Tata Indica Vista 2008-2013 Quadrajet LX

Indica Vista 2008-2013 Quadrajet LX Review

Tata Motors India is one of the most successful car makers in the Indian car market. It has a well-spread portfolio, which includes models like Tata Safari, Tata Nano, and Tata Indica Vista besides many others. Out of these, Tata Indica Vista, in particular, has been doing great in the market for a long time and is available in numerous variants to choose from. Tata Indica Vista Quadrajet LX is the middle range diesel variant in the Vista fleet. The car has been blessed with a very fuel efficient 1.3-litre engine that comfortably churns out decent power and torque figures. The five-speed manual transmission gearbox, coupled with the engine, makes it furthermore active and a better performer. The looks of the car are simple yet elegant. The company hasn’t complicated the exteriors of this one. On the inside, the cabin is spacious and airy. The seats are very comfortable, while features like power steering, power windows, effective air conditioning, central locking system and many more are also present. All these things, together, make Tata Indica Vista Quadrajet LX model very apt for your family. The price is another highlight of the car that makes it commercially more viable. However, in the Indian car bazaar, this small car is facing a very tough competition from the likes of Maruti Swift, Ford Figo, Toyota Etios Liva.

Exteriors

The exteriors of Tata Indica Vista Quadrajet LX are simple and elegant at the same time . Tata Motors decided not to complicate the looks of the car and make them as clean and straightforward as possible. But this simplicity does steal some points from it as its competitors such as Maruti Swift and Etios Liva come with stylish exteriors. If we look at Vista Quadrajet LX, the front is done decently with a smooth bonnet and a well-shaped bumper. The grille has been given a hint of chrome with the Tata logo positioned perfectly. The headlamps are done with care and are integrated with the turn indicators. The side profile of the car sports ORVMs and wheel arches, fitted with broad wheels. The rear comes with nice looking tail lights along with a rounded hatch, which makes it stand out from others of its kind.

Interiors

The interiors of Tata Indica Vista Quadrajet LX are better than the base variant and come with many highlighting features. The front portion of the cabin here comes with all the basic facilities giving the driver an opportunity to drive easily and without any trouble. The touch of sophistication given to the interiors makes the occupants feel relaxed and at ease. The seat fabric here is top-notch in quality. Being in the middle of the range, the car hasn’t been provided with any leather treatment to the seats or to the power steering.

Comfort Features

The Tata Indica Vista Quadrajet LX comes with fairly good comfort features, which make sure that the occupants are extremely comfortable during long road trips. When you step inside the car, you find roomy and cozy interiors designed to provide a comfortable ride. In addition to that, to make the car furthermore comfortable, it has been equipped with features like multi functional power steering wheel, effective air conditioning system with heater, power windows (front), digital clock, glove compartment, low fuel warning light, accessory power outlet, vanity mirror, and seat lumbar support. All these things combined together make this car variant perfect for a small family.

Engine

Tata Indica Vista Quadrajet LX is blessed with a 1.3-litre 16V common rail SDE diesel engine that has a displacement of 1248cc . This engine is powerful and keeps the ability to churn out a maximum output of 74bhp at the rate of 4000rpm along with a peak torque of 190Nm over a range of 1750-3000rpm. This engine is manufactured at Fiat’s Ranjangaon-based manufacturing unit, located near Pune, and is famous for delivering high performance with exceptional fuel efficiency. The five-speed manual transmission coupled with the engine pushes the car to deliver a mileage that makes the car fetch some brownie points. On the city roads, the car delivers a mileage of around 19.1kmpl while on the highways, this goes up to 22.3kmpl. On the other hand, the acceleration and pick-up of this model is not that remarkable, but it has a top speed of 148kmph and goes from 0-100kmph speed mark in about 16.4 seconds . Overall, Tata Indica Vista Quadrajet LX is technically strong and performs very well on road.

Braking and Handling

Tata Indica Vista Quadrajet LX has been fitted with extremely refined and powerful brakes that provide complete control over the ride to the driver. The brake system comprises of disc brakes for the front and drum brakes for the rear. This grouping of brakes is very receptive and stops the car without quite effortlessly. Coming to the handling, the power steering wheel is very smooth and makes the handling of the car unbelievably easy. The sophisticated suspension system, mated with the steering wheel , makes the handling even better. The suspension system here comprises of an Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring type mechanism for the front axle, while the rear axle has a Semi-independent, Twist Beam with Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers type unit .

Safety features

When an aspiring car buyer is planning to purchase a car, he/she not only seeks a great mileage, good looks and comfy interiors, but also takes into consideration the safety features incorporated in the car. And Tata Indica Vista Quadrajet LX has been designed keeping exactly that in mind. Tata Motors have blessed this model with basic safety features to keep the passengers and the car safe during a mishap. Tata Indica Vista Quadrajet LX comes with responsive brakes, seat belts for all the passengers, efficient suspension system and hand brake. Furthermore, it also carries central locking system, child safety locks, passenger side ORVM, halogen headlamps, key-less entry , side and front impact beams, and engine immobilizer. However, it misses out on Anti-lock braking system, electronic brake force distribution system, brake assist and airbags.

Pros 

Decent interiors and affordable price.

Cons 

Simple looks, high competition and lack of safety features like ABS, airbags and EBD.