Cars In India

Maruti Alto

admin — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:17:21 +0000

Maruti Alto, best selling car in India, is a nice car both in terms of price and quality. A city car, it offers the combination of good fuel economy, better mileage and good performance. Specially made for Indian cities, it is easy to drive on crowded roads. For the starters, it is a good choice.

Design and Interior
Maruti Alto has functional interior. The speedometer is large and easy to read but there is no tachometer. Odometer and tripmeter are on the same digital LCD display so you have to switch between them by using a button. Dashboard cabinet has enough space to store bare essentials. The boot space can accommodate enough luggage. The AC of Maruti Alto is effective, but it uses most of the power of this tiny car.

A long drive in Alto is always a pleasure. Fabric seat upholstery makes sitting during long journeys comfortable. One can calculate the distance travelled with electronic trip meter. A cabin lamp lits interiors of the car.

Variants, Price and Mileage
The car is available in the variants of Alto Std, Alto Lx and Alto Lxi. It can be bought in the price range of about Rs 2.5 lakhs.

Engine
The car is equipped with 796cc, 3-cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder MPFI, FC engine with 32 Bit ECM. It delivers the maximum power of 47 PS 6200rpm and 62 NM torque at 3000rpm which makes it able to touch the mark of 100 km/h in just 20 seconds. Alto uses Maruti 800′s highly fuel-efficient, 3-pot motor with a four-valve head and its electronic tachometer results in unmatched fuel efficiency.

Safety
Maruti Alto is quite a safe car to drive on Indian roads. Its high tensile steel side door beams guard against front, rear and side collision impact. Computerised Anti Theft System (iCATS) protects the vehicle from car thieves. Collapsible steering column lessens injuries to the driver in event of accident.

Technical Specifications of Maruti Alto

WEIGHT
Kerb weight	ALTO	725 kg
ALTO LX/ALTO LXi	740 kg
Gross vehicle weight	1165 kg

ENGINE
Swept volume	796cc
Engine type	FC engine, 4 valves
Per cylinder MPFI
No. of cylinders	3
Engine control	32 bit computer
Maximum power	47 bhp @ 6200 rpm
Maximum torque	62 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Transmission	5 speed, all
synchromesh, manual

SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Front	McPherson Strut with torsion type anti-roll bar
Rear	Coil spring with double action telescopic shock absorbers

SEATING
Capacity	4 persons

TYRES
Tyre size	145 / 80 R12

FEATURES AVAILABLE IN MARUTI ALTO

EXTERIOR	Alto Standard	Alto LX	Alto LXi
Front Bumper	Y	Y	Y
Dynamic Front Grill	Y	Y	Y
S mark	Y	Y	Y
INTERIOR
Fabric seats		Y	Y
Moulded carpet	Y	Y	Y
Luggage compartment carpet	Y	Y	Y
Moulded door trims	Y	Y	Y
Cabin lamp	Y	Y	Y
Electronic Tripmeter	Y	Y	Y
Floor front console with cup holders		Y	Y
Floor rear console	Y	Y	Y
Glove Box	Y	Y	Y
Front door pockets	Y	Y	Y
COMFORT
AC with heater		Y	Y
Rotary control for AC		Y	Y
Tinted glasses		Y	Y
Outside rear view mirror (RHS)	Y	Y	Y
Remote fuel lid opener		Y	Y
Electronic power steering			Y
SAFETY
Clear lens headlamps	Y	Y	Y
Head lamp leveling device – 4 steps	Y	Y	Y
Clear lens tail lamps	Y	Y	Y
Collapsible steering column	Y	Y	Y
Side-impact beams	Y	Y	Y
Rear door child safety lock	Y	Y	Y
Front and rear seat belts	Y	Y	Y
Rear seat head restraints		Integrated	Integrated
High mount stop lamp	Y	Y	Y
Booster assisted brakes	Y	Y	Y

Zen Estilo

admin — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:16:22 +0000

Zen Estilo, a modified version of Maruti Zen, is premium compact car. Estilo, borrowed from aSpanish word for ‘style’ is a combination of European sophistication and Japanese simplicity. Designed to suit Indian conditions, Zen Estilo is roomier than the original Zen and sports a bigger engine. Due to highly good drivability, driving in city is fun with Zen Estilo.

