indigo v/s logan, what`s your choice

jaibir · 5th February 2008, 06:50

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Originally Posted by gendarmee

I'd go with the indigo.
More space inside the cabin and boot, more importantly its indian!

Have you sat inside both? I have and came away with the impression that the Logan is distinctly larger inside.

That apart, if you want a cheap diesel with a boot and dont care tii much about reliability or refinement get the Indigo. If you want the refinement and reliability but are willing to live with minor design niggles and shell out more money, go with the Logan. Ultimately it depends on what you prioritise while buying a car.

Personally, if I were looking for a diesel sedan in this segment, I would go for the Logan. Can't say much about the petrol variants as I haven't driven those for either Logan or Indigo.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 5th February 2008, 08:23

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Originally Posted by jaibir

Personally, if I were looking for a diesel sedan in this segment, I would go for the Logan. Can't say much about the petrol variants as I haven't driven those for either Logan or Indigo.

Car per car, my choice would also be the Logan. However, not now and not for this price.

I went to the Mahindra-Renault showroom when Logan was launched here. They called me two days back asking me to reconsider the Logan as they are having fantastic features. Came to know that they were looking into old log books as sales haven't been to expectations.

Top end 1.4 petrol is available at 4.49L now. It wont be too long before they slash prices for diesel variants also.

esteem_lover · 5th February 2008, 09:40

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Originally Posted by ankit.jhamb

dont know, had requested the mods earlier

mods::can we have a poll on this

very predictable the results would be. like 90 to 10 for Tata.

The logan is extremely spacious compared to the Indigo. NVH levels are also a lot better. My vote goes to the Logan even at that price.

ankit.jhamb · 5th February 2008, 14:59

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

very predictable the results would be. like 90 to 10 for Tata.

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but still atleast we can have a general opinion of other members.

abhinav.gupta88 · 5th February 2008, 15:37

Saw a CS today. Was looking decent in red. If you can do away with the less boot. Then i think you would prefer the Indigo.

lalith_ka · 5th February 2008, 15:59

My vote goes for Indigo.

Reason# 1: Indigo fairs well in terms of maneurablity and handling.
Reason# 2: FE is good, I have been getting 15kmpl for 2.5 yrs now.
Reason# 3: What you pay is what you get. I dont think I would get a sedan with ample trunk space for 5.3L on road.
Reason# 4: Space is ample in the car. Ideal for long drives. I have driven Bangalore-Hyd non-stop twice, once with parents- they were quite happy with the back seat comfort. Thanks to 3link independent suspension.
Reason# 5: After Sales Service of Tata has improved over the years. I did 30K service of Indigo last week, and the couple of issues (namely higher engine noise and rattling doors) were fixed. Overall service experience has improved over 2.5 yrs.
Reason# 6: I dont have a habit of downplaying my belongins.

Most importantly: Indigo was designed in India for carrying people with good vfm, not like Renault(Dacia) Logan which was meant for New Now Know How: Four adults, a pig, a sink, and 100kg of potatoes
- No offence meant to Logan owners

Alfa_Kilo · 5th February 2008, 16:58

Though I am not a sedan person, I would prefer the Logan, even over the Marina. It is better built and more spacious. I prefer its understated looks too. The 'facelifts' have ruined the Indigo.

sgmuser · 5th February 2008, 17:17

with M&M's tussle with Renault, atlast I am voting for TATA vehicle!!! Indigo CS looks better in photos. With better and bigger rubbers and nice alloys it will look more cooler!

joshdrive · 5th February 2008, 17:22

Logan is better than a Tata vehicle w.r.t fit & finish, refinement etc,..

SRShrikanth · 5th February 2008, 17:38

Having driven both cars only over long routes, I'd prefer the Indigo for its VFM factor.

If given a bandwidth for price - sedan between 5 & 7 lacs - then all comparisons stop at Indigo.

If the comparison is purely academic and not for realistic purposes - Logan is a technically better product.

Buying decisions are price & time constrained in any equation and here is where the Logan certainly seems to loose out.

My bit of rationale to this debate here.

Cheers

1100D · 5th February 2008, 22:08

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Originally Posted by lalith_ka

Most importantly: Indigo was designed in India for carrying people with good vfm, not like Renault(Dacia) Logan which was meant for New Now Know How: Four adults, a pig, a sink, and 100kg of potatoes
- No offence meant to Logan owners

Even the Indigo is designed to carry PIGs (only in its case the PIG is to be read as Pretty Indian Girls)

ankit.jhamb · 5th February 2008, 23:06

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Originally Posted by 1100D

Even the Indigo is designed to carry PIGs (only in its case the PIG is to be read as Pretty Indian Girls)

good one:::

katalysm76 · 6th February 2008, 12:38

I agree that Mahindra's after sales is a couple of notches above that of Tata's, but I'm of the opinion that the Indigo is definitely a better ride than the Logan. I prefer the looks as well, the logan looks too communist for my liking. What the trabant was for east germany, the logan could very well be for us. I think Tata quality is getting better as is evident in the recent launches at the expo [indica, nano, grande]. the cars there looked far more stylish and reports do suggest an overall improvement in performance and features.

gendarmee · 6th February 2008, 19:19

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Originally Posted by jaibir

Originally posted by jaibir

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Have you sat inside both? I have and came away with the impression that the Logan is distinctly larger inside.

