| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2010 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.6 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 110000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 190000 kilometres |
| Previous car | TATA Estate |
Summary:
Dream car
Faults:
It takes on oil, otherwise it is the best car I have had.
General Comments:
It is the best car Tata motors have manufactured. I love driving in it. It's comfortable, and your life is secured in it with a speed of 100 too.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 10th August, 2010
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2010 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 std petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
7.8 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 22000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 77700 miles |
| Previous car | Opel Kadett |
Summary:
Pleasant to own and drive
Faults:
Front passenger upper door hinge BROKE after 3 years.
Repaired by TATA SOUTH AFRICA.
General Comments:
Good fuel economy 14.5 km/lt town and country (some times with full trailer).
The car is docile and safe. Definitely not a Ferrari eater.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 4th February, 2010
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
5.8 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 80000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 100000 kilometres |
| Previous car | TATA Estate |
Summary:
Comfortable car for long rides
Faults:
The spares are hard to find and the electrical parts are not that good. But that's OK as I got the car at a low price.
General Comments:
I felt more safe in that car than any new car. It may surprise you that all the Tata cars have passed the crash test. While many manufacturers still struggle to pass the crash test, even with new cars.
It was and is an advanced car for its time.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 13th March, 2009
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.0 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 95000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 95700 kilometres |
| Previous car | Maruti Udyog 800 AC |
Summary:
It's a good car
Faults:
Nothing went wrong. The car was in excellent condition, just a bit uncomfortable for long journeys.
General Comments:
Good vehicle for city driving.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 26th October, 2004
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1997 |
| Engine and transmission | diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
2.2 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 34000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Astra |
Summary:
Truly terrible
Faults:
Every electric window failed.
Radiator fell off at 15K KM.
Rear door lock never worked.
Front tyres scrubbed through every 12K KM.
General Comments:
This was a car body on a truck chassis.
Build and fit quality were appalling, every panel was a different colour and none of the doors closed properly.
The only reason to buy this car would be as a challenge.
At the time I bought there were only half a dozen (mid-size) models available. The Tata Estate seemed to be the least awful.
The Indian market is awash now with quality models. A Ford IKON will do most of what a Tata Estate can do, cheaply, comfortably and reliably.
If you need a truck, buy a truck.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 30th October, 2003
I am using a Tata Estate 1995 and I am very happy with it... don't see a problem unless you maintain it from time to time. It's the safest car ever made by any Indian Car manufacturers and mind you if you crash in a truck at the speed of 80 kmh in any new car i.e. Ikon, zen, esteem, Honda etc, you will die on the spot, but a Tata Estate or a Sumo you are very safe.