Tata Punch Electric Drive Impressions | Gagan Choudhary

Gagan Choudhary
23 Jan 202422:46

Summary

TLDRGagan reviews the Tata Punch EV, having driven it for 6-7 hours and about 100km. He discusses the car's new dedicated EV platform, pricing, range, performance, features, fit and finish, rear seat space, boot space, ride quality, ground clearance, and more. Gagan feels it lacks in certain areas like range and fit-finish for the price. He recommends getting the higher variant with more features and the longer range battery. Overall a good urban EV but expensive for what it offers compared to rivals.

Takeaways

  • 😊 The Tata Punch EV is based on a new dedicated EV platform called Alpha architecture
  • 🚗 The Punch EV has decent ride quality and handling due to the new platform
  • 🔋 The Punch EV comes in two battery pack options - 25 kWh and 35 kWh
  • ⚡ The 35 kWh version produces 120 hp and 190 Nm torque
  • 🛣️ Real world range is around 280 km for the 35 kWh version
  • 💰 The Punch EV is priced between Rs 13 - 16 lakhs ex-showroom
  • 🧐 Fit and finish levels are improved but could be better for the price
  • 😕 Rear seat space is less compared to regular Punch
  • 🛒 Boot space of 366 liters is adequate but packaging could be improved
  • 👍 Loaded with features like 360 camera, connected car tech etc

Q & A

  • What is the Acti.EV platform that the Tata Punch EV is based on?

    -The Tata Punch EV is based on a new dedicated EV platform called Acti.EV. This modular platform can be scaled to build different sized EVs and will also underpin future Tata EVs like the Curve, Harrier EV, Sierra EV etc.

  • How much boot space does the Tata Punch EV offer?

    -The Tata Punch EV offers 366 liters of boot space, which is the same as the regular Punch. However, the boot space is not very usable and you may not be able to fit in too many bags.

  • What is the real world driving range offered by the Tata Punch EV?

    -Based on mixed driving conditions with 2 people in the car and AC on, the expected real world range is around 280 km. In city conditions only, it may go slightly higher to 300 km.

  • What charging cable related safety features does the Punch EV have?

    -The Tata Punch EV has a manual release lever to open the charging lid in case the touchscreen panel fails. It also has a finger insert slot to manually unlock the charging gun/connector if it gets stuck.

  • Does the Tata Punch EV get a spare tire?

    -No, the Tata Punch EV does not get a spare tire as standard. It only comes with a puncture repair kit.

  • What drive modes are offered in the Punch EV?

    -The Tata Punch EV comes with 3 drive modes - City, Sport and Economy. Each mode has a distinct calibration that changes characteristics like throttle response, acceleration and regeneration levels.

  • What safety features does the Tata Punch EV get?

    -Safety features in the Punch EV include - dual airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, ISOFIX child seat mounts and electronic stability control features.

  • Does every variant of the Punch EV get fast charging support?

    -No, only the top long range variant of the Punch EV gets DC fast charging support. The lower standard range variants miss out on this feature.

  • What is the on road starting price of the Tata Punch EV?

    -The Tata Punch EV is priced between Rs. 13 - 16 lakh rupees. With registration, insurance etc. the on road starting price comes to around Rs. 15 lakh.

  • What are some drawbacks of the Tata Punch EV?

    -Some drawbacks include average fit & finish, lack of space compared to rivals, AC controls not having physical buttons, no LED cabin lamps at the rear and no single touch up & down driver window.

Outlines

00:00

😊 Introducing the Tata Punch EV

The host introduces himself and the video where he will be reviewing the Tata Punch EV. He has driven it for 100km and will share his likes/dislikes, who should buy it, and everything about it. The Punch EV is built on a new dedicated EV platform called ALFA which will underpin future EVs. This increases costs but enables better packaging and modularity.

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🚗 Driving Experience and Performance

The Punch EV gets two battery pack options - 25kWh standard and 35kWh long range. The long range is recommended for highway and hilly area usage. Punch EV accelerates well but the throttle calibration can be improved. Top speed is limited to 120kmph. Different drive modes change steering weight and throttle response.

