Autoturismele vor fi produse la uzina deþinutã de Mahindra la Nashik, cu o capacitate de 50.000 de vehicule Logan anual, se aratã într-un comunicat al Renault Mahindra. Modelul va fi disponibil atât în varianta diesel, cât ºi pe benzinã, ºi va fi comercializat în showroomuri Mahindra & Mahindra din oraºele mari, sub brandul Mahindra Renault. Logan va avea un preþ agresiv, de 428.000 de rupii - 576.000 de rupii, undeva între 7.400 ºi 10.000 de euro, pentru versiunile cu motor pe benzinã, de 1,4 ºi 1,6 litri, respectiv 9.500 - 11.300 de euro, pentru varianta diesel, de 1,5 litri. Automobilele Logan au fost adaptate pieþei locale, astfel cã sistemul de aer condiþionat este conceput pentru condiþiile climatice extreme din India. Programul Logan, conceput în vederea dezvoltãrii internaþionale, contribuie semnificativ la atingerea þintei privind majorarea vânzãrilor Renault cu 800.000 de unitãþi pânã în 2009. Pânã în 2009, producþia modelului Logan ºi a diverselor variante va atinge un milion de unitãþi, se mai spune în comunicat. Lansat în 2004, automobilul s-a dovedit un succes la nivel global, atât pe pieþele emergrente, cât ºi în statele dezvoltate, în condiþiile în care au fost vândute, în total, aproape 420.000 de unitãþi.

http://www.mahindrarenault.com

Imi place mult design-ul e mai interesant si are o alta paleta de culori si finisaje la interior.

During a visit to the Logan factory at Nashik, Maharashtra, following the car’s launch the day before in Mumbai, Carlos Ghosn, CEO and President of Renault, commented on the rapid start of production of Logan in India. “Less than two years after signing the joint venture agreement with our partners Mahindra, the first customer’s Logan has rolled off the line at the Nashik plant. This was possible due to Renault’s expertise in product and process engineering, quality and purchasing, together with Mahindra’s manufacturing capabilities, frugal approach and extensive knowledge of Indian customers, and the professionalism of the workers at this factory. I believe our Indian customers will be delighted with the result.”

Mahindra-Renault – Renault’s Gateway to India

Signed in Mumbai on March 21, 2005, the Mahindra-Renault joint venture was set up to manufacture and sell Logan sedan on the Indian market from early 2007. With a total projected cost by the two partners of Rs 700 crore1, (51% by Mahindra and 49% by Renault), reflecting the respective shares in the JV, the joint venture supplies for an initial annual production capacity of 50,000 cars, in 2 shifts.
This win-win joint venture allows Mahindra to enter the passenger car market in India – up to now Mahindra has only been present in the SUV and tractor markets – while Renault gains access for the first time to the Indian automobile market.
India is a key market for Renault both in the case of Renault Commitment 2009, which has set a target of 800,000 additional new cars sold worldwide by 2009, and beyond that date for further international growth, a significant share of which is expected to come from India. With a population of 1.1 billion inhabitants, India has experienced strong economic growth, passing 8 % in 2006.
The automobile market progressed by 16.8% per year between 1998 and 2006, reaching 1,15 million vehicles in 2006 (PC+LCV) with a marked preference for small and medium segment cars (A,B & C Indian segments).
Confident in the growth potential of the Indian market, Renault has taken a second step to increase its presence on the market, committing to the creation of a greenfield production site in Chennai by 2009 with partners Mahindra and Nissan, which will offer an initial installed capacity of 400,000 vehicles per annum.

Logan – a vehicle for international growth for the Renault group
The Logan program was conceived with international development in mind and which contributes to the growth targets set by Renault Commitment 2009. Logan represents a significant part of the growth target of 800,000 extra vehicles.
Since its launch in September 2004, Logan has proven a global success, both in emerging and established markets alike. Almost 450,000 Logans have been sold worldwide since it was launched.
As of the beginning of 2007, Logan is sold in 51 countries on five continents (47 countries under the Dacia brand, 4 under the Renault brand). The Logan family has begun to grow with the arrival of the Logan MCV at the end of 2006 and Logan Van in early 2007.
Today, Logan is produced in four countries - Romania, Russia, Morocco and Colombia. In addition to India, it will be produced in two other countries from 2007 - Iran and Brazil. Not including the new Chennai project in India, the planned production capacity by 2009 is approximately 1 million cars.

