Tata Movus Models
Diesel Models
Tata Movus CX
All the variants have been equipped with a powerful 2.2-litre VARICOR diesel power plant that displaces 2179cc and it is mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. It has the ability to produce 118.35bhp at 4000rpm in combination with a commanding torque of 250Nm between just 1500 to 3000rpm. This variant is equipped with features like power steering with tilt adjustment, heater, tip-tap ORVMs, front room lamp, digital trip meter, magazine pockets in door trims, bottle holder, inside door handles with black and silver inserts, cable operated remote fuel flap, sun visor with vanity mirror and mobile holder in center console. It also features mud flaps, door trims with fabric inserts, and an 80 AH-12V battery. Its safety aspects include child lock, high mount stop lamp, 90A alternator interior fan, height adjustable seat belts, anti-glare inside rear view mirror, driver door ajar warning and motorized head lamps adjustment.
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Tata Movus CX 7 Seater Captain
This trim has same features that are already available in CX variant, except that, its second row comes fitted with captain seats.
Tata Movus CX 8 Seater
This variant is equipped with all the features that are incorporated in CX trim. The only change is that it comes with an eight seating option with front facing seats fitted in the third row.
Tata Movus CX 9 Seater
This variant comes with 9 seater option with bench seats in the second row and side facing seats in the third row. Apart from this, the remaining aspects are same as those given in CX 8 seater trim.
Tata Movus LX
This trim is equipped with features like a heating, ventilation and AC unit, side foot step, and 120A alternator inside fan. Beside these, all the other features are same as those incorporated to the CX trim.
Tata Movus LX 7 Seater Captain
Apart from the captain seats in the second row, it has all the features that are already incorporated to the LX trim.
Tata Movus LX 8 Seater
Apart from the 8 seating option, this trim has all the aspects that are already integrated to the LX trim. Also this variant is equipped with front facing seats in the third row.
Tata Movus LX 9 Seater
This variant is available with nine seater option with second row bench seats and third row captain seats. Its remaining aspects are quite the same as those equipped in LX 8 seater variant.
Mileage
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.
This newly introduced model comes equipped with a sophisticated 4-cylinder, VARICOR diesel power plant. The optimized body weight helps the engine to deliver a mileage in the range of 15 to 16 Kmpl, which is impressive.
Power of Tata Movus
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.
Both the CX and LX variants have been equipped with a 2.2-litre engine that is based on DOHC valve configuration. This 4-cylinder engine can churn out a peak power of 118.35bhp at 4000rpm while developing a commanding torque output of 250Nm at just 1500 to 3000rpm, which is ideal for city maneuvering.
Colours
Colors available with all variants of Tata Movus
Arctic Silver
Arctic White
Acceleration & Pick-Up
Tata Movus Gear
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.
The all new Tata Movus is powered by a 2179cc diesel motor that comes incorporated with an advanced CSC+SAC clutch. It enables the motor to deliver a reliable performance and at the same time it helps the vehicle to reach a top speed in the range of 140 to 150 Kmph. On the other hand, it can reach a 100 kmph speed mark from a standstill in a time span of approximately 15 to 16 seconds, which is quite good.
Tata Movus Exteriors
This newly launched utility vehicle has a large yet light weight body structure that is equipped with masculine cosmetics. To begin with the frontage, it has a large black colored bumper that comes incorporated with a wide air intake section along with rugged design that gives an intimidating look to the front. Additionally, the car maker has fitted a black colored protective cladding, which will provide additional safety from minor damages. The headlight cluster has an aggressive design and it is equipped with a pair of high intensity halogen headlamps and turn indicators. It surrounds a large radiator grille with three horizontally positioned strip, which has chrome finish and embossed with the company's badge. The front windscreen is very large and has a pair of intermittent wipers. It is also accompanied with a flat bonnet that has a few expressive lines on it. The side profile of this utility vehicle looks pretty decent with some trendy styling aspects. The company has decorated its side profile with captivating body graphics that makes it an elegant utility vehicle in its class.
Here, its wheel arches have been fitted with a set of conventional 15 inch steel wheels that are further equipped with elegantly designed full wheel caps and covered with tubeless radial tyres. The external mirror caps and the door handles are in black color, while the A, B, C and D pillars are done up in body color. The company is offering a side stepper to the LX trim, which makes it easy to gain access to the cabin. Coming to the rear, this new utility vehicle has a boxy looking structure, wherein it is equipped with elegantly crafted clear lens taillight cluster that amplifies the rear. The boot lid is very large and it is decorated with a chrome plated company's badge along with a black colored strip that is fitted just above the license plate. The rear of the top end version also gets a foot stepper, which will add to the convenience.
Exterior Measurements:
This latest utility vehicle looks much bigger in size because of its height and width. It has a total length of 4421mm along with a decent width of 1780mm. It has a very good height of 1940mm and a minimum ground clearance of 180mm (unladen). On the other hand, it comes with a wheelbase of 2550mm, which is quite large. The company is offering this utility vehicle with a large fuel tank that can store 65 litres of diesel in it.
Tata Movus Interior
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.
