[mxx]

Originally Posted by LobsterB

• power delivery to be bit more smoother with 4x2 mode

+1. I had a short test drive. I felt that the car is more responsive when the accelarator is floored in 4x2 mode, though the difference is not that noticeable.
Did anyone feel this during test drive?

[prince_pervez]

Congrats buddy albeit a little late! Nice color too.

[gshanky]

Originally Posted by LobsterB

As soon as the auto was moved to the side my engine stalled and I realized that the AWD vehicle is not able to move forward! After a few attempts at first gear switched to reverse and was able to move an inch or so back. Switched to first gear again, gathered all my courage and floored the accelerator - thankfully the vehicle started rolling forward.

I agree, more power would be very much welcome in ARIA. Probably that is one of the areas where TML looked for some savings. However, do you think that if it were only the driver on the vehicle, ARIA would not have stalled? I know that it may not be practical for passengers to get down so that the car can cross such stretches, but am wondering if the power would be enough with less passengers.

Originally Posted by LobsterB

In 4x4 mode while running over triple bumps (that are a bit bigger than normal) felt that the wheels were sliding. In 4x2 mode this issue is not there and instead the front wheels get pushed through when they over the triple bump

This may also be due to the traction control. I remember that whenever I take my car to inspection, they need to disable the traction control. Do you see any indicator lights while the AWD is really working - i.e. delivering additional power to either side or while traction control is on? I see indicator lights on my BMW while this happens. Did you notice anything while either going over the triple bumps or the slushy road?

[RW9763]

Hi

congrats on your purchase loved the car but still confused if i would buy it especially with the TATA badge plus with endeavour, Yeti and Captiva in nearby price range it really makes matters very confusing.
If everyone can suggest me if its worthwhile investing with tata aria

[LobsterB]

Originally Posted by mercedised

lobster:

I read somewhere that ARIA runs on AWD. Though, in review I came to know that ARIA is 4x2 (also 4x4). Could you tell me what is the difference between a 4wd and a AWD.

AWD typically means a full-time 4x4 mechanism. But then most of them might have a selection switch to choose 4x2 mode. Did you have a chance to see what Wikipedia has to say?

Originally Posted by mercedised

Also, could we ask for a PDI report before taking delivery from the showroom?

I also had thought about asking, but didn't. I suppose they generally don't give.

Originally Posted by prince_pervez

Congrats buddy albeit a little late! Nice color too.

Thanks

Originally Posted by gshanky

I agree, more power would be very much welcome in ARIA. Probably that is one of the areas where TML looked for some savings. However, do you think that if it were only the driver on the vehicle, ARIA would not have stalled? I know that it may not be practical for passengers to get down so that the car can cross such stretches, but am wondering if the power would be enough with less passengers.

So far didn't feel any noticeable difference in power based on the number of people. With NHC and i10 it was surely noticeable.

Originally Posted by gshanky

This may also be due to the traction control. I remember that whenever I take my car to inspection, they need to disable the traction control. Do you see any indicator lights while the AWD is really working - i.e. delivering additional power to either side or while traction control is on? I see indicator lights on my BMW while this happens. Did you notice anything while either going over the triple bumps or the slushy road?

There isn't any indication on instrument cluster for AWD. Prestige doesn't have TC. Where you referring to Aria's Torque-on-Demand mechanism that powers AWD?

Originally Posted by RW9763

Hi

congrats on your purchase loved the car but still confused if i would buy it especially with the TATA badge plus with endeavour, Yeti and Captiva in nearby price range it really makes matters very confusing.
If everyone can suggest me if its worthwhile investing with tata aria

I would recommend you to try a TD on your regular/favorite route with your typical passenger load on all four of them.
Btw, if I had to make this choice now and budget was not a constraint, would have chosen Tata Aria Pride 4x4 without doubt for its ride quality. Captiva would have been my next choice.

[mercedised]

@lobster:

Thanks. Sorry, I did't had a look '4wd wiki' before. Could you post pictures of 'rear-dickey' (from inside) and if possible the engine-bay? Am just curious so just a little wish.

[VeluM]

Originally Posted by LobsterB

OTR in Bangalore is close to 18L (17.9x). Standard warranty is 3yrs or 1L kms. I have opted for the additional 1yr or 0.5L kms package for Rs.7000 as well. So now has a total of 4yrs/1.5L Kms warranty.

Was reading in psbali's thread here that his Pride is coming to 16.8L on road (approx).

Bangalore taxes have resulted in your paying a Lot more!! Daylight robbery.

Have you created any threads in the Travel section? I didn't find anything, asking cos of the trips

[gshanky]

Originally Posted by LobsterB

So far didn't feel any noticeable difference in power based on the number of people. With NHC and i10 it was surely noticeable.

That's great. I was especially referring to any perception you may have had while ARIA engine stalled and didn't move forward. I was wondering if it would have moved were there less people in the car. In which case AWD with more power could have done it for you.

