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Tata Indica Vista launch on Aug 23

Friday, August 22, 2008, 12:10

Tata Motors will launch the latest version of their most popular car Indica on August 23, 2008. The new car will be called Tata Indica Vista. So far, the upcoming Indica has always been referred to as the Indica V3.

Update: The Indica Vista is launched!

Indica Vista: Taking the battle to the Swift diesel!

Indica Vista: Taking the battle to the Swift diesel!

7 variants priced at Rs.3.49 lakhs ex-showroom Delhi for the 1.2L petrol Tata Indica Vista Safire at the low end going upto Rs.4.88 lakhs ex-showroom Delhi for the top end 1.3L Vista Quadrajet. The Indica Vista TDi version comes at nearly the same price as the outgoing existing Indica V2 version.

The Indica Vista is expected to be positioned price and features-wise to compete with the Maruti Suzuki Swift, and the Hyundai models i10 and the Getz. The current and new models of the Indica will co-exist, with a price reduction likely on the existing models.

Tata Indica Vista photo

Tata Indica Vista photo taken at Auto Expo 2008, New Delhi

Inside, the Indica Vista offers a much improved experience to the driver. It is more spacious, and the Vista a bit wider and longer than the last-generation Indica. Two-tone interiors, adjustable driver seat and steering wheel, better door handles and a centrally mounted speedo are the most noticeable changes. The Tata Indica was already quite spacious, and now the wheelbase has increased by 70 mm and the car is longer by 120 mm.

Exterior has been seriously spruced up too. Apart from the overall solid and handsome looks — well, apart from that stupid smiley grill we have to tolerate – the Indica Vista has indicators on Rear veiw mirrors, a roof mounted antenna and smart headlamps.

One significant fact about the new Tata Indica Vista would be that it would feature engines from Tata’s partner company Fiat. The Fiat Multijet engine, which currently does duty in the diesel Suzuki Swift and the Fiat Palio will be offered in the Indica Vista as the Quadrajet engine.

The Indica Vista, in its V3 avatar, was previewed at the Delhi Auto Expo in January 2008. I was there, and I can say with confidence that design and looks-wise, the Vista or V3 as it was known then is a significant improvement over the everyday Indica models we see around everywhere.

Features of the new tata Indica Vista include seating capacity for five, power –assisted rack and pinion steering, independent front suspension and semi independent rear suspension. Safety enhancers include warning buzzers and three-point ELR sea belts.

It is a major disappointment that neither ABS or airbags are offered in the Indica Vista. Considering the traffic situation on our roads and lawlessness, this is a major sin in my opinion. There are Indica models already offering airbags and ABS, so it reflects badly on Tata to offer a newer, better and more sophisticaled version in the Vista without them. Typical of Tata, I am sure they would introduce these a few months down the line – and that makes it worse.

If you are a safety conscious buyer, I strongly suggest you wait till Tata launches a version with airbags and ABS. Airbags, especially are a life-saver.

Built on an all-new platform, the Indica Vista will be slightly larger than the original Indica. The Vista would be powered by a new 1.2-litre petrol engine named Saffire and a 1.3-litre common-rail diesel engine called Quadrajet. The Quadrajet is the Fiat multijet and is being produced by Maruti Suzuki Powertrain for the Swift and Swift Dzire models. These new engines will be apart from Tata’s own 1.4-litre turbo diesel engine.

The petrol version of the Indica Vista is seriously underpowered, we think. The Vista is not a light car, and a 65 bhp petrol engine is not the way to go here. The Quadrajet Indica Vista are the ones to go for, with a maximum torque figure of 190 Nm at 1750 RPM – that is better than what the same engine delivers in the diesel Swift! It all comes down to gear ratios, of course about how it woudl work on the road.

Sure, the 1.4 liter turbo Indica Vista will be cheaper, but you will be sacrificing driving comfort and smoothness if you go for it. Better leave that to the taxi market.


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71 Responses to “Tata Indica Vista launch on Aug 23”

  1. Athma said on Sunday, August 24, 2008, 14:51

    Please do not sell this Car in Taxi Market.

    I would not buy if it is sold to Taxi operators

  2. Harisy said on Monday, August 25, 2008, 3:27

    Please do not make it Taxi.

  3. AMJ said on Monday, August 25, 2008, 7:59

    It might not be popular with taxi since there is no white colour on offer!

  4. Francis said on Tuesday, August 26, 2008, 1:15

    If possible pls send to me all models of this car.
    I like this car

  5. hyderali said on Tuesday, August 26, 2008, 4:16

    I would like to purchase one.