Design and Interior
Zen Estilo has better boot space and air-conditioning. Smooth flowing and monoform design gives Estilo a look of miniaturized family van. The car has blend of the jellybean and tallboy designs, making for an attractive design. The car has plush, premium interiors. It has a two-tone color theme and its seats have been redesigned for providing better support and sport fresh new upholstery which matches the dual tone color theme of the interior.

The car has seating capacity of five persons. Keyless entry system, front/rear power-windows system, rear defogger are additional features in VXi. The dual-toned beige color interiors of the car are quiet impressive. Dash design and silver trim add to its appeal. The seats have been designed ergonomically. The car has enough space ensuring relaxing ride.

Variants, Price and Mileage
The car is available in three variants.

Maruti Zen Estilo Lx
Maruti Zen Estilo Lxi
Maruti Zen Estilo Vxi

Price range starts at Rs 3.2 lakhs.

Engine
Zen Estilo carries a 1,061cc, four-cylinder engine and five-speed gearbox combo. It gives a peak power of 64bhp at 6,200 rpm and maximum torque of 84Nm at 3,500 rpm. The engine delivers 64 bhp and its low-end torque makes it ideal for Indian city conditions. It has reliable and virtually maintenance-proof

Safety
The car has ventilated disc front brake and drum rear brake. Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and dual airbags for driver are provided as optional equipment in VXi variant.

Length	3495
Width	1475 (LX, LXi), 1495 (VXi)
Height	1595
Wheel Base	2360
Tread, Front	1295
Tread , Rear	1290
Turning Radius (m)	4.6
Seating Capacity	5 Persons
Ground Clearance	165
Max Power (bhp/rpm)	64 / 6,200
Max Torque (Nm/rpm)	84 / 3,500
Engine	F10D
Engine Capacity (cc)	1061
Engine Type	4 cyl
Transmission	5MT
Drive	2WD
Clutch Type	Cable
Kerb Weight (kg)	855 (LX, LXi), 875 (VXi)
GVW (kg)	1275
Tyre Size	145 / 70 R13 (LX, LXi), 155 / 65 R13 (VXi)
Fuel Tank Capacity (lt)	35
Front Brake	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake	Drum
Transmission Type	Manual – 5 Speed, All Synchromesh with two overdrive gears
Suspension System	Front: McPherson Strut with Torsion type roll control device Rear: Coil Spring, Gas filled shock absorbers with three link rigid and isolated trailing arm
Power Steering	Type: Electronic Power Steering (EPS) (LXi & VXi)

Tata Sumo

admin — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:15:21 +0000

The Tata Sumo is one of the earliest multi-utility vehicles launched by Tata Motors in 1997 in India. Since then the vehicle has proved to be a first class performer especially on the tough Indian roads. It is one of the most successful cars in the utility vehicle segment. The key features of the vehicle are its turbo engine and strong body which make the vehicle well suited for the harsh Indian roads. Plus, the car can be used for commercial utility purposes as well. Overall, it’s a good investment and value for money car. Since its inception, the car has undergone a series of changes and major uplifts to give stiff competition to other similar MUVs. The vehicle received its name from Mr. Sumant Moolgaonkar (Su-Mo) who played a key role in bringing in revolutionary changes in TELCO. If you are planning to buy the Tata Sumo and are looking for detailed information on the same, then explore the sections that follow.

