Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Tata Indica was the first car designed with the Indian customer in mind, and Ratan Tata was the driving force behind it.
After eight years since the market liberalization in India, Tata unveiled the Indica at the 1998 New Dehli Auto Expo in Pragati Maidan. The audience was keen to see the new car, which promised to be cheap to buy, cheap to run, and tailored for the Indian market.
Ratan Tata didn't trust its design department from Telco Industries, who knew how to create trucks and buses. He relied on the Italian I.DE.A design studio, and the result was a modern-looking vehicle that could feel at home either in the suburbs of New Delhi or in any European city. Its rounded shapes and curved headlights followed the new-edge design theme, which was just revealed on some other European cars.
Inside, despite the low-quality materials, the Indica showed a modern look. Its curved dashboard featured an open storage area in front of the driver and a digital clock in the middle, at the base of the windshield. Tata installed the ventilation controls on the upper side and the audio system underneath it on the center stack. The Indica didn't feature any sound system for the lower trim levels and left that job for their owners. Despite its small size, the car could accommodate up to five occupants inside, but with very limited legroom for the rear-seat occupants.
Under the hood, the Indica was the only direct-injected diesel engine on the Indian market for many years. It was a fuel-efficient vehicle but with inferior performances. The other option was a 1.4-liter gasoline unit. Later on, the Indica received better powerplants and improved interiors and materials.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (60 HP) | |
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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: | 9.8 gallons (37.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 93.2 mph (150 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155/70/R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 144.7 in (3675 mm) |
Width: | 65.6 in (1666 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: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 21.4 cuFT (606 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2050.7 lbs (930 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3042.9 lbs (1380 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (67 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1405 cm3 |
Power: | 49 KW @ 5000 RPM 67 HP @ 5000 RPM 66 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 74 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 100 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 9.8 gallons (37.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/65/R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 144.7 in (3675 mm) |
Width: | 65.6 in (1666 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: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 21.4 cuFT (606 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2194 lbs (995 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1396 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 5500 RPM 75 HP @ 5500 RPM 74 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 90 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 122 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 9.8 gallons (37.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 96.3 mph (155 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/95/R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 144.7 in (3675 mm) |
Width: | 65.6 in (1666 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: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 21.4 cuFT (606 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2194 lbs (995 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (86 HP) | |
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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: | 9.8 gallons (37.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99.4 mph (160 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/95/R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 144.7 in (3675 mm) |
Width: | 65.6 in (1666 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: | 21.4 cuFT (606 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2050.7 lbs (930 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3042.9 lbs (1380 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L D 5MT FWD (60 HP) | |
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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: | 9.8 gallons (37.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 87 mph (140 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 17 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155/70/R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 144.7 in (3675 mm) |
Width: | 65.6 in (1666 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: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 21.4 cuFT (606 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2050.7 lbs (930 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3042.9 lbs (1380 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L TD 5MT FWD (63 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1405 cm3 |
Power: | 46 KW @ 4500 RPM 63 HP @ 4500 RPM 62 BHP @ 4500 RPM |
Torque: | 90 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 122 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 9.8 gallons (37.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 93.2 mph (150 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65/R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 144.7 in (3675 mm) |
Width: | 65.6 in (1666 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: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 21.4 cuFT (606 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2315.2 lbs (1050 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3197.2 lbs (1450 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L TD 5MT FWD (71 HP) | |
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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: | 9.8 gallons (37.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 93.2 mph (150 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65/R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 144.7 in (3675 mm) |
Width: | 65.6 in (1666 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: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 21.4 cuFT (606 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2050.7 lbs (930 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3042.9 lbs (1380 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |