Mahindra-Renault Logan [2009-2011] User Reviews

On highway i have got around 23.5 kmpl in last trip of Bharuch to Surat after 1st 10000 km service. (I have never driven it beyond 100km/h mark and 3000rpm while gear shifting)and thats something which is needed in todays life.  Once a child threw a stone to head light and it broke down and the cost of one headlight is just 2610/- at dealers workshop thats amazing coz i own 1996 esteem and its left headlight from roadside vendors cost me 3300/- which was not made by lumex in 2005. so its spares are cheaper and that gives us real VFM. Since i always wanted a Fuel efficient car its 1.5dci is perfect in economy. Its a perfect car for those who insist on lower bearing cost of vehicle.


Now it has clocked 47005 kms as on 27.07.2009 and it is maintained  at President Motors at every 10000kms, I dont have a very special experience at President Motors but once during my trip to Jamnagar i visited Atul Automotives and they are very good at service. Even after 1 year still they calls me whenever they organize any checkup camp for logan.

I have got a mileage of 24.66 Kms during my last trip to Jaipur and it surprises me coz i drove it @110km/hr.

Now i can say it has some cons of look, interior but eventually it nullifies by its toughness, Mileage and Solid overall Performance.

I am verymuch thankful to my Friend Kaushal as he compelled me to buy logan over fiesta.

I cant say anything about fiesta but i can say Logan is a car for those who are worried about their Hard Earned Pockets.     

I will update this review on 70000kms.
anil patel
Best in all class fuel economyBad insulation, Noisy AC

I recently had a test drive of Logan 1.4L petrol topend version. I really enjoyed the drive. Engine is very refined. Gear shift is very smooth. Interiors look classy. Its has the widest tyres in its class giving very good road grip. But was a little bumpy on smaller potholes.

It has a wide and respectable look. Very spacious and comfortable inside. The maker has been generous when it comes to space. It has a 510 litre boot space. Good leg space & head room.  I being a 6 feet tall guy , found it very comfortable. With AC on and windows tightly closed , i had a very rosy drive! ... Engine makes absolutely no sound at all !!

The balance of power , torque and pick up is quite good. Overall good driving pleasure but found a little bumpy on smaller potholes. Gound clearance is average.

Tyres(tubeless radials) are 15 % wider than Hyundai Acsent and widest in its class , the result - fantastic road grip.

Interiors are classy and stylish , colour of the interiors are sober and look respectable , but the interior design is standard and no options to choose from like other vendors offer. Has a pretty good cockpit. But power window / central locking buttons look a little simple.

The car looks majestic from the front and sides. The rear view lacks a little in styling and looks old fashioned. But with an extra spoilers with break lights fitted on the boot can solve this problem , making it look stylish. Alloy wheels really make the car look sporty. The car looks best in Red and Beige shades(personal opinion).

One more negative point is - the wiper and indicator shafts have been interchaged. Wiper at the right and indicator shaft at the left. It may sound a little confusing at the beginning , but can be buried down with time. This is adopted from the european styling I guess.

As per dealer , the mileage would be 11 km/ltr in city and 14 km/ltr on highway (with AC and music ON) , which is quite good.

Safety wise , all models have collapsible steering which is a strong point to consider .. while topend models have air-bag and honeycomb designed chassis as an addition.

Pricing is 5.2 lakhs on road (Bangalore) - high end model (1.6L petrol) which is 2 lakhs cheaper than its deisel brethern. TRUE VALUE FOR MONEY. [You can cover two years of your fuel cost by buying a petrol car ;-)]

I would like to summarise -  its the best car in terms of 'Value for money' .. Refined noiseless engine , best gear shift in its class , looks respectable , wide body , spacious and classy interiors , superb boot / leg space , fantastic road grip and good driving pleasure.

I beleive this is the best car for an upper-middle-class indian family.

Refined Engine , Smooth Gear Shift , Wide body & tyres, Comfortable and Spacious , VALUE FOR MONEYSuspension , Styling

I purchased the car in August 2007, its almost 37000 kms but for me its still performing like a new car, no maintainance, no complaint, just pleasure. I will use the car for 5 years and after that I will again purchase a New LOGAN Only.

The visibility is great, you can see all sides comfortably, Ground Clearance is good, I drive most in rural area, but never touched the car to any road. Great leg room, boot space, height, width.

I feel instead of putting your money in the costly cars which does not gives returns like LOGAN, you should opt for LOGAN only. Its the real Value for Money Car.