The Logan factory at Nashik – one of Renault’s benchmark new international production facilities
Logan is being produced at Mahindra’s Nashik plant, 180km northwest of Mumbai in the state of Maharashtra. It is the first site worldwide to produce right-hand drive versions of Logan. Investment made at the plant ensured that the layout of the plant was modified to incorporate the Logan production facilities.
The Logan plant at Nashik has 4 main workshops: stamping of body panel, body in-white, where the body panels are welded together; the paint shop; and final assembly. The plant’s production rate will be set at 12 vehicles per hour.
A dedicated Logan body shop building of 12,000m², including a logistics area has been built on a vacant area and connected to the central conveyor system of the already existing plant. The facilities include unit assembly, main line, metal finishing line, and three roller hemming robot cells for doors.
The press shop and paint shop are shared facilities between the Logan and Scorpio production lines. Paint shop facilities have been converted to provide an under body sealing line dedicated to Logan, has been inserted in the flow of production; a dedicated wax line has also been erected.
The trim, chassis & final assembly process dedicated to Logan has been implemented in a fully redesigned building, a total area of 18,000m² with 6,000m² newly constructed and 12,000m² renovated. Facilities include PBS - painted body storage for 36 vehicles - trim line, engine assembly, roller benches, final line, a quality check area, final control for signature in white and a dispatch yard.
All shop floors are connected through a central conveyor of approx 4 kms that carries all Nashik produced bodies, painted bodies and vehicles from shop to shop.
The Logan project at Nashik was managed through a joint Renault & Mahindra Team. 20 Renault Project Engineers were stationed at Nashik during 9 months in different departments, (press shop, body shop, paint shop, trim and chassis and quality) in order to install and tune the manufacturing equipment.
Since Manufacturing Approval has been given, the team has handed over the plant to the Engineering Plant Vehicle Team, headed by a Renault Senior Engineer.

Renault Production Way
Like all Renault group factories, the Nashik Logan plant deploys the Renault Production Way (known by the French acronym SPR), which provides extremely precise definitions of the organization and industrial procedures. SPR identifies the Alliance’s best industrial practices and formalizes them to facilitate sharing throughout the Group; it also strives to achieve continuous improvement in these standards.
Several levels of quality control are built into the SPR. Each operator inspects his own work. In addition, an expert is appointed for each workshop to check the quality of the outgoing subassemblies.
At the end of the line, the water-tightness of each vehicle is systematically checked, along with all its electrical and mechanical functions. Each vehicle is then tested on a roller bench and a short test circuit, to validate the quality of final assembly.

High level of local supplier involvement
Quality is also a central issue in Renault’s relations with its suppliers. Improvement plans were defined in collaboration with Indian suppliers, and progress is closely monitored by Mahindra Renault’s experts. Local content accounts for around 50% of the bought out parts; action plans are being deployed to gradually increase that proportion to 60%.

Employment & training
The Nashik plant currently employs 3,500 people, 1,100 of whom are in production positions dedicated to the Logan project. A complete and accurate training program was implemented at the beginning of this project. After recruitment, new operators followed cultural training to learn about Mahindra, Renault and the Logan project. This was followed by a dexterity training program under the Renault Production Way (SPR) procedure, then Body & Vehicle Model training programme to perform - I DO - WE DO - YOU DO – operations. Operators were then evaluated on performance based on which only those who achieved a grade L3 or upwards were allowed to work on the vehicle assembly line. The best operators were identified as Senior Operators and have visited the Dacia - Romania Plant in Pitesti to see the Logan lines running. They came back to Nashik having learnt about project and plant management in order to implement the same level of performance & quality as seen at Pitesti.
By the end of March 2007, 1.65 million hours of training had been provided to 1,000 of the plant’s operators. The plant is conducting an intensive recruitment drive to hire production workers, technicians, storekeepers and fork-lift operators in order to meet the staffing needs of production operations. A total of 500 new employees, including 350 production workers, were hired for the Logan project in the course of 2006.

