Tata Indigo GLX, 35000km Report

Tata Indigo GLX 35000km report

My dad bought this car on 29 Jan 2004. I was always attracted towards this sedan. On the option list we had Maruti Suzuki Esteem but we settled for Tata Indigo. Not knowing that this was just the beginning of troubles.

We booked our car on 20/21 jan I think, not sure. My dad chose Olive Green as colour for our new car but the tata guy told us that if we want that colour we will have to wait for 15 days. So we settled for Arctic Silver and the car was delivered on 29Jan. They came in evening since my home is abt 60km frm dealer. In addition to my car there was another blue indigo marina which was also going for its new customer with a big bang on its drivers door. When asked the tata guy told that they will repair that dent n then will deliver the car to its customer. So before they left I closely inspected my Indigo for any foul, but there was none.

Fuel Efficiency- The maximum I got out of the car was abt 14 kmpl with AC. Not appreciable but ok.



Performance and Handling- Since previously I was using an Esteem I found it quite peppy n fun to drive. But the on highways the car often ran out of breath maybe because I pushed her too hard. Top speed handling was not very good. (I m talking abt 120kmph+) but not bad just ok. Body roll was not that prominent but could be felt while cornering tuns at a bit high speeds. Gearbox lacked refinement. And even the new indigo has the same problem.


Ride Quality- Ride quality was also not very good. I would rate it 6.5/10. Rear seats were comfortable n had enough legroom.

Interiors - Interiors almost same as the ones in Indica. 4 leather wrapped Spoke steering felt good to feel. Black n Grey interior looked decent with fabric inserts on doors. The instrument cluster looked good with illumination control. The car was full of loose plaastic bits, from door locks to ac vents. Plastic quality really cheap.

Safety- In the name safety the car had Collapsible steering, safety belts. Nothing else.

Problems- Got the boot changed once. Expenses were incurred by Tata guys. Actually they installed a spoiler on my car but due to installation errors(Used punch) the boot developed minute cracks which were found by Tata guys during sevicing. First they were reluctant to admit mistake but after my dad threatened to file a case, they came took our car n replaced the boot n I hence I got my new spoiler.

Tata’s ASS is terrible I tell you. Whenever the car returned from Service centre the car developed a new problem and this cycle went on n on.

Experience with the car - I loved this car too much but without proper service one cannot keep a car for very long, n Tata took care of that. So I finally sold off this baby of my mine 6months ago. But glad shes in the same colony so visit her whenever I want. After all she was my first love!!

Accessories on board-

• Spoiler with brake lamps.
  
• 5 spoke wheel caps
  
• External Auto Antennae
  
• Blaupunkt Music System
  
• Deep grey tints
  
• Autocop XS security system
  
  
  
  Some pics.
  
  
  
  

nice review mate. i feel this colour suits the indigo most. however i did not like the spoiler. no spoiler looks good on the indigo.

im_hummer_freak wrote:nice review mate. i feel this colour suits the indigo most. however i did not like the spoiler. no spoiler looks good on the indigo.

thanks buddy. But buddy i am addicted to spoilers. very ture, spoilers dont go really well with Indigo because of boots shape, but again, without spoiler indigo looks even worse.

Nice Revie akash, I too think that a spoiler doesn't suits an Indigo, Why don't you get some other mods in it?Like nice alloys etc.
I don't like the indigo's much, but the new XL version is superb and VFM(Petrol), Let's see how will be the new Indigo"vista" when it gets launched.
Akash, Post more pics of your indigo, Esp. Interiors.

VT

good review akash, there nothing to say when TATA's ASS is concerned, the less said is better, and also nor does company feels of changing things either, as hummer and vibs said spoiler doesnt look good but its personal choice.
changed the boot means the hood of the boot was changed

Vibhor wrote:Nice Revie akash, I too think that a spoiler doesn't suits an Indigo, Why don't you get some other mods in it?Like nice alloys etc.
I don't like the indigo's much, but the new XL version is superb and VFM(Petrol), Let's see how will be the new Indigo"vista" when it gets launched.
Akash, Post more pics of your indigo, Esp. Interiors.

VT

Buddy that means you didnt read the review :( .Because in it i have mentioned that the car was sold few months back.

Akash wrote:

Vibhor wrote:Nice Revie akash, I too think that a spoiler doesn't suits an Indigo, Why don't you get some other mods in it?Like nice alloys etc.
I don't like the indigo's much, but the new XL version is superb and VFM(Petrol), Let's see how will be the new Indigo"vista" when it gets launched.
Akash, Post more pics of your indigo, Esp. Interiors.

VT

Buddy that means you didnt read the review :( .Because in it i have mentioned that the car was sold few months back.

Sorry, I read the review roughly. :)

I hope you willread full review now. it took me long to write such a censored version Indigo being a TATA car.

nice review akash. i agree, your indigo looked better with the spoiler.

raj_5004 wrote:nice review akash. i agree, your indigo looked better with the spoiler.

Thanks brother!!

Well written review. You have pointed all the bad bits in Indigo. The mileage is not bad actually, considering it is a petrol(from Tata). Service has always been a problem with Tata cars. Regarding that dent, this is a case with all dealers. It happens on transit. So can't complain much, but we should take care that there is no such hint of repaired body.

thackervijay wrote:good review akash, there nothing to say when TATA's ASS is concerned, the less said is better, and also nor does company feels of changing things either, as hummer and vibs said spoiler doesnt look good but its personal choice.
changed the boot means the hood of the boot was changed

Yes the hood of the boot was changed.

nice review akah, we own the same color indigo, LX version , had very bad times with it, and your dad did te rite tthing with the service centre guys, because they wont do things unless we threaten them, the worst every service in the whole of india, infact, in the whole world i should say :war:

napster wrote:nice review akah, we own the same color indigo, LX version , had very bad times with it, and your dad did te rite tthing with the service centre guys, because they wont do things unless we threaten them, the worst every service in the whole of india, infact, in the whole world i should say :war:

Actually he called them once and asked them whether they are rectifying our problem or he will file a case n let our company and the dealer fight the case.

that should be done to them, they deserve it

yeah dealers and service guys doesnt act unless they are threatened like this.

Lets see how Indigo vista comes up.

Hey Akash very nice review man. It only goes to show how bad Tata's ASS is. Even I know a few TATA owners here who are unsatisfied with their shoddy service. Some of them have even stopped looking after their cars for this reason. They are just going to get the full value out of the car, turn it into scrap and sell it off.