Tata Motors, India’s largest automobile company, and the only Indian automobile company to participate in the Geneva Auto Show regularly for the last 10 years, today unveiled the Tata Elegante, a sedan based on an all-new platform.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Ratan N. Tata, Chairman of the Tata Group, said, “This is the 10th year of our participation in the prestigious Geneva Auto Show, since 1998 when we unveiled the Tata Indica. In the past decade, Tata Motors has developed a portfolio of cars, enriched with contemporary features. Several of the design cues of the Tata Elegante are incorporated in the forthcoming generation of Indica and Indigo cars.”
The Tata Elegante, larger than the current Indigo sedan, is conceptualised to incorporate 4 cylinder transverse petrol and diesel engines from 1.4 litres through to 2 litres and a compact V6 petrol power unit. Common rail direct injection turbo diesel engines with variable valve timing and capabilities to comply with Euro V emissions norms will also be available. Power varies from 90 to 200 PS with torque of upto 280 Nm. Transmission options include 6 speed manual and automatic gearboxes.
Besides meeting all European safety, crash-worthiness and emission standards, the Tata Elegante’s features include satellite navigation system, cruise control, integrated blue tooth compatibility, heated mirrors, rain sensor, front and rear parking sensors, and many other contemporary features.
Tata Motors is also displaying a redesigned Tata Pick-up which is fitted with a 2.2 litre 140 PS common rail direct injection Euro IV compliant diesel engine. With superior styling and comfort features as well as safety features such as ABS and airbags, this is a versatile Pick-up truck suited for business as well as leisure applications. It is offered in single cabin, double cabin and space cabin versions in 4x2 as well as 4x4 configurations. Superior fuel mileage and better payload capacity make it a profitable choice for commercial and personal usage. While continuing to be manufactured in India, the Tata Pick-up will also be manufactured in Thailand and will be marketed in Tata Motors’ existing European, Asean and African markets. Tata and the Fiat Group are also actively exploring the manufacture and marketing of this vehicle in Latin America.
Also on display, are the latest versions of the Tata Indica hatchback, the Tata Indigo SW station wagon and the Tata Safari DiCOR sports utility vehicle. The Tata range has been selling in select European markets since 1993 and has continued to gain increasing response year after year
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