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{{Infobox automobile
| name = Tata Indica
| image = 2000 Tata Indica blue.JPG
| caption = Tata Indica V1
| manufacturer = [[Tata Motors]]
| production = 1998–2018
| assembly = India: [[Maharashtra]], [[Pune]]
| class = [[Supermini]] ([[B-segment|B]])
| layout = [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout|Front-engine, front-wheel-drive]]
| successor = [[Tata Bolt]]<br />[[Tata Tiago]]
}}
The '''Tata Indica''' (from "Indian Car") is a [[B-segment]] car launched by the Indian manufacturer [[Tata Motors]] in 1998. It was the first Indian [[hatchback]] with a diesel engine. It was the first passenger hatchback from Tata Motors, with previous models being [[station wagons]] and [[Sport utility vehicle|SUVs]].

Indica is also considered{{By whom|date=July 2025}} one of India's indigenously developed passenger cars, though not the first. {{As of|2008|8}}, more than 9.1 [[lakh]] units had been produced and the platform had spawned close to 12 lakh (1.2 million) vehicles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tata.com/company/releases/inside.aspx?artid%3DJRJI3w7xCQo%3D |title=Tata group &#124; Tata Motors &#124; Media releases &#124; Tata Motors celebrates the Indica's 10th anniversary with the launch of the limited edition of Indica Vist |access-date=31 January 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111122185808/http://tata.com/company/releases/inside.aspx?artid=JRJI3w7xCQo= |archive-date=22 November 2011  }}</ref> Annual sales of Indica were as high as 1,44,690 units in 2006–2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/allnew-indica-rolled-out-in-city/354387/ |title=All-new Indica rolled out in city |work=The Indian Express |date=28 August 2008 |access-date=10 December 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120929065429/http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/allnew-indica-rolled-out-in-city/354387/ |archive-date=29 September 2012  }}</ref> {{As of|2009|7}}, monthly sales of Indica were around 8,000 units. The models were also exported to [[Europe]]an and [[Africa]]n countries from late 2004.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News-by-Industry/Tata-Motors-sales-jump-18-pc-in-July/articleshow/4852949.cms |title=Tata Motors sales jump 18 pc in July |work=The Economic Times |date=3 August 2009 |access-date=10 December 2010}}</ref> The car was discontinued in April 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cartoq.com/tata-motors-discontinues-the-indica-ev2-hatchback-indigo-ecs-compact-sedan/|title=Tata Motors discontinues the Indica eV2 hatchback & Indigo eCS compact sedan|website=CarToq|date=23 May 2018}}</ref>

==First generation (1998)==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = First generation
| image = 2000 Tata Indica.JPG
| aka = Tata Indicab<br />Tata Indica B-Line (South Africa)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tatasa.co.za/pdfs/b-line.pdf |title=Tata B-Line Specification |access-date=13 December 2010}}</ref><br />[[Rover CityRover]] (United Kingdom)
| production = 1998–2008
| assembly = [[Pune]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
| body_style = 5-door [[hatchback]]
| engine = 1.2-L [[Inline-four engine|I4]] (petrol)<br />1.4-L I4 (petrol)<br />1.4-L I4 ([[Diesel engine|diesel]])
| transmission = 5-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]]
| wheelbase = {{convert|2400|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|3690|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}<br />Base: {{convert|3675|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1665|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}<br />Top Version: {{convert|1485|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1485|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}<br />Top Version: {{convert|1500|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| related = [[Tata Indigo]]
| designer = Justyn Norek at [[I.DE.A Institute]]
}}
[[File:Tata Indica DLX front.jpg|left|thumb|Pre-facelift Tata Indica]]
[[File:2009 Tata Indica V2 white.jpg|thumb|left|2009 facelift Tata Indica]]
[[File:Tata Indica V2 white.jpg|thumb|left|2009 facelift Tata Indica rear]]

