Tata Indigo

Tata Indigo

Manufacturer	Tata Motors
Production	2002–present
Assembly	Pune, Maharashtra, India
Class	Compact car

The Tata Indigo is a compact car manufactured by Tata Motors of India.

Indigo (2002-2009) (1st generation)

Indigo Sedan (2002-2009)

Tata Indigo

Manufacturer	Tata Motors
Production	2002–present
Class	Subompact car
Body style	4-door sedan 4-door station wagon
Layout	Front engine, front-wheel drive
Engine	1.4 L I4 1.4 L turbodiesel I4 1.4 L Intercooled turbodiesel I4 1.4 L DiCOR I4
Transmission	5-speed manual
Wheelbase	2,450 mm (96.5 in) XL: 2,650 mm (104.3 in)
Length	4,150 mm (163.4 in) CS: 3,988 mm (157.0 in) Marina: 4,158 mm (163.7 in) XL: 4,377 mm (172.3 in)
Width	1,700 mm (66.9 in)
Height	1,540 mm (60.6 in) Marina: 1,575 mm (62.0 in)
Related	Tata Indica
Designer	I.DE.A Institute

In 2002, Tata introduced India's competitive indigenous sedan: the Indigo. Designed in-house, it is a sedan version of the Tata Indica, with which it shares a large number of parts. Launched with a Turbodiesel and Petrol engines, An intercooled 'TDI' Engine, and Dicor engines were added. A minor redesign was done in 2006 which added dual chamber headlamps and different bumpers. It was superseded by Tata Indigo Manza in 2009.

Indigo Marina (2004-2010)

The station wagon version called the Indigo Marina (called the Indigo SW in export markets) was unveiled at the New Delhi Auto Expo 2004.The various advance features embedded to Indigo Marina variants are front and rear cabin lamp with spot reading lamp, HVAC system, 4 spoke wheel, aluminum gear shift knob, power windows, body colored bumpers, roof rails, rub rails on door, full wheel covers, digital clock, retractable luggage cover, side impact beams, collapsible steering column. As of 2010, the production of the Marina has been cut back, and the vehicle is no longer readily available in most Tata dealerships.

Indigo XL (2007-present)

The Long Wheel Base Version called the Tata Indigo XL went on sale in January 2007. It is the long-wheelbase version of the Indigo sedan. It has a 200 mm (7.9 in) stretched wheelbase and a 101 hp engine.The Petrol model has MPFI 16 valve twin cam engine,whereas the diesel variant features a DICOR engine developed in-house. Some features are powered front seats (driver and passenger), rear air conditioning console with separate controls, all four power windows with auto power down function, and car phone.More to add Tata Indigo XL is also equipped with excellent high end characteristics like 32 bit microprocessor , 1396 cc , 16 valve engine, Power of 100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) , 200 mm (7.9 in) extended wheelbase , Fuel tank capacity : 42 L (9.2 imp gal; 11.1 US gal)

Indigo CS (2008-present)

Tata launched the Tata Indigo CS at the 2008 Auto Expo in New Delhi. CS stands for compact sedan and is the world's shortest sedan. The Indigo CS is subjected to low excise duty. There are three models each in petrol and disel version. Indigo CS petrol has a 1.2 litre, 65 PS (48 kW; 64 hp), MPFI engine variant and a 1.4 litre TCIC engine for the diesel version. The Indigo CS was initially launched with the Indica Grille and Headlights, and with the Indigo Dual chamber headlights and grille in 2009. A DiCOR option was also added.

In 2010, it received a new BS-4 compliant Common rail CR4 engine and upgrades in technology class and design, under the name Indigo CS e-series.

Features:- Indigo CS is world's shortest sedan car, size of a hatchback and spaciousness of a sedan car. Beige interiors, new AC facia, reading lamp, sporty steering wheel, the instrument panel, New styled Front Grille, front and rear bumper ,Soft touch finest quality seats ,Centre Cluster & Air Conditioning Controls , Anti-glare Inner Rear View Mirror, and trunk space of 380 litres with Independent McPherson struts equipped suspension system.

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  Indigo in use in the Indian Army

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  Facelifted Indigo Marina

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  Facelifted Indigo Marina Rear

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  Indigo CS

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  Indigo XL

Indigo Manza (2009-present) (2nd generation)

Tata Indigo Manza

Manufacturer	Tata Motors
Production	2009–present
Predecessor	Tata Elegante
Class	Compact car
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Front engine, front-wheel drive
Platform	Tata X1 platform
Engine	1.4L Saffire 90 hp (67 kW) L4 1.3L Quadrajet diesel 90 hp (67 kW)
Transmission	5-speed manual
Wheelbase	2,520 mm (99.2 in)
Length	4,413 mm (173.7 in)
Width	1,703 mm (67.0 in)
Height	1,550 mm (61.0 in)
Related	Tata Elegante Tata Indica Vista
Designer	Tata Motors

Tata Motors launched the Indigo Manza on 14 October 2009. The variant is based on the Tata X1 platform which was displayed by Tata Motors in its prototype form called Elegante Concept during the 2007 Geneva Motor Show. It is priced between Rs 4.8 lakhs and Rs 6.75 lakhs. The launch coincided with the phasing out of the earlier sedan version of Indigo. Four variants are the Aqua, Aura, Aura (ABS) and the Aura +. with engine options of a 1.4 liter petrol and a 1.3 liter diesel engine, shared with the Fiat Linea.

Tata Motors have confirmed that the Indigo Manza will remain as a standalone platform and will not spawn other variants,like in the previous generation.

A Facelifted version of the Manza, known as The Tata Manza Elan was launched in February 7th, 2011. It sports new looks like the Chrome inserts in Fog Lamps, Rub rails, Bumper etc. It also has the Biege n' Burgundy Dual tone interiors, Silver and Black dual tone Alloys and also, Elan comes in an Exclusive Colour of Tyrian Wine.

A limited edition Manza Elan was also launched. This model was known as the Tata Manza Elan Celebration. It had some limited edition features like Reverse Parking Sensor, Celebration Badging, Ebony black and White interior colour scheme and Leather Feel Seats. The Celebration Edition costs just Rs.15000 more than the in stock Elan

Features

Manza has some of the most luxurious features like a 2 DIN music system which supports USB, AUX and Bluetooth connectivity, driver information system, steering mounted audio controls, ABS, Dual front airbags, Alloy Wheels, colour changing tachometer needle which turns red when the car reaches to the redline, engine immobilizer and central locking based on the variants available.

Latest News

• Tata launches Manza Elan
• Tata Manza clocks 46.33 kilometres to the litre

External links

• Indigo official website
• Indigo Marina official website
• Indigo XL official website
• Indigo CS official website
• Indigo Vista official website
• Indigo Manza official website
• Tata Official Website