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🛠 Interior Space, Features and Ergonomics

Rear seat space is less than regular Punch. Touch controls for AC is controversial since some buttons should be physical. Gets features like 360 camera and 10.25 inch screens with Android Auto/Apple CarPlay. Ergonomics of indicator and wiper stalks need improvement. Space is decent but could have been better designed.

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🚦 Braking, Ride Quality and Handling

Braking could have been better but is decent overall. Ride quality is good, handles bad roads well due to 190mm ground clearance. Took it off-road too. Handling is neutral. Sport mode makes it more aggressive. Traction control and ESP provided as standard.

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🔋 Range, Charging and Variants

Real world range will be around 280km for city/highway mix for 2 people with AC on. Avoid base variant as many features missing. Mid XT variant makes more sense. For the price, fit-finish and range could have been better. XUV400 is an alternative for space.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡EV platform

The Tata Punch EV is built on a new dedicated electric vehicle platform called Ziptron, which Tata calls Acti.EV. This modular platform allows Tata to build different sized EVs. The EV-specific platform provides more space for batteries and improves the weight distribution compared to retrofitting an EV powertrain in an existing ICE platform. The platform is mentioned several times when the host talks about the improved ground clearance, ride quality, handling etc. of the Punch EV over the regular Punch.

💡Range

The driving range or distance an EV can cover on a single full charge is a key factor for customers. The video compares the real-world range of the Punch EV long range and standard range variants. The host estimates around 280 km real world range for the long range variant, which he feels could have been higher given the price. Range anxiety and lack of public charging infrastructure make range an important criteria for EV adoption in India.

💡Charging

As a purely electric vehicle, charging infrastructure and options are critical for the Punch EV. The video mentions details like the location of the charging socket, emergency mechanical release, the portable charging cable that can be stored in the frunk, charging-related apps and features on the infotainment system etc. The host suggests buying a separate home charger for around INR 50,000.

💡Performance

The video compares the power and torque output of the standard and long range Punch EV variants. The long range makes 120 bhp and 190 Nm torque while the standard makes 80 bhp and 114 Nm. The host feels the standard range will feel underpowered due to the extra weight over the ICE Punch. Performance is important to counter 'range anxiety'.

💡Technology

Modern technology features like touchscreens, connected car services, driving modes, 360 camera etc. are highlighted in the Punch EV. These help position it as a premium urban EV rather than a basic mobility solution. The host complains about some tech glitches.

💡Safety

Safety is important for any car, especially with more powerful EVs. The video mentions safety features like ESP, hill descent control, traction control, disc brakes on all wheels etc. on the Punch EV. Tata's strong reputation for safety gives confidence, but braking could be better according to the host.

💡Comfort

The video appreciates the Punch EV's ride quality, noise insulation, seat comfort and features like auto AC, cruise control etc. Practical comfort features are important for daily urban use. However, rear seat space and boot space are limited.

💡Practicality

For mainstream adoption, EVs need to be practical in the Indian context - bad roads, parked on streets etc. The video highlights the Punch EV's high ground clearance, water wading ability, maneuverability etc. But lack of a spare wheel, average boot space are issues.

💡Value

The Punch EV is positioned as an urban premium EV but its value proposition compared to ICE and other EVs is important for buyers. The video concludes that the top variant is expensive for what it offers. It suggests considering other options like Nexon EV, XUV400 etc. if spending over INR 15 lakh.

💡Design

The host mentions how the Punch EV looks similar to the regular ICE Punch but is based on a different platform. Only the doors and some body panels are shared. The video appreciates how retaining the Punch design maintains familiarity while signaling the EV shift.

Highlights

Punch EV is built on a new dedicated EV platform called Acti.EV

Modular Acti.EV platform allows batteries to be placed efficiently

Punch EV has good ground clearance of 190mm due to flat battery placement

Top-end model gets electronic parking brake and other advanced features

Boot space is same as regular Punch at 366 liters

25 kWh battery gives 200 km range, 35 kWh gives 300 km range

Ride quality is good thanks to long travel suspension

Rear seat space is less compared to regular Punch

Top model with all features costs around 16 lakh on-road

Real world highway range will be around 250 km

Fit and finish can be improved, some inconsistencies remain

Braking could be better, takes more distance to stop

XUV400 offers more value currently at similar price point

Nexon EV makes better sense if looking for cheaper EV option

Adventure trim offers best value if buying Punch EV

Transcripts

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Hello friends, my name is Gagan

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and welcome to today's video

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Where I have the Tata Punch EV

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I've driven the Tata Punch EV nicely for almost 100km

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I never say 100 km nice

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But it is an EV and

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We've experienced almost 6-7 hours of driving.

