This is meant for indian economy ( with fuel prices going high) Tata Manza came in.Right timing Tata

I was planning for my first car since November '09 and almost booked Hyundai i20. I was convinced with the styling, looks, power of i20. But as soon as I sat on the rear seat of i20 that slight doubt creeped in (Me being a 6 footer). The roof was almost touching my head on bumps and gave me uncomfortable feeling. So we went to a multi-car showroom to just check out some other options but still i20 always had that soft corner (As I would be the one driving it all the time, so no worries - Right ??).

Thats when I saw Manza for the first time (Real bad ground work by me - Before buying my first car). Stepped in with preconcived notions of a Tata product and was slapped by the excellent work done by Tata people. Front row was OK to sit, dash was looking cool. But when I switched to the Rear row "Absolute Jaw dropper" Huge space, leg room in thr and absolutely comfortable seats and with the armrest it is nothing less than a luxury sedan (It was 10 lacs plus written all arround). But when I got out of the car I was still in two minds. Then we checked it out from outside and the Boot was huge (2 adults can fit in easily :P).

However this time I told to myself, that let do the ground work and check out other options if any and then freeze it. Checked out Linea's, Swift Dzire's, Ford Fiesta's, Punto's, Swift's, Aveo's but none could match the rear seat leg room, head room, space & comfort. Logan was never in my option list. Next on the cards was to check the reviews and talk to few owners for the user comments. Test drive was done for more than twice on both Petrol and Diesel. Petrol was my initial option in all cars but this Fiat engine is too good for Diesel (I was not sure about the Saffire engine). Power was good and handling was decent enough. If driven properly you will never feel the lag (Just need to switch the gears properly). I personally found Diesel more peppier and powerful while driving it.

We booked Tata manza on Dec15th (with a clause of 2010 manufactured model) at Krishna motors. And Booking it at Krishna motors was the biggest mistake ( Though 10000 Rs was the booking amount). We booked it at Krishna motors as he promised discounts of 15000 Rs. But then realized that recognized banks deny loans to Krishna motors in particular. Krishna motors asked me to tell the banker that the car is booked at WASAN motors which was an authorized dealer (where Krishna motors booked car on my behalf). I was reluctant to do so and lie the bankers and get in trouble. So I investigated about Krishan motors and found that they do some sort of unethical operations while registeration and Insurance. So I cancelled the booking from him. PEOPLE PLEASE THINK TWICE BEFORE BUYING A CAR FROM KRISHNA MOTORS MUMBAI. I lost arround a week in sorting out this issue.

Finally I got my Tata Manza Quadrajet Aura ABS  booked at Wasan Motors on 19th Jan 2010 and got the delivery on 4th Feb (since the satin gold color was out of stck for almost a week in specified model).The agent from Wasan motors were very responsible and supportive. The car was deliverd as promised with films, mud flaps, matting, anti rust, car perfume & car cover.

It is more than a week old now and going well. I have complete almost 700 Kms on it. Mind you this is my first car, I still manage to extract good 16 - 17 KMPL (mix of 70% highway and rest city with 100 % AC on). Not touched 5th gear yet, and max speed of 80 KMPH (That is comfortable for me).This was when I took it to my office thrice last week. And Considering the fact of being a new driver "Manza Rocks". You drive within 1700 - 2200 rpm and it bring a smile on your face when you look at the DIS ( Instantaneous FE is always hovering over 20 KMPL and goes upto 25 KMPL). We drive it a lot in city and it still gives a healty 13 KMPL in City traffics of Mumbai (signal to signal and bumper to bumper). The tank full method has confirmed it by showing 14.5 KMPL. Doesnt that brings a big smile on your face ( A new car, new driver, and good 14.5 KMPL overall in Mumbai).

This car has got very good features like Bluetooth integration with the music system is one of them, light dimming effect, speed controlled wiper (yet use them), ABS gives you authourity to rush it and yet be in complete control. Seat belt alarm keeps a check on you and save some extra bucks from going into the traffic controllers pocket. Auto lock and Auto unlock, height adjustable driver seat(which I dont require much) Armrest and cupholders on it look good and gives luxury car feeling to it.

Fit and finish is decent enough but can be improved a bit to match and compliment the features that this car brings to you. I see no problems with fit and finish till now. All said, If the fit and finish is futher improved then this car will become straight rivals of all 10 lacs plus cars (Luxury sedans).

All in all, Its a very balanced car with loads of space inside, loads of features, decent styling, excellent engine to power the beast, big boot, high stance. Happy with the overall performance of the car that gives you feeling and comfort of luxury sedan and FE of good Hatchback.

Guys drive safe

 

Good FE, Good features, Good comfort, Huge space, Excellent engineFit and finish to some extent and good speakers if you are a music freak