In September 1995, Ratan Tata, Chairman of Tata Motors Ltd., had a dream. A dream he believed he shared with every Indian. "We'll have a car with the Zen's size, the Ambassador's internal dimensions, and the price of a Maruti 800". In December 1998 Tata Motors Ltd., pioneer in Indian automobile industry, launched Tata Indica - India's first indigenously designed and manufactured hatchback car.

Tata Indica car was the epitome of the vision for every Indian that Ratan Tata had. Ease of maneuverability, small-size with large space, comfortable with safety of passengers are the striking features that are accredited to Tata Indica. Since its launch Tata Indica saw number of changes in its technology combined with the state-of-the-art features. Tata Indica has been launched in three upgraded versions as Indica V2 (in year 2002), Indica V2 Turbo (in year 2005) and Indica V2 Xeta (in year 2006).

Available for sale in sizzling colors and competitive price these upgraded versions of Tata Indica are going neck-to-neck with its rivals like Chevrolet Spark, Hyundai Santro Xing, Hyundai Getz Prime, Maruti Zen Estilo and Maruti Suzuki Wagon-R.

The Indica V2 was the revamped version of Tata Indica. Indica V2 was launched with lots of exciting features like : new front grille, clear lens head & tail lamps, muscled sporty look, designer alloy wheels, refurbished interiors combined with micro processor based engine to deliver superior fuel efficiency.

Salsa Red, Odyssey Blue, Pastel Green, Satin Glow, Arctic Silver, Cavern Grey, Carbon Black, Mint White.

DL-BS III, DLE-BS III, DLS-BS III

The Indica V2 Turbo was launched with turbo engine to offer turbo charger that make turbo diesel engine more advanced with power output of 68PS@ 4500 rpm. Indica V2 Turbo was launched with lots of new features like : Chrome-plated strip on hood, Internally adjustable Outer Rear View Mirror, plush fabric used in interiors, adjustable head rest and rear seat, new electronic instrument cluster, power Steering, power Windows.

Salsa Red, Cavern Grey, Arctic Silver, Arizona Ochre, Mint White, Carbon Black Amazon Blue

DLG TURBO-BS III, DLS TURBO-BS III, DLX TURBO-BS III

The new Indica V2 Xeta promises to make much more car sense with its eXtra Efficiency Torque Advantage (XETA) petrol engine that delivers 12.4 kgm torque. Indica V2 Xeta has state-of-the-art technology and stunning features like : advanced MPFI engine which has 32 bit microprocessor, newly designed electronic instrument cluster, spacious cabin with ample elbow room and leg space, power Steering, power Windows and better torque advantage.

Amazon Blue, Pastel Green, Salsa Red, Carbon Black, Arctic Silver, Mint White, Arizona Ochre, Cavern Grey

GL - BS III, GLE - BS III, GLS - BS III, GLG - BS III and GLX - BS III

Here are the prices of Tata Indica V2, Tata Indica V2 Turbo and Tata Indica V2 Xeta -

Available Versions	Price (Rs.)
Tata Indica V2 DL-BS III	3,28,671
Tata Indica V2 DLE-BS III	3,54,936
Tata Indica V2 DLS-BS III	3,71,284
Tata Indica V2 Turbo DLS	3,89,854
Tata Indica V2 Turbo DLG	4,04,099
Tata Indica V2 Turbo DLX	4,23,476
Tata Indica V2 Xeta 1.2 GL - BS III	2,58,160
Tata Indica V2 Xeta 1.2 GLE - BS III	2,85,638
Tata Indica V2 Xeta 1.2 GLS - BS III	3,05,252
Tata Indica V2 Xeta 1.2 GLG - BS III	3,28,943
Tata Indica V2 Xeta GLX - BS III	3,57,680

	Indica V2	Indica V2 Turbo	Indica V2 Xeta
Engine
Type	475 IDI with Microprocessor based Engine Management System (ECU)	475 Turbo Diesel	475 SI Multi Point Fuel Injection System with 32-bit microprocessor
No. of Cylinders	-	4 inline	-
Piston Displacement	1405 cc.	1405 cc	1396 cc.
Maximum Output	53.5 PS @ 5500 rpm	DLS:62 PS @ 4500 rpm DLG:68 PS @ 4500 rpm DLX:68 PS @ 4500 rpm	70 PS @ 4800 rpm
Maximum Torque	85 Nm @ 2500 rpm	DLX:13 kgm @ 2500 rpm DLG:13 kgm @ 2500 rpm DLS:12.5 kgm @ 2500 rpm	12.4 kgm@ 2600 rpm
Compression Ratio	22:1	21:1	-
KerbWeight
Kerb Weight	995 kg	1050 kg	995 kg
Steering
Type	-	Rack and pinion	-
Turning Radius	-	4.9 m	-
Transmission
Type	5 forward, 1 reverse	5 forward, 1 reverse	Dual circuit, diagonally split, vacuum assisted with PCR valves
Suspension
Front Suspension	-	Independent, Wish Bone type with McPherson strut, Antiroll Bar	-
Rear Suspension	-	Independent, Semi trailing arm with coil spring mounted on hydraulic shock absorbers	-
Brakes
Type	-	Dual Circuit, diagonally split, vacuum assisted with PCR valves	-
Front Brakes	-	Ventilated Disc	-
Rear Brakes	-	Drum	-
Tyres
Type	-	Radial	-
Tyre Size :	-	165 X 65 R 14	-
Tyre Size :	-	165 X 65 R 13	-
FuelTank	-	37 litres	-
Seating
Capacity	-	Five	-
Dimensions
Width	-	1665 mm	-
Height	-	1485 mm	-
Wheelbase	-	2400 mm	-
Length	-	3675 mm	-