  6. milind karande said on Tuesday, August 26, 2008, 5:30

    i like the car but price should be upto 2.50 lack.
    tata should develop this car on battery.

  7. Arif said on Tuesday, August 26, 2008, 10:22

    I have already a car in this family TATA indica v2 , but now I am really like this model so please inform me any exchange offer is available . And also I want to know about diesel version of this model

  8. jacob arun v.t said on Tuesday, August 26, 2008, 11:56

    multijet palio is the best

  9. NRK said on Tuesday, August 26, 2008, 15:01

    TATA is one organization in our country that can do the impossible !
    I would love to get a car run on Electricity / Solar power / any other alternative energy; I wish TATA R&D team invests into this, and comes out successful with an alternative energy Car – made in India;

  10. shrikant said on Wednesday, August 27, 2008, 16:22

    please… suggest me which car i should have to buy tata vista saffire or santro …and why

  11. Raju D said on Thursday, August 28, 2008, 13:03

    Please do not make it a taxi later on, keep the existing models for taxi operators., sell this vista only to private users to maintain its standard.

  12. Sivakumar.K.B said on Thursday, August 28, 2008, 14:48

    Like many my request to you is not to sell it in the TAXI segment. It has -ve impact among the common buyers

  13. shyam said on Saturday, August 30, 2008, 1:27

    looks are too good, interiors are awesome, hope to have it soon

  14. sarvjeet puri said on Saturday, August 30, 2008, 15:43

    i want air bags and abs

  15. vaheb said on Saturday, August 30, 2008, 15:49

    plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz iski overhaeting problem solve karo.i m fetup with this heating problem.mr ratan tata i m very great fan of yours SIR but aapki banaye is tata indica diesel ne mera jeena kharab kar diya hai sir,plz plz plz solve this overhaeting problem

  16. shaurya said on Sunday, August 31, 2008, 11:31

    please do’nt sell this car 4 taxi
    it’s my request!!!!!!

  17. Himanshu Joshi said on Monday, September 1, 2008, 3:38

    I already have Indica V2 and i am satisfied customer of Tata , Kindly let me know if there is any exchange offer for Indica V2 customers

  18. dinesh said on Monday, September 1, 2008, 11:16

    I am fan of Made in India INDICA

    I did try my first car as Indica in first lot however couldn’t get in first 10,000. Got the number in nxt 70,000 however couldn’t buy that time due to other priorities and some what disappointment of not getting in first lot.

    Then I picked up Indica V2 Diesel. Very satified customer, used it for 6 year done 90,000 kms is still going well.

    Now I am proud owner of Indica V2 Dicor. Again what I was missing in ealier car is enjoyable in this car the pickup and power.

    Will wait for my third Indica for next 4/5 year and will pickup the hybrid one. I am sure TATA motors will come up with one by that time.

  19. Arul said on Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 9:03

    Many of us are complaining about Indica being used as Taxi. Really looking at, Taxi Drivers’ heavy usage, complaints and repeated banging made Tata to improve the car in a major way and made the car far more reliable.

  20. vinayak joshi said on Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 10:15

    i think tata should think about hybrid vehicle,because it is todays need,we are indian who are always behind in competition with world.

  21. Arijit Ghoshal said on Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 18:19

    It’s good but still not desirable..if its gonna b used 4 commercial purpose,centrally mounted speedo is absurd,luks!!it is different bt anyone can make it out 2 b a new indica…

  22. ramesh lal said on Wednesday, September 3, 2008, 7:49

    now is the time for tata to produce mini suv like gypsy with soft suspension, ac, power steering, 4 seats only, three doors exclusively for personnal use. no more taxi use please. too many cars like indica are on roads. so dear ratanji, are u listening?

  23. Tata Indica Electric and Ace Electric versions launch planned for 2009 | DWS Auto India said on Wednesday, September 3, 2008, 20:08

    [...] introduced its new generation Indica Vista in the Indian market last [...]

  24. Vijay said on Thursday, September 4, 2008, 6:43

    Excellent !!! Good value for money. I test drove Indica Vista – Aura in Mumbai last week and found it a good driving experience. Ride was smooth and handlind was so soft, I had to pinch myself to believe I was inded driving a Indica. A/C is powerful, hardly any engine noise inside the car. The door closing andopening is of international quality, do not miss the sound when you close the door.

    All in all I love it and booked the car for delivery within 30days.

