The #TigorStyleBack Meet Experience - High on Style

The #TigorStyleBack Indimeet Experience
The brand Tata has been always close to my heart, whether it’s my job or blogging.
In the corporate world I was born and brought up in the Tata family hence whenever I attend a Tata event the vibes and feel are always homely.

After a power-pack performance in the SUV segment, Tata Motors is back to blow away the Compact Sedan sector with their super stylish, “Tata Tigor”.

The moment I got the mail from Indiblogger for the event invite I was in the state of bliss. Delhi being the venue excited me more as it was the first time I was going to visit the Capital of my country.

60 bloggers and influencers from all over India were invited to attend the event.
I got lucky to get a seat next to a renowned travel blogger of India, Divyakshi.
Had a great time knowing the insights of travel blogging and eventually I got some nice tips too. On the airport the Tata Motors had already made arrangements to escort us to the venue. For the first time in my life I had someone hold a placard with my name on it at the airport, the feeling was just awesome. As I always say the brand Tata stands out when it comes to hospitality as they put in their max efforts to make you feel special.

Tata Tigor is all about style and so was the venue 1AQ which is situated in Mehrauli, the heart of Delhi heritage area consisting of spacious art gallery, well-manicured gardens and a unique art and design shop.

Every bit of 1AQ was maneuvered stylishly to match the theme of Tata Tigor.
Right from Styleback Studio, Styleback Square, Styleback Gallery, Perfumer to Coffee Brewmaster, there were various experiences curated specially for the bloggers.
The food served too had a lot of creativity in it with some amazing mocktails and gastronomy based deserts to treat our taste buds.

From the classy exteriors of 1AQ we were transited to the plush interiors of Hyatt Andaz.
The look of the hotel was royal and soothing. We got our room keys and dived into the bed as we were a bit tired. The room was quite spacious and luxurious.

After having a quick nap we got freshened up as it was time to head to the ballroom where the new Tata Tigor was going to be unveiled.
The session started as the who's who of the Tata Motors Marketing team took center stage. They explained us about the striking features and the amazing design of Tata Tigor and what all the car houses in it to suit the needs of a common man.

Cocktails and dinner followed the presentation. Band performance, lip-smacking food and exotic cocktails drew the night forward which was amazing.

 Finally it was time to retire to our rooms as we had to wake up early for our first-hand driving experience of Tata Tigor.

The morning started with a sumptuous breakfast which was followed by the flag-off of all the cars. We were divided into a team of 3 or 4.
Petrol variant of Tata Tigor is what we started with. Our first pitstop was a beautiful point at a hilltop which had a panoramic view of Gurgaon. After clicking some scenic pics with the Tigor we headed towards the Heritage Transport Museum which was our intermediate destination.

After hopping onto some mouthwatering sandwiches we went inside the museum to explore the heritage of Indian transportation.
The experience was nothing less than amazing. I will cover my experience of the museum on my Travel and Photography blog -Explorerlens
It was time to leave the museum and head back to our hotel in the diesel variant.

Finally after reaching the hotel we had our lunch and made our way to the airport to catch our flight back to Mumbai.
It was one hell of an experience what we always expect from a Tata event and the icing on the cake was it helped me trigger my style statement to a different level.
I met some of the best in the blogging business, Divyakshi, Stuti, Sanjay sir, Monish, Hemal, my rommie Antarick, Zainab, Anamika, Shubham to name a few..!!

The Tata Tigor Car Review
Attractive and classy exteriors and interiors, loaded features like awesome sound system and superb cooling system, spacious cabins and plenty of boot space make this all new Styleback Compact Sedan from Tata a player to look out for in its segment.

The only not so cool factor is the engine which could be a little more peppier and refined.

If priced properly, Tigor can easily become popular among the masses especially the middle-class segment.

Read the detailed review of Tata Tigor here

The new MPV in the market "Renault Lodgy" - Official Review

Recently got the chance to drive the new MPV in the town, The “Lodgy” by Renault.
I love MPVs for the fact that they have lot of space for complete family to enjoy together and also they are high on fuel efficiency and low on price.

Here is the official review.

 Route
I drove the new Renault Lodgy in GOA from “Leela Palace”, the place I stayed to “Hotel Lalit”.
Almost half of the route was a beautiful and curvy Ghat Section so it was perfect for a drive.

Space
This is one section where Renault Lodgy score full points.
There is ample of leg space available for the front and rear seats.
Also among all MPVs it provides the maximum boot space.
You can even keep a cycle and tent if you are going for trekking.
You can keep your canvas and color palates if you are a painter and want to try out new destinations.
Also you can keep your tripod and your camera kit if you are a photographer.  

This is one proper seven seater for your complete family.
The seats can be folded easily to make ample space to accommodate the entire luggage for a family of 7.

Interiors
Renault Lodgy scores high when it comes to stylish and classy interiors.
If you have driven Duster then you can easily relate the similarity of it’s interior parts & designing with Lodgy.

Exterior Styling & looks
Disappointedly Renault Lodgy appears boxy and has an unappealing styling.
After having a first glance of the MPV I didn’t feel like giving it a second glance.
The Head Lamp design looks nice but the tail lamp appears to be odd.

