Indica (X1 code) test vehicles. (Now with pics) - Page 3 - Team-BHP

SuperSyn · 7th July 2007, 14:40

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Originally Posted by NIP

more than anything, i'm hoping this car will not cater 'much' to the taxi segment

If it is diesel, spacious and somewhat reliable, the taxi-tour types are going to buy it. Nothing anyone can do about it.

But it is likely they will go for the cheaper TATA engined versions, and not the FIAT motor variants. And I would not be surprised if TATA have some visual distinctions between the two types.

speedzak · 7th July 2007, 15:32

Let the Taxi guys buy it! What is so bad in that?
In many countries, Mercs are used as Local taxies. It doesn't stop me from loving that car.

sandeepmdas · 7th July 2007, 15:54

Shan, Could this be the one? I saw this picture of the "new Indica" in a videsi carforum:

-The head lights are sleek (similar to the ones on the NHC).
-The windsheild was really large...
-The crease that runs along the side is now at the door handle level...??
-The door handles now look like the ones on the Innova...??

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Ram_NP · 7th July 2007, 18:17

The new Indica as Described Shan, really llok good. If Tata's put the Fiat engine on it, then it should be good challenger to the swift.

wizardofid · 7th July 2007, 18:27

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Originally Posted by sandeepmdas

Shan, Could this be the one? I saw this picture of the "new Indica" in a videsi carforum:

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Uh-Oh. These are almost awful proportions (and style) for a 2008 vehicle. I have a huge amount of respect for Tata's but this feels like more taxi material on the way. I wish they'd try and make more expressive styles rather than be as conservative as they've shown themselves to be so far

Shan2nu · 7th July 2007, 18:34

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Shan, Could this be the one? I saw this picture of the "new Indica" in a videsi carforum:

The car i saw had much better proportions. Just imagine a more aerodynamic Indica.

Shan2nu

GeekSrik · 7th July 2007, 19:57

do you mean like this one??? (source of pics : Overdrive)

Shan2nu · 7th July 2007, 20:44

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do you mean like this one??? (source of pics : Overdrive)

The ones i saw had proper headlights n not the square ones like in the pick. This might have been one of the early stages of the prototype.

Shan2nu

v1p3r · 7th July 2007, 22:07

Good find, boys.

The prototype with cladding has been disguised to look like the present generation Indica, though upon closer inspection it is evident that not a single feature is shared, with the exception of the ORVMs.

sajo · 7th July 2007, 23:45

Thanks for posting those OD images geeksrik. But ACI images had more clearer shot of the center mounted instrumentation.
But is it only the cardboard panels (peeling off, by the look of it) or does the car really have a higher waistline?
I think the pic posted by sandeepmdas, is not quite on the mark. First, the C-pillar isnt all that curvy. Then there is no quarter glass visible on the rear door.

MaserQ · 8th July 2007, 00:04

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Originally Posted by 1100D

I dont see any benefit of this center setup apart from saving costs in building RHD and LHD versions.

Since the Headlights are more like NHC, and the light catcher line as explained by you, I have a feeling this will end up looking like a NHC with no tail. Meaning when Fit/Aria arrives it will only be a familiar face. (But Fit/Aria/Jazz has a different headlight to NHC)

Yes, Tata want to keep engineering costs low. The have big plans for the new Indica, and thank the lord for that Fiat engine decision. This one has to be relatively problem free from day 1. If the Jazz was the benchmark for refinement, then its a start.

I wonder if the new Indigo will be a slightly differentiated product this time. Does anyone has info on the likely petrol engines? This will have a bearing on TATA export plans as well. Lets wait and watch.

moralfibre · 11th July 2007, 19:40

Spotted the same car (as featured in OD) on my way to Ranjangaon Fiat factory today:

MaserQ · 11th July 2007, 19:52

The car has an almost MPV-ish stance from the above pics, much like the Indiva concept we saw from Tata.

tushky · 11th July 2007, 20:02

wow. thanks moral.... the car is too much european. but rear shape is same as current indica i think

Shan2nu · 11th July 2007, 20:15

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wow. thanks moral.... the car is too much european. but rear shape is same as current indica i think

They still haven't finalised the rear design. So the production version might look diff.

Shan2nu

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speedzak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dubai, UAE. Posts: 3,489 View My Garage	Let the Taxi guys buy it! What is so bad in that? In many countries, Mercs are used as Local taxies. It doesn't stop me from loving that car. __________________ The squeaking wheel doesn't always get the grease. Sometimes it gets replaced!!

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sandeepmdas BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Varkala Posts: 304	for your eyes only shan... Shan, Could this be the one? I saw this picture of the "new Indica" in a videsi carforum: -The head lights are sleek (similar to the ones on the NHC). -The windsheild was really large... -The crease that runs along the side is now at the door handle level...?? -The door handles now look like the ones on the Innova...?? ) __________________ Remember, you are unique like everybody else.

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GeekSrik BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 849 View My Garage	do you mean like this one??? (source of pics : Overdrive) __________________ blog.chowchowbath.com the Bengaluru blog

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v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR - chasing cars... Posts: 4,075 View My Garage	Good find, boys. The prototype with cladding has been disguised to look like the present generation Indica, though upon closer inspection it is evident that not a single feature is shared, with the exception of the ORVMs. __________________ *Singh is king?! He's a bloody baadshah!*

7th July 2007, 23:45	#40 (permalink)
sajo BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 878	Thanks for posting those OD images geeksrik. But ACI images had more clearer shot of the center mounted instrumentation. But is it only the cardboard panels (peeling off, by the look of it) or does the car really have a higher waistline? I think the pic posted by sandeepmdas, is not quite on the mark. First, the C-pillar isnt all that curvy. Then there is no quarter glass visible on the rear door. __________________ Its big, slow, thirsty and American - but love is strange!

7th July 2007, 18:17	#34 (permalink)
Ram_NP BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kolkata Posts: 76	The new Indica as Described Shan, really llok good. If Tata's put the Fiat engine on it, then it should be good challenger to the swift.

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moralfibre Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Back to Pune :-) Posts: 3,178 View My Garage	Spotted the same car (as featured in OD) on my way to Ranjangaon Fiat factory today:

11th July 2007, 19:52	#43 (permalink)
MaserQ BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Gods own.. Posts: 546 View My Garage	The car has an almost MPV-ish stance from the above pics, much like the Indiva concept we saw from Tata. __________________ Switch on. Get W E T. GO!

11th July 2007, 20:02	#44 (permalink)
tushky BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 427 View My Garage	wow. thanks moral.... the car is too much european. but rear shape is same as current indica i think __________________ Nobody Is Perfect, I Am Nobody......

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