Conclusion
Renault’s industrial partnership with Mahindra has already reaped rewards for both partners.
Renault has learnt a lot from its Indian colleagues. Their professionalism and frugal approach to the business meets with Renault’s search for profitability. The synergies between the partners not only mean that they can bring products to their Indian customers that they will want to buy, but also show how Renault can leverage these synergies across its business.
Equally, Renault has brought expertise in quality, engineering and purchasing which will positively contribute to Mahindra’s business and more widely to the automotive business in India, lending it a new energy as India comes to the fore as an economic power for the 21st century.
The biggest reward is yet to come as the shared ambition of the partners to create a win-win partnership results in our Indian customers being delighted by driving India’s class-leading car in terms of quality, spaciousness, price, modernity and style.

Exchange rates:
1 Indian Rupee = 0.01734 Euro
1 Indian Rupee = 0.02315 US Dollar

About The Mahindra Group
The US $4 billion* Mahindra Group is among the top 10 industrial houses in India. Mahindra & Mahindra is the only Indian company among the top five tractor manufacturers in the world and is the market leader in multi-utility vehicles in India. The Group has a leading presence in key sectors of the Indian economy, including trade and financial services (Mahindra Intertrade, Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd.), automotive components, information technology & telecom (Tech Mahindra, Bristlecone), and infrastructure development (Mahindra GESCO, Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd., Mahindra World City). With over 60 years of manufacturing experience, the Mahindra Group has built a strong base in technology, engineering, marketing and distribution which are key in its evolution as a customer-centric organization. The Group employs over 40,000 people and has several state-of-the-art facilities in India and overseas. The Mahindra Group has ambitious global aspirations and has a presence in five continents. Mahindra products are today available in every continent except Antarctica. M&M has one tractor manufacturing plant in China and three assembly plants in the United States. It has made strategic acquisitions across the globe including Stokes Forgings (UK), Jeco Holding AG (Germany) and Schoneweiss & Co GmbH (Germany). Its global subsidiaries include Mahindra Europe Srl. based in Italy, Mahindra USA Inc. and Mahindra South Africa. M&M has entered into partnerships with international companies like Renault SA, France, and International Truck and Engine Corporation, USA. Forbes has ranked the Mahindra Group in its Top 200 list of the World’s Most Reputable Companies and in the Top 10 list of Most Reputable Indian companies. *(Annualised for current fiscal)

sursa: renault.com

Daca pretul incepe de la 7400 euro, mie mi se pare mult pentru piata indiana.

E chiar aratos Loganul asta. Bineinteles ca nu se putea si la noi sa arate la fel de bine fiindca patriotismul din noi cumpara Logan oricum ar fi el.

Observ alt tip de reglaj al scaunelor...
Si spoiler de MCV (deci Renault recunoaste ca e mai reusit)

au si negru in paleta...

farurile is superbe, cu sticla clara si pentru semnalizari , e mai aratoasa decat prestiju nostru .

sunt smecheri indienii, au si oglinzile vopsite din prima.

observ ca au volan ca la Renault, din punctul meu de vedere mult mai frumos decat la Dacia. in plus vad ca au interiorul bej. o fi mai curat pe la aia decat la noi? ...

au ET-ul la roti corespunzator, nu ca la Prestige si au si dotari satinate la interior din prima. clientela selecta nenica, nu ca saracii de noi.

sper doar ca si noi sa avem farurile alea si volanul ala cu prima ocazie plus optiunea unui interior bej si eventual reglajul scaunelor ca la ei daca o fi mai bun. banuiesc ca incalzire in scaune nu au :-)

pe noi ne amagesc treptat, pe colectii 1 2.. , si pe viitor o sa apara, cu mare zarva noul logan si in romania, de care altii sunt plictisiti (indienii spre ex).

Mi se pare mie sau stergatoarele au un sistem mai ciudat?

