Tata Tiago Review & Pictures: Tata's Tiara

[AbhisekVerma]

The Vehicle arrived at the dealer's yard on 23rd Dec, Friday.
Did a quick PDI on 24th Dec, Saturday after having to convince the Delivery In Charge and after waiting for an hour. The dealership people were adamant to get the payment done before any inspection. But i insisted to have a quick inspection before any payment and managed to succeed.

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Things noticed:
Month of Manufacture is December

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6 KMs in the Odometer

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My Tiago has come with Bridgestone B250 tyres

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Noticed this anomaly in the front Left Bumper corner; it didn't seem like a scratch, probably some coating material; might not have been cleaned properly

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And this was in the Driver side door, the square shaped seal/ dampener was not put in place peoperly

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Interiors were looking ok except it was covered with little dust; checked the music system and it was working fine. Tested the electrical mirror adjustment and that was ok too.
Quickly glanced the engine bay but couldn't start the engine - permission denied.
Though i could only do a quick PDI, i felt satisfied and made the down payment today.

Other Things:
Since the dealer had made the order for Tiago XZ sans Alloys at the time of booking, i had ordered the alloy wheel in picture below in a local shop for Rs.21,900 (Brand - Neo Wheels - Model Illusion MBM). Before placing the order, checked and confirmed the same with dealer last week. To my surprise, alloys were factory fitted in the car; The sales person insisted me to cancel the outside booking but i stood firm with my decision and they gave up finally.

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Taken the insurance from dealer for Rs. 17,758 (Nil depreciation from National Insurance); They quoted 22300 initially and i wasn't ready to buy it from them nor they were . After a lengthy discussion, 17,758 was the closest offer they could make against the quote i received from Royal Sundaram for Rs. 16834. Finally i gave in and accepted the offer.
Opted for Extended Warranty (Rs.6400) and Promise to Protect (4 Years 45000 KMs for 4399). Sales manager had no clue about the P2P; Thanks to Prabhagar, i enquired about this new plan to the Service Manager and opted-in.
Accessories: bought seat covers and car cover for Rs.9000. Sales person has agreed to provide Mud Flap, Floor Mats and Car Perfume (all worth Rs.2000) free od charge.
Also planning to take Underbody coating, Sun Film and Teflon coating for Rs.5500 (yes, discounted price).
Requested the dealer to complete the registration and other formalities ASAP (i don't mind registering the car at the last week of the year); hoping to take delivery of the car on Wednesday, 28th December.
Spending 4 hours at the showroom today, i could steike casual conversation with the dealership employees. Asked them the reason for delivery delay (74 days as of today since booking on 11th Oct, against the promised delivery of 50 days); apparently the truth is that the Owner had recently done his showroom registration again by adding his mother as co-owner / partner (couldn't understand why though). Tata Motors couldn't complete the billing as they had to wait for the new TIN to get updated in the records and database. Ultimately the problem was at the dealer's end.

I will post the cost breakup and the full buying experience post delivery.

The Vehicle arrived at the dealer's yard on 23rd Dec, Friday.
Did a quick PDI on 24th Dec, Saturday after having to convince the Delivery In Charge and after waiting for an hour. The dealership people were adamant to get the payment done before any inspection. But i insisted to have a quick inspection before any payment and managed to succeed.

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Things noticed:
Month of Manufacture is December

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6 KMs in the Odometer

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My Tiago has come with Bridgestone B250 tyres

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Noticed this anomaly in the front Left Bumper corner; it didn't seem like a scratch, probably some coating material; might not have been cleaned properly

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And this was in the Driver side door, the square shaped seal/ dampener was not put in place peoperly

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Interiors were looking ok except it was covered with little dust; checked the music system and it was working fine. Tested the electrical mirror adjustment and that was ok too.
Quickly glanced the engine bay but couldn't start the engine - permission denied.
Though i could only do a quick PDI, i felt satisfied and made the down payment today.

Other Things:
Since the dealer had made the order for Tiago XZ sans Alloys at the time of booking, i had ordered the alloy wheel in picture below in a local shop for Rs.21,900 (Brand - Neo Wheels - Model Illusion MBM). Before placing the order, checked and confirmed the same with dealer last week. To my surprise, alloys were factory fitted in the car; The sales person insisted me to cancel the outside booking but i stood firm with my decision and they gave up finally.

