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Tata Manza Special Coverage
 

Tata Indigo Manza: First Drive

Photography: Kunal Khadse    14 Oct 2009

Test Drive Tata Manza
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Sleekly styled, very well built and turned out with a poise and presence which is right up there, the new multi-faceted Indigo Manza is sure to stir up the hornet's nest which is the present day C-segment says Adil Jal Darukhanawala after an exclusive first drive

If ever one needs reminding as to how effectively Tata Motors has progressed as a car maker, one only needs to sense, see and experience its newest products. From the time the Indica Vista appeared on our roads, the going seems to have changed completely. The ground-breaking Nano seemed to indicate a whole new paradigm shift for the automotive world but Tata Motors didn't seem eager to step off the throttle pedal. And while a few yet seem to look at the Indian firm somewhat disparagingly, it is this determined drive which is so very indicative of an automobile firm eager to stand up and be counted in its peer group.

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The latest Indigo Manza sedan is yet more proof of the above. And lest someone suggest that it is but an Indica Vista with a boot, it would be doing India's largest indigenous car maker and its latest product a huge disservice. The Indigo Manza is an all new sedan which like its Indo-Italian stablemate - the Fiat Linea, oozes grace and elegance and doesn't look at all as if the boot has been grafted on in a tacky manner.

 More in this Article
 Page 2 :   Design and Style
 Page 3 :   Interiors
 Page 4 :   Engine and powertrain
 Page 5 :   Ride quality and handling
 Page 6 :   Verdict

If anything, the Indigo Manza (Manza supposedly means a little steer or a beautiful girl, chose what you want to believe), comes across as probably one of the best looking cars in a segment full of high profile machines strong on style and turnout. The Fiat Linea we have already mentioned but in the C-segment the Manza has also to battle the likes of the Honda City, the Ford Fiesta, the Hyundai Verna, the Chevy Aveo and the Suzuki Swift D?Zire and in the battle for making the best first impression, the Tata product does have its nose ahead.
 
 

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Launches of 2010


User's Comments
  • manas (02 September 2010 16:49)
    I bought a Indigo Manza Aura Safire on 31 aug 10. It is a good car. At present i am getting a milage of 8-9 km/lt in city drive. They told me that milage will improve to 14. There is a red led light flickering when the car is off condition always. They told me this is signal of immobiliser. Is any one notice pl confirm. | Reply
  • manas (02 September 2010 16:49)
    I bought a Indigo Manza Aura Safire on 31 aug 10. It is a good car. At present i am getting a milage of 8-9 km/lt in city drive. They told me that milage will improve to 14. There is a red led light flickering when the car is off condition always. They told me this is signal of immobiliser. Is any one notice pl confirm. | Reply
  • manas (02 September 2010 16:49)
    I bought a Indigo Manza Aura Safire on 31 aug 10. It is a good car. At present i am getting a milage of 8-9 km/lt in city drive. They told me that milage will improve to 14. There is a red led light flickering when the car is off condition always. They told me this is signal of immobiliser. Is any one notice pl confirm. | Reply
  • Monik Parmar (26 August 2010 12:01)
    I have purchsed TATA MANZA ( AURA)-Quadrajet. To tell you frankly, I am happy with its performace. One things that is odd is the fuel economy. I have been getting an average of 8-10 Km/ltr under city condition. On highway its around 18-20 km/lts. Too much of diiference. A/C is good. Some problem with lightening, which I expect to get it rectified during first service | Reply
  • Arush Mittal (16 August 2010 05:40)
    I am giving this car to my mother as a birthday present. Indigo Manza Aura(ABS) Safire. It will be delivered in a week's time. Is it really good for ladies? How is the air conditioning? And mileage?Is it a good choice? | Reply
  • Pravat Kumar Behera (29 July 2010 10:47)
    mind blowing | Reply
  • Mohd Nasir Iqbal (14 July 2010 13:18)
    I have bought a Manza and I find that its design is defective as the Wind Screen Panel tends to block your Right and left side view | Reply
 om shah (26 July 2010 21:23) Reply to Mohd Nasir Iqbal
u must have been drvg small car. To make car more aerodynamic and increase fuel efficiency , the wind screen is given max possibl angle, in big car thus the wind screen lower part moves forward and as u used to small car u feel it is obstructing view, u will get used to it, there is no design defect it is perfect and gives v good mileage if u drive it sensibly | Reply
  • SRaju (30 June 2010 10:34)
    I am thinking of buying Saffire Aqua. What is its milage in South Delhi, very much worried about it Can anyone help? | Reply
 Navendu (03 July 2010 07:03) Reply to SRaju
I have saffire aqua. drive in ahmedabad. clocked 2500 kms since May 15/2010 -day of purchase. I find the aircon very good. Drove thru Gujarat Rajasthan, Haryana - to - Delhi in peak summer.Cooling was quite nice. Gives about 10-11 kms with aircon in city. Gave me approx- 12/13 on h'way. Go for it. | Reply
 sandy (28 July 2010 16:28) Reply to Navendu
dude !!!!!! its a superb car!!!! go for it before price hike. | Reply
  • Prasanta Chatterjee (28 June 2010 13:50)
    hi all.iam prashant from borivalli mumbai and i travel to bandra everyday for my office and back.so it makes abt 38 kms daily and i self drive.however during weekends i drive outside mumbai to pune,lonavla,nasik,malshej ghats etc etc.I currently own a 2004 model FORD Ikon 1.6 nxt ZXI..and i have maintioaned it properly..and now i want to sell it of and buy a new car.i am looking at options like Manza Petrol or Hyndai accentor swift dzire petrol or at the most Ford Fiesta.I have recently seen a friend of mine in pune bought a new indigo manza petrol and he says it is indeed a very good spacious car but two things he complains of is 1st its ac is not very strong as it shud be,2nd the engines makes lil more sound than a dzire besides ofcourse TATA service seems to be pathetic.Iam not bothered abt the mileage as i anyways get 7-8 kmpl with ac on with my current ford ikon..so anything above that is bonus for me.Any owner of Manza who has driven more than 20k kms may pls advice abt its pros and cons of the car in higways and cities.Detailed anaylysis and feedback wud be heavily appreciated. | Reply
 Ramesh (31 July 2010 16:22) Reply to Prasanta Chatterjee
I own a Manza and stay at Borivali Raheja apts. I drive all the way to town and more often than not with AC. Have no problems with my car and have owned it for close to 7 motnhs now.And have driven 24k KM till today. Service is decent similar on the lines of Ford/Hyundai.Maruti service is better but my wife has started facingproblems with her Dzire..The famous "Dzire" boot rattle noise! Maruti service guys are cluless and have been trying to give some lame reason for this too. So service in India is still at the Car Co's discrition and i think you cannot expect a lot from any manufacture these days. | Reply
 Nagesh Bhatt (08 July 2010 14:53) Reply to Prasanta Chatterjee
Hi Prasanta, i own a Tata Manza | Reply
  • haneef (17 June 2010 14:58)
    Tata manza a good car but mileage was and tat much.....tail part is like mahendra logan... | Reply
 npk (27 June 2010 12:38) Reply to haneef
before considering mileage, please think of the car weight, its width | Reply
  • LOVELY (12 June 2010 14:57)
    WHICH IS BETTER DZIRE VDI OR MANZA. MY 1ST CHOICE IS DZIRE | Reply
 NPK (27 June 2010 12:35) Reply to LOVELY
Ok then go for Dzire. If you get base version of Dzire, then compare with the features of base version of Manza, the money you pay. Now go and ger Dzire. My wishes. | Reply
  • Maddy (09 June 2010 21:43)
    arent the tires really small for the body? A friend of mine bought a Manza and within 3000 km the tires are almost bald!! and I do appreciate and encourage Indian Cars, but when will they make better engineering? I somehow get a bistandard product feeling! and Vista is a Punto Copy and linea copy is Manza! Tata just tries to betterify the features of the car they try to copy but fail to match the class and technology! | Reply
 Rame (28 July 2010 16:36) Reply to Maddy
Small Tyres?????????r u sure u know d specificatn of manza. u nuts it has 15 inch tyre. if even 1 inch would b increased it has to b classified under SUV. | Reply
 NPK (27 June 2010 12:42) Reply to Maddy
Maddy as the name says you are :)...Can you say when did Punto reach the market - before Vista or after? Tata's products knew the roads of India. Before driving Punto/Linear, get down from your car know about the roads, if not you need to pay more for your car. Do you know the gound clearance of these cars? | Reply
 raja (23 June 2010 10:09) Reply to Maddy
can anyone believe this? a tyre bald just in 3000 kms. pl post believable lies. | Reply
 praveen (18 July 2010 21:04) Reply to raja
this man is talking about sometihin reallly unbelivable,how d tyres gets bald in just 3000 kms..moreover as name suggests..... | Reply
 Mahesg Kulkarni Pune (24 July 2010 16:46) Reply to praveen
he is perhaps from the rival car cos. mktg section to malign tatas.
 hatty (28 July 2010 16:32) Reply to praveen
he is a mad !!!!! dont pay attention to him
  • Avneesh (31 May 2010 10:15)
    I'm lookin' to purchase a sedan.Should I go for Indigo Manza aura or swift Dzire.Which car will be better with respect to mileage and air con.I'm lokin' for a diesel version since I travel alot in Delhi and make an up-down of nearly 60-70 kms from Greater Noida to Delhi every day. | Reply
 JS (02 June 2010 01:57) Reply to Avneesh
Both have the same mileage...It depends more on your driving though..Manza gives 17-19kmpl so as Dzire.AC is the same we has in INDIGO and believe me it is best in the class. | Reply
 Ramesh (26 June 2010 23:21) Reply to JS
I bought it on Apr 2010. But it has gone only 1000 KMS. The mileage is between 9-10 in Chennai City. But they promised me 12. Should i wait til 5000 KMS as every one suggest | Reply
 JS (02 June 2010 01:53) Reply to Avneesh
Its depends upon you , whether you want more of a comfortable ride and more space , or more resale value. Swift no doubt had better resale ,but you get a comfort of a luxury car in Manza. Both the cars have the same engine , moreover Swift has the ugliest boot. Manza is more classier ,but swift Dzire is more peppy. Gear ratio of Manza is refines for better drivability ,whereas Dzire for better pickup. Manza has more features as compared to Swift ,though plastic quality of swift is better than Manza. | Reply
  • Enkaydee (27 May 2010 18:02)
    Hey! Am wanting to buy an Indigo Manza but not too sure abt its milage. How does it match up against Linea and Fiesta? | Reply
 Middss (29 May 2010 13:11) Reply to Enkaydee
against linea,it have better mileage,great back seat comfort,interior fit and finish[against linea only]against fiesta it have good value for,good refinement,respectable level equipments,spelling luxury interiors all in all against fiesta | Reply
 Enkaydee (01 June 2010 22:36) Reply to Middss
thanx buddy for ur feedback. | Reply
  • chetan (24 May 2010 16:51)
    fantastic car and huge features in its range | Reply
 Middss (29 May 2010 13:15) Reply to chetan
i join with you abt that | Reply
  • Karthik (15 May 2010 00:34)
    hey plz anyone who own indigo manza tell me how the air-con is some one told me that it is not as powerful as swift dzire pl help me | Reply
 raja (23 June 2010 10:11) Reply to Karthik
very powerful ac which all of my friends were surprised of | Reply
 very good guy (16 May 2010 23:07) Reply to Karthik
you are an idiot | Reply
 NPK (27 June 2010 12:44) Reply to very good guy
keep your words | Reply
 Karthik (19 May 2010 00:17) Reply to very good guy
hey asshole dont call me an idiot | Reply
 Middss (29 May 2010 13:00) Reply to Karthik
i dont think karthi tata manza air con is not powerful.TATA is the best indian car manufacturers,they know the conditio ns of india,they have made good powerful chiller in manza,in south scorching summer,it makes me chilly when i blow it to 2
  • AKBanerji (07 May 2010 17:16)
    Tata Manza is a lovely car but the fuel efficiency is a disaster. I get 5.5km/lit in Kolkata with ac | Reply
 AC (16 July 2010 22:56) Reply to AKBanerji
on top of that the absolutely poor service of Tatas. Especially KB Motors of Kolkata who are dacoits. Tatas can never match Maruti. I have a Indigo and it has given me great trouble. | Reply
 Middss (29 May 2010 13:04) Reply to AKBanerji
sorry 8 - 9 kms | Reply
 Middss (29 May 2010 13:03) Reply to AKBanerji
AKBanerji,i also own a tata manza petrol variant,my city trivandrum have a disaster city traffic,then also i am getting 8-9 litres in my manza | Reply
 asdas (16 May 2010 23:08) Reply to AKBanerji
you are also an idiot | Reply
  • Parthasarathi DasGupta (25 April 2010 19:23)
    Yesterday I have booked a AURA ABS petrol. Before that I had checked 1) Grande Punto : Pros : Look, Built (probably the sturdiest car at that segment). Easy to drive.Cons : Rear seat leg room. As I am a six feater.2) I 20 : Another good car. Bigger than Punto. Great interior. Easy to drive. But costlier. 3) Fiat Figo : A value for money car. Much cheaper than i 20. But I was not very sure about their service and spare part cost. Figo will be a very successful car. 4) Tata Manza Aura ABS petrol: Great car. Great interior and very easy to drive. But I am not very sure about the mileage. Salesperson is calming around 12 Km/Lit with AC. on at city condition. No discount. But some freebies. I sincerely hope that I have made a right choice. | Reply
 NPK (27 June 2010 12:47) Reply to Parthasarathi DasGupta
Buddy you made a right choice. think of the spare parts and after sales service of Figo/i20. Tata gives good mileage 10-12 with AC in a jam packed traffic | Reply
 Middss (29 May 2010 13:06) Reply to Parthasarathi DasGupta
not 12 km,8-10 in any city conditions | Reply
 chak (09 August 2010 22:36) Reply to Middss
do u no tata manza price in csd? | Reply
  • sunnycalling (15 April 2010 20:47)
    which option is better a. Tata Manza Petrol with CNG kit or b. Tata manza with Diesel Engine. Pl reply with respect to Cost factor, performance and maintenance factor. | Reply
 om shah (19 May 2010 23:54) Reply to sunnycalling
manza diesel is very good and if u use right gear at a particular speed as specified by them , and drive steadyly with smooth accl. it gives more than 20km /ltr even 25km /ltr ,byt dont drive rashly.CNG at end r not econoic. | Reply
  • Dr Sandeep Saran (15 April 2010 20:19)
    Tata Manza appears to be a good sedan going by the comments. However, I would not like to go for it blindly without taking a test drive. But alas, Tata Motors dealership has failed to provide even a test drive despite my 6 visits to the showroom (Grover Motors, Bareilly). If before sales itself, such is the indifference, I am not at all sure of the after sales!!! God only knows... | Reply
  • Sunil (31 March 2010 17:49)
    plan to buy a manza. yet to decide-petrol or diesel,i do 1250 km/month.in delhi. someone tell me about mileage of petro | Reply
 om shah (20 May 2010 00:30) Reply to Sunil
manza Aura ABS Quadrajet gives superb mileage, if use right gear as specified by them at a particular speed and accllerate smoothly , no rash or abrupt accln, even in city u get more than 20 km.per ltr with AC on, computer keeps on telling u the mileage u r getting, so rpm watching is also important. | Reply
 Dr Nishchay (15 April 2010 09:08) Reply to Sunil
go for diesel version | Reply
 sunnycalling (15 April 2010 20:26) Reply to Dr Nishchay
I too vote for Diesel version. Mind it, you are likely to drive more on diesel whereas you may tend to postpone or be reluctant to take journey on petrol until and unless very necessary. | Reply
  • hemant saluja (28 March 2010 08:51)
    my previous remark has not been shown completely,my dilemma is whether to buy manza with its better features | Reply
 om shah (19 May 2010 23:59) Reply to hemant saluja
dear , manza is absolutely value fr money, tatas dont know how to mkt such car, it gives superb mileage , interior is very spacious | Reply
  • hemant saluja (28 March 2010 00:59)
    hello! I have been wanting to change my ford ikon (2002) petrol 1.3 exi for about 6 months now for recurring maintenance costs in the 98000 done car of mine.Having spoken to some friends who own swift dezire | Reply
  • Purushotham (15 March 2010 17:54)
    Hi All,I brought my Tata Indigo Manza car in Feb 27th AURA ABS Diesel in Hyderabad Concord Motors,.Good about Car: Fully loaded, fuel consumption is good, AC is good, seat belt Alarm good option, Door open indicator, Built in Audio system, inertial space all are good and excellent. Breaking system is awesome. View visibility is very nice and adjustable Driving seat is too good, Bluetooth is rocking. It has both USB and AUX option. Talks about Drawbacks in the car: Fuel to be empty is not working correctly, when I asked show room guy, he also don’t know how to set correctly. I filled the fuel in full tank , it shows me fuel to be empty in just 194 km , when I went small long drive about 80 km , then it changed to 330 from 194. Blue tooth : I connect Bluetooth using my mobile LG Incite 180 , first time it works , then my mobile went not reachable , again I restarted my mobile and tried , again the same problem , when I asked showroom person , no use. Steering: It is Power steering with hydraulic, it is not as good as power steering with power one, in highways it is good but city roads not that good.Finally I can say one word who is interested to buy this car is, it is work for amount what we are paying, and technology wise very sound. When you compared to Swift Dezire diesel VDI or ZDI with MANZA, my vote Is for MANZA, for price, Features and Technologies wise. I am driving Swift since 1 yearStill I haven’t checked exactly how much mileage is coming per liter diesel in city roads. | Reply
 NPK (27 June 2010 12:52) Reply to Purushotham
what is the onraod cost of the model you mentioned | Reply
 Amit (16 March 2010 17:24) Reply to Purushotham
Hi what is the millage of the Diesel car in city condition like Delhi | Reply
 Purushotham (18 March 2010 17:00) Reply to Amit
In Hyderabad Traffic I am getting 15 only , I am expecting 18 after first service , mostly I am driving 2nd and 3rd gear only rarely 4th gear daily once or twice | Reply
  • Dr Muneshwar Singh (15 March 2010 14:30)
    I have booke Manza Aura but deala say after one noth that i don't know the progress and the time of supply. | Reply
 NPK (27 June 2010 12:50) Reply to Dr Muneshwar Singh
You have only one dealer in your city? Change the dealer. Few bugs you can save when there are two or three dealer. What about after sale service? Is it with same dealer? | Reply
  • anjum (08 March 2010 01:28)
    i test drove a manza , nice car ,VMF but alass they forgot to put in a dead clutch or there is no incorporation as per design this is a big let down.having so many features they forgot one simple thing | Reply
  • Douglas (05 March 2010 20:29)
    Powerful braking [4 disc -brakes]. I own Aura disel. Travelling at a speed of 125Km/hr and stopping suddenly is very crucial in most of the other vehicles. But, Manza suprised me. I say toyota Inova will not even come close to its braking. The vehicle should not move more that 1 feet once sudden brakes is applied. I came across such an experience in an express highway[Bang - Mysore]. Many thanks to its braking system else, we all would have been in a single grave ..!! engine gets less heated. Even car is loaded, it climbs hair-pin in 2nd gear, without bringing to 1st. Power steering is like feather touch. Since, am a short guy, the seat arrangement is good espcially height. Whereever u take him, manza will be with you... Love u Manza ..:) | Reply
  • sohail vasaiwala (05 March 2010 11:48)
    hello guys im planning to buy tata manza aura petrol ABS....im jst reluctant about d engine part....iv heard its a palio engine and as palio ws a flop car and that the engine in long run gves a lts of problems can u guys help me out wth it...thanks .... | Reply
 Dr Deepak (28 March 2010 22:12) Reply to sohail vasaiwala
I am using the car which you intend to buy. It is a nice car and I am driving mysore bangalore routinely. Average mileage is 14 km/L right now before first service | Reply
 Douglas (05 March 2010 20:34) Reply to sohail vasaiwala
Sohail, Palio was not a flop. It is designed using ferrari technology. Once the production is stopped everything will be stopped, even the spare parts. The future will be same for Linea too. See what happens after a year. Fiat do not have own showroom in India. It's the tie-up with Tata. None buy's a car in every 3 to 6 months. So choose wisely. Find out the best one until u r satisfied.. Later, forget about others comments.. coz, that's what others do... good luck! | Reply
 sohail (05 March 2010 22:05) Reply to Douglas
ok i may nt hv true info bout palio......d main concern is d avrg of d engine in d long run ..... | Reply
 Nagesh Bhatt (08 March 2010 17:28) Reply to sohail
Dear Sohail, I own a Aura ABS petrol
 sohail (09 March 2010 21:54) Reply to sohail
ok so cn u tel me hows d engine and hows d avg and wht u think bout d engine in d future???
