Tata Manza 1.3 diesel - First Drive Report. Edit: Pictures added on Page 4.

recshenoy · 15th October 2009, 18:08

everything looks fine but the exterior. FOr me Silver (first photo) looks so bad.

But again, if there are buyers for DZIRE definately there will be buyers for Manza as well!

Very good pricing

mail4ajo · 15th October 2009, 18:17

Interiors look quite impressive for a TATA. I would say better than Punto/Linea. The plastics seem to have been finished well. Only a closer look can say. Hope they hold together and age well.

xPK · 15th October 2009, 18:17

My ohh my!!!

These are some awesome pics. Kudos to notjustshravan and thanks anmol for uploading those. I'm all taken by those interiors (never thought baige can grow on me).

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Originally Posted by mail4ajo

Interiors look quite impressive for a TATA. I would say better than Punto/Linea. The plastics seem to have been finished well.

I second that.
Just can wait to feel those. (then I would really feel bad for Linea if they turn out better)

Sudan_NFS · 15th October 2009, 18:18

Good Pic notjustshravan!
I have one doubt is the rear door opening is limited, because in pictures i can see front door opened very well and rear has opened less compared to the front
I think Alloy wheels are optional can any one confirm?

PAVAN KADAM · 15th October 2009, 18:30

OMG

Very un-TATA' ish car.

Superb, i am wondering where have all those Tacky unfinished plastic gone,and also the Gaps and crevices, where are the flaws. Though its actually not the best available, but TATA's have gone way ahead with the MANZA

And the MANZA is well built and very proportional. Nothing untidy as the Fugly D'zire.

Why compare it with D'zire, Manza is definitely ready to catch up with the Ikons/Lancers/Aveos/Sx4's/Honda City's and many other sedans.

k_ajay · 15th October 2009, 18:36

From these details pics, it's very evident that Tata are always improving their quality and now, have done a very good job on the Manza. Fit and finish definitely looks good on these pics. My belief is it would be better when viewed in flesh, as with lot of cars.

Kudos to Tata and good wishes to them for Manza to be a success.

Off Topic: Credit to the photos should also go to Ritesh Madhok and if I'm not wrong, isnt there a Tarun madhok or Ritesh Madhok himself on the forum? I'm sure a family member of Ritesh Madhok is present in this forum [brother of his, I am guessing].

san2 · 15th October 2009, 18:38

having seen all the photos
the only view where it looks cool is from the side
I feel that tata being owners of Jaguar/Landrover and all should also concentrate on the style factor too
especially the front grille and the boot
they seem to be etched with the tata designers, who are not interested in changing them

AnonymousCoward · 15th October 2009, 18:45

Great pictures guys. Seems VERY spacious, VERY airy. Should be very very comfortable for folks inside the car!

Seriously, how many think ppl will prefer Linea over Manza? I have a feeling that the features and the space will blow them over if they see the cars side by side.

YC.BALENO.CHD · 15th October 2009, 18:47

Looks respectable, but have they hired korean designers ?

The car seems a bit hyundai-ish in styling. But for a change looks good.

McLaren Rulez · 15th October 2009, 18:55

Interesting styling. It definitely is a step up compared to the Indigo but overall, its a rather strange looking car. But the interiors look fantastic!! Well equipped and spacious too.

Spark · 15th October 2009, 18:55

Looks arn't that great after all!!
Seems like fiat has done the coverup job.

extreme_torque · 15th October 2009, 18:56

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Originally Posted by GTO

Probably because its easier to sell a Tata product than a Fiat to the average customer. Its also cheaper and seems to have WAY more room.

Well its not that a customer would walk into a showroom and then choose the car to buy. He/she would have something in mind when he walks into a Tata Fiat dealership.

In anycase the original poster said that the salesman would "cajole" the customer into buying one and hence my reply.

shiraz · 15th October 2009, 18:58

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Originally Posted by GTO

- ARAI mileage : 21.02 kpl! This is Maruti Ritz territory!

- 2 year / 75,000 kms warranty standard.

This gives a very clear indication of which segment they're targeting: taxi fleets. High mileage is great, while the warranty should translate to lower maintenance costs in the first two years... looks like the Fiestas and aging Ikons in the taxi fleets are going to retire soon!

GTO · 15th October 2009, 19:04

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Originally Posted by recshenoy

But again, if there are buyers for DZIRE definately there will be buyers for Manza as well!

Wise point. Come to think of it, why do people buy the Dzire:

Well priced. Check
1.3 Diesel. Check
Trust worthy brand. Check (though Tata hasnt had nowhere near the long term quality of a Maruti)
Does the job without offending in any serious way. Check (if this Tata doesn't have serious niggles).

Lets wait and watch the sales numbers over the coming year.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mail4ajo

Interiors look quite impressive for a TATA.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

Superb, i am wondering where have all those Tacky unfinished plastic gone,and also the Gaps and crevices, where are the flaws. Though its actually not the best available, but TATA's have gone way ahead with the MANZA

Quote:

Originally Posted by k_ajay

From these details pics, it's very evident that Tata are always improving their quality and now, have done a very good job on the Manza. Fit and finish definitely looks good on these pics. My belief is it would be better when viewed in flesh, as with lot of cars.