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Taken the insurance from dealer for Rs. 17,758 (Nil depreciation from National Insurance); They quoted 22300 initially and i wasn't ready to buy it from them nor they were . After a lengthy discussion, 17,758 was the closest offer they could make against the quote i received from Royal Sundaram for Rs. 16834. Finally i gave in and accepted the offer.
Opted for Extended Warranty (Rs.6400) and Promise to Protect (4 Years 45000 KMs for 4399). Sales manager had no clue about the P2P; Thanks to Prabhagar, i enquired about this new plan to the Service Manager and opted-in.
Accessories: bought seat covers and car cover for Rs.9000. Sales person has agreed to provide Mud Flap, Floor Mats and Car Perfume (all worth Rs.2000) free od charge.
Also planning to take Underbody coating, Sun Film and Teflon coating for Rs.5500 (yes, discounted price).
Requested the dealer to complete the registration and other formalities ASAP (i don't mind registering the car at the last week of the year); hoping to take delivery of the car on Wednesday, 28th December.
Spending 4 hours at the showroom today, i could steike casual conversation with the dealership employees. Asked them the reason for delivery delay (74 days as of today since booking on 11th Oct, against the promised delivery of 50 days); apparently the truth is that the Owner had recently done his showroom registration again by adding his mother as co-owner / partner (couldn't understand why though). Tata Motors couldn't complete the billing as they had to wait for the new TIN to get updated in the records and database. Ultimately the problem was at the dealer's end.

I will post the cost breakup and the full buying experience post delivery.

Congrats Santosh. Are there 5 wheels in 21.9k? So will the dealer buy back the steel wheels for any price? I bought zero dep insurance from RS for 16k so its good that you wen for National Insurance since claim settlement is easier I have heard.

But Teflon + Sun film + Under body coating in 5500 sounds fishy. First Teflon Coating is waste and new cars already come with wax coat and you can't see and make out any difference if Teflon Coated or not. Underbody coating I feel should be done at best place possible but this one is ok. I am really apprehensive about sunfilms. I would never put a nonbranded sunfilm on my car and especially on the windshield. It would hamper visibility especially at night and would get worse when old. There is a reason that brands like 3M, Blaupunkt supply different films for windshield. I myself have applied Blaupunkt Arctic series on my front windshield and normal Blaupunkt on the other glasses.

 

[SanthoshS]

Congrats Santosh. Are there 5 wheels in 21.9k? So will the dealer buy back the steel wheels for any price? I bought zero dep insurance from RS for 16k so its good that you wen for National Insurance since claim settlement is easier I have heard.

Thanks AbhisekVerma. Rs. 21.9K is for set of Four Alloys Only. Even though these alloys were available in stock, the Shop Owner custom-ordered these Alloys for Tiago as the PCD (108) is different from standard PCD (Ford and Tata cars have different PCDs - As told by the Shop Owner).

I got a reduction of around Rs.16,000 from Ex-showroom price for the Alloys. Though not the best deal, i found it still to be a good deal. For 6K extra, we get the option to fit alloys as per our choice.

Coming to the insurance, as you said, cashless, hassle-free claim exerience and immediate delivery of car even prior to claim settlement was the only justification the dealer side could provide for the extra 3K - 4k bucks charged. Frankly i gave in finally, as it would speed up the delivery process.

But Teflon + Sun film + Under body coating in 5500 sounds fishy. First Teflon Coating is waste and new cars already come with wax coat and you can't see and make out any difference if Teflon Coated or not.

Underbody coating I feel should be done at best place possible but this one is ok. I am really apprehensive about sunfilms. I would never put a nonbranded sunfilm on my car and especially on the windshield. It would hamper visibility especially at night and would get worse when old. There is a reason that brands like 3M, Blaupunkt supply different films for windshield. I myself have applied Blaupunkt Arctic series on my front windshield and normal Blaupunkt on the other glasses.

I too was apprehensive to get these done at the Dealer's shop and wanted to get these coatings done at a 3M shop nearby my office in Sarajapur Signal at a later stage. But the offer seemed worthy. So i have told them to let me see the whole process. They have agreed for now.

Coming to the quality of the materials used, i remember having read in Tiago Owner's Manual that Tata Motors have tie-up with 3M, Wuerth and the likes for using their products at their service centres. This made me take the decision quickly. Anyways it's a gamble and I will try to check the products and post some pictures here.

 

[AbhisekVerma]

Thanks AbhisekVerma. Rs. 21.9K is for set of Four Alloys Only. Even though these alloys were available in stock, the Shop Owner custom-ordered these Alloys for Tiago as the PCD (108) is different from standard PCD (Ford and Tata cars have different PCDs - As told by the Shop Owner).

I got a reduction of around Rs.16,000 from Ex-showroom price for the Alloys. Though not the best deal, i found it still to be a good deal. For 6K extra, we get the option to fit alloys as per our choice.

Coming to the insurance, as you said, cashless, hassle-free claim exerience and immediate delivery of car even prior to claim settlement was the only justification the dealer side could provide for the extra 3K - 4k bucks charged. Frankly i gave in finally, as it would speed up the delivery process.



