It Promised.... It delivers !!!

ARE YOU INSANE....? BUYING A TATA...? TAXI CHALAYEGA...? These were the initial reactions of many people around me when i declared my intention of buying the Vista. And to be honest that made me nervous! But I stuck to my decision, and Boy AM I HAPPY!!!

I have been an owner of few different cars ranging from Maruti800 upto Chevy Optra. So, where do I rate and review the Vista??? Its right at the top of my list ! No jokes. This beauty surprised me and is still doing the same every time I get behind the wheels. Buying it has been a very bold but extremely great decision.

Exterior Well it may not have the appeal of a brio or i20 but definitely the new sedan class looks no less. amazing work by TATA designers! Now it does really stand out in traffic and make heads turn!

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Having a back niggle myself, One of my most important criteria for selecting a car was its driver seat position. Undoubtedly, Vista is the best in its class and even a class above. 5ft2in or 6ft2in. U chose your comfort accordingly and drive into bliss!

Rear seats are very comfortable (always a TATA strong) with great legspace for a hatch. So many devices to discover. and the stereo is way above expectations. Bluetooth is amazing and so damn convenient. The finish is amazing and all controls are convenient and friendly. HVAC is great.

If one hides the logos within... it surely is difficult for anyone to believe that it is a TATA. Actually the car I was delivered is waaaaaaaay too better and more well finished than the showroom demo piece. My first look reaction within was. Is this really a VISTA? And so is the same of almost everyone who rides it the first time.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Enough has already been said about the FIAT diesel powerhouse engine. Ill just sum it as AMAZING! Did actually buy the car for this engine! Rest everything around it is a HUGEEEE SURPRISEEEE! You can easily amble around in city traffic without gear changes. (And i'm talking about Pune city traffic!). The gear shift and clutch is pretty smooth, another surprise package.

I've just clocked 2000kms on the dial with a highway mileage of around 21kmpl with AC (4 passengers and luggage). In city it gives around 17-18kmpl.

Ride Quality & Handling Great. The power steering is leagues ahead of the previous Vista models.

Final Words People who ridiculed my decision initially actually are my cars greatest admirers today. One of them is himself getting a VISTA! Trust me people. Banish the initial apprehension of driving and owning a TATA. They have come a long way and have shed off their old avatars miles back!

And for those who doubt the TATA commitment and after sales efficiency. I've had a horrid time servicing my Marutis at few trusted centres myself. And my first post sales service with the TATAs was WALK IN and car delivered ready and serviced in a jiffy! I've tried, tested, experienced and TRUSTED the TATAs and my respect for this Indian car maker is growing leaps and bounds!

Areas of improvement NA.

Driver seating, Lots of space, wonderful engine, A/C, Blue5, many more...Not that i've noticed...