Design & Style
Along with superior performance, the Tata Sumo has also been designed with a touch of elegance highlighting its bulky look. Although the exterior is not so lavish, the styled bumpers, carbon finish console, and full fabric upholstery are definitely a treat for the eyes. The improved side claddings, body colored rear view mirrors and door handles, and alloy wheels are what make the vehicle stand apart from its other competitors in the market. The seats are comfortable and spacious although a few people may find the leg space insufficient. The vehicle is also equipped with internal antennae and front and rear fog lamps. The height adjustable driver’s seat, power windows and tilt adjustable steering wheel are a delight for any motorist.

Engine
The Tata Sumo is backed by a powerful 2.0L Inline bhp diesel turbo engine that improves fuel consumption and gives you better mileage. The powerful turbo engine pumps out 67 bhp @ 4.500 rpm and manages 117.5 Nm of torque @ 2,500 rpm. The vehicle is equipped with an independent suspension coil spring along with an anti-roll bar in the front and leaf spring at the rear. It has also has hydraulic double acting dampers to absorb shocks, thus ensuring a smooth driving experience.

Safety
Tata has incorporated all the essential safety features in this vehicle. These include front seat belts with retractors and rear seat belts, both being ELR type. The vehicle also has ventilated front disc brakes, adhesive bonded, tinted and shadow bands on the top, child safety locks on the rear doors, an anti-theft device immobilizer, ignition cum steering lock, and remote central locking facility as well. The height adjustable front headrest and laminated windshield glass will make your driving experience pleasurable.

Variants & Price
The Tata Sumo is available in a plethora of colors including arctic silver, quartz black, passion red, pacific blue, arctic white, river rock green, and marble beige. The ex-showroom price of this vehicle is between Rs 5.9 lakhs and Rs 8.17 lakhs.

Technical Specifications & Features

Overview
Make	TATA
Model	Sumo
Body Type	MUV
Number of Doors	5
Seating Capacity	7
Fuel Tank Capacity	65 lites
Dimensions
Length	4505 mm
Width	1780 mm
Height	2070 mm
Wheelbase	2400 mm
Ground Clearance	170 mm
Weight
Kerb Weight	1940 kg
Engine
Type	In-Line Engine
Number of Cylinders	4
Transmission	Manual
Max.Power	64(90 PS) / 4300
Max. Torque	190/2000-3000
Suspension
Front Suspension	Independent double wishbone with coil springs
Rear Suspension	Parabolic lead spring
Brakes
Front	Disc brakes
Rear	Drum brakes with auto slack adjustor
Steering Type	Manual
Tyre Size	215 R 15 LT Radial

Tata Indigo XL

admin — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:14:29 +0000

Tata Motors Limited, a leading Indian automobile manufacturer, was set up as a locomotive producer. When JRD Tata founded it in 1945, he never could have imagined that the company would grow exponentially and eventually ace the market of commercial vehicles. It was in 1954 that it entered the motor business and rolled out its first heavy truck in collaboration with Daimler-Benz AG. As a medium and heavy commercial vehicle manufacturer, today it is India’s largest and among the worlds top five automobile manufacturers. The early 1990s saw Tata Motors spreading its tentacles into the car market and the result was the Tata Indica, the first indigenously produced car in India. Its success both in Indian and the European markets gave a fillip to Tata’s car manufacturing. Now, with more than three million of its vehicles plying on the Indian roads, Tata Motors has a made a name for itself in car production. With the unveiling of the Tata Indigo XL in 2007, India got its first indigenous entry-level sedan. A blend of comfort, luxury, style and performance, the Indigo XL has also won the award for the best selling sedan in India. If your curiosity is whetted to know more, the information below will shed more light on the Tata indigo XL.

