Tata Motors discontinues Vista from Indian car market

New Tata Indica Vista VX Tech variant launched

January 21, 2014: Tata Motors has launched a limited edition of Tata Indica Vista called the "Tata Vista Tech VX". It comes loaded with Tata's 1.3L Quadrajet diesel engine. The Tata Indica Vista VX Tech price has been tagged at Rs. 6.07 Lakh (Ex. Showroom, Delhi). The new variant of Indica Vista comes equipped with some of new features such as video with DVD, 6.5-inch touchscreen multimedia system with audio, USB and Bluetooth compatibility, aux connection, navigation system and back-lit steering-mounted controls. Tata Indica Vista Tech is available in Blue Chill color.

Tata Indica VIsta Review by Expert

Tata Motor’s, one of the India’s most trusted brand and third largest in car production; has launched its new and latest version Tata Indica Vista Drive Tech 4. This new favorite from Tata Motor comes loaded with ample space and a guarantees refined performance every time. This B+ Segment car is rated the best in space availability and comforts in its hatchback segment. The Smart looks would attract a lot of eye balls while the affordability factor with amazingly latest features makes Tata Indica Vista a truly desirable car. The price range is between 3.5 lakh to Rs 4.5 lakh which is again helpful for Tata Motors of proving its metal in the middle range variants of car.

The expectations from the engine specifications are always high in case of Tata Motors. Tata Indica Vista is available with petrol engine as well as diesel engine option. The 4 cylinder, Drivetech 4 displacement is really an added benefit. The mileage offered by the stunning car is around 14 kmpl in city traffic while an amazing 18 kmpl on highways. This economic vehicle offers a Maximum Power output of 64 Bhp at 5500 rpm and a Maximum Torque of 96 Nm at 3000 rpm. It is launched with a gearing option of 5 speed Manual transmission and is having a tyre size of 175/70 R13. The interesting feature is the inclusion of Power steering and the Kerb weight is around 1035 kgs. It takes 16.4 seconds to reach a speed of 100 from rest.

The external appearance of Tata Indica Vista is stylish and brings charm to its hatchback origin. The dynamic front grille is superb and carries the Tata logo perfectly. The appearance of head lamps is imposing and the front fog lamps are with clear lens. Body colour bumpers bring charm which is carried forward by body coloured OVRM’s and manual both side door mirrors. Tata Indica Vista extends to a total length of 3795 mm. This spacious 5 seater has a width of 1695 mm and a height of 1550. For Indian roads the ground clearance of 165 mm is sufficient and the small turning radius of 5 metres is superbly amazing.

The interior designing is done intelligently. The front seats are adjustable manually and the spacious legroom will not disappoint our tall occupants. The rear seats are the most comfortable so far in this hatchback segment. However the door pockets would have offered more space but it’s compensated with a large glove box. The classic Fabricated Seats and the dual tone Dashboard add glory to the new Tata Indica Vista. It offers a boot space of 232.00 litres which is satisfactory. The Air Conditioning System works well and the choice for power windows is still an option upon customers. However, there is no inbuilt entertainment music system.

Overall verdict for the new Tata Indica Vista is quite good; it would surely attract buyers due to its modern engineering style combined in such a comfortable way that the occupants are just flattered with interior space and comfort. The basic safety features are lacking like ABS and Airbags but the totally newly designed   platform  provide the overall safety to its ever satisfied owners.

Tata Indica Vista Mileage and Fuel Efficiency

Tata Indica Vista gives a good mileage which comes out to be around 12.4 Kmpl in the cities whereas 18.6 Kmpl on the highways. With this mileage the car gives a fair competition to other cars of the segment. However, the diesel variants deliver a mileage of about 14.1 Kmpl in the city and 20.1 Kmpl on the highway, making Tata Indica Vista the most mileage delivering car in the hatch back segment. Thus, the new Tata Indica Vista has earned for the credit of the most comfortable and reliable hatch back.

