NANO DIESEL AIN’T COMING ANYTIME SOON, INSTEAD HOW ABOUT THE NANO CNG, SAYS TATA!

Bad news first. The Tata Nano Diesel might not see a commercial launch anytime too soon with word emerging from Tata Motors that the diesel variant is at least a year away from a launch. While this would come as a bummer to many a prospective owner of the  Tata Nano Diesel, there’s still some cheer left. Tata Motors has put together a CNG variant of the Nano, and with CNG being much cheaper than petrol could still be a very sensible option for folks who want a very frugal and eco-friendly form of four wheeled personal transport.

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TATA ARIA CROSSOVER SELLING AT A SPECIAL “DECEMBER” DISCOUNT OF UPTO INR 2 LAKHS!

Sheer value for money; That is precisely what the Tata Aria Crossover is, especially with the “December” discount offer doled out by Tata dealers. Tata Motors dealers are now offering the Aria with a massive discount of up to INR 2 Lakhs. This discounted price includes a flat cash discount of INR 1.6 Lakhs along with an exchange bonus of INR 40 thousand. The base variant of the Aria 4X2 is now available for an ex-showroom price of INR 9.99 Lakhs. Tata Motors is calling this offer as the Tata Aria anniversary sale.

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TATA ARIA SALES TANK TO THE LOWEST EVER MONTHLY NUMBERS OF 140 UNITS: MAHINDRA XUV500 EFFECT?

The Tata Aria is now available in a cut price two wheel drive version and Tata will soon launch an automatic gearbox variant of the Aria. The sales of the Aria though, don’t seem to be picking up after the sporadic increase in sales just as the two wheel drive of the Aria was introduced a few months ago. Even though Tata Motors has done very well in November, with sales showing a big improvement, the Aria has been a dud performer for Tata, by registering sales of a paltry 140 units, its lowest monthly numbers ever. On the other hand, the Mahindra XUV500 has managed to garner over 8,000 bookings within days of its launch.

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TATA QUIETLY SLIPS IN AN UPGRADED NANO AND WE LIKE WHAT WE’RE SEEING!

Tata Motors is doing everything it can to turnaround the revolutionary small car, the Nano’s fortunes. The latest move in this regard by Tata is much more than just doling out discounts and attractive down payment offers. Tata Motors has actually gone on to make the Nano’s desirability quotient go up by quite a few notches by giving the frugal and inexpensive hatchback a raft of upgrades.

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NOW, THE TATA NANO GOES TO BANGLADESH!

Tata Motors’ revolutionary low cost small car, the Tata Nano isn’t exactly making waves in the domestic market. But that isn’t stopping Tata Motors from aggressively exporting the Nano to countries across Asia. Tomorrow, the Tata Nano will be launched in Bangladesh, India’s eastern neighbor. Over the past few months, Tata has commenced exports of the Nano and now sells the car in both Nepal and Sri Lanka.

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New Tata Indigo Launched with 25 KMPL

Tata Motors blames higher fuel consumption of the 1.4-liter TDI common-rail turbo diesel five key factors. First, the 1.4 liter turbodiesel engine ECU would be optimized for minimum fuel consumption. Second, Tata engineers working on Indigo 1.4 liters turbodiesel engine extensively to increase fuel economy.

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Tata Nano Burns Again

The fires never seem to go away from the Tata Nano. Despite Tata Motors’ best efforts to ensure that the Nano’s rear seats have been suitably insulated from the heat of the engine, that sits just behind the Nano’s rear seats, yet another Tata Nano fire has reportedly gone up in flames at Anand, Gujarat.

 

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TATA SAFARI MERLIN SUV TO BE LAUNCHED AROUND END SEPTEMBER!

With the Force One SUV already launched and the Mahindra W201 World SUV set for a launch around the end of September, Tata Motors Limited is all set to usher its own challenger in the Indian premium SUV space with the Tata Safari Merlin SUV. According to reliable sources, this SUV is all set to be launched at the end of September and from the sheer timing of the launch, Tata seems to ensuring that the Mahindra W201 World SUV gets some stiff competition.

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THE TATA INDICA VISTA FACELIFT GETS THE MANZA’S DASHBOARD-INSTRUMENT CLUSTER!

