Tata Indigo BS III

Tata burst onto the mainstream car business with the Indica which immediately became the people's car offering tremendous value for money. In 2002 Tata followed it up with the Indigo, basically a sedan version based on the Indica. One look at the Indigo and it's quite apparent that the car was not meant to be in any kind of beauty pageant. The raked front windscreen does not totally gel with the newly added boot making it look like an add on fitment. The increased wheelbase though has definitely worked wonders on the inside. There is loads of legroom making it one of the most spacious sedans in its class. The dashboard is pretty similar to the Indica as well but in beige trim looks pretty pleasing to the eye. The dashboard also consists of an electrical socket which may be used to plug auxiliary equipment. Under the hood the Indigo comes with a 1405 cc indirect injection turbocharged unit making 70 PS @ 4500 rpm and a maximum torque of 125 Nm @ 2500 rpm. The Indigo feels lazy off the mark but once the turbo spools up post 2000 rpm, it comes into its element. The drivability is pretty decent around town as well. The engine though is on the noisier side and chasing revs creates quite a bit of racket. The Indigo sports McPherson struts upfront and an independent 3 link McPherson strut at the rear giving the Indigo an excellent ride quality. Spacious, practical and big on value, makes the Indigo a strong contender in entry level segment. Cheers:? Sneers: Powerful yet efficient engine Engine noise Spacious cabin, leg room and decent trim levels Rear seats could have been more supportive Comfortable and supportive front seats Steering feels too light Light clutch Gearbox lacks feel Big boot Brakes tend to lock up easily Improved overall quality Turbo lag