April 17, 2015: Tata Motors, is planning to phase out its MUV Movus in coming months. The reason for this move is that the sales of this car have gone very low and also the company have to now focus on its latest lineup that include Zest, Bolt and the under-development Kite siblings. It is believed that currently the manufacturing of this model series is carried so as to clear the remaining inventory which is expected to be cleared by August.
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CX (Discontinued) 2179 cc, Manual, Diesel, 15.16 kmpl |
Rs 7.77 Lakh |
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CX 7 Seater Captain (Discontinued) 2179 cc, Manual, Diesel, 15.16 kmpl |
Rs 7.77 Lakh |
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CX 8 Seater (Discontinued) 2179 cc, Manual, Diesel, 15.16 kmpl |
Rs 7.77 Lakh |
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CX 9 Seater (Discontinued) 2179 cc, Manual, Diesel, 15.16 kmpl |
Rs 7.77 Lakh |
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LX (Discontinued) 2179 cc, Manual, Diesel, 15.16 kmpl |
Rs 8.05 Lakh |
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LX 7 Seater Captain (Discontinued) 2179 cc, Manual, Diesel, 15.16 kmpl |
Rs 8.05 Lakh |
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LX 8 Seater (Discontinued) 2179 cc, Manual, Diesel, 15.16 kmpl |
Rs 8.05 Lakh |
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LX 9 Seater (Discontinued) 2179 cc, Manual, Diesel, 15.16 kmpl |
Rs 8.05 Lakh |
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| Variant | Transmission | Mileage (ARAI) | Mileage City | Overall Mileage | Highway Mileage |
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| Diesel | Manual | 15.16 kmpl | 11.38 kmpl | - | - |
Tata Movus is a large utility vehicle which is available in several variants with seven, eight as well as nine seating options to select from. All the trims are equipped with a 2.2-litre VARICOR diesel power plant that has the ability to displace 2179cc and paired with a 5-speed manual transmission gear box. This motor is capable of generating a peak power of 118bhp in combination with torque output of 250Nm. Moreover, it comes with a light weight body structure that further helps in boosting mileage. This vehicle comes with disc and drum braking mechanism, while it has a proficient suspension system that helps in maintaining stability at all times irrespective of road conditions. Several aspects like child safety locks, anti-glare internal rear view mirror, seat belts for all occupants, and a few others comprise of its safety quotient. Its front facade has an aggressive radiator grille that is garnished with chrome and there is a wide air intake, B-pillars and a set of steel wheels. While its rear end includes aspects like a radiant tail light cluster, bumper and wide windshield as well. The cabin includes well cushioned seats that are covered with fabric upholstery, well designed dashboard, an integrated glove box compartment and air vents as well. It is offered with a standard warranty of three years or 100,000 Kilometres, whichever comes first. This period can be further extended up to 50,000 Kilometres or one year at an additional cost that can be taken from any authorized dealer.
Starting from its sides, it has B and C pillars, while the door handles and outside rear view mirrors are painted in black color. Its pronounced wheel arches that are equipped with a set of 15 inch steel wheels, which have full wheel covers. On the other hand, its LX variant is also offered with a side stepper, which provides easy access to the cabin. The highlight of its side profile is the body graphics that further adds to its attractiveness. To begin with its front fascia, it has an aggressive radiator grille with three horizontally positioned slats. It is treated with a lot of chrome and further engraved with an insignia of the company in its center. It is surrounded by a well designed headlight cluster that is equipped with high intensity halogen headlamps and turn indicators as well. It has a well sculpted bumper that is painted in black color. It has a rugged design and comes with protective cladding beneath it. Moreover, it is also integrated with a wide air intake section that cools the engine in no time. Besides these, it has a slanting bonnet with a few visible character lines on it. Then, there is a large windscreen that is equipped with a couple of intermittent wipers. Its rear end looks quite decent with a large boot lid that is embossed with company's badge, a black colored strip above the license plate, a windscreen is pretty wide that comes integrated with a high mount stop lamp. In addition to these, features like clear lens taillight cluster, bumper and a pair of reflectors give it a complete look.
Exterior Measurements:
The overall width of its CX and LX variants measure 1780mm and 1853mm respectively, without external mirrors included. It has an overall length of 4421mm a total height of 1940mm and has a large wheelbase of 2550mm, which indicates to spacious interiors. A minimum ground clearance of 180mm (unladen), whereas its gross weight is 2535 kgs. Moreover, it is incorporated with a 65 litre fuel tank and has a turning radius of 5.35 meters.
Ed's Take: The interior styling of the Movus is decent, and the space in the front row is good. However, it is the second row that is a bit cramped and is a bit tight on knee-room.
Regardless of the variants, ample leg and shoulder space is offered to all its passengers along with sufficient head room, which is a plus point. The firm has designed its interiors impressively and decorated its spacious cabin with an attractive color scheme. It is incorporated with wide and well cushioned seats, which offer an enhanced comfort to its passengers all through the way. These are further covered with ebony black fabric and vinyl upholstery. Whereas the nine seater trim comes with bench seats in the second row. On the other hand, the 8-seater variant has front facing bench seats in the second and third rows. The cockpit of this vehicle looks attractive with a well designed dashboard that is further fitted with several equipments. These include a stylish center console that has silver inserts and there is a three spoke steering wheel, which comes with tilt adjustment function. Then, it has an instrument cluster that includes various functions and keeps its driver updated by giving several notifications. It also has a spacious glove box compartment that is good enough to place small things in it. Meanwhile, the firm has also given silver finishing to its door handles that further adds to its elegance. Other than these, it also includes some utility based aspects that might come useful to its passengers during their journey. Magazine pockets are available in door trims and there is also a mobile holder provided, which is in the center console. The CX and LX trim levels with seven, eight and nine seater options for the buyers to select from. The seven seater variant have captain seats in the first and second rows, while in the third row, there are side facing seats.