Design & Comfort
The Indigo XL is a more spacious, more comfortable and a more luxurious version of its earlier version, the Indigo SX. It is evident from an overall increase in the length, width and height from its previous model. Some of its unique features include body colored bumpers and clean lens headlamps. The interiors are expanded with increased legroom. The seats are made of European leather and the six-way powered front seats have lumbar support. The rear seats have separate independently controlled air conditioners. Passenger comfort is optimized with the design of the rear seats which have central armrests with cup holders and convenience trays. The luxury experience is further enhanced by a new soft-feel wood and leather steering wheel and one-touch power windows. However, the luxury factor does end with that. There is a DVD based four-speaker integrated entertainment system that comes with headrest-mounted twin LCD screens. There is also a blue-tooth connectivity that allows conversation to happen over car speakers. There is also a 12 V socket fitted into the rear console that enables electronic equipment to be charged. If you have felt that the chiller compartment is found wanting in the car, the Indigo XL provides a solution for that too. There is a chiller compartment in the glove box which is one of the many conveniences offered by this car.

Engine
The Tata Indigo gives you two choices with regard to the engine. One is the 1.4 L petrol mode which is a dual-cam unit breathing through 16 valves. It pumps out a power of 101 PS@ 6100 rpm and 124 Nm torque @ 3,500 rpm. The diesel model of Indigo XL is equipped with 1.4 L Turbo-charged Dicor engine that delivers 70 PS @ 4000 rpm and a maximum torque of 140Nm @ 1800 rpm. The maximum speed for the two models varies. The petrol model reaches top speed at 164km/h while the diesel sedan peaks at 156 km/h.

Safety
Some of the safety features found in all variants are the built-in immobilizer with remote keyless entry, central locking and anti-theft system. Submarine front seats, child safety locks in the rear doors, audio warning signal for driver’s seat belt, body control module, etc. In addition, above 1,500 rpm, the doors get auto-locked.

Variants & Price
The Tata Indigo XL is available in two versions, i.e. petrol and diesel versions. The petrol version includes The Grand Petrol and Classic Petrol, while the diesel variant includes Grand Dicor and Classic Dicor. The sedan is available in three body styles, viz., Royal Burgundy, Ivory White, Arctic Silver and Carbon Black. Apart from the petrol and diesel variants, Indigo XL also comes in three variants of body style that include the sedan, station wagon and estate style. The car is priced between Rs.5.30 -7 Lakhs.

Technical Specifications & Features

Overview
Make	Indigo XL
Body Type	Sedan
Number of Doors	5
Seating Capacity	5
Fuel Tank Capacity	42 L
Dimensions
Length	4377mm
Width	1620mm
Height	1540mm
Wheelbase	2650mm
Wheel Track Front	1380mm
Wheel Track Rear	1360mm
Ground Clearance	165mm
Weight
Gross Weight	1550kg
Kerb Weight	1150kg
Engine
Type	1.4L MPFi DOHC with 32-bit Microprocessor (Classic Petrol, Grand Petrol) 1.4L Turbo-charged DiCOR (Classic Dicor, Grand Dicor)
Number of Cylinders	4
Displacement	1396cc
Transmission	5 Gears, Manual
Max. Power	101 PS @ 6100 rpm (Classic Petrol and Grand Petrol) 70 PS @ 4000 rpm
Max. Torque	124 Nm @ 3500 rpm (Classic Petrol and Grand Petrol) 140 Nm @ 1800 rpm (Classic Dicor and Grand Dicor)
Suspension
Front Suspension	Independent McPherson strut with anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension	Independent 3-link McPherson strut with anti-roll bar
Brakes
Front	Discs
Rear	Drums
Steering Type	Rack and Pinion
Tyre Size	175/65 R14

Tata Indigo SX

admin — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:13:23 +0000

Tata Indigo SX was launched in 2005 by Tata Motors, the largest makers of automobiles in India. It is a stylish car loaded with all modern accoutrements. Like all Tata models, this car has also been liked by the end users. Developed with Indian roads in mind, the car could be your four-wheeled vehicle in India.

