About one year back, i purchased Mira ES 2012 Model for 1 Million rupees and have driven it approximately 35000 km.
I had a limited range so i looked up many cars including local and jdm. In my shortlist, there was cultus 2015 model, passo 2007 model etc. But cultus doesn't offer advanced features such as power steering, power windows etc; and passo was one generation older as well as its fuel consumption is not that efficient. While on the other hand, Mira offers comfort with modern features and fuel economy.
This car having 660 CC three cylinder cvt automatic transmission engine with eco-idle. Further, it offers power steering, power windows and mainly the abs brakes which are very efficient. Then there are dual air bags which any local car does not offer.
Drive is extremely smooth and cabin noise is very less. Its beige interior gives it a very spacious look, sound system consists of four speakers system with after market LCD and back camera of awesome quality.
As Sir Sunil always mentions, i also agree with him that built quality of japanese cars is far better than local cars.
Car handling is good but on sharp turns it becomes a bit difficult to maneuver. However i feel that this is because i have installed spacers in rear shocks to increase ground clearance. Car body is not very beautiful as it belongs to economy sector.
In my opinion, this car can not bear more than 4 adults at a time. Leg room is very spacious on both front and back seats. I use this car on long routes as well as within the city. It does not lack power anywhere but initial pick is compromising, again because it is an economy sector car.
Fuel economy ranges from 15-18 in local with AC and 20-22 on long routes. AC is good when the car is running but in traffic jams and signals, eco-idle makes the AC work improperly.
If i have a budget of 1M again, I'd buy this car once more. The thing that i miss in this car is that there should be head rest on the rear seats as well. Also, there should be a proper spare tyre. Otherwise, it is perfect, especially for local city drive because it offers comfort with fuel economy. After this car i am a fan of Japanese cars.