S-a mai discutat, e mecanismul de inversare (la ei se circula ca in UK).

nu ti se pare. au fost de o chitrosenie incredibila si au lasat stergatoarele pe aceeasi parte ca la noi dar cu sistemul ala care sa stearga mai bine coltul. ma intreb daca si in Marea Britanie o sa-l vanda cu acelasi sistem (si ma tem ca da). la incasarile care le au, nu au fost in stare sa monteze stergatoare pe dreapta pentru modelele cu volanul pe dreapta. credeam ca era doar de test, dar m-am inselat. cat de economicos (chitros) poti sa fii? o gramada de solutii ieftine dupa ce ca au pus-o rau de tot cu modelul asta. imaginati-va ca in India sunt vre-um miliard de suflete, chiar daca e cam scumpa, s-or gasi un procentaj cat de mic adica vre-o 22 de milioane care s-o cumpere...

Bravo Renault.

Ma Kits, parca nu e singura masina care am vazut-o cu adaptarea asta de rahat. E nasol, stiu, dar cred ca Reno nu e singurul zgarcit....

ai dreptate, dar totusi e zgarcit chiar daca nu e singurul.

la inceput se vaitau ca au bagat nustiu cati bani in proiectul Logan dupa care recunosteau ca se vinde mai bine decat se asteptasera. si se vinde intr-adevar din ce in ce mai mult. mai lipseste piata chineza si chiar ca o pun rau de tot. ar putea sa mai bage mana in buzunar...

nu-mi fac eu probleme pentru indieni ca pe la ei pe acolo inca umbla ricsele pe strazi. in plus, dupa cum se observa, cei de la Renault le-o dau si lor cu tzaraita: au doar un singur airbag si nu au buton portbagaj. probabil ca la collection 2 o sa le puna si lor 2 airbaguri si buton portbagaj...

ati vazut ca motorul 1,6 are doar 84,5 cai? cred ca restul la facelift. ca deja au niste motorizari citez: "putere si cuplu impresionante" pe langa ricsa de 1 om putere te cred si eu...

inca ceva:
http://www.automarket.ro/stiri/s-a-lansat-...ndian-2573.html

pana si tetierele sunt diferite. pozitionate mai in fata. esapament in dreapta, buson alimentare in stanga, tabloul de sigurante tot in stanga

Farurile sunt dintr-o singura bucata cu semnalizari in ele nu?

Da.


Oare putem face rost de farurile astea? Si daca am face rost, cred ca totusi ar fi probleme la cablaje Bine, este solutie si pentru asta, se poate modifica, dar sunt adeptul lucrurilor cat mai "de fabrica".

Deci, in concluzie, o masina mai bine finisata, mai aratoasa si diferita in sensul pozitiv al lucrurilor. Sa inteleg ca in romanica nu se va lansa si modelul asta care s-a lansat la indieni?

La romani cred o sa ajunga sub forma unui facelift ... o noua colectie. Eu as zice ca in toamna o sa vedem si la noi asa ceva.

EL. Driverx, fi serios cu problema la cablaje.

problema nu e la cablaje ci la reglaje... ca bat invers... ala din stanga mai sus...

Pai din cauza asta i-am spus si eu.

arata mult mai bine loganul din india dar si pretul porneste de la 7400 euro...deci ceva mai scump dar in pret se vede si calitatea in plus.
probabil ca romanii sunt mai saracii si nu isi permit o masina mai calitativa asa pana vine la noi a treia colectie logan mai avem de asteptat adica pana creste si nivelul de salarizare in romania si isi vor permite si romanii sa ea cel mai ieftin logan de 7400 euro.
probabil ca se va face in romania prin 2009 ce au indieni acuma.

Niste poze.
Foarte interesante emblemele din spate.

aha. mie mi s-a parut ca ai i-ai zis ca nu au problema cablurile...

nu-mi place stergatoru dreapta, e ca la scenic, bleah...

La noi este optiune cu tapiterie/interior bej? E slabiciunea mea!

frumos in comparatie cu loganul noustu,se vad schimbari majore,imi place spatele:d

NU observa nimeni ca nu e nici macare optional air-bag la pasager?
Nu observa nimeni ca in aia 7400 de coco, intra si la echiparea de baza AC-ul?
Si tot ca idee? Ati auzit ceva de ABS?

Oricum, interiorul bej e criminal.. Culoarea neagra e superba! Noi ramanem cu cazanele!

arata super negru! pe cand si la noi?

