NEW TATA VISTA 2011 LAUNCH

23rd-Aug-2011 : TataMotors yesterday launched the new version of its popular hatchback, Tata Indica Vista in Mumbai. The new Tata Vista, despite its premium features, has been competitively priced. The new Tata Indica Vista price starts at Rs 3.88 lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi) for the Tata Indica Vista Safire petrol range and starts at Rs. 4.79lakhs for the Tata Indica Vista Quadrajet diesel range (ex-showroom, Delhi). The new Tata Indica Vista comes with a new front chrome grill, complemented with a new triple barrelled head lamp, for excellent visibility in low-light conditions.

The new TataIndica Vista delivers a mileage of 22.3 kmpl for diesel and 16.7 kmpl for petrol variant. The new range will be available at Tata Motors dealerships from September 1, 2011.

Tata Indica Vista Description :

The wait is finally over for all the people who have been putting off their car purchase because they’ve been waiting for the new Tata Indica Vista. It is not jus

t a mere facelift but it has more powerful engines, bigger, better interiors and improved quality than the Tata’s flagship Tata Indica. First launched in 1998, the Tata Indica model becomes the leader in its segment and very sooner after its launch it was the second largest selling model in the segment. And after the huge success of older Tata Indica model Tata Motors launched the all new Tata Indica Vista model to target more market share in hatchback segment. Tata Indica Vista is not just the facelift of older Tata Indica model, in fact it shares nothing with the existing Tata Indica and it is builds on a completely new platform. The new Tata Indica Vista launched on August 23, 2011 offers complete sedan look and feel. The new Tata Indica Vista has the same powerful engine options. Besides the new stunning new looks, new Tata Vista also has new features apart from the segment leading interior space.

An all-new front chrome grill now steps up the front look of the new Vista coupled with the new triple barreled head lamps. A chrome package adorns the exteriors in addition to the sporty new alloy wheels. Tata Indica Vista is also available

in a new color-Summer Sparkle. There is also a mirror polished garnishing below the rear windshield that gives the new Tata Indica Vista a distinct appearance among the hatchbacks.

The interiors of the new Tata Vista have also received a good makeover. The dashboard and the door pads have a soft feel akin to a sedan. Besides, the four spoke steering now has audio controls to keep shuffling the numbers played on the 2-DIN music system. The audio system has USB, Aux and Bluetooth connectivity. The Bluetooth can connect to 5 mobile phones at a time. The ORVMs are now electrically adjustable with a joystick available inside. Besides, there HVAC controls are electrically controlled. To add to the comfort the new Vista has adjustable steering along with adjustable seats to give utmost comfort to the driver. The seating has a lumbar support. There is also ample room for luggage at the rear with the seats folded.

The all new Vista has a new feature-Clutch-to-Start. This feature does not allow the car to crank unless the clutch pedal is fully pressed. There is also lower pedal clutch effort and smoother clutch operation, braking efficiency has been improved by 15%, steering is more responsive now, and the gear shift has also been made smooth. Safety & security features like ABS with EBD, dual airbags, crumple zones and side intrusion beams are now part of new Tata Indica Vista. Besides, engine immobilizer and remote keyless entry are also among security features of new Tata Vista.

Tata has dropped the names Terra, Aqua, Aura and Aura+. The petrol driven new Tata Indica Vista trims are now named as new Tata Indica Vista GLS, new Tata Indica Vista GLX, new Tata Indica Vista GVX and new Tata Indica Vista GZX while the diesel variants are called new Tata Indica Vista LS, new Tata Indica Vista LX, new Tata Indica Vista VX and new Tata Indica Vista ZX. There are now four trim levels of the new Indica Vista viz. LS/ GLS which is the basic version, then LX/ GLX, then VX/ GVX and the high-end versions ZX/ GZX.

The all new Tata Indica Vista is 3,795mm in length, 1695mm wide and 1550mm high. It is available with four engines, a 1.3L, Quadrajet diesel engine that is able to produce 75PS of power at 4000rpm and 135.4Nm of torque at 2500rpm and a 1.2L, Safire90 MPFI VVT petrol engine that is able to produce 90PS power at 6000rpm and 116Nm torque at 4750rpm. There is also a Safire65 engine that produces 65 PS of power at 5500 rpm and 96Nm of torque at 3000 rpm. New Tata Indica Vista is also available in the 1.4L, TDI Turbo diesel engine which is manufactured at its Ranjangaon based manufacturing plant near Pune, as a joint venture with Fiat. This 1.4L, Turbo diesel engine produces 71PS of power at 4500rpm.

