Hemanth Kumar V

Familiarity - 2yrs (35000 km)

Exterior Exterior scores well in Vista, Good and Solid Build quality (as usual wit Tata). Paintquality is good but there are a few inconsistent gaps. 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) There is acres of space in Vista which is found in cars 2 segments above, it can fit 5 well built adults in above average comfort. Features are ok, few more could have been added. There was no ABS and airbag options when I bought it.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine is definitely impeccable :) Good power and untiring engine even at high speeds. The gearbox a notchy and feels hesitant to change gears sometimes, gear shift is long and harder than in competant marutis. Gear ratios are very well chosen, first 3 gears are well suited for city, 4th and 5th long gears are for highways. Best torque deliery in lower gears,superb city driving. Highway driving s also good, with good torque in higher rpm. 

Ride Quality & Handling It has very good ride quality but handling wise it feels low with marutis, slight body roll is noticeable, Suspension is just ok. Since Vista is Heavy (~1140kgs), one can feel that heaviness when any big pothole is encountered. (However the weight is better balanced than in Dzire which throws the back of the car uncontrolled when braked at high speeds due to uneven weight distribution. )  Cornering at high speeds s not confident inspiring as in marutis. 

Cabin is very well insulated, engine and horn sounds are also insulated.

Final Words Vista is a good car with good fuel economy, VFM, good engine :) except for Service, fit/finish and resale.

Areas of improvement One has to struggle with tata ASS ( Service centres feel that they are some private/local centres who are no way related with the tata motors, Sales Dept is good ). 

There are few areas tata has to improve. passanger cars should have the feel of softness unlike tata cars who are lagging behind others viz Maruti, Toyota, Hyundai etc., Thuds of the doors, sharp corners, suspension.

Space, Comfort, Fuel Economy.Interior plastic quality, fit and finish, TATA ASS