If the pictures are anything to go by, I have to say that the interior quality seems to be a giant step ahead of regular Tata fare. Will reserve final comment before checking her out in person.

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Originally Posted by extreme_torque

Well its not that a customer would walk into a showroom and then choose the car to buy. He/she would have something in mind when he walks into a Tata Fiat dealership.

You'd be VERY surprised at the amount of cross-shopping within the same showroom.

highsteem · 15th October 2009, 19:05

oh! my... this looks so luxurious in the photos for the price that we need to pay! I very much liked what I saw from the front. Interiors look good and spacious too. The side profile and back are ok types and reminds me of old sedans. Somehow I always liked the smallish box in the back ala Civic. Hopefully we will see one such car from Tata too in near future. For sure I will buy one new Tata car 10 years down the line. Future is so promising.

15th October 2009, 18:08	#61
recshenoy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mangalore / Bangalore Posts: 1,129 Thanked: 256 Times	everything looks fine but the exterior. FOr me Silver (first photo) looks so bad. But again, if there are buyers for DZIRE definately there will be buyers for Manza as well! Very good pricing
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15th October 2009, 18:17	#62
mail4ajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,957 Thanked: 332 Times View My Garage	Interiors look quite impressive for a TATA. I would say better than Punto/Linea. The plastics seem to have been finished well. Only a closer look can say. Hope they hold together and age well.
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15th October 2009, 18:18	#64
Sudan_NFS BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: chennai Posts: 759 Thanked: 16 Times	Good Pic notjustshravan! I have one doubt is the rear door opening is limited, because in pictures i can see front door opened very well and rear has opened less compared to the front I think Alloy wheels are optional can any one confirm?
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15th October 2009, 18:30	#65
PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,602 Thanked: 2,554 Times	OMG Very un-TATA' ish car. Superb, i am wondering where have all those Tacky unfinished plastic gone,and also the Gaps and crevices, where are the flaws. Though its actually not the best available, but TATA's have gone way ahead with the MANZA And the MANZA is well built and very proportional. Nothing untidy as the Fugly D'zire. Why compare it with D'zire, Manza is definitely ready to catch up with the Ikons/Lancers/Aveos/Sx4's/Honda City's and many other sedans.
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15th October 2009, 18:36	#66
k_ajay Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,379 Thanked: 1,139 Times View My Garage	Superb Pics! From these details pics, it's very evident that Tata are always improving their quality and now, have done a very good job on the Manza. Fit and finish definitely looks good on these pics. My belief is it would be better when viewed in flesh, as with lot of cars. Kudos to Tata and good wishes to them for Manza to be a success. Off Topic: Credit to the photos should also go to Ritesh Madhok and if I'm not wrong, isnt there a Tarun madhok or Ritesh Madhok himself on the forum? I'm sure a family member of Ritesh Madhok is present in this forum [brother of his, I am guessing].
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15th October 2009, 18:38	#67
san2 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bharuch Posts: 145 Thanked: 33 Times	super car dull style having seen all the photos the only view where it looks cool is from the side I feel that tata being owners of Jaguar/Landrover and all should also concentrate on the style factor too especially the front grille and the boot they seem to be etched with the tata designers, who are not interested in changing them
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15th October 2009, 18:45	#68
AnonymousCoward BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Net City Posts: 117 Thanked: 0 Times	Great pictures guys. Seems VERY spacious, VERY airy. Should be very very comfortable for folks inside the car! Seriously, how many think ppl will prefer Linea over Manza? I have a feeling that the features and the space will blow them over if they see the cars side by side.
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15th October 2009, 18:47	#69
YC.BALENO.CHD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 1,128 Thanked: 261 Times View My Garage	Looks respectable, but have they hired korean designers ? The car seems a bit hyundai-ish in styling. But for a change looks good.
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15th October 2009, 18:55	#70
McLaren Rulez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mysore Posts: 3,424 Thanked: 5,314 Times	Interesting styling. It definitely is a step up compared to the Indigo but overall, its a rather strange looking car. But the interiors look fantastic!! Well equipped and spacious too.
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15th October 2009, 18:55	#71
Spark BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 96 Thanked: 9 Times View My Garage	Looks arn't that great after all!! Seems like fiat has done the coverup job. Last edited by Spark : 15th October 2009 at 18:59.
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15th October 2009, 19:05	#75
highsteem BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 123 Thanked: 13 Times	oh! my... this looks so luxurious in the photos for the price that we need to pay! I very much liked what I saw from the front. Interiors look good and spacious too. The side profile and back are ok types and reminds me of old sedans. Somehow I always liked the smallish box in the back ala Civic. Hopefully we will see one such car from Tata too in near future. For sure I will buy one new Tata car 10 years down the line. Future is so promising.
	() Thanks