Date:09/10/2007 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2007/10/09/stories/2007100955160500.htm

Kerala

Mahindra-Renault Logan

Mahindra-Renault Logan, India’s first wide body car has drawn an overwhelmingly wider response. Wider than Mercedes C-Class, the car uses Renault’s space optimization design to come up with the latest in car ergonomics – the wide body.

Its unique advantages include maximum headroom, the biggest boot and the widest backseat with three individual headrests. With rich beige interiors, the car has extra luxury featuring a superb blend of space comfort. The driver-side air bags, electronic anti-theft device, music system with CD are the other attractive features.

Another striking aspect of Mahindra-Renault Logan 1.5 DCi is its fuel efficiency. Logan recorded 35.72 kmpl according to the Overdrive magazine. Its great low-end torque gives it drivability at low speeds in high gears. The computerised driver information system features a convenient trip.

This provides so much information like average speed-reading, kilometers to go, kilometers done, fuel consumed, and importantly, the fuel efficiency read out.

In addition, the 50-litre tank, as against 45-litre tanks of most cars of this class helps in long distance driving. Moreover, Logan is one of the safest cars in the country with Euro NCAP 3 star rating for safety. With the entry model price at Rs 4.40 lacs, Mahindra-Renault Logan is available in variants of 1.4 L and 1.6 L petrol and 1.5 L DCi common rail diesel engine.