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So according to that, what are the things that I like or dislike,

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which are not worth the price?

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Many people may find it expensive

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Especially when you compare it with the Punch

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Let's talk about everything,

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who should buy it, who should not buy it? and

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everything else

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So first of all, I want to tell you one thing

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Which will be very important in the upcoming review

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This is not based on the Punch

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It isn't based on the punch, platform, chassis, etc.

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Actually, Tata has made some changes here

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This car may look like a punch from above

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In fact, It has the doors of Punch,

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Wheelbase like Punch, many things are the same

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But the platform below has changed

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It is a platform called Acti.EV

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In the coming time, Curve, Harrier, Sierra, etc will be made

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It is possible that Altros will also come

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I don't think Tata is serious about bringing Altros.

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But if it comes, it will come on this platform

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The platform is very simple, a straight platform

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Because of which more batteries can be installed

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The modular platform can be made big or small

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So, different cars can come on the same platform

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Because it is on a new platform

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So, they must have spent money on development

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So, you can expect a little more money because of that

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If these things would have been fitted only in the Punch and given

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So again, the same Tigor, Tiago range would have been offered

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More things could have been done

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And complications, etc...

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That's why they have brought the Punch EV directly on the new platform

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However, because of this platform

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There are some good things and some bad things

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The good thing is that the ground clearance is very good

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It is completely 190mm, it is completely flat

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We have also taken it off-road

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Because of its approach departure angle

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It was very good off the road.

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There's no problem with the bad roads

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It has become a little more car-like

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It doesn't feel like the weight distribution is different

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When you drive it, it feels a little better

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The problem is that because

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Tata has invested money

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The price of the car

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If you go to buy it

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You will have to pay somewhere between 13 lakhs to 16 lakhs

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But still, the range is not as good

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A little more battery pack could have been used.

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You get two capacities, 25 kWh and 35 kWh

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Probably they could have extended the long- range version by slightly 39 kWh or 40 kWh

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How much is the range?

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I think it should be around 300 km

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I will talk more about it when I drive it

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While driving in the rear

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Let me give you a suggestion

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Put the mudflaps on it

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Otherwise, the one behind you will abuse you

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That he has put all the mud on my face

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So, pay attention to that

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But overall fit and finish levels

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As I told you in the punch video

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This is Tata's best car in terms of fit and finish

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It has been improved a little

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I can still count 20 cons in 20 seconds

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I will tell you some important things

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But It has not been improved much

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but the improvement is coming gradually

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There is a small thing about the boot space

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I think when Tata was changing a lot of things.

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They could have made the boot space a little better.

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With 366 liters

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The boot space is the same

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As it comes in the Punch.

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It's just that the way it is made

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You won't be able to keep a lot of stuff, honestly

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But it's not an electric game

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It's not an EV game

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That you are not getting anything

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It's not a CNG game

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I said electric and EV together

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It's not a CNG game that it's eating boot space

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It's a good boot space

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If you talk about cabin luggage

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At least, you'll be able to fit 5 cabin luggage

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And you will be able to fit a small bag

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If you talk about big luggage

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You will be able to fit 1 big luggage and 2 cabin luggage

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There shouldn't be much issue in loading

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Unless you are a little older

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It can be a little higher

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Otherwise, there is no such issue

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There is something ahead

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Come

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There is another space ahead

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If you are short

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In the rear boot space

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You have enough space to keep a charging cable

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But you have space here too

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So, there are some things that stay in your car

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Apart from charging cable, puncture kit etc

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By the way, it doesn't have a spare tire

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If you've another thing that stays in the car regularly

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But it is occupying the space there

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You can keep it here and forget,

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Otherwise, who will keep vegetables here every day.

