Auto Expo 2008 - New Tata Indica Vista Unveiled
01/09/08
Auto Expo 2008 - New Tata Indica Vista Unveiled
Tata Motors kept the buzz going around its stall at the Auto Expo 2008 by unveiling the new Indica Vista on the first day. The new Indica will come into the market by the middle of 2008 and would sell alaongside the current Indica but with a different name. The new Indica is light years ahead of the current Indica in terms of design and performance. It has a more proportionate and sporty stance with the front end getting extra stretched headlamps and a larger grille.
The car looks like its the old Indica on steroids, its pumped up. The new Indica would compete with the premium B segment hatchbacks including the Getz, Swift, Aveo-UVA and Palio. The interiors are still under development and were not opened to the media at the expo however the instrument cluster has been moved to the center, a trend which i dont quite approve of for more reasons than one.
The new Indica is longer and wider than the current model with more legroom inside. The new Indica would be powered by a 1.3 litre quadra jet common rail diesel engine (sourced from Fiat and the same engine which does duty in the Swift) and a 1.2 litre VVT petrol engine which would be manufactured at the Fiat-tata plant at Ranjangaon in Maharashtra. The new Indica would have larger 14 inch wheels with 175/65 spec tubeless tyres and finally the tyres fill up the wheelarch unlike the current Indica. The new Indica is likely to be priced between Rs.4 - 5 lakh and would be launched by the middle of 2008.
I am sure the new Indica would be a success no matter what its called but Tata Motors would need to keep in check the small niggling problems which crop up and the fit and finish which was not upto the mark on their show car at the Auto Expo (see picture of door rubber beading coming off)
MORE PICTURES OF THE NEW INDICA VISTA FROM THE AUTO EXPO 2008
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Comment from: Partho [Visitor]
Instrument cluster in the middle is the current European trend that is being followed even by Japanese models like Toyota Yaris. However, the central instrument cluster should curve in a way so that it faces towards the driver.
The back should have been better designed. Looks like the old Indica, Nano and the new Indica share the same back panel !
The back should have been better designed. Looks like the old Indica, Nano and the new Indica share the same back panel !
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01/11/08 @ 17:48
Comment from: amit [Visitor] 
TATA THE BRAND WHICH IS LOVED BY EVER ONE ..
I EVEN LOVE THE BRAND MOST AND WANT THE TATA TO BE THE BEST IN THE WORLD NOT ONLY IN STEEL BUT IN EVERY SEGMENT ..GREAT CAR ..GREAT JOB WANT TO SEE O SEE MORE MODEL LIKES THIS...
I EVEN LOVE THE BRAND MOST AND WANT THE TATA TO BE THE BEST IN THE WORLD NOT ONLY IN STEEL BUT IN EVERY SEGMENT ..GREAT CAR ..GREAT JOB WANT TO SEE O SEE MORE MODEL LIKES THIS...
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01/12/08 @ 16:06
Comment from: srini [Visitor]
I was waiting for this car from a long time, well
well everything looks absolutely fine except
the instrument cluster which is in the
middle , i would not like to drive without
the cockpit feeling which is given by the
instrument cluster in front of me, i dont
want others to know what speed iam driving
in, i think tata might loose potential
customers because of this
well everything looks absolutely fine except
the instrument cluster which is in the
middle , i would not like to drive without
the cockpit feeling which is given by the
instrument cluster in front of me, i dont
want others to know what speed iam driving
in, i think tata might loose potential
customers because of this
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01/12/08 @ 23:03
Comment from: Ramalingam [Visitor]
I am currently owning an Indica and in the
new model also I see that there is nothing
much done to the steering position which is so
very high compared to the seating position.
This is causing shoulder pain on long drives.
new model also I see that there is nothing
much done to the steering position which is so
very high compared to the seating position.
This is causing shoulder pain on long drives.
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01/14/08 @ 18:36
Comment from: Ek Bechara [Visitor]
RELIANCE SHOULD MAKE CARS.
RELIANCE WILL LEAD THE WORLD
AFTER 10 YEARS RELIANCE will b the worlds biggest, cheapest, & highest technology Car maker hoga.
RELIANCE WILL LEAD THE WORLD
AFTER 10 YEARS RELIANCE will b the worlds biggest, cheapest, & highest technology Car maker hoga.
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01/15/08 @ 16:25
Comment from: rovi [Visitor]
Excuse me Mr. Ek Bechara, I completely disagree with you on the fact that reliance should make cars. Well, Tata, it seems, have done an extremely appreciative job on the Indica V3...
