Tata Elegante concept showcased at Geneva

BY OUR AUTO CORRESPONDENT

March 8, 2007: Elegance is its second name. The Elegante, unveiled by Tata Motors at the Geneva Auto Show, is larger than the Indigo sedan and is designed to incorporate four-cylinder transverse petrol and diesel engines from 1.4 litres through to 2 litres and a compact V6 petrol power unit.

According to automobile enthusiasts, the new luxury sedan comes with common rail direct injection turbo diesel engines with variable valve timing and capabilities to comply with Euro V emissions norms. This is the tenth year that the country’s largest automobile company has attended the Geneva Auto Show. In the past decade, Tata Motors has developed a portfolio of carsand most of the design cues of the Tata Elegante are incorporated in the forthcoming generation of Indica and Indigo cars, said a report.

The Elegante is said to be meeting all European safety, crash-worthiness and emission standards. Features include satellite navigation system, cruise control, integrated blue tooth compatibility, heated mirrors, rain sensor, front and rear parking sensors, and many other contemporary features.

Meanwhile, another report said that the Tatas are also displaying a redesigned Tata Pick-up which is fitted with a 2.2 litre 140 PS common rail direct injection Euro IV compliant diesel engine. With superior styling and comfort features as well as safety features such as ABS and airbags, this is reportedly versatile pick-up truck suited for business as well as leisure applications.

The report said the Tata Pick-up will also be manufactured in Thailand and will be marketed in Tata Motors’ existing European, Asean and African markets. Tata and the Fiat Group are also actively exploring the manufacture and marketing of this vehicle in Latin America.