Finally some good news, I have been provided new VIN which I decode to found it to be Nov manufactured, SA informed factory billing date as 20th Dec 2017. ![[clap]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Clap.gif "Clap [clap]")
Tata Tiago Review & Pictures: Tata's Tiara
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Finally some good news, I have been provided new VIN which I decode to found it to be Nov manufactured, SA informed factory billing date as 20th Dec 2017.
How are you decoding the Vin?
I am going to check for ours in couple of days so need to know the method.
Sorry harry didn't check this thread for a while. BTW VIN decoding from team bhp 10th character year and 12th represents month Find your car's date of manufacture (VIN) | Team-BHP
A coincidence to pinch we both bought Honda city SV and now Tiago XZ.![[:D]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Big%20Smile.gif "Big Smile [:D]")
A coincidence to pinch we both bought Honda city SV and now Tiago XZ.
New batch Tiagos are found to have:
- New instrument cluster design with chrome surrounds
- Steering wheel with piano black inserts like the one on Tigor
- Gear rod handle design
Source: Haris Karim @ Facebook ATOM Club.
- New instrument cluster design with chrome surrounds
- Steering wheel with piano black inserts like the one on Tigor
- Gear rod handle design
Source: Haris Karim @ Facebook ATOM Club.
Buddy, in the last pic, the glove box lid is perhaps misaligned. Is it not properly closed or a defect?
Regards
Akash
Regards
Akash
No idea Akash ji. Going by TML standards, it could very well be a defect. I will ask the owner of this car if I come to know who it is.
The guys at KA Tiago group came up with a video showcasing their rides. The cars are a pleasure to the eyes in this video. They have done a great job with aerial shots and awesome video editing. Kudos to the team.
Credits: Vikas Nayak (ATOM Club)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8X4Fxi5637k&feature=share
Credits: Vikas Nayak (ATOM Club)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8X4Fxi5637k&feature=share
My tiago will arrive today or tomo at dealership as per estimation...I don't know, refreshment part of my tiago too fingers crossed ![[roll]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Roll.gif "Roll Eyes [roll]")
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Friends,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICob4ZnpdxA
Regards
Akash
Tata Tiago Wizz Edition External Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICob4ZnpdxA
Regards
Akash
I have booked Tiago XZ(P) and am about to get my car tomorrow. But when i drove my new car yesterday(since it was an auspicious day we requested a drive) i found the gear lever vibrating a bit and some sound in dashboard. When i asked the manager they said the gear vibration is normal in 3cylinder and for dashboard sound they said it is from engine. I am not satisfied with their answer. Can anyone help me with this? It was 2017 DEc manufactured vehicle
Accompanied my office colleague to PDI his Tiago at dealer's stock yard. Most of us know the cost cutting items of recent Tiago models (since ~Aug-2017) but still wanted to post them here. His car was Nov 2017 made and dealer agreed to sell at 2017 prices as he booked in Oct. PDI was successful and I gave him the green signal to move forward.
Lots of Tiago's lined up to meet their owners. I feel like a kid in Disney Land every time I enter this place:
No reflective firewall in new batch:
Steering wheel finish is a little matte than old models:
So is gear knob. I like the old soft touch wrap though:
The usual missing items reported earlier - (No vanity mirror for driver; No parcel tray strings & hook; 13" spare wheel; No boot lamp; No hood insulation; misaligned glove box)
Jan 2018 made Tiago had all black IC with chrome borders and an all black steering wheel:
Lots of Tiago's lined up to meet their owners. I feel like a kid in Disney Land every time I enter this place
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No reflective firewall in new batch:
Steering wheel finish is a little matte than old models:
So is gear knob. I like the old soft touch wrap though:
The usual missing items reported earlier - (No vanity mirror for driver; No parcel tray strings & hook; 13" spare wheel; No boot lamp; No hood insulation; misaligned glove box)
Jan 2018 made Tiago had all black IC with chrome borders and an all black steering wheel:
Tata has tried its best to downgrade Tiago. Due to this I am not recommending Tiago much as earlier except if anyone's on a tight budget. Would have been better if price was increased rather. This is one of the reasons why Tata creates bad reputation. Hope they don't spply these cheap tactics to other new models. Disgusting ![[frustration]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Frustration.gif "Frustration [frustration]")
Instead of working on common issues like Dashboard sound, bonnet sound, idle vibrations they are working on cost cutting.