I too was apprehensive to get these done at the Dealer's shop and wanted to get these coatings done at a 3M shop nearby my office in Sarajapur Signal at a later stage. But the offer seemed worthy. So i have told them to let me see the whole process. They have agreed for now.

Coming to the quality of the materials used, i remember having read in Tiago Owner's Manual that Tata Motors have tie-up with 3M, Wuerth and the likes for using their products at their service centres. This made me take the decision quickly. Anyways it's a gamble and I will try to check the products and post some pictures here.

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So you got alloys just for 6k extra from the non-alloys price.. Terrific deal.

Its impossible they would do 3m coating or 3m sunfilm. Generally dealers are notorious to make more money from the service. They have so many tie ups like Autokrom also. I have been to Autokrom, they put local sunfilms for 2k, they would put the same in your front windshield also. 3m charges 7.5k for front windshield for CR-70 which is especially made for front windshield to aid visibility and reduce glare. They charge around 5.5k+ for RE-70 for rest of the glasses. Even their rolls are expensive so its highly impossible that they would do 3M along with underbody coat for 5k. If they do you would be the luckiest person on earth. Underbody coat in 3M is around 4.5k+

 

[Prabhagar]

So we managed to pull off a small owners meet near our office area in Coimbatore. 5 cars showed up out of the 8 originally planned, which is still a good start for us. Thanks to all owners & our beloved DJ bro for joining this meet. Looking forward to organize a short trip for our next meet, probably around Jan end.

 

[SanthoshS]

So you got alloys just for 6k extra from the non-alloys price.. Terrific deal.

Its impossible they would do 3m coating or 3m sunfilm. Generally dealers are notorious to make more money from the service. They have so many tie ups like Autokrom also. I have been to Autokrom, they put local sunfilms for 2k, they would put the same in your front windshield also. 3m charges 7.5k for front windshield for CR-70 which is especially made for front windshield to aid visibility and reduce glare. They charge around 5.5k+ for RE-70 for rest of the glasses. Even their rolls are expensive so its highly impossible that they would do 3M along with underbody coat for 5k. If they do you would be the luckiest person on earth. Underbody coat in 3M is around 4.5k+

I too agree with you AbhisekVerma. Thanks for your suggestions mate. I don't want to sacrifice the quality for price. Let me check with the dealer about the products used and post here.

 

[VEERESH VEER]

Hello All
Stuck in the major confusion
As told earlier i had booked tiago on 31 october and was told 2 months waiting
Just visited the showroom and was said that my car has arrived and is in stockyard
I had planned to take it on jan first week as i was free(Not knowing about price hike)
Now came to know that there are no auspicious days from 31 dec to jan 28
When i told about it they are saying to bill it now(as there is a hike from jan 2 to which they are saying the price hike is of 25K?? Though i know about price hike, but 25k increase for tiago for XT version i doubt ??? ) and the car will be in stockyard and you can take which ever date you want
The reasons for not taking now is that
1.I have just completed half of driving classes (due to ongoing Academic exams which i finished today)should complete that and then give the main test to RTO so, i won’t be able to drive now. if taken, it shoud be kept ideal for at least a 20 days
2. All jobs will be a mess if i will be taking the car now( haven’t decided on insurance,amc ,p2p and all that)
3. can some one suggest how much would be the hike for tiago petrol xt version???
What should i Do any suggestions

 

[AbhisekVerma]

Can't be 25k for XT. May be 10-12k.

Veeresh invoice now then the hike won't have any affect. You can do your own insurance and buy p2p later. You can take car later. Its only invoicing that matters ie. paying the full money.

 

[allhyundaicars]

I got a call some days back to ask if I was interested in tiago. I told them I might buy in January. Today got this message. Any idea what this could be. Will I get priority delivery never heaRd of the dealership before.

 

[ciazen]

My white Tiara

Hello everyone,

My White Tiara XZ Petrol was delivered today.I zeroed on Tiara 2 weeks back and booked the car 1 week back.Delivered in a week as the car arrived the same day I booked.I called all Hyderabad Dealerships before booking if they can provide me the car in XZ Petrol within a week with no colour choice.Gachibowli Dealership offered me Orange and Silver,Madhapur Dealership offered me White and Brown and Concorde offered me Blue and all of them quoted immediate delivery.I was looking for red but since it was not available with any dealer,I chose white.I booked the car the next day and within 4 days all the formalities and Loan process got completed.I checked the car twice before and after dealership PDI and found everything okay with tyres being Bridge stones.
I booked Neo alloys and should be fitted in a week or two.Bought GOLD AMC and 2 year extended warranty.
The Total On-road Price including everything(ExShowroom + Nil Dip Oriental Insurance + GOLD AMC + Tax + 2 year Ext Warranty) is 5,85,300
I bought accessories worth 13,000(Jute Seat covers , Mats , MudFlaps ,Corner Beadings ,Side Beadings ,Door Visors , Goggle Holder , Perfume, Car Cover ).
I spoke with Car Decorz regarding Gloss Black Roof Wrap,Black racing Decalz and Carbon Fiber finishings for Mirrors and Door Handles and they quoted me 9000.I will get this by next month end.