Tata has intentionally retained the family look and the new Tata Indica Vista is a clear evolution of the Indica. A new central character line on the bonnet gives character to the car. The all-new chrome grille with a new striking four barreled headlamps gives the Indica vista a more stylish and trendy look. The all new Tata Indica Vista is much more stylish than the older version of Tata Indica. It comes with new stylish exterior features like aggressive front chrome grille, stylish and sporty headlamps, body colored ORVMs, body colored rub rails and body colored bumpers with strong bonnet. New Tata Indica Vista carries also the stylish interior features with lots of luxuries in it. New Tata Indica Vista is available in Indian market with twelve variants and with both petrol and diesel engine options. Out of these twelve variants, six variants are powered by Safire petrol engines, and six are powered by Quadrajet and TDI diesel engines.

Tata Indica Vista Models

Tata Indica Vista Quadrajet LS: This is the base diesel version of new Tata Vista that is powered by 1.3L CRDI Quadrajet engine.

Tata Indica Vista TDI LS: This is the base diesel version of new Tata Vista that is powered by 1.4L TDI engine.

Tata Indica Vista Quadrajet LX: This is the next level trim of new Vista diesel powered by 1.3L Quadrajet engine with front power windows, music system, audio controls on power steering.

Tata Indica Vista TDI LX: This is the next level trim of new Vista diesel powered by 1.4L TDI engine with front power windows, music system, audio controls on power steering.

Tata Indica Vista Quadrajet VX: This is the higher trim level new Vista which is powered by 1.3L Quadrajet engine. It has front and rear power windows, adjustable driver seat, remote keyless entry and roof antenna.

Tata Indica Vista Quadrajet ZX: This is the high end trim powered by 1.3L Quadrajet engine and with many safety and security features such as ABS, EBD and dual airbags.

Tata Indica Vista Safire65 GLS: This is the base petrol version of new Tata Vista that is powered by 1.2L Safire 65 PS engine.

Tata Indica Vista Safire65 GLX: This is the next level trim of new Vista diesel powered by 1.2L Safire 65 PS engine with front power windows, music system, audio controls on power steering.

Tata Indica Vista Safire 90hp GLX: This is the next level trim of new Vista diesel powered by 1.3L Safire 90 PS engine with front power windows, music system, audio controls on power steering.

Tata Indica Vista Safire65 GVX: This is the higher trim level new Vista which is powered by 1.2L Safire 65 PS engine. It has front and rear power windows, adjustable driver seat, remote keyless entry and roof antenna.

Tata Indica Vista Safire 90hp GVX: This is the higher trim level new Vista which is powered by 1.3L Safire 90 PS engine. It has front and rear power windows, adjustable driver seat, remote keyless entry and roof antenna.

Tata Indica Vista Safire 90hp GZX: This is the high end trim powered by 1.3L Safire 90 PS engine and with many safety and security features such as ABS, EBD and dual airbags.

Compare Tata Indica Vista Models

Mileage, Average and Fuel Economy

New Tata Indica Vista is available in both petrol and diesel variants. For the diesel models of Tata Indica Vista there are two options one is the 1.4L, TDI diesel engine and another one is 1.3L, Quadrajet diesel engine. Its variants which are packed with 1.4L, 1405cc, TDI, Turbo Inter-cooled Diesel engine that offers 13kmpl mileage in urban roads while on highway it delivers 17kmpl mileage. Another diesel engine option is 1.3L, 1248cc, Quadrajet diesel engine which is well known for delivering high performance with increased fuel efficiency. This engine delivers mileage of around 15kmpl in city while on highway it gives 18.5 to 22.3kmpl.

The petrol variants of Tata Indica Vista which is equipped with 1.2L, 1172cc, Safire MPFI (Multi Point Fuel Injection) petrol engine offer bit lesser mileage in comparison to diesel engine. This Safire offers mileage of around 12kmpl in city while on highway it gives 16.7 kmpl mileage.

Power

As we already mentioned that new Tata Indica Vista is available with four engine options – first one is the Safire petrol that has capacity of 1.2L, 1172cc, Safire petrol engine with MPFI (Multi Point Fuel Injection) technology from Fiat product portfolio. This petrol engine comes with new C510 STAR gearbox and it produces 65PS of maximum power at 5500rpm with 96Nm of maximum torque at 3000rpm.

Second one is the TDI diesel engine which has capacity of 1.4L, 1405cc, TDI, Turbo Inter-Cooled diesel engine with new TA65 gearbox. This engine produces maximum power of 71PS at 4500rpm with maximum torque of 135Nm at 2500rpm. This engine is more powerful in and offers better fuel efficiency in comparison to petrol variants of new Tata Indica Vista.