On 30 December 1998, [[Tata Motors]] (previously called [[TATA Engineering and Locomotive Company|Telco]]) introduced the most modern car ever to be designed by an Indian company:{{citation needed|date=August 2016}} the Indica. Initially introduced with the caption "More car per car," the ad campaign focused on roomy interiors and affordability. Within a week of its unveiling in 1999, the company received 115,000 orders.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tatamotors.com/our_world/rearview.php?version=text |title=Rearview |publisher=Tata Motors |date=26 April 2010 |access-date=10 December 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101206003027/http://www.tatamotors.com/our_world/rearview.php?version=text |archive-date=6 December 2010  }}</ref> Within two years, the Indica had become the number-one car in its segment.<ref>{{cite web |title=Tata Indica history Some unheard things about Tata Indica |url=https://www.cargear.in/tata-indica-history-some-unheard-things-from-tata-indica/ |website=Cargeat.in |date=18 February 2021 |access-date=11 June 2021}}</ref>

Partly designed and developed by Tata Motors, it was a five-door [[compact car|compact]] [[hatchback]] with a 1.4-L petrol/[[diesel fuel|diesel]] [[inline-four engine]] designated internally as 475DL. This was a homegrown engine derived from the engine used by Tata in their line of pick-ups and SUVs earlier, but with a shortened stroke. The original engine was designated as 483DL which stood for four-cylinder and 83-mm stroke.

The Indica offered options such as air conditioning and electric windows, which were previously restricted to upmarket imported cars in India. Three years later, the Indica was exported to European markets for the first time, and from 2003, the Indica was [[badge engineered]] and sold in the United Kingdom by [[MG Rover Group]] as the [[Rover CityRover|CityRover]]. This vehicle ceased production in April 2005 when Rover went bankrupt, and did not resume production when Rover's new Chinese owner [[Nanjing Automobile]] launched its own versions of the Rover range in 2007.

The outer body styling was designed by the Italian design house [[I.DE.A Institute]], under contract from Tata Motors, in close collaboration interaction with Tata's in-house design team. The engine, however, was indigenous.

When first launched, the Indica prompted many complaints from early purchasers, who claimed that the vehicle did not deliver horsepower and [[Fuel economy in automobiles|mileage]] as promised.{{Citation needed|date=April 2008}} In response to the customer complaints, Tata Motors re-engineered the internals of the car and launched it as Indica V2 (version 2),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tatawestside.com/article/inside/!$$$!2XU!$$$!G9IArE=/TLYVr3YPkMU= |title=New Generation Indica V2 launched |publisher=[[Tata Motors|TataWestSide.com]]|date=31 January 2001 |access-date=19 July 2018}}</ref> which solved most of the complaints and emerged as one of the most sought-after cars in the Indian automobile industry. Later, it was again updated, now marketed as the "Refreshingly New Indica V2". This was followed by the next variant of Indica, current in early 2008, called the Indica V2 Xeta Petrol, which delivers {{convert|70|PS|kW hp|abbr=on}} of power at a fuel efficiency of 14&nbsp;km/L (about 33 mpg U.S., fuel consumption of 7.1 L/100&nbsp;km) under standard test conditions.<ref name="thehindubusinessline.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2006/01/22/stories/2006012201911500.htm|title=Tata's XETA|access-date=16 January 2008|work=Business Line|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930225753/http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2006/01/22/stories/2006012201911500.htm|archive-date=30 September 2007}}</ref> In Indian city conditions, fuel economy can drop to about 10&nbsp;km/L (about 23.5 mpg U.S., 10 L/100&nbsp;km).

Since the V1 and V2, which were visually identical, Tata had applied styling updates to the Indica in 2004,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2004/01/20/stories/2004012004910300.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040218120754/http://www.hindu.com/2004/01/20/stories/2004012004910300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 February 2004 |title=Indica new version launched |date=20 January 2004 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=10 December 2010}}</ref> 2007<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2007/01/14/stories/2007011401821700.htm |title=The new-look Indica |work=Business Line |date=14 January 2007 |access-date=10 December 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091218013521/http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2007/01/14/stories/2007011401821700.htm |archive-date=18 December 2009  }}</ref> and 2012<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.autocarindia.com/auto-news/refreshed-indica-ev2-launched-317648.aspx|title=Refreshed Indica eV2 launched - Autocar India|website=www.autocarindia.com|access-date=17 January 2017}}</ref>

In India, three versions were available with different trim levels.

