Second year report

Exterior No problem at all, since my car is parked in the open with rains and sun beating on it, Kerala weather.  But everytime I wash it, it looks like new. Good paint job.  Panel gaps is a big, but so far water from rain has not gone inside the car or dicky.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) I brought the VX Full option in Nov 2011, Very comfortable, it is because I have the full option version, the seats are fabric and good. I use the car for very long distances, some times driving 3500-4000 km at a stretch Kerala to Mumbai, Nasik. I sleep in the car at nights in the back, very comfortable. The plastics could be better though. But then when I pay Rs. 6.04 laks for this full option, I dont mind. Because other company cars with all the features which I have in my car will cost me more than 8 laks.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine is top notch. No complaints whatsoever.  Now after almost 22 months it gives 18-19 with AC on all the time. Gear box is a problem sometimes, shift is not smooth. I think in the new one introduced in 2013 they have improved.  So far problem I faced is with alternator, it went out of service after 16 months. I think it is because I am continously using it, daily at least I start and stop 10-12 times.  It cost me 12,000. If I had taken extended warranty, I would have saved that money as it was free replacement. But I had not taken extended warranty. I recommend anyone buying any car to please take extended warranty. I made a mistake by saving 3000 on extended warranty and ended up paying 12,000. The silencer is becoming loose, I have to check it. Otherwise no problems.  In 22 months I have driven about 34,000 km. So value for money.

Ride Quality & Handling Smooth, I drive most of the times on very bad roads, but it handles it well.  My friend has Toyota Etios also, and he also drives as much as I do, but he has faced more problems. So my conclusion is my Indigo is better. Etios is good for smooth roads not for bad.  Service is excellent in Thrissur, Kerala. No complaints at all. By the way service for all model cars in Kerala they have very good service. So everyone is equal there.

Final Words Really value for money.

Areas of improvement Panel gaps, they look awful. And plastic. But I know Tata will not improve, they are like government.

Overall good for the price I paid for.Some mechanical problems-Alternator dead had to replace new one for 12,000, silencer loosening.