Third one is a Quadrajet diesel engine that has capacity of 1.3L, 1248cc, Quadrajet, SDE Common Rail Diesel engine from Fiat’s product portfolio. This engine comes with new C510 gearbox and it produces maximum power of 75PS at 4000rpm with maximum torque of 190Nm at 1750rpm. This engine delivers more power and better fuel efficiency in comparison to TDI engine equipped Tata Indica Vista variants. This engine is manufactured at Fiat’s Ranjangaon based manufacturing plat near Pune and it is well known for delivering high engine performance with excellent fuel efficiency. The fourth engine is the Safire 90 PS engine. The Safire90 engine is a BS4 compliant 4 cylinder, 16 valve MPFi Twin Cam Variable Valve Timing Technology. The engine displacement of Safire90 is 1368cc and it produces 90PS at 6000 rpm. It can produce a maximum torque of 116 Nm at 4750 rpm.

Colors

New Tata Indica Vista is available in six exciting colors that are Summer Sparkle, Porcelain White, Arctic Silver, Spice Red, Brilliant Blue and Cavern Grey. The Summer Sparkle color is the new addition.

Summer Sparkle Arctic Silver Spice Red Porcelain White Cavern Grey Brilliant Blue

These colors are available with all variants of Tata Indica Vista

Acceleration and Pick Up

The petrol engine equipped Tata Indica Vista that is powered by a 1.2L, 1172cc, Safire petrol engine with MPFI (Multi Point Fuel Injection System) that is able to produce maximum power of 65PS at 5500rpm and 96Nm of maximum torque at 3000rpm. This petrol engine delivers high engine performance with good acceleration to cross the 100kmph mark in 18.36 seconds and touches a top speed of 146kmph. Whereas the Safire90 engine which is BS4 compliant has 4 cylinder, 16 valve MPFi Twin Cam Variable Valve Timing Technology. The engine displacement of Safire90 is 1368cc and it produces 90 PS at 6000 rpm. It can produce a maximum torque of 116 Nm at 4750 rpm. The Safire90 reaches 100kmph well ahead of the Safire 65 PS engine powered new Indica Vista.

The diesel variants of Tata Indica Vista are available with two different capacities engine. One is the 1.4L, 1405cc, TDI, Turbo Inter-Cooled Diesel engine that produces 71PS of maximum power at 4500rpm with 135Nm of maximum torque at 2500rpm. This diesel engine also delivers high engine performance and more power in comparison to petrol variants. It delivers excellent acceleration to cross the 100kmph mark in 16.4 seconds and to touch the top speed mark of 148kmph. Tata Indica Vista is also powered by new 1.3L, 1248cc, Quadrajet, Common Rail Diesel engine that produces 75Ps of power at 4000rpm with 190Nm of torque at 1750rpm.

Tata Indica Vista Exteriors

Exterior Appearance

The all-new Tata Indica Vista comes with new stylish exterior looks in comparison to older version of Tata Indica. The front of Tata Indica Vista appears very aggressive and dynamic with its aggressive front chrome grille and large stylish four barrel head lamps with clear lens fog lamps. The stylish features that are available with the new Tata Indica Vista are Front Fog Lamps, Body Colored Bumpers, Chrome Plating for Exhaust Pipe, Stylish Full Wheel Covers, Body Colored Door Handles, Body Colored ORVMs, Rb Rail and roof Antenna.

Exterior Measurements

Tata Indica Vista is a five seater premium hatchback model with a spacious passenger room. The exterior dimensions of Tata Indica Vista are - its length is 3,795mm, width is 1,695mm, height 1,550mm and its wheelbase is 2,470mm with the ground clearance of 165mm and minimum turning radius of 5.0 meters.

Tata Indica Vista Interiors

Interior Appearance

New Tata Indica Vista is packed with a very attractive dual tone-Ebony Black and Sahara Beige interiors with the dual tone beige dash board which is equipped with advanced instrument cluster. Other stylish features that adds more style in Tata Indica Vista interiors includes – Fully Fabricated Seats, Dual Tone Dashboard, Stylish Gear Shift Knob, Central Console Finish, etc.

Interior Comfort

New Tata Indica Vista is a luxurious hatchback model which is packed with lots of advanced luxurious and other convenient features that offers much comfortable driving experience. The comfortable features that are available with Tata Indica Vista are adjustable Hydraulic Power Steering, Powerful AC with HVAC (Heating Ventilation and AC), Front and Rear Power Windows, Integrated audio System, Lumbar Support on Front Seats, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, 60:40 Spilt and Completely Folding Rear Seats, Light Intensity Adjustment for Instrument Cluster, Pen Holder, Coin Box and Card Holder, Power Outlets, Rear Wipers, Rear Wind Screen Demister etc.