Design and Comfort
For comfort of the passengers, the car has been equipped with features like Electronic instrument cluster with digital odometer, 2 trip meters with light intensity control, Gear shift knob, HVAC, Power steering, Rear centre armrest, Steering Wheel and Power Windows. Some striking features of the interior are Analog clock, Anti-glare Inner rear View Mirror, Beige interiors, Boot lamp, Cabin lamp with spot reading lamp, Door pads, Height adjustable driver`s seat, Leather upholstery on seats, Moulded Roof Lining, New AC fascia, Rear defogger, Rear seat with double folding backrest, Socket for mobile charger, Soft-painted dashboard, Spectacles case, VCD player etc.

Exteriors of the car have been enhanced by the alloy wheels, bumpers, Chrome strip on door rub rails, Door rub rails, Front fog lamps, Outer rear view mirror, Rear fog lamp, Sill valance cover, and Turn signal lamps.

Variants and Price
Tata Indigo SX is available in diesel and petrol options. Ex-showroom price of car in Mumbai is Rs 6.1 lakhs.

Engine
The car has turbocharged 1405 cc indirect ignition diesel engine with inter cooler giving a maximum torque of 13.5 kgm @2500rpm and maximum power of 70 PS@4500rpm.

Safety
Standard safety features have been incorporated in Tata Indigo SX including Audio warning signal for driver seat belt, Central Locking, Child Safety locks on Rear Doors, High mounted stop lamp, Key in/out,door open audio warning signal, Remote release for fuel and trunk lid, Seat belts etc. The car has Rack and pinion type steering wheel with collapsible steering column.

Technical Specifications

Engines
Engines Diesel	Turbo-charged 1405 cc Indirect Injection Engine with Intercooler (TDi) Max. Power – 70 PS @ 4500 rpm Max. Torque – 13.5 kgm @ 2500 rpm
Petrol	1405 cc MPFI Petrol Engine with 32-Bit Microprocessor. Max. Power – 85 PS @ 5500 rpm Max. Torque – 11 kgm @ 3000 rpm
Suspension
Front	Independent McPherson strut with anti-roll bar
Rear	Independent 3 link McPherson strut with anti-roll bar
Steering
Type	Rack and pinion type with collapsible steering column. Power assistance available on both models.
Turning Radius	5.0 m
Brakes
Type	Vacuum assisted dual circuit, diagonal split hydraulic brakes through tandem master cylinder
Rear	Drum brake
Front	Disc brake
Tyres & Wheels
Type	Radial Tube
Size	175/65 R 14 Alloy wheels
Seating
Front	2 persons
Rear	3 persons (with centre armrest folded)
Fuel Tank
Capacity	42 litres
Weight
Kerb Weight (kg):	Petrol-1115; Diesel-1140
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg):	Petrol-1510; Diesel-1515

Features

Exterior	GSX	SX
Alloy wheels
Bumpers	Body-coloured	Body-coloured
Chrome strip on door rub rails
Door rub rails	Body-coloured	Body-coloured
Front fog lamps
Outer rear view mirror	Both Sides (Electrically Adjustable)	Both Sides (Electrically Adjustable)
Rear fog lamp
Sill valance cover
Turn signal lamps	Clear Lens	Clear Lens

Interior	GSX	SX
Analog clock	Yes (with White dial)	Yes (with Black dial)
Anti-glare Inner rear View Mirror
Beige interiors
Boot lamp
Cabin lamp with spot reading lamp	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Door pads	Fabric Insert	Fabric Insert
Height adjustable driver`s seat	Mechanical	Mechanical
Leather upholstery on seats
Moulded Roof Lining
New AC fascia
Rear defogger
Rear seat with double folding backrest
Socket for mobile charger	Yes (Centre console)	Yes (Centre console)
Soft-painted dashboard
Spectacles case
VCD player with MP3: with headrest mounted LCD Screens

