Tata Aria [2014-2017] User Reviews

Exterior Excellent crossover by TATA, gives you feeling of driving XUV and a car at the same time. People watch carefully when pass by or parked.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Good finish, not too jazzy like XUV500, spacious, excellent is 2nd row seats adjustment. Very comfortable on long journeys. Drove around 700 kms in a stretch without any stress and feels like driving more.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox No issue with engine, excellent pick-up. Powerful 3rd gear to pick the vehicle at stance. Very smooth gearshifting, smooth clutch when compare to petrol vehicle. Fuel economy yes little a worry around 11 with rough driving @ 140 to 160 KM, but if drive carefully one can achieve around 14~15.

Ride Quality & Handling Excellent ride quality, I am very comfortable, able to handle like a small car.

Final Words EXcellent experience, value for money and 4x4 is amazing, like you are flying the giant with excellent grip on the road without any worry of suspensions.

Areas of improvement Automatic version would definately do and

Looks excellent like a real beast, not too jazzy like XuV500, excellent suspension @160 KM speedAutomatic version with LCD

 

I have driven the Prestige 4*4 on new outer ring road of Hyderabad for around 15 KMs from my office Polaris.

 

Exterior Looks OK. Unless TATA come out of lengthy Head \ Tail lamps, it can not grab the attention. But not bad as I guessed compared to the Photos.

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) First time TATA might have appointed an Interior Desinger for a car of them. Interiors are good with black plastics [I have driven 2nd variant ]. 2nd & 3rd row are having side fitted A/c vents and also CUP HOLDERS. 2nd row can be slided to accomodate some more space for 3rd row.  This is good feature. All the seats are comfortable. I have sit on each row and observed.

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine performance is ok. It is not reaching 100KMPH in 15 sec even.  I have tested on outer ring road [ 8 liner road] where I have touched 200 on SKODA Laura.  The speedo meter shown me that. Believe it or not.

 Fuel Economy - NO idea.

 Gear Box  - OK.

 

Ride Quality & Handling Ride quality was good. Handling was also good, but one should observe this on bad roads also. Suspension is good as SAFARI.  As I remember it is same equipment as in SAFARI.

 

Final Words It is worth for money you spend. A/c vents fitting, roof full of Boxes and cup holders for all the rows is the high light for me.

 

Areas of improvement Exterior [esp. lamp shapes] and Arm Rests should be at low level.  I am 5'10''.  It was difficult to reach the gear nob using your arm rest. Arm rests are provided for 6'2'' tall persons.

Facilities in side [cup holder for 3rd row also], Pillar fitted A/c for 2nd and 3rd row, Roof BoxesDriver Hand rest hight, pick-up, getting in is little bit uncomfortable

 

Exterior Distinctive style.

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) I sat in the Aria at a showroom.  Did not drive but was evaluating the car based on its suitablilty as a family vehicle.  The fit and finish of the interior is significantly better than any other TATA product.  Front passanger seat - I had problem with knee hitting dashboard unless seat was taken back quite a bit (I am 6ft tall).  Second row - not as roomy as Innova/Xylo or even Safari/Sumo Grande.  Seats are comfortable and offer good support.  Third row - practically useless unless you are a 5ft 4 inch gymnast.  This vehicle was clearly not designed to transport 7 adults.  Xylo is significantly more roomy.

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Not driven.

 

Ride Quality & Handling Not driven.

 

Final Words Good choice for a family of 4/5 if you want something that looks different.  Compare against CRV, Yeti, Outlander, Fortuner.

 

Areas of improvement Space.

Nice style, good fit and finish3rd row is useless. Second row is cramped