  25. Dr valsalan said on Thursday, September 4, 2008, 8:40

    is there exchange package withe old indica dle 2000 september model in good condition

  26. mermaid said on Thursday, September 4, 2008, 11:15

    I wanna buy this car. I am learning driving right now. My trainer told me that it is quite difficult to drive indica. Is it true??? Plz suggest. Also i am
    planning to buy this car. Is it recommended to buy this car? I
    mean is it good enough in all its things??? Plz suggest

  27. Ramandeep Sidhu said on Friday, September 5, 2008, 8:08

    Should be able to give competition to Hyundai, Maruti and Palio

  28. Ankur said on Friday, September 5, 2008, 8:25

    Good looks, nice interiors. Tata should have worked on the front grill meshe, a new look was much needed. Hope it gives better milage than the earlier models.

  29. yogesh said on Saturday, September 6, 2008, 16:21

    new india vista is good pls make it more sensible in petrol{milage,performance} varient and smooth drive in desil varient.beacuse other compnies are offering comfertale machine in there soft madel.please make power straingth comfert loks and economy in one car.need to work on front grill and boot cover.other changes r very nice.but pls make it available for private uses not commercial.it attract lady driver and youth tooooo.
    thanking u
    yogesh bankoti

  30. Gourab said on Saturday, September 6, 2008, 20:27

    smart headlamps.Its awesome lookwise…….I hope interiors are also cool….with good leg space…..requesting you for a goood headrest in the seats also…….Humble request is don’t sell this one for taxi and cab services…plzzz….otherwise we the small car lovers will be very dissappointed and please come up with air bags and abs asap

  31. jayakumar said on Sunday, September 7, 2008, 10:11

    please send me the details of indica vista. do have air bag in this? what are the other safety measures? also please add some more photographs.

  32. Safal Suri said on Monday, September 8, 2008, 12:57

    Hi!

    Congrats to everyone concerned at TATA company for launching the latest avtar of Indica.

    Quite obviously it is much better looking than the present model. Front has improved considerably with new clear lense headlights, though smiley grill doesn’t do much justice with overall personality of the car.

    Same is true for the rear end. It would have been soo much better had Tata changed the rear end light cluster to some innovative LED design.

    With double tone layout interiors are refreshing. Under the hood Fiat’s diesel Quadrajet would prove the best seller.

    However, the biggest let down is noticeable absence of ABS and Airbags. It’s almost criminal to launch a new car/model in todays competitive market without an upmarket model without all the regular goodies.

    If TATA wan’t to change and improve it’s image for an Indian cab car producing company to serious global automobile manufacturer it needs more than fancy new products… TATA needs complete change of mindset… The biggest perusite? The company needs desire to be the No. 1 and think like one…

    Safal Suri (safalsuri@hotmail.com)

  33. VINOJ said on Monday, September 8, 2008, 20:41

    Dear Mr. Rattan Tata and your entire team,

    CONGRATULATIONS for doing India proud by launching the true Indian Car – Indica 10 years ago. Also now for the new INDICA VISTA.

    Please DON’T OFFER IT AS TAXICABS.It would be a shame and let us customers down. Most others also have voiced this view.

    Please upgrade to ABS and AIRBAGS atleast in the topend models, if not all.

    The front grill looks ok but surely you could have approved of a better tail light cluster.

    It’s an eyesore right from the start of Indica’s launch itself resembling the horns of an Indian Bison or Gaur.

    Would appreciate it if you could lower the cost a bit for middle class citizens to afford a good car from your stable.

    Lastly, not the least, offer GAS KIT installed versions instead of petrol or better the mileage to make this car a runaway success among cars in its class.

    Hats of to you and your team once again in conclusion, for waking the world with the much awaited “world’s cheapest car” – the NANO.

    Our entire family would like you to know that we are proud of you. May your tribe increase.

    JAI HIND.

  34. Shakti said on Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 12:12

    Dear Editor : I have strong faith in TATAS and will remain always,,,,,The new VISTA and ofcource NANO may not be everyones first choice but it symbolyses our Esteem and strong Presence in the automotive industries across the world….So pl welcome the new Baby hug it and cheer…..!!

    Shaks

  35. Sai said on Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 14:57

    Hi,

    I would have have defintely tout of buying this new breed of indica however as an environmentalist i would appreicate if we go green and produce cars which run on bio fuel, hydrogen and battery fuel.

    I see many indica cabs runnin all over creating pollution but if u guys can think about alternate fuel that can save our earth.