* Indica V2 – 1.4-L diesel (naturally aspirated engine (NA) in the DLE and DLS; turbocharged option in the DLS (TC); turbocharged and intercooled (TCIC Engine) DLG and DLX; DiCOR engine offered in the DLS and DLG)
* Indica V2 Petrol – 1.4-L petrol MPFI with Hitachi ECU called Indica 2000, 1.2-L and 1.4-L petrol with Bosch ECU (Indica Xeta), 1.2-L LPG (GLE and GLS versions only)
* Indicab – 1.4-L naturally aspirated diesel (DL and DLE), a low-price car with the same framework but fewer features and luxuries, aimed at cab and contract transport business fleets. It is popular among transport business people.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.expressindia.com/news/ie/daily/19991109/ige09062.html |title=Indica, Mumbai's future taxi |work=The Indian Express |date=9 November 1999 |access-date=10 December 2010}}</ref>

Originally offered with  1.4-L petrol and diesel engines, a turbocharged diesel engine was introduced in October 2005; a 1.2-L petrol engine in November 2006, and a [[Common rail|direct injection common rail]] (Dicor) diesel version of Indica V2 was launched in January 2008. It features 16 valves, double overhead [[camshaft]]s, a variable geometry [[turbocharger]], and an intercooler. The top-end GLG, GLX, DLG, DLX versions and the turbo and DiCOR diesel engines, as well as the 1.4-L petrol engines have been phased out with the introduction of the next-generation Indica Vista. The turbocharged engine was reintroduced in August 2010 as the turbomax in the DLE and DLS trim levels in metros where BS IV norms were introduced.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tata.com/media/reports/inside.aspx?artid%3DDIWYsmgv3AM%3D |title=Tata group &#124; Tata Motors &#124; Media reports &#124; Tata to introduce BS IV variant of Indica soon |access-date=6 May 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120312053539/http://www.tata.com/media/reports/inside.aspx?artid=DIWYsmgv3AM= |archive-date=12 March 2012  }}</ref> Later in March 2011, the Indica eV2 was launched with a 'CR4' engine similar to the earlier DiCor engine with features like Auto-Drive Assist and Clutch-To-Start and claims a class-leading ARAI mileage of 25&nbsp;km/L<ref>http://auto-india.co.in/tata-indica-dicor-will-be-india%E2%80%99s-most-fuel-efficient-car/ {{dead link|date=August 2016}}</ref>

A [[compressed natural gas]] (CNG) was launched in 2001.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/2001/05/17/stories/0617000c.htm |title=Telco launches CNG version of Indica |publisher=Hinduonnet.com |date=17 May 2001 |access-date=10 December 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100820035328/http://www.hinduonnet.com/2001/05/17/stories/0617000c.htm |archive-date=20 August 2010 |url-status=usurped |df=dmy-all }}</ref> It is offered as an option through OEM Bedini kits offered by Shrimanker Gas Services India on the Indica V2 XETA.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2006/07/21/stories/2006072102050500.htm |title=Tata Motors offers CNG options for Indica, Indigo |work=Business Line |date=21 July 2006 |access-date=10 December 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100709105205/http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2006/07/21/stories/2006072102050500.htm |archive-date=9 July 2010  }}</ref>

Faced with numerous CNG-related complaints, Tata organised a systematic recall and retrofit of Bedini equipment which included a new improved [[lambda sensor]]/electronic control unit, Bedini emulator, and new wiring harness approved and tested by both Tata and Automotive Research Association of India from 28 to 31 May 2007. With the new system, Tata aimed to improve gas delivery and performance.{{Citation needed|date=September 2008}}

In its home market, the Indica offers good interior capacity and competes with the Maruti [[Suzuki Swift]], [[Maruti Wagon-R]] and [[Maruti Alto]]. The diesel versions, however, have little or no competition since few diesel cars exist in the Indica's price bracket.

The slightly higher-than-average net weight makes for a slightly more comfortable ride compared to lighter cars. Fit and finish continue be criticised compared to offerings from Fiat and Maruti.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/hitchhikers-guide-to-hatchbacks/325777/2 |title=Hitchhiker's guide to hatchbacks |work=The Indian Express |date=22 June 2008 |access-date=10 December 2010}}</ref>

In the United Kingdom, a badge-engineered version was imported by the [[MG Rover Group]] and sold as the [[Rover CityRover|CityRover]] from 2003 until the bankruptcy of [[MG Rover Group|MG Rover]] in 2005. Other popular foreign markets include [[South Africa]] where the Indica and the Indicab models (known as B Line) are sold.