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01/17/08 @ 20:13
Comment from: d h!tCh h!kEr !!!! [Visitor]
well well well guys, lemme jus tell u dat TATA's in d upcoming future would b leading the world with there new innovations and technlogy. it is only the thirst dat has taken TATA's forward to dis stage today. i truly beleive dat a revolution has begun in theindian auto industry and TATA's are d one to initiate it. KUDOs to TATA's.
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01/19/08 @ 13:29
Comment from: khushi [Visitor]
Tata should concentrate on after sales service and repair, a department they fail in, here in South Africa. ALso Tata should concentrate on car's and their steel industry and forget about tea plantations , etc. Imagine BMW or Mercedes selling tea. Silly is'nt it.
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01/21/08 @ 15:03
Comment from: helboy [Visitor]
great looks,much better than indica prev models.but there are some scratches in this too
1.steering wheel height-shud have been a litl bit more lower.it does give shoulder pains on long drives.
2.instrument cluster shud not be in th middle as this gives the car a mickey mouse car look.we dontr wna tthat.we need a small powerful beast hehehe..
3.a little more better plastics please!!
what i liked
1.twin head lamps.hehehe..
2.front styling
1.steering wheel height-shud have been a litl bit more lower.it does give shoulder pains on long drives.
2.instrument cluster shud not be in th middle as this gives the car a mickey mouse car look.we dontr wna tthat.we need a small powerful beast hehehe..
3.a little more better plastics please!!
what i liked
1.twin head lamps.hehehe..
2.front styling
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01/22/08 @ 16:05
Comment from: cavalier [Visitor]
10 lakh+ indicas on indian roads...no othr proof required of hw much its likd by ppl...according to me:.(+)ve points: dimensions increased..so is cabin space..will give big car feel.2:wider tyres & importantly tubless, ride will be exceptionally gud.3:headlamps,styling..full marks..dashboard shows better a/c control knobs & better plastics.(-)ve points:-1:orvm shud hav been similar to the 2007 facelift model, thy luk well integrated...the ones on (x1) r of the earlier model..thy make the car luk a bit broad..nt required.2:instrument cluster in the middle will nt b taken well by all.3:steering height adjust & driver seat height adjust missing.
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01/22/08 @ 21:29
Comment from: Pravin J [Visitor]
Over all this is a nice car except for the
front grill which looks like the old indica
v2. The instrument cluster in the middle
does not make so much of a difference as
this is the latest trend in many of the
european cars. This l
front grill which looks like the old indica
v2. The instrument cluster in the middle
does not make so much of a difference as
this is the latest trend in many of the
european cars. This l
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01/23/08 @ 13:04
Comment from: joyson [Visitor]
The car is very excellent. please do send the specification and the details of the car to my pain address. tata has made it beautiful and wonderful
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02/05/08 @ 05:47
Comment from: Ahammed Shirazi [Visitor]
Indica v3 is simply superb looking fantastic.
Another great lanuch from tata motors, they
Interiors & tail lamp has turned the vehicle
to be looking like an international one. But
you could have done some alteration to boot
door, i'll surely be taking this car if its
driving seems to be good. Im a tata user
since 2001 now iam using indigo
for the last the last seven years im using only tata vehicles,
Another great lanuch from tata motors, they
Interiors & tail lamp has turned the vehicle
to be looking like an international one. But
you could have done some alteration to boot
door, i'll surely be taking this car if its
driving seems to be good. Im a tata user
since 2001 now iam using indigo
for the last the last seven years im using only tata vehicles,
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02/07/08 @ 10:09
Comment from: Mahantesh.S.M [Visitor]
Well! I am speechless about the car, and I
hope it will aquire the market soon but one
thing that the front grill of the car should
not be like this it seems to be like older
one. I think the front grill should be like
safari dicor(new).
hope it will aquire the market soon but one
thing that the front grill of the car should
not be like this it seems to be like older
one. I think the front grill should be like
safari dicor(new).
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02/13/08 @ 09:39
Comment from: Udit Bhandari [Member] · http://www.indimoto.com
· http://www.indimoto.com
i agree with you Mahant, the new Indica V3 could have done with a better looking nose which would have made it look 'not like an Indica'
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02/13/08 @ 11:57
Comment from: chintu [Visitor]
the car is great..it has a new refreshing look....and good thing is it is truely made in india and this new car will also rock like ohter TATA's Cars.....
