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Originally Posted by tsk1979  Tata is already putting in DICOR in the indigo range. So no hope for Fiat 1.3 on Tata. |
From Tata Motors press release dated 14 December, 2006 (check the words in bold):
Mr. Ratan N. Tata, Chairman of Tata Motors, declared: "This strategic alliance with Fiat enables the two Companies jointly to present a wider range of product offerings to the Indian market.
It enables Tata Motors to access world-class powertrains from Fiat for its next generation car offerings while enhancing the model line at its dealerships. Fiat's current cars are attractive in their styling and impressive in their performance. I am sure they will be as appealing to Indian customers as they have been to those of Western European markets."
So, one can reasonably expect the upcoming next generation Indica/Indigo/Marina to feature 1.3 multijet, at least as an option.
It is also noteworthy that the Ranjangaon plant has the capacity to manufacture 2,00,000 engines annually. It is unlikely that FIAT India would have such a big requirement even after they've launched the Grand Punto.