 Nagesh Bhatt (11 March 2010 18:13) Reply to sohail
Dear Sohail as i ve said it's the same Fiat 1.4 fire engine that does the round in Punto
 Nagesh Bhatt (11 March 2010 18:19) Reply to sohail
The fuel avg that i am currently getting is around 10 kmpl with a/c on continuously
  • Siva (03 March 2010 12:09)
    Hi Guys, I bought Manza Safire 90 (Aura ABS) before 20 days. I am extremely happy with the performance after 2 long drives and plenty of city driving. I have compared with a lot of other cars in the segment and a segment above but th best thing about TATA Manza is that it's suitability to Indian Urban and Rural conditions. 1.4 L petrol engine borrowed from FIAT but tuned well by Tata. Mileage is a concern in city driving with heavy traffic but the driveability of Manza is really surprising in Traffic. It rolls out so smooth, thanks to the better insulation package. The best in Manza is the Braking as the 1.5 ton monster stops quickly. A huge improvement over past models. Space is premium and best in the class and even better some cars a segment above. Performance in long term use is yet to know. You can't compare it with Linea or Fiesta as it is in for a different league of people. Most suited sedan for India. Best in Tata lineup. The only concern is Tata salesmen doe's not even know the full features and I am yet get any feedback on service. Tata need to improve a bit on palstics finishing, but overall a good family sedan. Jaiho Tata. | Reply
 Nagesh Bhatt (03 March 2010 14:32) Reply to Siva
Dear Siva, I also bought Manza saffire ( Aura ABS) three weeks ago | Reply
 anurag  (15 July 2010 21:54) Reply to Nagesh Bhatt
what about mileage ?? | Reply
 vishal  (31 May 2010 03:59) Reply to Nagesh Bhatt
i also want to purchase the manza safire but m very confuse as these tata engines makes a lots noise.....shah m right? | Reply
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  • mohit (24 February 2010 14:32)
    I have been told by a guy of fiat that manza is built9taken care0 by fiat team | Reply
 Douglas (05 March 2010 20:40) Reply to mohit
Mohit,Anyone can say anything in India. If u have money u can go for bmw 520d or benz 4matic. Starting with Tata Indica, the body is Italian design. That does not mean that its from fiat. Certian technology in engine and other components are taken from experts. But, overall its designed for Indian roads. if u know driving try for a test drive. Else, go for a ride.. This should not be a romantic ride. It should be a brutal testing by u. Come to an conclusion and later decide. Good Luck ! | Reply
  • ishan pathak (21 February 2010 12:50)
    this is the best car that i have ever driven. it has ossom features.just go for it and feel the change love it | Reply
  • Karnail (21 February 2010 12:48)
    Hi..I want to buy TATA MANZA through CSD (i.e. through Canteen Stores Department for Army personnel)..Does anybody have any idea how can I do so here in Bangalore..What would be onroad price in that case for Aura Qudrajet...Thanks | Reply
 Sree (28 February 2010 23:13) Reply to Karnail
karnail, indogo manza safire/quadrajet models aqua and aura are available through CSD. The rates differ between the various CSDs. i am aware of the prices at patiala, Sirsa and Ahmedabad with Ahemedabad being the cheapest. eg. Qjet Aura cost 5.21 L. will find out the rate at bangalore and let you know. by the way i have a booked a qujet aura and am expecting the delivery in a weeks time. | Reply
 dk singh (08 March 2010 20:47) Reply to Sree
dear Sree, I wish to buy the Aura Petrol from ahmedabad , can u give me contact no of any such dealer in a'bad. Since i am based in delhi , whats the price diff between a'bad and patiala..would be kind of you to let me know this.thanks..dk | Reply
 mandeep (21 February 2010 20:39) Reply to Karnail
MANZA is available thru csd bt u get only the entry level models that is , aqua | Reply
 Karnail (22 February 2010 22:58) Reply to mandeep
Hello Mandeep..Thanks for the info....Do you have any idea what is the price for this model through CSD in Bangalore and how do I go about this to buy the car....Please let me know...Karnail | Reply
  • sreedhar (16 February 2010 02:55)
    I bought Manza deisel month back. I like everything as other friends says but it makes a bad noise at front left when passes over road edge or small pothole. I feel its a design problem. I got assurence from our dealer to rectify it. | Reply
 Vinod (31 May 2010 02:22) Reply to sreedhar
Sreedhar, I own the Manza Safire and have the same problem. In fact it produces a kind of scratching sound when passing over speadbreakers and sometimes a loud DHUD when passing on speadbreakers at > 20KMPH. I am planning to get it checked. What about your problem, has it been fixed? | Reply
 Douglas (05 March 2010 20:45) Reply to sreedhar
Sreedhar, It may not be a design problem. After all its a vehicle. go for first service and give the details of the issue. It will be rectified. Later, try the same in speedbreakers and shabby roads without spoiling ur car. test the brakes before u take the car to the road. Good luck ! waiting for a good news ..:) | Reply
 sajan (20 February 2010 10:38) Reply to sreedhar
You are lieing the suspensions are one of the best in the segment,The noise might be urs. | Reply
  • PRITISH K SEN (15 February 2010 18:23)
    Excellent.Want to know more. | Reply
 Nikitha (16 February 2010 07:47) Reply to PRITISH K SEN
I bought Manza Safire Aura ABS last month and is doing very fine. Features are excellent. I got more than what I paid for. Everyone likes it. People owning bigger cars call it "Majestic". Mileage before first service is 13 in city. | Reply
 Bikramjit Sethi (23 February 2010 11:46) Reply to Nikitha
Hi Nikitha, great to know that you are getting a good response from your Manza safire. Even I am planning to buy a Manza Safire Aura, however I have been told by a lot of people that Tata's petrol engines are not so great and have a recurring problem with perofrmance. Can you suggest me if that is correct? I am quite jinxed, the car seems to be perfect in terms of features and price, however I don't want to get into a situation where I have to go to a workshop every now and then. Thanks for your help in advance. | Reply
 a (24 February 2010 17:45) Reply to Bikramjit Sethi
Don't worry. It's a Fiat engine, not a Tata engine.
 Anup (26 February 2010 12:54) Reply to Bikramjit Sethi
I have indica XETA with Tata Petrol engine. So far driven 35000 KM without a single problem. Just grab it. I too planning to have Manza Safire.
 Douglas (05 March 2010 20:49) Reply to Bikramjit Sethi
Hi,Go for a test drive. You will not even hear the sound of the engine when its started(Petrol). Performance of the car will depend how u handle it no matter if its bmw. because i have both. Do not compare to others. Experience it and come to an conclussion. Tata Manza is an improved version among other car.Good luck !
  • vishal nisal (12 February 2010 20:40)
    TATA MANZA is really good car,i enjoy with my family during drive the car,it is besically nice car and good techenical car and also looking very better other then the car.it has good speed,and better control during driving.i like this car,this is my dream car | Reply
  • indukrishna g (12 February 2010 13:52)
    an excellent and a marvelous car, superb,superb car | Reply
  • rajendran (11 February 2010 07:32)
    The mileage is superb. done 1500 km. avg feul economy of my car is 22 kmpl.no car in this eegment beat MANZA. confort also veeeeerrrry good. | Reply
 Sri VT (11 February 2010 17:53) Reply to rajendran
I hope you are not working for TATA motors...... better get the speedometer checked..... | Reply
 Sanjit (02 March 2010 21:07) Reply to Sri VT
I think all of you are traitor and paid wisher of Maruti. | Reply
 Siva (23 February 2010 15:45) Reply to Sri VT
Yes. Rajendran is big LIER. Usually Tata cars are not good and it is not adviseable to go for tata cars except taxi owners. Very poor quality. It will give some problem. | Reply
 Siva (23 February 2010 15:45) Reply to Sri VT
Yes. Rajendran is big LIER. Usually Tata cars are not good and it is not adviseable to go for tata cars except taxi owners. Very poor quality. It will give some problem. | Reply
 archana (26 February 2010 12:59) Reply to Siva
I do not say Rajendran is right or wrong but rest of you are definitely wrong because a taxi owner go for most value for money and most reliable thing thus proving Tata Cars are the best.
 chandan jha (12 May 2010 14:02) Reply to Siva
it is request to sanjit
  • Brijesh (09 February 2010 21:56)
    i puchesd Black(aura Diesel) interers are supberb.i like Bluetooth tecnology very much. | Reply
  • Sree (09 February 2010 06:25)
    I had a test drive of Manza Quadreajet yesterday. I am planning to buy the Aqua model. However, I was surprised to see that the "AQUA" model in the showroom had external rear view mirror on the passenger side and also outside black strips on the sides. Is this a test drive car or so ? Should I finalize on this, since the dealer says that the next consignment may not have these accessories since these are not standard fittings on AQUA.I am a bit confused whether to buy this one. Should I wait and buy another one ? | Reply
  • harish shetty (08 February 2010 12:31)
    hi , i bought indigo maza petrol ( Aura) in the month of jan, its a great fun to drive car, good music systems, interiors incldng other systems., but need some more care/efforts in color finishing | Reply
 Bikramjit Sethi (23 February 2010 11:48) Reply to harish shetty
Hi Harish, great to know that you are getting a good response from your Manza safire. Even I am planning to buy a Manza Safire Aura, however I have been told by a lot of people that Tata's petrol engines are not so great and have a recurring problem with perofrmance. Can you suggest me if that is correct? I am quite jinxed, the car seems to be perfect in terms of features and price, however I don't want to get into a situation where I have to go to a workshop every now and then. Thanks for your help in advance | Reply
  • KONDAPPAN  (07 February 2010 06:25)
    I BOUGHT THIS MNZA CAR COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO, IT IS AWONDERFUL MACHINE FIRST THINK I NOTICEED PERFORMANCE OFTHE ENGINE,THANKS TO DESINGERS FOR THERE WORK ON INTERIOR SPACE.ANOTHER GOOD THINK IS FUEL ECONOMY,THANKS TO TATA MOTORS FOR GIVING US A GOOD MACHINE ...KEE IT UP... | Reply
  • Om Purohit (05 February 2010 19:37)
    Three year indica then three yr with Indigo and now manza (just 10 days) a familier attachment. New technology | Reply
  • Rajat (05 February 2010 10:38)
    Hi, I am also planning to buy the car preferably MANZA aura-Abs (Deisel) , But still in dilema, for me car A.S.S and car reputation are also the imporant factors in addition to excellent specs in my budget. I had a very bad experience with Last indica (4 yr before) and I am pretty happy with my wagon-R atleast w.r..t. servise shops, most of the the time i call the workshop, they simply arrange a pick up and return my car in my office and car is serviced very well and i find a check list in the car..and that during my office hours so it save lot of time also .. Other facts ..the check list is they present, the way they interact all this is quiet impressive.. and main thing any spare of maruti is easily available in even very remote villages and give some confidence to move on long driveI also have good faith in TATA ..I would like to know something recent from any manza owner who has completed some good miles and his/her experiences for services shops in Delhi .. | Reply
 Douglas (05 March 2010 20:57) Reply to Rajat
Rajat,Everyone has their own experience. It may be good or bad.U need to take the decesion for urself. Divorce is happening in very minute in our country. Does this happened to ur Dad | Reply
 Rajat (01 May 2010 23:50) Reply to Douglas
Hi Douglas, I am not sure, how u live in your home and give same kind of examples to family members to make them understand the things, but pls control when it is in public, respect your opinion but it is quite rude.Just consider that this is a forum and we are just exchnging our experience and opinions..So request you to control your your self | Reply
 Rajat (01 May 2010 23:50) Reply to Douglas
Hi Douglas, I am not sure, how u live in your home and give same kind of examples to family members to make them understand the things, but pls control when it is in public, respect your opinion but it is quite rude.Just consider that this is a forum and we are just exchnging our experience and opinions..So request you to control your your self | Reply
 Rajat (01 May 2010 23:50) Reply to Douglas
Hi Douglas, I am not sure, how u live in your home and give same kind of examples to family members to make them understand the things, but pls control when it is in public, respect your opinion but it is quite rude.Just consider that this is a forum and we are just exchnging our experience and opinions..So request you to control your your self | Reply
 suresh  (19 February 2010 12:54) Reply to Rajat
i have brought manza Aura -abs diesel on 12 nov , till now i have driven 3200 kms . The engine power is adequate , the turbo lag is there , but barely perceptible/ very subtle . The ride ,handling ,braking , space , comfort and mileage are excellent. I constantly manage to get 20 kms in busy bangalore city traffic after the first service, a few minor problems occurred, clutch was tight , left interior door handles falling out , got fixed during first service . now no problems at all , blue tooth functions are good , pairing is easy , but frequently get disconnected, i recommended manza for potential buyers, do not compare manza with old generation tata cars indica , indigo cars. i personally own indica v2 dlg turbo , but faced lot of niggling problems , frequent service etc . i feel it is value for money than other competitors, just go for it | Reply
 Jay (24 March 2010 16:02) Reply to suresh
Hi Suresh, My only worry was that the TATA product might start rattloing really badly after the first 2 years. Your comment seems to have put me at ease. Wanted to connect with you if possible. AM in Bangalore. jay.mehta23@yahoo.com | Reply
 suresh (28 March 2010 20:28) Reply to Jay
Hi jay i dont agree to your comment ,The engine , gearbox and technology is from fiat collaboration , very reliable and proved engine , i have taken extended warranty for additional 2 years , that is 4 years and 1.5 lakhs kms for 5250rs , which covers all mechanical , electrical and emission norms ,i have driven now 4200kms ,scheduled for second service ,except the bad interior plastics , like door handles , everything is fine ,keep the RPM between 1 and 2 it gives excellant mileage even in city traffic .
