Please ignore Reliabilty + dealer satisfaction as its just test ride reveiw.My Mama thought of buying new car.
As usual like every Aam admi he started research from ground zero level.In his list one is TATA Manza. He took me along for a test ride.
I am very lucky to say I done the test ride(As my mama is bit novice driver More over he just want feedback from some other who is interested on Automobiles (I am lucky to say he pointed out me for that).)Though I am not automobile expert like every indian I too dream about cars and I had hands of experience on my dads car(Matiz).
LOOKS: Surprising this time Tata came with good muscle in this area. Though it not as muscular as linea still I can tell its very good compared to/Among all others. Look wise frond end it look like Indica Vista + More cosmotic polishes( Why I say more is It will not look as it as indica vista I can say still far better.)The dashboard and inner looks are same as indica vista no change at all except Ac control system.
SPACE INSIDE: Yes it scores 100% in this area. It very spacious( A bit more than indica vista).Front seating is same as indica vista. coming to back row seats. More leg space + elegant arm rests with cup holder really nice and royal touch.I must say abot it boot space wow its like double cot bed. Really Big.
POWER: Fait engine + fait gear box + chassis wow.....Good...Yes I am unable to get recognise when I start this big car. No vibrations in cabin(petrol one)> Switching gears is good and smooth (No comment).But I dont know why I felt this car is little under powered.(Dont blame me 90bhp, xx Nm etc etc suppose engineeer has to bother)From my point it has to Zoom when I press accelerator. I can say its really good but not super or fantastic.Hah sorry to say bad suspension(yes I felt its not upto mark not really bad just its 2 steps below mark).
HANDLING: I felt its pretty decent. I felt steering wheel is small.
ELECTRONICS: I saw music control system + Bluethooth control on steering wheel.I hadnt checked any but the guy(sales guy) told bluethooth, 2 Din music player(i dont know what it is as I am much concentrating on driving + trying to extractpower for this Big car).
MILEAGE: The guy claims 13 in city well we are suppose not to belive I guess it might give 10 - 11kmpl in city
On a whole my VERDICT:
Look wise surprising and promise elegant brand
Space wise wow Big tummy family car
Power wise very good but mummy I am child in pickup.
Handling wise Yummy Handle me like a child.
Cost wise wow a bomb on you haha dont get surprise
all this just for 5.95 (auro model) on road. Excellent we have to really clap for Ratan Tata.
- Please note all the review is based on test ride.
So no question of reliabilty and dealer satisfication
All above are my personal views.