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02/14/08 @ 20:02
Comment from: tushaahoo.comr jadhav [Visitor]
thish is excellent car launched by tata in indica and its look is very superb,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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02/14/08 @ 23:01
Comment from: Abhishek Mehrotra [Visitor]
i like this car a lot. looks are much more refined as compared to the older version of indica. i was planning to buy a car by april this year but now i think that i should wait for the launch of new indica. Great job done by tata. but one thing that tata should refine it's R&D department . if tata wants to aquire the B segment market than 'll have to do so. 'm also a tata user earlier i had an indica than i bought an indica V2 now 'm using a safari. hope this car 'll come up to the expectations. ALL THE BEST
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02/23/08 @ 13:27
Comment from: rasaraj [Visitor]
I'm at one with Partha. In order to make its launch a success I thing the following 4 sugestions should be given heed to imdly by the mfr.
a)The new one should better have an upright (like Ratanji) hatch dicky as the fusion has, and not rounded. That gives it a smart tall boy look.
b)Interiors should be Beige only.
c)Seating should be high unlike old indica, and rears should have tri-headrest,commensurate with its width.
d)Pricing should be at par with dicor indica and not higher, if reqd, current models'prices may be lowered to make the diffeence.
e)Should be launched before Nano.
a)The new one should better have an upright (like Ratanji) hatch dicky as the fusion has, and not rounded. That gives it a smart tall boy look.
b)Interiors should be Beige only.
c)Seating should be high unlike old indica, and rears should have tri-headrest,commensurate with its width.
d)Pricing should be at par with dicor indica and not higher, if reqd, current models'prices may be lowered to make the diffeence.
e)Should be launched before Nano.
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03/18/08 @ 07:11
Comment from: Bhaskar [Visitor]
Tata's should be commended for revolutionizing the indian car industry.They are creating new cars as well as new segments not thought of before.The new indica is a step in that direction.The design is fresh and good but to make it a market leader it requires to do
1)Give a better grille
2)Redesigh the back to be tall (to be something similar to U-VA)
3)Better plastics and window rubber
1)Give a better grille
2)Redesigh the back to be tall (to be something similar to U-VA)
3)Better plastics and window rubber
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03/22/08 @ 16:40
Comment from: Sundar [Visitor]
Anyway everyone know the worst quality of
TATA passenger cars. Even if you get it for free of cost , dont go for it.
TATA passenger cars. Even if you get it for free of cost , dont go for it.
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04/24/08 @ 19:36
Comment from: Santosh [Visitor]
Hi Sundar......Tatas offer more value for
money when compared to Hyundai or other
cars..... They try to reach the masses with
diesel models which those people can
afford and you must appreciate that.
For the money you pay definitely you get
what that money deserves......
money when compared to Hyundai or other
cars..... They try to reach the masses with
diesel models which those people can
afford and you must appreciate that.
For the money you pay definitely you get
what that money deserves......
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05/14/08 @ 22:53
Comment from: Santosh [Visitor]
Hi Sundar, You should appreciate something
that is happening in our country. Tatas have
come a long way in building what they have
achieved today. They try to reach the
masses which no foreign company has tried.
Noone offers a diesel car for 3.5lacs to our
People which Tatas are doing. You have the
rights to comment but pls think thru before
you do it.
that is happening in our country. Tatas have
come a long way in building what they have
achieved today. They try to reach the
masses which no foreign company has tried.
Noone offers a diesel car for 3.5lacs to our
People which Tatas are doing. You have the
rights to comment but pls think thru before
you do it.
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05/15/08 @ 19:31
Comment from: Aashit [Visitor]
That's a brilliant team work once again! Congratulations TATA Motors! The overall European looks very impessive. Even in late 1998 when TATA launched the first Indicas, i was very impressed with the looks. The interiors look very ergonomical in general. There are chances that people wouldnt like the concept of instrument cluster in center. Toyota Yaris (available here in Canada & the US) has the same concept and from my experience of driving that car, it takes time to get used to it and i would personally prefer to have it right in front of me than in the center. It would be great if TATA can have a modification possible regarding that issue. Also as pointed by the author, TATA really needs to take care of those final touches and finishes. When I bought the car in year 2000, i was able to find so many minor flaws in the finishing and final touches. I hope the pic pointed above regarding the defect is just an exception. Overall it's going to be a hit once again!
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05/28/08 @ 22:27
Comment from: j.balaji [Visitor] · http://google.com
· http://google.com
this car is very good looking.it has new design. this has very good bright future.
