New Tata Indigo Manza Details : Brochure on Page 36 EDIT : Now launched

TeddyBear · 9th October 2009, 22:35

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Originally Posted by Trapezio

This still might be a pre-production vehicle! I am just trying to think of possibilities that its not an Indigo. Also they never used the word Indigo in the website.

Come on Guys, after all we knew it is new indigo and even the public can guess it as Indigo from the front. Then why to lie by calling it with some other name?

Only poor indians (common man) doesn't know that i10 is new Santro, ikon is old fiesta, esteem is old swift, new accent is verna, new baleno is SX4, etc.

For above cars the looks are different, but for Manza any one can tell that it is new Indigo. Like Vista, the name Manza will be called by the customers.

Mayavi · 9th October 2009, 22:37

Sid, I do not see any resemblance between the eldorado and Maza... agreed that the tail lamps are vertical, but then they y are wrap around. Its the contrast in the picture that makes them look different.

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Originally Posted by TeddyBear

Come on Guys, after all we knew it is new indigo and even the public can guess it as Indigo from the front. Then why to lie by calling it with some other name?

Same reason why Ford Taurus became 500, to change the image. Same reason why Accord in UK is TSX in US. It could be follow up to an old car, but its an all new design and it makes sense if they want to name it different so as to set it apart from its predecessor's image. Plus, they might sell the older gen alongside with the new one.

Sudan_NFS · 9th October 2009, 23:14

Manza has really made good hype,we have crossed four pages in single day for those pics posted on page 18!.

if tail light design was good ,it could have changed the looks of the rear and i don't think those tail lights are clear lens.

guptad42 · 9th October 2009, 23:35

Interiors and brochure please. Where are all the leaks?

nickatnite · 9th October 2009, 23:38

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Originally Posted by Sarvodaya

Here are the undisguised photos of Manza.
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Why torture by posting pics of this "thing"?. Is there anything that equals the DZ'ire in ugliness ?. Yes there is and the name is "Manza". "Ugly" rules in India so i'm sure this car will sell.Alas!. Another opportunity to excel lost by TATA Motors. Can i cancel my test drive online?.

the VTEC guy · 9th October 2009, 23:56

teaser pics of interiors indicates a different look from Vista interiors. Steering mounted controls offered.

gshanky · 10th October 2009, 00:08

Interesting to note that this time around there are more folks who "like" the look. Though I am leaning towards the "dislike" category, I am going to wait and see if this look grows on me.

But yes I am disappointed and this is a great opportunity wasted by TATA.

sridak · 10th October 2009, 00:26

Today when I went to service center for ECU software flashing for better A/c done by TATA for my vista, CRM there told me that there will be 4 variants in both petrol and diesel. Both are 90bhp. Rear leg space would be more than indigo XL. Top variant will have leather interiors. Gear shift ratio is improved when compared to Linea.

prashanthyr · 10th October 2009, 01:28

I am just hoping like hell that Tata gets the fit/finish and quality right this time around. Space and Price are something we kind of take for granted from them.

All that Tata has to do is simple - offer everything that the Dzire offers plus SPACE (which the Dzire lacks due to the Swift origin) - all at a competitive (read lower) price. If Tata achieves this, everything will be forgiven - the looks, the taxi image and everything other negative thing that the Indica/Indigo is infamous for. BUT, this is the BIG Q - Can Tata deliver?

KRf1 · 10th October 2009, 03:18

It is a major step forward from the old Indigo .
If interiors are as good as they are being hyped , then Tata sure has a winner in its hands .

gshanky · 10th October 2009, 03:35

From what i can see, the back got implemented as is and the good looking front grille is gone. Thankfully we don't have elegante's front bumper and fenders

May be it's time someone starts building body kits to rescue manza

Trapezio · 10th October 2009, 06:55

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Originally Posted by nickatnite

Why torture by posting pics of this "thing"?. Is there anything that equals the DZ'ire in ugliness ?. Yes there is and the name is "Manza". "Ugly" rules in India so i'm sure this car will sell.Alas!. Another opportunity to excel lost by TATA Motors. Can i cancel my test drive online?.

I had the good fortune to speak to a few heavy weight designers from across the world. I had a very simplistic view on automobile designs till I met them. Trust me designing cars is not all about drawing lines. Its unbelievably technical. I understand that among all jobs adding a boot is the most messy job. There is no two way about it. The main issue is simply the stress points in a sedan and a hatch are totally different.