 vikky (10 February 2010 09:55) Reply to Rajat
Dear, Don't get carried away as of now wait for atleast six months; then come to final decision. I have recently exchanged my one and a half years old Indigo with Dezire as it was giving me a lot of trouble. You never know.. with Tata.. | Reply
 Nagesh Bhatt (05 February 2010 16:35) Reply to Rajat
Dear Rajat i also had apprehension on Tata cars but after Manza.... my entire thinking has changed, amazing car, great effortless | Reply
  • sanket (04 February 2010 23:11)
    dude...............the car is simply superb.i got manza in just 13 days,i m totally stisfied with my dealer.manzas interior is the great on this range.go ahead. | Reply
  • Dilip (04 February 2010 18:34)
    While researching for an affordable sedan, I came across a lot of negative comments on Tata cars, including manza. The most common cribs are on the fit-and-finish, plastic quality, performance and after sales service. And a very common refrain is that Tata cars are taxis implying a lower social value. Cars from GM, Honda, Toyota, Ford and surprise of suprises even Mecedes Benz are used as taxis in western world. Since I do not have to climb social status through the front or rear end of the car, the badge of a car never bothers me. If I had inherited very large sum of money from a long lost uncle who found a hidden treasure in Amazon forest, I would have driven an Alfa Romeo. I finally settled for Manza Aura Safire and took delivery of the car about ten days back with wait period of only 20 days. It is a BIG car with acres of space, specially in the rear, that will make my family very comfortable on long drives. All my friends say that the car looks good, though I do not think it will win Miss Universe contest. I do not know if it looks like Vista with a boot or not. Inside plastics feel like, well plastics. They do not have the feeling of Kanjivaram/Banarasi/Musshidabad silk. During the ten days I have been driving, the boot has not fallen off, engine has not exploded, wheels have not parted company, gear knob has not come off into my hand, door handles are still sticking to the car, my six feet tall son does not have to detach his legs to get inside the car. In fact nothing unpleasant happened with the car as yet. I asked several taxiwallas who drive indica/indigo if they had any serious problem with their cars. The answers had been emphatic no. For those who like to drive high (?) quality/status sedans, please go for City, Cruze, or S-class. For those of us without the proverbial uncle, there is nothing like a FULLY-LOADED Manza Aura Safire under 6 lakhs. | Reply
 Douglas (05 March 2010 21:03) Reply to Dilip
Dear Frnd,I own a BMW 520d and Manza Aura . I can understand ur feeling and how u concluded it. Dreaming is not a crime. Dream beyond ur limits, u will get atleast ur roof heights. Do not compare with western technologies. Can u guess the rate for a single service for bmw or tax or luxury tax.. U can buy a new santro. Loll... Good to read ur comments abt Manza. Even am proud its an Indian product like Nano. I belive Indian brand will launch Ultra-Luxury sedans in coming years... good luck. | Reply
 Shreyas Agasthya (13 February 2010 03:35) Reply to Dilip
Dilip,Some of the comparisons reminded me of Kurt Vonnegut Jr.'s books; a lot of humour, sensible ones! You have brought out the most imprtant points that I am trying to come in terms with after cramming different forums. Right now, I am considering them to be my Holy Bhagavadgetha! Before I pour my sentiments about MANZA, I wanted to highlight what a very well written and framed reply you hve there. Thanks a lot for the clarity and being so explicit. Sir, I went today (Feb 13) to see MANZA and since I am not someone who understands or even has an eye to look at the nitty-gritty of whether they have used the right amount of chemicals (!!) to make those interior plastics, I must admit it made me go weak down my knees after seeing the car (I saw Aura). There was an aura; must say! Now what Indians are generally good at; sentiments and emotions.Some of mine which is letting me in full freedom to vascillate between an i20 and Manza Aura (Petrol):1. Sales suport of TATA. Again, this is very relative if you are from a place different from where I hail. Would you be able to comment anything on this? As a 2 - wheeler user, I am trying to understand what more should I expect from a car service provider. 2. What other cars did you have in mind before you and your family signed on a TATA service order's dotted line? 3. Perhaps you could write a line or two about how smooth the car is compared to an i20 (Aaah! Did you see how confused I am despite craving for a sedan ? ).4. Hard earned and saved money on my first ever car; just 10x tensed and excited to get the best. Enunciate more things about Manza Aura, will you, please? :)Eagerly waiting for your response. Any other way I can reach you at would be of colossal help.Regards,Shreyas AgasthyaP.S: While I am submitting this note here, my word verification is 'adjust'. No connotations attached, are they? | Reply
  • Damodar Nayak (27 January 2010 16:09)
    Compared to Maruti Swift whether indigo manza has good ground clearence | Reply
 Douglas (05 March 2010 21:07) Reply to Damodar Nayak
No doubt in that. But u may not find it in tata Indigo model. It will hit the bottom in every small humps and gutters. Aura , I drive in a bad road. If u do not take more speed, there is no probelm in ground clearence and braking. Performance and pick-up are the plus points in any Manza version.. Good luck! | Reply
  • piyush (23 January 2010 17:46)
    hi, every one i want to buy either swift dezire vxi or manza aura. Can some one guide me , which one is better ? PS . after sale service n maintainance cost is also a issue. | Reply
 indukrishna g (12 February 2010 13:55) Reply to piyush
i prefer you manza becoz it is a briiliantcar. | Reply
 Mohan (26 January 2010 09:18) Reply to piyush
I believe Manza is way better than Dezire. The space provided is beyond imagination. I definitely suggest you to buy Manza | Reply
 Anand (26 January 2010 14:26) Reply to Mohan
Hi Piyush and Mohan, Last month we bought manza. It was really good it gives very good mileage nearly 20 km/lit and it has extraordinary space. Three people can comfortably sit in the rear seat and with superb boot space. Its blue tooth for cell phone is good, AC is good, pickup is good. One thing I can say every thing is good in Manza | Reply
 Sandy (28 January 2010 13:45) Reply to Anand
Anand, can you also let us know...Manza which variant you bought. because we want the comparision b/w Dzire Petrol and Manza Petrol. If you bought Manza petrol then what's the mileage you are getting in City with A/c On and Off...
 ranjeet kumar (01 February 2010 13:54) Reply to Anand
Hi Anand I am also looking manza petrol version.Can youo pls let me know which model you have bought.
  • BDSingh (22 January 2010 20:39)
    Hey Friends i have shortlisted indigo Manza, Please Write me the -ive | Reply
 chandransh (26 January 2010 17:26) Reply to BDSingh
hi mr singh the new manza is very gr8 car i hv buyed it its gives me great mioleage lots of space very good features intrears as well as extireir and most impormant thing its a value for many car. dont wait just buy it | Reply
  • S Menon (22 January 2010 20:11)
    i had bought the indigo marina 4 years back , Good car superb space value for money . but absolutely lacks class . Everything about the Tata vehicle is like the indian mentality - chalse ! We celebrate appreciate and rever mediocrity. Coming out with a vehcile low on price by compromising on quality and having people appreciate is encouraging mediocrity . The indigo marina / indica vista are all fine to look at - but travel on the indian roads for 500 kms and the doors start rattling- the potholes feel like you are going over a volcanic crater . I am proud of the concept of the Nano and i love the TATA s for thinking of the common man , but like someone said in one of the posts , we need a car thats super fuel efficient, super leg space, super boot space for all our joint families and out of station rides, with the quality of the Toyota s and the sleekness of the Honda s and the price of the TATA s till then we wil have people cribbing . TATAs after service SUCKS big time. I have become tired of it since last 4 years . If you have a problem i would rather prefer a Maruti than a TATA | Reply
 Jay (24 March 2010 16:08) Reply to S Menon
Hi Menon, Thats my only wqorry about a TATA vehicle. he after salkes service and the rattling after a year or two. Anyone out there has 4-6 months of experience with the Manza? | Reply
  • Noel Frank (20 January 2010 22:34)
    TATA just a Big Name, because of no compitition in India. All their small cars a failure. Trucks and buses are sold due to zero compition | Reply
 Singh (21 January 2010 06:36) Reply to Noel Frank
Dear Noel Tata Motors is the 19th largest automaker in the world and the second largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles in the world. The company is the world¡¯s fourth largest truck manufacturer, and the world¡¯s second largest bus manufacturer. And the world automotive market where Tata has earned this position is a highly competitive market. Since there entry in the Indian car market more than a decade back they have seen significant growth and all there cars have been a great success. | Reply
 Jammy (29 January 2010 12:19) Reply to Singh
Well, again all these facts reflect what Noel said. Largest Truck and Bus manufacturers, Of course, we need bus and trucks and they are the only ones manufacturing in India for some time apart from Ashok Leyland. Their cars had crowded the roads as city taxis. That would have done some good to their profit figures. They have think out of the box and that looks miles away.On the other hand, their new Bus in the market, competition to Volvo buses, is a good step in the right direction but they need to do way more to come up to international standards, if you want to compare them with global companies, that is. | Reply
  • Anush Kumar (20 January 2010 22:19)
    i am keen in buying tata manza in next two days, friends kindly write me disasvatages | Reply
 Ruchir Mathur (31 January 2010 22:38) Reply to Anush Kumar
the after sales service is very poor.Take care | Reply
  • KAMALJEET (14 January 2010 16:37)
    I have been using a Tata Indigo for 4 years. Initially i had alot of problems. I wrote to all concerned but no one was bothered to reply. The response is bad.But i liked the car a lot and have bought the Manza now. I hope the tata people dont say tata to me now. | Reply
 Anup (02 February 2010 16:21) Reply to KAMALJEET
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  • Nagesh Bhatt (14 January 2010 10:54)
    Anyone from mumbai | Reply
 srman (21 January 2010 20:54) Reply to Nagesh Bhatt
yes why not? I took delivery of my manza around a week back and the driving is a pleasure. | Reply
 srivatsav (02 February 2010 14:40) Reply to srman
What is the on road price in Mumbai ? | Reply
 Nagesh Bhatt (01 February 2010 17:23) Reply to srman
dear srman i ve test driven manza petrol aura abs | Reply
  • M Modi (13 January 2010 12:53)
    I had a tata indigo ls for 5 years and and found it had manufacturing defects within a few weeks of having bought it. I ran from pillar to post trying to have these comprehensively addressed and even sent 30-40 letters to Mr Rattan Tata himself but to little avail. I was recently able to sell of my car at a throw away price and would never touch a Tata product again. I would only advise that any buyer should be extremely wary before buying a tata car. Please examine it very carefully !! | Reply
 singh (18 January 2010 07:59) Reply to M Modi
Manufacturing defects can come in any car irrespective of the make, I own a 2002 Indica, some defective parts were there which were replaced by the dealer free of cost during warranty, since than no problem, done 108000 Kms, still in very good running condition, very staisfied with the TATA cars. If you were sure of the manufacturing defects in your car and the dealers were not litsening you could have complained in the consumer redressal forum. | Reply
  • Kunal Dasgupta (05 January 2010 18:05)
    Poor judgement on Manza. I have bought a manza Quadrajet Aura plus on 16th December It makes a horrible noise. It has been to the workshop thrice , still not repaired. Tata Motors is yet to make a quality assured car. My biggest mistake in life to choose Tata Motors passenger cars | Reply
 Ashish (30 January 2010 20:48) Reply to Kunal Dasgupta
Hi may i hv ur contact number. I am planning to purchase Indigo manza Aura ABS. My contact number is 9417820970. | Reply
 Dheeraj Garg (11 January 2010 02:00) Reply to Kunal Dasgupta
I have bought MANZA Deisel Aura plus. I think its truly a value for money. How we can pay extra bugs for same engine and different body. I think MANZA is A very good choice. | Reply
 KKS (07 January 2010 20:23) Reply to Kunal Dasgupta
Planning to buy a sedan car. During test ride of MANZA AURA (Safire), engine noise was an issue. Can anyone suggestions/advice. | Reply
  • Atik (26 December 2009 19:26)
    The Steering is to much jerking on rough road | Reply
  • komal (25 December 2009 15:49)
    merry christmas to all of u n ur family.....:-) | Reply
  • komal (25 December 2009 15:15)
    hii have brought tata indica vista aura quadrajet porcelain white....it is a great car so far if its blaupunkt music system could do any justice...no remote control...no usb...no headphones .i have asked my dealer about this to provide me with remote n usb n headphone but have got only light surity...i would like to know whether tata will provide me now with all the above accessories asked?? plzz suggest me anyotherway...to have everything which i'm supposed to have....thanx.... | Reply
  • gaurav (22 December 2009 21:36)
    manza a great car for its price.i have done 2500km it is giving good mileage about 18-19km.only its plastic wheel caps makes noise when the the wheels go on bad roads and pot holes. but overall a great car . | Reply
 Douglas (05 March 2010 21:09) Reply to gaurav
Contact the service center and tell the issue. that will be rectified. Dont be late. | Reply
 Nagesh Bhatt (28 December 2009 13:41) Reply to gaurav
Dear Gaurav i ve had a test drive of Manza petrol the aura plus variant | Reply
  • Om shah (21 December 2009 00:28)
    Dimensionally it is close to Altis and Civic.Very spacious , gives good looks of the road.Features r great . Only thing is that First Tata should stop using old names like Indica and Indigo which creates bad image and as if the cars r old. They should not be obseesed with Indica like looks (Tail lamps, Smiling Grill ) The design should be contemporory. Only it lacks elegance from outside . | Reply
 Anup (11 January 2010 16:08) Reply to Om shah
OM ShahTata is doing it knowingly as VW still using the name Beetle. | Reply
 om Shah  (21 December 2009 00:36) Reply to Om shah
I forgot to add that I have booked Aura ABS Quadrajet white . But I still wish I could have looked more elegant and exciting from outside. | Reply
  • VEERAMANI (16 December 2009 18:18)
    My manza left side handle (inside) just came out and lock of utility box fall down very poor quality. the 2nd gear pick isvery poor, the power steering when i ride in highways it is veryhardI think i have taken wrong decesion, i have already send manza survey no response, i have been using indica V2 since 2001 Still I belive tata. | Reply
  Douglas (05 March 2010 21:13) Reply to VEERAMANI
VEERAMANI, very sorry to hear that. Let me me know if the service is done. If not dont be late. these has to be fixed immediately and should not be carried for the future. I own Aura . So far no such problems. Manza ratings are going high. 4 of my relative bought that car, not mean that they r fools.. that all started comparing with benz and other cars... Good luck ! | Reply
 Jay (24 March 2010 16:16) Reply to Douglas
Douglas, been going through the comments, and you seem to be a Manza enthusiast. Trsuting that you are not in the employ of TATA, :) can you honestly say that the TATA service has stepped up? | Reply
  • Raju (16 December 2009 10:15)
    Please let me know about the mileage of the Manza petrol engine in the city | Reply
 chandransh (03 January 2010 15:19) Reply to Raju
hi raju i have brought manza petrol iys mileage in city is around 12-13 km i suggest u to take deisel version | Reply
 sunil (14 January 2010 23:39) Reply to chandransh
Chandranshhii m intrested in petrol vesion of mannza, as i drive just 500kms in a month. as u r driving it. pls guide me. | Reply
  • sanjay (15 December 2009 19:31)
    i just wanted to purchase manza pertrol car so please can anybody give me some review about manza | Reply
 rohit (03 January 2010 15:23) Reply to sanjay
hi sanjay i just want 2 say tht petrol has mpfi engine and its average is 12-13 km but no noise acuttaly deisel also has very less noiseand its tata best product yet so dont think just buy manza | Reply
  • Thirupathi (15 December 2009 11:09)
    More user comments should be collected and put in the reviews openly and it is mandatory of furnishing atleast the teliphone number of the users | Reply
  • KSANTO (14 December 2009 20:10)
    MANZA PRONS : MANZA IS REALLY SUPERB, POWER IS GOOD, MAILAGE IS DECENT , SPACE IS SUPERD, LOOK IS REALLY GREAT , INSIDE SPACE IS MAD, ROAD GRIP IS GOOD, MUSIC SYSTEM IS DAM GOOD , CONTROL ON STEERING IS NICE , DIS IS GOOD , TREY UNDER SEAT IS GOOD INNOVATIVE IDEA, .........CONS : TATA PLASITC QUALITY ABOVE AVERAGE IN MANZA, NOT GOOD VISIBILITY WHILE DOING REVERSE , SENSOR IS MANDATORY , FRONT LIGHTING IS BIT LOW , .....OVER ALL VALUE FOR MONEY ...SEDAN AT A ECONOMICAL PRICE | Reply
  • KSANTO HYDERABAD (14 December 2009 19:59)
    I have taken manza aura quatrejet on 10th Dec, I have done 800 km sofar , Really it is a superb car,No engine noise, not looking like socalled tata car, tata have changed a lot in manza, it is much much improved compared to old tata indicas , Infact we can not compare, Road grip is good, Mailage I got is avg 18kmpl, VERY BIG CAR, VERY MUCH SPACEIOUS , LOOKS LIKE HONDA CITY , SX4 (ONLY LOOKS FROM OUT SIDE), I have done my survey / analysis /comparision between MANZA,DESIRE,FORD,LINEA ...I felt MANZA is giving better features at low cost, we should not forget one thing ALL THESE CARS ARE HAVING ONE COMMON ENGINE ...FIET ENGINE,,,HEART OF THE CAR IS SAME EXCEPT BODY , | Reply
 Om shah  (21 December 2009 00:25) Reply to KSANTO HYDERABAD
Dimensionally it is close to Altis and Civic.Very spacious , gives good looks of the road.Features r great . Only thing is that First Tata should stop using old names like Indica and Indigo which creates bad image and as if the cars r old. They should not be obseesed with Indica like looks (Tail lamps, Smiling Grill ) The design should be contemporory. Only it lacks elegance from outside .It could have been made more elegant in looks. By the way I have booked Aura ABS Quadrajet.White | Reply
  • komal (07 December 2009 20:26)
    hey frns so finally i bought vista.....n find it just fantabulous in all ways ....but i want to know that if i want to replace music system given by the company?? becoz it is not provided with remote and usb...so if i could i'll replace it with blaupunkt(just for remote facility)... | Reply
 Hemayur Malhotra (24 December 2009 16:47) Reply to komal
I guess u may contact any local audio shop who would easilly replce the Head unit and as far as i know Changing musik system wont affect your warenty, to be on a safe side u may still reconfirm from the delear just a small sugession if changing try and see for Pioneer which has better featurs and good playback | Reply
 Singh (08 December 2009 07:21) Reply to komal
Congrats Komal ?? ...u can get the stereo replaced without any probs as these r modular units.... but it is better 2 get it done by the dealer itself,,,, bcoz if u get it done outside than these dealers create a hue and cry about the warranty coverage....if dealer doesn¡¯t have blaupaunkt u can purchase from outside and give it 2 em for replacing.... | Reply
 komal (08 December 2009 13:05) Reply to Singh
thanks mr.singh...but i have one more prob...i have got porcelain white aura quadra n dealers are saying that in this model there will be no usb n remote facility....n also music system can not be get changed as it is company fitted.....now what to do? | Reply
 Singh (08 December 2009 14:24) Reply to komal
It isn¡¯t a big deal 2 replace the car audio system¡¦ the head unit pops out of the dash by use of simple tools, most hu in Indian cars are 2¡± height¡¦. If changing the make of the hu is a prob (also an easy task,, but¡¦.as told by your dealer), ask him 2 replace it with the same make higher model which has ur desired features ¡¦ may be the dealer doesn¡¯t want 2 do the extra work as the car is now sold....