    I do appreicate your commitment on getting new varient of indica which runs on battery and it is highly commendable but if you guys can start going green this would make other car manufactures think twice before launching there obvious petrol and desiel version and your thinking can also impact the industry.

    coming to the new indica vista itz zillion times better than itz ancestor indica.. as every one suggested please do not sell this to consumers who want to use it as CAB’s or Taxis..

    Cheers
    Sai

  36. shalin pandey said on Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 16:11

    I think this is a better car.if possible then send me a model of disel cars……
    i will waiting for you

  37. debdulal ghosh said on Thursday, September 11, 2008, 7:31

    i already purchase it gr8 car

  38. Madan said on Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 9:36

    Hi Debdulal ghosh, Congrats that you brought a indica vista. I want to know your feedback on vista. its performance, mileage (FE), pickup, power etc.,

  39. Bhupesh Nagar said on Sunday, September 21, 2008, 3:49

    Hi Debdulal Ghosh, congrats for the new purchase. I also ve booked a vista Aura, in noida. just ve an issue if any one can clarify it. In every car there is a cover/guard between the front tyres and engine compartment, that was missing and the engine belts were clearly vissible, which can be damaged frm the mud frm the tyres. Any light frm any one….

  40. uday said on Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 11:22

    initialy it was said that the petrol engine would be fiat ’s 1.2 mpfi vvt, but now it seems to be that of indica xeta petrol 1.2 & if it is of xeta v2 then how is it ? if it is o.k. then is the price right for this petrol version of v2 ?

  41. Raman said on Thursday, September 25, 2008, 14:44

    Nice Car and weel suitable for all FAmily.

  42. Arun Upadhyay said on Monday, September 29, 2008, 8:12

    Tata Car is one of best car in india becoz this is nice car for indian roads and most econocmic car FILL IT FORGET IT

  43. abhay said on Tuesday, September 30, 2008, 4:58

    good car…
    expects an exchange offer with indica v2.. all the best

  44. Ravindra Honnungar said on Tuesday, September 30, 2008, 10:32

    Definitly very good vehicle from TATA. Today only i took test drive. Really good power and good interiors…….For this car i can say…..definitly it is for males who like to challenge……

    Please dont sell this car to taxi drivers……….

  45. dr sunil kumar said on Tuesday, September 30, 2008, 14:52

    how would you rate this tata indica vista, diesel in comparision to maruthi swift diesel nd palio. now in real confusion, which one to buy

  46. Amit Tikz said on Thursday, October 2, 2008, 5:14

    Hello Sir,

    I am a great fan of TATA cars right from begining. I am owning a Tata Sumo. I m totally satisfied by the performance of tata cars.The day INDICA VISTA and SUMO GRANDE is launched, i m fascinated by their BOLD looks………Actually i wanna know that can the car be fitted with a CONVERSION KIT by company………B’coz i have some problem in my left leg and can’t drive………Kindly suggest me and help me sorting this problem by consulting the R&D deptt …….so that i can purchase this car and drive it away myself…………..THANKS and HATS OFF TO MR. RATTAN TATA…….

  47. Soham Bhattacharjee said on Friday, October 3, 2008, 16:22

    the new vista is a wonderful creation by the tata’s. I will surely rate it more than the Maruti Swift. The tata’s have undoubtedly proved that they r the best car makers in India.

  48. ANSHUL ARGAL said on Saturday, October 4, 2008, 7:49

    HELLO SIR

    I HAVE ALREADY BOOKED THE TATA INDICA VISTA — AURA.
    BECAUSE NO OTHER CAR HAS SO MUCH COMFORTABLE SEATING AND ENOUGH BOOT SPACE IN ITS CLASS AND THE INTERIORS IN IT ARE AWESOME……………!
    THE COMPARATIVE ENGINE NOISE IS ALSO LOW THAN OTHER DIESEL CARS
    SO I AM JUST WAITING FOR MY NEW VISTA TO DRIVE IT HOME…………………….////

  49. S K DAS said on Sunday, October 5, 2008, 6:05

    I THINK THE BEST CAR IN ITS STYLE IS INDICA-VISTA.

    TATA HAS PROVEN ITS CAPABILITY BEING DESINING VISTA IN-MODEL-COMFORT-FUEL IFICIANCY -COSTING Etc.

