Tata Indigo Marina to be launched on 15th Sept

Revvmaster · 14th September 2004, 17:03

SO the Marina is finally here.

Just watched a snippet on the launch of the Marina, slated for tomorrow on Star News. The car is to be officially launched tomorrow at Pune by Ratan Tata.

The car seems to have space on the inside. What i don't like though is that the struts as usual have intruded into the luggage compartment reducing effective space. There also seems to be an improvement on the quality side as well.

The rumoured price seems to start at a figure less than Rs. 6 lakh.

IMO, estates seem to have died down in India. No matter what the other three manufacturers have done, its turned out to be a limited volume segment. Its possible the same could happen with Tata as well.

Here's wishing them luck and waiting for Mr. Stratos to pick one up.

Revvmaster

Dippy · 14th September 2004, 17:11

The Marina is the third vehicle based on the Indica platform after the Indica of course. Like Revv says Estates really dont have a market and we have seen that through the likes of the wagon versions of the Corsa, Siena and the Altura. The only OK selling wagon was the Tata Estate which later died.

Personally I dont feel the Marina will really succeed as much as its other siblings and at 6 lakh plus... its quite pricey. I had expected a launch soon after I had caught it on road 2 weeks ago .

See the pictures here

Well all the best to Tata and Stratos your next car is already hitting the market so head to the showroom pal

Dippy

Stratos · 14th September 2004, 20:18

hahaha!!!

Well... i dont mind it as a next <a href="http://www.ntsearch.com/search.php?q...;car</a>... cauz frankly.. if u keep those accelaration and bhp figures aside....the Indica, Indigo and the Indigo Marina... have everything that a common Indian man needs and at a very very good price!!(Quality is improving ok!!

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Well Indica gave a run for the money to its competetiors.. same with the Indigo... cant say abt the Indigo Marina..cauz, station wagon class fits the needs and likings of a very small amount of the population!!!
I too wish them best of luck!!! Hope to see the small segment emerge!!

Rtech · 22nd September 2004, 19:00

Have you guys seen the Marina's pricing! Starting at just 4.11 Lakhs ex-showroom, thats an amazing price if you ask me! They say it tops out at about 5.2 lakhs.

I don't think you can find more space for your money anywhere!

I was skeptical at first, but I think at this price, the Marina will sell pretty well. I applaud TATA for sticking to their word about giving more car per car to Indians.

Rt

shravan316 · 22nd September 2004, 19:09

That is a vfm package!! 4.11 to 5.2. that is awesome!

aadix · 22nd September 2004, 19:47

wow!!!!

wonder when is the offical release in hyd, cant wait to check this wagon out!!!!!

14th September 2004, 17:03	#1
Revvmaster Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,190 Thanked: 95 Times	SO the Marina is finally here. Just watched a snippet on the launch of the Marina, slated for tomorrow on Star News. The car is to be officially launched tomorrow at Pune by Ratan Tata. The car seems to have space on the inside. What i don't like though is that the struts as usual have intruded into the luggage compartment reducing effective space. There also seems to be an improvement on the quality side as well. The rumoured price seems to start at a figure less than Rs. 6 lakh. IMO, estates seem to have died down in India. No matter what the other three manufacturers have done, its turned out to be a limited volume segment. Its possible the same could happen with Tata as well. Here's wishing them luck and waiting for Mr. Stratos to pick one up. Revvmaster
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14th September 2004, 17:11	#2
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,561 Thanked: 2,470 Times	The Marina is the third vehicle based on the Indica platform after the Indica of course. Like Revv says Estates really dont have a market and we have seen that through the likes of the wagon versions of the Corsa, Siena and the Altura. The only OK selling wagon was the Tata Estate which later died. Personally I dont feel the Marina will really succeed as much as its other siblings and at 6 lakh plus... its quite pricey. I had expected a launch soon after I had caught it on road 2 weeks ago . See the pictures here Well all the best to Tata and Stratos your next car is already hitting the market so head to the showroom pal Dippy
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14th September 2004, 20:18	#3
Stratos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,609 Thanked: 1,449 Times View My Garage	hahaha!!! Well... i dont mind it as a next <a href="http://www.ntsearch.com/search.php?q...;car</a>... cauz frankly.. if u keep those accelaration and bhp figures aside....the Indica, Indigo and the Indigo Marina... have everything that a common Indian man needs and at a very very good price!!(Quality is improving ok!! *) Well Indica gave a run for the money to its competetiors.. same with the Indigo... cant say abt the Indigo Marina..cauz, station wagon class fits the needs and likings of a very small amount of the population!!! I too wish them best of luck!!! Hope to see the small segment emerge!!
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22nd September 2004, 19:00	#4
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	Have you guys seen the Marina's pricing! Starting at just 4.11 Lakhs ex-showroom, thats an amazing price if you ask me! They say it tops out at about 5.2 lakhs. I don't think you can find more space for your money anywhere! I was skeptical at first, but I think at this price, the Marina will sell pretty well. I applaud TATA for sticking to their word about giving more car per car to Indians. Rt
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22nd September 2004, 19:09	#5
shravan316 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,029 Thanked: 9 Times	That is a vfm package!! 4.11 to 5.2. that is awesome!
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22nd September 2004, 19:47	#6
aadix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: hyderabad Posts: 1,597 Thanked: 14 Times	wow!!!! wonder when is the offical release in hyd, cant wait to check this wagon out!!!!!
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