The Indica platform spawned a number of variants, including the [[Tata Indigo]] [[Three-box styling|three-box]] saloon which includes the shorter Indigo CS, long-wheelbase XL, and the Indigo Marina estate.

This range of accessories was available for the Indica:
{{Columns-list|colwidth=30em|
* [[Power steering]]
* [[HVAC]] – heater, ventilation, and air conditioning
* [[Turbocharger]] and  [[intercooler]]
* [[Alloy wheel]]s
* [[Power window]]s
* Central locking with remote keyless entry
* Ventilated [[disc brake]]s
* Four-spoke steering wheel
* Tinted windscreen
* Powerful fog lamps
* Rear [[spoiler (automotive)|spoiler]] with integrated [[LED]] stop (brake) lamp
* Luxurious beige/black interiors
* Night-adjust rear-view mirror
* Chrome tip on [[muffler|silencer]], chrome lining on [[Grille (car)|grill]] and [[hood (vehicle)|bonnet]]
* Audio warnings – driver/passenger seat belt warning, door open warning
* Tachometer (selected models)
* Child lock on rear doors (selected models)
* Alloy pedals
}}

===Indica Silhouette Concept (2006)===
During India's 2006 Auto Expo in New Delhi, Tata unveiled the Indica Silhouette concept car, a radical, high-performance Indica featuring [[rear-wheel drive]], extensive bodywork, and a 3.5-litre {{Convert|330|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[V6]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.autocarindia.com/new/Information.asp?id=1663|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927195125/http://www.autocarindia.com/new/Information.asp?id=1663|url-status=dead|title=:: Autocar India – Car And Bike Magazine::|archive-date=27 September 2007}}</ref> The car is capable of accelerating from 0–100&nbsp;km/h in 4.5 seconds, and maxes out at {{convert|270|km/h|abbr=on}}. The Silhouette is currently only a concept vehicle, and is completely different from the standard Indica.

==Second generation (2008)==
{{Infobox automobile
| name         = Second generation
| image        = 2012 Tata Indica Safire front.JPG
| aka          = Tata Indica V3<br />Tata Vista ([[Indonesia]])<br />Tata Vista Ego ([[South Africa]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tatasa.co.za/pdfs/vistaego.pdf |title=Tata Vista Ego specification |access-date=13 December 2010}}</ref><br />Tata Indica Vista
| production   = 2008–2015<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://auto.ndtv.com/news/tata-vista-hatchback-and-manza-sedan-discontinued-1252455|title=Tata Vista Hatchback and Manza Sedan Discontinued - NDTV CarAndBike|website=CarAndBike}}</ref>
| assembly     = India: [[Maharashtra]], [[Pune]]
| body_style   = 5-door [[hatchback]]
| engine       = 1.2 L ''[[Fully Integrated Robotised Engine|Safire]]'' [[Inline-four engine|I4]] ([[Petrol engine|petrol]])<br />1.4 L ''Safire'' I4 ([[Petrol engine|petrol]])<br />1.4 L ''[[Turbodiesel|TDI]]'' I4 ([[Diesel engine|diesel]])<br />1.3 L ''[[Multijet]]'' I4 ([[Diesel engine|diesel]])
| transmission = 5-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]]
| wheelbase    = {{convert|2100|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length       = {{convert|3795|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width        = {{convert|1695|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height       = {{convert|1550|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| related      = [[Tata Indigo|Tata Indigo Manza]]
}}
[[File:2012 Tata Indica Safire rear.JPG|thumb|left|Tata Indica rear]]
[[File:2012 Tata Indica Vista dashboard.JPG|thumb|left|European spec 2012 Tata Indica Vista interior]]