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If you want to bring it

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But it can carry a weight of 5 kg

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But there is a decent space

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There is nothing else

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I think it could have been designed better

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It seems that a lot of space has been left

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That is one thing

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One more thing

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For redundancy

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Which is very important in Tata's product

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If your touch panel is not working

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And you want to open it

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You have a lever here

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If you..

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It broke

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I hope not

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It was stuck, It didn't break,

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You can open the charging lid from here

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Just in case, If there is a problem

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We have heard from many Tata owners

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that there are multiple issues

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If your charging gun gets locked

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If you put your finger inside

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There is a thing

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If you press it, the charging gun will be unlocked

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All those things are given here

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This is a welcome change

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That it is available in the front

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If it was given in the rear, there were wires hanging

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Many people have reported

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That there are wires hanging on the side of the car

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You won't see the wire hanging.

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You won't see the thick orange wire hanging.

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Two big 10.25-inches screens

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Both supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

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There's no issue

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There is a system called Arcade.EV

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If you are sitting

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And charging

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You connect your hotspot

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You can watch YouTube, play games

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I was playing games last night

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You can do a lot of things

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The screen is the same as we've seen in Nexon and other cars

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If you remember, the screen was getting hanging in the Nexon

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In fact, there were similar issues in Harrier

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It hasn't been closed once

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It has been hanged twice

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We still have that issue

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The screen given in the middle

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Technically, navigation should be visible here

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But here in Apple CarPlay

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Despite using Google Maps navigation

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Here it shows Application not supported

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Once it started working, but later it not

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Such issues keep coming

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But features have been given

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In fact, there are many things

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Which we didn't expect

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Like a 360 degree camera

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Which actually does decent work

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It has been given here

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It working decently good

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The quality at night is okay

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I won't say it's that good

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But it's an acceptable level quality

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It's better than Nissan's 360 degree

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It's a terrible quality 360-degree.

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It's better even in Karol Bagh

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Get a new one if you buy a Nissan,

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But anyway

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What else was there?

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Steering feel is good

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Ergonomically, the car is sorted

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There is an issue with the indicator and the stalk

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I will talk about it later,

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But There is one more thing

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Controversial thing

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This AC touch panel

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I have some issues with this panel

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Honestly, there are 4-5 buttons

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Firstly, the button for charging button,

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Hazard lamp,

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Fog lamp,

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These should be physical

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Tactile feel should come while touching

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This concept

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Whoever has given to Tata

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It's good, but some buttons should have been physical

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Touch screen, AC panel

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There is not a single button

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Other than, the steering wheel,

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And this is not a good sign

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Especially coming from a brand

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Whose electronics are not strong

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But anyway

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Fortunately, it didn't get hanged.

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Like it did happen with Nexon and Harrier

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Nothing like that has happened.

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So, that's a good thing

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And the rest, 360-degree camera

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lock/unlock

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You can press it from here as well.

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You can press it inside.

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But there is one more thing

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If you want to unlock the charging gun,

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the button for it is provided here.

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Then there are things

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Which aren't available in the standard variant

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That is this centre console.

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Which you can see here

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A lot of things in the centre console will not come in the lower-range model.

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No matter which trim you buy

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If you are buying a long-range

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So, this jewel-shaped knob,

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Electronic parking brake,

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Auto hold function,

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Hill hold function,

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Hill descent function,

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You will get all these with the bigger battery pack

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Now, there is no problem

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Obviously, these features will depend upon

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4 disc brakes are included

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But the hill hold feature is useful

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In this car, it works fine

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But in the lower-range battery

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It works on the basis of motor

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The car starts going backwards

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If 4 people are sitting in the car,

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it keeps going backwards sometimes

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So that can be a problem

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So again, if you are running a lot

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If you go on the highway or hilly area

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A long-range version will be useful to go with

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These are some practical spaces

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Which are a little troublesome

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Like cup holders are a little small

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Bottle holders are okay

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This area is small,

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But I don't have anything major to complain about

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So honestly, everything is decent

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The seat ventilation makes a lot of noise

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But it's okay

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It does a good job

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So, it solves its purpose

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I am sitting in the back seat

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The doors open at 90 degrees

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And if it was not opening at 90 degrees

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It would have been a cramped space

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But anyway, if someone cares about the thud

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There's the good thud

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There is no problem

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Well, the platform has changed, but safety features are loaded

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And I believe...