  • santosh kumar (06 December 2009 16:49)
    I think it is an horrible car.Never buy it | Reply
 Douglas (05 March 2010 21:19) Reply to santosh kumar
Hi San, I do not know ur experience. I own a bmw 520d and Manza aura plus. I never come to such an conclusion. if ur comparing a western technology and Indian wait some more time. At present Tata has launched a mid-segment luxury sedan for an affordable price for every class people after Nano. try for couple of test drives and other road test. Come to an conclusion. Do not compare with bmw or audi. They r in different segment. Compare with Dzire, Logan, ikon, Fiesta, Verna etc.... Good luck!! Its a Indian car. Its best in India .. U will love it. Coz, I love it! | Reply
 sab (21 December 2009 16:55) Reply to santosh kumar
why do u think it is a horrible car. What make u think d same plz clarify. | Reply
 neha (07 December 2009 16:08) Reply to santosh kumar
u may b a fool 2 say thngs lik dis | Reply
 Pankaj Kumar (12 December 2009 19:45) Reply to neha
buy it use it then comment. interested in buying trouble buy manza | Reply
 Santosh Kumar (06 December 2009 16:57) Reply to santosh kumar
This comment was intended for some other car, not for Manza which is a great car. Regret the inadvertant error in posting the comment. | Reply
 sab (21 December 2009 16:56) Reply to Santosh Kumar
good man u took your worda back | Reply
  • Rajiv Maheshwari (06 December 2009 16:44)
    I think tatas Manza is excellent value for money,but I think tata motors could have done better with the overall fit and finish and weight of this sedan | Reply
 Singh (07 December 2009 06:20) Reply to Rajiv Maheshwari
The power to weight ration matters which in Manza is much higher than its rivals; Dzire and Fiesta. | Reply
  • Sriram (06 December 2009 15:26)
    If I were running Tata Motors:1. I would not have borrowed the 'Indica/Indigo' names for the new line of cars, which truly deserve a new identity for how different they are. Calling them just 'Vista/Manza' as opposed to 'Indica Vista/Indigo Manza' would have been strategically wiser. Tata Motors did not really draw hardcore car admirers with either Indica or Indigo. Taxi companies thought of them as low cost solutions that just about serve the purpose, while Vista and Manza are definitely more sophisticated in terms of image and performance.2. I would have stuck to the quadrajet engine for the Vista and not have TDI as an option. That would go another step towards breaking free from the Indica/Indigo legacy.After all marketing is just as important, if not more, as making great cars! | Reply
  • manish (05 December 2009 23:23)
    i think the second gear on the manza diesel does not respond. i tried it out in the traffic and feeel all others just overtaking an i sitting at the same place....power to the second pls. | Reply
 aakash (16 December 2009 00:11) Reply to manish
it will take some time for the engine to trigger its power due to the turbo lag..till aroundl 3000 rpm there wil be a lag | Reply
  • sukumar (04 December 2009 00:08)
    a sudden thought couldnt wait sharing with you tatas are known world wide for their metals not plastics or rubber ,but they are evolving too lets wait and watch | Reply
  • sukumar (03 December 2009 23:56)
    pls check this out http://www.siamindia.com/scripts/gasoline.aspx this probably means that even if you have a euro or bharath IV compliant engine running on non euro IV fuel you might not get euro IV emissions.i was told that sapphire engines are also euro V compliant but could not find it on the net will get back when i do | Reply
  • sukumar (03 December 2009 23:35)
    guys before you buy any other car(dezire fiesta logan ikon )pls try manza you don't loose any thing you at least get some thing extra to compare with forget the tata tag while doing so.i am yet to see gold satin.Note I am not a tata sales person | Reply
 RIttik Das (16 December 2009 19:02) Reply to sukumar
u are correct | Reply
 srman (21 January 2010 21:04) Reply to RIttik Das
hey dude! I did it and i zeroed in on manza. | Reply
  • sukumar (03 December 2009 23:26)
    hi ,tested the manza quadrajet Diesel today.excelent.while acclerating you feel pushed to the seats.i feeling as if your are taking off in a rocket(well i havent travelled in one)but that is what i get to understand from movie watching.you need to try it to feel it.but what i feel is one may not need it for the city drive,what i found while driving around was that each time i accelerated to get that feel i had to brake(city traffic).no doubt most reviews are for diesel. the petrol was not bad at all but you dont feel pushed to the seats ,nice smooth acceleration,the diesel gives a sudden kick i loved that feel( i havent really tested a diesel car before).but i think would still settle for the petrol as my driving is very limited and is restricted to the city mostly.i also got to see these colors Breeze Blue, Grey Noir, Gold Satin, Infinity Black, Minimal Grey and Monarch Red.breeze blue looked different could make heads turn.waiting to see dew white and gold satin.for good pictures pls check http://www.cardekho.com/Tata/Tata_Manza/pictures. | Reply
  • Singh (03 December 2009 09:54)
    The cars which we consider global in India aka: the Sx4, the Dzires, the Accents, the Vernas hardly have any market presence in developed countries and even in the Gulf countries (which run entirely on foreign cars). They are the leaders in there home countries only. And we Indians feel an increase in our pride if we own these so called global cars. Tata cars are the true value for money, the maintenance cost is minimal: the taxi tag proves it, very spacious, off late they have become very refined, Manza and Vista are really great and above all they are INDIAN. Go for the TATA cars without any second thoughts and make them the market leader in INDIA. | Reply
 Pankaj Kumar (03 December 2009 18:24) Reply to Singh
can not say about vista. But can certainly comment on Manza. If you interested in buying trouble. go ahead | Reply
 Sap (03 December 2009 21:44) Reply to Pankaj Kumar
@singh .. buying a car is nt to show off ur patriotism .. its common sense ... if a car is good be it any make its good enough to go for it. having said tht i think manza is a good buy | Reply
 Singh (04 December 2009 09:46) Reply to Sap
Sap it is not patriotism, it's simple plain economics, you buy your countries products, your money comes into circulation and your country grows, you buy imported products, your money goes out and other countries make merry on your money. And this is the reason why Britishers, Americans and Europeans go for there own products. But lets forget the economics, Tata cars are great and have to be seen with an open mind setting aside the stereotypes and the tags attached.
  • Pankaj Kumar (01 December 2009 12:54)
    DO NOT BUY TATA MANZA. PLASTIC QUALITY, FIT | Reply
 sukumar (04 December 2009 00:05) Reply to Pankaj Kumar
tatas wouldnt let their car down because of some supplier giving bad handles,it will be fixed,it may also be the same supplier who supplies to other car manufacturers,any way what happened to your friends door handle was it fixed or not | Reply
 LAxman (01 December 2009 14:36) Reply to Pankaj Kumar
Why? Could you tell me a Car? Which offers your all the facilities as Tata manza in that segment?? | Reply
 Sap (03 December 2009 21:45) Reply to LAxman
@pankaj .... manza has better plastic then other tata cars though thr is room for improvement ... but tht doesnt negate it to be a good car ... | Reply
 Pankaj Kumar (04 December 2009 09:13) Reply to Sap
fit finish qc extremely poor, door handles
  • komal (30 November 2009 21:15)
    Going tO bUY TATA indICA visTa(quaDrajET) but should i wait for 2010 to get latest year tag??does it matters while resaling it ??plz suggest what to do whether to wait or to purchase? | Reply
 Sap (03 December 2009 21:48) Reply to komal
@komal save the extra money by waiting for a couple of months ... its nt going to go out of stock !!! :-) | Reply
 Singh (02 December 2009 10:11) Reply to komal
Don't delay your decision for getting 10000 bucks extra after 4-5 years. Just purchase and plan a long drive for the new year in the new Vista. | Reply
 Pankaj Kumar (01 December 2009 13:17) Reply to komal
Go for dezire. One of my friends bought manza. had accompanied him to take delivery. After taking delivery went to the petrol pump. the fuel lid did not open. had to insert a screwdriver to open it. third day a plastic beading under the front wiper popped up. sixth day while closing the door the door handle came apart. went out of station | Reply
 Harish Advani (03 December 2009 21:31) Reply to Pankaj Kumar
All hearsay I presume as usual. | Reply
 Devraj (03 December 2009 13:53) Reply to Pankaj Kumar
From where could your Friend get Manza...It has not yet been started delivery....Making people Fool.....HAHAHAHHAHA | Reply
 Pankaj Kumar (03 December 2009 18:16) Reply to Devraj
you send me your email id i will mail u the scanned copy of bill. i can also email u the list of complaints entered on their job card
 Raj (02 December 2009 17:44) Reply to Pankaj Kumar
Are you some kinda dealer for dezire? | Reply
 Pankaj Kumar (03 December 2009 18:18) Reply to Raj
pls. read my reply above. Still if u buy Manza it is ur money dude
 komal (02 December 2009 01:54) Reply to Pankaj Kumar
thanks for valuable suggestion....but would you plzz tell me that still there are many tata users(even have read alot over net) who dont have complain regarding handeling quality..they had runned atleast for 4 to 5 years.... | Reply
 Pankaj Kumar (03 December 2009 18:28) Reply to komal
i have written an unbiased factual opinion. if u do not agree, it's ur life
  • Raj (30 November 2009 17:26)
    Hi All,I owned an Indica for 4 years. 59,000 KM distance covered without any problems and gor good resale value too. Booked Manza and getting it around 20th December.One of my friends, who owned Santro for 4.5 years too booked Manza.The guys who are commenting that TATA cars are meant for TAXI, should understand one thing clearly that unless affordable to run for many years economically and safely too, no car can achieve that tag.Plastic Quality. Oh, i heard that any plastic last for 500 years as its not biodegradable. If engines are the same, does it really matter if quality of plastic is different. Are you buying a car or the plastic? Why spend more many? be a smart buyer. Aesthetically, Manza is better value for money car.With ABS, its much safer now.USA people opted for American cars and avoided Japanese cars for pride of the nation and too boost their economy a little bit.We need to grow up, accept the fact that TATA who are into car segment only for around 10 years, giving so called Global players run for their money.Competition is now on. Just relax guys and enjoy it. | Reply
 GANESH (02 January 2010 16:24) Reply to Raj
i ENTIERLY AGREE WITH YOU RAJ OWN AN INDIGO LS HAVE DONE 90000kMS AVE MAInTAINCE COST NOT MORE THEN RS 0.75 PER KMS .TATA CARS ARE PRACTICAL | Reply
 Sap (03 December 2009 21:52) Reply to Raj
@raj ... car need to be bought on merit not make .... ur comments dont make sense | Reply
 Raj (07 December 2009 19:49) Reply to Sap
As i mentioned earlier, i owned indica for 4 long years. If I have opted for another car from the same company, its definitely shows the MERIT of the product. You rightly said that car need to be bought on merit not make. I think you are the one who believe in MAKE rather than merit. You need to ask yourself a question - Experience or just hearsay? What makes more sense? Go take a test drive at least then post comments. That will make more sense. | Reply
 Devraj (03 December 2009 13:55) Reply to Raj
Well Said...!!!!!!!!! | Reply
 Singh (02 December 2009 13:09) Reply to Raj
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 vidjit (02 December 2009 01:23) Reply to Raj
well said boss. we are true indians | Reply
 Singh (02 December 2009 13:48) Reply to vidjit
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 Pankaj Kumar (01 December 2009 12:57) Reply to Raj
The plastic quality may not matter but the door handle should not come apart while closing doors. | Reply
  • sukumar (29 November 2009 23:11)
    pls check this it should have been 10 th november and not 10th march major v k yadav (10 November 2009 10:21) | Reply
  • sukumar (29 November 2009 23:07)
    hi this is sukumar again .i finally got to drive the manza petrol .the brakes were fixed so were the child lock problems which i had mentioned earlier.the drive was fine though i found the steering a bit tight,but the response was very good ( i have not driven BMW's or VW,s etc)the pickup in the second and third gears was good even with the Ac on.the vehicle did not have any hiccups even @ 20 kmph in 3rd gear with AC on with my 4 folks and the company man beside me.the road handling was good ,the ride was not that bumpy for the battered by recent rains chennai roads.there was decent view of the road ahead ,which could have been even better adjusted with the hight adjustable seats( i just did not try further).the road grip was also good.i found the horn to be a little less noisy(from the inside with windows closed and AC on,i drive a non AC 800 with open windows),just waiting to get a few more reviews before settling for this car . i would also suggest to look up for major V K Yadav's comments on EURO III dated 10th march on this page .the plastics were ok considering the price being quoted for this ,even more expensive cars had cheaper finishes (interiors).think it should be a fine car ,we just need to watch out for maintenence issues (though hope there should not be many and even if there be any should not be a great issue as this has only a tweeked engine of its predecessors namely the vista).the blue tooth was fine.the music system comes with a USB and AUX port with a decent speakers as default. | Reply
  • swetha (29 November 2009 19:24)
    Conngratulations we are happy that finally a safest indian sedan reasonably priced after accident prone honda city, Fit, skidding suzuki's dezire, etc Throw out your suzuki's and go for TATA atleat that is what we can do for the company if one is buying a sedan | Reply
 Douglas (05 March 2010 21:25) Reply to swetha
yep, 125km/ hr and sudden braking. The vehicle do not more more than 1 feet. Am still alive.I own Aura plus. First experience in the second day after taking from showroom. Good performance, milage, braking and other stuffs ...! | Reply
 Douglas (05 March 2010 21:23) Reply to swetha
yep, 125km/ hr and sudden braking. The vehicle do not more more than 1 feet. Am still alive.I own Aura plus. First experience in the second day after taking from showroom. Good performance, milage, braking and other stuffs ...! | Reply
  • Giri Kumar (27 November 2009 21:40)
    Marvelous Manza I can say. Being an Indian proud to say Mr. Ratan has delivered a right vehicle to this country to beat this segment completely with all its features and specs. Ultimate what else you are loking for from cars than TATA manza. | Reply
  • Smart (26 November 2009 16:21)
    Looks like I am the first customer of Tata Manza in chennai. I got my Manza last week and trust me. It is doing wonders on our chennai roads. It scores 10/10 in performance, space, handling, gear shift, features. I do not feel anything negative about it so far. really really a good value for money, I feel. Btw I own 2nd model which is Aura Saffire Petrol | Reply
 VINI (08 December 2009 21:12) Reply to Smart
Dear Smartcongrats went throgh your reviewfor tata manza, I am also planning to buy aurasaffire (ABS) varient.Now as you have tested it for about 2 weeks,It will be be helpful to hear from you about the performance or problems in the car.Please reply soon as I have to buy it after your response. Thanks | Reply
 Sap (03 December 2009 21:57) Reply to Smart
@smart ... congrats on ur new car ... i m also planning to buy 1 but next yr ... keep us posted with the updates | Reply
 COOLGUY (03 December 2009 21:16) Reply to Smart
Pl. tell us more abt the mileage | Reply
 Ajay (30 November 2009 13:38) Reply to Smart
Hi smart, how about the pickup and milage in the city and highway? | Reply
 sharat (28 November 2009 14:51) Reply to Smart
Hi Smart, congrats to you for the Manza petrol, I am also keen for the same however am a little vary of its mileage. could you provide me with a first hand user report. | Reply
 Sriram (18 December 2009 14:54) Reply to sharat
Hi all, well...its been around 3/4 weeks since I started driving my black Manza. I am getting a Mileage of 10 as my display shows and most of the times, my A/C is ON.Coming to Performance, yes, its actually doing wonders. I have driven Nissan Micra and Hyundai Sonata GLS before and found my Manza's performance really really aggressive with very good pickup. Only one problem I have is that my key is unable to open my trunk but Manza cannot be blamed for this as it is a car specific problem and not brand-fault.Yes, fit and finish are not that great which is the only negative about the car. | Reply
 sukumar (28 November 2009 00:19) Reply to Smart
hi smart ,nice to know that you could be 1st customer for manza in chennai.congrats .i was just wondering if you would recommend it any body else.i am trying to get a manza for myself .when i checked the vehicle i found a few problems even in the display car and test drive car.pls let me know if you have noticed it .the first is even when the child lock on the rear right door is unlocked ,i found that it could not be opened from the inside,this was not noticed in the left side rear door.while driving the test vehicle the brakes got jammed the front ones ,i was told this because i found the pickup was not adequate in the second and third gears,so we had to stop the test drive.i was latter told the problem has been fixed something for do with the ABS ? but i am still to get the car for a test yet,looks like they are not enthusiastic about selling it. | Reply
 Shiv (27 November 2009 14:45) Reply to Smart
Hi,I have also booked a Diesel ABS version. Due delivery next week. Pls share your contact details want to discuss more. | Reply
 Satya (26 November 2009 20:21) Reply to Smart
Hi. Congrats. I am from Blore. I am too interested in buying the petrol one. Please tell us regarding the mileage. | Reply
 Ajay tyagi (30 November 2009 13:36) Reply to Satya
I am too interested in buying the petrol one. Please tell us regarding the mileage and other feed back. | Reply
  • Pradeep SIngh (25 November 2009 18:24)
    I am confused after launch of Manza.I was sure t buy DZire VDI but now Manza seems to be a good choice over DZIRE looking in to all features Manza.Please suggest. | Reply
 beacon (29 November 2009 19:32) Reply to Pradeep SIngh
donot buy dezire it is having heavy handling problems and most of all donot let the suzuki make monies let our own TATA make it.suzuki salkes down by 60 percent in worldwide incl.Japan, they are surviving because of our gratitude.Neither Suzuki nor Honda has built hospitals but Omni's and citiy's have created patients in the form broken bones and dead bodies in crashed vehicles | Reply
 Singh (26 November 2009 08:05) Reply to Pradeep SIngh
Go ahead buddy,me too switched to Manza Quadrajet Aura from Dzire Vdi, due to the better features, more space, more legroom, don't worried about the performance and resale, because already own a 2002 Indica, got a very good resale value even after doing 100000 Kms. | Reply
 Chakravarthy (25 November 2009 19:27) Reply to Pradeep SIngh
Dont Be...If you are looking for the features, Manza is your car. If you are looking for a car that has better resale value, go for Dzire. But think of owning a car for a minimum of 3 years, without features (compared to manza), only to get resale value.And yeah, if you have a family, and some day you go to a picnic, the Dzire gives you enough leg room at the backseat to be cursed about :p. Manza gives you loads of leg room.The mileage is around 18/22 city/highway for the 1.3 Quadrajet engine. Now those are not bad numbers, are they ? | Reply
 Kumar (26 November 2009 08:40) Reply to Chakravarthy
Don't think about getting 15-20000 bucks extra after suffering for four five years in a cramped car with poor features. Checked and found Manza scores over dzire on overall comfort, space, features and both powered by the same engine. | Reply
 Chakravarthy (26 November 2009 15:15) Reply to Kumar
Yupp Kumar, thats what I said.I was thinking of buying a Dzire VDi but I later switched to Manza Aura Quadrajet. I'm getting my car this saturday.
