2007 Suzuki Cultus VXR review from Pakistan

Various seals were missing in the newly received car.

Screws were loose.

Doors are not flushed with the body as a result, air gushes in with a lot of noise at high speeds.

Various components including backseats were not adequately fitted.

One handle used for lowering/raising window glass was broken and was fitted by wrapping polythene sheet around knob.

CNG cylinder had to be raised by about 1.3 cm in order to facilitate placement/retrieval of spare wheel.

I used a Suzuki Cultus from 2001 till end of 2006. I drove it for almost 200000 Km. I liked the vehicle for quality of parts, workmanship, its performance, and reliability. Thus I bought a new one in year 2007 and today I repent that. I keep comparing the new vehicle with 2001 model and realize it was a mistake to go for a new one. The older model was much better than the latest one. In addition to the compromises the company has made in quality of products over the years, they seem to have done away with quality control. While the new vehicle had a sticker on the windshield declaring it 'OK for delivery', I wonder who, in his/her right senses, would OK a vehicle with dozens of obvious flaws like missing components. The attitude of the dealers and their staff is equally annoying. I consider it better to show my vehicle to roadside mechanics rather than the dealers.