The '''Indica Vista''' was unveiled at the 9th Auto Expo in New Delhi. The Indica Vista is not a facelift of the Indica. It is built on a completely new platform and shares nothing with the existing Indica. This new version is bigger than the previous Indica, it is {{convert|3795|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} long with a wheelbase of {{convert|2470|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}. The Indica Vista has two new Fiat engines,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.quattroruote.it/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100621043349/http://www.quattroruote.it/news/articolo.cfm?codice=255633|url-status=dead|title=Quattroruote: News, Prove e Listino prezzi Auto|archive-date=21 June 2010|website=Quattroruote.it}}</ref> a 1.3 L [[Multijet|Quadrajet]] [[common rail]] direct injection diesel and a 1.2 L [[Fully Integrated Robotised Engine|Safire]] [[Manifold injection#Multi-point_injection|MPFI]] [[Variable valve timing|VVT]] petrol engine. The 1.4 L TDi was available until April 2010, but was discontinued as it did not meet the Bharat Stage IV emission norms. The Quadrajet (Fiat [[JTD engine|Multijet]]) is produced in [[Ranjangaon]] by the Tata-Fiat joint venture.<ref name="tata.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.tata.com/tata_motors/releases/20080109.htm |title=Tata Motors launches new vehicle models at the New Delhi Auto Expo |access-date=10 January 2008 |publisher=tata.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080306201715/http://www.tata.com/tata_motors/releases/20080109.htm |archive-date=6 March 2008 |url-status=dead  }}</ref> The Indica Vista, previously rumoured to be named the Indica V3, was launched in August 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/08/24/stories/2008082456171500.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080826064146/http://www.hindu.com/2008/08/24/stories/2008082456171500.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=26 August 2008 |title=All-new Indica Vista launched |date=24 August 2008 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=10 December 2010}}</ref> Subsequently, a 1.4l, 90ps petrol variant was also launched. The Vista 1.2l Petrol version, also known as Safire is criticised for its poor fuel economy which can range from 5 to 9&nbsp;km/L of petrol within the city. {{Citation needed|date=May 2012}}

===Indica Vista Quadrajet===
Tata Motors India has increased the engine line-up of Vista, an all new variant christened as Quadrajet 90 has been introduced. The Tata Indica Quadrajet 90 VX is tagged at Rs 6.03 lakh and the Quadrajet 90 ZX Rs 6.63 lakh (both prices ex-showroom-Mumbai). Quadrajet 90 engine is an 88&nbsp;bhp 1.3L diesel engine which also does duty on [[Fiat Punto]] 90HP Sport and the Manza saloon. The engine has been introduced in two variants, VX and ZX. The new features introduced in the VX hatch are power windows, central locking, ABS with EBD and trip computer and features like alloy wheels and dual airbags are adds-on with the VX features on the ZX hatch.

===Indica Vista D90===
The Vista D90 is the most powerful Vista to date and is powered by Fiat sourced 1.3-litre multi-jet engine that belts out the maximum power of 90 PS. The car has been launched in two variants named Indica Vista D90 VX and D90 ZX+ at a price of Rs 5.99 lakh and Rs 6.83 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) respectively.

'''Vista D90 VX'''

The Vista D90 VX is the low-end variant out of these two and comes equipped with electric ORVMs, front and rear fog lamps, intelligent rear wiper, anti-lock brakes with electronic brake force distribution, front and rear power outlets, a double-DIN stereo with USB and Bluetooth connectivity, dual tone interiors, fabric seat covers, a driver aligned instrument cluster, a Driver Information System (DIS) with average fuel consumption and distance to empty display and a two-way adjustable lumbar support for the driver.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-01-28/news/36596200_1_tata-motors-president-passenger-vehicle-msi-s-swift|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160108103905/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-01-28/news/36596200_1_tata-motors-president-passenger-vehicle-msi-s-swift|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 January 2016|title=Indica vista compete|date=1 February 2013|access-date=28 January 2013}}</ref>

'''Vista D90 ZX+'''

It is the new top-of-the-line variant of the Vista and features a new touch-screen infotainment system with satellite navigation, the new Driver Information System (DIS) that gets a temperature gauge, an automatic climate control system, front airbags, follow-me-home headlamps, an LED stop lamp, one-touch function for the driver's power window and alloy wheels besides the features offered on Vista D90 VX.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cardekho.com/carmodels/Tata/Tata_Indica_Vista|title=Tata Indica Vista|publisher=CarDekho|date=1 February 2013|access-date=28 January 2013}}</ref>