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06/04/08 @ 11:32
Comment from: NO2 [Visitor]
the front and the sides of the car don't seem to have been designed for hatchback. the new indigo though will now look like a proper sedan. just wish that they don't have the instrument cluster in the center in the indigo and they should also change the rear door for it.
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07/07/08 @ 00:42
Comment from: guiguily [Visitor]
well, another bad attempt regarding the overall performance and interior..looks ok..but does anyone remember Top Gear presenter calling Indica the worst car he has ever driven??
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07/07/08 @ 18:02
Comment from: Tukara [Visitor]
I have one confusion about speed meter, why
speedometer is provided on the dash board.
Because of that internal decorating not to
look Perfect as per my looks.
speedometer is provided on the dash board.
Because of that internal decorating not to
look Perfect as per my looks.
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07/12/08 @ 11:09
Comment from: vishal dhir [Visitor]
this car is very good looking.
it has new design
confusion about speed meter.
why in the center it should be in front of
driving person.
little bit costly
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07/17/08 @ 17:56
Comment from: dhilip [Visitor]
Good Car.But back side of the car looks same as the old indica.And the steering wheel is not stylish.It would have been even better if thay made some changes on these.Headlights are almost similar to hyundai i10.
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07/18/08 @ 13:51
Comment from: anandmurali [Visitor]
its interior side is so bad,,,,,,its metersection not in correct position..but the look apearence is very better than indicav2
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07/19/08 @ 08:13
Comment from: arun dhiman [Visitor]
over all car is good. but luching is too late.lunch immediately
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07/19/08 @ 16:28
Comment from: vishal dhir [Visitor]
i dont c side indicators.
there should be a side indicators for
turning right and left. back side of v3 is same as v2.what's the date of lonching this v3?
there should be a side indicators for
turning right and left. back side of v3 is same as v2.what's the date of lonching this v3?
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07/25/08 @ 12:07
Comment from: ZAHUR KHAN [Visitor]
sir.
car is good but look like total indica and marina.
no mejar diffrent in that.
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08/01/08 @ 13:45
Comment from: Rishikesh [Visitor]
Hi Everyone,specialy Sundar hope u would be mostly flying in helichopters
any way hope you know the devotation of TATA
to the Indain market
and the comment you have made about the TATA
Vehicals seems a general comment without any analysis
must have faced problems when you brought a old indica for less than 10k
happens
any way hope you know the devotation of TATA
to the Indain market
and the comment you have made about the TATA
Vehicals seems a general comment without any analysis
must have faced problems when you brought a old indica for less than 10k
happens
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08/03/08 @ 15:22
Comment from: benjamin [Visitor]
Doesn't this car looks like the new Indica?
It was seen at Bangalore Airport
http://www.misual.com/2008/08/05/could-this-car-be-the-new-indica-v3/
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08/05/08 @ 09:12
Comment from: lovekumar Rahevar [Visitor]
nice car indica 2008 i will bye it
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08/09/08 @ 14:26
Comment from: DINESH MISHRA [Visitor]
when this car will be launched and available in market ?
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08/16/08 @ 22:32
Comment from: INDERPAL [Visitor] · http://www.indimoto.com/blog/index.php/2008/01/09/new_tata_indica_x1_auto_expo_2008_launch
· http://www.indimoto.com/blog/index.php/2008/01/09/new_tata_indica_x1_auto_expo_2008_launch
I have one confusion about speed meter, why
speedometer is provided on the dash board.
Because of that internal decorating not to
look Perfect as per my looks
speedometer is provided on the dash board.
Because of that internal decorating not to
look Perfect as per my looks
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08/21/08 @ 00:44
Comment from: chandan [Visitor]
very fantastic.wil fuse evrycar.
xellent.keep d price affordable.as
tata is a patriotic company.
xellent.keep d price affordable.as
tata is a patriotic company.
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08/21/08 @ 15:58
Comment from: raghav [Visitor]
till know i have seen this car in websites
so really i cant comment much,but even i havee same opinion that speedometer should be in front of n of driver.I hope price will be affordable...
so really i cant comment much,but even i havee same opinion that speedometer should be in front of n of driver.I hope price will be affordable...
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08/21/08 @ 20:49
Comment from: nitin tyagi [Visitor]
Will it come in diseal engine & i want to
know that engine of that car is similar to
last car
know that engine of that car is similar to
last car
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08/28/08 @ 13:31
Comment from: sabir [Visitor]
Its good to see the 1.3 fiat multijet engine..
Hope the build quality is better...
Hope the build quality is better...
