If you are going to keep the car for a long time, I would say it’s worth it. The feature laden but less refined alternative will probably age less gracefully than the build quality and driving experience.

In fact, I like the 1.0 TSI better. Driving a slow car fast is more fun than driving a fast car slow, and the Kylaq with this engine is plenty zippy for most situations.

I disagree. I went to the showroom and checked it out and it's nice to look at but there is still a lot of hard plastic. At the price they're asking, I expected more. In cheaper options like the Hyundai Venue or Kia Sonet you can get similar quality.

It won't be a big issue, I don't think. The TSI engine in the Kylaq is pretty good for a petrol engine; they've come a long way in terms of efficiency. It’s not as though most people buying in this segment are desperate for a diesel.

It’s getting there, but let’s face it, it’s going to take years for them to build the kind of trust and network that Maruti and Hyundai have. Service concerns will hold back the Kylaq, though it might be great.