Along with the Tata Nano, Tata Motors ushered the center instrument console design on the Tata Indica Vista. Some people loved the design while others loathed it. It is now three years since the Tata Indica Vista was launched in India, that Tata Motors has finally decided to give it’s upmarket hatchback a makeover.

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Tata Indigo Marina Review

The Tata Indigo Marina was introduced after the limited success of cars like Palio, altura, siena etc. This Tata Indigo Marina review reflects aspects of the car including its dependent engine, reliable design and a moderate price tag. The car offers the space of an SUV for a comparatively low price tag and this can make it an attractive option for certain consumers.

Tata Indigo Marina Specification

The engine specifications as per Tata Indigo Marina review indicate that the car has a 1405 cc, 4-cylinder engine that can generate maximum power of 85 PS at 6000 rpm along with maximum torque of 11 kgm at 3000 rpm. The diesel engine provides 70 PS at 4500 rpm and torque of 13.5 kgm at 2500 rpm. The length of the car is 4158 mm while its width is 1625 mm and height is 1575 mm.

The company also introduced station wagon design of the car after the success of the Marina. The car can seat 5 individuals. The suspension of the car includes independent McPherson strut while the rear suspension is an independent 3-link one. This suspension system allows ease in driving the car and offers smooth driving experience even on problematic road conditions.

The car has front disk as well as rear drum brakes that are vacuum assisted and this ensures that the car can stop easily. The car has a ground clearance of 165 mm and 5 manual gears. The kerb weight of the car is 1105 kgs while its fuel tank capacity is 42 litres.

Tata Indigo Marina Mileage

The car is quite fuel efficient and the diesel version of the car provides 12.1 km/litre within the city. The overall mileage of the car is a decent 14.16 km/litre. The petrol variant of the car delivers 14.8 km/litre on the highway while on the city roads the car delivers 9.2 km/litre. The overall mileage of the car is 10.8 km/litre.

Tata Indigo Marina Interiors

The exteriors of the car are quite attractive with front grille that is chrome plated with tinted glasses on the doors and full wheel covers. The interiors complement with the exteriors and are quite comfortable. The car provides generous space to the cargo as well as the passengers. The cabin has space for storage. The instrument cluster of the car has engine RPM meter. The car also has luggage retention net, trunk lamp and the rear seat has double folding capacity. The gearshift knob is wrapped in leather and the car also has a sporty looking steering wheel.

Tata Indigo Marina Safety features

A look at the safety features as a part Tata indigo marina review indicates that the car has several standard safety aspects. These include front seats that are anti-submarine type, collapsible steering wheel, seat belts, side impact beams etc. Some other features include rear doors with child safety locks, rear spoiler along with integrated brake lights and headlamp levelling device.

Tata Indigo marina Price and design variations

The price of the car is around Rs 4.60 lakhs to approximately Rs 5.60 lakhs. The car is available in petrol variants that include the Tata Indigo marina GLS as well as Marina GLX. A diesel engine option of the car comes in design variants that include Indigo Marina LS as well as LX. A new variant introduced recently includes Marina LX DICOR.

Tata Indigo Marina Colors

The colours available include mint white, arctic silver, starry grey and sunrise pearl.

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Tata Manza Review

The Tata Manza was a car launched in the mid luxury car segment. The car has quite a unique design and has well integrated boot along with new headlamps, bumpers and new interiors as well. The car offers great value for money with excellent features and good performance as per the Tata Manza review.

Tata Manza Specification

The Tata Manza review indicates that the car comes in both petrol as well as diesel engine variants. The petrol engine is a 1368 cc engine that has continuous variable cam phaser and this allows adjustment of valve timing so as to deliver powerful performance. The diesel engine is a quadrajet 1.3L engine

The petrol engine can deliver maximum power of 89 bhp at 6000 rpm together with maximum torque of 116 Nm at 4750 rpm. The quadrajet engine can deliver 89 bhp at 4000 rpm together with peak torque of 200 Nm at 1750 rpm. The length of the car is 4413 mm and its width is 1703mm. The car has a height of 1550mm. The car can seat 5 individuals.

The car has independent front and semi independent rear suspension and at lower speeds the car feels quite smooth. As against this at higher speeds it does not have the riding experience similar to some other cars. The car has a turning circle of 5.10 metres and the boot space of the car is 460 litres.

