Logan strides in

Logan strides in The eagerly awaited Mahindra Renault Logan is launched at a stunnigly low price.

The much awaited Mahindra Renault Logan has finally been launched in India with a stunning price tag of Rs. 4.2 lacs (ex-Mumbai) for the base 1.4-litre petrol version. Also on offer are a more powerful 1.6-litre petrol model priced at Rs. 5.6 lacs and the frugal 1.5-litre common-rail diesel version which is priced from Rs. 5.4-lacs to Rs. 6.4 lacs for the base and top end versions respectively.

The Logan also marks the official entry of French carmaker Renault into India with Mahindra as its partner in this new venture. The Logan which is Renault’s world car has already been launched in over 50 countries worldwide and sold over 450,000 units so far. The new venture in India has a capacity of 50,000 cars per annum which would be increased over time. The car is aimed at those buyers who are looking to upgrade from hatchback models like the Indica, Getz and Zen and who want a spacious sedan without paying too much more money for their new set of wheels. The Logan is also aimed at C-segment buyers of cars like the Honda City who want a less expensive sedan that also offers the option of a diesel engine. The company plans to start taking bookings for the Logan in 10 major cities across India in the first phase with the car becoming available all-India from November