Mahindra Renault Logan Club Forum and Blog - ClubLogan » Mahindra

Renault to drive in Sandero hatchback

Chief Loganizer — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:02:03 +0000

After
freezing production plans at its upcoming Chennai plant due to economic
slowdown, French carmaker Renault has decided to use its partnership
with Mahindra to roll out Sandero hatchback in India in 2010. The plan
will also help the companies use excess capacity at their Nashik plant.

Sandero will be built
on the Logan platform and will be the first product for both companies
in the high-volume compact car segment. The car will come in both
petrol and diesel versions and sources said the engines would fall in
line with the small car definition of the government– petrol engine
below 1,200cc and diesel below 1,500cc with overall length below 4
meters– to avail lower excise duty

An
official for Renault refused to confirm the company’s Sandero move.
Pawan Goenka, head of Mahindra’s automotive division, said he was not
in a position to make any immediate comment on the matter. “Nothing has
been decided as yet. Talks are at a preliminary stage,” he said.

The
Sandero appears to fit perfectly in the scheme of things of both
companies in the current market situation. For Renault, it gives an
opportunity to enter the high potential small car market without any
fresh investment on their part. And for Mahindra, it marks an entry
into the small car market, something the company has so far avoided as
it focused only on the utility vehicle and SUV category.

The
Sandero makes the task easier for the companies as it shares a number
of parts with the Logan, making the sourcing of components
cost effective. The car will be distributed from Mahindra’s existing
network that also sells the Logan. Currently, 140 dealerships sell the
Logan and the number is likely to be strengthened by 40 more points by
this year-end.

Mahindra and Renault had decided to join forces
in February 2005, initially to produce and commercialize the Logan in
India. They formed a 51:49 partnership and lined up an investment of
about Rs 700 crores for the Nashik production facility.

Renault
has said it will re-start its independent product plans from Chennai
when it gets better visibility about the overall financial situation.

Source :- The Times Of India, Mumbai

Logan’s Mega Mileage Run with Overdrive

Chief Loganizer — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:37:21 +0000

Alright Guys, Here are some EXCLUSIVE Official pictures of the Logan Mileage Run done by overdrive some time ago. The Mileage they acheived was an Awesome 35.72 KMPL

For the Record :-

2248.23km
The distance that the Mahindra-Renault Logan covered on a tankful of fuel.

62.949 litres
Total volume of fuel consumed during the Mega Mileage Run.
58 hours 44 minutes
Total time that the car ran on a tankful of diesel, in the process covering over 2248km.

35.72kmpl
The fuel efficiency achieved by the Mahindra-Renault Logan 1.5 dCi on the high speed track at the NCAT.

Logan in TNS Automotive Customer Satisfaction

Chief Loganizer — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 10:27:18 +0000

According to the findings of the 2008 four-wheeler total customer satisfaction study released on 31st December, 2008 by leading market information provider, TNS, the diesel car segments have shown a remarkable improvement in delivering customer satisfaction. The Indian car market is dominated by small and relatively low priced petrol cars, which have traditionally delivered a high level of satisfaction. In 2008, the scores of small car segments
have remained largely unchanged, but there is a clear improvement in the scores of diesel car segments, Premium Midsize, Entry Luxury Cars and Premium SUV’s

Rankings for the TCS study are done at the vehicle segment-level to provide comparisons among similar groups of vehicles. The models ranking highest in their respective segments for total customer satisfaction are: Maruti Alto in Entry Compact; Hyundai i10 and Wagon R (Jointly) in Premium Compact; Hyundai Getz Petrol in Upper Premium Compact, Maruti Swift Diesel in Small Car – Diesel; Wagon R Duo in Small Car – Alternate Fuel; Mahindra Renault Logan in Entry Midsize; Honda City in Midsize; Skoda Octavia Petrol in Premium Midsize; Chevrolet Optra Magnum Diesel in Midsize Car – Diesel Toyota Camry in Entry Luxury; Toyota Innova in SUV/ MPV; and Honda CRV in Premium SUV.

Overall the industry score has gone up by one point over last year. Most of the manufacturers have maintained their last year’s level. However Mahindra has improved its score by 6 points and Toyota by 4 points.Among small cars the new entrant Hyundai i10 scores well on Performance and Design, Quality and Brand Image, whereas Wagon R scores well and improves upon Maruti’s strength of low cost of ownership.

Overall the Indian car industry has put up a brave performance in terms of satisfying customers with their products and services in a year which otherwise saw the mightiest crashing globally. The 2008 four-wheeler Total Customer Satisfaction (TCS) study conducted by TNS specialist division, TNS Automotive, is the largest syndicated automotive study in India, representing the responses of more than seven thousand nine hundred new car buyers. This comprehensive study covers over 45 models with customer evaluations taken in the key areas of sales satisfaction, product quality, vehicle performance and design, after sales service, brand image, and cost-of-ownership. The TCS index score provides a measure of satisfaction and loyalty a given model enjoys with its customer.

