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Tata Indica Vista Aura Plus 1.2 Safire Review

Posted on February 24th 2011

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The Car

Tata Indica Vista Aura Plus 1.2 Safire comes from the reputed platform of Tata Motors which is the third largest automakers in the world at present. Tata Motors has always tried to give the models that suit the Indian conditions and quite successfully so. Tata Indica Vista Aura Plus 1.2 Safire comes with some remarkable alterations in the Tata Indica Vista Terra 1.2 Safire which is the base variant of the petrol versions of Vista hatchback segment.

When Tata Motors unveiled their first hatchback Tata Indica in the Indian automobile market, even Tata didn’t expect such an overwhelming response for the revolution. That was the time when buying a car was synonymous to buying a sedan. Indica became the second largest selling car model in no time and this inspired Tata Motors to introduce a brand new Tata Indica Vista Hatchback series in the Indian market. Well, the latter was inspired by the older Indica model; but it was an altogether different make with respect to the exteriors, interiors and of course, the engine performance.

Tata Indica Vista Aura Plus 1.2 Safire is the top end petrol variant of Tata Indica Vista. It comes with a few additional exterior and interior features that were missing in the base variant of Tata Indica Vista Terra 1.2 Safire. The car wins your heart with its elegant exteriors, well designed interiors and improved performance. Check out the all new Tata Indica Vista Aura Plus 1.2 Safire right here with all its pros and cons.

Exteriors

The exteriors of Tata Indica Vista Aura Plus 1.2 Safire are just awesome and catch your eye at the outset. ‘Regal’ is the only word which can describe them. Tata has crafted out this beauty mainly for the Indian roads. The exteriors of Aura Plus 1.2 Safire look pretty elegant and muscular. The finishing of the front of the vehicle gives it an extremely aggressive and dynamic look. The front grille carries the famous Tata Motors’ logo. The beautiful headlamps make the car all the more trendy and sporty. Clear lens fog lamps make the car a touch me not beauty. There are plenty of options available to choose from as the car comes in eight elegant color shades: Gala Red, Infinity Black, Porcelain White, Cavern Grey, Solar Orange, Arctic Silver and Marine Silver and Mint White.

Following are the main features of the car design that make the vehicle all the more special:

  • Body Colored Bumpers
  • Front and Rear Flood Lights
  • Body Colored Door Handles
  • Stylish Full Wheel Covers
  • Rb Rail and Exterior Antenna
  • Chrome Plating for Exhaust Pipe
  • Body Colored ORVMs
  • Tinted Glass
  • Rear Window Washer
  • Rear Window Wiper
  • Rea Window Defogger

Interiors

Well if exteriors are the deciding factor for a car to be popular; so are the interiors and when it comes to the interiors of the Aura Plus 1.2 Safire, they just leave you spellbound. Impressive dual tone beige interiors of the car with the dual tone beige dashboard look extremely impressive. The dashboard is equipped with advanced instrument cluster. You as a car buyer will look for good head space, leg room and the boot space in the car model and let me tell you, Aura Plus 1.2 Safire pleases you on each of these counts. The model really stands up to almost all the basic expectations of the customer.

Just take a look at the graceful interiors of the Aqua 1.2 Safire:

  • Fully Fabricated Seats
  • Dual Tone Dashboard
  • Air Conditioner
  • Heater
  • Adjustable Steering Column
  • Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
  • Fabric Upholstery
  • Digital Clock
  • Glove Compartment
  • Stylish Gear Shift Knob
  • Tachometer

Check out the following comfort and convenience features Aura Plus offers:

  • Power Steering
  • Front and Rear Power Windows
  • Remote Fuel Lid Opener
  • Low Fuel Warning Light
  • Accessory Power Outlet
  • Trunk Light
  • Vanity Mirror
  • Rear Seat Headrest
  • Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
  • Front Cup Holders

And what about these Safety Features?

  • Car Locking
  • Power Door Locks
  • Child Safety Locks
  • Day and Night Rear View Mirror
  • Halogen Headlamps
  • Seat Belt Warning
  • Door Ajar Warning
  • Side Impact Beams
  • Front Impact Beams
  • Adjustable Seats

Not just this, you also have the CD player, radio, front and rear speakers all incorporated in the single Aura Plus 1.2 Safire. That’s amazing!

Tata Indica Vista Aura Plus 1.2 Safire Side View

Performance

It’s always the performance of the car that decides its success in the market. Tata Indica Aura Plus 1.2 Safire is a car specially made for the Indian roads. The car comes with in line 1.2 Safire Petrol Engine with 1142 (cc) engine displacement. There are four cylinders installed here and four valves have been fitted in for one cylinder each. Aura Plus 1.2 Safire produces the power of 65 PS @ 5500 rpm with the maximum torque of 96 Nm @ 3000 rpm. However, there is no turbo charger in the engine. The car comes with a 5 speed gear box with manual transmission which gives the brisk acceleration. As far as the fuel economy of the car is concerned, Aura Plus brings excellent stats for you. It gives a decent average of 13 kmpl on the urban roads whereas it offers a pretty good average of around 16 kmpl on the highways.

Overview

All in all Tata Indica Aura Plus 1.2 Safire is a perfect choice for everyday use. From its earlier version the Indica V2 Xeta the Indica Vista has ventured far and that too, pretty successfully. Aura Plus 1.2 Safire is indeed a productive and reliable make.

However, this shouldn’t wrongly portray Aura as being a flawless make. Absence of ABS and the airbags underlines the expectation that Tata should have paid more attention to the safety features. That apart, the Ex showroom New Delhi price of the car is Rs.4,00,912/- and if all the features incorporated in the car are taken into consideration, we can say that on the whole Tata Indica Vista Aura Plus 1.2 Safire makes a great deal for a small Indian family.

Technical Specifications of Tata Indica Vista Aura Plus 1.2 Safire

Tata Indica Vista Aura 1.2 Safire Engine
Engine Type - In-Line Engine
Engine Description - 1.2 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 - No

Tata Indica Vista Aura 1.2 Safire Transmission
Transmission Type - Manual
Gear box - 5 Speed
Drive Type - 2 WD
Overdrive - Front Wheel Dri

Tata Indica Vista Aura 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 Aura 1.2 Safire Steering
Steering Type - Power
Steering Gear Type - Rack and pinion, Hydraulic

Tata Indica Vista Aura 1.2 Safire Brake System
Front Brake Type - Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type - Drum

Tata Indica Vista Aura 1.2 Safire Fuel
Mileage-City (kmpl) - 12.1
Mileage-Highway (kmpl) - 15.8
Fuel Type - Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) - 37
Emission Norm Compliance - BS III

Tata Indica Vista Aura 1.2 Safire Tyres
Tyre Size - 175 / 70 R13 (tubeless)
Tyre Type - Tubeless Radial
Wheel Size - 13 Inch

Tata Indica Vista Aura 1.2 Safire Other Specifications
Seating Capacity - 5
No of Doors - 5

Tata Indica Vista Aura 1.2 Safire Payload & Towing
Cargo Volume - 232 Liters

General Tata Indica Vista Aura 1.2 Safire Car Details
Country of Assembly - India
Country of Manufacture - India
Discontinuation Date - 2025-01-01

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