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We will check the record

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They will still make a safe car

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there's no issue

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I do not doubt that

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The problem is

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There is less space in the rear seat

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It feels a little more cramped than a regular Punch.

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Is this seat got slightly thick?

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And the finishing level of the seat is also not that good.

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It feels like the cover was put on later and it doesn't

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feel like it is a factory fitted cover.

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That issue might be there for some people who do a little

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bit of nitpicking like me.

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But otherwise, there is nothing as such in the back.

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I mean, if I see, I am 5 feet 8 inches tall.

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I was sitting in the front.

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Even if a guy of my height sits in the back, he is

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comfortable, there will be no problem.

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But four people.

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The fifth person will not be able to sit.

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The child will definitely sit in the middle.

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The floor is not in the middle here because obviously the

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platform has been changed.

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The floor load has been removed but still there is no such

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major thing.

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It keeps moving like this if there is nothing in it.

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You can see the place to keep the phone.

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And below it seems that something should have been there

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but that thing has not been given.

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Where has it disappeared?

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Such feelings come.

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So it is top end but one is here and the other is in front.

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It looks like an empty plastic panel.

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What is missing in the feature?

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All the features should be in the top end.

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So those little plastic parts have not been changed.

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Part sharing Tata is doing a lot.

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In fact, many people said in the first video that why are

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all these cars looking the same?

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Which is a problem with many manufacturers.

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If you see, Audi, BMW, all their cars look similar

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somewhere.

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It is a big problem.

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Very few manufacturers are putting a distinguishing factor

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in their cars.

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So it should be there but it is not.

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Cup holders are not available.

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You definitely get armrest.

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You do not get 60:40 split.

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But you get a folding system.

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And a big missing thing here is that no light or lamp is

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given here.

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I don't know how Tata missed it.

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It is not on both sides.

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It is actually a very big miss.

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The only lamp is in front.

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So it can be a very problematic thing at night.

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A lamp should have been given here.

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Apart from that, an ISOFIX style mount is given.

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It is a good thing.

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Three-pointer seat belt.

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All three passengers get it properly.

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So it is a good thing.

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There is no issue.

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You do not get three headrests but you get a three-pointer

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seat belt.

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That's it.

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I did not tell you about the issue with the seat belt.

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I think I have not told you yet.

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What should I tell you?

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I will tell you when I move ahead.

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You have to keep it on.

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It was such a good feature in Nexon.

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I praised it.

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It has a weight sensor in it.

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They removed it.

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They did not like the praise.

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What to do?

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Okay.

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Let's drive.

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And the reason for the chime you are hearing is very simple.

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And it is simple.

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I told you that the rear seat belts of all three passengers

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should be on.

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Otherwise, it will keep ringing.

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It will ring for a while and then stop.

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But there was no such issue in Nexon.

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There was weight sensing in Nexon.

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I actually made a reel while praising it.

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That wow!

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What a feature it has given.

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Then later I came to know that Tata has removed it.

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Anyway.

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So there was no logic to remove it.

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It was not right.

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Post-cutting will be said.

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But anyway.

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So what is the scene here?

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Once.

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Yes, it has stopped.

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What is the scene here?

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The first thing is this.

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Typical ergonomical issue.

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This indicator stalk is a little high.

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A little ahead.

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I mean in reaching.

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These buttons are pressing on both sides.

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I don't know when this will be right.

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It should be done.

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We have made a similar complaint in 3-4 cars.

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If someone genuinely watches videos sitting in Tata Motors.

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Then call me and say that we have seen your videos.

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You have criticized it 2-3 times.

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We are working on it.

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Or.

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We are not working on it.

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This is absolutely right.

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Whatever is your wish.

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Tell me.

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This is genuinely.

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This button gets pressed as I'm turning the steering.

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Prompt comes sometime here and sometime here

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And sometimes cruise control gets turned on

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Anyway.

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This ergonomic issue is present in all their cars.

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This steering wheel is new.

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This issue has been present in all their cars since earlier.

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That is also a little issue.

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Apart from that, there isn't such a big ergonomic issue.