 Sap (03 December 2009 22:01) Reply to Kumar
i too second kumar's opinion .... its a better buy thn dzire
  • Altaf (21 November 2009 21:11)
    I won a Indigo CS in India,it is bizarre vehicle. It stops atleast once climbing up the hill. TATAs have fooled Indians enough by selling substandard vehicles. | Reply
 Rakesh (02 December 2009 15:24) Reply to Altaf
Strange, have clocked 90k with my 04 Indica Petrol, including hilly terrain (max 9000 ft) without any repeat any problem. | Reply
 Amal (25 November 2009 01:37) Reply to Altaf
I also has the same feeling, Altaf might be new to riding a car especially climbing up the hill. Defnitly TATA image will get boost by TATA MANZA. It is worth for money.. GO FOR IT GUYS.......... | Reply
 chat (23 November 2009 13:05) Reply to Altaf
do you know how to drive uphill?i think u r new driver | Reply
 Singh (24 November 2009 09:52) Reply to chat
I also think so, because I have a 2002 Indica and had taken it to every hill of the North India without any stoppages. | Reply
 sanman (28 November 2009 13:41) Reply to Singh
Have you ever heard of servicing the car, maybe that should do the trick
  • Eric (19 November 2009 11:02)
    It looks after the launch of Tata-Motors "Indigo-Manza" the Tata-Motors image will get boost for a good quality car from Tata's but they still have a long way to go, if they can produce cars to compete with Honda-Civic/Totyota Carolla and than move upto Honda-Accord,Toyota-Camry or Skoda-Superb catogry and finally to compete with the German Limosene Class the topline BMW-7series, Mercedes S-Class Series then truly we can call Tata's world class car making Co. in manufacturing luxury class, can Tata-Motors do it another Five yearsto compete with the likes of BMW-7series,Mercedes S-class,Totyota'sLuxus Series. | Reply
 Jay (19 November 2009 11:46) Reply to Eric
Tata is allready possessing Jaguar brand. I am waiting when will Tata bring Jaguar technology to our indian market not the brand. :) | Reply
  • albert (18 November 2009 21:51)
    tata great buy tata be indian use indian | Reply
 mukund (18 November 2009 21:54) Reply to albert
yah buy tata only best car true best car in the same segment | Reply
  • albert (18 November 2009 21:51)
    tata great buy tata be indian use indian | Reply
  • NAMISH GUPTA (17 November 2009 11:54)
    Manza is good car , i want to know why one should prefer swift dzire iver manza quadrajet which offers better features,specifications,leg room,less price just because of brand value? | Reply
 Nishant (23 November 2009 19:49) Reply to NAMISH GUPTA
One should perfer Manza over Swift Dzire because - both have same engine, Manza is bigger in size, Manza has lot many features than Dzire and above all - Manza is value for money..... | Reply
  • Saptarshi (12 November 2009 02:40)
    totally bowled over by Manza ... till now the best car in that price range. I was stuck between Ritz and Swift with some features in one but not present in the other one. I am glad Mazda is here. No compromises. Fuel efficiency almost same as swift and also the drive quality and space wise better than Ritz and at round about 50K more than them. Its a catch .... | Reply
  • amit (11 November 2009 10:44)
    I agree manza is a good bet. How about new sx4 | Reply
  • Ajay (10 November 2009 20:23)
    Major V K Yadav. Without prejudice. Please get you facts right before you give your comments. Irrespective of whether you like a car or not, you should not provide false information on this website. Please note that both the Manza engines, Petrol as well as Diesel are Euro IV compliant. | Reply
 major v k yadav (10 November 2009 23:13) Reply to Ajay
Dear Ajay, I have checked the facts from local dealer and he too told me that Manza is currently registered under EUROIII standards and if the car is EUROIV compliant as you say then why it is not made official aka launch of EUROIV version of SX4 from Maruti stable? If you have some word from the company itself in Black and White then make it public for everyone to see and believe,till then for me and others car is currently EUROIII compliant. | Reply
 Ajay (11 November 2009 19:36) Reply to major v k yadav
Thanks, Major Yadav. I will surely do that at the earliest. At least, this will put to rest all this discussion on emission norms being complied by Manza. | Reply
 Sap (03 December 2009 22:06) Reply to Ajay
@ajay ... u didnt get bck with the compliant details ... provide a link atlest ..
  • Tarun Sareen (10 November 2009 17:57)
    Correction people, Big Car @ a Small Price!!! i-20, Jazz | Reply
  • Tarun Sareen (10 November 2009 17:08)
    At last...a Big Car, Small Price!!! | Reply
  • Sunij (10 November 2009 15:33)
    Hey, it is again a Fiat engine ,car is depends on engine body less relevance in terms of performance | Reply
 Rajat (05 February 2010 10:36) Reply to Sunij
Hi, I am also planning to buy the car preferably MANZA aura-Abs (Deisel) , But still in dilema, for me car A.S.S and car reputation are also the imporant factors in addition to excellent specs in my budget. I had a very bad experience with Last indica (4 yr before) and I am pretty happy with my wagon-R atleast w.r..t. servise shops, most of the the time i call the workshop, they simply arrange a pick up and return my car in my office and car is serviced very well and i find a check list in the car..and that during my office hours so it save lot of time also .. Other facts ..the check list is they present, the way they interact all this is quiet impressive.. and main thing any spare of maruti is easily available in even very remote villages and give some confidence to move on long driveI also have good faith in TATA ..I would like to know something recent from any manza owner who has completed some good miles and his/her experiences for services shops in Delhi .. | Reply
  • Santunu Kumar (10 November 2009 14:44)
    The car is really very good. guys go for it. i have done extensive surveys on all the cars as I am going to buy a new car. The Manza comes out as the best buy. I had put safety and comfort as the first requirement in my survey and then there was economy, after sales service and style. Manza is overall first. No doubt Maruti and Hyundai will have tough time now. unless and until the Maruti comes out with soem diesel version of SX4 Manza is going to take over a big share of the market from them. Regarding the Honda City I think it is too overpriced as all the Honda cars are. Just imagine paying 2 lacs extra for just a brand name. Regarding Hyundai they have stopped selling Verna in Koreya but they are selling the old model in India stating it as the best car. I think I should stick to the Indian car manufacturer because atleast I can come to know what is happening. Remember that in today's world no foreigner is here to help out the Indians, they are just here to fool you and make money as much as they can and then leave as Daewoo did. | Reply
 Singh (20 November 2009 14:28) Reply to Santunu Kumar
You are right, I am in Seoul now and found that Verna is not here in the Hyundai stable any more nor I have come across Verna on the roads in Seoul which is sold in India as there premium car. | Reply
 major v k yadav (10 November 2009 15:32) Reply to Santunu Kumar
Dear santunu, your comments are extremely biased and one can easily see the obvious. Names you have mentioned as foreigners are reputed car makers with very good track record of safety and service. Cost factors are pure business. These automakers are contributing to the coffers of nation in terms of taxes. Pl don't mix patriotism with auto business. Be fair in your comment by sticking to the facts only. | Reply
  • major v k yadav (09 November 2009 10:06)
    Dear all prospective buyers of manza (including myself) the engine of Manza is EuroIII compliant and from April 2010 EuroIV norms are going to be effective which means the vehicles purchased before April 2010 would considered older one and would not be reregistered in EuroIV compliant states. So wait till April 2010 when surely the company will come up with an upgraded version. Till then see it and admire it. | Reply
 Rakesh (09 November 2009 13:16) Reply to major v k yadav
Regitration of existing vehicles whether Euro II or III compliant will still hold good. I guess the Euro IV will be applicable for vehicles registerd post Apr. 2010 or whatever cutt off date is announced | Reply
 major v k yadav (10 November 2009 10:21) Reply to Rakesh
you will be able to drive EuroIII compliant vehicle in your city of registration even after adoption of EuroIV norms but once again i stress that you can not re register your vehicle in a city with EuroIV norms in place in case you plan to shift after April 2010. So why to take risk? I have even written an email to the company about same quite some time back and they are yet to answer my query. Even the local dealers are clueless or should i say tight lipped about the whole issue. Why can't TATA motors come out in open and clear the air about whole issue? As a consumer this is the matter of my hard earned money. This is no rocket science to understand about the resale value of a vehicle with EUROIII tag and a vehicle with EUROIV tag. So once again i reaffirm my statement and advise all the fellow readers of TOI to refrain from buying the vehicle unless the TATA motors comes out in open in BLACK | Reply
 Rocky (15 November 2009 03:18) Reply to major v k yadav
Dealers r not aware of it, there is no reply from the company, so one can very well imagine how serios Tata is.
