Mahindra Renault Logan

Mahindra
The US $ 6.3 billion Mahindra Group is among the top 10 industrial houses in India.
Mahindra & Mahindra is the only Indian company among the top three tractor
manufacturers in the world. Mahindra's Farm Equipment Sector has recently won the
Japan Quality Medal, the only tractor company worldwide to be bestowed this honour. It
also holds the distinction of being the only tractor company worldwide to win the
Deming Prize. Mahindra is the market leader in multi-utility vehicles in India. It made a
milestone entry into the passenger car segment with Logan.

The Group has a leading presence in key sectors of the Indian economy, including the
financial services, trade and logistics, automotive components, information
technology,infrastructure development and After-Market.

With over 62 years of manufacturing experience, the Mahindra Group has built a strong
base in technology, engineering, marketing and distribution which are key to its evolution
as a customer-centric organization. The Group employs over 50,000 people and has
several state-of-the-art facilities in India and overseas.

The Mahindra Group has ambitious global aspirations and has a presence on five
continents. Mahindra products are today available on every continent except Antarctica.
M&M has one tractor manufacturing plant in China, three assembly plants in the United
States and one at Brisbane, Australia. It has made strategic acquisitions across the globe
including Stokes Forgings (UK), Jeco Holding AG (Germany) and Schoneweiss & Co
GmbH (Germany). Its global subsidiaries include Mahindra Europe Srl. based in Italy,
Mahindra USA Inc. and Mahindra South Africa.

M&M has entered into partnerships with international companies like Renault SA,
France, and International Truck and Engine Corporation, USA. Forbes has ranked the
Mahindra Group in its Top 200 list of the World's Most Reputable Companies and in the
Top 10 list of Most Reputable Indian companies. Mahindra has recently been honoured
with the Bombay Chamber Good Corporate Citizen Award for 2006-07.
Renault

French major, Renault S.A. has been in existence for over a hundred years with
its operations commencing in 1899. Famed for building cars like the Clio and
Megane, Renault has had much success by launching the Logan worldwide.
Coming in from the French automaker's sister concern, Dacia, Logan has created
a niche for itself by offering cheap but efficient, comfortable and reliable motoring
experience. The same car was launched in India too to form a platform to intiate
Renault's India endeavour. Logan comes across as a spacious, comfortable and
reliable machine which will appeal to the mileage conscious customer. So far so
good, just wish that Renault brings in its hot hatch, the Clio Renaultsport 197 and
the Megane Sport Saloon to gratify the performance oriented examples of human
genus in India.

Mahindra Renault Logan

Mahindra Indian automobile giant joined hands with world french

automobile brand Renault, to launch Mahindra Renault Logan in India.

The car Renault Logan is one of the foremost cars introduced by Mahindra and
Renault together in India. This is one of the widest cars in the segment C and its
body type is Sedan. Renault is a low cost car and it lacks the styling of expensive
cars in the first impression but after having a few rides the feeling can change.
The car has lots of space. Initially the car was introduced in 11 cities in India. The
car is extremely economical to use having a high mileage of 19 kpl.

This midrange sedan car boasts refined mechanical &

technological upgradations such as the three engine options in the form of 1.4,
1.6 and 1.5 for petrol & diesel. Everyone has varied as the speed limit by their
engine capacity which is still in coordination with a five-speed manual
transmission
. The petrol engines can deliver an average of 10-13 km
per litre while diesel engines can produce 16 to 19 km per litre. The
other features are Mahindra Logan car:

Mahindra Logan sedan Summary: -

Logan called sound like to sign or sign. Logan is the European face of low-cost
manufacturing which exposed many attacks worldwide manufacturers, now head
to India-haven of low-cost manufacturing. The Renault is now the success of
cloning to Nashik-5 lakh where cars (this number could increase by 3 lakh Nissan
if he decides to join the team) will be produced through a joint venture between
Mahindra and Mahindra (M &; M) and Renault. The car sold in three continents,
namely Europe, Africa and Asia and in 42 countries (the car is not offered in the
U.S.). Despite the low cost 5000 euros (Rs3, 00000) the kind of quality is not a
good car from other manufacturers. GM and Toyota is drawing methods to
produce low-cost vehicle that could challenge the Logan.
The other important characteristics are:-

