Sep 12, 2002 04:04 PM
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(Updated Sep 12, 2002 04:04 PM)
In the great battle of cars in this automobile world one car is going to sneak through to create sales records. The competition is growing fast and furious with the cars like Fiat Uno, Maruti Zen, and what not. Still the all-new Indica V2( Diesel) gives more power and great driving experience than the other average small cars.
Comparing to the older versions the all new Tata Indica comes as a breather and more so a wannabe hit.
And why not!! It has all the qualities that would make it a hit. With new looks, excellent design and great styling this car rocks. Let us look into it.
The handling is very good in here. The ride quality is fine and the handling of bumps on the roads are really good in here with better bump absorption characteristics and handling of potholes is very good. The superior braking is one of the unique feature in this car. The quick stop brakes helps in braking at any instant that makes ride on the road more safer. So just ride without fear and total control with this car that inspires you to do so.
Hey!! I almost forgot. The Design. This car cannot be surpassed by any other car as far as the outside look is concerned. The front end looks smiley and has a great appearance. One gets drawn towards it.
And the interior comforts beats other cars by a large margin. Comparatively the interior portion is big enough for a small car. Driving comfort is very good and relaxing with the feather touch power steering. So that can you can turn the car with ease in tuff corners but you really cannot turn it upside down though..
The levels of the equipment is very generous, the tachometer, power windows, rear wash/wipe/defogger and also has central locking with remote. This makes sure your car is safer parked anywhere.
Also the interiors is made more comfortable and cozy. With the Instacool AC providing the cool environment inside the car though heat is the DON outside. So this car seems to be full of comfort. Yes, the Cabin inside is insulated i.e. Super Silent Cabin which prevents the outer noise to enter the interior of the car and unsoak your comfort of relaxation. So everything is good in terms of design and engineering.
Now coming to Engine and Fuel efficiency. The engine is a 4 cylinder in line with 1400 cc producing a power of 57bhp at 5000rpm. So it has robust power to give you great speed and great driving experience. The gear drive is 5 speed manual and very easy to lay your hands upon. Then comes the fuel efficiency. Giving 14.5 kmpl under heavy traffic and on a high way ride a bolstering 22.3 kmpl it is a winner. Well, cost less than a rupee per kilometer it is definitely a wonder. With a capacity of 37 litres the car wins over the capacities of other small cars. I am really passionate about this car and I really enjoy the comfort I derive out of it.
Where exactly the car looses? It is in the gearshift department. Though its easy to lay your hands out here, you should be proficient enough to handle it. Otherwise, in the middle of a signal you might be caught off-guard. Also the fact that the car is a bit lazy on the speed count comparative to other small cars makes it loose some points. But then again, more merits than de-merits. With a lot of boot space behind and excellent riding comfort the car offers a long drive down the country side. Easy handling, great looks and its ability to make people fall for it, personifies the “Tata Indica V2”. No wonder it gives more smiles every hour. I tell you what, you gonna love it for sure.