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Tata Aria
Overview
ManufacturerTata Motors
AssemblyPune, Maharashtra, India
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
RelatedTata Xover
Powertrain
Engine2.2 L common-rail Diesel I4
Transmission5+1 speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,850 mm (112.2 in)
Length4,780 mm (188.2 in)
Width1,895 mm (74.6 in)
Height1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Curb weight1,920 kg (4,233 lb)

The Tata Aria is a crossover SUV produced by Tata Motors of India. Tata Aria was launched on 5 January 2010 at Auto Expo, Delhi, and was launched to customers on 12 October 2010 and priced at 1.5m INR or ($30K to $35K). It is based upon the Tata Xover concept showcased in 2006 Geneva Motor Show. Tata Aria was also a series of concept cars introduced by Tata Motors at Geneva Auto Show 2000.[1]

Features

Tata Aria is a blending of an MPV, Sedan and an SUV.[2] It comes with seating arrangement of three rows and features such as 3D surround sound, dimming roof lamps, in-dash built in GPS, infotainment system, multifunctional steering wheel, dual air conditioning with automatic climate control and cruise control whereas safety features include 6 airbags, ABS and ESP, the chassis frame comprising advanced hydro formed members, a stiffened body cage, and dual zone collapsible steering.

Tata Motors designed the Aria in collaboration with Jaguar-Land Rover (JLR), its subsidiary. It is designed to target both Indian and international markets, the vehicle meets European safety standards.[3]

Its segment-first features for the Indian market, include projector-beam xenon headlamps, electric adjustable and power-folding outside rear-view mirrors, diamond-cut alloy wheels, 2+2+3 (7-seater) and 2+3+3 (8-seater) configurations with flat-folding of the third row, touchscreen GPS navigation system, dual-zone automatic climate control HVAC, rain-sensing automatic front wipers, light-sensing automatic headlamps, reverse proximity sensors, driver information system, phone controls on the steering wheel, and audio system with six speakers. Its safety features include six SRS airbags (two front, four side-curtain;) anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electrical brake-force distribution (EBD), electronic stability program (ESP) with a traction-control system (TCS), front ventilated disc-brakes, and rear non-ventilated disc-brakes.

Features

Tata Aria is a blending of an MPV, Sedan and an SUV.

Chassis, Engine, and Transmission

The exterior design of this vehicle is typical of a crossover SUV, with a body on frame chassis made of galvanized steel, to accommodate a front engine compartment, the main compartment with three seating rows, a 300-liter boot with a top-raising hatch, and flat-folding of the third seating row to increase boot space. The body has five doors, access to the third row is either through collapsing a second row seat, or crawling through the central aisle between the two second-row seats, in the 2+2+3 seat variant. The 2+3+3 seat variant features 2:3 folding of the middle bench.

The Aria features an engine designed in-house by Tata Motors. Dubbed 2.2L Varicor, it is a common-rail diesel engine with an inline 4-cylinder topology, featuring a variable-geometry turbocharger with intercooler. The engine is rated with a maximum output of 150 PS (110 kW) at 4000 RPM, with a maximum torque of 320 Nm, at 1700 RPM. The engine is mated with a 6-speed manual transmission, with four-wheel drive and two-wheel drive variants. The four-wheel drive variant features on-the-fly switching between 4x4, 4x2, and three slip differentials.

Specifications

Specifications of the Tata Aria

Top speed 215 km/h (134 mph)
0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) 6.2 s
Engine Type Common-rail Diesel
Displacement 2179 cc
Power 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @ 4000 rpm
Torque 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) @1700 rpm
Valve Mechanism DOHC
Cylinder Configuration Inline 4
Fuel Type Diesel
Aspiration Variable geometry turbocharger with intercooler
Minimum Turning Radius 5.6 metres
Wheel size 6.5Jx17
Tyres 235/65 R 17, 104 V
Ground Clearance 205 mm / 8.07 inches

Tata Aria concept cars

Tata Aria

In 2000 a two-seater coupe convertible - called the TATA Aria was displayed by Tata Motors at Geneva Auto Show. This car is built on the same platform as the TATA Indica, and car was proposed to be powered by a 140 hp engine.

Tata Aria Coupe

This car is built on the TATA Aria concept. The TATA Aria Coupé was proposed to be powered by a 1.6 litre - 2.0 litre petrol engines, and was styled in Italy.

See also

References

  1. ^ "TATA Motors International : Innovations : Concept Cars Displayed". Tatacarsworldwide.com. Retrieved 5 December 2010.
  2. ^ "Tata Aria Launched in India". Articlediary.com. Retrieved 5 December 2010.
  3. ^ Published on page 6 (12 October 2010). "Tata Motors takes on Innova, Xylo with Aria - Home". livemint.com. Retrieved 31 December 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

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