Parca auriul (sahara beige) ala se potriveste mai bine cu decorul indian. Imaginarul colectiv asociaza India cu mirodenii, palate, maharajahi, yoghini auriti, etc.

India e pe drumul de a deveni o superputere mondiala, revistele Time, Newsweek si The Economist au editat numere speciale cu miracolul in devenire indian. Industria IT indiana e in plin avant, o groaza de firme grele americane fac outsourcing in India asa ca n-o mai luati aiurea pe aratura si comparati India cu Romania. In cativa ani veti avea surprize cand veti vedea unde au ajuns tari precum India si China pe care voi le luati peste picior. Regele otelului european, multimiliardarul Mittal, e originar din India si ca el mai sunt multi (e adevarat ca n-o sa circule in Logan, totusi). Asa ca updatati-va si upgradati-va imaginile despre India si nu ramaneti la cliseele de la Teleenciclopedia.

merci sorinator, in contextul descris de tine nu mai am nici un fel de nedumeriri
poate doar am un pic de teama ca nu cumva sa-i jigneasca renault pe indieni cu loganul
india se afla in plin avant dupa cum zici si poate vor sa treaca direct la marci exclusiviste

daciafan: nu cred ca trebuie sa-ti faci asa mari probleme ca renault vinde un logan mai misto la ei decat la noi. Pe loganul indian nu vad nicaieri sa scrie dacia. Deci nu vand acelasi lucru, e alt brand. In loc de dacia-renault vand mahindra-renault
Si sa nu uitam un lucru: logan, dupa stiinta mea, nu are nimic de-a face la partea de design / proiectare cu dacia. Nu mai fiti asa de patrioti cu referire la logan, ca nu se justifica

ok adip iti dau dreptate m-am inflacarat degeaba si cum nu e prima data...mea culpa

Am vazut multa lume pe aici care se plange ca loganurile ca lumea se duc la export in india, ca aia au culori mai frumoase, etc, etc.
Insa cei care au zis aceste lucruri (ca loganele mai naspa raman la noi in tara si alea frumoase se duc in india), pot sa bage mana in foc ca acel logan se produce in ...Romania?
Ca asa si la Tondar-ul din Iran poate lumea zice ca arata mai bine si ca la romanasi raman ciurucurile. Atata doar ca ala nu se face in Romania.
Vi se pare ca asta din India se face in Romania?

Oamenii spun ca loganul ala arata mai bine, faptul ca spun ca astea fumoase se duc in india e doar o gresala, da priviti ce spune omu nu ce e pe margine.


klaus: credeam ca ai de gand sa faci vreo ironie a la Jiji becali:) in care sa anunti o surpriza cu look indian in Romania:)

Probabil ca oamenii s-au prins si au disparut pozele din cutiuta de unde le-am luat ieri.))))

Apropo de culori, negru ar fi fost bun si aici, dar poate am eu probleme de la privitul la monitor dar mi se par cam prost vopsite.( am vazut o poza cu barile de aproape)

Sunt ceva diferente intre echipari, in India fata de Romania. Pare ca acolo lipseste airbagul pasager, insa aerul conditionat e standard in toate echiparile, ca si "remote operated fuel tank lid" (deschidere comandata a capacului de la rezervor?!). Are "outside mirror with manual adjustment" doar in varianta de top - adica nu are oglinzi electrice?

Synopsis
• A real “wide bodied car”; redefines its segment in space, comfort and style.
• State-of-the-art engines including both petrol and latest generation 1.5-litre common rail diesel versions
• Price range: Petrol starting at Rs. 4.28 lakhs; Diesel starting at Rs. 5.47 lakhs.
• Available in selected Mahindra dealerships in 2 phases:
Phase 1: 10 cities, booking commences by April 14th;
Phase 2: Additional 15 cities, booking to commence by May.
Delivery will start 4 weeks after booking
• Logan marks Mahindra’s entry into passenger car market; Renault’s entry into India

Mumbai, April 3, 2007:

