This is my second car, I owned a santro xing Aug 03 model, this time I decided to go for India Xeta v2 GLS, it is really a value for money car. I purchased it on 25 June 09 in Score a century offer, Silver color. Got Rs. 30, 000/- cash discount. The car is great in space, comfort and safety. I touched 100 KMPH on fifth gear on second day with ease there was no noise, no vibrations felt, absolutely silent cabin and engine. It takes alittle time to pick up from 50 - 90 in 4th gear, gear shift are smooth, Interiors are best in class. Strong engine but a little sluggish while attaining speed above 70 KMPH till 100 but I guess that will improve after first service.
Also got free mats, left hand mirror and mud flaps from Fortune motors, Thane. Mr. Jackson Kunder, sales guy was very helpful and attentive. He gave us the vehicle on promised date. Also got front power windows, sun film and JVC speakers installed at reasonable price. On road cost came to Rs. 3, 25, 000/-. Mileage is good too, 14 KMPL. Air conditioner cools the cabin at 1st level instantly. Suspensions are too good. Braking is effective as well.
It is best in class limousine for a common man. Its really a great car. Light in boot is additional feature, seats in the back have lot of leg room and space for 3 healthy adults. Drivers seat offers very good leg room and comfortable drive. I have clocked 682 KMS till date with not a single complaint about the vehicle. There is also headlight leveller. Three cheers to Mr. Tata for Indica a indegineously built great vehicle. Vehicle is very easy to handle with power steering in spite of big size. It is big small car.
My friends if you have a budget in the range of 3 - 3.25 lacs go and get Indica XETA V2. You will definately enjoy. Although looks are not that great but still everything does not come in a single package. Also got Rs. 1500 gift hamper. It has 32 bit microprocessor controlled engine also.
I have just completed my 1st service and the odometer has clocked 1200 KMS the Cars performance has improved a lot after first service, tried on ghat roads, rough roads, express way, excellent performance till date. The spolier on the top works good and provides good stability at 100 KMPH with AC on and 4 passengers. It is much better than Santro Xing also the spares are economical.
Recently have done my car’s second service at 4800 KMS, got it done at fortune motors in a good manner got all parts serviced and fluids topped up. After the servicing the car feels all new again. Also got teflon coating and coating on engine done at economical rate. Due to bad roads near my office and due to potholes on highway I had to do the tyre alingment. Apart fom this the vehicle is in perfect condition. It is really a tough car as compared to any other small car in the category. The mileage has also improved.
Now I have clocked 9000 KMS got my third service done, changed the engine oil & did wheel alignment. Also got the rubberized painting done from inside to prevent corrosion. Now the mileage has improved very well it is now 15 - 16 KMPL. The engine is more smoother, gears are like knife on butter. No noise and a very quite, enjoyable ride. XETA is GREAT!
I have now clocked 13500 KMS, I have driven my vehicle on all type of roads. It drives with very ease.
The only significant problem I have found is high weight of the vehicle as a reasult in case of bad roads the rim of the radial bends. Air has to be maintained in all the tyres in perfect ratio otherwise there are chances of tyre puncture, wheel alignment getting disturbed. Once in 5000 KMS, wheel alignment and balancing has to be done. Otherwise no problem. The mileage I am getting is around 15KM/LT with AC ON. Servicing is also very economical. Driving XETA is fun.