The marketing of Logan is not appreciable, I thing its a Bad Marketing of a Superior Product, due to which the sale is not up to the mark.

Inspite of Powerfull Engine fuel economy is Good, Very Comfortable, Easy to Drive, Value for money,Very good Car but bad Marketing, steering is slightly hard.

Exterior: At first I didn't like the design but later on I overcome that feeling. The color was white which looks very great when viewed from 1metre distance. Or when the car is motion we observe the car in the right opposite side of the road the car looks great from front and also from the rear. The design is not great if compared with other cars but it is more than enough for the price it is being sold.

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort): Oh! what a spacious interior and it was light greenish in colour which also looks and feel very pleasant when you are inside the car. I had  specially  tailor made the seat covers from G Sports, Bengaluru which was exactly matching with the interior colour combination. Seats were very comfortable during the long journeys.I never ever felt tired sitting during the long journry. Even though I only drove the whole of Journey from Mumbai-Goa-Mangalore-Goa-Mumbai I was not at all tired or fatigued. Rest was taken for morning breakfast at Nagothane at M/s Kamaths Hotel on the Highway itself. Second at Chiplun for the Lunch in the afternoon and late evening reached Goa for night Halt. I don't drive night Journey. Second morning started from Goa and reaached Mangalore again late in the evening.

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox: Driving the car for the total 2000+RTKM(Round Trip Kilo Metre) was my life's one of my dream coming true and after that I am fully satisfied with the fulfillment of my dream. Driving the car on NH 17 is a great experience during the day time only because the traffic density is very less and very less vehicle also come from the opposite direction. Thus the road is yours most of the time only thing is that we have to be alert of the Cows/dogs/other small animals cross the road very often. I loved the engine performance and also I got an average of 22km without A/c on and 20 km with A/c. Gearbox is also very fantastic to operate with five gears.

 

Ride Quality & Handling: I drove almost at the 80-90 km/hrs and slowed down in the ghat section Logan grips the road very nicely and never ever I felt jittery. Driving was really a pleasure which I experienced at that time. Always be in control of the car and never ever overspeed which can lead to untoward incidents.

 

Final Words: "A GREAT CAR WHICH IS APPRECIATED WORLDWIDE AND ALSO DRIVEN ". AT FIRST MY OPNION WAS NOT GOOD ABOUT LOGAN, BUT WHEN I ACTUALLY GOT IN THE DRIVER SEAT AND EXPERIENCED THE DRIVE AND THE COMFORT LATER I HAD MY OPNION CHANGED.

 

Areas of improvement: I do not have any words to describe. Already a very good Entry Mide-size sedan.

I got a very good average while driving on Highway NH 17( Mumabi-Goa-Mangalore-Goa-Mumbai)The remark in Autocar saying it is boxy in design.

 I went for the logan gls after a thorough research on all the cars available in the market.All cars are good but logan has got an excellent blend of performance,stability and fuel efficiency.The car has got its own personality and although you cannot rate the looks against a honda city or a civic,its got its own character nevertheless.

I got a fuel efficiency of 16km/ltr on the highway and remember,even the first servicing is yet to be done.The efficiency normally improves after the first service.

 

I shall post my next review after about 2000 kmof running ,thanks. 

Good looks,good fuel economy,spacious interiors,thoughtful control layout.excellent stability whilepoor marketing from the company.choice of only 6 colours.

I bought the LOGAN Petrol 1.4GLX in Dec '07 and so far it has run about 9000Kms. My observations are as below:

REASON FOR BUYING: I wanted a Sedan with comfortable seating for 5 members and adequate boot space at reasonable Cost. On this count the LOGAN qualifies for 5/5.

PRO's: Excellent space, clear all round view, Dashboard layout - except for positioning of the AC On/Off switch. The On/Off LED is hidden from direct view and this is a drawback. Feel it can easily be resolved by MAHINDRA rotating the Switch through 90 degrees! Reasonably good AC.

Driving Experience:

CONS: Found that the Power Steering is a bit Hard and Car is slightly heavy to steer. Also the clutch has to be depressed fully for First gear engagement.   Some unexplained minor squeaks and rattles are present! The direction of the Wipers is not a problem BUT what is unsettling is that at slow speed it throws water on its return which is a bit disconcerting. Front seat bottom has to be made flat, currently there is a small depression to the rear which causes some discomfort. Rear seat is extremely comfortable.

