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Tata Indica Vista Aqua 1.2 Safire Review

Posted on December 30th 2010

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Tata Indica Vista Aqua 1.2 Safire Front View

The car

The Aqua is one of the mid variants available in Vista. Lots of features are available which can help in adding more fun to your life. The car is tipped with goodies in the interior and exterior section, you can make out the difference between the Terra and Aqua with ease as these models deliver ultimate drive feel. The 1.2 liter engine is turbo charged and delivers superb speed output. Red line the car and it reaches the three digit mark in no time. Tachometer is given which shows the correct engine speed and rpm. The interiors are pepped up with fabricated seats which look simply superb and out of the box. The comfort given by these seats is phenomenal; you do not feel the stress even if you are driving for long hours. Comfort wise 3 adults can easily accommodate themselves in the rear section of the car, lots of leg room is available in the rear and front section of the car.

Front power windows are given which gives you access to fresh air with the click of a button. Power windows help a lot when met with an accident. These windows remain intact and can be broken with a use of hand blow. The petrol variant 1.2 liter car is simply superb and ensures every drop of fuel is used in the combustion chamber. Central locking feature is available in the Aqua which helps a lot if you have parked your vehicle in an unknown place. Central locking also keeps the doors intact when met with an accident; easy access is given when the car stops rolling. Maintenance is not an issue for the Tata vehicle since all its spares are available at an affordable cost. Servicings are taken care by Tata protection plan, it covers the entire servicing cost.

Looks of the car

Interior section has lots of fabric and comfortable seats. Glove box is given which has lighting system when accessed. Glove box also has a special type of locking system which keeps your valuables intact. Tachometer console is given on the dashboard of the car, it helps if you are in mood of red lining the car. Cup holders are given which can accommodate hot coffee when you are in a hurry.

Tata Indica Vista Aqua 1.2 Safire Interior

  • Air Conditioner - Yes
  • Heater - Yes
  • Adjustable Steering Column - Yes
  • Tachometer - No
  • Electronic Multi-Trip meter - Yes
  • Leather Seats - No
  • Fabric Upholstery - Yes
  • Leather Steering Wheel - No
  • Glove Compartment - Yes
  • Digital Clock - Yes
  • Outside Temperature Display - No
  • Cigarette Lighter - Yes
  • Digital Odometer - Yes

Tata Indica Vista Aqua 1.2 Safire Side View

Exterior section is designed to suit the safety needs of the car. Body colored bumpers is given which add up to the looks of the car. These bumpers are crash and shock proof, if an obstacle is hit all they do is segregate the shock and reduce the after effects. ABS option should have been present as it would add up to the stability of the vehicle. The cost at which the car is available is affordable, in all it is a good deal which gives you various features.

Tata Indica Vista Aqua 1.2 Safire Exterior

  • Adjustable Headlights - No
  • Fog Lights - Front - No
  • Fog Lights - Rear - No
  • Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror - No
  • Manually Adjustable Ext. Rear View Mirror - No
  • Electric Folding Rear View Mirror - No
  • Rain Sensing Wiper - No
  • Rear Window Wiper - No
  • Rear Window Washer - No
  • Rear Window Defogger - No
  • Wheel Covers - Yes
  • Alloy Wheels - No
  • Power Antenna - No
  • Tinted Glass - Yes
  • Rear Spoiler - No
  • Removable/Convertible Top - No
  • Roof Carrier - No
  • Sun Roof - No
  • Moon Roof - No
  • Side Stepper - No
  • Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators - No

Performance of the car

This is the section where you can put the tachometer for its use, red line the car and you will be traveling at 150kmph speed. The car is pretty light compared to other version; this is one of the main reasons why the car reaches the three digit mark in less time. Fuel economy is also brilliant in the Aqua car. In city the car delivers an average of 14 km to the liter. Overall average is around 17 km to the liter which is quite decent and up to the mark.

Tata Indica Vista Aqua 1.2 Safire Standard Features

  • Air Conditioner - Yes
  • CD Player - No
  • Anti-Lock Braking System - No
  • Power Steering - Yes
  • Power Windows - Yes
  • Leather Seats - No
  • Central Locking - No

Value of the car

The car comes with a 2 year protection plan which takes good care of the car, if you are facing technical issues then with the use of this protection plan you can get it repaired. The Aqua Vista is simply superb and has that drive feel which you need after a hectic day at work.

Tata Indica Vista Aqua 1.2 Safire Front Angle View

Verdict

Go for it as this is one of the best cars available in the hatchback segment. The car is designed to deliver high end comfort and drive feel. Cost wise it is also cheaper and affordable to maintain. Speed wise the car might feel a bit underpowered when it is filled with luggage and passengers; gear shifting is bit hard and edgy.

Technical specifications of the car

Tata Indica Vista Aqua 1.2 Safire Engine

  • Engine Type - In-Line Engine
  • Engine Description - New 1.2L, MPFI, Safire Petrol engine
  • Engine Displacement(cc) - 1172
  • No. of Cylinders - 4
  • Maximum Power - 65 PS at 5500 rpm
  • Maximum Torque - 96 Nm at 3000 rpm
  • Valves Per Cylinder - 4
  • Fuel Supply System - MPFi
  • Turbo Charger - No
  • Super Charger - Yes

Tata Indica Vista Aqua 1.2 Safire Transmission

  • Transmission Type - Manual
  • Gear box - 5 Speed
  • Drive Type - 2 WD
  • Overdrive - Front Wheel Drive system

Tata Indica Vista Aqua 1.2 Safire Suspension System

  • Front Suspension - Independent; lower wish bone; McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
  • Rear Suspension - Semi-Independent; twist beam with coil spring and shock absorber

Tata Indica Vista Aqua 1.2 Safire Steering

  • Steering Type - Power
  • Steering Gear Type - Rack and pinion, Hydraulic

Tata Indica Vista Aqua 1.2 Safire Brake System

  • Front Brake Type - Ventilated Disc
  • Rear Brake Type - Drum

Tata Indica Vista Aqua 1.2 Safire Fuel

  • Mileage-City (kmpl) - 12.1
  • Mileage-Highway (kmpl) - 15.8
  • Fuel Type - Petrol
  • Fuel Tank Capacity (liters) - 37
  • Emission Norm Compliance - BS III

Tata Indica Vista Aqua 1.2 Safire Tires

  • Tire Size - 175 / 70 R13 (tubeless)
  • Tire Type - Tubeless Radial
  • Wheel Size - 13 Inch

Tata Indica Vista Aqua 1.2 Safire Back Angle View

Tata Indica Vista Aqua 1.2 Safire Other Specifications

  • Seating Capacity - 5
  • No of Doors - 5

Tata Indica Vista Aqua 1.2 Safire Payload & Towing

  • Cargo Volume - 232 Liters

General Tata Indica Vista Aqua 1.2 Safire Car Details

  • Country of Assembly - India
  • Country of Manufacture - India
  • Discontinuation Date - 2025-01-01

General Tata Indica Vista Aqua 1.2 Safire Car Exterior Dimension

  • Length - 3,675 mm
  • Width - 1,665 mm
  • Height - 1,485 mm
  • Ground Clearance - 170 mm
  • Wheel Base - 2,400 mm
  • Front Tread - 1,400 mm
  • Rear Tread - 1,380 mm
  • Kerb Weight - 1,050 kg

General Tata Indica Vista Aqua 1.2 Safire Car Interior Dimensions

  • Front Headroom - 960 mm
  • Front Legroom - 1,290 mm
  • Rear Headroom - 920 mm
  • Rear Legroom - 870 mm

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