Comfort	GSX	SX
Electronic instrument cluster with digital odometer & 2 trip meters with light intensity control	White with aluminium finish rings	Black with aluminium finish rings
Gear shift knob	Leather-wrapped	Leather-wrapped
HVAC
Power steering
Rear centre armrest
Steering Wheel	4 spoke, leather-wrapped	4 spoke, leather-wrapped
Windows (Front & Rear)	Power Windows	Power Windows

Safety	GSX	SX
Audio warning signal for driver seat belt
Central Locking
Child Safety locks on Rear Doors
High mounted stop lamp
Key in/out,door open audio warning signal
Remote release for fuel and trunk lid
Seat belts	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Tata Indigo

admin — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:12:46 +0000

Tata Indigo, the first of Indian sedans, comes with state-of the-art features offering total comfort and luxury. Competitively priced, the car offers value for money. Having a number of India-specific features, the car has always been liked by Indian consumers.

Design and Interiors
Impressive front grille and sparkling headlamps make Tata Indo look classy. In the rear end, the vehicle has a trendy taillights cluster. The comfortable seats on Indigo CS offer a relaxing ride to its occupants. Despite being a compact car, it provides enough leg and head room for both front and rear seat passengers. The vehicle has well-appointed interiors, comfy steering wheel and gearshift knob. The petrol models are available with beige interiors, while the diesel models get black leather upholstery. The air conditioning system is effective and the instrument cluster looks trendy.

Variants and Price
Tata Indigo is available in petrol and diesel variants. The petrol variants of the car are GLE, GLS, and GLX, while the diesel versions come in two models LX and LS. The models are in the price tag of approximate Rs 4.75 lakhs to Rs 5.90 lakhs.

Engine
The petrol variants of Tata Indigo are run by 1396 cc MPFI engine with 32-bit microprocessor, which delivers the power of 85 PS @ 5500 rpm and maximum torque of 122 Nm @ 3500 rpm. Desel variants are equipped with a 32-bit microprocessor based 1396 cc DICOR (Direct Injection Common Rail) 16-valve engine, producing a maximum output of 70 PS @ 4000 rpm and 140 Nm of torque at 1800-3000 rpm.

Safety
Advanced safety systems have been incorporated in the car. Safety measures include Child safety locks on rear doors, anti-submarine front seats and collapsible steering. The GLX (petrol) and LX (TDI/DiCOR) variants are equipped with Audio warning signal for driver’s seat belt and rear defogger.

Specifications of Tata Indigo

Engines – BS II
Petrol	1405 cc MPFI Petrol Engine with 16-Bit Microprocessor. Max. Power – 85 PS @ 6000 rpm Max. Torque – 11 kgm @ 3000 rpm
Diesel	Turbo-charged 1405 cc Indirect Injection Engine Max. Power – 62 PS @ 4500 rpm Max. Torque – 12.5 kgm @ 2500 rpm
Engines – BS III
Petrol	1405 cc MPFI Petrol Engine with 32-Bit Microprocessor. Max. Power – 85 PS @ 5500 rpm Max. Torque – 11 kgm @ 3000 rpm
Diesel	Turbo-charged 1405 cc Indirect Injection Engine with Intercooler Max. Power – 70 PS @ 4500 rpm Max. Torque – 13.5 kgm @ 2500 rpm
Suspension
Front	Independent McPherson strut with anti-roll bar
Rear	Independent 3-link McPherson strut with anti-roll bar
Steering
Type	Rack and pinion type with collapsible steering column. Power assistance available in all models except GLE.
Turning Radius	5.0 m
Brakes
Type	Vacuum assisted dual circuit, diagonal split hydraulic brakes through tandem master cylinder
Front	Disc brake
Rear	Drum brake
Tyres & Wheels
Type	Radial Tube
Size	175/65 R 14
Seating
Front	2 persons
Rear	3 persons
Capacity
Fuel Tank	42 litres
Trunk Capacity	450 litres
Weight
Kerb Weight (kg)	1070
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg)	1490
Dimensions
Width	1620 mm
Height	1540 mm
Ground Clearance	165 mm
Wheelbase	2450 mm
Length	4150 mm