Mahindra Renault, a joint venture between M&M and Renault of France, today announced the launch of Logan in India. The Logan debuts in India with a host of class-defying features at an aggressive price. The Logan will roll out from Mahindra’s plant at Nashik, which has been upgraded with an installed capacity to produce 50,000 Logan annually.
The Logan redefines its segment in terms of spaciousness as well as performance, technology with the latest generation dCi common rail engine. It has been designed for the Indian market incorporating a contemporary styling and design.
The Logan will be available in both diesel and petrol versions. The Logan will be available in six colours, namely Toreador Red, Fiery Black, Sahara Beige, Mist Silver, Turf Green & Diamond White and will be available in selected Mahindra & Mahindra showrooms with Mahindra and Renault branding in major cities across the country.
The price of the vehicle ex-New Mumbai for the Petrol 1.4 and 1.6 versions would range from Rs. 4.28 lakhs to Rs. 5.69 lakhs. The price for the Diesel 1.5 version would range from Rs 5.47 lakhs to Rs. 6.44 lakhs. The same ex New Delhi will be Rs.4.35 lakhs to 5.76 lakhs for petrol versions and Rs.5.54 lakhs to Rs.6.51 lakhs for Diesel.

Mr. Anand Mahindra, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, said, "The Logan is a milestone for us as it marks our entry into the most competitive segment of the automotive market. The global quality platform of the Logan with its unmatched features makes it a landmark for the Indian car industry. The strengths of Renault and our passion for outperformance and customer centricity have offered a product that will appeal to the evolved Indian customer.”
Mr. Carlos Ghosn, President & CEO, Renault SA, said, "Today signals a new step in Renault’s global expansion. It marks the start of Renault sales on the Indian market and sees the first right hand drive version of Logan created to meet the needs of our Indian customers. I would like to congratulate the Mahindra-Renault team here in India for demonstrating how much can be achieved in a very short period of time.”
Mr Rajesh Jejurikar, Managing Director, Mahindra Renault Ltd, said, "The Logan packs in the aspirations of the Indian car lover and sets standards in every aspect, space, safety and engine performance. Add to this Logan’s fuel efficiency – 16 to 19 km/litre in Common Rail Diesel engine and 10 to 13 km/litre with petrol engine. The Logan delivers on our promise of great quality at a stunning price.”

The Logan is a wide bodied car, offers full and comfortable seating for three persons in the rear seat, which sports three separate headrests. Logan is the only product in its segment that offers these features for the middle passenger in the rear seat. It has a boot capacity of 510 litres, which is the best in its category.
Designed to cater to the aspirational requirements of customers, the Logan comes equipped with features that are truly world-class like air bag. Add to this the reliability and robustness of design, which have played a key role in Logan's global success since it was launched in 2004.
Logan has been adapted to suit the Indian driving conditions. The air-conditioning and heating system is designed to suit extreme climatic conditions that prevail in the sub-continent.

Logan – a vehicle for international growth for the Renault group

The Logan program was conceived with international development in mind, and contributes significantly to the growth target of 800,000 extra vehicles set by Renault Commitment 2009. By 2009, the production plan for Logan and its variants is 1 million.
Since its launch in 2004, Logan has proved to be a global success, both in emerging and established markets alike. Almost 420,000 Logan have been sold worldwide since it was launched. The Logan is being sold in 51 countries on five continents. With the India entry, the Logan marks its first right hand drive variant.

Bookings

The Logan will be available at M&M’s dealerships throughout India in two phases. In Phase 1, the Logan will be launched in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Nashik, Chandigarh & Ludhiana deliveries will start in May, followed by Phase 2 wherein the car will open for bookings in another 15 cities and deliveries will start from June. Details of further launches will be made available on the Mahindra-Renault website (www.mahindrarenault.com) and customers would be informed appropriately. The company has set up a 24-hour toll free numbers 1800-22-6006 & 09935066006 for its customers.

Feel the Space

The target customer groups for the Logan are families. This necessitated the need to have much more roomy interiors. The rear seating deserves a special mention for it offers generous headroom and legroom. A unique feature of the Logan is the third head-rest for the middle occupant in the rear seat. This is the only vehicle in its segment to offer this feature. The roominess has been further enhanced by the beige interiors that give a bright and plush feel to the occupants.
Another benchmark that Logan has set in its segment is the boot space it offers. With a capacity of 510 litre, the vehicle’s boot can carry luggage – big and small -and of all dimensions. The shape of the boot provides a low loading platform and is protected by the boot lining from the upper part of the rear bumper.

