Upgrade from Gli M/T Altis X 1.6 M/T

[ali199]

Hi All,

I would like to take suggestions to whether I should upgrade from Gli 1.3 MT to Altis X 1.6 MT. I was thinking of a little bit more power and some bells and whistles like new meter.

I currently has Gli 2020 model, zero issues. I have an opportunity to upgrade to a 2021 model Altis X 1.6 manual variant. The price difference is just 1 lakh after selling GLi.

Is this a good decision? Regarding fuel economy and resale to be specific.

Need your valuable suggestions. My usage is weekly mostly.

[supraman2jz]

Woah that is a very good decision, I really like the Altis manual, I was about to pull the trigger on one till last year, until IMC raised prices. I frequent myself looking for a manual Altis, but there aren't many to begin with. It has good power and is pretty decent on fuel too, the only downside being it will not sell quick. If you feel your GLi is underpowered (which it is), this would be miles better.

[ali199]

The only time I felt it underpowered, when there are 5 people in the car or when I was coming back from Hunza to Babusar, it was not going up unless I was in the 1st gear. That is also rare occasions as I will not be going in Northern areas every month, maybe once in a year.

I have seen some Ads that are there since May and still no getting sold. Just my concern.

[waleed80]

i would say no. I find it boring to drive and does not have the power delivery of a 1.6 at all, unless its a manual. It has an old school transmissison which is very very lethargic i would say. Not to mention its fuel average is extremely poor. I would rather advise you to go for a Grande which is a proper car and has them "bells and whistles" which you are looking for

[pwuser161695350354]

I would say go for it. You would get bigger engine, 6 speed manual, better meter and infotainment and the Altis X body kit as well

[supraman2jz]

The 6 speed is a pretty good transmission, short gearing and good torque off the line.

[ali199]

Does manual 1.6 also has lethargic transmission? I thought it would be better than the Gli manual.

[usman_arooq2]

Manual transmission is quite good actually, it is economical and good performance too. You're coming from a manual 1.3 Corolla you'll definitely feel it's an upgrade.

And automatic if one's coming from automatic 1.3 corolla or city 1.3 auto, it is certainly better

If coming from prosmatic civic, 6 speed auto elantra
cvt civic or Corolla it's a bit worse to drive and fuel economy wise

but more durable/reliable.

Since your decision is whether spending 1 lac and getting the 1.6 manual corolla worth it over 1.3 manual gli? It definitely is worth it.

[waleed80]

Manual is fantastic. Lovely car

[chinyoti]

Consider 1.8 Cruisetronic too.

[omaruser156370259465]

I would suggest to get a 2018-19 Grande which is top of the line with all the features, just make sure its 1-2 owner car and low mileage with atleast some service history.