• Spacious
• Trailblazing technology
• Strongly marked wheel arches
• Expansive interiors
• Wide body
• Extra large boot volume
• Robust silhouette
• Easy entry and exit

Available Logan Colors:-

Mahindra Logan have come out with experimented colors to give a
uniqueness to their every model. They impart a freshness with their
vibrant hues & texture which makes them simply flawless:

 Toreador red
 Mist silver
 Fiery black
 Sahara beige
 Diamond white
Technical Specification

Dimensions & Weight

Length (mm) 4250
Width (mm) 1740
Height (mm) 1525
Wheelbase (mm) 2630
Kerb Weight (kgs) 1040
Seating Capacity 05
Engine
Model Designation Inline-4 cyl, 1461 cc
No. Of Cylinders 04
Configuration SOHC
Displacement (cc) 1390
Transmission 05 Gears Manual
Top Speed (kmph) 154
Suspension
Front MacPherson strut
Rear Non-independant, H-type beam
Brakes
Type Disc
Front / Rear Brakes Discs/ Drums
Tyres
Type 185/70 R14
Wheels 14" Steel
Fuel Tank 50 Litres
Performance
Max. Horsepower (ps/rpm) 76 PS @ 5500 rpm
Max. Torque (kg m/rpm) 112 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Steering
Steering Type Rack & Pinion
Mahindra Logan CAR Price

MSRP manufacturer or On the road price

sticker price
Logan petrol 1.4 GL Rs. 433950 Rs. 502928
Euro III
Logan petrol 1.4 GLE Rs. 477890 Rs. 553241
Euro III
Logan petrol 1.6 GLS Rs. 574760 Rs. 673356
Euro III
Logan 1.5 Diesel DLE Rs. 553050 Rs. 648222
Euro III
Logan 1.5 Diesel DLS Rs. 649950 Rs. 760404
Euro III

Competition from rivals

With price tag of Rs. 4.5- 7.6 Lacs, Mahindra Renault Logan have to face tough
competition from cars like Toyota Corolla, Tata Indigo DiCOR, Ford Fiesta,
Honda City, Hyundai Verna.

Advantages of Mahindra Renault Logan

Look of the car

The initial impression doesn’t make the car to be counted among the stylish
range of four wheelers but as you sink in the back seat it makes you feel really
good. The car comes in 6 colors Toreador Red, Diamond White, Black, Mist
Silver, Sahara Beige and Turf Green. The car can be compared to Ford Ikon as it
looks similar on watching from a few angles and in comparison to Ford’s Fiesta
and Hyundai’s Verna it has fewer style and comfort.
The body of the car is stiff and it has a single square shaped dashboard, a good
glove box having cubbyhole is present. The circular aircon is powerful and
steering wheel is large that has a badge to hide the tacho and speedo. Cup
holders and hand brakes are well placed. Switchgear and digital display are also
easy to find. The car suspension is designed to suit the Indian roads and you can
keep items in it without caring about the ground clearance.

Engine, Power, Torque

The car powered with a common-rail diesel engine has power is 65bhp at 4000
rpm. The car easily goes over 40 kmph mark which is better than a petrol model
in the same range. For a petrol car the engine has a power of 75bhp@5500rpm
and torque is 110Nm@3000rpm. The car has 4 cylinders and 8 valves and
displacement goes to 1390 cc.

Comfort
The 1.5 D logon has a good NVH control and the noise of engine is not very high
like other diesel cars. The car is wider and spacious in its range and when
compared to Toyota Corolla .The rear is impressive where all the three seated
feel comfortable in the back .The front seats are also wide and the car is
attached with the driver side airbags like other popular models.
The driver is also protected through the honeycomb dashboard from the front
impact and the cross member at the rear protect from the rear hit. The mirrors
are small and the left mirror is placed badly to be obstructed by A-pillar clad. The
switches are not well placed.