State of the art technologies

At the heart of the Logan is its state-of-the-art engine. This vehicle comes equipped with three engine options – 1.4 and 1.6 petrol and a 1.5 diesel. While the 1.4 petrol engine delivers 75hp, the 1.6 performs with 84 horses the diesel sibling gives 65 hp.
Both the engines are meshed with a five-speed manual gearbox.
The car uses the tried & tested JH gearbox that has already proved its worth in the Renault range. Logan's torque has been greatly enhanced at low speeds by redesigning the profile of the cams. Despite its spacious dimensions, the vehicle is relatively lightweight. It complies with the emission standards in force in India and can be adapted to more stringent norms that will be applicable in future. The power steering provides superior handling and enhances maneuverability with the help of a reduced turning radius of 5.25 metres. The driver gets an ergonomic seating position wherein he can view the display for all the data. An alphanumeric display in the centre of the dashboard brings together warning lights and data supplied by the onboard computer. The car also boasts of low NVH levels.

Latest generation diesel engine

The second-generation 1.5 dCi common rail diesel engine gives a performance that is yet unmatched in this segment. With the 1.5 dCi engine – a product of the Renault group’s powertrain range – Logan offers driving pleasure combined with an astounding fuel economy (14-18 km/litre). Emission levels too have been drastically reduced to 125g/km of CO2 that makes Logan highly competitive among diesel cars currently on the market. The second-generation common rail injection system developed for the 1.5 dCi is characterized by the supply of precisely the required quantity of pressurized fuel in a series of injections, improving the efficiency of combustion and saving fuel. The system also features dedicated injector calibration, enabling the injection timing and flow to be controlled for each injector individually.

Safety as a center preoccupation

Logan’s engine compartment layout allows stacking of powertrain components in the event of a frontal collision. In the upper portion, the load passes through the cowlside reinforcement, door pillars and door panels. The load in the middle part is borne by the front cross-member. The sub-frame in the lower portion of the car helps absorb energy.
The central pillar protects the pelvis in the event of a side impact. The fuel tank has been placed under the floorpan to prevent being punctured in case of a collision from the rear. A cross-member in the back of the rear bench seat restricts the danger of objects in the boot entering the cabin.
Internally the dashboard is made of polypropylene that is effective in absorbing high energies. The glove compartment and rest of the lower part of the dashboard are designed to reduce impact on the legs and ankles of the front occupants.
Style exemplified Logan's exterior design is clearly highlighted by accented wheel arches and sleek body sides and bonnet. The rear lamp clusters, set at an angle, smooth out the car's structured edges. The Renault badge is placed prominently on the grille, with headlamps that give a sharp look to the vehicle.

Leading robustness and reliability

The Logan project did not compromise on reliability and durability. Concerning engines, both petrol and diesel engines had already proved their worth in the Renault range. In addition, Logan underwent stringent tests covering a very wide variety of driving conditions to ensure real durability, with particular attention paid to protecting the bodywork. This was done by injecting wax into the box sections, systematic application of sealant on the external cabin joints and reinforced underbody anti-chip protection. Logan has been adapted to suit the Indian driving conditions. For example, the air-conditioning and heating system is designed to suit extreme climatic conditions that prevail in the sub-continent.
Low running and maintenance costs were also priorities. A top service quality will be ensured by the Mahindra dealer network.

Exchange rates on April 2, 2007:
1 Indian Rupee = 0.01734 Euro
1 Indian Rupee = 0.02315 US Dollar

sursa: renault.com

Drive like a king.

http://www.mahindrarenault.com

check this out. Violet, mi se pare sau vad piele in interior? Zice si ceva de jdpowers cum ca ar fi in top, insa cum nu cred in jd power










oare cand vom avea si noi un asemenea interior?





ar fi scump de implementat ca optiune? Ca eu cred ca se schimba doar culoarea (adica adaugarea culorii)

sursa: http://mahindralogan.forumotion.com/mahind...cbde66a17efaf43

safety car in india

Nu pot sa nu evidentiez calitatea impecabila a materialului si cusaturii de pe volan

dap, mai bune decat la hyundai

astia primesc si ei faza 2?????