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Tata Indica Xeta GLS BS IV Review

Posted on December 30th 2010

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The car

The Xeta is a different breed in the Indica line up. The petrol powered car is designed to perfection. Yes this is the Indica which has a petrol intake for delivering high end power. You can relax in the turbo charged powered car which delivers superb top end speeds by keeping fuel economy in picture. Tata has given this car in the economy section but has a 1.2 liter engine; well they should have given ABS as an option which can help in keeping the car safe in wet conditions. The interior section has most of the parts in leather and fabric which look perfect and according to requirements. Drive quality is same like other Indica in the line up. The Xeta also has better steering configuration which makes it easy to drive and maneuver at high speeds. Apart from looks the car does deliver in economy segment, it is created to satisfy the wants in the economy field.

BS IV norms are in use in the making of the Xeta. Well at least it is quite cleaner than its other siblings who only pollute the environment by use of diesel. Interior comfort and leg room is quite spacious and easy to access. 3 adults can easily sit inside in the rear section of the car. Apart from all this the Xeta manages to squeeze in the right desired performance from the 1.2 liter car, even after being accommodated with 5 adults and luggage the car still performs like new. This is the type of performance which Tata has given to the Xeta. If you are looking at the Xeta from mileage and comfort point of view it is the best one in the market. Speed wise yes the engine does lag and shows underpowered symptoms especially when on an inclined road. You can red line the car any time you wish to as the turbo charged petrol engine does respond to your commands.

Looks of the car

Interior section is chiseled with basic features and luxuries. You have the tachometer console with AC switches. The tachometer console helps a lot if you wish to red line the car. Air bags are missing which could have made a better presence in safety area. You can customize the interior section by adding up leather covers on the seats. Glove box with locking system is given, it also has light system which shows the right storage space available.

Tata Indica Xeta GLS BS IV Standard Features Interior

  • Air Conditioner - Yes
  • Heater - Yes
  • Adjustable Steering Column - No
  • Tachometer - Yes
  • 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

Exterior section ensures the safety of passengers and car. Shock proof bumpers are given which ensure to segregate the shock created after an obstacle has been hit. Alloy wheels option is present but you need to shell out extra cash. Wheel covers are standard and in the base package of the Xeta.

Tata Indica Xeta GLS BS IV Standard Features Exterior

  • Adjustable Headlights - Yes
  • Fog Lights - Front - Yes
  • Fog Lights - Rear - No
  • Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror - No
  • Manually Adjustable Ext. Rear View Mirror - Yes
  • Electric Folding Rear View Mirror - No
  • Rain Sensing Wiper - No
  • Rear Window Wiper - No
  • Rear Window Washer - No
  • Rear Window Defogger - Yes
  • Wheel Covers - Yes
  • Alloy Wheels - No
  • Power Antenna - No
  • Tinted Glass - No

Performance of the car

Performance of the Xeta is simply superb and out of the box. Top whack delivered by the 1.2 liter car is around 150kmph which is quite super fast. Red line the vehicle and there is a bit drop in the fuel economy. If you are shifting gears around 2000Rpm then 15km to the liter is given which is quite decent and economical. Drive pleasure is quite different from the diesel versions of the Indica. Petrol variant has much better accelerations response and drive feel. ABS could have been given in the Xeta as it would have added safety and stability to the car.

Tata Indica Xeta GLS BS IV Standard Features

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

Value of the car

The Xeta plays safe when it comes to average and top end speed. Maintenance is quite low and affordable as all the parts are easily available with ease. Cost for these parts is also cheap and in the budget of an economical car. The Indica Xeta takes on the 1.2 liter Santro which is in the market from a long time. The Xeta compared to the Santro is quite spacious and powerful.

Verdict

Go for it if you need a car which can be used on daily basis. The Xeta can be used in robust conditions as the car is quite rough and tough. The Xeta has different drive feel as it is a petrol based engine, engine response is phenomenal and up to the mark.

Technical specifications of the car

Tata Indica Xeta GLS BS IV Engine

  • Engine Type - 475 SI Multi Point Fuel Injection
  • Engine Description - 1.2L 65bhp 4 cyl. In-line w/ 32-bit microprocessor
  • Engine Displacement(cc) - 1193
  • No. of Cylinders - 4
  • Maximum Power - 65.3 PS @ 5000 RPM
  • Maximum Torque - 102 Nm @ 2600 rpm
  • Valves per Cylinder - 4
  • Valve Configuration - SOHC
  • Fuel Supply System - MPFI
  • Bore x Stroke - 75 x 79.5 mm
  • Compression Ratio - 9:01
  • Turbo Charger - No
  • Super Charger - No

Tata Indica Xeta GLS BS IV Transmission

  • Transmission Type - Manual
  • Gear box - 5 Speed
  • Drive Type - FWD

Tata Indica Xeta GLS BS IV Suspension System

  • Front Suspension - Independent, Wish Bone type, with McPherson strut, Anti-roll Bar
  • Rear Suspension - Independent, Semi trailing arm with coil spring
  • Shock Absorbers Type - Hydraulic

Tata Indica Xeta GLS BS IV Steering

  • Steering Type - Power
  • Steering Column - Collapsible
  • Steering Gear Type - Rack & Pinion
  • Turning Radius (wheel base) - 4.9 m

Tata Indica Xeta GLS BS IV Brake System

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

Tata Indica Xeta GLS BS IV Performance

  • Top Speed - 153 kmph
  • Acceleration (0-100 kmph) - 16.17 seconds

Tata Indica Xeta GLS BS IV Fuel

  • Mileage-City (kmpl) - 12.1
  • Mileage-Highway (kmpl) - 15.3
  • Fuel Type - Petrol
  • Fuel Tank Capacity (liters) - 37
  • Emission Norm Compliance - Bharat Stage IV

Tata Indica Xeta GLS BS IV Tires

  • Tire Size - 165/65 R13
  • Tire Type - Radial
  • Wheel Size - 4.5J x 13

Tata Indica Xeta GLS BS IV Other Specifications

  • Seating Capacity - 5
  • No of Doors - 5

Tata Indica Xeta GLS BS IV Payload & Towing

  • Cargo Volume - 217 liters

General Tata Indica Xeta GLS BS IV Car Details

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

Tata Indica Xeta GLS BS IV 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

Tata Indica Xeta GLS BS IV Interior Dimensions

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

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