  • Rakesh (08 November 2009 15:00)
    It is a great car at the offered price. Have driven Manza Petrol for about 20 kms. I am very satisfied with the ride quality, comfort and the fe of 18 it clocked for the short distanceBoot is bit oversized, instrument panel is somewhat cramped, inside rear view mirror is tiny and alloys are missing otherwise its a winner.Love to see Tatas launching a World Car on a trimmed Manza platform and knocking off about 200kgs with further improvement in fit and finish and by upgrading the support set up across the country to handle newer taechnologies that Manza has.If you are about to decide for a new car then my suggestion is 'suno sabki, karo man ki', that is nothing but what we call is 'make an informed decision'.Safe and sane motoring ....all auto enthusiasts. | Reply
 vikram singh (09 November 2009 19:00) Reply to Rakesh
Read ur review , i was planning to buy ford fiesta may be used 1-2 yr old car. What u suggest shd i go for fiesta or new manza. Kindly reply on vikram_04@yahoo.com | Reply
  • Scorpio (06 November 2009 12:15)
    After all its an indian. Cheers | Reply
  • kumar (06 November 2009 01:09)
    Manza's look is appealing....overall a good car... | Reply
  • Ashwani Kumar (05 November 2009 15:47)
    I wonder how people compare a Rs 100K car with that of costing 300K? When they buy Tata cars they expect it to be cheaper because of indegenous technology but demand features of higher segment cars being sold by foreign players. Thats absurd. I feel Tata cars are still the best value for one's money and no one can dare to challenge it! | Reply
  • Vijay Udupi (05 November 2009 02:40)
    I am amazed with the number of fans for Tata. People love Tata even though they have other cars and they want Tata to come up with good cars. I would love to see Tata cars successful and overtake the overpriced and manipulative Japanese and Korean car makers. Why dont Tata refine the Vista and comeup with Manza interiors on Vista. | Reply
 RAVI TRIPATHI (11 November 2009 18:28) Reply to Vijay Udupi
TATA,is very competitive and good, i wish someone to suggest to ratan tata ji to do some thing so that the body of tata cars remain tough nintact for alonger duration......just as SAFARI. then no one can beat TATA BRAND | Reply
 Sidh (21 November 2009 19:02) Reply to RAVI TRIPATHI
I fully agree with you Ravi, if TATA can improve the BODY BUILD QUALITY then nothing like it... - I've seen the car and liked it too, but body alignments are little worry factor... I mean the fine lines... "TATA SHOULD SERIOUSLY TAKE A LOOK ON THIS MATTER". | Reply
  • komal (05 November 2009 00:14)
    i have taken test drive for both swift dzire and indica vista n to extreme surprise i found that tata's car is far ahead of maruti's....the reason is simple swift gave me cramp driving experience with prison like feel for back seat passengers.......though reliability n to just becoz it is backed by more than 15 years of records in domestic cars segment.......but when it comes to our tata it is like tension free driving very smooth n very easy to be driven by woman....space....good quality ....fr8 features.....everything in less than swift's prize very late delivery.......now the only prob lies is that we are not very prone to change thats why we are doubting that whether tata will prooves itself or not but being frank n honest plzzzzz go for tata's car n make it more reliable by belivng upon aour own india's company THE GREAT TATA well done .... | Reply
 Torque (07 November 2009 11:23) Reply to komal
yes..i agree with you ,that indica vista is ahead of Dzire when it comes to interior space...Indica and Fiat palio are the only 2 car in that segment to provide comfortable rear room cos of its wide dimensions...and the new vista does have the Fiat Mjd...so its a better bet than dezire...but of course the interior fit n finish of the marutis are better than tata (switches/knobs/plastic quality etc) | Reply
  • NeutralGuy (04 November 2009 19:31)
    Airbags. ABS. Bluetooth. Space. Engine. All this and more, at such low prices. This car is more than a segment higher in terms of it's features, and will doubtlessly give sleepless nights to other car companies.This is a groundbreaking job by Tata. All features are now available for the common man. And instead of acknowledging it, some dudes are talking about lack of proper shape, 'taxi' brand and whatnot. Tata has brought the sky down for us. We should thank them. | Reply
 AKS (07 November 2009 07:58) Reply to NeutralGuy
You are right, also rear seat comfort/recline as good as Merc S-class (compared by overdrive road test.) Those who go out with family will definitely buy this car. I was planning to buy Swift Dezire but have changed my mind to MANZA | Reply
  • A Singh (04 November 2009 16:41)
    I own Indica LSI since 2004. I have pushed the vehical to 135 Km/h on the Mumbai-Pune express highway giving me an average of 16.8 km / litre. Tata vehicles are very stable at very high speeds, great to take PUNGAAS with INNOVAS, SCORPOS, etc. TATA vehicles are highly under rated since most Indians are obsessed with foreign vehicles. | Reply
  • SAM (04 November 2009 15:15)
    Ultimate Value for Money.It looks the biggest in class.Truly awesome car. | Reply
  • Abdul Hameed (04 November 2009 14:47)
    Guys, believe me.I drive Indica Vista - aqwa. What a car maan. The way it moves around in crowded streets and the way it responds is fantastic. The a/c is simply superb. Let us not decry TATAs any more. They have done a fantastic job with Indica Vista and am sure to upgrade to Manza very soon. GOOD JOB TATAs. KEEP IT UP GUYS. | Reply
  • Pratap (03 November 2009 19:40)
    If anyone wants to doubt the Manza, all i have to say is blogs of non-popular cars dont get 5 pages of comments !! :) | Reply
  • Vikram Chopra (02 November 2009 18:50)
    For once I notice the journalist is not crying out for more power. Thank you dear sir. Yes I've driven the car and find it quite good and value for money. True it has it's shortcommings but then at this price it's worth it. | Reply
 Pratap (03 November 2009 19:35) Reply to Vikram Chopra
Bang on buddy. Thats quite the point TATA seem to have set out to prove with Manza. I personally think there are no shortcomings worth mentioning if u get all those features for 6.5 lakhs ! Check out the specs if anybody wanna validate http://cars.tatamotors.com/IndigoManza/index.html | Reply
  • AS (31 October 2009 21:21)
    without getting carried away by sentiments i can say that tata always comes out with good things...i have a 2003 indica diesel, done some 1,85,000 km but still going gr8, giving 21 kpl on highway...n that too with no extra expenditure except regular servicing (well that too somtimes exceeds the 5000 km schedule...) | Reply
  • Satyanarayan (29 October 2009 20:40)
    Yes I too support tata cars. I used Indica v2 for 4 years and ran 110000km I never spend anything extra than service. not even clutch plate, no bearing etc etc. just running. wow its our great indian Car. | Reply
  • surendar (28 October 2009 19:01)
    m looking to buy wagon r duo will it be economical to buy??or any other car in this same pricei"????will this car prooves to be good for long time n itz mileage n all will be fine?? | Reply
  • Suresh (28 October 2009 09:46)
    tata does suck...but every baby born does suck...and just like a baby TATA is growing up very fast...in the right direction for sure | Reply
  • True Comments (27 October 2009 20:01)
    Tata Sucks...Bad quality, poor brand image, cheap looking cars... only tasteless people buy them or drivers. | Reply
 Ajay (10 November 2009 13:18) Reply to True Comments
I think you are a very frustrated person in general. And very stupid too. | Reply
 rahul (05 November 2009 13:52) Reply to True Comments
For your kind advice world costliest cars is also owned by Tata. | Reply
 djvipmog (09 November 2009 12:47) Reply to rahul
Great Slamdunk to so called True Comments...Crazy, obssessed foreign imitator. Instead of criticizing, appreciate the efforts TATA has taken to give everything in such a small money. | Reply
 Sudhir (07 November 2009 15:38) Reply to rahul
That is the right answer man | Reply
 Gurjit Singh (30 October 2009 14:31) Reply to True Comments
What are you talking about do you know TATA is one of the most reputed brands globally and the development shown with the experience of 10 years in car manufacturing is termendous. Do you know tata is a company who build nano and at Geneva motor show it was catching more crowd than merc/bmw/audi etc. can anybody do the same? is it possible? Also tata aquire jaguar/land rover what about that ..... Tata has grown up in car manufacturing and reputation has building to a high level. Some compatitors fear and create hype in the market for TATA. So i think again ...................! | Reply
 Absolutely Right (27 October 2009 20:06) Reply to True Comments
You are right... tata is fine for commercial vehicles but not for passenger vehicles. its cars lack "class". No finishing in exterior and interiors are cheap looking plastic. Engine making noise as loud as trucks and what not...Maruti, Hyundai and Honda rock in India. Tata will vainish away very soon or may be people who are ready to compromise on quality and prestige with money will buy it. An intelligent and classy person will never prefer to owe a tata car. Its better to buy a small premium hatchback from Maruti, Hyundai or Honda intead of a sedan fom Tata (with almost same amount) | Reply
 djvipmog (09 November 2009 12:50) Reply to Absolutely Right
I dont understand people posting the comments with name such as "True Comments" and "Absolutely Right" are actually writing False comments and Absolutely wrong ideas on the blog. Over exagerrating stuff. Grow up man!!! Be proud to be an indian and the efforts of TATA who always thought for people not like Ambanis | Reply
 AJ (03 November 2009 13:19) Reply to Absolutely Right
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 Sandip (30 October 2009 12:15) Reply to Absolutely Right
This is not correct. I have used Tata Indigo Petrol for 3 yrs and it was a very good performance in terms of milage, maintenance and ride. The room inside Indica and Indigo is the best in its class and even bigger than the other upside saloons and hatchbacks. Ofcourse the interior plastic quality was not as refined in it as it would be in Honda, Hyundai or upmarket Maruti but then u need not pay fortune for it. Tata cars are the best value for money, unless you are a person dying for Status. | Reply
 Vimal Negi (29 October 2009 19:54) Reply to Absolutely Right
What rubbish...I request people not to badmouth about Tata cars jus because they hv heard it from others or becoz they are drivin' overrated cramped Marutis nd Hyundais cars and paid some 30 - 40 k extra for it..I m driving a Xeta petrol since last three years...spent not a penny more than routine service and its done 50k ...it gives 13kmpl in city nd 16 on highway...what say - was it bad buy for 1200 cc spacious car with ac nd power steering at 3 Lacs ? yes their after sales service is not the best but you cant hv it all... | Reply
 CRAZY ABOUT CARS (29 October 2009 08:54) Reply to Absolutely Right
Agree... I own a MARUTI, a HYUNDAI , A HONDA | Reply
 komal (29 October 2009 23:11) Reply to CRAZY ABOUT CARS
agreed about what??
  • Ido Reddy (27 October 2009 17:33)
    Guys, TATA's have come a long way in car manufacture. I am a Tata Fan. I have owned Tata cars from tatamobile to sierra, et all, except the Nano. I have had the luck to drive exotics too while overseas. I am a chartered engineer and a auto buff. TATA SIMPLY OFFERS THE BEST OVERALL COST OF WONER SHIP AMONG ALL VEHICLES IN INDIA (in thier respective cars.) and manza will be no exception. The best car in this segment is the fiat linea. But the engine mapping of the cars seperate them. Manza is the fun horse, linea is the equestrian horse-pomp and style. Forget ford, city verna et all. They all shine in one particular area-PERIOD. | Reply
  • Vijay (27 October 2009 02:05)
    You guys might know by now that Maruti is not accepting defeat. It launched SX4 Automatic, the "affordable" and true automatic in India. | Reply
 Anuj Agrawal (29 October 2009 09:35) Reply to Vijay
maruti,I agree is a reliable | Reply
  • kanishk (26 October 2009 19:36)
    hey.........i want to know wether to go for tata cars or not???n plzzz who are the true owner n really have experiance regarding the car plzz come forward to clear all disputes...coz tried n experienced hands are always better than hearsay......those who owns tata plzz tell me that will car show any prob after 18 months regarding itz quality, after sale service and resale value...plzzzzz tata's true owner help me..i'm eagerly looking to buy car as soon as i'll get favourable review | Reply
 Smart (26 November 2009 16:47) Reply to kanishk
Yes, you can absolutely go ahead with Tata. I own a Tata Manza Aura Saffire Petrol and it just rocks on our roads. I can never compare my car with any of the higher segment sedan even as Tata Manza is truly spacious and it excels in its performance. Engine is so smooth that you may wonder even after starting the engine, you ll feel that you ve not started it ;).Also, I have learnt Gear mechanism only in this car as I used to drive only an Automatic (hyundai sonata) for past 5 years and believe me , it was so easy for me to learn Gear shift in tata manza because of smooth gear handling. Only one negative aspect (if at all) in my Manza is plastics used inside are not that great. But imagine. you are getting a big luxurious sedan for affordable price. So plastics used is the only compromise. Otherwise, one can just close the eyes and buy the car. | Reply
 KS (24 November 2009 15:41) Reply to kanishk
I owned a tata indica v2 (2004) . Did about 198K kms in 3 years. No issues.Regular service is not very expensive. No issues with car whatsoever.Bought a IndigoSX, done 120K Kms in 3 years. again no issues. still gives an average of 18 in city, 22 on hiighway. Have a safari 2.2 ,done 40K kms in 1.5 years. No issues again. Very sturdy car. No issues. Avg - 12 in city and 15 on highway.IMHO, if you like the car buy it. you may get initial hiccups, but in long term you will love it and find it tru VFM. Most of the people i have come across have only heard from somewhere or other regarding bad quality of tata cars, but actually rarelly have 1st hand exp. I suggest you yourself check the cars and select.Majority of us Indians are obsessed about foreign cars and would go lenghs defending our obsession. So no point arguing. But one thing, in 10 years Tata has come a long way from the 1st Truck car (indica) and today's car are comparable. There is room for improvement surely and they are doing it we can see.APNA DIMAAG LAGAO | Reply
 Rohit (13 November 2009 03:55) Reply to kanishk
i own a Indica V@ for more thn 6 yrs, done 90K... i am absolutely impressed with the car.. its still going great guns.. no major hiccups... i had a santro and maruti too but i can surely say that i am equally if not more satisfied tata... and for the price it offers... its the best value for money you can ask for... as for class, it all depends on wat u r nd how u present... | Reply
 Singh (27 October 2009 10:33) Reply to kanishk
I own a Tata Indica Diesel for the last seven years and it has completed 100000 Kms, still going great, Clutch plates are original, suspension is original, no major maintenance so far, only regular services at the authorized dealer. Go for the Tata cars, they are great. Pls see my comment below for more details. | Reply
 Parminder (29 October 2009 18:35) Reply to Singh
The only drawback I've noted is that Indica Wheels are made of a terrible material. They seem to bend even if the car goes into a small pothole.Other than that Tata cars are robust and value for money. | Reply
 RH (27 October 2009 23:40) Reply to Singh
I too own Tata Indica for last 3 yrs and have crossed 45K - Absolutely no issue with car or with support | Reply
 VINAY (02 November 2009 15:18) Reply to RH
i too own a tata indica diesel. spacious , sturdy 18 avg with ac. and no extra maintenance. atlast AONE AONE HOTE HAI!!!
  • radhey (26 October 2009 19:33)
    me tata ki car lena chahta hu...par sunne me aya hai k tata ki cars one year baad prob creat karti hai..jaise...after sale service...low interior quality ....low resale value..kya me taat ki car le sakta hu...??? aap sab plzz bataye k ye sab sai bola gaya hai tat k liye ya galat hai sirf suni hui bate????? | Reply
 Anuj Agrawal (29 October 2009 09:37) Reply to radhey
buddy if u r going for a new release then i would suggest u to wait.what i have seen in tata is that the first launch of any model always ahs some problems.let some piece be sold and then go for it.else u can go for some models that have been on road for more than 1 year. | Reply
 Anuj Agrawal (29 October 2009 09:29) Reply to radhey
very true....tata is good in commercial sector.but the really suck when it comes to family cars...majr drawbacks in some of the cars that i have seen....* engine sound is very loud* need a lot of maintainance*A.C. is not so effective* interiors really suck* no style statement. | Reply
 mohit C (26 October 2009 20:23) Reply to radhey
what you have heard is from taxi /fleet operators, who use it prety roughly . for diesel engines , few things have to be kept in mind, like air filters, fule filters to be cleaned at regular intervals , check oil levels regularly and you wont have any problem. Tata has come too far in terms of quality and service. Most important pls get your indicas | Reply
 radhey (27 October 2009 02:27) Reply to mohit C
mohit ji kya aapke paas tata ki koi car hai ??imean jo aapne kaha wo out of experiance tha coz me itna afford nai kar sakta k car le lu aur phir keep on changing..plzz help mohit ji | Reply
 Rohit (13 November 2009 03:59) Reply to radhey
boss i own a tata indica and i can safely and proudly tell you that tat has not been a problem of any sort to me... as for anuj's statement, my car ac works really good even in delhi heat of 45'c, not much of maintainance
  • Shailesh Saxena (26 October 2009 14:21)
    I had a Indica which i sold after driving it for 1,86,000 km with out even replacement of clutch plates. Drove it to a height of 16,500 feet. There were minor problems but no major one | Reply
 Anuj Agrawal (29 October 2009 09:30) Reply to Shailesh Saxena
believe me sailesh try a new honda vehicle and u would know the difference......it is not just about clutch plates....comfort ,style,enjoyment,feel and a lot more.... | Reply
 Smart (26 November 2009 16:49) Reply to Anuj Agrawal
My god. How can someone compare Honda segment and Tata (affordable) segments? its just an invalid comparison. As far as the Tata is concerned, you ll get for what you ve paid, remember. | Reply
  • Singh (26 October 2009 10:01)
    I own a Tata Indica Diesel for the last seven years and has done 100000 Kms, I have travelled thrice to Rohtang pass from Delhi and covered all other hill stations of the north from Delhi many times with the Indica and on three occassions I have gone more than 1000 kms in one strech. The engine is still in great shape and suspension is cool. I am still having the same feeling which I had when I drove it for the first time seven years ago, nothing has changed. My friends, remove any fears and don't go by what others say, just go for the Manza and feel for yourself. Im sure you will never regret your decision. When I will change my car I will definitly go for Manza in the present scenario without a second thought. | Reply
 Singh (26 October 2009 10:25) Reply to Singh
I would like to add that besides, I own a Ford Mondeo also, five years old done 35000 Kms. But I am not happy with it, spares and maintenance are very costly, hardly any resale value and driveability is also not very good, takes a lot of effort for going from speeds above 100 kmph. | Reply
 komal (26 October 2009 12:27) Reply to Singh
thank you mr.singh i'll see to it...even i'm very fond of this very new launch by tata's.... | Reply
  • Bhooshan (25 October 2009 10:25)
    Hi all, well I have been an owner of an Indigo Marina Lx since Oct 05, and with the help of the extended warranty have had a very pleasant experience of ownership. Yes it does have a few flaws like turbo lag and NVH is a little high, but what do you expect of a then price tag of Rs 6 lacks on road Mumbai (2005). Now coming to the Manza I have see the car at different showrooms about three times sat in it, adjusting the front seats for comfort and found ample amount of comfort and space, both front and rear and must sat the interiors have improved in their fit and finish as well as quality its really a nice place to be in, seen the boot compartment which is quite large and deep and just checked out the engine bay to see how the fiat engine looks packaged into a manza. As usual for a TATA sedan ground clearance is quite high for the car but then again it’s a car made for our roads isn’t it. I can’t wait for the test drive and will be making the final decision to go in for one or not. But then again having a budget of Rs 7 lacks it’s seems so far to be a sure shot. And for the Guys at TATA MOTORS great Job Guys and hopefully may be there will be next gen Marina in a few years time as well which I’m looking forward to as well. | Reply
 manoj (26 October 2009 22:41) Reply to Bhooshan
realy man it is such a fantastic car for this money ..It makes cars like fiesta and verna look simply overpriced. we as indians should realy encourage mr tata in producing such fine value for money cars like the manza | Reply
  • Sidh (24 October 2009 21:54)
    Please comments on good or bad stuff about the car, so one can decide whether to buy it or not... you guys are fighting for the car makers... All cars have something good or something bad... | Reply
 Anand (31 October 2009 01:41) Reply to Sidh
Pros of Tata cars:1) Great value for money - lots of space and features for the money!2) Cheap to run.3) Good paint quality.4) Rugged and tough.5) Very comfortable to ride in because of nice, supportive seats.Cons of Tata cars:1) Poor fit and finish - especially of interior plastics.2) Service leaves a lot to be desired (My family has had both Tata and Maruti cars, and I feel Maruti devilers much more when it comes to service.)3) Rapid tyre wear is always a problem (maybe because of the heavy diesel engine).4) Uncomfortable to drive, because of bad ergonomics - like high dashboard, which prevents one from seeing the bonnet and bad placement of the pedals which tire the legs.5) Vague and rubbery gearbox.6) Poor resale value.This is all that comes to mind right now. Hope this is of some help. | Reply
 MANOJ (26 October 2009 20:35) Reply to Sidh
GOOD1. cheapest i n segment n class2. easy avlbility of parts n good network of workshops3. good FIAT P | Reply
  • komal (24 October 2009 01:04)
    hey i have almost read all the comments n have found that still we all are in lurch to decide whether TATA cars are reliable or not?? i'm planning to buy car n i was impressed by tata indica aura but while seeing maza i'm speechless coz it has got smthng inexplicable features n royalty looks but still i'm confused as all of my well wishers n garage menbers say that dont go for tata as it will show prob after one year plzzzz suggest me for which car to go my budget is around max 6 lakhs n i can afford manza if it prooves best instead of all tata disputes regarding quality......waiting!!!! | Reply
 Torque (29 October 2009 11:31) Reply to komal
Hey Komal,yeah i have heard comments too abt the TATA engines giving you trouble past 50k km or 2yrs down the lane.but i believe that depends upon the driving conditions..AFA manza is concerend, its got a good engine, thanks to the Tata-FIAT jv, tatas have been milking fiat for their best in class Multi jet diesel engines.The diesel in manza is the same unit as on the Linea , of course with some mods made to the gear ratios. There's turbo lag, but post 1800 rpm, it drives well.Overall The drive is kinda ok (not that impressive)..the interiors spacious(the only good feature from my perspective), the seats offer better comfort but..the design is pathetic for a sedan...looks like indica vista welded to a large boot..but of course the money you' paying for , this sedan does offer features compared to the competitiors..but i would say u check out models like the chevorlet Aveo/hyundai accent and Marutis as well b4 narrowing in on ur decision...I feel, the tata-fiat jv is working well for tata in terms of sourcing world class engine technology.I guess fiat should withdraw the jv n sell more cars than engines :) | Reply
 komal (29 October 2009 17:25) Reply to Torque
thank you torque for your kind concern....n the information you have provided.. | Reply
 komal (24 October 2009 01:20) Reply to komal
i would like to mention one more thing....as i have analysed tata cars generally used for taxi purpose as said by all experts but when they are trying with new launch to compete direct with the swift dzire...fiat..punto...writz then still y aint we all giving them chance to proove themselves n still looking down at them regarding their 'taxi tag' i think every new car takes time to settle in consumers mind n as far as we indians are concerned we go more for saying of others rather than new tech and logic....why cant we blv that our indian company tata can also do gr8 job in this tough competions....well i think mr. ratan tata needs to read n analyse all these comments coz we write what we feel n to sustain in market they should work according the consumers desire coz we are the king....they should come forward to proove us that they are in way to change their tag of tata-taxi lable n should provide anything be it in form of warranty or offer that they have really improved their quality...secondly it is hard to compare swift n all with new launch of tata coz all other has got on road exp records atleast for 7 to 8 years but this manza n aura are totally new n needs some time to make good market share.... | Reply
 Singh (26 October 2009 10:27) Reply to komal
Komal see my comment above and go for Manza, don't think otherwise. | Reply
 komal (29 October 2009 17:26) Reply to Singh
thank you mr. singh...for your help.....yes i have made my mind for manza finally n will post my exp as soon as i'll get the golden chance to drive it...thanks...
