Tata Manza [2011-2015] User Reviews

Exterior Good paint job, lots of chrome, but the boot section looks dull (likely cause - to accomodate more luggage.).

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Most comfortable back seat  which I never get to occupy, I find the much talked quality of plastics okay, Only problem I found was the loose screw heads on the handles of the rear seats.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Bit of turbo lag , you have to push the pedal from the lower gear to avoid that, Now have a tuning box fitted , which gives few seconds shaven off the 0-100 time, Well insulated cabin no vibration from the diesel felt. I was used to the Swift gearbox few months back, dont feel much difference between the two, actually Manza have a smoother gearshift without the vague feel. Fuel economy is Okay to me as I was used to drive a petrol Dzire.

Ride Quality & Handling Good suspension, so is the increased body roll, which is okay for a family sedan. Very good head lamps, no need to switch to HID,

Final Words True value for money.

Areas of improvement I wish that my old Dzire's drivers seat was in this car, Could do well with armrest & few cubbyholes .

Lots of space .particularly back seatNarrow front seats , no armrest.

Exterior Good.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Nice.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Very Good.

Ride Quality & Handling Satisfactory.

Final Words Tata has made a good car i.e. Manza. But on the other side it is having worst aftersales service by un trained/non experienced team. Generally taxi drivers used to visit their workshops so the behaviour in that place is equal to all type of persons. A high networth person/professional can easily be insulted in their workshop. I have following experience with Tata Motors Dealer  M/s Goldrush at Lucknow:-

Sub: 1st  Service at the M/s Goldrush at Ismailganj Lucknow Workshop on 12.02.2012

 

(1)   The service was booked 3 days back. When I reached there at 11.15 the guard & the person in charge denied for taking my vehicle for service, after request (when their ego was satisfied by my several request to various persons in the workshop) they took the vehicle for service.

(2)   The vehicle thereafter send for washing where due to mishandling (by untrained persons) the bonnet lock was freezed.

(3)    After 4 hrs. of long waiting and several attempts (by untrained workers) one person after breaking the bonnet lock wire (in very unprofessional manner) could open it.

(4)   Again they started exercise to make the bonnet lock workable (by non experienced workers). In fact I saw those people doing experiments with my new vehicle, purchased just 25 days back.

(5)   They changed Bonnet lock, wire etc. under warranty despite these were new and working and there was no need to change it.

(6)   Finally at 7 PM the workshop head told me that he is not able to get the job done and told me to come another day.

(7)   All opened nut bolt were in loose condition some of which were not reaffixed. The vehicle delivered back to me in same condition with unfinished job.  Resulting which the fibber sheet (black colored) which protects the engine fell down on the same day.

(8)   The bonnet is still freeze and can’t be opened.

Areas of improvement After buying a vehicle the owner never visit to Sales Showromm instead he only visit to workshop. So it is very important to have a good Service Workshop where customer can find satisfactory after sales support to his satisfaction, which is not there with tata workshop.

Good Car, Excellent milage resonable price.Tata makes good vehicle but have worst aftersales service

The most amazing sedan of my life. The car is as big you required. Amazing big boot good to cater for my 32 inch TV and kitchen requirements . Cabin is very well and lovely. Over all the cat that is as good as SUV but in body of sedan. The features rich and and rugged. I have used car in all road conditions

Nice car in good budget. Leg room is nice. Engine is powerful. Pickup is very good. Car is big considering to its price, features and specifications are also good, Speaker voice quality is good. Average is good on highway.

Exterior Too light for such a heavy desiel engine, the bodu need some weight for stability and grip on the road. Bumper is so lite even with cycle it comes out and fixing that takes 500 RS.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Life threat during turning, you cant see anything while turning as the pillar broad and no visibility during turning. Please test drive on turning as well to experiance the same. Roof height is high at the back but for driver like me who's 6 feet its really a pain driving. Got the power window repaired 5 times but even now its not working and when things are in warranty its out of stock.  

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox  Hard gears after 35000 and clutch work almost all the people i know (10 cars) between 30000 to 40000 which cost around 15K and out of warrenty.