The Only Negative I found was the Gear Changing Sound like an Old Bus which is very loudly audible outside the car.Please let me know if this can be rectified.

Cheers and Thanks,
Ciazen

 

[AbhisekVerma]

Re: My white Tiara

Hello everyone,

My White Tiara XZ Petrol was delivered today.I zeroed on Tiara 2 weeks back and booked the car 1 week back.Delivered in a week as the car arrived the same day I booked.I called all Hyderabad Dealerships before booking if they can provide me the car in XZ Petrol within a week with no colour choice.Gachibowli Dealership offered me Orange and Silver,Madhapur Dealership offered me White and Brown and Concorde offered me Blue and all of them quoted immediate delivery.I was looking for red but since it was not available with any dealer,I chose white.I booked the car the next day and within 4 days all the formalities and Loan process got completed.I checked the car twice before and after dealership PDI and found everything okay with tyres being Bridge stones.
I booked Neo alloys and should be fitted in a week or two.Bought GOLD AMC and 2 year extended warranty.
The Total On-road Price including everything(ExShowroom + Nil Dip Oriental Insurance + GOLD AMC + Tax + 2 year Ext Warranty) is 5,85,300
I bought accessories worth 13,000(Jute Seat covers , Mats , MudFlaps ,Corner Beadings ,Side Beadings ,Door Visors , Goggle Holder , Perfume, Car Cover ).
I spoke with Car Decorz regarding Gloss Black Roof Wrap,Black racing Decalz and Carbon Fiber finishings for Mirrors and Door Handles and they quoted me 9000.I will get this by next month end.

The Only Negative I found was the Gear Changing Sound like an Old Bus which is very loudly audible outside the car.Please let me know if this can be rectified.

Cheers and Thanks,
Ciazen

Congrats ciazen good choice and great that you avoided next year hike. My car doesn't make any sound while changing gears and is very smooth. You need to check with dealer.

 

[ciazen]

Re: My white Tiara

Congrats ciazen good choice and great that you avoided next year hike. My car doesn't make any sound while changing gears and is very smooth. You need to check with dealer.

Thanks Abishek.Yes,I am going to dealership today.

 

[Prabhagar]

Will I get priority delivery never heaRd of the dealership before.

Haven't heard about this SMS from any of my Tiago social network groups. Looks like a typical year end push .

I booked Neo alloys and should be fitted in a week or two.Bought GOLD AMC and 2 year extended warranty.
I spoke with Car Decorz regarding Gloss Black Roof Wrap,Black racing Decalz and Carbon Fiber finishings for Mirrors and Door Handles and they quoted me 9000.I will get this by next month end.

That's one heck of a car purchase . I really wish this timeline becomes standard in our country vs having to wait for weeks and months. Looking forward to see your alloys and decal work soon.

The Only Negative I found was the Gear Changing Sound like an Old Bus which is very loudly audible outside the car.Please let me know if this can be rectified.

Gear shift sound is very loud outside of my Tiago as well. Let us know your feedback after dealership visit.

 

[ciazen]

Thank you Prabhagar Ji. You are like a rockstar in this Tiago Page and yes I do believe that 1 to 2 weeks should be the standard time from booking till delivery.

Yes,I am going to Ministers Road today afternoon where I booked my alloys to see if they can speed up the alloys installation within 2 days.And Regarding Decals,I will get them done within a week.Then,I shall post the pictures of my Tiara.

Regarding Gear Shift Sound,I will talk to them today evening and will post the feedback here.

 

[fusionbang]

Quick Question: I am facing a minor issue in my music system which occurs very rarely, the system restarts itself on the move. Not sure what could be the reason.

Second thing is when the phone is connected via bluetooth and if I get a msg, it displays on the system as a call and the system hangs. After couple of seconds, it restarts. Has anybody faced this issue?

 

[AbhisekVerma]

Quick Question: I am facing a minor issue in my music system which occurs very rarely, the system restarts itself on the move. Not sure what could be the reason.

Second thing is when the phone is connected via bluetooth and if I get a msg, it displays on the system as a call and the system hangs. After couple of seconds, it restarts. Has anybody faced this issue?

first issue - I have not faced yet.
second - didn't happen to me yet. Received watsapp msg while on sync and no issues. Not sure if I got any sms.

My Harman version is old (July). You can try to update the app version and then check if these issues are resolved.