 S Manohar (24 October 2009 01:19) Reply to komal
Buy a Ford Fiesta mate. | Reply
 jwt (24 October 2009 12:11) Reply to S Manohar
buy a ford fiesta without any second thought...it's the best driver's car this side of the 10 lac mark...the balance between ride and handle is bust so much perfect. u will always drive with a big smile....ford fiesta 1.6 will cost you an ex-showroom of 5.5 lacs ...no second glimpse....never compare a tata with this car...enjoy | Reply
 komal (24 October 2009 15:42) Reply to jwt
thank you s manohar and jwt for your concern....i'll surely see to it....but i'm very fond of manza cant i think for that??
 pawan (25 October 2009 13:25) Reply to jwt
ford veh are good in first year only, after that maint is very costly
 kanna (26 October 2009 22:47) Reply to jwt
hey man what do you get in ford fiesta some 68 bhp old engine crap it is an outdated engine when compared to the engine in tata manza . the ford people are actually selling old wine in new bottle
 Raj (27 October 2009 13:01) Reply to jwt
ford @5.5 lac..what r u saying my friend..?The petrol version basic model costs you around 6.7 lacs..
  • Saurabh (23 October 2009 18:08)
    Friends problem is with every car maker. I agree with one of you, who says we are unneccessarily criticizing more our Indian makers. HaVE YOU HEARD ANY jAPANESE CRITICISING jAP PRODUCTS? That too publicly? Why us Indians. Look at usage profile..All over priced Jap | Reply
  • Saurabh (23 October 2009 17:37)
    As long as we have Hungry and Poor people in our country, Tata will sell their car. I think they should tie up with some good car maker, to know that car is not only about 4 wheels, engine and a steering, its more than this. | Reply
 Ajay (10 November 2009 13:30) Reply to Saurabh
Poor and Hungry people don't buy cars. | Reply
 Singh (26 October 2009 11:41) Reply to Saurabh
Buddy I owned a Maruti 800, now I have an Indica for the last seven years, One wagon R also of the same time and one Ford Mondeo five years old and out of these I am most satisfied with the INDICA. Out of all my cars I have driven it the most. After driving it for 100000 Kms, I still have the same feeling which I had seven years ago when it was new. My other cars are yet to see 50000 Kms, and to top it all I have driven it in all kinds of terrain and at places where there is no terrain also.Buddy first experience and then comment, don't spread the word of mouth. | Reply
  • MANU MAHAJAN (23 October 2009 17:14)
    I have been using TATA INDICA for the last 5 years and have clocked over 100000 km's and travelled for over 1000 km in one go. This is the best car in the segment.NEW INDIGO is also a much improved version, it is a lovely car. Unfortunately We INDIANS take pride in criticising whatever is Indian and take extreme pride in praising overseas companies even if they sell crap - M800 was a rejected model in Japan. If any of their car has problem, we blame it on Roads, poor driving, poor maintainence etc but if something similar happens to a TATA car then we say - Indian car are cheap stuff !! IT IS TIME WE BREAK THE CLONOLIAL MENTALITY AND ADOPT A OPEN VIEW ABOUT TATA CARS. I SAY IT OUT OF EXPERIENCE - TRY IT AND THEN COMMENT. | Reply
 Ajay (10 November 2009 13:32) Reply to MANU MAHAJAN
Very well said. | Reply
 mfl (23 October 2009 21:43) Reply to MANU MAHAJAN
Thats true. I see Americans buying Ford or GM cars of thier pride to be americans. Why not we Indianns are not so. Now.. if you want to buy American/German/Jap cars.. go for it.. but stop criticizing | Reply
 Brar (24 October 2009 20:26) Reply to mfl
ya..............tata cars r reliable,good nd is improving day by....its my 3rd indica nd i own safari........tata cars r best nd its indian... | Reply
  • tojoe (23 October 2009 12:24)
    Fit and finish, Plastics and vibrations and the rattle..Tata suffering.. in case they have adressed all these points we ll have a good car... so we have seen how much they improved in these departments..miles to go i guess, till then who ever buys Tata cars can enjoy it for 6 months to 18 months..then u ll have light switches falling off ..toll handle not working..the Tata suffering starts.. | Reply
 NT (17 November 2009 12:30) Reply to tojoe
Tata cars are best, i am a proud owner of a 13yr old Sumo. With1.75 lakh Kms on the clock.All these years she has never left me stranded anywhere. Good as new till now...Planning 4 another TATA soon.. | Reply
 Guru (25 October 2009 01:58) Reply to tojoe
Are you ialking from your experience or purely hearsay? I am a proud owner of Indigo for last 5 years, before taht Indica for 3 years | Reply
 Singh (26 October 2009 11:36) Reply to Guru
Same here buddy, own an Indica for seven years, and I am sure next change will also be a Tata car. In our country people spread what they have heard from there peers without themselves having any first hand experience. | Reply
  • Santunu Kumar (23 October 2009 10:58)
    Guys stick to some decent langauge. This is a space for comments on the car. Let anybody say anything about the car why so agressiveness. Even sometimes negative feedback is required. Anyway I have seen the car and it is good. Long run I donot know but right now it really feels good. Best part is the brake. Tatas are trying to improve the customer service and there will be improvement. anyway whoever wants to drive it should do so it will feel good. | Reply
  • rahul (23 October 2009 10:12)
    All TATA cars are look good in the initial stages and everyone will go for it as it cheap and looks VFM. But the problem starts after sometime, and the VFM money you saved have to spent of repairing. If you want peace of mind and have little more money look beyond TATA or else stick to TATA. | Reply
  • RAKESH SEHGAL (23 October 2009 07:46)
    I HAVE YET TO SEE THIS CAR BUT AS PER THE ARTICLE THIS CAR SEEMS TO BE QUITE GOOD. LET US SEE HOW IT BEHAVES WHEN ON THE ROAD AND IN THE HANDS OF CUSTOMERS. | Reply
  • GK (22 October 2009 22:50)
    As long as people are buying it and Tata is selling it, its got something in it. Other wise how could Tata vehicles survive this tough competition. No body is fool here-let the sale figures speak. | Reply
  • Harsh (22 October 2009 00:47)
    I like its features and the design is also ok but i'm a little skeptical as it bears TATA logo | Reply
  • bharat (21 October 2009 17:11)
    I have used Tata cars for the last 14 years...first a Sierra and then Indigo. Tata vehicles get you from point A to B ...all vehicles do that...however its about how you get there... all tata vehicles are dogged by the same problem-Quality or rather lack if it. Even the works manager at the tata service center accepts that Quality is where they take a beating. The sad part is that no one not even Mr.Ratan Tata cares. If he were to use the Safari which is their flag ship, even for a month, he would also agree with the thousands of dissatisfaction Tata customers. All tata car owners swear never to buy another Tata vehicle. The last time I was at the service station I met a cabbie (he had an indigo) and he was crying for being duped into buying a tata car.He said his car spent mote time in the garage than on the road and the unfortunate part was that he had a 3 year loan to pay. Poor bloke!By the way I did over 1,60,000 kms in my Sierra so if you dont mind the rattles, squeaks, cheap plastics etc I guess they are good at getting you from Point A to B. | Reply
 Jayakumar (22 October 2009 13:54) Reply to bharat
Mr. Bharat, if you are so disgusted, why are you using Tata vehicles for last 14 years. Stop using it now and get switched to another brand. If you were this disgusted, I don't feel you would be driving one for 1.6L Km. You are contradicting yourself. | Reply
 rej (26 October 2009 22:53) Reply to Jayakumar
i had 4 different types of tata vehicles during the past 8 years not one of them caused any serious problems morover for a car to survive in the taxi market it has to be a reliable vehicle .imagine any maruthi vehicle survivng in the taxi market. | Reply
  • Duke of Deccan (21 October 2009 15:31)
    had a look in showroom yesterday...Its a very good car having huge ...huge space on inside and also packed with the full blown accessories at a price that will envy competition.However one dissapointing point was the interiors. the trim and plastic quality is still the same TATA standard. I think Tatas have to work a lot on this area. | Reply
  • Sreecharan (21 October 2009 09:58)
    I like it...lets stop being so emotional and comment on whats good and whats not...comments like it will be used to transport dogs demonstrate immaturity and nothing else...what if you find yourself in this car somewhere down the lane?...Stop giving rediculous comparisons...do you drive a Mercedes / BMW / Audi...I saw people commenting that they will be good taxi's...look at it this way...the very fact that any car can be a taxi is a testimony of its durability and reliability...stop being cynical guys...and it is not selling for peanuts...its selling for close to INR 8 Lacs on road in mumbai...when people bought a frog shaped korean car santro...some liked it for its space...Tata sierra was a rage...Estate was a successful stationwagon...stop being so emotional about this... | Reply
 Amit (23 October 2009 14:00) Reply to Sreecharan
Truth. Tata cars are value for money, for the common man, not for those who can afford Benz or BMW or even Toyota. | Reply
 Saurabh (23 October 2009 17:38) Reply to Amit
What about Maruti dude, aren't they value for money who can't afford Merc or BMW?? Maruti definately has better quality and competating price than Tata. | Reply
 vamsi (21 October 2009 18:30) Reply to Sreecharan
fitting reply to those poor fellows shouting at tata cars. | Reply
  • Narayan (21 October 2009 09:28)
    Hope they also introduce a variant which is a five door like the Marina | Reply
  • rahul (21 October 2009 08:57)
    am sure to see manza used for taxis soon..considerin the price.tatas jus know to add boots to their existing small cars..they need to apply thier minds b4 designin a car..long way to go for the tatas.. | Reply
 Prashant Mathur (22 October 2009 23:38) Reply to rahul
what u think abt dzire boss. very shameful design by experts like Suzuki.Stop giving comment like experts. | Reply
  • abhi (20 October 2009 19:57)
    I Read in a Mag that Ratan tata actually owns and drives the old model Tata Indigo.However, On reading fully i realized that he uses it to transport his dogs.Given it's extra space,I wonder what use the new manza will be put to ? Transport farm animals ? | Reply
 Sreecharan (21 October 2009 09:58) Reply to abhi
Stop giving rediculous comparisons...do you drive a Mercedes / BMW / Audi...I saw people commenting that they will be good taxi's...look at it this way...the very fact that any car can be a taxi is a testimony of its durability and reliability...stop being cynical guys...and it is not selling for peanuts...its selling for close to INR 8 Lacs on road in mumbai...when people bought a frog shaped korean car santro...some liked it for its space...Tata sierra was a rage...Estate was a successful stationwagon...stop being so emotional about this... | Reply
  • RAMESH REDDY (20 October 2009 08:49)
    Hi guys, we indians need to grow up when it come to appreciate our fellow citizens, well TATA is doing best in recent times to perform and to compete with world standards, and believe me they going to be upthere when we all support them,as we all love cars in different sizes and shapes and their perfomances,better we leave it to judge by citizens ,since millions of indians are middle and below middle class families dream of buying a car,TATA mindset is to provide a afforadable 4wheller to all indians,so put ur hands up support them, happy and safe motoring. | Reply
 Prashant (23 October 2009 00:02) Reply to RAMESH REDDY
Atleast they are better then Korean manufactures who took the outdated japanese models and do some changes and then launches by their own names. TATA design their own cars, not doing plastic sugery to old models. | Reply
  • ashishpareek (19 October 2009 23:51)
    i am planning to purchase ford ikon tdci new car. as my running is approx 100 kms per days. please suggest. how is the performance of the vehicle in all aspects | Reply
 Aashish (20 October 2009 09:08) Reply to ashishpareek
I wud suggest you to go for DZIRE LDi/VDi as the stabality and manurability of the car is not very gud and stable at high speeds. | Reply
  • arjun (19 October 2009 17:04)
    everything looks good except for the really long rear overhang, takes away a lot from the looks . . .sad . . . | Reply
  • Phuntsok (19 October 2009 12:55)
    The back end is done proportionately... but now the front end stands odd. In no way can a car with slanted (van like) front end look good with a boot ! | Reply
 Lalit (19 October 2009 23:40) Reply to Phuntsok
But then why did people like Honday City 2003-08 | Reply
 Phuntsok (07 November 2009 14:47) Reply to Lalit
Well liking for Honda City comes from the Brand HONDA for reliability and service, and hence people are buying with their eyes closed. When we come to the design of this car, its not considered good looking even the new honda city is just an impoved in terms of look to its predecesor and not a design marvel. | Reply
 Shobhit (20 October 2009 09:47) Reply to Lalit
Well, Honda car and a tata car is way different! And the current Honda City has corrected and updated its design. Its in no comparison that a Tata car(with a Fiat - Quadrajet engine) and performance efficient engine of a City (Honda has proved City success in US, most of Indian students buy that and drive that there!). Sure Tatas will rake up some sales in India (and abroad, as well), but will be way different from Honda performance. I've driven both Honda City, All Tata cars and will soon test drive a Tata Manza, but m sure Tata-Honda is no match. But its heartening to see Tatas Designs grow up, to heat up the competion (Manza has little odd looks but if it performs in India, what else do you want). And, many cars in Indian road anyway look awfully odd, remember the tall boy designs, I find all tall boy designs pretty odd, but they are selling very well now .... | Reply
 ud (20 October 2009 16:52) Reply to Shobhit
You might have driven honda cars but do you own them....answer is no...because the best price tag with comparable performance is gigen by only tatas......you need 8odd lacs rs for honda however you can own a MANZA with airbags and ABS and better fule efficency then HONDA in just 6lacs rs...what will you say...............like wise you can't compare honda with bmw.....shobhit u got the point ?
 Rajesh (03 November 2009 09:21) Reply to Shobhit
Buddy... where can did see a Honda City in US?? Have you ever seen that? If yes, let me know, I too would like to see it.