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You may touch this corner but

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But It's not a major issue as seen in Harrier, etc.

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What am I doing in the middle of these two big Tata trucks?

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I will take it out.

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Such a loud sound came.

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Wheel got spined

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Very powerful.

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Anyway.

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I came out from the middle of 2 big Tata trucks.

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I don't know if it were Tata trucks?

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I think one was Bharat Benz, and another must be Tata Truck.

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So here, I am driving a long-range version.

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Which produces 120 bhp power and 190 Nm torque

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The Standard range version.

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Or the Normal range version.

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You will get 80 bhp and 114 Nm torque in that.

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which is less than the regular Punch

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Also, it is a bit heavy

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But since you are getting torque from zero,

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you won't feel that slow here

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If we talk about slowness and fastness,

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It will take 9.5 seconds for 0-100 km

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And in that, it will be 13.5 seconds something

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So, my typical suggestion is that if you are one of those

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people who drive 150 km in a day or if you are one of those

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people who come in the use of highway plus city then please

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go with the long range version and don't go with the

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standard one The standard

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one will be more sensible for those people who have less

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running and mostly drive in the city that kind of work can

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be done here

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Anyway, for Android Auto, there should be a mirror here but

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there is no mirror for some reason

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It is saying that selected application does not support map

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view while Google Maps should come here technically I don't

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know why it is showing

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Otherwise, it is comfortable to drive

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I mean, you can put it in any drive mode

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For example, I will put it in sport mode

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Was it in sport mode?

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Okay, that's why it was leaving the traction completely

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So, what is traction mode?

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You see, there is literally a feel in it

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When you drive in sport mode or city mode, there is a feel

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There is a difference between city, sport and economy modes

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because there is a slight weight in the steering

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But if you are driving in economy drive mode

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The car is saying that yes, economy drive mode

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If you are driving in economy mode, the acceleration is slow

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But there is no restriction in the speed The speed is

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increasing and increasing

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I can go up to 120 kmph I have reached the economy in 120

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kmph

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So, there is no such thing Warning has come, over speeding,

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please slow down

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So, this is a good thing

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It doesn't restrict you that you can go to 70 kmph in

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economy mode or something like that which is a good part

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and the acceleration is good

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When you come to level 3 on regeneration

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I think economy drive mode is the mode where your pedal

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moves softly

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Otherwise, let's say you are in sport mode So, your

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calculation doesn't work

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Let's say you are in sport mode and you want to cruise at

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50 kmph

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It becomes very difficult to cruise

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If you press the pedal lightly, it moves up to 50 kmph

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If you leave it, it comes back due to regeneration

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So, either bring regeneration to level 1 or you drive in

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economy mode

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So, I think the calibration, the way the throttle is

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pressed should be sorted out

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But usually, a person who doesn't do a lot of nitpicking

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won't think so much

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I am insisting so much because the cost of the car is not

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less It's almost 15 lakh rupees for an AXIO room

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Then you will buy a charger for 50,000

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If you buy a sunroof, then you will have to pay 50,000 If

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the car has 16 lakh AXIO room which you have to pay

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16,50,000, 16,70,000 So, there are some things in it that

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should definitely be counted

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One more thing

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Now, this window is completely rolled down This will not

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roll up in one touch This was the problem with it So, this

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was also a small thing that I wanted to highlight

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After that, we talked about the braking and all

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Fortunately, it worked well

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It was good in maneuvering at high speed and overall feel

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Although, it feels like the braking of the car could have

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been better It feels like the car stops late But, the feel

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with the braking is okay I mean, the combination of the

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regenerative and electric pedals

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I think it is good in this budget

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There is nothing to complain about

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The ride quality is also good If you have to go on bad roads

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No matter how the road conditions of India are

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The ride quality is good

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In fact, the ground clearance is also good

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We drove it off-road

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Tata drove it

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I couldn't record much from outside

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My activities

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I will use the footage that Tata has given

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If they keep doing it

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So, we drove it off-road

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Specifically, the car was good on some big boulders

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The ground clearance of the car is actually good

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So, you won't have any problem if the roads are bad in your

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area The ground clearance of 190 mm is there

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But, it is also practical

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It is not like 190 mm

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There is no practicality in writing

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There is nothing like that due to departure approach angle

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There is also a water wading capacity of 350 mm

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In your area

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You can remove it without any tension There is no issue

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there

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Anyway, with electric cars and electric bikes It is a

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little hassle-free

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If the battery is submerged in water There is no problem

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It is sealed

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So, there should not be any problem

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This thing is called Blind View Monitor

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It is good when you give the left indicator

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Actually, it covers a decent area

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Which you won't see otherwise

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But, when you give the right indicator

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The situation is a little bad

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Because on the right, it is visible

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Should I look here or here?