===Specifications===
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:97%; text-align:center;"
|-
!
! 1.4 TDI
! 1.3 Quadrajet
! 1.2 Safire
! 1.4 Safire
|-
| style="text-align:right;"| Top speed
| – || – || – || –
|-
| style="text-align:right;"| 0 to 100&nbsp;km/h (62&nbsp;mph)
| – || – || – || –
|-
| style="text-align:right;"| Engine Type
| 475 IDI Turbo || 1.3L SDE Common, Quadrajet Diesel engine || 1.2L, MPFI, Safire Petrol engine || 1.4L, MPFI, Safire Petrol engine
|-
| style="text-align:right;"| Displacement
| {{convert|1406

|cc|abbr=on}} || {{convert|1248|cc|abbr=on}} || {{convert|1172|cc|abbr=on}} || {{convert|1368|cc|abbr=on}}
|-
| style="text-align:right;"| Power
| {{convert|71|PS|kW hp|abbr=on}} @ 4500 rpm || {{convert|75|PS|kW hp|abbr=on}} @ 4000 rpm || {{convert|65|PS|kW hp|abbr=on}} @ 5500 rpm || {{convert|90|PS|kW hp|abbr=on}} @ 6000 rpm
|-
| style="text-align:right;"| Torque
| {{convert|135|N.m|abbr=on}} @2500 rpm || {{convert|190|N.m|abbr=on}} @1750 rpm || {{convert|96|N.m|abbr=on}} @3000 rpm || {{convert|116|N.m|abbr=on}} @4750 rpm
|-
| style="text-align:right;"| Valve Mechanism
| – || – || –  || –
|-
| style="text-align:right;"| Cylinder Configuration
| Inline 4 || Inline 4 || Inline 4 || Inline 4
|-
| style="text-align:right;"| Fuel Type
| Diesel || Diesel || Petrol || Petrol
|-
| style="text-align:right;"| Fuel System
| ID TC || CRDI || MPFI || MPFI
|-
| style="text-align:right;"| Minimum Turning Radius
| – || – || – || –
|-
| style="text-align:right;"| Wheelsize
| {{convert|14|in|abbr=on}} || {{convert|14|in|abbr=on}} || {{convert|13|in|abbr=on}} || {{convert|14|in|abbr=on}}
|-
| style="text-align:right;"| Tyres
| 175 / 65 R14 (tubeless) || 175 / 65 R14 (tubeless)|| 175 / 70 R 13 (tubeless) || 175 / 65 R14 (tubeless)
|-
| style="text-align:right;"| Ground Clearance
| 165&nbsp;mm (6.5&nbsp;in) || 165&nbsp;mm (6.5&nbsp;in) || 165&nbsp;mm (6.5&nbsp;in) || 165&nbsp;mm (6.5&nbsp;in)
|}

===Indica Vista EV===
[[File:Tata Indica EV (MIAS).JPG|thumb|right|Tata Indica EV]]
[[File:Tata Indica EV Engine bay.jpg|thumb|right|Tata Indica EV engine bay]]
The Electric versions of the Indica by the name '''Indica Vista EV'''<!-- bolded per [[WP:MOSBOLD]] as a redirect target --> ([[Electric Vehicle]]) unveiled in India in 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2009/11/25/stories/2009112551680200.htm |title=Tatas may launch electric Indica by early 2011 |work=Business Line |date=25 November 2009 |access-date=24 February 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100302031948/http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2009/11/25/stories/2009112551680200.htm |archive-date=2 March 2010  }}</ref> The electric vehicle [[concept car]] was based on the Indica Vista.
Once charged, the car was expected to travel up to 200 kilometres on its full charge. The car saw limited production of a few units in the last quarter of 2008<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?sectionName=&id=4a568fd5-921a-4ceb-862f-37ea067cdb79&&Headline=Tatas+plan+to+drive+out+electric+car&strParent=strParentID |title=Tatas plan to drive out electric car on Indica platform |work=Hindustan Times |date=27 July 2008 |access-date=10 December 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090126155459/http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?sectionName=&id=4a568fd5-921a-4ceb-862f-37ea067cdb79&&Headline=Tatas+plan+to+drive+out+electric+car&strParent=strParentID |archive-date=26 January 2009  }}</ref> and in Spain in 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://movele.ayesa.es/movele2/muestraVehiculos.php |title=bases |publisher=Movele.ayesa.es |access-date=17 October 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090822055619/http://movele.ayesa.es/movele2/muestraVehiculos.php |archive-date=22 August 2009  }}</ref>

The car is powered by a 55&nbsp;kW [[Permanent-magnet electric motor]] and a 26.5 kWh [[Lithium Polymer]] battery.