The car has front as well as rear disk brake system. The ground clearance of the car is around 165 mm and its kerb weight is 1100 kgs. The fuel tank capacity of the car is 44 litres. The design of the car is quite contemporary with bold looking headlights. The rear portion of the car has vertical tail lamps and this makes it quite classy looking.

Tata Manza Mileage

As per the ARAI report the car is expected to deliver mileage of around 21.02 km/litre. The petrol variant of the car delivers around 14 km/litre on the highway while in the city it can deliver around 10 km/litre. The diesel variant of the car delivers around 13 km/litre in the city while on the highway it can deliver 14 km/litre.

Tata Manza Interiors

The interiors of the car have two toned fabrics and the driver seat can be adjusted for height. The rear view mirrors outside the car can be electronically controlled and adjusted. The central console of the car has driver information feature with feedback on fuel consumption. The 2 DIN Music system provides

Bluetooth connectivity and the controls for the system are also present on steering wheel in the car. The quality of plastic used in the buttons is however not up to the mark and the dashboard has panel gaps that work against the overall look of the interiors.

Tata Manza Safety features

The safety features present in the car include dual front SRS airbags that provide safety if collision occurs. The car also has antilock brake system and side impact beams. The front seat belts can be adjusted for height and have load limiters as well as pretentioners. The car has warning lamp to signify if the driver seatbelt is not used properly. The car also has central locking along with child locks.

Tata Manza Price and design variations

The price of the car is around Rs 4.90 lakhs to approximately 7.64 lakhs. The car has design variations that include Tata Manza Aqua, Manza Aura, Manza Aura (ABS) and Aura+.

Tata Manza Colors

The color options available in this car include Grey noir, breeze blue, monarch red, minimal grey, infinity black dew white.

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Tata Safari DICOR Review

Tata Safari DICOR is an excellent and practical alternative for individuals who are looking for a SUV car but for affordable price. The design of the car is quite contemporary and stylish. With the release of several international cars in the same segment the sales of Safari fell and to deal with this issue Tata released the improved version of the car called the Safari DICOR.

Tata Safari DICOR Specification

The Tata Safari DICOR review indicates that the car has 2179 cc VTT DICOR engine and this engine can deliver maximum power of 140 bhp at 4000 rpm. The maximum torque delivered by the engine is 320 Nm at 1700 rpm and this is the highest torque produced by cars in its class. The pickup of the engine is quite good and the car can reach 100 km/hour in mere 22 seconds.

The length of the car is 4650 mm and its width is 1918 mm while its height is 1925 mm. The car can seat 7 individuals quite comfortably. The car has wishbone suspension for the front along with coil springs for rear. The car has boot space of 981 litres. The car has front ventilated along with rear disk brake system.

The ground clearance of the car is 195 mm and its kerb weight is 2040 kgs. The fuel tank capacity of the car is 65 litres. The car can be driven quite smoothly on the highways though it needs fair bit if gear shifting for city driving. The quality of driving is quite good on the whole and the brake system is excellent. The clutch of the car is quite good but is heavy and so vibrations can be felt within the car. The car has a high stance and rugged design.

Tata Safari DICOR Mileage

The DICOR engine is extremely powerful and it delivers mileage of around 12.1 km/litre on highway while in the city the mileage is 9.2 km/litre.

Tata Safari DICOR Interiors

The cabin of the car is quite roomy as well as spacious. Since the vehicle has a high stance it provides good visibility to all the occupants. The seats in the vehicle are extremely comfortable and provide sufficient lumbar support. The storage space in the car is also quite sufficient. The top end version of the DICOR has such features as twin screen, DVD player, and rear view camera and leather seats.

The dash of the vehicle is in beige and the console has polish aluminium finish. The console has a clock along with rear wash wipe and defogger buttons. The car has keyless entry features along with leather upholstery and the steering wheel is also leather wrapped. The rear seats of the vehicle can be split 60:40 and the car has remote fuel flap along with cargo lamp.

Tata Safari DICOR Safety features

The safety features in the vehicle include crumple zones, side impact bars, tilt as well as collapsible steering wheel, central locking and child safety locks. The car has headlamp levelling and anti submarine seats. The car also has anti lock brake system and dual airbags.

Tata Safari DICOR Price and design variations

The price of the vehicle is around Rs 7.67 lakhs to Rs 10.87 lakhs. The design variations available in the car include Safari VX 2.2 VTT, Safari EX 2.2 VTT, LX 2.2 VTT and GX 2.2 VTT.

