I bought in jan 2008 , have driven 9000 kms so far, adhered to gear changing rules advised by Tata motors people, upto 10km speed 1st gear, above 10km speed 2 nd gear, above 20km speed 3rd gear, above 30km speed 4th gear and above 40km speed 5th gear.
Last week I traveled to places around Mangalore crossing ghat roads and hilly terrain with AC running for 305kms and got mileage of 16.88 kms per litre.
Again from Mangalore to Bangalore I got 16.73km per litre and everyone expressed their surprise at the fantastic mileage I am getting. Aggregate mileage from o kms to till now is 13.78.I learnt car driving in this new car only after learning from driving school.
I am happy with Ac . It pulls up even in ghat sections with out any problem. Space is a lot and my sons of 6 foot height can sit comfortably with out knee pain in back seats.I bought this as value for money on my brother in law’s advice as he has experienced over 25 cars in a span of 15 years. He changes frequently to gain depreciation loss on his corporate a/c income tax.It is absolutely smooth except you have to push the doors al little hard to close it completely.
Added on 09/06/2010 after driving 15500kms till date.
Last month while before returning from B’lore I noticed increase in RPM and car was taking5-10 seconds after taking foot from throttle pedal and we went to Prerana Motors for check up, it was found that throttle body has opened with a gap of 5-10mms which was bound by 4 bolts and all it’s nuts missing. Though it was a Sunday and they won’t undertake servicing without prior appointment service executive promptly cheked and got it fixed by afternoon. I am still clueless how throttle body’s nuts were loosened.
I am driving through Ghat areas frequently and with 5 people and AC on it is atill giving 15-16kms. I am happy with it’s performance. I got break discs (front) changed under warranty 10 months back as the Car was shuddering while applying brake. Service is prompt and satisfactory.
It is value for money .