Tata Indica Vista Models and Features

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Tata Indica Vista Engine, Power and Performance

Tata Indica Vista comes in 3 kinds of engine both in petrol and diesel options.

Petrol Safire

1.2 litre petrol engines in Safire variants of new Tata Indica Vista give provide the best mileage and fuel efficiencies together with power. Its CVCP technology gives a good and flexible drive. Drive by wire system gives a good accelerator pedal control. The Engine delivers an excellent power of about 65 ps at 5500 rpm and a torque of about 96 Nm at 3000 rpm.

Quadrajet Diesel

The 1.3 litres Quadrajet Diesel Engine of Tata Indica Vista is based on the Common rail technology known for optimum fuel economies and power. The Engine works on the heat consumable mechanism that automatically reframes this heat into the increase in power. The Engine is well capable of delivering a power of about 75 ps at 4000 rpm and a torque of 190 Nm at 1750 rpm, the statistics being quite terrific. Also the engine is based on the SDE mechanism that holds a displacement of 1248 cc. The new added D90 HP variant of the hatchback delivers max power of 90HP.

TDi Diesel

The 1.4 litre turbo charged and inter cooled Tdi engine of Tata Indica Vista is simply superb in performance and power, delivering the best of statistics and hence a tough call to the competitors of Tata Indica Vista. The Engine is a 1405 cc IDI Turbo Engine that delivers a power of about 71 ps at 4500 rpm and a torque of about 135 Nm at 2500 rpm.

A new cable aided gear box with twin synchronizer has been provided in both Safire and Quadrajet engines. And all the variants of Tata Indica Vista have been coupled to a 5 speed manual transmission support. With its turbo fuel capacity of 37 litres, this car has everything you would desire.

Tata Indica Vista Pick Up and Acceleration

All 4 kinds of engines of Tata Indica Vista are well capable of churning out a tremendous power and a significant torque with an ease that would keep one wondering about. The 1.2 l Petrol has a maximum power of 65 ps at 5500 rpm and a torque of 96 Nm at 3000 rpm reaching 100 within 16.8 seconds and attaining a top speed of 156 Km/ h. On the other hand the 1.3 Diesel has 75 ps at 4000 rpm and a torque near 190 Nm at 1750 rpm, reaching a speed above 100 within 16.4 seconds and it can touch top speed mark 158 kmph. Whereas the 1.4 Tdi is equally capable with 71 PS at 4500 rpm and a torque of 135 Nm at 2500 rpm together with a top speed of 149 Km/ h. Some of Tata Indica Vista diesel models are yet to be launched and their engine is expected to deliver much more power and would be more fuel efficient as ever.

Tata Indica Vista Interiors and Features

Known for its spacious features, this car offers you much more comforts. Its HVAC controls, front and rear Power Windows make it an easy go. Its seats are lumbar supported making it highly comfortable and relaxing for the occupants. The front seat, the rear seat and specially the driver’s seat is very much spacious which makes the journey comfortable. With 60:40 flip, the rear seats are foldable and provide a lot of open space for five people to relax throughout the drive; with the integrated head restraints are available supporting your sitting posture. A neat and clean glove box containing a pen holder, card holder and a coin box for keeping these things besides you taking care of your necessities. Remote release levers for fuel lids tailgate and front bonnet saves your time when you don’t feel like getting out of your seat.

The dual tone interior color scheme enhances its looks and makes the display more appealing. The seats are fully fabric which gives you a feel of a couch. The central instrument cluster, front cabinet light, slide sun visor for comforting driver and co-driver and protecting them from facing direct sun heat. Next are lined up antiglare rear view mirror, a storage tray under co-driver’s seat, storage/ magazine pockets in front and rear doors and also illuminating rings around keyholes giving them a good finishing.

In the front central instrument panel of Aura and Aura Plus displays a 2 DLN music system and AM/FM radio, Mp3 CD player, Mp3 USB, AUX, infrared remote for audio, Blue 5, LCD tachometer which are accompanied by 4 speakers and 2 tweeters enhancing the music system; While digital clock is a feature of all the variants. These interiors are designed keeping in mind the user’s aspects for both, looks and comfort and making the count for better place in the segment with its competitors.

