Ready to Race with Datsun redi-Go

Every time I hear the word 'drive', my eyes light up. Driving, in my books, means getting away from the daily grind of city, challenging myself to explore something exciting in the outskirts, getting my adrenaline rush, bonding and camaraderie with family n friends having a great time...

Well, all this seems nothing but an unfulfilling dream when in reality I find myself making my way on busy city roads and get easily panic. The charm of everyday driving actually gets lost when I'm cursing the overall unsafe driving. :(

A significantly stylish and supportive Datsun redi-Go is ready to beat my urban driving blues and give new meaning to my driving pleasures. How passionately I've longed for a vehicle crafted with precision of high-end technology that can steer my stroll smartly in the interiors of Kolkata markets and can pleasantly progress up-higher to Dalhousie hills just with difference of strokes. Sounds so brilliant to traverse these parts of India on a test drive with a companion of my soul.

Datsun has created a buzz showcasing its design marvel redi-Go with its roomy design and that too without pinching your pocket. I would take a closer look to this ingenious solution to my driving agony and also would talk about the features that arouse my interest into --

Datsun Pro-Safe 7

'Safety' is far ahead for me when I drive with the intent of avoiding risk of any kind of injury on the road due to handling of my vehicle. Datsun has buckled up the design of redi-Go with 7 safety features in it which are quintessential for safe driving. 

The driver can get an enhanced, wider view of surroundings using Opti-View feature and can utilize cornering technique for better control over the car. One can apply brakes to bring the car to a halt at the earliest using Performance Augmented Brakes, if faced with an obstacle. The vehicle also has Energy Absorbing Steering and Airbag that inflate faster than blink of your eye when a collision is detected and all the impact force is absorbed by the steering to protect the passengers. In case, an accident is unavoidable, the strong Datsun body structure gives utmost protection due to its Reinforced Crash Protection Shell.

Small Turning Radius 

When it comes to cars, the tighter the turning circle, the better the maneuverability. And when you are look out for a car for urban driving where you get bare minimum share of parking and turning your car, it becomes a luxurious feature if your car has small turning radius. Datsun redi-GO brings in a positive feel to city drive by providing us to make a full turn-around with just a 4.7-metre turning radius. That simply means one can be free of all the nightmares of getting struck into jam-packed congested areas outside malls, theatres, office parking and almost everywhere... As a result, the overall fuel efficiency also improves while you may enjoy peace of mind as well.

Low-Fatigue Seats

As I begin by talking about 'long-drives', how can I not talk about expected comfort that I would wish while sitting for many hours in a car. Datsun has designed the redi-Go's seat bolsters to relieve pressure and provide added comfort. The thoughtful design reduces fatigue, avoid causing neck or back pain and thereby adds up to passenger's comfort with specially engineered seats. 

I just cannot wait to take a test drive in 'ready-to-go' Datsun #redi-Go and see my dream getting fulfilled. Because --

Fun. Freedom. Confidence. The ultimate Urban Cross - Datsun redi-GO - the capability of a crossover with the convenience of a hatchback.

Get A Better Car With Quikr NXT !

A feeling that I had been getting a lot lately was to replace my present car with a superior one. I wanted a sufficiently well-mannered car to be my perfect companion for everyday home-to-office commute. The reason because of which I wanted to upgrade my present car was to isolate myself from perennially bad roads and high-speed traffic sitting safe and secure enclosed in a thoroughly engineered car. But what always stopped me from taking an action for the same, was the little money that I had in my account that was inadequate to point my finger on a Brand New Car of my taste. My colleagues suggested me to try the True-Value Cars available at many certified dealers of used cars. That wasn't a bad idea, but my flexible (and late) working hours didn't allow me much time to visit any of the networks of such car-markets scrutinizing the appealing cars and making up my mind :( 

Overall, my plan of replacing my car kept getting delayed until one day when my son propounded me to consider Quikr for our mission of 'Car Upgradation'. Oh My Gosh! how could I forget my previous experiences with Quikr that always remained a satisfactory one, specially with the newly added QuikrNxt chat feature :) {read the detailed post on how QuikrNxt effortlessly thrills a buyer/seller in his venture}

As I mentioned about my busy schedule these days, this time I decided to download the Quikr app on my android based phone to go through some premium adverts as I wanted to utilize those short leisurely moments during work at office to find a car matching to the specifications of my dream car on my phone itself ;)