Logan cheaper by Rs. 60000

Chief Loganizer — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:16:36 +0000

Mahindra Renault announces a discount of Rs. 60,000 on its Logan Sedan about a day after Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai Motor decided
to cut vehicle prices in the wake of a reduction in taxes.

Nalin Mehta, CEO, Mahindra Renault, said, “We
are offering a uniform discount of Rs 60,000 on the car from tomorrow,
which is a mix of direct cash discount from us and the benefit arising
out of the Cenvat rate cut.” The government on Sunday announced a 4-per
cent cut in the central value-added tax (Cenvat).

The price cut will be across all the nine variants of the Logan and will come into effect from Wednesday.

The base variant of the car, 1.4 GL (petrol), which is currently
priced at Rs 4.72 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai), will now be available at
Rs 4.12 lakh. Similarly, the base variant of the car, 1.5 DLE, will be
priced at Rs 5.15 lakh as against its current price of Rs 5.75 lakh.
Customers can also avail themselves of a bonus of Rs 10,000 under an
exchange offer, which will be in addition to the Rs 60,000 cash
discount.

The Price of the base variant of the Logan (GL) at close to Rs 4 lakh.
The discount rates on the Logan sedan will be till December 27, the
company said. Of late, car sales have received a battering due to the
ongoing slump in the industry, largely triggered by lack of adequate
finances.

Maruti Suzuki had cut prices in the range of Rs 6,500-23,000 on its
models except on the Vitara sports utility vehicle. Korean car major
Hyundai too had slashed car prices on models ranging from Santro to
Sonata by Rs 8,000-Rs 44,000.

The price-cut makes the Logan all the more attractive to Indian Buyers with its amazing Fuel Efficiency and Low ownership costs.

Discuss this at the Forum:-

Logan Cheaper by 60000 – Discussion at the Forum

-ClubLogan.com

Source : Business Standard

Mahindra looking to strenghthen ties with Renault

Chief Loganizer — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:31:25 +0000

Mahindra & Mahindra
(M&M) is gearing up for a big push in the passenger car market with Renault.
The homegrown auto major has made a proposal to the French company for joint
badging and distribution of new cars that roll out from the Chennai factory, in
a bid to expand relationship with Renault beyond the no-frills sedan Logan. The
Chennai facility is scheduled to start production from 2010.

The
joint initiative can increase M&M’s offerings and stake in the fast-growing
domestic car market, while providing the Carlos Ghosn-led auto major a strong
partner for next phase of growth in India.

“We are working on how to
take the relationship forward. The attempt is to see whether Mahindra’s joint
venture with Renault could be the distribution channel for all of Renault
products in India… We are talking to Renault very seriously right now,” Pawan
Goenka, president of Mahindra’s automotive business, told TOI. A distribution
agreement is also expected to lead to joint badging, cars sporting both Renault
and Mahindra brand names.

When contacted, a spokesperson for Renault
confirmed the development. “We are having discussions with the Mahindra group
and these could further enhance our existing relationship. While our current
tie-up is for production and distribution of Logan, we are looking at expanding
the scope to include distribution of Renault cars through Mahindra-Renault joint
venture,” he said, adding that joint badging was the “stated intention” in the
discussions andMahindras brought in a good distribution reach for the company.

While M&M is a leading utility vehicle player with Scorpio, it
has decided not to get into the highly-competitive passenger car business on its
own. It entered the segment with Logan. And if Renault extends this to more
products, Mahindra could be a serious player in this area.

The French
company plans to roll out four new cars from its Chennai factory, including
small and big ones. It has plans to create a capacity of 200,000 units for
Renault cars, while a similar amount will be produced by group company Nissan,
which has tied up with Hover Automotive India for marketing, sales, after-sales
service and dealer develoment.

After initially being part of Renault
and Nissan’s Chennai car plant, M&M had earlier this year decided to part
ways. Asked what the reasons behind the move were, Goenka said there were no
differences between the three companies.

“We did not have a joint
venture that we walked out of. We did not sign a joint venture. Clearly, if we
walked out in disagreement, we would not talk today of joint distribution.

So, it was a mutually-agreed deal that we will not be part of
production.”

Goenka said a final decision on the discussions would
not be far. “It should happen soon. Maybe, a couple of months and not a year.
Remember, the products are coming out from mid-2010.”

Source : The Tmes of India, “M&M pans a Drive in the Fast Lane“

Mahindra Renault Logan Edge Launched

Chief Loganizer — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:48:00 +0000

Car maker Mahindra Renault on Wednesday launched the limited edition of its passenger car Logan in the country, priced between Rs 5 Lakh and Rs 7.15 Lakh (ex-showroom New Delhi).

