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Tata Indica Sedan 1.4 i (85 Hp)
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Tata Indica:
The Tata Indica is a B-segment car launched by the Indian manufacturer Tata Motors in 1998. It was the first Indian hatchback with a diesel engine. It was the first passenger hatchback from Tata Motors, with previous models being station wagons and SUVs.
Indica is also considered one of India's indigenously developed passenger cars, though not the first. As of August 2008, more than 9. 1 lakh units had been produced and the platform had spawned close to 12 lakh vehicles. Annual sales of Indica were as high as 1,44,690 units in 2006–2007. As of July 2009, monthly sales of Indica were around 8,000 units. The models were also exported to European and African countries from late 2004. The car was discontinued in April 2018....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Sedan Overview:
Tata Indica (Sedan). With 120 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1060 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 12.6 s). The top speed reaches 160 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Tata Indica Sedan generation was primarily sold in emerging markets and was not tested by Euro NCAP. Safety features were basic for its era, reflecting its budget-oriented positioning.
1.4 i (85 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Provides slightly better acceleration and highway performance compared to the diesel, making it more versatile for mixed driving conditions.
Fuel Economy
Offers reasonable fuel economy for a petrol engine of its size, though generally less efficient than the diesel variant for long-term running costs.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Highly affordable purchase price
- • Spacious interior for its class
- • Generous 500-liter boot space
- • Good fuel economy, especially the diesel variant
- • Robust and practical for daily use
Cons:
- • Modest engine performance
- • Basic safety features
- • Dated interior design and materials
- • Unrefined engine noise and vibrations
- • Limited comfort and convenience features
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Indica: 2000 - 2008).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Tata |
| Model: | Indica |
| Generation: | Sedan |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.4 i (85 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2002 |
| End of production: | 2008 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 85 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 60.5 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 120 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1405 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 75 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 79.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 12.6 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 12.6 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 160 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.5 kg/Hp, 80.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.8 kg/Nm, 113.2 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 12 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1060 |
| Max. weight: | 1500 |
| Max load: | 440 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 500 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 37 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4150 mm mm [490mm more] |
| Width: | 1625 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1540 mm mm [55mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2450 mm mm [50mm more] |
| Front track: | 1400 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1400 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 175/65 R14 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
If you could change one thing about the Tata Indica, what would it be?