Tata Safari DICOR Colors

The colors available in the car include mountain green, light gold, quartz black, steel blue, arctic silver, cycus grey, passion red, pearl white and arctic white.

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Tata Sumo Grande MK II Review

The Tata Sumo Grande MK II has the stylish looks of SUV and provides all the comforts of family cars. The car provides good fuel efficiency and can be manoeuvred with ease. The chiselled design of the vehicle and its performance has made it quite popular.

Tata Sumo Grande MK II Specification

The car has 2179 cc DICOR diesel engine that generates 120 bhp at 4000 rpm along with maximum torque of 250 Nm at 1500 rpm. The length of the vehicle is 4421 mm and its width is 1780 mm while the height of the vehicle is 1940 mm. The car can seat 7 individuals and its turning circle is 5.25 metres.

The car has 5 manual gears and its ground clearance is 180 mm. The suspension system of the car includes independent double wishbone along with coil springs and this makes driving the car quite a smooth and wonderful experience particular at lower speeds in particular. The kerb weight of the car is 1940 kgs while its fuel tank capacity is 65 litres.

The steering wheel of the car has a good feel to it and the anti roll features ensure that the car feels less wobbly on corners and bends. The car has soft body mounts and this suppresses the noise from road surfaces and the cabin feels silent and comfortable. The brake system of the car is quite good

Tata Sumo Grande MK II Mileage

The mileage of the car is around 10 km/litre in the city while on the highway it provides mileage of 12 km/litre.

Tata Sumo Grande MK II Interiors

The interiors of the car are beige and have fire as well as stain resistant upholstery. The car has climate adjustment feature for occupants of every row. The car has power windows along with power steering. The driver’s seat can be adjusted with ease and the car has CD/MP3 player.  The interiors are dual toned and the cabin is extremely roomy. The other interior features include beautiful clock along with gear knob. The plastic quality is decent though it may seem cheap compared the other features available. The steering wheel of the car is small and is ergonomically designed.

Tata Sumo Grande MK II Safety features

The Tata Sumo Grande MK II has decent safety features and these include collapsible steering column, engine immobiliser that is ECU controlled, warning for low fuel, airbag, antilock brake system and motorised adjustment for head lamp.

Tata Sumo Grande MK II Price and design variations

The price of the car is around Rs 6.43 lakhs to approximately Rs 7.50 lakhs. The design variations available in the car include the Tata Sumo Grande MK II LX, MK II EX and MK II GX.

Tata Sumo Grande MK II Colors

The car is available in six colors and these include marine blue, quartz black, mineral red, arctic silver, zephyr green, sunset orange. The car is now available in three new colors as well and these include platinum beige, castle grey and walnut gold.

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Tata Aria Review

Tata Motors is a leading automobile company in India and is known to launch cars that have superior technology delivering consistently high performance. The company is now ready to launch a car in the multi utility vehicle segment called Tata Aria. The car will be launched in May 2010. The car is built on the roadster concept.

Tata Aria Specification

The Tata Aria comes equipped with 2.2L DICOR engine and this can deliver power of 140 bhp at 4000 rpm and peak torque of 320 Nm at 1700 to 2700 rpm. The three variants of the car will have 4WD and 2WD options. The length of the car is 4780mm and its width is 1895mm while its height is 1780mm.

The Tata Aria review reflects that the car can cross 100 km/hr mark in 14 seconds and can touch top speed of 162 km/hr. The engine has variable turbine technology feature and this delivers good power as well as torque. The car has 5-speed manual transmission and the handling and braking of the car is excellent.

Tata Aria Mileage

The mileage of the car is not yet known.

Tata Aria Interiors

The interiors of the car are quite spacious and are decorated in dual tone beige color. The steering wheel is four spoke and the controls are mounted on the steering wheel. The car has advanced instrument cluster and this is placed behind steering wheel. The car has LCD screen placed on the dashboard along with audio system comprising of 3D sound. The car has dual air conditioning along with automatic climate control as well as cruise control feature. The car can carry seven passengers and the second as well as third row can be folded.

Tata Aria Safety features

The car has several safety features and these include 2 airbags, anti lock brake system along with ESP. The car has fog lamps, parking sensors and seats belts for all passengers.

Tata Aria Price and design variations

The price of the car is around Rs 12 lakhs to 14 lakhs. The car is available in three design variations and these include Tata Aria EX, Tata Aria GX and Tata Aria LX.