In 2009, the company indicated that the electric Indica would be launched locally in India in approximately 2010, without disclosing the price. The vehicle was to have been launched in Norway in 2009<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www6.lexisnexis.com/publisher/EndUser?Action=UserDisplayFullDocument&orgId=101846&topicId=104970025&docId=l:846836097 |title=Tata Motors Unveils Electric Versions of Indica And Ace |publisher=.lexisnexis.com |access-date=10 December 2010 |archive-date=21 May 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110521144028/http://www6.lexisnexis.com/publisher/EndUser?Action=UserDisplayFullDocument&orgId=101846&topicId=104970025&docId=l:846836097 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and also in continental Europe and the UK.<ref name="autonews1">http://www.autonews.com/article/20090304/ANE02/903049987/1193 {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>

In 2009, the UK's government ([[Business Secretary]] [[Peter Mandelson]]) has announced a £10 (€11.09) million  loan to Tata to support the manufacturing of electric vehicles in the UK.<ref name="autocar1">{{cite web|url=http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/243401/ |title=Tata gets £10m UK loan |work=Autocar |date=18 September 2009 |access-date=17 October 2009}}</ref>

In 2010, Tata Motors' UK subsidiary, [[Tata Motors European Technical Centre]], bought a 50.3% holding in electric vehicle technology firm [[Miljø Grenland]]/[[Innovasjon]] of Norway for US$1.93 M, which specialises in the development of innovative solutions for electric vehicles, and plans to launch the electric Indica hatchback in Europe in 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tata.com/media/releases/inside.aspx?artid=D8J398/KAjI= |title=TMETC acquires 50.3 per cent stake in Norway's Miljo Grenland/Innovasjon; to launch first electric vehicle, Indica EV, in 2009 |publisher=Tata.com |date=14 October 2008 |access-date=10 December 2010 |archive-date=30 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130730110821/http://www.tata.com/media/releases/inside.aspx?artid=D8J398%2FKAjI%3D |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Industry consultancy Ipsos' Greater China region |url=http://www.just-auto.com/article.aspx?id=96329&lk=dm |title=INDIA [photo added 15:45BST&#93;: Tata to launch EV next year |publisher=Just-auto.com |access-date=10 December 2010 |archive-date=29 March 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090329062948/http://www.just-auto.com/article.aspx?id=96329&lk=dm |url-status=dead }}</ref>
[[Electrovaya]] is partnering with Tata Motors and Miljø Grenland/Innovasjon to manufacture batteries and electric cars using Electrovaya's Lithium Ion SuperPolymer battery technology.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2008/10/electrovaya-par.html |title=Electrovaya Partners with Tata Motors and Miljø to Launch Electric Car and Battery Production in Norway |publisher=Greencarcongress.com |date=14 October 2008 |access-date=10 December 2010}}</ref>

The Indica Vista EV has a {{convert|200|km|abbr=on}} range on a full charge<ref name="autonews1"/> and a top speed of {{convert|105|km/h}}.<ref name="autocar1"/>  With 0 to {{Convert|60|km/h|mi/h|0|abbr=on}} in less than 10 seconds.
To achieve this, [[TM4 Electrodynamic systems]] (a subsidiary of [[Hydro-Québec]]) provided its efficient MOTIVE series electric motor.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tm4.com/about-us/customers/|title=Customers|website=TM4|access-date=8 March 2019|archive-date=1 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201030700/https://www.tm4.com/about-us/customers/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

