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

nairrk · 15th October 2009, 16:33

Excellent review - No phot's yet?
This Manza is going to compete with whom - Dzire or ??
Thanks

shankar.balan · 15th October 2009, 16:34

lovely report
thanks to the "friend" of TBHP
now I can actually look forward to this as a possibility for upgrade for my folks!

vijaythacker · 15th October 2009, 16:36

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Originally Posted by nairrk

This Manza is going to compete with whom - Dzire or ??
Thanks

its going to compete with Dzire, Logan,Accent,Ikon directly.

RP_812 · 15th October 2009, 16:36

Looking at the pricing I assume it is going to be competing against the Linea and the Swift DDIS , if Ikon is considered competition in this market , the Ikon as well.

shankar.balan · 15th October 2009, 16:38

hi

one question - how is the "under thigh support" from the front and rear seats?

advaitlele · 15th October 2009, 16:43

Nice Review.

Pics are awaited. Detailed review in true T-BHP style is still awaited. Now that it is launched, I will wait a while till this product settles. I had almost finalised Fiesta TDCi SXi yesterday after a long TD. The wait is worth every day I think.

CarsPG · 15th October 2009, 16:43

The car looks pretty good IMHO. Linea better watch out! This car has the same engine, many of the same features and more space at the rear (Linea's 1 major shortcoming) at Rs. 170,000 less. Does any one feel it looks a little like the Toyota Solara from the front?!

pats · 15th October 2009, 16:47

A good initial first impression.

The main concern for me is the torque at lower speeds and its ability to glide over potholes and rough surfaces.

extreme_torque · 15th October 2009, 16:47

Brilliant pricing... at 4.8 lakhs for the base petrol with essentials like music system, power steering, power windows its staggering value for money!

an_and · 15th October 2009, 16:50

Guys, what do you think of this boot? Looks more like a cave - the way it narrows down.. where on earth did they get all the space??

clevermax · 15th October 2009, 16:51

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Originally Posted by CarsPG

Linea better watch out!

of all the cars, why Linea alone??

rajivn · 15th October 2009, 16:53

Good initial report. Great pricing from Tata. To me, this is the car to buy amongst the Midsize diesel cars currently sold, if one isnt fussy about looks.

I dont see any new midsize diesel cars being launched, maybe the current ones will slash prices or upgrade their engines. So, Manza seems to be best buy for now.

GTO · 15th October 2009, 16:53

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Originally Posted by vijaythacker

GTO a full review your style is awaited with loads of pictures and covering all parameters to know this car better as you always do.

Will be testing the car in the near future soon, Vijay!

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Originally Posted by greenhorn

funny that there is so much turbo lag, especially in a VGT car,

To the Manza's credit, 3rd gear would be a better choice at 50 kph than 5th.

swami · 15th October 2009, 16:53

Had been waiting for this the whole day long

Looks a very well packaged value offering. Look forward to GTO's detailed review.

I personally think that those who believe that Dzire will not be hurt could be wrong. Ofcourse, Fiesta, Verna and Linea will also be affected.

mjothi · 15th October 2009, 16:56

Nice review, To whoever it may be, hiding behind, Cheers and a Thanks for such a report.

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Originally Posted by GTO

The Manza's space can give some 14 lakh sedans a run for their money.

Tell me that. When it comes to Space, it has to be TATA.

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Originally Posted by GTO

Tata needs to prove itself on the outright quality front

Umm, Seems we should give somemore time for TATA. Its not that they are unqualified. But I believe it to be a compromise on cost.

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- 15" wheels standard

Now, that is something gr8.

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- Top variant equipment : Height adjustable drivers seat, electric mirrors (ORVMs), Multi-info display, 2 DIN music system with USB ++ Bluetooth, steering mounted audio controls, ABS, Dual airbags.

Look at the features.

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

Good work tata. We need this kind of cars

Edit: How did I miss a hats-off to TATA for the pricing. Great package.

15th October 2009, 16:33	#16
nairrk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kannur Posts: 2,441 Thanked: 674 Times View My Garage	Excellent review - No phot's yet? This Manza is going to compete with whom - Dzire or ?? Thanks
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15th October 2009, 16:34	#17
shankar.balan BANNED Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,368 Thanked: 23,156 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/2 (8)	lovely report thanks to the "friend" of TBHP now I can actually look forward to this as a possibility for upgrade for my folks! Last edited by Dippy : 15th October 2009 at 16:40. Reason: Please dont quote a long post. Thanks.
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15th October 2009, 16:36	#19
RP_812 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 128 Thanked: 2 Times	Looking at the pricing I assume it is going to be competing against the Linea and the Swift DDIS , if Ikon is considered competition in this market , the Ikon as well.
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15th October 2009, 16:38	#20
shankar.balan BANNED Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,368 Thanked: 23,156 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/2 (8)	hi one question - how is the "under thigh support" from the front and rear seats?
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15th October 2009, 16:43	#21
advaitlele BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pune, Vadodara Posts: 528 Thanked: 463 Times	Nice Review. Pics are awaited. Detailed review in true T-BHP style is still awaited. Now that it is launched, I will wait a while till this product settles. I had almost finalised Fiesta TDCi SXi yesterday after a long TD. The wait is worth every day I think.
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15th October 2009, 16:43	#22
CarsPG BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 352 Thanked: Once	The car looks pretty good IMHO. Linea better watch out! This car has the same engine, many of the same features and more space at the rear (Linea's 1 major shortcoming) at Rs. 170,000 less. Does any one feel it looks a little like the Toyota Solara from the front?! Last edited by CarsPG : 15th October 2009 at 16:48.
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15th October 2009, 16:47	#23
pats BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 85 Thanked: 4 Times	A good initial first impression. The main concern for me is the torque at lower speeds and its ability to glide over potholes and rough surfaces.
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15th October 2009, 16:47	#24
extreme_torque Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,377 Thanked: 5,105 Times	Brilliant pricing... at 4.8 lakhs for the base petrol with essentials like music system, power steering, power windows its staggering value for money!
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15th October 2009, 16:50	#25
an_and BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 277 Thanked: 65 Times	What a boooot Guys, what do you think of this boot? Looks more like a cave - the way it narrows down.. where on earth did they get all the space?? Attached Thumbnails
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15th October 2009, 16:53	#27
rajivn BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 332 Thanked: 33 Times	Good initial report. Great pricing from Tata. To me, this is the car to buy amongst the Midsize diesel cars currently sold, if one isnt fussy about looks. I dont see any new midsize diesel cars being launched, maybe the current ones will slash prices or upgrade their engines. So, Manza seems to be best buy for now.
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15th October 2009, 16:53	#29
swami BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 113 Thanked: 49 Times	Had been waiting for this the whole day long Looks a very well packaged value offering. Look forward to GTO's detailed review. I personally think that those who believe that Dzire will not be hurt could be wrong. Ofcourse, Fiesta, Verna and Linea will also be affected.
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