Loyalty Bonus literally

 

Exterior Good looks - Better and feels good in comparison with Indica V2.

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Space much the same as Indica V2. The company fitted CD player/radio with USB and bluetooth (Blaupunkt) is good however output power could have been better. The additional charger in rear portion is a good thought.

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Am more than content with the quality of engine performance and the gear box, though I have yet to experience the high fuel economy claimed.  In about 6000 kms and post second service, I am getting about 14 Km/litre in my daily run of about 75 kms from Malad to Navi Mumbai (of which about 60% is highway run).

 

 

Ride Quality & Handling Far better as compared to Indica V2. Extremely responsive and full powered drive experience.

 

Final Words Worth the money paid. Am glad I decided to continue with the Tatas.  Service experience with Om Sai at Charkop is also good.  However, sales at Concorde - Malad needs improvement. There were quite a few heart-burns in my experience with them.

 

Areas of improvement Looks - can be better with a wee-bit increased length and bigger tyres in proportion to body size and paint/finish needs an edge that is seen in competitors like Figo, I20, Polo & Punto. The side view mirrors on left and right side can be better, infact the ones on Indica V2 are better and provide a better view.

Headlights - throw and visibility - again I find that the Indica V2 was better in comparision.

Dashboard upper side should be flat and preferably with depression to allow keeping of articles, cell phone etc. besides the requirement of placing an idol which is common in Indians.  With the speedometer and the entire control console moved to the centre, the space behind the steering could have been utilsed better with an additional glove compartment. Internal light arrangement is not adequate with the only light in the front side. An additional overhead light can be fitted in the centre of the cabin just like the sedan version.  

Sound system output can be better.

 

VFM, Premium looks, added features and better engine/gearbox compared to V2Compared to Ford Figo, Punto, I20, VW Polo - boot space too small, tyres can be bigger & paint finis