Tata Aria Colors

The colors available are not yet known.

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Tata Indica Vista Ignis Review

Tata which is among the most popular automobile brands in India will be launching a new variant of Tata Indica car. The Tata Indica Vista Ignis will be launched in the Indian market in August 2010. The car has a smart design and is loaded with rich features. The car with its new engine is expected to deliver good performance.

Tata Indica Vista Ignis Specification

As per the Tata Indica Vista Ignis review the car will be equipped with a 1.4L DOHC Fire engine with 16 valves. This petrol engine will be able to deliver power of 94 bhp at 6000 rpm along with peak torque of 115 Nm at 4500 rpm. The length of the car is 3795mm and its width is 1695mm while its height is 1550mm.

The car can seat 5 individuals and the car has power steering. The car has independent McPherson Strut suspension for the front while the rear has semi independent coil. The car has 5 manual gears and its ground clearance is 165mm. The car has kerb weight of 1245 kgs and its fuel tank limit is 37 litres.

Tata Indica Vista Ignis Mileage

The car is expected to deliver mileage of 11 km/litre in the city while the mileage on the highway is expected to be around 14 km/litre.

Tata Indica Vista Ignis Interiors

The interiors of the car are quite spacious and the Vista Ignis is longer and wider compared to the previous Indica. The driver’s seat as well as steering wheel can be adjusted and the speedometer is centrally mounted. The seating arrangement is ergonomically designed and is rather comfortable with plenty of space. The car has integrated CD player with remote control and USB port.

Tata Indica Vista Ignis Safety features

The earlier variations of Tata Indica Vista were a big disappointment as far as safety aspects were concerned. The Tata Indica Vista Ignis has incorporated several safety features and these include dual SRS airbags, antilock brake system and electronic brake force distribution feature.

Tata Indica Vista Ignis Price and design variations

The price of the car is expected to be around Rs 6 lakhs and the car will be available in a single design variation.

Tata Indica Vista Ignis Colors

The colors in which the car will be available in the country are not known as yet.

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Tata Nano Hybrid Review

Tata Motors revolutionised the Indian automobile sector by its launch of the cheapest car in the country. The company will now be launching a micro hybrid variant of the Nano and this will promise better fuel economy. The car is expected to be launched in the Indian automobile market in August 2010.

Tata Nano Hybrid Specification

The Tata Nano review indicates that the car is equipped with 624cc, micro hybrid petrol engine. This engine will be able to deliver power of 33 bhp at 5250 rpm along with peak torque of 48 Nm at 2500 rpm. The length of the car is 3090mm and its width is 1487mm while its height is 1585mm. The car has a seating capacity of 4 individuals.

The car has independent gas filled struts for front while the rear has coil springs. The car has front disk and rear drum brake system. The engine of the car is mated with 5 automatic gears and the car has a ground clearance of 180mm. The engine of the car is mounted at the rear and this ensures availability of luggage space in the front. Since the engine is close to fuel tank it helps in improving the fuel efficiency.

Tata Nano Hybrid Mileage

The mileage figures for the car are not known as yet.

Tata Nano Hybrid Interiors

While the car is small its interiors have been designed in manner wherein the cabin seems spacious. The interiors have better quality materials compared to be materials used in the earlier Tata Nano cars. The interior design is such that it offers decent head room and leg space to occupants. Since the car has high seating position entering and exiting the car is quite easy. The car has air conditioner and driver’s seat can be manually adjusted.

Tata Nano Hybrid Safety features

The car has several safety features and these include seat belts, crumple zones, strong seats and intrusion resistant doors. The car has tubeless tyres and fog lamp as well.

Tata Nano Hybrid Price and design variations

The price of the car is expected to be around Rs 2.50 lakhs and the car will be available in a single design variation.

Tata Nano Hybrid Colors

The colors in which the car will be available are not known as yet.

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Tata Prima Review

Tata Motors has consistently launched new models of cars delivering powerful performances. The automobile giant will now be launching Tata Prima in the luxury sedan segment. This luxury car was initially showcased in the Geneva Motor Show of 2009. The car was launched in the Delhi Auto Expo of 2010 and is expected to be made available at the end of 2010.

