpl fuel efficiency easily.

[Luke_mani]

My 2015 Ene Charge WagonR mileage as per the pictures. It's a great car provided you can find one with a verified auction sheet and atleast 4 grade.

[askfriends]

thats quite impressive and yes you are right.
btw can u share how and from where did you purchase it and how much does it cost?

and are you happy with the purchase overall?

[Luke_mani]

I bought it in 2018 and it's my go to car for the city. Came with a 4 grade auction sheet which I verified as well as a Pakwheels report.
The mileage I'm getting is in Islamabad with once a week drives to Bahria Town.
The current mileage is 55000KM and oil being used is Zic 0-20. The only major maintenance was cvt oil change at 40000KM.
Great car for use within the city. Comfortable, roomy and very reliable. Has all the bells & whistles including climate control.

[sleeper]

Pls dont put the "features" of a car over its reliable maintainability....u won't be using radar brakes or traction control...

I dont think hybrid thing would hav so much effect on 660cc whch already fuel efficient enough .... my cousin owned the simple ecoidle alto 2014 and used to get 26avg easily...it had same meter as in WagonR ene shared above by a member.....its more about ur driving style and keeping the car in its oem conditon and u can get wndrful avg even without hybrid.

Personally i dont trust any JDM at all

Still my recommendation

Auto options;

1. Zero meter alto ags (i also dont like its shape, but the local support from PS, resale, easy maint can easily overpower the shape dislikeness. Mehran was more popular for its maint/reliabilty than its shape and stupid 35yr old leaf springs)

2. Alto jdm 2015 and ahead, ene or non ene (4grade and above verifiable auc sheet)

3. WagonR jdm ene or non ene (4grade and above verifiable auction sheet)

Manual options
1. Cultus
2. WagonR paki
3. V2

[anon36782927]

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[sleeper]

Had to face this with Mira when its water pump was not available....car sat in parking for 5 days... :-(....my sources were not strong enuf...