Features of Tata Indigo

Exterior	GLX	GLS	GLE	LX	LS
Bumpers	Body-coloured	Body-coloured	Grey	Body-coloured	Body-coloured
Fog lamps	Front & Rear	No	No	Front & Rear	No
Outer Rear View Mirror	Both Sides	Both Sides	Driver`s Side	Both Sides	Both Sides
Rub rails on doors	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	Full	Full	Partial	Full	Full

Interior	GLX	GLS	GLE	LX	LS
AC fascia with cubic print	Yes	No	No	Yes	No
Anti-glare Inner rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Boot Lamp	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Cabin lamp with spot reading lamp	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Carbon – fibre / Brushed aluminium look laced interiors	Carbon-fibre	Brushed aluminium	-	Carbon-fibre	Brushed aluminium
Cigarette Lighter	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Door pads	Beige Fabric insert	Fabric insert	-	Beige Fabric insert	Fabric insert
Fabric lining on seats	Beige Full fabric	Partial fabric	Partial fabric	Beige Full fabric	Partial fabric
Light intensity adjustment for instrument cluster	Yes	No	No	Yes	No
Moulded Roof Lining	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear defogger	Yes	No	No	Yes	No
Rear seat with double-folding backrest	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
RPM Meter	Yes	No	No	Yes	No
Soft-painted dashboard	Yes (Beige Colour)	No	No	Yes (Beige Colour)	No
Spectacles case	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Comfort	GLX	GLS	GLE	LX	LS
AC & HVAC systems	HVAC	HVAC	AC(with recirculation feature)	HVAC	HVAC
Gear-shift knob	Leather-wrapped	Aluminium	PU	Leather-wrapped	Aluminium
Power Steering	Yes	Yes	Manual	Yes	Yes
Steering Wheel	4 spoke, Beige leather – wrapped	4 spoke, soft-feel	Two-Spoke	4 spoke, Beige leather-wrapped	4 spoke, soft-feel
Windows (Front & Rear)	Power Windows	Manual	Manual	Power Windows	Manual

Safety	GLX	GLS	GLE	LX	LS
Anti-submarine front seats	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Audio warning signal for driver seat belt	Yes	No	No	Yes	No
Central Locking	Yes	No	No	Yes	No
Child safety locks on rear doors	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp Levelling Device	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
High Mounted Stop Lamp	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Key in/out, door open audio warning signal	Yes	No	No	Yes	No
Remote release for fuel and trunk lid	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Seat belts	Front & Rea	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Tata Indica

admin — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:12:06 +0000

Indica is regarded as Tata Motors’ first indigenously designed passenger car. The compact hatchback car drew the attention of car enthusiasts right with its launch. Having lot of space and affordable, middle class Indian families loved to own it. The hatchback has been one of the most popular cars in India for it is tailormade for Indian conditions. One can move along smooth highways, as well as slow moving traffic.

Design and Interior
The car has features like block shock absorbers, easy shift gears, a smooth ride suspension, a super drive engine and wide tread tyres. The tea-drop headlights and bison tail lamps are its striking features. Tata Indica comes with attractive exteriors which include powerful fog lamps, rear spoiler with integrated LED stop lamp and chrome lining on grill and bonnet.

The vehicle accommodates five people comfortably. The car boasts spacious interiors. It is the first compact car to offer air conditioning and electric windows in India. Its rear seats of this vehicle are fully foldable, providing space for extra luggage.

Variants and Price
The car is available in petrol and diesel versions. The price tag begins at approx Rs 3.3 lakhs.

Engine
The 1.4L diesel engine of the car produces a power of 54.2 hp @ 5000 rpm and 85.0 Nm of torque @ 2500 rpm. The petrol engine (1.4L) of the vehicle delivers a maximum power of 60.8 hp @ 5000 rpm and a torque of 105.0 Nm @ 2500 rpm.

