Nityin Kotgarh on 19 Oct, 2011 at 04:05 PM
I test drove the new Tata Grande the other day. The vehicle is huge and very spacious.
I am 6'4'' and I was comfortably sitting in the last row. The vehicle has loads of space, so much that you can play badminton inside 
A lot has been said about the plastics used in the vehicle. I did not find any such issue with which I cannot live.
The biggest turn down for the vehicle is the dashboad. I mean for a 8 lac plus vehicle the design is absolutely rubbish. After 2 upgrades of the vehicles, TATA should have given a thought about this. The design of the dashboard is a true copy of the Sumo model. After foresaking the Sumo name from the Grande, TATA should have worked on the dashboard.
When I drove the vehicle, there was a krr krr sound in the engine, the one which is a trademark of the Sumo vehicle. I closed all window panes but still the sound was noticeable inside the car. No idea if this is common with DICOR engines??
The front passenger seat is very comfortable but on the driving seat, it was cramped for me. I am 6'4''. With the clutch on extreme left, I had no space for moving on the seat. Gettingin and out of the driving seat was also not smooth. The seats are extremely comfortable though. I found the clutch too hard to press.. Not sure if this being a new vehicle and just 74 km clocked on the odometer the clutch was so hard.
The odometer is very basic. Reminded me of the M800. Nothing much to write about.
I want to buy this vehicle but still not sure. The engine sound was too much for me, the dashboard has been a disappointment. When I compare the overall vehicle with the price, I am not finding this a value proposition. Only thing which goes in favour of the vehicle is the space.
I am planning another test drive next week this time with the family.
Tata Grande on 12 Oct, 2011 at 03:49 PM
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Radha Mohan Ram on 22 Aug, 2010 at 08:36 AM
Radha Mohan Ram on 22 Aug, 2010 at 08:31 AM
what is the mileage and what type of complain received abot the vehicle
Michaelangelo on 10 Nov, 2009 at 10:28 AM
I OWN A GANDE EX AND TRUST ME LOOKS WISE ITS AMAZING, THE LITTLE PROBLEM I HAVE IS THE 3RD GEAR IS SHORT AND DOESNT HAVE ENUF GRUNT TO IT, I HAVE DONE 130 IN IT AND IT STICKS TO THE GROUND LIKE A ROCK, THE BRAKES ARE VERY HARSH AND THE WHEELS GET LOCKED BECAUSE OF NO ABS..... I MANAGE A ROCK BAND N ACCOMODATED 8 VERY EASILY N HAD SPACE FOR 1 MORE AT THE REAR AND 2 IN THE MIDDLE ROW. TRUST ME THE MORE THE PEOPLE IN IT THE BETTER IT RIDES. I AM VERY HAPPY BUT THE PLASTIC INSIDE IS A LET DOWN :(
Ginu George on 22 Oct, 2009 at 10:26 PM
How much time normally takes to deliver vehicle after booking...i booked on 20th Oct...can i get on 6th Nov
Ginu George on 22 Oct, 2009 at 10:08 PM
I am Goining to Buy a Grande-Gx green on november 1st week when i am going for my vacation. I alredy done my booking from here kuwait. I like this vehicle a lot.
Syam S Nair on 06 Oct, 2009 at 10:53 PM
Iam looking for a new car in this segment. Even me wants to confirm if tata resolved the gear issue.
Syam
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Otush on 05 Sep, 2009 at 02:30 PM
Yes! Sreedhar Reddy go for buying sumo its best bargain to buy gx model. gear system at such price tag is just fine. i had done 17000 kms in mine gx self driven no complaints so far
Sreedhar Reddy Indla on 24 Aug, 2009 at 07:28 PM
Hi, can some body who's using Grande help me.I have one question i heard that Grande has Safari engine but it's Gear system is not upto the mark.but the showroom people are saying the Gear system issue has been rectified. Is it true? i am planning to buy it in coming 2 weeks
