Many perception arises when KompasOtomotif receive invitations test drive of Tata Motors Distribution Indonesia ( TMDI ) . Sense of driving , the feel of the cabin , quality , and performance , there is no picture at all . Moreover, immediately offered to try 3 models , Vista , Aria and Safari Storme . The first clue that it could be a benchmark is the tagline " Play
Strong " which claimed to represent the characteristics of Tata cars .
Promotion through some thick body that has aired TVC TMDI curious too . Diketok sound no longer resemble cans , but more to the heavy -voiced solid iron . " You know who we mean , thick plates car body is very supportive of
our security , " said President Director TMDI , Biswadev Sengupta , a
few moments before leaving .
There are many things to look for to provide a benchmark sense . One way would sit in the wheelhouse and started menggebernya . Objectives are set towards Gunung Mas tea plantation in Puncak, Bogor , then rest in Puncak Pass , then back to Jakarta . Quite short , but thats enough to represent the character of most of the urban street .
Of the three models are provided , KompasOtomotif interested in the crossover Aria MPV and SUV Safari Storme . Not because of the body or kind , but because of the diesel engine -powered which claimed the most big and strong. Aria became the first target .
Great powerAs an MPV , Aria had differences . Big and tall body . The first surprise , it seemed to go up sitting in the SUV . Then , so much storage space ! Found a small box lined in the middle of the roof , as well as at the door . About the interior design , Tata have a lot to learn to give a more modern impression . But beyond that , all functional and dashing impressed .
2.200cc diesel engine power promising casted PS@4.000 140 rpm and a peak torque 320 rpm Nm@1.700-2.700 very tempting to try. Power is almost similar to the Toyota Innova petrol engine . It turns out this car back to make surprise. Great strength ! Though the weight of the vehicle itself reached 2.6 tons , almost equal to the weight of an empty 2 Toyota Rush . Transfers power through a 5-speed manual transmission , traction feels light and endless , especially in the lower rounds . This is a great torque tangible results .
The
suspension is independent double wishbone with coil at the front , and a
5 - link suspension with coil at the back , making passengers
comfortable enough . Quiet road with a wave devoured . Drove at high speed very steady , no symptoms of dizziness .
However KompasOtomotif somewhat disturbed with the body roll that sometimes appear , and a large turning radius . However, all covered with the impression of power and possessed the ability to climb Aria . To climb the peak in the region had no complaints , even invited to
play in the rocky soil of Mount Mas still give the impression fierce .
Safari StormeKompasOtomotif exchange using Safari Storme car to drive around the area of Gunung Mas . The SUV has a contemporary design that bears the same machine with Aria . The difference, lighter weight , more rigid suspension . Invited to roam the rocky uphill and tea gardens , the magnitude of the torque character more ferocious and more responsive .
Although more rigid , but for Safari still leaves the cobbled streets of comfort . The sitting position like a jeep models that make confident driver
control the car because all the apparent front cross section , including
the hood .
recalcitrantTata executives explained , diesel engines already used by hundreds of thousands of kilometers of testing in Indonesia . Poor fuel quality certainly is not a problem , even though the technology used is quite sophisticated .
It did not take class solar Pertamina DEX and Shell Diesel , the
engine Aria and Storme recorded an average fuel consumption of 12 kpl in
the city and 15.5 kpl on the combination .
conclusionOverall, the performance of the machine is given a surprise . Sprightly acceleration and turns economical fuel consumption . Compared with Aria MPV in its class has the ability to interact in a semi off-road track . This is thanks to a fairly high ground clearance ( 200 mm ) , is technically the same as the Toyota Avanza .
Aria
Price USD 249.9 million and USD 279.9 million Safari quite competitive ,
just how to ward off the shadow image of the Tata brand is not so
strong in Indonesia . Problem machine , TMDI bold guarantee of 5 years or 100,000 miles !
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