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This becomes an issue

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But, still, it is given

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So, it is good

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There is no issue in that

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What else was left to tell?

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The seat is comfortable

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The ventilation of the seat makes a loud noise

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But, it is good

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There is no issue in that

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Again, the lowest variant

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The lower variant

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I strongly recommend that

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Please don't buy the lowest variant

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Even if you are selling it, don't buy it

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There are some things in that which are not worth it

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If you give 50,000-60,000, the next variant

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Becomes very useful

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Especially, this one

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There is no day and night version

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There is no day and night version

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You have to keep it normal

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You have to adjust

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So, please don't buy that

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There is no logic in that

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So, this is my recommendation

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There is one more thing

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What else can we talk while driving?

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Braking could have been better, I think

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A little work could have been done

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Although, there are 4 discs

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How will it behave if there are only 2 discs?

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I don't know

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It should behave a little differently

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We didn't get to drive it

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The standard range one

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Otherwise, in the long range

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For example, look at me 70 It is downhill right now

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So, it is easy to maintain

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Let's say, I have to maintain 79

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So, I didn't press the acceleration too much

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Now, if you take the normal slow

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It was difficult to maintain speed on the slopes, then

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cruise control comes in handy.

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Although I have put cruise control on 61kmph, it still

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works.

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Whatever you want to do, you work accordingly and the car

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starts working.

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Let's talk about the range.

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I think practically 280km or let's say around 280km roughly.

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This will work.

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I am talking about two people sitting in the car, AC is on,

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according to that I am talking about running.

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And a mix of city and highway.

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Or mostly city.

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Let's say 70% city and 30% highway.

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I am talking about that situation.

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Do I have to get down or go up? I don't know.

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I think I had to get down.

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If you are talking about driving in cities,

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then maybe it can go a little up.

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If you drive only on the highway,

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then the car won't reach 250kmph.

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I think so.

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You are one of those people who maintain a speed of 60 kmph in highway corners,

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I've seen some Nexon owners who keep driving at 60kmph and say

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that we get a range of 300kmph or 500kmph.

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You can't be counted.

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It's a different matter if drive the car to get range

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If you genuinely drive like a normal person on the highway,

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Then you'll get the range that I am talking about.

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After that, what was I talking about?

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After that, we talked about the range.

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I think range...

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Let me tell you my logic.

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I will tell you in conclusion.

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This car has power.

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Fortunately, traction control, ESP, etc. are provided with the base variant.

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So they work properly.

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But anyway, listen to my logic.

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So, we drove the car properly.

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I will write on this,

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Sir, bathe me.

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Tata people will bathe themselves.

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In conclusion, what I wanted to say is

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My logic is that you changed the platform.

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The cost increased, I understand.

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You added a feature and the cost increased,

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I understand.

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Battery packs are also slightly increased than Tiago and Tigor. I understand

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The problem is When I give 17 lakh rupees

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I hope that the fit and finish levels will be top-notch.

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I hope that I'll get the range which is not 350kmph

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But I will get 300kmph at any cost.

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Those two things are not possible here.

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I think the best variant you can take is Adventure.

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That will be the best variant.

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You can decide between long range and short range.

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If you like full feature loaded

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I think you should think about it.

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If you give some extra money, you'll get XUV400.

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It has more space.

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It is a big car. You get everything extra there.

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If you give some extra money

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you will get a variant of Nexon.

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This cycle will run but still

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It is not the best value-for-money variant, which you can buy if you look at the top end.

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But you can judge it as per your needs.

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If you have anything left, let me know.

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Wear a helmet and seatbelt,

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drive safely,

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Thank you.

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