Mahindra Renault Logan
The car Renault Logan is one of the foremost cars introduced by Mahindra and Renault together in India. This is one of the widest cars in the segment C and its body type is Sedan. Renault is a low cost car and it lacks the styling of expensive cars in the first impression but after having a few rides the feeling can change. The car has lots of space. Initially the car was introduced in 11 cities in India. The car is extremely economical to use having a high mileage of 19 kpl.
Look of the car
The initial impression doesn’t make the car to be counted among the stylish range of four wheelers but as you sink in the back seat it makes you feel really good. The car comes in 6 colors Toreador Red, Diamond White, Black, Mist Silver, Sahara Beige and Turf Green. The car can be compared to Ford Ikon as it looks similar on watching from a few angles and in comparison to Ford’s Fiesta and Hyundai’s Verna it has fewer style and comfort.
The body of the car is stiff and it has a single square shaped dashboard, a good glove box having cubbyhole is present. The circular aircon is powerful and steering wheel is large that has a badge to hide the tacho and speedo. Cup holders and hand brakes are well placed. Switchgear and digital display are also easy to find. The car suspension is designed to suit the Indian roads and you can keep items in it without caring about the ground clearance.
Engine, Power, Torque
The car powered with a common-rail diesel engine has power is 65bhp at 4000 rpm. The car easily goes over 40 kmph mark which is better than a petrol model in the same range. For a petrol car the engine has a power of 75bhp@5500rpm and torque is 110Nm@3000rpm. The car has 4 cylinders and 8 valves and displacement goes to 1390 cc.
Comfort
The 1.5 D logon has a good NVH control and the noise of engine is not very high like other diesel cars. The car is wider and spacious in its range and when compared to Toyota Corolla .The rear is impressive where all the three seated feel comfortable in the back .The front seats are also wide and the car is attached with the driver side airbags like other popular models.
The driver is also protected through the honeycomb dashboard from the front impact and the cross member at the rear protect from the rear hit. The mirrors are small and the left mirror is placed badly to be obstructed by A-pillar clad. The switches are not well placed.
Engineering and Style
The models on Logon come with power steering, power windows, remote fuel lid and power locking. The car does not have an internal boot release. As compared to Fiesta or Verna the gearbox is not very polished but is comfortably fitted. The five speed gearbox brings you into action easily.
Special features
The money invested in buying the car gets balanced with the facilities provided in the car. The car is economical to drive and other than Skoda Octavia Tdi the cost of the car is not high. The car cruises smartly and goes easily to higher velocities and the diesel model takes 6.7 seconds for 60 kph and goes to 100 kph 18.7.The car does not excel in power delivery but the average duel consumption is claimed to be 26 kpl by the company on highways and in city it is 16kpl.
Some positive and negative specifications of the car
Positive specifications of the car
* Car is very spacious, has good interiors and has neat finish
* Back rear seats are comfortable
* Engine is refined Renault engine
* Pick up and changing gear is easy and comfortable
* Handling is easy in compared to Hyundai Sonata Gold and Palio 1.6 sport
* Car is Economical
Negative specifications of the car
* Not a stylish car
* No internal boot release
* Side mirrors are small and obstructed
* Low paced switches are away from the drivers reach and are many in numbers.
* Clutch and horn are hard
* Noise at low speeds
* No internal trunk release lever
Cost
The cost of the car varies for the model types (Diesel and Petrol models) and in an ex showroom the car (diesel) can cost around 6.7lakhs where as the petrol model comes for 5.27 lakhs.
Technical Specification
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length (mm) | 4250 |
| Width (mm) | 1740 |
| Height (mm) | 1525 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2630 |
| Kerb Weight (kgs) | 1040 |
| Seating Capacity | 05 |
| Engine | |
| Model Designation | Inline-4 cyl, 1461 cc |
| No. Of Cylinders | 04 |
| Configuration | SOHC |
| Displacement (cc) | 1390 |
| Transmission | 05 Gears Manual |
| Top Speed (kmph) | 154 |
| Suspension | |
| Front | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | Non-independant, H-type beam |
| Brakes | |
| Type | Disc |
| Front / Rear Brakes | Discs/ Drums |
| Tyres | |
| Type | 185/70 R14 |
| Wheels | 14" Steel |
| Fuel Tank | 50 Litres |
| Performance | |
| Max. Horsepower (ps/rpm) | 76 PS @ 5500 rpm |
| Max. Torque (kg m/rpm) | 112 Nm @ 3000 rpm |
| Steering | |
| Steering Type | Rack & Pinion |
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