  50. shafin gheewala said on Wednesday, October 8, 2008, 18:23

    good car but maintain a car not texi please

  51. iqbal ahmed said on Monday, October 13, 2008, 6:03

    i love tata because tata always provide good and high tech at reasonable price either it is in communication ,trasnport ,clothing………….& i love the model of indica vista & i will by one & i suggest that this car should be exported so that world ahould come to know about our technology and it will be great time for india and tata.i love tata. bye

  52. Someswara Rao said on Monday, October 20, 2008, 16:22

    I love TATA group.
    I want to buy a car. However, I unable to spent that much of amount.
    So, pls make the cars below 4 lacs.

  53. ANKUR PHUKAN said on Monday, October 20, 2008, 18:07

    Hi please do not make this car a taxi and if possible and please launch a saloon version of it. Thankyou

    Ankur

  54. K.S Haryaola said on Monday, October 20, 2008, 18:11

    Hi,
    Thiis a sexy car and please send me an catelouge of it and don,t make it a taxi …thanks

  55. zahid khan chhabra said on Thursday, October 23, 2008, 16:04

    sir mai kota rajestaan se ho aur mai indica vista lena chahata ho plz iska disal seavrej bata dejeye okkkkkkkkk

  56. N Niranjan Nikam said on Thursday, October 30, 2008, 19:11

    I have test driven the Indica Vista both in Mysore and Bangalore and I find the car to be very good. As the analysis by an expert has suggested, air bags and abs should be included. I do want to buy this car. But what exactly is the price. I am planning to buy it some time in March or April. Also I have a Fiat Palio second hand car. Can this be exchanged. Please let me know the total price of the car in Bangalore.

  57. Pramathesh Deka said on Wednesday, November 5, 2008, 18:51

    Indica Vista-what a tough solid look frm front, side & up ! does it have V2’s wheel alignment problem? Regards..

  58. shamsher said on Friday, November 14, 2008, 16:10

    indica is one of the best hatch back car its run gud specialy turbo model but the bad bad bad thing is when it goes for taxi i realy hate that . Now i request to tata team pls dont give indica vista for taxi make it condition n compusery,i will go for vista soon gud luck for TATA VISTA…………thanx

  59. p.HARISH said on Friday, November 14, 2008, 17:08

    i want to buy this car try to increase the colours

  60. kuljeet singh said on Sunday, November 23, 2008, 11:33

    i think you must introduce the ABS as early as possible i want to purchase it

  61. Rohit said on Wednesday, December 10, 2008, 8:58

    I am owner of Indica Vista Quadrajet Aura. I have driven around 2000 Km and quite happy with its performance. After 1st servicing it’s giving me mileage of 22 KM/Litre which i think is quite good.

  62. Ganagdhar Sangolli said on Wednesday, December 24, 2008, 10:14

    I wanted by the Indica Vista, but day by day prices are coming down thats why we are waiting for till my exceptation price. Vista Aura if price 5 lakh

  63. tom issac said on Sunday, December 28, 2008, 18:31

    vista is rocking………….

  64. ashwin said on Friday, January 9, 2009, 13:39

    Please send me the price details of Vista in Ap

  65. barkha said on Monday, January 12, 2009, 14:43

    it”s avery nice car i want it

  66. homi said on Tuesday, February 24, 2009, 17:10

    every thing is fine except the the materiel used in dash board it is gummy,it will get perised in course of time

  67. boda srinivasa rao said on Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 6:07

    Please send me the price details of Vista in Ap
    vijayawada and tech advise which is better in petrol or diesel

  68. boda srinivasa rao said on Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 6:08

    pls send detailed price in AP VIJAYAWADA

  69. sandeep said on Tuesday, March 17, 2009, 8:22

    ITS A WONDERFUL CAR SMOOTH, SPEEDY,STYLISH ,LUXURIOUSLY COMFORTABLE.

    MY SINCERE REQUEST TO TATA GROUP IS PLEASE DONT LET THIS GO TO TAXI DRIVERS.WE WANT IT, ALL OF US WANT U TO GROW AS A GR8T CAR MAKER.
    KINDLY CONTINUE THE EXISTING INDICA TO CATER TO CABS.

  70. NEERAJ SHARMA said on Thursday, March 19, 2009, 3:12

    I WANT TO PURCHASE A VISTA CAR. KINDLY GIVE ME DETAIL ABOUT ITS VARIOUS VARIANTS.

    THAHNX

  71. subin said on Sunday, March 22, 2009, 13:48

    hai, i m try to buy one car like its price limit bellow 5laks, so i preffer indica vista Quadrajet Aura, i think this one is good milage and good engine power also and lots of new features but im really disappointed about this have no ABS and air bags. so please keep these two also.. after this will be the best this segment car

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