Interior Comfort:
All these seats are very well cushioned and offer a high level of comfort to its passengers. There are captain seats incorporated in the seven seater trim, while the rest of them have bench seats in the second row. There are also bottle holders as well as mobile holder, which is present in the central console. It comes with a power steering system that helps in easy handling and maneuverability even in heavy traffic conditions. The cabin is installed with HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) unit, which helps in setting the temperature inside besides creating a pleasant ambiance. It features air vents in the dashboard that are useful in spreading cool air in the entire cabin. It has a stylish instrument cluster fitted to the dashboard. This panel comes with a number of functions and has the adjustable light intensity function as well. Moreover, it also gives out notifications to the driver like door ajar warning, fuel consumption display, speed and a few others. In addition to these, the vehicle also has a digital trip meter, fuel consumption display, cabin fan, cable operated remote fuel flap, side foot stepper, tip-tap outside rear view mirrors, front room lamp, as well as illumination ignition key slot and a few other such features that gives a comfortable feel to its passengers. It also comes with a sun visors that further have a vanity mirror on the co-passenger side.
Interior Measurements:
About seven to nine people depending on the variant can be accommodated. It gives a lot of leg room for the front seat occupants, the shoulder space is quite good, while the head room is also sufficient. It comes with a large fuel tank that is capable to hold around 65 litres of diesel in it. Moreover, it also has a spacious boot compartment.
Ed's Take: The acceleration produced by the Movus is good, and the last time when the SUV got the facelift, Tata Motors had changed the final gear ratios to improve the acceleration and this has helped to a good extent.
It VARICOR diesel engine with a five speed manual transmission gear box delivers a reliable performance and sends torque output to its front wheels. It propels the vehicle in achieving a top speed of around 140 to 150 Kmph, which is rather good. Meanwhile, it assists in crossing the speed barrier of 100 Kmph within 15 to 16 seconds from a standstill.
Ed's Take: The 2.2-litre VariCOR engine has good performance, and biggest improvement has been in the drivability and even the refinement of the engine.
Its 2.2-litre power plant that comes with a total displacement capacity of 2179cc. It has four cylinders that are further fitted with sixteen valves and is based on a double overhead camshaft valve configuration. It is integrated with a common rail direct injection system that helps in giving a better fuel economy. This four wheeler is also introduced with concentric sleeve cylinder and self actuating clutch. This mill is skillfully coupled with a five speed manual transmission gear box, which enables easier gear shifts and better performance. It also sends torque output to its front wheels and aids in better mileage as well. This motor has the ability to churn out a peak power of 118bhp at 4000rpm and at the same time, it generates a maximum torque output of 250Nm in the range of 1500 to 3000rpm. It is compliant with all the emission norms of Bharat Stage (BS) IV.
Ed's Take: Tata Movus gets the 2.2-litre all aluminium engine that is highly fuel efficient and light as well. The fuel efficiency has been improved on the Movus as it now has the VariCOR engine, than the DiCOR.
Its diesel engine runs on a common rail based direct injection fuel supply system, which helps it in returning a decent mileage. It is capable of giving a fuel economy of around 11 to 12 Kmpl within the city, which goes up to 15 to 16 Kmpl approximately, when driven on highways.
Ed's Take: The power ratings on the Movus are of 120bhp, a tuned down version of that on the Tata Safari Storme. It now has the same VariCOR engine from the Storme.
Its motor has the ability to churn out a maximum power of 118bhp at 4000rpm and yields a peak torque output of 250Nm in the range of 1500 to 3000rpm, which is quite good for city maneuvering.
Ed's Take: The handling of the Movus is decent and even the ride is supple and smooth. The brake pedal isn’t soggy and the bite is progressive.
It is blessed with a hydraulic rack and pinion based power assisted steering system, which gives an impressive response. It not just reduces the efforts of driver but also guarantees easy handling as well as maneuverability, irrespective of road and traffic conditions. It comes with a proficient suspension system that helps in keeping it stable at all times besides making the ride comfortable. The front axle is affixed with an independent double wishbone along with coil springs and the rear one is assembled with a parabolic leaf spring. There are a set of high performing disc brakes fitted to its front wheels that have single pot caliper and the rear ones are equipped with sturdy drum brakes. Its minimum turning radius of 5.35 meters.
There are seat belts available for all the occupants along with height adjustment facility. It comes with a strong body structure featuring crumple zones, which help in absorbing impact forces and safeguards the occupants sitting inside in it. Its light weight body is a plus point since, it aids in preventing additional strain, wear and tear on a few of its components like radials as well as axles. The instrument cluster is also useful to keep a driver alert by displaying various notifications including the door ajar warning lamp and low fuel consumption as well. It also includes aspects like a high mount stop lamp, child safety locks on rear doors, motorized head lamps adjustment, anti glare inside rear view mirror as well as collapsible steering column that enhances the level of security of its passengers.
It comes with neatly carved wheel arches that are equipped with a conventional set of 15 inch steel wheels. These are covered with tubeless tyres, which bear the size 215/75 R15 LT.
1. It has power steering feature.
2. Cabin compartment is quite spacious.
3. The VARICOR engine delivers an impressive performance.
4. External appearance is quite appealing.
5. Braking mechanism is efficient.
1. Its is not very fuel efficient.
2. Lacks music system in top end variant too.
3. Ground clearance is not up to the mark.
4. Many more comfort features can be equipped.
5. Safety section needs upgradation.
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