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TATA MOTORS Indigo 2002-2009 Photos, engines & full specs

Segment: Compact
Production years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

TATA MOTORS Indigo 2002-2009 17 Photos
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In 2002, Tata Motors introduced the Indigo on the market as a low-budget sedan for the Indian market, and it succeeded in attracting many people to buy it.

While many carmakers are trying to build vehicles with more and more features, Tata Motors tried to do the exact opposite. It tried to create a cheap vehicle good enough to carry four people inside and some luggage in the trunk. Moreover, since the sedans were considered more upscale than hatchbacks, the automaker made it that way.

The Indigo followed the new-edge design styling, which combined arches with sharp corners. Even though that trend started to fade away in other markets, Indian customers still appreciated it. Thus, the headlights were triangular-shaped but with slightly curved lines. Indigo's front end was short and followed by a tall greenhouse related to the vehicle's length. At the back, the trunk looked like it was added after the initial project was launched, and that is true since the car was based on the Indica model, which was a hatchback that was introduced in 1998.

Inside, the standard version featured cranked windows and a simple ventilation system. But customers could opt for power windows and even an AC unit, which was in high demand in India. Thanks to the tall greenhouse, the seats were mounted a tad higher than usual, and that allowed the carmaker to create more legroom for the passengers seated in the back on the bench.

Under the hood, Tata installed a choice of gasoline and turbo-diesel engines, all with a 1.4-liter displacement. That solution led to a lower manufacturing cost and thus a lower selling price. That's what India needed in those times. The car eventually was even exported to other countries, although with limited success.

TATA MOTORS Indigo 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
  3 gasoline engines
  • 1.4L 5MT FWD (60 HP)
  • 1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP)
  • 1.4L 5MT FWD (86 HP)
  2 diesel engines
  • 1.4L D 5MT FWD (60 HP)
  • 1.4L TD 5MT FWD (71 HP)

TATA MOTORS Indigo
1.4L 5MT FWD (60 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (60 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1405 cm3
Power:44 KW @ 5000 RPM
60 HP @ 5000 RPM
59 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque:77 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM
105 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:11.1 gallons (42.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:99.4 mph (160 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):15.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:165/65/R14
DIMENSIONS
Length:163.4 in (4150 mm)
Width:64 in (1626 mm)
Height:58.5 in (1486 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.1/55.1 in (1,400/1,400 mm)
Wheelbase:94.5 in (2400 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.8 cuFT (447 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2249.1 lbs (1020 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)
Highway:39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
Combined:19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:280.8 g/km

TATA MOTORS Indigo
1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1405 cm3
Power:55 KW @ 5500 RPM
75 HP @ 5500 RPM
74 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:81 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
110 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:11.1 gallons (42.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:99.4 mph (160 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:165/70/R13
DIMENSIONS
Length:163.4 in (4150 mm)
Width:64 in (1626 mm)
Height:58.5 in (1486 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.1/55.1 in (1,400/1,400 mm)
Wheelbase:94.5 in (2400 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.8 cuFT (447 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2249.1 lbs (1020 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3087 lbs (1400 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)
Highway:39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)

TATA MOTORS Indigo
1.4L 5MT FWD (86 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (86 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1405 cm3
Power:63 KW @ 5500 RPM
86 HP @ 5500 RPM
84 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:81 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
110 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:11.1 gallons (42.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:99.4 mph (160 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/65/R14
DIMENSIONS
Length:163.4 in (4150 mm)
Width:64 in (1626 mm)
Height:58.5 in (1486 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.1/55.1 in (1,400/1,400 mm)
Wheelbase:94.5 in (2400 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.8 cuFT (447 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2359.3 lbs (1070 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3285.5 lbs (1490 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)
Highway:39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)

TATA MOTORS Indigo
1.4L D 5MT FWD (60 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L D 5MT FWD (60 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1405 cm3
Power:44 KW @ 5000 RPM
60 HP @ 5000 RPM
59 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque:63 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM
85 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:11.1 gallons (42.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:87 mph (140 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):17 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:155/70/R13
DIMENSIONS
Length:163.4 in (4150 mm)
Width:64 in (1626 mm)
Height:58.5 in (1486 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.1/55.1 in (1,400/1,400 mm)
Wheelbase:94.5 in (2400 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.8 cuFT (447 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2249.1 lbs (1020 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3087 lbs (1400 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Highway:47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)

TATA MOTORS Indigo
1.4L TD 5MT FWD (71 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L TD 5MT FWD (71 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1405 cm3
Power:52 KW @ 5000 RPM
71 HP @ 5000 RPM
70 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque:92 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM
125 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:11.1 gallons (42.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:96.3 mph (155 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/65/R14
DIMENSIONS
Length:163.4 in (4150 mm)
Width:64 in (1626 mm)
Height:58.5 in (1486 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.1/55.1 in (1,400/1,400 mm)
Wheelbase:94.5 in (2400 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.8 cuFT (447 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2359.3 lbs (1070 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3285.5 lbs (1490 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Highway:47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
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