Safety
For safety, the car has been equipped with driver/passenger seat belt warning and door open warning. It also has side-impact beams, rigid monochrome frame and child safety locks to ensure a safe and secured drive. The car has disc front and drum rear brakes which can bring car to a rapid halt. Rack & Pinion makes it easy for the driver to control the car.

Specifications of Tata Indica V2

Engines
Type	475 IDI with Microprocessor based Engine Management System (ECU)
No. of cylinders	4 inline
Piston Displacement	1405 cc
Maximum Power	53.5 PS @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque	85 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Compression Ratio	22:1
Suspension
Front	Independent, Wish Bone type, with McPherson strut, Antiroll Bar
Rear	Independent,Semi trailing arm with coil spring mounted on hydraulic shock absorbers
Steering
Type	Rack and pinion
Turning Radius	4.9 m
Brakes
Type	Dual circuit, diagonally split, vacuum assisted, with PCR Valves
Front	Ventilated disc
Rear	Drum
Tyres & Wheels
Type	Radial
Size	165 x 65 R13
Seating
Capacity	Five
Weight
Kerb Weight (kg)	995
Fuel Tank
Capacity	37 litres
Dimension
Ground Clearance	170 mm
Wheelbase	2400 mm
Length	3675 mm
Height	1485 mm
Width	1665 mm

Features of Tata Indica V2

Exterior	DLE	DLS	DLG	DLX
Body Coloured Bumpers	-
Body Coloured ORVMs, Door Handles	-	-	-
Chrome Surround Centre Grille
Chrome-plated Strip on Hood
Clear Lens Head Lamps
Clear Lens Side Repeater Lamps
Clear Lens Tail Lamps
Door Rub Rails	-
Wheel Arch Flairs & Sill Valence Covers	Grey	Body Colour	Body Colour	Body Colour
Wheel Covers	-	Half	Half	Full

Exterior	DLE	DLS	DLG	DLX
4 spoke steering wheel	-
All Four door operated cabin lamp
Door Trims with Fabric Inserts	-	-
Fabric lined seats	Partial	Partial	Partial	Full
Internal Antenna
Internally adjustable Outer Rear View Mirror	Driver`s Side	Driver`s Side	Both Sides	Driver`s side
Lamp in Luggage Compartment
Leather wrapped Steering Wheel	-	-	-
Moulded Roof Lining & Door Trims
Parcel shelf
Premium seat fabric and carpet	-	-	-
Rear seat back rest
Spot (reading) lamps
Utility Tray with Coin Holder

Exterior	DLE	DLS	DLG	DLX
Adjustable Head Rests on Rear Seats	-	-	-
Air Conditioning System			-	-
Central Locking	-	-
Cup Holders in Glove Compartment
Delayed turn-off of roof lamp	-	-
Digital Clock
Electronic instrument cluster with Digital Odometer & 2 Trip Meters with Light Intensity control	Black	Black	Black	Black with Al. finish rings
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning	-	-
Low Fuel & High Engine Temp. warning lamps
Lux. Floor Console with provision	-	-
Power Steering	-
Power Windows	-	-	Front	Front & Rear
Rear Demister	-	-
Rear Wiper with wash/wipe	-	-	-
Remote Release of Fuel Lid Latch & Tailgate Latch
Std. Floor Console with provision			-	-
Tachometer
Tinted Windshield, door and tailgate glass
Variable Intermittent type Wiper

Exterior	DLE	DLS	DLG	DLX
/ Key-in door open	-	-
/ Key-out head lamps on & door open	-	-
Anti-Submarine Seats
Antiglare inner rear view mirror	-	-	-
Audio Warnings-Key-in belt not fastened	-	-	-
Child Safety locks on Rear Doors
Collapsible Steering Column
Front Fog Lamps	-	-
High Mounted Stop Lamp
Provision for Rear Fog Lamps
Side intrusion beam on all 4 doors