PRO's: Smooth to drive, Excellent ride quality, in fact much better than quite a few High end Sedans. Beige interiors is pleasant. Have read quite a bit about the non-availability of Power window controls on the hand rests but considering what we pay, (approx. 1 lakh less for this car) this can easily be overlooked and the Central Controls are conviently placed. Great Boot space allows for storing of lots of luggage on trips.

MILEAGE: City - Regularly get around 11 Kms (50% AC). Semi-Highway - 13-14 Kms. Highway - Not yet done any really long drives in the LOGAN.

OVERALL: Good value for money. As I said earlier, if you are clear in your objective of buying a Large SEDAN with comfortable seating and decent performance at an affordable price, LOOK NO FURTHER. As I was clear on this count, I am happy with the deal!

PRITHVI

Great Space, Good Dashboard Layout, Reasonable fuel economy, Excellent RideSteering is slightly Hard, Positioning of AC on off switch, Rattles & Squeaks, Wiper direction

Should have made the exterior nice looking which would have definately given more advantage and people vying for it. The car looks like any other car. Should look different like a Honda City. Can do it bit more on the ground clearance keeping in view of the roads during the rainy season and the high speed breakers.Has a better fuel economy and space in comparison to the cars in this range.Not a good looking car on the exterior. Less ground clearance for Indian roads.

I bought 1.4 GLX on 20/12/08 in Faridabad for Rs 4.61 Lacs Ex Show room (Althogh The Advertised Price Was 4.45 Lacs- corporate discount Of Rs 7000).

I have driven it For 1500 Kms Now And The Fuel Consumption is 12 KMs / Ltr Local+highway. Local 11KMPL and High way 16 KMPL.

Good  Pick Up, Draws attention,Straight & Silent Car ,At The Speed Of 80 KMPL It Asks Whether To Start Now?

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Sharad Gupta

9891310260

Economical.Mileage Better than Claimed,solid ,strong.extra wide,Carries Weight.,Large Boot,Less PricCompany Mahindra Renault.Disputes affect common man,poor shades

EXCELLENT CAR BUT PATHETIC SALES AND SERVICE FROM TVS & SONS, KOCHI. Fiat ran away from them to TATA, guess the same is gonna be the future of RENAULT. A case has already been filed at consumer court against the dealer…. Always have options for other cars in mind… JUST TO ADD ON ( EXTRACTS OF THE COMPLAINT) I had placed an order for the purchase of Renault Logan 1.5 dlx,f.black from the local dealer, T.V. Sundaram Iyengar &sons limited,N.H.byepass maradu-682304 on 13/9/07 by paying an advance of Rs 10,000.they had promised me to hand over the vehicle on 15/9/07by 3.p.m.I had given a pay order from S.B.I for Rs 6 lakhs ,and a sum amounting to Rs 48,300 on 14/9/07,balance of Rs 10,750 was paid before 11’o clock on 15/9/07.As per their advice I have been there by 3.p.m On 15/9/07 to take delivery of the vehicle ,even after waiting upto 6.p.m they couldn’t register and number wasn’t allotted .I have understood that this was the mistake on the part of the manufacturer, to produce a letter from ARA to transport commissioner KERALA to register the vehicle .This problem had happened for the petrol version of LOGAN and they produced such a letter and got the vehicle registered without difficulty .This problem should have been anticipated for the diesel version and if it was done I could have got the vehicle registered on the same day. I had informed this matter to the toll free number and my complaint was registered and my complaint number is GI17/0044.Apart from this I had personally sent a mail to MORYE.SUBODH@mahindra.com as well as other concerned people in Mahindra. They had instructed the Cochin Mahindra officials to do the needful. I had contacted over the phone zonal manager Chennai, named SELVAM but there was no immediate resolution to the matter. Mean while they had arranged for an alternate car for my local conveyance were I had to put the diesel. It took 10 days nearly to get the vehicle registered after paying the entire amount of Rs 6,58,000 by 15/9/07 I had to wait till 24/9/07 for the registration to happen .This is a clear negligence from both T.V.S as well as MAHINDRA. Again when the car was delivered to me it was in a stock yard condition rather than show room condition .If the so called PDI was followed this would have been avoided .The entire body surface of the car was rough including the glasses And also a dent on the rear right side near to the handle .This was rectified after two days.This clearly shows the negligence of T.V.S.EXCELLENT FUEL ECONOMY, VALUE FOR MONEYPATHETIC DEALER...........