Key Highlights
- Kolkata man’s social media post brings attention to defects in Tata Tiago EV
- Images and videos vividly showcase dents, interior flaws
- Another customer from Bengaluru shares similar grievances about a defective Tata Nexon
Chitrabhanu Pathak’s eagerly anticipated journey into electric vehicle ownership took an unexpected turn as he found himself navigating a series of challenges with his newly purchased Tata Tiago EV XZ Plus Tech LUX. Priced at Rs. 12 lakhs, the dream car quickly transformed into a source of frustration, prompting Pathak to share his ordeal on social media platform X. Also Read | Tesla’s India Entry At Risk: No Subsidies On EV Imports, What’s Next For Elon Musk?
Unveiling Of Issues
Pathak’s post on X served as a visual exposé, showcasing a myriad of problems plaguing his Tata Tiago EV. From dents on the door to structural issues within the vehicle’s interior, the images and videos presented full documentation of the car’s flaws, all recorded during visits to the service center. Notably, the post underscored the unsuccessful attempts at spot welding by the service center to remedy a persistent cranking noise.
Continuous Quality Concerns: A Frustrating Eight-Month Journey
Despite eight months of ownership, Pathak’s dissatisfaction lingered as the videos highlighted strange noises persisting during driving, indicative of unresolved quality concerns. Expressing his dismay, Pathak remarked, “A gift from Tata Motors. An underprepared Tiago EV XZPLUS TECHLUX car from Tata Motors. Paid twelve lakh rupees to get this luxury car, but got a faulty one with major manufacturing defects. Service center spot welded to stop the cranking noise from the car. But all in vain.”
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Another Customer Shares Defective Tata Nexon Experience
Pathak’s experience is not one incident. Sharath Kumar from Bengaluru echoed similar frustrations after receiving a defective Tata Nexon, priced at Rs. 18.2 lakhs. In an Instagram video, Kumar disclosed unexpected defects that marred the long-awaited delivery of his vehicle, shedding light on the challenges faced by customers dealing with manufacturing discrepancies from Tata Motors.
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