Tata’s cut-price vehicle line-up has been stepped up with the addition of diesel-powered derivatives to its passenger car range.
Tata’s cut-price vehicle line-up has been stepped up with the addition of diesel-powered derivatives to its passenger car range.
The Indian manufacturer is currently enjoying unbridled success in the local market, and has capitalised on this achievement by adding a range of diesel-powered cars to its passenger car range with the launch of the Indica DLS and DLX, and the Indico SW DLX.
Tata spokesman Michael Comacho said, “We believe that we are able to offer the market the most affordable diesel option without compromising on any of the comfort and safety features our vehicles are renowned for.”
The diesel-engined derivatives cost R91 995 for the Indica 1,4 DLS and R101 995 for the Indica 1,4 DLX. The Indigo SW DLX costs R113 995.
Tata’s 1,4-litre powerplant does not use current common rail technology, and produces peak power of 52 kW at 4 500 r/min and a torque figure of 135 N.m at 2 500 r/min.
As with all Tatas, the newcomers are comprehensively equipped with safety and comfort features. Safety features on the Indica DLS include head restraints, a collapsible steering column, side impact beams, front and rear foglamps, adjustable headlights and front, rear and side crumple zones.
Standard comfort features include power steering, air conditioning, electric windows, remote central locking, remote fuel cap release, and 60/40 split rear seats.
The DLX models add driver and passenger airbags and an ABS brake system with EBD.
All models are sold with a three-year/100 000 km warranty, a two-year/40 000 service plan and a three-year roadside assistance plan.