The new car, Logan Edge, would be available in both petrol and diesel variants with engine capacities in the range of 1.4 litre to 1.6 litre.

“The new Logan edge is based on extensive customer feedback and is part of our endeavor to offer our consumers the best,” Mahindra Renault Pvt Ltd Chief Operating Officer Nalin Mehta told reporters in New Delhi.

The car would come with some additional features like reverse parking censor and better fuel efficiency, he added.

What’s new in Logan Edge?

* The new Logan Edge comes with stylish body graphics and also gets a sophisticated Mystique purple shade.
* Logan Edge sports attractive features like Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with electronic brake distribution system
* Logan Edge also comes with a reverse parking sensor to facilitate easy parking
* Interiors of the logan edge is also afresh with new features like beige leather seat covers, a wood-finish centre console and a high-end Kenwood music system with remote control and USB / iPod connectivity.

Models – Ex-showroom Delhi
Logan Edge 1.4 GLX petrol -Rs4,99,990
Logan Edge 1.6 GLS petrol – Rs5,58,338
Logan Edge 1.6 GLSx petrol (ABS) – Rs5,78,337
Logan Edge 1.5 DLS turbodiesel – Rs6,95,319
Logan Edge 1.5 DLSx turbodiesel (ABS) – Rs7,15,319

Source – Financial Express
http://mahindralogan.co.cc/

NEW Logan variant for high-end buyers

Chief Loganizer — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 06:52:00 +0000

M&M is launching a limited edition of its Logan car shortly which will target high-end customers. The new variant will be launched sometime in July and will come with a host of refined features to meet competition from some newly launched cars.

Mahindra Renault MD Rajesh Jejurikar said: “The special edition is few months away and will have a new music system, fresh upholstery and enhanced interiors. It will target top-end customers. We have had a good response for our top-end GLS and DLS variants, which are loaded with air bags and antilock brake system and the new feature-loaded model will further re-establish the brand.”

The Logan was launched by Mahindra Renault last May and is pitted against popular sedans like the Honda City, Ford Fiesta, Maruti Suzuki SX4 and the Indigo range from Tata Motors.The company is devoid of any small car in its portfolio and has betted heavily on the success of Logan. Tagged as the widest car in the market, the company had sold 1,531 cars in May.

http://MahindraLogan.co.cc

NEW HOT MAHINDRA LOGAN CUSTOMIZED / MODIFIED FOR THE KILL!

Chief Loganizer — Tue, 27 May 2008 06:49:00 +0000

Mahindra-Customisation Launches a Sexy New Customized / Modified Logan. The Ravishing Logan is available in Any Color Combination you want though they have a set of color schemes ready with them too. You can check this car in Mumbai @ NBS International in Chowpatty, Marine Drive. More Picture available @ http://MahindraLogan.co.cc

This is what Mahindra-Customisation Says:-

About the Concept:

The all new Customized Logan enhances the sporty & vibrant expression of your wide bodied car – The Mahindra Logan

Available in five color combinations – Pearl Orange – Bright Red – Sporty White – Leaf Green – Electric Blue with the distinctive Black in gloss finish & matt combination.

The recipe includes the cutting edge technology, design & luxurious amenities tailor made to definitely excite your taste buds. And you have a car that makes heads turn with its exclusive character. Meant to bring exhilaration to the roads.

Kindly note the detailed menu of the Customized Logan:

Exteriors:

• Front grill add-on in glossy black

• Front bumper center bezel in charcoal grey

• Front bumper corner air dams LH & RH in body color

• Side running board spoilers LH & RH in body color

• Rear spoiler in body color

• Rear bumper center bezel in charcoal grey

• Rear bumper corner air dams LH & RH in body color

• Custom painting of body shell

LOGANS THE CHEAPEST TO MAINTAIN!!!!!

Chief Loganizer — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 09:03:00 +0000

Is it Worth Waiting for the Logan!?

Chief Loganizer — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 19:22:00 +0000

Logan is the European face of low cost manufacturing which knocks out many global manufacturers, now heads to India-paradise of low cost manufacturing. Renault is now cloning its success to Nashik-where 5 lakh cars is going to be produced through a joint venture between Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) and Renault. The car is sold across three continents i.e. European, African and Asian and in 42 countries (the car is not offered in US).Despite the low cost 5000 euros (Rs3,00,000) its quality nothing sort of a good car from other manufacturers. Toyota and GM is drawing methods to produce a low cost vehicle that could challenge the Logan.

