Tata Motors displayed its passenger car vehicles as well as its commercial vehicles at the Delhi Auto Expo 2010. The entire range of products were quite impressive and they very well show-cased the growing size of Tata Motors in the domestic as well as the international market.
Tata Aria
Tata Aria was the main highlight of the Tata Motors pavilion. It is world’s first cross-over with four wheel drive fitted with 2.2 lit Dicor engine that adds a maximum power of 140 ps and a maximum torque of 320nm. The model also flaunts built-in GPS system and whirls gently with multifunctioning steering wheel. The model is equipped with dual air condition with automatic climate control mechanism.
Tata Aria images reveal one of the most spectacular four wheel drive models available till date. The model is expected to launch in second half of 2010.
Tata Indica Vista Electric
Tata Indica Vista electric concept model was also on display which showcased Tata Motor’s venture into alternative fuel technology vehicles. Tata Motors has already begun its electric vehicle production project in Norway and is shortly expected to start in the UK too. It is not clear when will electric models will roll out in India.
Tata Magic IRIS and Tata Venture
Tata Motors rolled out two new passenger vehicles – Tata Magic IRIS and Tata Venture suited for commercial urban traffic. The Magic IRIS is powered by 11 cc water cooled engine and attains a maximum speed of 55kmph. Magic Iris can accommodate 4 passengers, 3 at back 1 in front or beside the driver. This new model will tap the rising public transportation segment in the country.
Tata Venture is smaller passenger vehicle than Tata Winger which is again designed for public transportation system. It comes with 5-seater or 8-seater configuration and is powered by 1.4L Indica engine developing 70bhp of peak power at 4500rpm and 135Nm of peak torque at 2500rpm.
Tata Xenon XT
Tata also displayed its pickup trucks – Tata Xenon XT at the Auto Expo. The Tata Xenon pickup trucks have been quite popular internationally in the European, South-East Asian and the African markets. The Indian audience was also quite awed by this new range of pick-up trucks available in the country now.
Tata Prima
Tata Motors showcased its luxury saloon model Tata Prima at the auto show. The model has been designed by the Italian car design studio – Pinanfarina. The model was first displayed at the Geneva Motor Show 2009 and now it is India bound as well. Tata Prima is an iteration of the next generation luxury sedan from Tata Motors.Tata Motors did not give more details about the car or its expected India launch date.
Tata Grand MK II
The latest SUV models Tata Sumo Grand MK II was quite an attraction at Tata pavilion. Shining in dark grey colour, the new SUV portrayed a new series of features and Tata’s serious effort in the SUV segment. the Grand MK II model is the premium and upgraded model of its existing SUV model Tata Sumo that seeks to deliver added value to customers through substantial changes in the exteriors and interiors combined with improvements in drivability, ride and handling, and comfort.
Tata Commercial Vehicle
Tata Motors also displayed its new commercial vehicles that included Tata Prima 3138 K, 1125 T trucks and Starbus as passenger vehicle. The hybrid variant of Starbus was also on display at the Tata Motor pavilion.