This time at service at 40000 delaership used normal engine oil and told that synthetic oil is creating problem in engine and showed me 3 cars standing for engine ovehaling.

Ride Quality & Handling  Comfortable ride at the speed of 100 and beyond that its really a bad car.

Final Words  Please dont look at 1-2 lak less price, maintainance cost & time is more expensive.

Areas of improvement After sales maintainance is too high and even extended warranty is a concern. Pillar hinderance while turning & fiber body is a life threat.

LooksMaintainance after 30000

My dad purchased Tata Manza car in Nov 2010 GA registration with BS4 Petrol Engine spec. It offered excellent comfort and loads of boot space. I loved driving this vehicle and had clocked around 53000 kms in 12 years. I had only one time major issue and it costed me a-lot for repairing, hence decided to give it away (sold it in Dec 2022) as we lost trust on it. Overall a very good family car and my entire family enjoyed the drive and comfort and we all miss our car.

 

Exterior Okay.

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Lots of space, poor plastics.

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox First day some abnormal noise from the front, had to rush to Auto Ind. Ltd. One month on, glass winding problems on the left side window and noise in left front Suspension. The car is the workshop for the past three days and the workshop guys have not been able to rectify the fault. POOR DEALER NETWORK AND POOR SERVICING. Gear shift not as smooth as Dzire.

 

Ride Quality & Handling Average ride quality and handling.

 

Final Words DONT BUY A MANZA.  BUY IT ONLY IF YOU WANT TO DISTURB YOUR PEACE OF MIND. ADD TO YOUR BUDGET AND BUY SOME OTHER MORE RELIABLE CAR OR GO IN FOR A DZIRE.

 

Areas of improvement TATA SHOULD HAVE SOME SORT OF QUALITY CONTROL.IT SHOULD ASSEMBLE ITS CAR WITH GOOD QUALITY PARTS AND SEND ALL ITS STAFF TO MARUTI UDUOG FOR RIGOROUS TRAINING IN QUALITY CONTROL.

 

SpaceDoors dont close well,Too much noise inside the cabin.Givesfeel of a cheap car.

 

Horrible. Drove for less than 10000 Kms. but Radiator assembly, Steering rack and pinion replaced. Still noise from suspension is coming for which the dealers are struggling to find the solution and company is pleasantly sleeping over it. There is a hot pipe inside the cabin under the front panel which is uncovered. The dealer says it is a standard feature. ( Wonder how these cars get CMVR approval). Car shock absorbers bottom when the tyre hits the bump and entire front panel shakes... Overall a horror. First and last time bought a TATA car and advise all not to buy it until you have lot of time to waste at the service stations. Already rust has appeared on the bonnet supporting bar which again is normal, as per the dealers. Infact, I met one gentleman during one of my frequent visits to the service station where he showed me his car ( 15 k kms.) full of rust. I am preparing myself for that horror also.

 

 

Value for Money consider the cheap price and features offeredHorrible Service support, Manufacturing defects, All kinds of noises, Rusting

 

Exterior Overall the exterior looks good, especially the steel chrome on back and side doors. The fog lamps are excellent in heavy rainy conditions. The front of the car looks very rich. I personally didnt like the back side of the car it is bit lifted from ground. The alloy wheel look good with dual tone, the color matches with my tryian wine.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Interior is much improved. The music system quality is good. Steering mounted controls are real good and comfortably. The bluetooth works great as expected. The car has everything that you can get in any of the mid sized sedan. The dual tone dashboard looks very good but needs some impovement in plastic department.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Not to tell anything. This area is perfect as the engine used is world renowned FIAT diesel engine. The performance and torque is excellent. The gear shift is smooth and the gear ratio is too good. I could change gear even at low speed, very comfortable driving in traffic conditions. I am getting fuel milage of 16KM in city.

Ride Quality & Handling Ride quality is exellent. You dont get any engine noise while driving on 4th & 5th gear.

Final Words Execellent car value for money.

Areas of improvement I would say TATA should consider the plastics to be of good quality.

Engine performance, ride quality, good suspensionPlastic quality need further impovement