Tata Indica V2 2001-2011 eXeta GL

Indica V2 2001-2011 eXeta GL Review

One of the oldest car makers in the Indian car market are the highly reputed Tata Motor Group. This company which is the possessor of a few international car brands as well has a fearsome fleet of cars in the country. Their much admired fleet of automobiles includes some of the most fearsome SUVs, charming sedans and also compact yet spacious wonderful hatchbacks as well. All their vehicles are doing pretty very well in the Indian car market, since the time they were introduced in the country. One such impressive hatchback is the Tata Indica EV2, which was first launched in year 2011 and has been one of their top selling hatchbacks. The Tata Indica series of hatchbacks have been known for their powerful and fuel efficient petrol as well as diesel engine options along with outstanding exteriors and sumptuous interiors as well. These hatchbacks have impressive features and can comfortably accommodate five passengers in them. The company has recently launched the refreshed all new Indica EV2, which has been integrated with some extra new convenience features. There have been some attractive changes to the exteriors of this new Tata Indica EV2 as well, which will undoubtedly tempt the customers into buying it. Some of these new additions to this refreshed Tata Indica eV2 eXeta GL are a set of newly designed head lamps, a new front grille with chrome treatment, a sporty rear spoiler and many more such impressive features. This refreshed all new Tata Indica eV2 eXeta GL has been fitted with a Bharat Stage–IV compliant petrol drive train, which has the capacity to displace 1193cc. This power train is renowned to be highly fuel efficient and one of the most performance packed motor in its segment. The interiors of this hatchback has also been done up very tastefully and some new features have also been included, which will certainly amaze the buyers. Apart from the convenience features, the company has also integrated some fundamental safety features as well in this hatchback. This refreshed Tata Indica eV2 eXeta GL is the entry level base variant in the petrol engine model line, but it has some very exciting features as well.

Exteriors

This all new Tata Indica eV2 eXeta GL has been given some very impressive exterior changes, which will surely make it look distinctive from the other variants of the Tata Indica model lineup. To begin with, it has body colored front and rear bumpers, a newly designed brilliant head lamp cluster and also a smart and tastefully done up front radiator grille. The grille has triple step design that is colored in matte black and makes it look very elegant. The head lamp cluster design is spanking new and it has been fitted with high intensity motorized clear lens head lights along with clear lens side blinker lamps. The front wind screen is quite large and is made up of toughened glass, which has been fitted with a couple of intermittent front wipers. The side profile has black colored door handles and external wing mirrors, which can be manually customized from inside the car. The neatly carved wheel arches have been fitted with an exclusive set of sturdy steel wheels, which are equipped with robust tubeless radial tyres of size 155/80 R13, which have an advanced road grip. The rear end is also very stylish with a bright tail lamp cluster and a prominent logo of the company, which is embossed on the boot lid. Tata Motor Group is offering this impressive hatchback in some very vibrant and exciting exterior paint options. The Tata Indica eV2 eXeta GL is available in a flashy metallic spice red, a subtle and elegant mint white, a youthful and energetic neo orange metallic finish, a fine and regal jet silver along with a vivacious and pulsating sea blue as well. The overall dimensions of this compact hatchback are quite roomy and give pertinent comfort to all its occupants. The overall length of this Tata Indica eV2 eXeta GL is nearly 3690mm along with a total width of 1665mm. The height of this hatchback is about 1485 and it has a spacious wheel base of 3690mm along with a pretty good ground clearance of 165mm. The total kerb weight of this Tata Indica eV2 eXeta GL is approximately around 980 kgs.

Interiors

The company has done some noteworthy changes to the insides of this Tata Indica eV2 eXeta GL. This new compact hatchback variant has been bestowed with fantastic shadow beige interiors. The seating arrangement is very relaxing and this spacious hatchback can allow in five passengers with no difficulty and give them proper leg room along with good shoulder and head space. The seats are covered in premium upholstery, which are making this new Tata Indica EV2 look sophisticated and urbane. There are more than a few storage spaces as well in this hatchback, such as bottle and cup holders along with magazine and map pockets in the front doors as well as between the front seats. There is also a large glove box to accommodate a few bigger things as well. There is a front cabin light that has spot lamps in it for brighter visibility in the dark for the passengers.

Engine and Performance

This all new refreshed Tata Indica eV2 eXeta GL has been housed with a 1.2 litre petrol engine, which has four cylinders. This powerful engine is compliant with all the norms of Bharat Stage IV and this low emission generating power train can displace about 1193cc, which is quite good for the Indian roads. This power plant has been integrated with an MPFi (multi point fuel injection) fuel supply system, which helps in improving the fuel efficiency of this wonderful Tata Indica eV2 eXeta GL. This performance packed drive train has the capacity to generate a peak power output of 63.99 Bhp at 5000 Rpm in combination with a maximum torque yield of 99.8 Nm at 2700 Rpm. This impressive and highly acclaimed power plant has been skillfully mated with a five speed manual transmission gear box. The fuel tank capacity of this latest hatchback is 37 litres, which is quite good even for longer highway drives.

Braking and Handling

Tata Motors has equipped this latest entrant with a strong and sturdy suspension system along with a powerful and efficient braking mechanism, which will keep the passengers as well as the new Indica EV2 very stable and safe. The front wheels of this refreshed hatchback has been fitted with a proficient set of disc brakes, while the rear wheels are equipped with competent drum brakes, which help in efficient braking and better control. On the other hand the front axle of this new refreshed Tata Indica eV2 eXeta GL has been incorporated with an independent, Wishbone Type McPherson Strut that also has an Antiroll Bar. Whereas the company has given the rear axle of this new Indica EV2 a semi trailing arm along with a coil spring, which is mounted on hydraulic shock absorbers. Both these systems put together ensure that this hatchback is well balanced and under efficient control of the driver.

Safety Features

The refreshed Tata Indica eV2 eXeta GL has been equipped with some very fundamental safety features, which will assist in keeping the occupants as well as the hatchback safe. The list includes child safety locks on the rear doors for added protection of the children. Then there is a high mounted stop lamp above the rear wind screen, which helps in making this hatchback visible to the other cars from behind from a distance. All the seats have been given seat belts for added safety along with three point ELR (emergency locking retractor) equipped seat belts for the driver as well as the front co-passenger. This refreshed Tata Indica eV2 eXeta GL also has a collapsible steering column for added protection of the driver.

Comfort Feature

The company has equipped this latest Tata Indica eV2 eXeta GL with more than a few convenient and no nonsense features, which add to the comfort of all the passengers. This trim has been given quite a lot of such features, which are a front power outlet for charging mobiles, fixed lumbar support for the front seats along with 2-way adjustable head rests for both the front seats. This hatchback also gets a remote operated opening of the fuel lid as well as the boot lid, which adds to the utility of the passengers.

Pros

Engine is good, fairly good space for 5 regular passengers, economically priced.

Cons

Bland and very simple exteriors and internal comfort and safety features are minimal.