Originally Posted by LobsterB

There isn't any indication on instrument cluster for AWD. Prestige doesn't have TC. Where you referring to Aria's Torque-on-Demand mechanism that powers AWD?

My understanding is that though AWD powers all the 4 wheels, while one wheel slips, more power is directed towards it and during those times there would be some indicator in the dash to notify the driver. I have especially seen this while driving in snow and uneven surfaces. I am not sure if ARIA has any such indicators. If there is an indicator, I am sure you would be able to find it in the owner's manual.

[psbali]

Originally Posted by VeluM

Was reading in psbali's thread here that his Pride is coming to 16.8L on road (approx).

Bangalore taxes have resulted in your paying a Lot more!! Daylight robbery.

Well the thing is it would have been 15.13+ 50k(Octroi)+52k(insurance)+125k(Registration).. Just to save on octroi we saved an additional 38k.. As the insurance with hdfc ergo is for 34k and the registration in akola came to 105k.. All this saving brought down the cost of our vehicle to 16.58 Lacs (including 5.5k handling charges).. We could fit in extended warranty for 7k and a special number for 7.5k...
And I used to think that delhi is the cheapest place to buy cars..

[crazycardude198]

@lobsterB

Hey Lobster I have a quick question. When you open the boot, on either side of the opening, do you see a sort of blistering of the paint? I seem to have that effect around the area where the rubber sealant is. I am assuming this is a manufacturing defect.

[LobsterB]

Originally Posted by mercedised

@lobster:

Thanks. Sorry, I did't had a look '4wd wiki' before. Could you post pictures of 'rear-dickey' (from inside) and if possible the engine-bay? Am just curious so just a little wish.

Please find the only 'rear-dickey' photo as attachment below. Will take fresh ones and post later.

Originally Posted by VeluM

Was reading in psbali's thread here that his Pride is coming to 16.8L on road (approx).

Bangalore taxes have resulted in your paying a Lot more!! Daylight robbery.

Yes, Bangalore/Karnataka taxes, I suppose, are one of the highest in the country. Incidentally I also suppose Karnataka roads are among the worst in the country.

Originally Posted by VeluM

Have you created any threads in the Travel section? I didn't find anything, asking cos of the trips

None so far, will attempt a travelogue for the next one planned for first weekend of December.

Originally Posted by gshanky

That's great. I was especially referring to any perception you may have had while ARIA engine stalled and didn't move forward. I was wondering if it would have moved were there less people in the car. In which case AWD with more power could have done it for you.

Ok, I understand your question better now.
Hmmm, don't think it would have made much difference.

Originally Posted by gshanky

My understanding is that though AWD powers all the 4 wheels, while one wheel slips, more power is directed towards it and during those times there would be some indicator in the dash to notify the driver. I have especially seen this while driving in snow and uneven surfaces. I am not sure if ARIA has any such indicators. If there is an indicator, I am sure you would be able to find it in the owner's manual.

Isn't TC more important for snow. TC indicator is there in the instrument console, even though Prestige doesn't have TC. Have never observed it coming on as well. Didn't find any indicator light for AWD/ToD though.

Originally Posted by psbali

Well the thing is it would have been 15.13+ 50k(Octroi)+52k(insurance)+125k(Registration).. Just to save on octroi we saved an additional 38k.. As the insurance with hdfc ergo is for 34k and the registration in akola came to 105k.. All this saving brought down the cost of our vehicle to 16.58 Lacs (including 5.5k handling charges).. We could fit in extended warranty for 7k and a special number for 7.5k...
And I used to think that delhi is the cheapest place to buy cars..

Congrats man, white and silver gives a distinct feel to Aria. Please add more ownership info to the thread.

Originally Posted by crazycardude198

@lobsterB

Hey Lobster I have a quick question. When you open the boot, on either side of the opening, do you see a sort of blistering of the paint? I seem to have that effect around the area where the rubber sealant is. I am assuming this is a manufacturing defect.

I didn't observe anything abnormal in mine. Is the attached picture good enough?

[nkrishnap]

The rear space is pretty much high. They could have pushed the third row seats by 6 inches and still had very good amount of space at the rear.

OT: Yet to spot an ARIA in Bangalore apart from the showroom display and test drive vehicles.

[Latheesh]

Originally Posted by nkrishnap

The rear space is pretty much high. They could have pushed the third row seats by 6 inches and still had very good amount of space at the rear.

May be because they do not want to see 'TAXI' tag attached to ARIA

[mercedised]

@lobster:

The luggage space (in dickey) is beyond my imagination. That's just perfect and for me more than enough for a 3 front facing rows seat car. Thanks from my heart for the pictures.

[crazycardude198]

@lobsterB

I think I see some of that effect on the right side. I've circled the areas where the blistering takes place in my car. Maybe you can correlate with your car. Are there any other Aria's with that defect?