Tata Prima Specification

The Tata Prima review reveals that the car is expected to be made available with a 1.6L or 1.8L petrol engine. The engine power and torque as well as acceleration figures will be dependent on powertrain type as well as the technology employed. Information about this is not available from the company sources.

The car is a five seater and as per the company officials it will be longer than the Tata Indigo and it has a wheel base of 2700mm. The car is also expected to get standard brake system and the brakes will be efficient and completely responsive. The car is expected to have McPherson strut along with stabiliser as front suspension and the rear will have four link coil spring.

Tata Prima Mileage

The mileage figures expected to be delivered by the car are not known as yet.

Tata Prima Interiors

The interiors of the car are spacious and are loaded with several luxury features. The interiors are expected to be decorated in beige and the dashboard will have several luxury aspects like digital and analogue instrument panel, audio system and AC vents. The steering wheel will have mounted audio controls. As the car is longer than Tata Indigo it is expected to provide greater legroom as well as headspace.

Tata Prima Safety features

The car is expected to have several safety features and these include antilock brake system, electronic brake force distribution feature and electronic stability program. The car is also expected to get fog lamp and parking sensors.

Tata Prima Price and design variations

The price of the car is expected to be around Rs 9.5 lakhs. The car is expected to be available in two design variations and these include Tata Prima Concept 1.6 and Prima Concept 1.8

Tata Prima Colors

Most of the information related with this car is still hidden and so the colors in which the car will be available have not been disclosed as yet.

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Tata Winger Review

The Tata Winger is a 9 to 13 seater car that was launched to meet the needs of passengers in transportation vehicle segment. This vehicle is meant for travel within city as well as rural travel. This vehicle meets the BS III emissions rules and has a warranty of 18 months/1.5 lakh km.

Tata Winger Specification

The car has a 1948 cc TCIC diesel engine and this engine can generate maximum power of 90 bhp at 4800 rpm along with peak torque of 190 Nm at 2000 rpm. The engine of the vehicle is meant to meet the needs of long distance travel along with travel in different weather and road conditions.

The length of the car is 4920 mm and its width is 1905 mm while its height is 2050 mm. The suspension system of the vehicle includes McPherson struts for the front while the rear has parabolic leaf spring. This suspension system is meant to provide stability and comfort to the occupants. The suspension system also allows the vehicle to carry load.

The turning circle of the car is 5.65 metres and the car has power steering. The car has front ventilated along with rear disk brake system. The design of the car is such that it minimises the noise along with harshness and vibration. The car has a ground clearance of 165 mm. The kerb weight of the car is 1620 kgs and its fuel tank capacity if 60 litres.

Tata Winger Mileage

The mileage of the car in test conditions is 18 to 20 km/litre.

Tata Winger Interiors

The interiors of the vehicle provide comfort along with spaciousness. The car can fit 9 to 13 passengers and has decent legroom as well as headroom along with space to accommodate luggage. The seats in the car are front facing and have magazine pockets along with spot as well as grab lamps and music system.

The drawbacks of the vehicle include extreme close placement of accelerator pedals along with brake pedals. The instrument controls of the vehicle are quite basic but well lit. The interiors of the car come in light brown fabrics and the seats are of bucket type. The customers can also enjoy reclining back rest and seats have individual arm rests. The car also has high roof AC along with roof mounted vents.

Tata Winger Safety features

The safety features in the car include moulded interior panels in enclosed body. The fuel tank in the vehicle is quite uniquely placed. The car has seat belt for each seat and the car also comes equipped with fog lamp along with child locks. The car has compartment ventilation fan

Tata Winger price and design variations

The price of the Winger starts at approximately Rs 4.70 lakhs and the top end model is around Rs 6.55 lakhs. The Tata Winger comes in design variations which include Tata Winger Deluxe Flat Roof, Tata Winger Luxury, Tata Winger Deluxe High Roof, Tata Winger Luxury.

Tata Winger Colors

The car is available in several color options and these include Arctic white, pearl white, yellow and arctic silver.

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Tata Xenon XT Review

The Tata Xenon XT was launched initially in Thailand and this vehicle is designed as a lifestyle pickup. The vehicle has an aggressive design and has several accessories to meet the needs of different consumers.

Tata Xenon XT Specification

The Tata Xenon XT has a 2179 cc diesel engine which has the direct common rail feature. The engine can generate maximum power of 140 bhp at 4000 rpm while the peak torque is 320 Nm at 1700 rpm. The engine delivers high output along with good fuel economy. The length of the car is 5125 mm and its width is 1860 mm while its height is 1765 mm.