Engine and Powertrain:
The car will be made available with three different engine options and in as many as eleven variants, to compete from indigo to fiesta, from Verna to aveo. The company is looking at launching two petrol engines for the car — a 75bhp, 1.4-litre and a 105bhp, 1.6-litre and a 70bhp, 1.5-litre common rail direct ignition (CRDi) K9K diesel engine. It comes with second-generation common-rail injection and a low-inertia turbo. Power output is a modest 70bhp, similar to the Tata Indigo, but the torque of 16.3kgm is (higher than the Tata indigo) with 85% of peak torque available between 1,500 and 3,500rpm, the 70hp 1.5 dCi engine delivers lively acceleration that will meet your expectations. Gear ratio is good enough to exploit the torque of the engine i.e. you don’t need often switch gears. Supercharged by a low-inertia turbocharger to reduce the response time, it combines comfort and driving flexibility. Since a large amount of soundproofing (to preserve the low cost) was omitted, road vibrations and engine sound and wind noise are noticeable for the passengers. The engines are specially prepared to handle lower quality fuel, preserving the fuel economy and pollution levels. Combined with its 50-litre tank, the model’s low fuel consumption gives it a basic range of over 1,000 kilometers The Logan 1.5 dCi accelerates from 0 to 100kph in just 15 seconds quicker than fiesta and indigo. Fuel consumption is very frugal. Deduce the figure by 25% for India u will happy to ride it against Indigo and Verna. Fiesta cannot match its low cost despite equable mileage.
Mileage figures in Europe
1.4l(pet) 1.6l(pet) 1.5l(die)14.7kpl 13.7kpl 21.3kpl

Price band
Logan combines keen pricing with low running cost. It requires servicing gasoline engines for every 30000km and 20000km for diesel engines and Renault provides generous warranty (3yr or 100000km warranty). The petrol Logan is estimated to be priced at between Rs 4.5 and Rs 4.8 lakh (base model) while the diesel variants will be priced around Rs 5.5 lakh.
Design and comfort:
The Logan is based on the B platform on which third generation Renault cars are built. Logan designer Kenneth Melville (the man who designed the Mercedes SLK) told Business Week, the original design brief for the auto was a “value-for-money car with a lot of space and the stately look of a sedan.” Certainly Logan serves the purpose.

Exteriors:
In order to make maximum savings on production costs and recycle components and technical solutions already in stock, the car comes with a flatter windscreen than usual, a single body shell (to save on welding), rear-view mirrors are symmetrical and can be used on either sides of the car and a dashboard moulded in one piece. The rear lamp clusters, set at an angle, smooth out the car’s structured edges. The Indian Logan is all set to get a different grille and a Renault logo. It will also come with new lights and an entirely body-coloured nose. The aerodynamic drag coefficient is 0.360.Ground clearance is 155mm where Mahindra&Mahindra and Renault have to work out for the Indian roads. Logan suspension is said to be soft and strong, and the chassis sits visibly higher than most other cars help it to negotiate dirt roads and potholes and is appreciated by many auto analysts, but the real test will come when the car hits the Indian road.

Interiors:
With a record wheelbase of 2630mm against indigo (2450mm), Verna (2500mm), Fiesta (2486mm) it is more spacious and it can be compared with what tata calls indigo limousine(Indigo XL pricing almost 7 lakh).The Logan’s interior space was designed for countries where it is common for whole families to pile into one car! So there are 5 proper seats and a very large boot with a capacity of 510 litres, offering best-in-class value. Three very tall passengers (over 1900 m) can sit comfortably in the back. The width of the seats (1,420 mm), foot room (420 mm) is generous, and there is 185 mm of knee room. The adjustable steering column and seat and with a cabin length of 1685mm (you no longer need to adjust for the driver).Air conditioning takes between 3 to 10 minutes maximum to reach the desired temperature and is powerful enough to lower temperature even from 40C. The absence of a boot release means you have to use the key each time you want to open the boot. This certainly is taking cost cutting a bit too far
Logan is the European face of low cost manufacturing which knocks out many global manufacturers, now heads to India-paradise of low cost manufacturing. Renault is now cloning its success to Nashik-where 5 lakh cars(that number could increase by 3lakh if Nissan decides to join the duo) is going to be produced through a joint venture between Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) and Renault. The car is sold across three continents i.e. European, African and Asian and in 42 countries (the car is not offered in US).Despite the low cost 5000 euros (Rs3,00,000) its quality nothing sort of a good car from other manufacturers. Toyota and GM is drawing methods to produce a low cost vehicle that could challenge the Logan.

Safety and special features:
The Logan was the subject of intensive work regarding safety. The vehicle’s structure has deformation zones and is designed to disperse the kinetic energy of an impact. The dashboard is also of major importance in providing protection in the event of frontal impact. Its honeycomb structure, made of highly absorbent polypropylene, reduces the risk of knee injury in the event of an impact, while the structure of the seats keeps the pelvis in an appropriate position. Despite the low cost Renault’s use of digital simulation makes the car fetch an overall rating of 9 EuroNcap. Airbags, ABS (antilock braking system), child seat, EBD (electronic brake distribution) and for other features we have to wait till the launch of the car probably on 4th April!!