New Tata Indica Vista

The popular Tata Indica was launched in 1998, which was purely a hatchback. The car has made a successful journey so far and has gained millions of Indian hearts for its brand cars in the Indian market. Many car buyers have postponed their car purchase in wait of the all new Tata Indica Vista.

The Indica Vista is finally here. The car comes with a choice of three powerful engines, enhanced interiors, increased interior space, and better quality interiors. The model is built on a completely new platform.

The Vista drives on the popularity and liking of Tata's Indica V2. The most exciting thing about the new Indica Vista is that it is offered in three main variants with three engine options and like the Indica, it's available in both petrol and diesel versions.

The Indica Vista variants are Terra Safire, Terra TDI, Aqua Safire, Aqua TDI, Aqua Quadrajet, Aura Safire, and Aura Quadrajet. The variants are named based on the engines - TDI has a re-worked version of the 1.4-litre turbocharged 475 IDI engine that's currently on the regular Indica models; Safire comes with a 1.2-litre petrol engine; and Quadrajet gets a 1.3-litre Quadrajet diesel engine.

The 1.2-litre petrol engine on Safire models dispenses 65 bhp@5500 rpm and a maximum torque of 96 Nm@3000 rpm. It employs Continuous Variable Cam Phaser (CVCP) technology to provide enhanced drive quality and fuel economy. The drive-by-wire system provides good accelerator pedal control.

The 1.3-litre common-rail diesel engine, called 'Quadrajet' or 'Multijet', generates 75 bhp@4000 rpm and delivers a high torque of 190 Nm@1750 rpm for better city driving.

The 1.4-litre turbocharged intercooled TDi engine has been re-worked for the Indica Vista. It pumps out 71 bhp@4500 Nm and renders 135 Nm@2500 rpm.

Both the Safire and Quadrajet engines are paired to a new cable aided gearbox with twin synchronizers for accurate gear shift experience and quality. All engines on the Indica Vista are coupled to a smooth 5-speed manual transmission.

The car is equipped with a power-assisted hydraulic rack & pinion steering system for easy handling and driving experience.

The new Tata Indica Vista is a complete makeover of the existing Tata Indica V2 and is larger in size and interior space. Its up-to-date styling and sharp appearance give a compact sporty feel. The Tata Indica was already quite spacious and now the new Vista has a wheelbase that is increased by 70 mm and length by 120 mm.

The car comes with a host of attractive exterior features like a bold honeycomb grille, wing shaped headlight cluster that harmonizes the grille, and tall taillights that give the car a striking appeal. The most distinctive feature of the Vista is the presence of sharp crease lines on the hood and on the door. The other features are rear wiper, de-mister, and front/rear fog lamps. The car rides on tubeless tyres, gas filled shock absorbers, and a new twist beam suspension.

An integrated CD player and a two DIN CD System with a USB port and remote control enables music to be customised. Some of the safety features on the Vista include central locking, 3-point ELR seat belts, warning buzzers, and child safety rear door locks.

The Vista is a product of Tata's continued efforts to deliver the finest quality and best comfort on its cars. The seating is very ergonomic. Lumbar adjustable front seats, 60:40 foldable rear seats, and height adjustable driver's seat are standard features. A unique centrally mounted instrument panel enhances the appearance of the dual tone dashboard. Power windows on all doors are provided for convenience and a tilt-adjustable steering wheel offers better driving posture.