During my lunch hour at work, I logged in to the Quikr app, localized my location in Cars & Bikes Section. In no time, my eyes got struck on really maintained cars suitable to my budget. I left chat messages to the owners of cars that I liked the most via QuikrNxt regarding some negotiation of quoted prices or for requesting them for some more pics of car inside out like under the hood and boot as well as the pics of essential documents like battery warranty card, RC etc because I knew I need these pics to get the car approved from my darling hubby before purchase ;) I actually was expecting good response from sellers because I have been associated with Quikr since many months and believe in their credibility. Reaching home in the evening, the first thing that I did was to check my phone and was amazed to get replies from every single seller. After comparing the condition and price of shortlisted cars, me and hubby cracked a deal for a red colored Maruti Suzuki Dzire priced at Rs 3.15 lakhs and negotiated for around 10k in actual payment. My hubby was still keen to take a test drive to check the car controls and so texted our prospective seller if he has no objection for the same.The seller agreed without any hassles and invited us to his workplace for the trial with the car for complete satisfaction. After the test drive, we gave him the booking amount and promised to make final payment in next 2 days during delivery of car, since the seller was kind enough to get the car cleaned from a professional before handing in over :) 

Now it was our turn to be in the shoes of a seller...me and hubby decided to arrange for cash by selling our car via Quikr only because we both wanted to save on brokerage to be imparted to any agent and attract maximum amount of sale of our car to ourselves. And it could be possible via a trustworthy online classified portal like Quikr only. We clicked crisp pics of our car from different angles and highlighted all its fine details like mileage run by the car, ownership, original paint, insurance validity etc. with genuine price expected as compared to market price. Thanks to QuikrNxt, that I needed not to provide my personal contact number while posting this ad, so no compromise in privacy at all. There were numerous interested buyers, infact more than my expectations. It made me realize that there are people like me who are wise enough to access Quikr than straying in markets and wasting time ;) I was desperate to find someone who can immediately pay me a heavy packet of cash that I can directly pay to buy my new car without breaking any preterm fixed deposits from my bank. But hubby advised me to retain my patience as many of the buyers either don't follow up after initial enquiry or just keep asking irrelevant questions.. I was feeling so blessed to use QuikrNxt that there were no phone calls from such fake buyers and it kept my mental peace intact. After few interactions via textual chats of QuikrNxt, we managed to grab a great amount for our old, but adorable car that was sadly parting from us in the evening. The buyer paid some cash and for the balance gave us a crossed cheque at our residence and drove the car happily :) 

This was a really nostalgic moment to see this "SOLD" tag on my first ever car (similar to the one in the pic below.) 

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But I was content to arrange most of the payment money for my new Swift Dzire, so again texted the seller whether we could take the car a bit early. The car service had got done by him, so he had no issues. And in the next 2 hrs or so, I was driving home my newly updated car Swift Dzire with my family.
See, how life has become a bed of roses when we have access to excellent services of thoughtfully designed Online Classified systems like QuikrNxt that exchanges old and new stuff for great money without making or receiving even a single phone call.

This post is written exclusively for Indiblogger's #IndiHappyHour #QuikrNxt campaign in association with Quikr.

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I'm Boltified By Tata Bolt

Chandigarh is facing the wrath of extreme weather at present with no sun showing up for many consecutive days. The fog is taking over the tricity leaving the normal life out of gear. I wasn't feeling like getting out of my cozy quilt Sunday morning (11 Jan, 2015) in such weather, but the excitement of enthralling experience of visiting the iconic Bolt Arena at North Country Mall in my city gave me the courage to brave this chilly cold and got me charged up to make a move ;)

On my way to the venue, I was little anxious about what to expect from TATA’s third generation Hatch. Because TATA’s approach of sticking with similar design philosophy has often backfired at them in recent past. Remember Tata’s first Hatch Indica’s launch.... The I.DE.A’s design was like a breath of fresh breeze that ruled Indian market for quite long, but that is clearly outdated now. The revolutionary design of that time is nowhere in public taste.

Eyeball to Eyeball: But reaching the venue, when I was greeted with that fierce blazing red TATA Bolt smiling at me, my doubts just faded away instantly. 

Even if the car didn’t bear the TATA badge, any car enthusiast could have easily deduced that it’s from none other than TATA, but with its current design and features miles ahead of its competitors.Bolt has a number of elements that seamlessly work together to create a distinct look-n-feel for the car. Let me take you on a virtual journey of what appealed me the most in Tata's all-new exterior & all-new interior Bolt :)

The stretched Projector Headlamps gave me a long look with a promise to enhance safety during night trips. A modern looking TATA’s signature Smiling Grill fitted so nicely in between the headlamps. 

The precisely sculptured air vents give this machine a nice aggressive look with forceful big ORVM with Side Indicators. As always with TATA’s products, the paint job of the car is top class and panels’ gaps are as per industry standards. 