  • N Irani (19 October 2009 10:27)
    Manza is a beautiful car , big spacious and appeals to the eye.available in both the petrol and diesel versions . The car currently has a 45 day waiting period in mumbai | Reply
  • Rajat (18 October 2009 18:58)
    i am fully agree with Ankur. In gulf also even Toyota camary, Innova are used as taxi. Honda city which is a hit in Inida is regarded as a very poor car. People should appreciate the improvement instead of comparing with the automakers who are in business since many decades. | Reply
 Phuntsok (19 October 2009 13:12) Reply to Rajat
Well, what car is plying in a country as taxi is all market demand driven. India also has camry and merc as taxi. but masses here prefer economic means of transport. As of tata, as long as they have got their bottom-line right its a win-win situation. That includes you as a commuter requiring eco means ot tpt. | Reply
  • Danny Z (18 October 2009 00:43)
    Does any one know which is the tallest car in world after HM Ambassador? Please help because I am getting a dog | Reply
 Giri K (18 October 2009 00:42) Reply to Danny Z
A dog ants to buy a car for his dog -PETA take note... | Reply
 John doe (20 October 2009 18:33) Reply to Giri K
@DannyZ : Better still - get a dadschund, you'll be able to fit that into a Nano also ! | Reply
  • Giri K (18 October 2009 00:36)
    That Mr Tata thinks from his heart in proven once again - a brilliant package if you are open to new ideas | Reply
 Danny Z (18 October 2009 00:37) Reply to Giri K
Don' t comment here after - it is so obvious what you have to say. | Reply
 Giri K (18 October 2009 00:40) Reply to Danny Z
Listen all I thought was that may be since the older honda city was a copy of Indigo so may be Tata wanted revenge of sorts - but he is too kind! | Reply
  • shrikant (17 October 2009 23:41)
    The car is not an extension of the vista. Its an entirely new car coming out of the house of Tatas. I like the looks especially the tail. | Reply
  • PRATEEK (16 October 2009 19:07)
    i appreciate zigwheels to continuosly provide us with up to date and accurate info which is far superior to other websites. details about manza are not given even on tata website. I congratulate zigwheels for their efforts.I feel manza is the fisrt truly Indian car worth a serious look by the Indian middle class seeking comfort at the right price. All the best tata. | Reply
 Sidh (24 October 2009 21:23) Reply to PRATEEK
I really glad to see such car by Tata. Everything is remarkable except the fine-lines and joints. Tata should work little better on this. If Tata improve little better for tightness of the body frames - then nothing like it. Anyway all the best Tata... Keep doing good work. | Reply
  • Vijay (16 October 2009 17:45)
    I am buying it. In India, I wouldnt bother with the external looks. With the number of cars on road and their rogue drivers, I would forever be living in fear that someone will hit. In two years, my car would have a lot of dents. I would care about internal features and I must say they are awesome. It's a wonderful office goer's car, simply the best value of money and the best pick in Indian market currently. | Reply
 sanjay (20 October 2009 22:57) Reply to Vijay
I fully agree with you; creature comfort is very very important and I would go for that. | Reply
  • Ricky (16 October 2009 15:59)
    Tata Indigo Manza the design looks very appealing to the eye and sober and from the side looks great, offering ABS is a great deal i hope the ride quality is good as Fiat Linea, if not better, if only the pricing and built quality is smart for this car I am sure it will sell like hot cake and give Tata Motors Image a big boost as a good quality car maker and also important is after sale or dealer service should be asgood as Maruti or even better. | Reply
  • Sumit (16 October 2009 11:45)
    right. fiat is still the best. tata without fiat is zero. its all about the famed Fiat multijet engine which runs so many cars in india. my money is definately for Fiat and the gem named Punto | Reply
 Deepak (18 October 2009 17:55) Reply to Sumit
Do not forget that Daewoo started with GM collaboration and went on to make world class models . Tatas will one day do the same . don buy it if you do not want but as an indian at least applaud the effort. | Reply
 Ranger (16 October 2009 15:45) Reply to Sumit
Me too..I am also going to buy Punto or Linea. But definitely don't even want to try this crap. It already looks cheap/ugly. May be it will sell properly as taxis. It is very inexpensive and that is the only advantage i find in this ugly crap. | Reply
 Subu (19 October 2009 09:35) Reply to Ranger
Oooy Depak... If you feel that Indigo Manza is a cheap car and its very inexpensive, go for a Rolls Royce .. Think like an Indian and appreciate our technology.. This is the only way we can be a self sufficient country like Japan and USA one day .. | Reply
 Deepak  (26 October 2009 14:53) Reply to Subu
Read my comments properly dude and then reply.
 ajay (17 October 2009 23:08) Reply to Ranger
Fiat linea only has looks that too were copied by Audi and interiors sucks and so the noise when you shut the doors...reminds me of Fiat pal days | Reply
  • Manoj (16 October 2009 09:57)
    It will take some time to settle with the best. From Crude Truck manufacturers to Class car manufacturers TATAs have transformed a lot. And you will see more refined models in the future. | Reply
  • janaka (16 October 2009 08:21)
    looks like a very nice car, though a late entry to competition like Dzire. appreciate TATA for introducing brands at lower prize and keeping people needs in mind. | Reply
  • Venkatesh (16 October 2009 06:34)
    I did not see a Manza specific microsite on the Tata Motors website.....and so i dont know if the ABS and Airbags are standard fitment. But as your article says they are, then this is perhaps the best thing to happen to the car industry in India. Also something that other more famed rivals like Honda, Maruti should have introduced long ago as standard fitment. Comical to see some manufacturers advertise these as "premium features". | Reply
  • Mahesh (15 October 2009 23:34)
    The looks of the car failed to impress. What impresses me are the other features and loads of boot space!! The only reason why i would not go for this car would be because it looks like an elongated Indica vista | Reply
  • Shashi Bhushan (15 October 2009 22:55)
    Tata Motors is the Bigest Car Company in the World.I want to buy this car very soon...this car is combinatation of Tata Vista and Tata Indigo..Nice concept.. | Reply
  • venkataramana (15 October 2009 21:01)
    Well, Tatas have proven again that THEY ARE CAB MAKERS. | Reply
 tk (19 October 2009 20:14) Reply to venkataramana
I can bet you've not seen or driven the car. In any case you get what you pay for. If you compare apple to apple it's a pretty decent buy. Need to understand that each car maker has a customer segment in mind while making a product. As long as it satisfies the target segment it's a great. There is no need for you or anyone to run it down smply because you do not have any data to come to any conclusion. | Reply
 achiever (16 October 2009 16:00) Reply to venkataramana
If there is a Tata or Maruti logo, any crap will sell in india like hot cakes. Thats why ugly cars like indica, indigo, sumo grand, ritz, a-star etc are selling in huge volumes !!! | Reply
 Vin (16 October 2009 14:21) Reply to venkataramana
Don't be too harsh, first feel the car before comenting, this is certainly a flagship model for TATA, after Nano.......great goin | Reply
 Tej (16 October 2009 12:10) Reply to venkataramana
For a cabbie every car looks like his cab... | Reply
 Ajay (16 October 2009 12:42) Reply to Tej
Ha ha ha... | Reply
 deep (16 October 2009 14:27) Reply to Ajay
nice one Tej
 Indian (16 October 2009 16:15) Reply to Ajay
Neighbours Envy Owners Pride. These jokers don't deserve to be indians. Why don't you move out than why stay in india,
 Prashant (17 October 2009 22:15) Reply to Ajay
Non achiever always hate achievers and boasts themself by nameimg a achiever, TATA is going to rule auto industries in future
  • Avinash (15 October 2009 20:49)
    I am an owner of Indigo (Diesel) from the very first few lots launched in early 2003. Driven it for over 70 thousand kilometers. I have driven other cars of Maruti and Hyundai, too. The difference is amply clear. Anybody from my family, from age 4 to 65, can tell. It feels a lot safer, comfortable and enjoyable to be in Indigo. What engineering makes those feelings possible? Tata definitely knows it! | Reply
  • AKSHIT (15 October 2009 20:23)
    how can the steering be precise when it is lifeless???? | Reply
  • sumit (15 October 2009 20:18)
    this looks indigo CS tail has been transplanted to indica vista. another scrap from TATA. | Reply
 achiever (16 October 2009 15:58) Reply to sumit
If there is a Tata or Maruti logo, any crap will sell in india like hot cakes. Thats why ugly cars like indica, indigo, sumo grand, ritz, a-star etc are selling in huge volumes !!! | Reply
 Ravi (15 October 2009 20:27) Reply to sumit
Very true... tatas think thay indian customers are naive and they can sell anything | Reply
 achiever (16 October 2009 16:02) Reply to Ravi
Not only Tata. Maruti also. | Reply
 ankur malhotra (16 October 2009 09:51) Reply to Ravi
yes u r rite... we indians r ..... especially if dezire and ritz can be launched in the market and sold like the hot cake then y not tata..... | Reply
 Sumit (16 October 2009 11:40) Reply to ankur malhotra
right. fiat is still the best. tata without fiat is zero. its all about the famed Fiat multijet engine which runs so many cars in india. my money is definately for Fiat and the gems named Punto
  • nomad (15 October 2009 18:49)
    tata motors is the best auto company in the world, they have nano to jaguar. other comapanies like toyota, mercedes,honda will soon follow the foot steps of tata | Reply
 Bhavin (15 October 2009 21:37) Reply to nomad
Yes, very well said. TATA has proved again that they are true INDIAN CARMAKERS. | Reply
 Carman (16 October 2009 00:48) Reply to Bhavin
To be frank, TATA's front gril, bonet and cluster have a typical say always. Say what...not a matured design or missing a style. | Reply
  • anil patel (15 October 2009 17:46)
    a good and exclusive car for upper middle class level people with all luxury.i would like to buy it definately.A good designing also | Reply
  • K K Talwar (15 October 2009 15:37)
    Tata makes taxi | Reply
 Rakesh (08 November 2009 16:00) Reply to K K Talwar
I am seeing a lot of debate that Tata cars are being used as taxies. A lot of people associate cars used as taxies as 2nd rate cars.Do these people think why these are run as taxies, because Tata cars are rugged, spacious, easy to maintain and good value for money. Are these not the attributes one looks for ? We all know the answer.The way Tata cars are maturing, its a matter of time that this brand will be as good as any other mature global brand. Look at the ves in life and Tata cars have to be seen in that light. | Reply
 TataRocks (15 October 2009 19:58) Reply to K K Talwar
what a nonsensecomment.Its not Tata's fault, but ppl like u who convert them to taxi for comfort it offers for extended families. | Reply
 Goodguy (15 October 2009 17:54) Reply to K K Talwar
......Talwar cleans maxi. | Reply
  • Azure (15 October 2009 15:36)
    Good Car but Very Expensive I would prefer a Suzuki Dzire/Ford Fiesta which have better build quality and cost the same..Also Fiat Linea Diesel entry model is just 40,000 more that Diesel Manza... Bad Pricing can get things Worse for Tata This Time | Reply
 Carzzzz (16 October 2009 02:10) Reply to Azure
Price is not bad, Dzire's design is the worst design on Indian roads. Ford Fiesta, needs high maintainence and low resale value. Hence Manza is going to be the best in its class , I just love the car from behind... back lights are too good... | Reply
 neeraj (15 October 2009 20:17) Reply to Azure
Fiesta with same features or less will cost 1 lac more.ATLEAST | Reply
  • achiever (15 October 2009 15:11)
    Looks ugly and cheap...no surprise...a typical TATA car!! | Reply
  • Kamesh (15 October 2009 15:08)
    Tatas' are tradinally known to have poor plastics and interiors. How does Manza feature in that respect? Would like to if it Is comparable to the i20s, D'Zires, etc..Thanks! | Reply
  • achiever (15 October 2009 15:01)
    Looks ugly and cheap..a typical TATA trait!!!! | Reply
  • Raj (15 October 2009 14:42)
    Tata though is doin its best to get quality cars i surely feel that it lacks way beyond other companies in its design. The same monotonous design for all its models....pls change the front grill....The reason for getting out new cars on the same platform is the cheap affordabke price at the cost of looks.... | Reply
  • brijesh (15 October 2009 13:40)
    Looks: 6/10Features: 7/10Performance: 6/10Space: 7.5/10Value for money: 7.5/10Quality: 3/10Having used a indigoi for 4 months I am not sure I want to but another tata car. | Reply
  • CK Nagendra (15 October 2009 13:08)
    What was played against TATA Cars was lack of ABS. With much more coming in in Manza, this should be a GREAT BUY! Tatas should now brace up to compete only in SERVICING sector of MARUTI which is unparalleled. If Tatas can manage enough good Service stations, it will be brilliant. All the Best. My new buy will definitely be a MANZA! | Reply
  • Deepak (15 October 2009 13:06)
    Nano is fine example set by you guys please follow that design trend on to your premium vehicles as well. For sure this is the most crappy and bulky metal box on road. | Reply
 Raj (15 October 2009 14:39) Reply to Deepak
I AGREE | Reply
  • DEEP NAIR (15 October 2009 12:34)
    Awesome... Thanks to RATANJI and TATA MOTORS... for making the dream of owning a sedan possible for AAM JANATA IN INDIA. you efforst will surely put india in the gloabl automobile map. let the koreans and japanese feel the heat..... | Reply
  • Ajay (15 October 2009 11:27)
    Looks to be Gr8 car | Reply
 Vijay (15 October 2009 11:28) Reply to Ajay
True... | Reply
  • Yash (15 October 2009 11:22)
    Yes, we need these kinds of car...luxury at affordable price not like Honda / Chevrolet / Hyundai which have placed their cars at mammoth price. See the pathetic Hondas Jazz priced at par with a luxury sedan....WELL DONE TATAs, YOU HAVE NOW BECOME GLOBAL. | Reply
 suneel (15 October 2009 11:53) Reply to Yash
you are right!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | Reply
 baskey (15 October 2009 14:28) Reply to suneel
yash,here in india evn if u bu a RAT wit a price of horse...u wil nt b called a fool..its a status symbol coz these company knows tht rich ppl need a reason to spent money.thts what honda ford hundai chevol or merced doing | Reply
 Amit Sood (15 October 2009 16:22) Reply to baskey
I suppose every true Indian would love to buy and promote this brand........our own TATA!!
  • neeraj (15 October 2009 11:19)
    Well timing of launch is unimaginable.Launched on Diwali when most have bought their car and rest would wait for year ending.Time of heavy discounts.How could Ratan Tata overestimates its sales team. | Reply
  • Chatur (15 October 2009 10:52)
    Wel done Mr. Ratan tata again after nano | Reply
  • ashu (15 October 2009 10:50)
    eeewww gross | Reply
 Vijay (15 October 2009 11:27) Reply to ashu
what? | Reply
 ashu (15 October 2009 12:53) Reply to Vijay
the design of the caris eeeeeew gross | Reply
  • Siddhartha (15 October 2009 10:16)
    It's more than 10 years that Indica was launched. TATA can never come up with a car that doesn't look like Indica. Why would anyone pay 5-6 lacs to buy a can that looks like Indica?? Icon, Ritz, Fabia are a better buy. | Reply
 Douglas (05 March 2010 21:32) Reply to Siddhartha
Yes, you are correct sir. Then why not bmw, benz 4matic, Audi, Acura? Its the service, spare parts and maintanence. Manza is a Mid-segment luxury sedan launched by Tata for all class people. U know toyota innova has the poorest braking system. Go 90 plus and apply brakes it will still move for another 30 feet. That means whoever at the front of vehicle are like a sandwich between innova and road. It almost looks like Indica vista but, not the same. More boot space, and back seat space is good. Other electric and automatic controls in an affordable price. I can assure u go 125plus in manza and apply sudden brake. It will not move more than a feet. Ground clearence is more than in Tata Indigo. I drove in Hair-pin in second gear--perofrmance. Engine not getting heated-up. No back pain after 7 hrs of continous drive.. No tiredness. Wht else u need .. Dude... good luck! | Reply
 Ravi (23 February 2010 17:19) Reply to Siddhartha
Manza is even much- much better than fiesta and verna in terms of space, features and value for money.Plz dont compare it with icon, fabia and ritz. | Reply
 DJ (15 October 2009 11:20) Reply to Siddhartha
gr8 car | Reply
 Chatur (15 October 2009 10:50) Reply to Siddhartha
Sidharth u have typical cheap mentalitydo u know how big man | Reply
 baskey (15 October 2009 14:31) Reply to Chatur
yes Chatur...here we mid class ppl want to bus a car for status n family use..but those who have eye on fabia they need car for only status n a reason to spend money...so Mr Siddharatha why go for fabia?u can look out for jazz..or FIAT 500 | Reply
  • Vivek (15 October 2009 10:08)
    After the launc of Nano..there i srevolutionary change that can be seen in Tata products. I am really impressed with Indigo Manza...looking forward to get book one for me. | Reply
 Vijay (15 October 2009 11:20) Reply to Vivek
True! | Reply
  • john (14 October 2009 23:50)
    overall terrific car.Am severely impressed. Good job by TATA, will definitely bring all those on the dezire waiting list to manza waiting list | Reply
  • john (14 October 2009 23:48)
    tyres seem to be childish compared to the mammoth of the chassis.can 16 inches be fitted there,the wells dont seem deep enough | Reply
 Diva (15 October 2009 09:41) Reply to john
That's right.... the wheels look tiny even though they fill the wheel arches... the front of car loks dull and boring... interior looks good. | Reply
 Avi (15 October 2009 10:27) Reply to Diva
May be it's to boost mileage. But don't look that bad. | Reply
  • Aswin (14 October 2009 23:40)
    Manza is a fantastic Car with all the features loaded.A trend setter with real value for money | Reply
 Ajay (15 October 2009 11:12) Reply to Aswin
True! | Reply
  • Rajan (14 October 2009 23:39)
    Excellent car with loads of features...This is going to give the competition a tough time...A Great INDIAN Car. Thanks Tata Motors.. | Reply
  • Shrinath (14 October 2009 23:27)
    It is really seems to be very good car. I have decided to book one. | Reply
 Douglas (05 March 2010 21:37) Reply to Shrinath
Wise choice ..!!Love ur car as u love ur girl friend not ur wife.. lollllll kiddin | Reply
  • Velavan K T  (14 October 2009 21:22)
    truly world class .Tata motors has got it right .Hard work | Reply
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