first Xeta since Launch May 2006

Exterior

 average. the wiper is not so good inspite of changing . driving during rains is a bit of challenge as the glass gets fogged and wiper soent do a great work. 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 average 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 The engine has been very good. I have been driving since last 8. 5 years and for first 8 years, the engine has alwayssaterted in one go . the battery lasted 6.5 years . 

The milegae in city with AC comes to around 14 kmpl and in long distance it touces 17 kmpl. 

I have driven this in mountain area with 5 peopel inside car and never I felt lack of power or control .  I could easily take it uphill whereas I saw other cars pressing their pedal hard .  

The gearbox was earlier a bit hard but with time it hs become smooth. Never slipped .

 

1400 cc shows it has power .

and when on highway when it croses 60 , it can take over any other car easlity . The max that I have taken it to 145 kmph and the vehicel feels almost lifted . 

The AC is not so great during peak summers of Delhi but otherwise it is good. 

Clutch a bit tight though. 

 

Ride Quality & Handling

 Any bumper not a problem. even in water logged roads in Gurgaon , it has never failed or switched off whereas I have seen other vehicles struggling to wade in water .  

Nothing much on maintenance - routine work and I have faced no major issues . 

I have driven 1,10, 000 km and is still running . 

 

Of late , ti has started creating some engine heating problems and care noise has increased . I am waiting to dipsose this one . 

Final Words

 I should be given an award for driving this car and makeing this car so successful for Tata Motors . 

 

I hope Zest model should be another good bet I hope Tata guys are listening 

Areas of improvement  

 Taxi image is tough to fight over . the exterior loosk need to be changed . 

 

family car , powrful engine , very comfortable seats and spaciousCNG a misfit , no resale value