The interiors of the new Tata Vista have also received a prominent makeover. The dashboard and the door pads have a soft feel akin to a sedan. Besides, the four spoke steering now has audio controls to keep shuffling the numbers played on the 2-DIN music system. The audio system has USB, Aux and Bluetooth connectivity. The Bluetooth can connect to 5 mobile phones at a time. The ORVMs are now electrically adjustable with a joystick available inside. Besides, there is also electrically controlled HVAC controls. To add to the comfort the new Vista has adjustable steering along with adjustable seats to give utmost comfort to the driver. The seating has a lumbar support. There is also ample room for luggage at the rear with the seats folded.

Interior Measurements

Tata Indica Vista is an ultra spacious premium hatchback model which has the seating capacity of five passengers. Tata Indica Vista offers generous headroom of 960mm (Front) and 915mm (Rear) with the front legroom of 1180mm (max.) and 1015mm (min) with the rear knee room of 910mm (max.) and 705mm (min.) and it offers shoulder room of 1340mm. These offered dimensions are enough even for a six feet tall person. The boot capacity of this SUV is 232 liters.

Engine Capacity and Performance

As we already mentioned that Tata Indica Vista is available with four different capacities engine with both petrol and diesel engine option. Six of the variants are powered by diesel while another six are petrol powered. The petrol variants of Tata Indica Vista are powered by the 1.2L, 1172cc, Safire65 petrol engine with MPFI (Multi Point Fuel Injection System). This engine is to produce 65PS of maximum power at 5500rpm and maximum torque of 96Nm at 3000rpm. Another petrol engine is the 1.4L Safire90 engine which has 90 PS power and is BS4 compliant and has 4 cylinder, 16 valve MPFi Twin Cam Variable Valve Timing Technology in place. The engine displacement of Safire90 is 1368cc and it produces 90PS at 6000 rpm. It can produce a maximum torque of 116 Nm at 4750 rpm.

The diesel variants of new Tata Indica Vista are available with two different capacities engine. First one is a 1.4L, 1405cc, TDI, Turbo Inter-Cooled diesel engine which is capable to produce the maximum power of 71Ps at 4500rpm and maximum torque of 135Nm at 2500rpm. Another engine option for diesel variants of new Tata Indica Vista is a 1.3L, 1248cc, Quadrajet, SDE Common Rail Diesel engine that is able to produce maximum power of 75PS at 4000rpm with the maximum torque of 190Nm at 1750rpm. This refined Quadrajet engine is well known for delivering high engine performance with excellent fuel efficiency.

Wheels

As for the wheels, new Tata Indica Vista is available with steel wheels with stylish full cover. All four wheels of new Tata Indica Vista are packed with puncture resistant radial tubeless tyres and offers great off-roading capability with it. The tyre size of this hatchback is 175/65 R14 for the Quadrajet powered trims viz. new Tata Indica Vista LS, Tata Indica Vista LX, Tata Indica Vista VX and Tata Indica Vista ZX and Safire65 engine powered Tata Indica Vista GVX. 165/65 R13 tyres are on the 1.4L TDI engine powered Tata Indica Vista LS and Tata Indica Vista LX and Safire65 engine powered Tata Indica Vista GLS, Tata Indica Vista GLX.

Braking and Handling

The all new Tata Indica Vista is equipped with Vacuum Assisted, Independent Dual Circuit Diagonal Split Hydraulic brakes that stops the car sooner and enhances safety. The front wheels of new Tata Indica Vista are packed with large Vacuum Assisted Independent Hydraulic Ventilated Disc Brakes while its rear wheels are equipped with Drum brakes that de-accelerate this car very quickly.

Handling and Safety

New Tata Indica Vista is equipped with so many safety features for both driver and pedestrians that ensures the safe driving with it. The safety features that are available on the new Tata Indica Vista models are Central Locking with Keyless entry, Three Point ELR Seat Belts, Warning Buzzers, Child Lock, Engine Immobiliser, ABS, EBD, dual front airbags and LED high mount rear stop lamp.

Stereo and Accessories

Leaving the new Tata Indica Vista LS and new Tata Indica Vista GLS all other ten variants have integrated infotainment inside. The new Tata Indica Vista has 2 DIM music system with FM/MP3/ CD Playback. The music system also has an USB port, an Aux port and Bluetooth connectivity. The Bluetooth can be used to connect five mobile phones simultaneously. The four spoke steering wheel of the new Indica Vista has steering mounted audio controls. There are four speakers and two tweeters inside for ultimate infotainment. Tata Indica Vista is packed with powerful air conditioning system with HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and AC) that offers the convenient atmosphere that driver and passengers required.