Tata Indica Vista Exteriors and Features

The architecture of the exteriors of the car is sporty, trendy and modernized and gives it an appealing look. The designing and styling, the curves and the linings given to in enhances its looks and gives it a sleek finishing and makes the car numbered in the list of user’s choice. The features are so bold and impressive that it gives you a sporty feel. The front and rear fog lamps, high mount bulbs stop lamps and high mount LED stop lamps are of great use, especially in night. The body colored bumpers, door handles and door rub rails add a shine to its structure and raises its looks. Both sides internally adjustable ORVM (Outer Rear View Mirror) in body colored are not only of great significance but gives an appealing look to the car with clear lens side indicator lamps. The styled roof mounted antenna gives it a luxurious appearance. Alloyed wheels (in Safire90 only) and full wheel caps shows the presence of technically advanced features in the car and gives a smooth drive. Last but not least are its 7 speed front wipers (one low, one high and rest 5 speed intermittent).

Tata Indica Vista comes different colors and has got a great color scheme so that there remains no liability which makes you oppose it. The rich color scheme makes it more attractive and gives Tata Indica Vista a gorgeous look.

- Afterglow (golden) and Cavern Grey are available in Tata Indica Vista Tdi, Quadrajet and Safire 65 variants.

- Spice Red and Brilliant Blue are exclusively available in Tata Indica Vista 90 variants.

- Arctic Silver and Porcelain White are available in all the variants Tata Indica Vista.

Safety Features in Tata Indica Vista

Looking towards your car’s safety point of view, Tata Indica Vista has a well equipped and advanced security system having antilock braking system (ABS) with EBD in Aura and Aura Plus and dual front SRS airbags in Aura Plus making them models you would look forward for. Front ELR seat belts in all models prove a good safety measure when sudden brakes are applied and with an extra feature of pretensioners and load limiters with it in Aura Plus. The salient features of center-locking, child safety lock on rear doors and engine immobilizer are also present to make you drive easily without any tension. Some more extra features in Aura and Aura Plus are of remote controlled keyless entry and warning system for driver door open with key in, head lamp or tail lamp on and even for seatbelts not fastened which makes these models specialized.

Tata Indica Vista Driving and Handling

Tata Indica Vista is very smooth driven and easily controllable car with its highly audible power steering assisted by hydraulic rack and pinion with a smooth clutch mechanism gives you a luxurious comfort of driving. Its 6 gear system (5 forward and 1 reverse) helps to have a soothing drive especially on highways with an effort less gear change. The presence of suspensions in its different parts gives it a solid stability. In its lower Wishbone are Mc Pherson Strut with a coiling spring and Twist Beam with a coiling spring and shock absorber that gives excellent comfort and great balance resulting in effort less drive. Vaccum assisted independent dual circuit, diagonal split hydraulic brakes gives you a powerful drive with a good grip on every kind of road.

Tata Indica Vista Accessories

Tata Indica Vista has every feature to make your journey entertaining. As mentioned earlier, the Aura and Aura Plus variants of Tata Indica Vista has AM/ FM radio and Mp3 CD player in which you can listen to songs and get news played by different radio channels or play your collection in MP3 CD player. Other features like Blue 5 for Bluetooth connectivity, AUX, Mp3 or WMA playback USB are also present facilitating you to connect your phone to the car’s music system. For the ease of the back setters an infrared remote for audio is also provided in the car. 4 in-built speakers and 2 tweeters add great sound effects to enjoy the music and have a pleasurable drive.

Tata Indica Vista Conclusion

Tata Indica Vista has features that not only enhances it but also make it comfortable and gives an effortless drive. It takes care of all the little necessities required throughout your way, no matter wherever you drive it. Thus giving it a rich and advanced look and making it a car of your choice.