Music System
Music System is powerful and the quality of sound is superb.
There is noise reduction mechanism which improves the clarity of sound and we are able to hear even the minute details.


Engine & Performance

There are 2 diesel variants available in the market.
One is 85PS version with fixed geometry turbocharger and the higher variant is 110PS with variable
geometry turbocharger.  The 110PS is mapped to a 6 speed gearbox.

Overall both the variants of Lodgy have a superb pickup and provide a smooth driving experience.

Handling & Control
Lodgy seats are comfortable and the seating position provides you a commanding view of the road.
The steering is quite flexible and not firm which gives a smooth driving experience.
Even on the curves in the GHAT section we don’t have to decrease the speed.

Also the brakes are very powerful.
There is a slight problem pressing the clutch as it is a bit tight. On a long drive it may leave your limbs aching.

Bottom line is you can drive Lodgy on any kind of road in India and you will always get a superb driving experience.

Fuel Efficiency & Price
110PS variant is robust, fast and fuel efficient.
The 85PS variant stands no lesser.

Renault has intelligently priced both the variants.
85PS is available at Rs 8.5 lakh.
110PS engine is available in 2 versions, RxL & RxZ both priced around Rs 12 lakh.

Verdict
If we put aside the exterior styling & design, Renault Lodgy has everything in it to be tagged as one of the top MPVs in the current market.
It scores high on space, drivability, fuel efficiency and price.
A thumps up from my side and gets a overall rating of 4 / 5 .

Highly recommend it to all MPV lovers.


I was a part of the #LiveLodgycal Drive by BlogAdda.com in association with Renault India. 

The New Sensation in the Hatchback Segment, Bolt from the Blue..!!!

There is a new sexy lady on the floor.
She is the soul shaker
She is the head turner
When she passes by, people lose their heart
She has the charm to be on the top of the chart.

Ok last hint, she is the new sensation in the Indian car hatchback market.
A creation of India’s most trustworthy brand.

If you guessed it “Tata Bolt” you have hit the bull’s eye.
Give yourself a pat.

                                       

After the success of Zest , Tata has brought its new weapon in the market.
“A Bolt from the Blue”, totally fits in here as everyone is surprised to see the back to back sensation from Tata Motors.

I wanted to see this beauty from proximity hence decided to visit Oberoi Mall in Mumbai where the car was for display.
As I entered the mall I was not surprised to see the beauty as centre of attraction drawing eyeballs from all around. None of the passersby could refrain themselves from giving a curious look to this stunning piece of machinery.

Somehow making my way into the middle of the crowd I got the opportunity to get a glance of “The Bolt”. 



The first feature about Bolt which impressed me was it was “High on style”.
The front-end is stylish and matured giving the car a bold and rich look.
The rear-end is quite fresh and wider making it look quite fetching.
The sharp headlamp clusters, bumper with an inverted smile and flame shaped units at the rear end definitely makes it aggressive and stand out in the hatchback segment.

Everyone wanted to step into the Bolt and have a feel of its interiors.
I was also eagerly waiting for my number so that I could explore its inner beauty.
As I got in I was not at all disappointed. The second feature of Bolt which made its mark on my mind was the “Spacious interiors”.
There is sufficient leg space provided at the front as well as rear bench, more than a majority of the other hatchbacks in the segment. I will say it is more on the lines of sedans. The height of the car is perfect making it easy for getting in and out.

I can’t step out of the car without giving the stylish and elegant dashboard a good second look. The “High on Style” quotient which was true outside holds it stand inside too.
For the style take a bow BOLT makers as it is for the first time I have seen such an improvement in what all TATA has offered till date.

I was thinking of stepping out when one of the executive got inside and started explaining me the mechanics. I told him that I am a layman and tell me something which is unique about this car and it was than when the third feature made its way.
For the first time a multi drive hatchback, interesting!!! 



There are 3 driving modes to choose from – City, Eco and Sport which you will find only in expensive luxury cars.

Next he talked about the fourth feature which I always liked in a car,
“Advanced Technology “.
By looking at the car it can be easily concluded that a lot of thought process has been involved in making it technologically sound. The power steering is attractive and comfortable to hold.
All the four windows are power windows which makes life easy for the people at rear bench.
Another thoughtful feature added is door open indicator which exactly tells which door is open.
Coming to the best of the lot, something which is developed jointly by the Tata and Harman is the ConnectNext touch screen Infotainment system. It has advanced voice command recognition and supports USB, AUX, SD card and Bluetooth connectivity. The sound quality is good and it doesn't echo or distorts when the volume is turned high.

After listening to all this I was really impressed and was thinking of buying the car. It was then, when the fifth feature came and I was sure that this “Bolt” is mines.
The fifth and the most important feature of all – “Advanced Mechanics”.

Bolt is powered by the same powerful Revotron engine as used in Zest.
It is nearly lag free and provides a smooth drive. The power @ rpm is one of the best among all the cars in the hatchback segment.
The different driving modes work in perfect mapping with the engine and make the car fuel efficient.

I took my mobile to click some pics of/with BOLT.

At the same time there were few girls who were passing by. I asked them to pose with the car and they agreed at once. 





Wow "BOLT" who are a great charmer..

Selfie to banta hai.!!!

Ohh Even Narain Karthikeyan was there to check out the new  "BOLT"..;)

                               



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