The internal cabin of Tata Movus is extremely spacious with great head, leg and shoulder room. The manufacturer has used good quality materials inside the cabin, which creates a plush ambiance. The dashboard is sleek and comes with a trendy design that further adds to its elegance. There are a lot of silver inserts inside the cabin, especially on the central console and door handles, which further accentuates the insides. It has a conventional three spoke steering wheel based on rack and pinion system, which comes with a tilt adjustment function, which adds to the convenience of the driver. As said above, both the CX and LX trims of this model series are available with 7, 8 and 9 seater options. The seven seater trim is blessed with captain seats in the first and second row, while its third row is equipped with side facing seats. The nine seater trim comes with the same setup, but its second row is equipped with bench seats. On the other hand, the eight seater variant is blessed with front facing bench seats in the second and third row, which makes it quite comfortable for the occupants. The car maker has installed several utility based features inside the cabin like a fan, sun visors with vanity mirror, bottle holders, illumination ignition key slot, mobile holder in central console and so on.
Interior Comfort:
This all new Tata Movus is available in two trim levels with slight variation in terms of features. Both these trims have been equipped with some crucial features including a heater, power steering system with tilt adjustment, tip-tap outside rear view mirrors, ebony black colored fabric and vinyl combination seat upholstery, cable operated remote fuel flap, internal door handles with black and silver paint, illumination ignition key slot, front room lamp, mud flaps, fabric inserts on door trims and a 90A cabin fan. It also features an instrument panel with adjustable light intensity function that features a digital trip meter along with other utility functions. In addition to these, the LX trim also features a 120A cabin fan, side foot stepper and manually operated air conditioning system. On the other hand, the seven seater trim is available with captain seats in the second row, while the eight and nine seater variants are available with bench seats in the second row.
Interior Measurements:
This newly launched utility vehicle is one of the most spacious in its segment. It comes with roomy head and shoulder space, unlike its other competitors. On the other hand, the leg space in the cockpit is quite large, whereas it is rather decent in the second and third row as well. However, the third row of the seven and nine seater trim has a lesser shoulder and leg space, which is not expected to be a big concern for the buyers.
Engine and Performance
Tata Movus Engine
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.
Tata Motor Group is offering this latest utility vehicle with an advanced 2.2-litre, VARICOR diesel power plant that comes incorporated with a newly developed 260 dia 'Concentric Sleeve Cylinder' and 'Self Actuating Clutch'. This further adds to the durability of its engine, while reducing the efforts on the clutch. The company has used a DOHC (dual overhead cam shaft) based valve configuration for this motor. It is incorporated with four cylinders, which have been further fitted with 16 valves. It has the ability to produce a maximum power of 118.35bhp at 4000rpm that results in generating a peak power output of 250Nm in the range of 1500 to 3000rpm, which is quite good. The company has skillfully mated this engine with a sophisticated five speed manual transmission gearbox that distributes the torque output to the front wheels and produces a decent mileage. The manufacturer claims that this vehicle can deliver a maximum mileage of 16 Kmpl, which is impressive considering its caliber.
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Stereo & Accessories
Tata Movus Accessories
Ed's Take: The Movus gets power windows, power steering, aftermarket music system on the top of the line version.
At present, both the variants have been equipped with basic accessories like sun visors with vanity mirror, cabin fan, front room lamp and ebony black fabric seat upholstery with vinyl inserts. However, buyers can customize this utility vehicle with aspects like leather seat upholstery, assist grips with coat hooks, a music system with speakers, leather wrapped steering and gear knob cover, floor mats and carpets and a number of other similar accessories. The automobile market is flooded with several such options that helps in personalizing the vehicle as per the owner's choice. Other advanced features that can be incorporated are a navigation system with a touchscreen display, video entertainment system, alloy wheels, child seats, remote central locking and many other such functions.
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Wheels
Tata Movus Wheels
Both the CX and LX trims are being offered with a set of conventional 15 inch steel wheels. These rims are covered with a set of high performance tubeless radial tyres of size 215/75 R15, that can provide superior grip on any road condition.
Braking & Handling
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.
The front wheels of this Tata Movus utility vehicle have been equipped with a pair of high performance disc brakes that are accompanied with a single pot caliper each. Its rear wheels have been fitted with conventional drum brakes that works in combination with discs and offers reliable braking at all times. It is blessed with a robust suspension system, wherein its front axle is fitted with independent double wishbone suspension system that is loaded with coil springs. Its rear axle is equipped with parabolic leaf spring suspension system, which keeps the vehicle well balanced. On the other hand, the car maker has also equipped anti roll bars, which further reinforces the suspension mechanism and reduces the rolling motion of vehicle. This trim is also blessed with a hydraulic rack and pinion based power assisted steering system, which will reduce the efforts of driver and makes handling easier in heavy traffic.
Safety and Security
Ed's Take: The safety features on the Movus are seat belts for all the front facing passengers. Even the handling of the Movus has been improved.
This SUV is quite large, but its weight is optimized for reducing the wear and tear on various body parts like the front and rear axle's, tyres as well as on the overall structure, thereby it increases the durability of this vehicle. On the other hand, it comes with safety aspects, which include motorized head lamps adjustment, driver door ajar warning, height adjustable seat belts, high mount third brake light, child safety locks for the rear doors and an anti glare inside rear view mirror as well.
Pros & Cons
Tata Movus Pros :
1. Exterior appearance is quite attractive with stylish decals and muscular body line.
2. Internal cabin space is rather impressive.
3. Dependable and acclaimed VARICOR engine with good performance.
4. Easy to maneuver power steering system.
5. Robust wheels equipped with sturdy radial tyres.
Tata Movus Cons :
1. Engine noise, vibration and harshness can be reduced.
2. Boot compartment is negligible unless seats are folded.
3. Mileage is rather less in comparison with other contenders.
4. Ground clearance has to be better for this vehicle.
5. Absence of music system, engine immobilizer, central locking is not good.