THE INEXPENSIVE, SPACIOUS AND FUEL EFFICIENT INDIGO IS A BRILLIANT ENTRY-LEVEL FAMILY SALOON BUT FOR TOUGH PEOPLE'S..
Whether it's because of 'prestige' connotations, additional boot space, or simply the desire to own a car that's bigger than the one in our neighbour's garage, three-box saloons are a big hit with us. Especially if they are reasonably- priced, cheap to run, and big on cabin space. Enter the Tata Indigo. We aren't saying it's the last word in refi nement, style, or driving dynamics. However, there's no getting away from the fact that the Indigo offers maximum bang for your buck. What matters here is cabin space, fuel economy and ride comfort, and the Indigo is strong on all those fronts.
Two engine options are available - a 1400cc (petrol) inline-four that makes 86PS and 110Nm of torque, and a 1400cc (diesel) that produces 63PS and 125Nm of torque. The petrol is quicker and faster, getting from zero to 100km/h in 16 seconds (19.5 seconds for the diesel) and hitting a top speed of 158km/h (154km/h for the diesel.) But as you can see, the difference isn't much, and given that diesel is much cheaper than petrol, most Indigo buyers opt for the diesel version, especially given that the diesel car does about 19kmpl to the petrol's 14.5kmpl. The diesel variant is about a lakh of rupees more expensive than the petrol version, but still outsells the latter by a large margin.
The Indigo, an indigenous effort from Tata, deserves to be lauded for what it is - a sensible, inexpensive, entry-level family saloon, which offers above-average space and ride comfort in its segment, and one that's relatively cheap to run and heavy on pocket to maintain.
• Petrol Variants
o Indigo GLE
o Indigo GLS
o Indigo GLX
• Diesel Variants
o Indigo LX
o Indigo LS
Petrol Variants
Petrol engine gives maximum of 85PS @ 5500rpm with 32 bit micro processor . It gives maximum torque of 11 kgm @ 3000rpm.
Indigo GLE
It is equipped with various features like manual power steering, manual front and rear windows, grey bumpers, half wheel covers, partial fabric lining on seat, molded roof lining, high mounted stop lamp etc.
Indigo GLS
This model also has various features like digital clock, anti-glare rear view mirror, cabin lamp with spot reading lamp (front and rear) etc.
Indigo GLX
To mention few of the features present in this model along with the features of rest of the two models, there are available power steering and power windows, rear fog lamps, rub rails on door, full wheel covers, both sides outer rear view mirrors, rear defogger, central locking, audio warning signal for driver seat belt and many more.
Diesel Variants
It has maximum power output of 70PS @ 4500rpm and maximum torque of 13.52 kgm @2500 rpm. It has turbo-charged Indirect Ignition Diesel engine with inter cooler facility.
Indigo LX
It has various features like power steering and power windows (front and rear), full wheel covers, body colored bumpers, rub rails on door, full fabric lining on seats, molded roof lining, central locking, rear defogger, high mounted stop lamp, audio warning signal for driver seat belt etc.
Indigo LS
It has various features like manual front and rear windows, partial fabric lining, fabric insert door pads, anti-submarine front seats etc.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF TATA INDIGO
Engines
Petrol 1405 cc MPFI Petrol Engine with 16-Bit Microprocessor. Max. Power - 85 PS @ 6000 rpm Max. Torque - 11 kgm @ 3000 rpm
Diesel Turbo-charged 1405 cc Indirect Injection Engine Max. Power - 62 PS @ 4500 rpm Max. Torque - 12.5 kgm @ 2500 rpm
Engines
Petrol 1405 cc MPFI Petrol Engine with 32-Bit Microprocessor. Max. Power - 85 PS @ 5500 rpm Max. Torque - 11 kgm @ 3000 rpm
Diesel Turbo-charged 1405 cc Indirect Injection Engine with Intercooler Max. Power - 70 PS @ 4500 rpm Max. Torque - 13.5 kgm @ 2500 rpm
Suspension
Front Independent McPherson strut with anti-roll bar
Rear Independent 3-link McPherson strut with anti-roll bar
Steering
Type Rack and pinion type with collapsible steering column. Power assistance available in all models except GLE.
Turning Radius 5.0 m
Brakes
Type Vacuum assisted dual circuit, diagonal split hydraulic brakes through tandem master cylinder
Front Disc brake
Rear Drum brake
Tyres & Wheels
Tyre size Radial Tube
Size 175/65 R 14
Seating
Front 2 persons
Rear 3 persons
Capacity
Fuel Tank 42 litres
Trunk Capacity 450 litres
Weight
Kerb Weight (kg) 1070
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) 1490
Source : http://www.tatamotors.com/andhttp://auto.indiamart.com/cars/tata-indigo/