I found the logan and indigo to almost go neck and neck, haven't sat in indigo, both had some problem with being test driven, but did sit in a friends logan. had checked out the indigo at the showroom, while looking out for new car in June.

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That apart, if you want a cheap diesel with a boot and dont care tii much about reliability or refinement get the Indigo.

I dont think there is a serious reliability is a problem nowdays, but was in the early days for tata vehicles.

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If you want the refinement and reliability but are willing to live with minor design niggles and shell out more money, go with the Logan. Ultimately it depends on what you prioritise while buying a car.

Thats my point! If i spend so much on a Logan, why shouldnt I just go ahead and get my self a Fiesta or a Verna, mebbe i'll have to pay a touch more.But then the Indigo is cost effective and gives a boot, which i just cant do without.
Pay something for what its worth....4 aane ki cheez 7 aane mein lene mein ka accha hain, jab 8 aane mein acchi cheez milti hain!?!
(sorry for the hindi, cant put that in down in english, it looses its meaning then)

1100D · 6th February 2008, 20:47

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Originally Posted by gendarmee

Thats my point! If i spend so much on a Logan, why shouldnt I just go ahead and get my self a Fiesta or a Verna, mebbe i'll have to pay a touch more.But then the Indigo is cost effective and gives a boot, which i just cant do without.
Pay something for what its worth....4 aane ki cheez 7 aane mein lene mein ka accha hain, jab 8 aane mein acchi cheez milti hain!?!
(sorry for the hindi, cant put that in down in english, it looses its meaning then)

That is a fantastic way of looking at it.

5th February 2008, 15:37	#35
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Saw a CS today. Was looking decent in red. If you can do away with the less boot. Then i think you would prefer the Indigo.
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5th February 2008, 15:59	#36
lalith_ka BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore/Singapore Posts: 39 Thanked: 0 Times	My vote goes for Indigo. Reason# 1: Indigo fairs well in terms of maneurablity and handling. Reason# 2: FE is good, I have been getting 15kmpl for 2.5 yrs now. Reason# 3: What you pay is what you get. I dont think I would get a sedan with ample trunk space for 5.3L on road. Reason# 4: Space is ample in the car. Ideal for long drives. I have driven Bangalore-Hyd non-stop twice, once with parents- they were quite happy with the back seat comfort. Thanks to 3link independent suspension. Reason# 5: After Sales Service of Tata has improved over the years. I did 30K service of Indigo last week, and the couple of issues (namely higher engine noise and rattling doors) were fixed. Overall service experience has improved over 2.5 yrs. Reason# 6: I dont have a habit of downplaying my belongins. Most importantly: Indigo was designed in India for carrying people with good vfm, not like Renault(Dacia) Logan which was meant for New Now Know How: Four adults, a pig, a sink, and 100kg of potatoes - No offence meant to Logan owners
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5th February 2008, 16:58	#37
Alfa_Kilo BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jaipur Posts: 328 Thanked: 13 Times	Though I am not a sedan person, I would prefer the Logan, even over the Marina. It is better built and more spacious. I prefer its understated looks too. The 'facelifts' have ruined the Indigo.
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5th February 2008, 17:17	#38
sgmuser BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 755 Thanked: 1,124 Times View My Garage	with M&M's tussle with Renault, atlast I am voting for TATA vehicle!!! Indigo CS looks better in photos. With better and bigger rubbers and nice alloys it will look more cooler!
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5th February 2008, 17:22	#39
joshdrive BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 205 Thanked: 0 Times	Logan is better than a Tata vehicle w.r.t fit & finish, refinement etc,..
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5th February 2008, 17:38	#40
SRShrikanth BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: B'bay/Stockholm Posts: 255 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	Indigo over the Logan Having driven both cars only over long routes, I'd prefer the Indigo for its VFM factor. If given a bandwidth for price - sedan between 5 & 7 lacs - then all comparisons stop at Indigo. If the comparison is purely academic and not for realistic purposes - Logan is a technically better product. Buying decisions are price & time constrained in any equation and here is where the Logan certainly seems to loose out. My bit of rationale to this debate here. Cheers
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6th February 2008, 12:38	#43
katalysm76 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 120 Thanked: 2 Times	I agree that Mahindra's after sales is a couple of notches above that of Tata's, but I'm of the opinion that the Indigo is definitely a better ride than the Logan. I prefer the looks as well, the logan looks too communist for my liking. What the trabant was for east germany, the logan could very well be for us. I think Tata quality is getting better as is evident in the recent launches at the expo [indica, nano, grande]. the cars there looked far more stylish and reports do suggest an overall improvement in performance and features.
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