Tata Manza [2011-2015] User Reviews

Exterior Purchased a New TATA Manza Aura ABS ( Quadrajet) in DEC 2011 and have clocked above 4500kms. Prior to purchase - I have researched for almost all brands of Hatch /sedans and shortlisted Hyundai i20, Maruti SX4, dezire and Tata manza and have test drive of all of them. Finally chosen manza diesel version due to its long features list , equivalent drive quality as compared to other shortlisted models, fuel economy, more space and offcourse great value for money. Got a good discount post Diwali offers. Other shortlisted models being price tagged more with less features as compared to Manza - selected version. Large boot space, good styling, better ride quality and eye catching Trian wine color.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Good interior design with an attractive dash board housed with a 2Din music system and Blue tooth connectivity. Music clarity and sharpness being excellent with six speakers/ tweeters as compared to other models. Blue tooth feature simply great to connect mobile for playing music , watching videos. Rear seats offer more legroom and better seating comfort in its class with lots of space inside and can adopt in all five persons easily - comfortably. Rear center arm rest enhances comfort feel.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox TATA FIAT make quadrajet diesel engine delivering green power with smoothness. Turbo boosts at RPM above 2000 providing good pickup and great acceleration. Fuel economy being 16/17KMPL in city driving and @20KMPL on highways. Driver should be skilled enough to have good sense on gear shifting ability at optimised speeds. Gear shifting lever easy to access and handle to shift gears. DIS - driver info system on dash board indicates and displays precise readings on instant and trip fuel economy but distance to empty readings not consistent due to frequent changing parking level of car and hence fuel level in fuel tank.This needs improvement.

Ride Quality & Handling Ride quality equivalent to other models offering better road grip. ABS providing better control on stability of car during sharp turns and as n when reqd offering good safety on road during driving. I have experienced ABS effectiveness at once on a highway drive at speed of about 70KM/hr and applied brakes in emergency when one biker suddenly drove and crossed on to road in drive line of a car.

Final Words A well designed / engineered n drafted car at a less price tags as compared to other established brands. Good fuel economy / space n comfort /long features list / large boot space and good ride quality and can be affordable for Common Indian Man.

Areas of improvement Fit and finish can be further improved. I have faced few minor issues with a new car - rear speaker connections were not made, mobile charger inside connections were not made,ignition switch problem -this were addressed immediately by sales person at resp dealership in pune. no customer education on a new car systems during delivery. Overall Sales and service dealer - service quality not at par as compared to other established brands in market. Sales personels not eager to attend new customers at showrooms, address enquiries and resolve queries enabling efficiently attract the customers to make them join TATA family. It was only the product that forced me to go for it. TATA need to consider and address this aspect asap to avail great benefits with a such a well enggrd product in its product list basket.

Fuel economy, Large space in segment,great comfort,styling,excellent music system with BLUE5.Fit quality needs improvement, service quality from dealers

Exterior The car has a statly presnece on the road and it has clear lines with no fuss. Large windows and windshields gives a very airy feel and car looks solid from all angles.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Oodles of space around you in the car. Good leg, shoulder and head room, can seat 3 well built persons in the back without any complaints. Front seats are well bolestered and has got lumbar support too. Over all a very nice interiors with regards to space aswell as asthetics as the dash board and clusters are well positioned.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Got a gem of fiat engine delivering if not stupendous power, a very moderate power to pull this hulk without much of a problem. 200Nm of torque always helpful to maintaing the low gearing ratios. Can cruze in 3rd gear in city without any pain. Fuel economy is phenominal, in my 20k run in 1.2yrs it has returned an avg of 18KM/l in city consistently and in highways has manged to get 22KM/L in speeds of 100 to 110 and between 110 to 120 has got 19KM/l and in speeds of 120 to 150 managed to get around 16.5KM/L.

Ride Quality & Handling Ride quality of the car is soft and glides over pot holes and rough roads effortlessly as the rear suspension setup is soft. Hadling is not great but neither it is bad. For a car of this bulk its a pretty good handler.

Final Words Has been one happy customer with this car till date. Had a very happy driving for the last 20k Kms. This is my thrid TATA product the first two being a TATA Sierra and a TATA Indigo, and after driving the said two cars I should say that TATA Manza has been a improved by miles in terms to refinement and quality. But still there is lot of scope for quality.