The Tata Indica Vista EVX was withdrawn from the [[Progressive Insurance Automotive X Prize]], in the third round of four.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.progressiveautoxprize.org/team-central |title=Competition Results &#124; Progressive Automotive XPRIZE |publisher=Progressiveautoxprize.org |access-date=12 December 2010 |archive-date=22 December 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101222071040/http://www.progressiveautoxprize.org/team-central |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Tata Motors began production of 25 units for field testing purposes at its U.K. assembly plant in Coventry in April 2011. These models were allocated to the CABLED trial that began in the [[West Midlands (region)|West Midlands]] in April 2011. The market launch in the UK was scheduled for mid 2011 but it was postponed in May 2012. The field testing will continue with Tata employees.<ref name="DWS Auto">{{cite web |url=http://www.dancewithshadows.com/autoindia/tata-indica-vista-ev-delivered-to-25-select-customers-in-u-k/ |title=Tata Indica Vista EV delivered to 25 select customers in U.K. |publisher=DWS Auto |date=12 April 2001 |access-date=16 June 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110617121249/http://www.dancewithshadows.com/autoindia/tata-indica-vista-ev-delivered-to-25-select-customers-in-u-k/ |archive-date=17 June 2011  }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thegreencarwebsite.co.uk/blog/index.php/2012/05/02/tata-reveals-alternative-fuel-vehicle-plans-for-uk/|title=Tata reveals alternative fuel vehicle plans for UK|author=Faye Sunderland|publisher=The Green Car Website|date=2 May 2012|access-date=11 May 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120721040514/http://www.thegreencarwebsite.co.uk/blog/index.php/2012/05/02/tata-reveals-alternative-fuel-vehicle-plans-for-uk/|archive-date=21 July 2012|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
The Indica Vista EV was expected to be priced at {{GBP|29,000}} before the {{GBP|5,000}} [[Government incentives for plug-in electric vehicles#United Kingdom|Plug-in Car Grant]]. The Indica Vista EV range is {{convert|110|mi|km|abbr=on}}.<ref name="DWS Auto"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://green.autoblog.com/2011/06/13/electric-tata-indica-vista-is-no-nissan-leaf/|title=Electric Tata Indica Vista is no Nissan Leaf|publisher=[[AutoblogGreen]]|date=13 June 2001|access-date=16 June 2011}}</ref> The price is under {{euro|30,000}} in Spain.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://motor.terra.es/novedades-coches/articulo/tata-indica-vista-ev-55121.htm |title=Tata Indica Vista EV |publisher=Motor.terra.es |date=26 May 2010 |access-date=1 April 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720145243/http://motor.terra.es/novedades-coches/articulo/tata-indica-vista-ev-55121.htm |archive-date=20 July 2011  }}</ref> Unfortunately the vehicle has not commercially launched.

===Indica Vista Concept S (2010)===
A design study to highlight its design skills, the Indica Vista Concept S was displayed by Tata at the 2010 Delhi Auto Expo.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.motorbeam.com/tata-indica-vista-concept-s-at-auto-expo/ |title=Tata Indica Vista Concept S At Auto Expo|publisher=MotorBeam.com |date=7 January 2010 |access-date=23 July 2018}}</ref>

===Indica Vista D90 Xtreme Concept (2013)===
With the launch of the Vista D90 Tata also unveiled a new Vista based crossover concept called Vista D90 Xtreme.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.motorbeam.com/tata-showcases-vista-d90-xtreme-concept/ |title=Tata Showcases Vista D90 Xtreme Concept |publisher=MotorBeam.com |date=28 January 2013 |access-date=23 July 2018}}</ref> It will be powered by the similar 1.3 ''Multijet'' engine, tuned for more power i.e. 115 PS, the engine has been tweaked by Abarth (Performance unit of Fiat) and Tata engineers together. The car also features some designing changes like it has a raised suspension of 25mm in order to extend its off-roading capabilities. The car also features number of cosmetic changes like a tailgate-mounted spare wheel (to give it the appearance of an SUV), black cladding running through the body, roof rails, flared wheel arches and larger, 16-inch alloy wheels.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cardekho.com/india-car-news/tata-indica-vista-d90-xtreme-suv-concept-unveiled-launch-by-2013-end-9611.htm|title=Tata Indica Vista Launched|publisher=CarDekho.com |date=1 February 2013|access-date=28 January 2013}}</ref>

==Rally version==
A homologated 1500cc 115&nbsp;bhp (86&nbsp;kW) Indica with sporting suspension and capable of {{convert|180|km/h|abbr=on}} was prepared jointly by [[Tata Motors]] and J. Anand of [[Jayem Automotives]].

==See also==
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*[[Tata Indigo]]
*[[Tata Motors]]
*[[Tata Bolt]]
*[[Rover CityRover]]
*[[Tata Zest]]

==References==
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==External links==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110203024141/http://cars.tatamotors.com/indica/indicavista/index.html Tata Indica Vista official site]
* [http://indica.tatamotors.com/ Indica official website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080517071727/http://indica.tatamotors.com/ |date=17 May 2008 }}

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