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08/30/08 @ 18:39
Comment from: harbir Sidhu [Visitor]
hummmm ....tata india v3..
fantastic,,,,,but front gril is not good.....it's looking is very old..
it has new design confusion about speed meter.its metersection not in correct position.
fantastic,,,,,but front gril is not good.....it's looking is very old..
it has new design confusion about speed meter.its metersection not in correct position.
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09/01/08 @ 02:39
Comment from: Lokesh [Visitor]
MACHANICS AND QUALITY IS ALWAYS THE PROBLEM WITH INDICA LIKE WHEEL ALIGNMENT, TIRE WARENESS, BELTS, RUSTING AND SO MANY... HOPE THESE ARE RECTIFIED IN V3, OTHERWISE IT WILL BE ANOTHER PIECE OF JUNK LIKE ANY OTHER TATA CARS
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09/01/08 @ 22:56
Comment from: Varun Nagpal [Visitor]
car is just like my dream car. but right now i dont have money to purchase it. thanks to Ratan Tata for my dream car.
i love the changes you made in the interiors of this car, specially speedometer in middle ROCKING MAN. I just love your new indica.
i love the changes you made in the interiors of this car, specially speedometer in middle ROCKING MAN. I just love your new indica.
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09/04/08 @ 16:27
Comment from: raghavendra [Visitor]
I think this car is may be my dream car because when i saw this my web the colour of the newly launched car is blue car and its shape is very cute. Finally my opinon is its rocking model of 2008.
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09/05/08 @ 21:53
Comment from: raghavendra [Visitor]
so cute and its interior is ok but the front grill is looking old and the colour is also ok.
I thank my brother because its his laptop and that i could see the wonder ful car in the google and i thank Mr.RATHAN TATA because he has launched a wonderful car.
I thank my brother because its his laptop and that i could see the wonder ful car in the google and i thank Mr.RATHAN TATA because he has launched a wonderful car.
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09/05/08 @ 22:04
Comment from: PRATIK [Visitor]
ITS JUST SUPERB CAR IN TERMS OF LOOKS AND QUALITY I AM GOING TO BUY A PETROL VERSION OF IT.
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10/06/08 @ 17:13
Comment from: PRATIK [Visitor]
its a superb car in terms of looks and quality. i am going to buy a petrol version of it.
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10/06/08 @ 17:15
Comment from: Raju [Visitor]
If anybody is having the wheel alignment specification of TATA INDICA VISTA please send me on the said mail id.
I will be very thankful to the person.
Thanks & Regards
RAJU BHAI
I will be very thankful to the person.
Thanks & Regards
RAJU BHAI
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11/28/08 @ 11:35
Comment from: Mohd. Mustafa [Visitor]
Give Buy back offers to Old Premier Padmini , Fia Fiat owners, & other outdated cars Give 25 to 50,000 concessions. & Offer CNG Models
in adition to LPG to whosoevers wants it.
Follow this formula & You would take Tata Indica to new heights. Its common sense yet uncommon.
Agreed? Try it ... before some other company tries it particularly with taxi drivers in Mumbai.
Tata is great... So taking the trouble
to write
in adition to LPG to whosoevers wants it.
Follow this formula & You would take Tata Indica to new heights. Its common sense yet uncommon.
Agreed? Try it ... before some other company tries it particularly with taxi drivers in Mumbai.
Tata is great... So taking the trouble
to write
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12/07/08 @ 20:32
Comment from: Arvind [Visitor]
i am planning to buy a small car............earlier i wanted to go for Indigo CS, but now my mind shifted to this New Indigo...........now i am confused which way should i go............frends do help me..............
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02/18/09 @ 06:30
Comment from: Rakesh Kaul [Visitor]
Good awaited car By TATA,,, Good style, better interiors but only thing which pinches is the instrument pannel at middle of dashboard which is seen in few cars of Euorope/japan & people in india are not used to it.Instrument pannel is to give instant information to a person on drivers seat that too at a glance......can tata midify the same in the current model.
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03/31/09 @ 15:30
Comment from: Aparna Razdan [Visitor]
This is best one but it wouldhave been
better if it had been only TATA VISTA
RATHER THAN INDICA VISTA.
better if it had been only TATA VISTA
RATHER THAN INDICA VISTA.
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05/05/09 @ 10:43
Comment from: abdul razak [Visitor]
sir iam abdul nasir i want a buy a car
but small around 2 lakh
plz send cv this car
but small around 2 lakh
plz send cv this car
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