SCOOP! Tata making Airbags/ABS standard across the model range, at nominal price! - Team-BHP

tsk1979 · 3rd February 2008, 13:12

A little birdie has come with some great news.
The Tata range of passenger cars will shortly come out with ABS and Airbags standard across the power range. Price increase is expected to be nominal(economies of scale working here?)
Can't disclose the source, but the source is pretty reliable as far as Tata has been concerned, and has brought in scoops previously also.

normally_crazy · 3rd February 2008, 13:27

That is great news (if correct). So will we have others following suit? Lets wait and watch - the action begins now !

The trend of having higher end models with these features could end. So now we will have manufacturers trying to give us more better (hopefully) features in the higher end models.

DDDHRUV · 3rd February 2008, 13:49

I hope that future buyers of Safari LX and EX can expect ABS and AIRBAGS as optional.

khanak · 3rd February 2008, 14:00

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

A little birdie has come with some great news.
The Tata range of passenger cars will shortly come out with ABS and Airbags standard across the power range.

What does the power range include?

ABS and Airbags standard is just what we need. An awesome move by Tata.

maxbhp · 3rd February 2008, 14:05

Thats a great move by Tata. At the kind of speed that we are witnessing on the new high speed highways its high time that manufacturers give importance to the all round safety features of cars in every segment.

Kudos to Tata yet again(PS: ie. if the news is true)

amit · 3rd February 2008, 14:06

Great news! Looks like Tata have caught Maruti napping.

Hopefully, Tata will motivate their zombie Italian partners towards this too.

tsk1979 · 3rd February 2008, 14:29

ITs across the entire range, and ABS/Airbags will be available after a nominal price increase.
My guess is that you will be able to get an indica DLS with abs and airbags by paying 15000 extra.

madan80 · 3rd February 2008, 14:30

well, the first mover to offer it as a standard will gain ground. However, we (as petrol heads) might feel the need for ABS and Airbags, however, what about the buying public? if the price can be knocked off by 15K, and cost savings from accidential deployment, would aam junta want it?

Its a great step by Tata in terms of taking responsibility...

if only they now bring out a 220bhp petrol engine

Steeroid · 3rd February 2008, 14:34

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Originally Posted by madan80

however, what about the buying public? if the price can be knocked off by 15K, and cost savings from accidential deployment, would aam junta want it?

You cant force safety on aam junta, but the point is that if a member of this aam junta wants it HE CAN get it for a nominal price.

condor · 3rd February 2008, 14:44

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tsk1979

: ITs across the entire range, and ABS/Airbags will be available after a nominal price increase.
My guess is that you will be able to get an indica DLS with abs and airbags by paying 15000 extra.

It'll be a turning point for raising in safety standards in Indian automobiles. At 15k for both, I would take them without battling an eye-lid.

Way to go, Tata !

sgiitk · 3rd February 2008, 14:49

All Kuods to Tata. Hope others take the cue, that safety should not be just by the Grace of God!

drkhalsa · 3rd February 2008, 15:07

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My guess is that you will be able to get an indica DLS with abs and airbags by paying 15000 extra.

For me its hard to belive that it could be done at such a small cost. But obviously I am not expert so lets see what happens

Although Indica v2 is available with ABS and Airbags but they are charging premium of about 60 k for that so may be Volume game can bring down cost

spawnofsatan · 3rd February 2008, 15:22

I think this is probably a benchmark for the Indian automotive society, several other companies will follow suit to compete with TATA and eventually its going to be a requirement by the government. About time this happened.

tifosikrishna · 3rd February 2008, 15:28

Wow, that is a great move by TATA. I have never seen them as aggressive as they are today.

Kudos to them.

regards
tifosi.

AviatoR · 3rd February 2008, 15:43

At least making ABS standard in all models and across all ranges will be a great move.
By good marketing and advertising, even the general public (most of whom do not even know what ABS stands for or what it does) can be made aware of the importance of these feautures and that the nominal increase in price is worth it (if its going to be NOMINAL....LOL!)

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normally_crazy Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,694 View My Garage	That is great news (if correct). So will we have others following suit? Lets wait and watch - the action begins now ! The trend of having higher end models with these features could end. So now we will have manufacturers trying to give us more better (hopefully) features in the higher end models. Last edited by normally_crazy : 3rd February 2008 at 14:10.

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maxbhp Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: C C K Posts: 1,094 View My Garage	Thats a great move by Tata. At the kind of speed that we are witnessing on the new high speed highways its high time that manufacturers give importance to the all round safety features of cars in every segment. Kudos to Tata yet again(PS: ie. if the news is true) __________________ People drive to live ,I live to drive. -maxbhp

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amit Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,105	Great news! Looks like Tata have caught Maruti napping. Hopefully, Tata will motivate their zombie Italian partners towards this too. __________________ Some people drive cars. I drive the Palio.

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tsk1979 Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Noida, New Delhi Posts: 8,353 View My Garage	ITs across the entire range, and ABS/Airbags will be available after a nominal price increase. My guess is that you will be able to get an indica DLS with abs and airbags by paying 15000 extra. __________________ Reclaiming.....!

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DDDHRUV Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 38	I hope that future buyers of Safari LX and EX can expect ABS and AIRBAGS as optional.

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madan80 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 864 View My Garage	well, the first mover to offer it as a standard will gain ground. However, we (as petrol heads) might feel the need for ABS and Airbags, however, what about the buying public? if the price can be knocked off by 15K, and cost savings from accidential deployment, would aam junta want it? Its a great step by Tata in terms of taking responsibility... if only they now bring out a 220bhp petrol engine __________________ Taken the plunge! www. virtu. in __________________ 2002 Lancer \| 2006 Palio \| 2008 Trek 4300D

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sgiitk BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kanpur Posts: 100	All Kuods to Tata. Hope others take the cue, that safety should not be just by the Grace of God! __________________ Life is short, do not make it shorter!

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spawnofsatan BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Los angeles/Mumbai Posts: 287	I think this is probably a benchmark for the Indian automotive society, several other companies will follow suit to compete with TATA and eventually its going to be a requirement by the government. About time this happened. __________________ Black 1992 Nissan 300zx Twin Turbo Pearl White 1992 Nissan 300zx Twin Turbo

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AviatoR Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 34	At least making ABS standard in all models and across all ranges will be a great move. By good marketing and advertising, even the general public (most of whom do not even know what ABS stands for or what it does) can be made aware of the importance of these feautures and that the nominal increase in price is worth it (if its going to be NOMINAL....LOL!)

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