Mahindra Renault’s Logan – The Most Spacious Sedan on Indian Roads

Mahindra, one of India’s best automotive maker is entering ’sedan space’ with their debutant “Logan“. This modern looking car is not only beautiful, but also the widest and most roomy car in A3 segment.

Mahindra’s entry to car making is the result of co-operation with European car maker Renault. Logan is the first product that is released under Mahindra-Renault association. Logan was originally designed by Romanian automotive company Dacia, now owned by Renault. Logan is still sold in Europe as Dacia Logan.

The Mahindra Logan is an Indian adapted version of European version. In order to reduce the overall cost some of the premium features in European version are not available in Indian Logan. The “Indian” adaptation includes, a new powerful air conditioning system, better suspension, high ground clearance and right hand drive.

Mahindra Renault Logan comes with 50% locally built parts, while the remaining important parts including Engine are imported from Renault’s manufacturing plants in Romania & Spain.

Exterior Looks

Logan looks extremely modern. With chrome plated modern grille, body colour matching bumpers, smooth headlamps and the carefully crafted tail lamps, Logan makes you feel you are seeing a futuristic concept car.

Design Specifications

Overall Length : 4247mm
Overall Width : 1740mm
Overall Height : 1534mm
Wheelbase : 2630mm
Ground Clearance : 172mm
Boot Space : 510 litre

This Mahindra sedan is available in 6 striking metallic colors :

-Toreador Red
-Mist Silver
-Fiery Black
-Sahara Beige
-Diamond White
-Turf Green

Interior Looks

The important thing that will surprise you is the spaciousness of this car. As Mahindra advertises, Logan is the the most roomy car on Indian roads. Thanks to Renault’s space optimization design. There is plenty of leg, shoulder and head room and that will make you feel you are travelling in a very big car. The back seat can comfortably accommodate three persons. In fact Logan has 3 head rests for the back seat. That will give you an idea of the airy interiors in Logan. Coupled with contemporary interiors, you feel the best comfort you can get from an Indian sedan.

The driver’s information panels are also modern. It gives you information on overall fuel consumption, kms you can travel with remaining fuel, average fuel consumption, predicted fuel economy and average speed.

The safety features of this sedan includes honeycomb dashboard, airbag for driver, collapsible steering column and other usual contemporary safety measures.

Logan Versions & Prices

Mahindra Logan comes in total of 3 petrol (GL/GLE/GLS) and 2 diesel (DLE/DLS) variants. The *LS versions are the fully loaded version where all available features are included. The version *LE indicate they have power steering.

Variants Specifications

1.4l Petrol Engine (GL Version)

Engine Type : 4 Cylinder, 8 Valve
Piston Displacement : 1390cc
Maximum Output : 75bhp @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque : 112 nm @ 3000 rpm
Transmission Type : 5 Speed Manual

1.6l Petrol Engine (GLE/GLS)

Engine Type : 4 Cylinder, 8 Valve
Piston Displacement : 1598cc
Maximum Output : 84.5bhp @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque : 128 nm @ 3000 rpm
Transmission Type : 5 Speed Manual

1.5l Diesel Engine (DLE/DLS)

Engine Type : 4 Cylinder, 8 Valve
Piston Displacement : 1461cc
Maximum Output : 65bhp @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque : 160 nm @ 2000 rpm
Transmission Type : 5 Speed Manual

M&M says, the petrol variants get a mileage of around 12-14kmpl and the diesel variants at 14-18kmpl. The petrol versions are priced at 4.28 – 5.8 lakh rupees and diesel versions at 5.6 – 6.7 lakh rupees.

Mahindra-Renault plans to launch this vehicle on May 2007 in two phases. First phase roll out includes the 9 metro cities and in the second phase (June/July) this car will be available in rest of the 15 major cities across the nation.

For more information : Visit Mahindra Logan Official website.