Engineering and Style

The models on Logon come with power steering, power windows, remote fuel lid
and power locking. The car does not have an internal boot release. As compared
to Fiesta or Verna the gearbox is not very polished but is comfortably fitted. The
five speed gearbox brings you into action easily.
Special features
The money invested in buying the car gets balanced with the facilities provided in
the car. The car is economical to drive and other than Skoda Octavia Tdi the cost
of the car is not high. The car cruises smartly and goes easily to higher velocities
and the diesel model takes 6.7 seconds for 60 kph and goes to 100 kph 18.7.The
car does not excel in power delivery but the average duel consumption is claimed
to be 26 kpl by the company on highways and in city it is 16kpl.

Positive specifications of the car

 Space
 Ride Quality
 Fuel Efficiency
 Value For Money
 Car is very spacious, has good interiors and has neat finish
 Back rear seats are comfortable
 Engine is refined Renault engine
 Pick up and changing gear is easy and comfortable
  Handling is easy in compared to Hyundai Sonata Gold and Palio 1.6
sport
 Car is Economical

Disadvantages of Mahindra Renault Logan

Negative first impressions of driving a supposedly low cost sedan were nullified
at the outset itself because the car, though possessing rather sparse lines to
accentuate the styling, did have a certain cozy feel to it, which is ever so
important when buying or owning a car. So, what’s it like to own India’s first wide
body car? As a driver, not too entertaining considering the lack of brute power or
console knick knacks, but as a passenger, words fall short. Renault, and more
importantly Mahindra, has got it just right.

Make no mistake, it is a low cost car and the outcome is clearly visible in the
single parking lamp, the lack of styling ( even that aids to give it a nice muscular
stance, coupled with the classy looking centrally mounted Renault badge on the
grill up front ), and sparse interiors. But then, this is not what it was made for. The
specifications pit this as bigger than the Merc C class and competition, and it
does that with aplomb, sink into the backseat and one does not feel like one is in
a low cost sedan by any stretch of the imagination. They have made up for the
lack of power, styling and goodies with some awesome room once inside the
vehicle, which is a smart move considering a lot of sedan buyers usually employ
drivers to chauffeur them around whilst the lounge on the back seat with their
laptops and cell phones, being least bothered about what lies under the hood of
the car or in the dash up front.

Coming to the car itself, they have maintained an aggressive stance and some
work has surely gone into the Dacia for India. There are lines running all the way
across the C pillar that seek to establish a not totally devoid sense of style, whilst
the grill, the 185 tyres, the McPherson strut suspension ( not independent link
sadly ) and its 155mm ground clearance all add to the value for money this car
offers. The model we own is a 1.5D, and at 65bhp at 4000 rpm, its not exactly
sprightly, but is more than adequate for the city as we found out, it is actually
quicker to the 40+ kmph mark than the 1.6 petrol, one can put that down to the
higher torque offered by the Diesel variant (16.4kgm @ 2krpm as opposed to a
miserly 13 kgm @3100rpm for the petrol). Once past the 40kmph mark however,
the car will chug along steadily but slowly towards its claimed 145kmph top
whack (although one must keep in mind that this was not made for that purpose,
if someone is looking for a performance diesel, the Fiesta and Verna offer a bit
more, with some in house dash sensibilities too at a much higher price!). The
mileage gained so far from this vehicle is an unbelievable 19kmpl (mix of both
city and highway driving, at usual cruising speeds, with minimal use of overdrive).
That coupled with its hard to believe leg and head room, make for a decent
combination of owning the machine.
Negative specifications of the car

 Lack of features
 Sober interior
 Built to a cost, and it shows
 Not a stylish car
 No internal boot release
 Side mirrors are small and obstructed
 Low paced switches are away from the drivers reach and are many in
Numbers.
 Clutch and horn are hard
 Noise at low speeds
 No internal trunk release lever
 poor ergonomics, no luzury interiors