Areas of improvement Huge panel gaps to be looked into, Some of the essential and important features were removed from the earlier versions like the Rear defogger, illuminated vanity mirror, illuminated glove box, 12v power socket at the rear parcel shelf etc.

Fuel Economy, Ride comfort, SpacePlastic qualify

 

Exterior Good Exterior, Attarctive, Shower.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Space and comfort are excellent, but at the same plastic fittings in my vehicle are loose.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine per formane is good. like peckup is just like petrol car, Fuel Ecnomy is good, I found 16.5 Kmpl (with constant and rash drive) in AC on condition.

Ride Quality & Handling I found dificulty in Ride quality as my vehicle is pulling left and I done wheel alignment two time with the Dealer BASUDEV AUTO Ltd. Hazaribagh, But they can not fix it. And in many other reviews I found that So many persons Found that problem in there New Manza, and the TATA Sevice centre do the alignment with JUGAAD technology.

Final Words No Doubt Tata Manaza is Good Choice but be Careful at the time of Delivery. As I am cheated with Basudev Autos, Hazaribagh. they did not Handover Audio Remote to me and told me that the remote is with the Elan Model. Please check the whole vehicle before taking Delivery as they will not hear you after they get it sold.

Areas of improvement Customer Care, Service Center, and Delivery Policy.

Space, Features, ComfortPlastic Fittings outside and inside are loose

Exterior

 OK

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 OK

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 NOISY LIKE A SNAKE, Acceleration problems, rides like a boat.

Ride Quality & Handling

 BURNING AC

Final Words

 Tata Motors is a Cheat.

Tata Manza is worst Car and the dealers & After Sales Support is hopeless and absolutely dissapointing. The Car gives noise when running on AC. Hissing noise as if I am driving a Snake. AC went bust after 4 months, completely burnt out. Tata's Service Center -RD Motors is keeping the Car for over 10 days now - not replacing the Car AC.

DECIDE FOR YOURSELF DO YOU WANT TO BUY A TATA CAR. I HAVE DONE A BLUNDER HOPE NOBODY ELSE DOES. DONT GET CHEATED FROM TATA MOTORS.

Areas of improvement  

 QUALITY,The Car gives noise when running on AC. Hissing noise as if I am driving a Snake. AC went bust after 4 months, completely burnt out. Tata's Service Center -RD Motors is keeping the Car for over 10 days now - not replacing the Car AC.

 

CUNNING MARKETINGNOISY ENGINE, ROTTEN AC , POOREST AFTER SALES SERVICE

Exterior The Car looks bulky from outside. It doesn't have the stunning looks to catch you off-guard but it has a decent exterior facade. Dew White has a specially good appeal. Chrome lining(only higher versions) on the door handle and the strips out-side gives the car a very elegant look. Front of the car including it's grille and headlights is very good but due to the heavy boot, the back looks out of shape. 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) First of all to be mentioned in the interiors is the roomy cabin. The driver and co-driver have ample space and leg room. Height adjustable driver seat with lumbar support helps the driver not to feel any strain while driving. Back row has ample space even after drivers seat is pushed all the way back. Leather upholstery and two tone seat covers and door trims are very appealing. DIS Console and the driver instrument cluster is very well set out. Steering mounted controls with integrated Audio system gives the interior a very rich look. Except the cheap plastics used inside, Interiors are very good.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine performance is quiet efficient. The pick-up and running are very smooth. Handling is very easy. Turbo has a good power delivery. The ride is quite smooth even on Bumpy roads. During the first 1000 Kms. of running my car delivered around 13 Kmpl. mileage and should stabilise any where between 16-18 Kmpl. Gear shifts are a bit hard(being a hyundai user before, it was quite obvious).

Ride Quality & Handling Overall ride quality and handling is very good. Due to the bulky design, It handles very well on the high-ways especially while over taking and maneuvering sharp turns and cuts, Steering wheel and the gripping is quite comfortable. Driver seat is height adjustable and has lumbar support which helps him not feeling any strain during the drive. 

Final Words It's great value for money car. Over-all performance will be better than expected going by Tata brand name. Except the cheap plastics inside there is nothing to complain. Bulky boot, High-end features and roomy interiors are the stand alone features when compared to other cars in the same price range.

Areas of improvement Good quality of Plastics and better design of boot and tail lamps to cover the bulky look.

Good fuel Economy, Good Cabin Spacing and spacious boot, High-end features for a car of this priceLooks not really appealing, Cheap plastics for Dash board and interiors