3.0 Exterior | 4.0 Comfort | 3.0 Performance |
4.0 Fuel Economy | 4.0 Value for Money |
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