The car has suspension system that includes double wishbone for the front while the rear has parabolic leaf. The suspension system ensures that driving the car becomes quite comfortable. The car can also deal with problematic road conditions quite well. The car can seat 5 individuals and has power steering.

The car also has front disk along with rear drum brakes and 5 manual gears. The car has high ground clearance and the pick up of the car is such that it can be driven smoothly even in off road conditions. The kerb weight of the car is 1970 kgs while the fuel tank capacity of the car is 65 litres.

Tata Xenon XT Mileage

The mileage of the car is 10 to 14 km/litre.

Tata Xenon XT Interiors

The car has power windows, remote central locking and front as well as rear fog lights. The steering wheel is leather wrapped and the seat belts can also be adjusted for height. The car has rear defogger along with tubeless tyres.

The interiors of the car have dual toned fabric along with handles that are body coloured. The instrument cluster has white backlight and the central console has an attractive silver finish. The car also has floor carpet through the car.

Tata Xenon XT Safety features

The safety features in the car include door intrusion beam, alarm for open door, rear doors with child lock features and engine immobiliser. Other safety aspects include antiglare feature for rear view mirror, demister for the rear windscreen, anti submarine seats, 3 point adjustable lap belts and feature to indicate low fuel.

Tata Xenon XT Price and design variations

The price of the car is Rs 7.62 lakhs to around Rs 8.58 lakhs. The design variations of the car include Xenon XT 4×2 and Xenon 4×4.

Tata Xenon XT Colors

The car is available in colours that include mineral red, arctic silver, arctic white and quartz black.

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Tata Venture Review

Tata Venture is a mini van. It was manufactured by India’s leading auto manufacturer Tata Motors and was launched in 10th Auto Expo in 2010. It is a 3 door utility vehicle and is also known as Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV).

Tata Venture Specifications

As per Tata Venture Specifications, it says that the car comes with 1.4 litre turbo charged CRDI diesel engine which generates the maximum power of 71 PS @ 4500rpm along with the maximum torque of 135Nm @ 2500 rpm. It delivers the dispersion of 1405 cc. 8 passengers can feel comfortable in it and it also has enough luggage space. This vehicle is available in 5, 6, 7 and 8-seater arrangement – depending upon the model. The length of the car is 3950 mm while the width is of 1565 mm and the height is of 1858 mm and the ground clearance is of 160 mm.

The top speed of the car is 55 km / hour. The vehicle is equipped with vacuum assisted independent hydraulic brakes along with power steering and five speed manual transmission gearbox. It is a family car and its fuel tank capacity is 33 litres. The front suspension of the car is independent and strut type while it has Coil Spring type with 3 link rear suspension. The tyre size is 165 R 14 LT 8 PR and the turning radius is 4.5 metres. The huge front glass covers half of the front view. Keyless entry with engine immobilizer is an additional feature.

Tata Venture Mileage

The Mileage of the car is 15km / litre on highways while it is 11 km / litre in city.

Tata Venture Interiors

In the section of Tata Venture Interiors, it says that the car is equipped with attractive interiors. It has dual heating ventilation and air conditioning ( HVAC ) with roof mounted ducts. The seats are arranged in 3 rows so that passengers can feel easy while travelling. It has flat floor and roof which makes the seating space equal from front seats to the third row. Power windows, reverse parking aid, rear wipers, rear cup holders, 3 spoke Steering wheel , 2 glove box, electrical pots 12V, optional music system with 4 speakers, digital clock and information system, roof lamp are also available in this car. 3 speed front wipers, rectangular inner grab handles, door open lights ON, vanity mirror, and tachometer makes the interior of Tata Venture more exciting.

Tata Venture Safety Features

The car has collapsible steering, side impact protection beam, front fog lamps, front crash reinforcement, child lock system and engine immobiliser are there in Tata Venture as safety features.

Tata Venture Price and Variation

The Price of Tata Venture is Rs. 4.05 lakhs approximately. It comes in 3 exciting models and these are Tata Venture CX, Tata Venture EX and Tata Venture GX.

Tata Venture Colors

Tata Venture is available in 5 attractive colors. These are Glossy Black, Champagne Gold, Lunar Silver, Arctic White and Ivory White.

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