Indigo XL (basic) CNG? in green?

sidindica · 5th December 2009, 19:02

yesterday I spotted a convoy of 20 brand new Indigo XL 16v twin cam 1.4 100 ps, bare basic models in green colour, a colour never offered before on this model. It was a CNG vehicle, as it was mentioned on the rear windscreen.

Any idea if this has been silently launched or is it for a party (client)? These cars were spotted leaving okhla in Delhi.

powertrain · 5th December 2009, 19:30

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Originally Posted by sidindica

yesterday I spotted a convoy of 20 brand new Indigo XL 16v twin cam 1.4 100 ps, bare basic models in green colour, a colour never offered before on this model. It was a CNG vehicle, as it was mentioned on the rear windscreen.

Any idea if this has been silently launched or is it for a party (client)? These cars were spotted leaving okhla in Delhi.

Sid, these Indigo's are brought by MERU CABS. It's a cab service that uses Indigo XL into their fleet. These are quite common in Mumbai. I guess they are starting their services in Delhi too. There's nothing new in it . It has power steering, power windows but no power mirrors[ atleast not in the ones i have travelled]

powertrain · 5th December 2009, 19:34

MERU'S all cabs have the same color!!!!!!!! It also has a rear center armrest & rear a/c vent!!

sidindica · 5th December 2009, 21:21

But there are in white, aren't they?

CrackedHead · 5th December 2009, 21:33

^^ Not all meru cabs are white. AFAIK - this color is a popular choice with Meru cabs at Bangalore.

.anshuman · 5th December 2009, 23:18

AFAIK Radio cabs should be white in color in Delhi. I can be wrong though.

anekho · 6th December 2009, 01:55

seems like meru cabs to me.

phamilyman · 6th December 2009, 03:12

They would've had CNG fitted at Shrimankar's workshop in Okhla. Meru outside delhi has the above green color - esp in Hyd/BLR airports. In delhi it has white cabs.

Interestingly, the drivers hate it - the esteem is way more economical and hence one queue for CNG less daily!

Easy cabs have switched to Accent CNG and their fleet couldn't be happier!

devarshi84 · 14th February 2011, 17:44

As per ARAI it seems to be a standard release. Any more info on the same?

Arkin evoisrevo · 14th February 2011, 17:56

FYI, Sid, Meru in Mumbai, Bangalore and Hyderabad are green in color. The Indigo XL Taxis are my favorites, plenty of legroom, Rear AC vents etc. But one strange thing is that they lack front power windows. :O Yes, they do have all 4 power window buttons, but only the rear are powered while the front ones have to be wound!

Oh, and here is such a Meru XL from Mumbai:

GTO · 15th February 2011, 19:53

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Interestingly, the drivers hate it - the esteem is way more economical and hence one queue for CNG less daily!

Next time, ask them about the Logan. It's even more fuel efficient than the Esteem! The Meru guys love the Logan's tank range as much as they hate the Indigo's.

wanderernomad · 15th February 2011, 20:17

But I ahve the same coloured cabs in Delhi as well. So maybe these are for the radio cab operation.

Arkin evoisrevo · 15th February 2011, 20:20

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Originally Posted by GTO

Next time, ask them about the Logan. It's even more fuel efficient than the Esteem! The Meru guys love the Logan's tank range as much as they hate the Indigo's.

The drivers down south are lucky, because the cabs here run on diesel.
BTW, somehow, I was under the impression that the Petrol Logan was less FE than the Esteem.

Oh, and don't you have DZire and Ikon radio cabs in Mumbai and Delhi? We have those here. I heard from sgiitk that they have Manzas too as Merus in Delhi.

Live To Jive · 15th February 2011, 20:29

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Originally Posted by GTO

Next time, ask them about the Logan. It's even more fuel efficient than the Esteem! The Meru guys love the Logan's tank range as much as they hate the Indigo's.

Also the passengers are happier as it has more room than the Esteem as well as a larger boot. You can still fit in a lot of luggage even with the CNG tank.

Mpower · 15th February 2011, 21:57

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Originally Posted by phamilyman

Easy cabs have switched to Accent CNG and their fleet couldn't be happier!

Rode in one of their Accents from Chembur to Mumbai airport. Cab was spic and span. There was more than enough power to cut thru traffic.

I asked the driver how come Accent...he said people perceive Accent as more luxurious compared to Indigo and Logan. Esteem is cramped...clearly 1 size smaller. I'd much rather choose one of those newer Kali-peeli WagonRs.

5th December 2009, 19:02	#1
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,106 Times	Indigo XL (basic) CNG? in green? yesterday I spotted a convoy of 20 brand new Indigo XL 16v twin cam 1.4 100 ps, bare basic models in green colour, a colour never offered before on this model. It was a CNG vehicle, as it was mentioned on the rear windscreen. Any idea if this has been silently launched or is it for a party (client)? These cars were spotted leaving okhla in Delhi. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by sidindica : 5th December 2009 at 19:04.
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5th December 2009, 19:34	#3
powertrain BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 692 Thanked: 795 Times	MERU'S all cabs have the same color!!!!!!!! It also has a rear center armrest & rear a/c vent!!
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5th December 2009, 21:21	#4
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,106 Times	But there are in white, aren't they?
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5th December 2009, 21:33	#5
CrackedHead BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 585 Thanked: 81 Times	^^ Not all meru cabs are white. AFAIK - this color is a popular choice with Meru cabs at Bangalore.
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5th December 2009, 23:18	#6
.anshuman Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Good-Gaon Posts: 7,763 Thanked: 11,064 Times View My Garage	AFAIK Radio cabs should be white in color in Delhi. I can be wrong though.
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6th December 2009, 01:55	#7
anekho Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: . Posts: 1,995 Thanked: 684 Times	seems like meru cabs to me.
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6th December 2009, 03:12	#8
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,968 Thanked: 4,642 Times	They would've had CNG fitted at Shrimankar's workshop in Okhla. Meru outside delhi has the above green color - esp in Hyd/BLR airports. In delhi it has white cabs. Interestingly, the drivers hate it - the esteem is way more economical and hence one queue for CNG less daily! Easy cabs have switched to Accent CNG and their fleet couldn't be happier!
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14th February 2011, 17:44	#9
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	Re: Indigo XL (basic) CNG? in green? As per ARAI it seems to be a standard release. Any more info on the same?
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14th February 2011, 17:56	#10
Arkin evoisrevo BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: KA03; AP02 Posts: 679 Thanked: 113 Times View My Garage	Re: Indigo XL (basic) CNG? in green? FYI, Sid, Meru in Mumbai, Bangalore and Hyderabad are green in color. The Indigo XL Taxis are my favorites, plenty of legroom, Rear AC vents etc. But one strange thing is that they lack front power windows. :O Yes, they do have all 4 power window buttons, but only the rear are powered while the front ones have to be wound! Oh, and here is such a Meru XL from Mumbai: Attached Thumbnails
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15th February 2011, 20:17	#12
wanderernomad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 2,534 Thanked: 1,276 Times View My Garage	Re: Indigo XL (basic) CNG? in green? But I ahve the same coloured cabs in Delhi as well. So maybe these are for the radio cab operation.
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