Tata Indica is the first truly
Indian car and is equipped with 1400 cc engine.
Tata Indica
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 |
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Body Coloured ORVMs, Door Handles |
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Chrome Surround Centre Grille |
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Chrome-plated Strip on Hood |
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Clear Lens Head Lamps |
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Clear Lens Side Repeater Lamps |
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Clear Lens Tail Lamps |
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Door Rub Rails |
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Wheel Arch Flairs & Sill Valence
Covers |
Grey |
Body Colour |
Body Colour |
Body Colour |
Wheel Covers |
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Half |
Half |
Full |
Exterior |
DLE |
DLS |
DLG |
DLX |
4 spoke steering wheel |
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All Four door operated cabin lamp |
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Door Trims with Fabric Inserts |
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Fabric lined seats |
Partial |
Partial |
Partial |
Full |
Internal Antenna |
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Internally adjustable Outer Rear View
Mirror |
Driver`s Side |
Driver`s Side |
Both Sides |
Driver`s side |
Lamp in Luggage Compartment |
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Leather wrapped Steering Wheel |
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Moulded Roof Lining & Door Trims |
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Parcel shelf |
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Premium seat fabric and carpet |
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Rear seat back rest |
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Spot (reading) lamps |
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Utility Tray with Coin Holder |
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Exterior |
DLE |
DLS |
DLG |
DLX |
Adjustable Head Rests on Rear Seats |
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Air Conditioning System |
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Central Locking |
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Cup Holders in Glove Compartment |
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Delayed turn-off of roof lamp |
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Digital Clock |
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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 |
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Low Fuel & High Engine Temp. warning
lamps |
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Lux. Floor Console with provision |
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Power Steering |
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Power Windows |
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Front |
Front & Rear |
Rear Demister |
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Rear Wiper with wash/wipe |
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Remote Release of Fuel Lid Latch &
Tailgate Latch |
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Std. Floor Console with provision |
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Tachometer |
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Tinted Windshield, door and tailgate glass |
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Variable Intermittent type Wiper |
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Exterior |
DLE |
DLS |
DLG |
DLX |
/ Key-in door open |
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/ Key-out head lamps on & door open |
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Anti-Submarine Seats |
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Antiglare inner rear view mirror |
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Audio Warnings-Key-in belt not fastened |
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Child Safety locks on Rear Doors |
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Collapsible Steering Column |
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Front Fog Lamps |
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High Mounted Stop Lamp |
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Provision for Rear Fog Lamps |
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Side intrusion beam on all 4 doors |
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