Classical Side Lines:  I just loved the way pillar “A” gets its shape and whole roof ends very neatly at pillar C, Floating Roof as they call it (by blacking out pillar “C” ).  A big glass area and a solid crease right from Pillar “A” to “C” caught my attention. 

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 Observe the side lines at my back that depict Floating Roof Effect :)

This car stood on Bridgestone rubber R15 175/65 Alloy again which gives her very classy looks.

At the Back: My expectations were running higher..keeping my fingers crossed, I glanced at the back side of the car... Thank God, they have abandoned Christmas Tree tail lamps & adopted a pair of stylish, classy & compact tail lamps to replace those. 

Broader rear glasses were the next thing that grabbed my attention to offer extended visibility while parking and reversing the car. The spoiler excellently gels well with Bolt design. The Top-end variant has Rear Defogger and Viper. And I wish this should even be offered by TATA  in starting models because this will be an added safety feature specially in Northern regions during shivering cold foggy days/nights.

Super happy with the first impression of Bolt, I occupied the Captain's chair i.e. driver seat and investigated the cabin area minutely to know the INSIDE STORY ;) 

Cabin Area: This is where this car scores in flying colours. Just open the door and you are amazed by the space it has to offer. The Cabin is quite airy and has ample shoulder room n knee room. 

The interiors of Bolt have been designed tastefully that instantly enveloped me in a luxurious ambiance as I stepped in. The plastic / material used has been an obvious upgrade in terms of the quality that gives the car a very rich feeling. The dark black colour interior complements the fascinating looks of the car. 

Most controls including the the knobs, the buttons under the dashboard are precisely placed keeping in mind the exact place where the driver wants them to be. The 5-inch touchscreen infotainment system supported by eight speakers specifically crafted for Tata Bolt by Harman Music System with SD, Bluetooth, USB and aux connectivity is yet another alluring feature of Bolt and first ever introduced in this segment. 

The features like Voice Command Recognition and Smartphone Enabled GPS powered by MapMyIndia are the most adorable ones. GPS feature is a must have in today’s world where each of us is bound to explore the unexplored places for leisure or work reasons. 

 TATA has put the Instrument cluster on right side unlike Vista where it was placed in the center. Instrument cluster excels to impress me for being so very informative and even features an onboard computer to offer real time mileage and distance-to-empty. The attention to the minute details is clearly visible. 

In terms of design and ergonomics, the multitasker Tilt Adjustable Steering Wheel with integrated smart controls scores really higher as it fits so easily within my palms.

The comfy Buckets Seats with generous cushioning will turn out to be a blessing during long drives for sure. The Height Adjustment Seats are nothing but icing on the cake. 

One thing I was very keen to observe in BOLT i.e. the back seats. If you are spending long hours in the back seat of car, the lack of comfort can spoil the entire experience of travelling. Bolt offers the  rear seat that accommodates three adults comfortably with better thigh support so the taller passengers like me would definitely appreciate the back seat comfort of this car. 

Not to forget that sliding storage tray just under front passenger seat, a worth mention feature that seems so thoughtful and clever indeed... 

Brave Heart: The Heart of this bolt is its state-of-art 1.2-litre turbocharged, multi-point fuel-injected petrol engine that generates 84 BHP @ 5000 RPM with 140 NM torque. Bolt has three power modes to choose from Eco, City or Sport depending upon your mood or requirement. The Eco mode as the name suggests is for better fuel economy, sport for finer performance and city for normal driving. On press of a button only, the engine's computer will alter the specification to match with your driving style and will deliver the output. Yes first such offering in the segment, that truly left me speechless.

I could not stop myself requesting the facilitators at the venue to help me have a closer look of under-the-hood area and appreciated Tata for well-assembled components therein. The long wide hood adds a smart sporty touch to whole car that will be especially adored my youngsters.

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Like most Tata cars are known for interior space and the Bolt is no exception. The boot offers decent space of apprx. 210 ltrs and that is utilized to its maximum capacity as the seats 60:40 split and fold to increase the spacious room. The large boot space has substantially surpassed many cars of its segment while making BOLT a reliable vehicle for long journeys.

In the Lap of Safety: High end model of Bolt is equipped with 9^th generation ABS by Bosch that helps to control car in heavy braking and it also comes with dual airbags, i would prefer four atleast :) So safety is an area which is well thought-out by TATA.  

Overall I found Bolt more smart, spacious & safer than its rivals that will definitely invite many customers to respond warmly as it hits the roads. The dynamics go beyond just appealing to my head but actually to my heart also :) 

By the time, I finished writing about my pleasant first-hand meeting with TATA BOLT, I'm already Boltified ;)

This post is a part of the Get. Set. Bolt. activity at BlogAdda.