Instead of working on common issues like Dashboard sound, bonnet sound, idle vibrations they are working on cost cutting.
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Tata has tried its best to downgrade Tiago. Due to this I am not recommending Tiago much as earlier except if anyone's on a tight budget. Would have been better if price was increased rather. This is one of the reasons why Tata creates bad reputation. Hope they don't spply these cheap tactics to other new models. Disgusting
Instead of working on common issues like Dashboard sound, bonnet sound, idle vibrations they are working on cost cutting.
Instead of working on common issues like Dashboard sound, bonnet sound, idle vibrations they are working on cost cutting.
Moreover, I must tell you that these newer Tiago comes with improved clutch assembly which is extremely light just like how it is in Nexon. I won't be surprised if they have installed self adjusting clutch assembly from Nexon.
Those who understand cars, I always recommend them Tiago.
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Hi Abhisek,
I am too not happy with the cost cutting efforts but on the flip side, the new steering wheel & chrome instrument cluster are a welcome change. Also, I understand that this practice is common across Indian manufacturers.
I also agree with modifii, the clutch on our PDI car was butter smooth and gear rod had zero vibrations at idle, it was rock solid. I will get to drive it once my colleague takes delivery and will update more on that later.
I am too not happy with the cost cutting efforts but on the flip side, the new steering wheel & chrome instrument cluster are a welcome change. Also, I understand that this practice is common across Indian manufacturers.
I also agree with modifii, the clutch on our PDI car was butter smooth and gear rod had zero vibrations at idle, it was rock solid. I will get to drive it once my colleague takes delivery and will update more on that later.
About steering wheel and instrument cluster I like the older ones as I don't like everything black. The silver finish looks more premium to me compared to the black finish on the steering. So this is more of a personal choice. I am happy to hear about the lighter clutch and gear lever vibrations issues solved but frankly I never faced both these issues in my car and clutch was always light.
But removal of below things is a deal breaker for me:
- boot lamp - I really use it while taking out luggage at night. The auto switch off doesn't work in my car (I tested as same is conveyed by service center) but I am fine with it.
- parcel tray strings and hook - 20rs feature but really useful one. Shame that they removed it.
- Smaller spare wheel - personally I can't live with smaller spare wheel and don't believe in manufacturer's explanations in providing them.
Some other good to have features are gone:
- the lighter plastic quality on gear lever, steering are so inferior from before.
- Tiago is slightly vocal at instance so not sure removing insulation is helping here.
I am sure if Tata increased the cost by 10-15K people won't mind it much rather than cutting cost.
I think next on their list may be-
-removal of roof stitching,
-poorer quality of seats
-removal of 2 twitters from xz variant.
- putting poorer quality light plastic dashboard.
- thinner seats
-more R&D is going on at Tata for other cost cutting.
But biggest concern is if I buy a Tata car again do I need to check each and every small thing which can be robbed off in my car?
But removal of below things is a deal breaker for me:
- boot lamp - I really use it while taking out luggage at night. The auto switch off doesn't work in my car (I tested as same is conveyed by service center) but I am fine with it.
- parcel tray strings and hook - 20rs feature but really useful one. Shame that they removed it.
- Smaller spare wheel - personally I can't live with smaller spare wheel and don't believe in manufacturer's explanations in providing them.
Some other good to have features are gone:
- the lighter plastic quality on gear lever, steering are so inferior from before.
- Tiago is slightly vocal at instance so not sure removing insulation is helping here.
I am sure if Tata increased the cost by 10-15K people won't mind it much rather than cutting cost.
I think next on their list may be-
-removal of roof stitching,
-poorer quality of seats
-removal of 2 twitters from xz variant.
- putting poorer quality light plastic dashboard.
- thinner seats
-more R&D is going on at Tata for other cost cutting.
But biggest concern is if I buy a Tata car again do I need to check each and every small thing which can be robbed off in my car?