If Suzuki with all their resources could release a D-zire perhaps you should give some credit to Tata for trying earnestly.

rajivn · 10th October 2009, 08:49

I hope this Manza doesnt take the crown from Dzire for being the ugliest sedan. I am searching for some bit or part that I could like, in the above pics. I honestly couldnt find one bit that I could say nice.

nickatnite · 10th October 2009, 11:08

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Originally Posted by Trapezio

I had the good fortune to speak to a few heavy weight designers from across the world. I had a very simplistic view on automobile designs till I met them. Trust me designing cars is not all about drawing lines. Its unbelievably technical. I understand that among all jobs adding a boot is the most messy job. There is no two way about it. The main issue is simply the stress points in a sedan and a hatch are totally different.

If Suzuki with all their resources could release a D-zire perhaps you should give some credit to Tata for trying earnestly.

Too many "heavy weight" designers, perhaps?.

Nothing excuses designing "ugly". Either TATA Motors wants to make a statement like SsansYong Motors, they are a victim of malicious intent by their hired European designers or the people who work at TATA Motors have no concept of aesthetics and style and/or a combination of all of the forementioned. This car is ugly by any yardstick of design and proportion. Look at SEAT's designs for starters among the automotive fraternity. Also, adding a notchback to a two-box is not new engineering. VW did it first and elegantly with the Jetta. There are many more examples. Shame on TATA Motors for dumping substandard, ungainly/awkward looking and ugly products in the Indian auto market.

tushky · 10th October 2009, 11:25

this will might look good. sorry for poor paintbrush job

9th October 2009, 23:14	#318
Sudan_NFS BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: chennai Posts: 759 Thanked: 16 Times	Manza has really made good hype,we have crossed four pages in single day for those pics posted on page 18!. if tail light design was good ,it could have changed the looks of the rear and i don't think those tail lights are clear lens.
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9th October 2009, 23:35	#319
guptad42 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 213 Thanked: 440 Times	Want more... Interiors and brochure please. Where are all the leaks?
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9th October 2009, 23:56	#321
the VTEC guy BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 564 Thanked: 140 Times View My Garage	teaser pics of interiors indicates a different look from Vista interiors. Steering mounted controls offered.
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10th October 2009, 00:08	#322
gshanky BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coimbatore / Bangalore / New York Posts: 717 Thanked: 13 Times	Interesting to note that this time around there are more folks who "like" the look. Though I am leaning towards the "dislike" category, I am going to wait and see if this look grows on me. But yes I am disappointed and this is a great opportunity wasted by TATA.
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10th October 2009, 00:26	#323
sridak BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 72 Thanked: 0 Times	Today when I went to service center for ECU software flashing for better A/c done by TATA for my vista, CRM there told me that there will be 4 variants in both petrol and diesel. Both are 90bhp. Rear leg space would be more than indigo XL. Top variant will have leather interiors. Gear shift ratio is improved when compared to Linea.
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10th October 2009, 01:28	#324
prashanthyr BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London Posts: 546 Thanked: 249 Times	I am just hoping like hell that Tata gets the fit/finish and quality right this time around. Space and Price are something we kind of take for granted from them. All that Tata has to do is simple - offer everything that the Dzire offers plus SPACE (which the Dzire lacks due to the Swift origin) - all at a competitive (read lower) price. If Tata achieves this, everything will be forgiven - the looks, the taxi image and everything other negative thing that the Indica/Indigo is infamous for. BUT, this is the BIG Q - Can Tata deliver?
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10th October 2009, 03:18	#325
KRf1 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NCR / BLR Posts: 339 Thanked: 3 Times	It is a major step forward from the old Indigo . If interiors are as good as they are being hyped , then Tata sure has a winner in its hands .
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10th October 2009, 03:35	#326
gshanky BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coimbatore / Bangalore / New York Posts: 717 Thanked: 13 Times	bad implementation of elegante..? From what i can see, the back got implemented as is and the good looking front grille is gone. Thankfully we don't have elegante's front bumper and fenders May be it's time someone starts building body kits to rescue manza Attached Thumbnails
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10th October 2009, 08:49	#328
rajivn BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 332 Thanked: 33 Times	I hope this Manza doesnt take the crown from Dzire for being the ugliest sedan. I am searching for some bit or part that I could like, in the above pics. I honestly couldnt find one bit that I could say nice.
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10th October 2009, 11:25	#330
tushky Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 1,232 Thanked: 2,701 Times View My Garage	this will might look good. sorry for poor paintbrush job Attached Thumbnails Last edited by tushky : 10th October 2009 at 11:26.
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