Tata Prima - Luxury Sedan

TeddyBear · 3rd March 2009, 19:20

The Tata Prima, the concept luxury sedan designed by Pininfarina, is an iteration of the next generation luxury sedan from Tata Motors. It combines the fundamental design characteristics of the Tata brand, as seen in the Tata Indigo, with sporty curvatures to create a coupe-like silhouette, simple yet refined with an inherent premium.

The Tata Prima’s large wheelbase of 2.70 metres endows it with excellent interior space that a luxury sedan demands. The subtle treatment of the C pillar, the hallmark of a Pininfarina design’s gracefulness and sporty characteristic, brings forth a coupe-like sloped cabin and tapering back without compromising interior space. The result is that the Tata Prima concept exudes an overall elegance, endowed with style, luxury and comfort and proportions that are classical yet modern.

Source: Tata Motors - Media Centre
Tata Prima-Pictures- Day in Pics - Economic Times

spadival · 3rd March 2009, 19:27

Are you thinking what I am thinking !! Looks like they borrowed some bits from the Jag XF.

greenhorn · 3rd March 2009, 19:28

now all it needs is a mismatched diesel engine, some cheap plastics, a few design defects, and the promise of ABS/Airbags in the next 6~8 months to become a real tata product

VINUMON · 3rd March 2009, 19:39

Where is the X-over? Where is the Elegante? And where is the Cliffhanger?

avishar · 3rd March 2009, 19:42

Does anybody remember the Tata Magna,the luxury car contender which had been showcased at the 98' indian expo( i think )?.Can anyone tell me what happened to it?Does the Prima share anything with that car?

extreme_torque · 3rd March 2009, 19:46

I dont like the front.. especially the grille. The rest of the car is stunning indeed!

mohit · 3rd March 2009, 19:49

Whats with the front end? Kindda looks like someone started from the rear and lost interest by the time they got around to designing the front. Reminds me of the new Mazda 3 (The happiest car in the world!)

And yes the rear is inspired by the Jag XF.

predatorwheelz · 3rd March 2009, 19:51

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Originally Posted by greenhorn

now all it needs is a mismatched diesel engine, some cheap plastics, a few design defects, and the promise of ABS/Airbags in the next 6~8 months to become a real tata product

Haha, good one. I own a 2004 Indica so can vouch for this!

Also add the fact that they'll have different variants like the PLG, PLS & PLX. 6 months down the line, they'll launch a shortened version called Prima Cut Short (CS) to avail excise benefits, which they will claim is the "Clubsport" version.

Now I realize why Tata took over JLR. First they've launched a large saloon with a Jaguar XF silhouette. Next they're going to launch a larger SUV (called Safari Jumbo, maybe?) which will be square all around and have the silhouette of a Range Rover. Very soon the facelift for the Tata Ace will look like a shrunken Defender with a load bay!

amit V8 · 3rd March 2009, 19:54

what the hell am i seeing??

its great, its amazing.

harry10 · 3rd March 2009, 19:55

Isn't the headlights a bit like Vista's . I liked the design overall. Maybe they will launch this in India by 2025 after they have gone tired with Indica/Indigo facelifts

extreme_torque · 3rd March 2009, 19:57

high resolution images on this link

Autocar India Forums: Pinninfarina designed Tata Prima debut at Geneva!

swale84 · 3rd March 2009, 20:01

This really does look like a mini Jaguar XF!! especially the rear.
I quite like the line on the sides - very unlike the regular Tata designs - particularly the crease on the rear door, in front of the rear wheel arch.

Not a big fan of the front grill though.

Overall I think it looks quite hot!!

iraghava · 3rd March 2009, 20:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenhorn

now all it needs is a mismatched diesel engine, some cheap plastics, a few design defects, and the promise of ABS/Airbags in the next 6~8 months to become a real tata product

ROFL! Now that was a good one!

srishiva · 3rd March 2009, 20:14

Doesn't it look like a frightened, crouching, tail between the legs puppy. It has no road presence at all. Does not look like it can move.

Steeroid · 3rd March 2009, 20:22

Yet another piece of sculpture for RT to show off in the Tata family's favourite city of Geneva.

Of all the concepts that have been showcased in Geneva over the years, how many have actually seen the road? Add this to the list.

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TeddyBear BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: horamavu Posts: 409 Thanked: 41 Times	Tata Prima - Luxury Sedan The Tata Prima, the concept luxury sedan designed by Pininfarina, is an iteration of the next generation luxury sedan from Tata Motors. It combines the fundamental design characteristics of the Tata brand, as seen in the Tata Indigo, with sporty curvatures to create a coupe-like silhouette, simple yet refined with an inherent premium. The Tata Prima’s large wheelbase of 2.70 metres endows it with excellent interior space that a luxury sedan demands. The subtle treatment of the C pillar, the hallmark of a Pininfarina design’s gracefulness and sporty characteristic, brings forth a coupe-like sloped cabin and tapering back without compromising interior space. The result is that the Tata Prima concept exudes an overall elegance, endowed with style, luxury and comfort and proportions that are classical yet modern. Source: Tata Motors - Media Centre Tata Prima-Pictures- Day in Pics - Economic Times Attached Thumbnails
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spadival Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne, AU Posts: 1,773 Thanked: 26 Times View My Garage	Are you thinking what I am thinking !! Looks like they borrowed some bits from the Jag XF.
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greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,744 Thanked: 4,387 Times View My Garage	now all it needs is a mismatched diesel engine, some cheap plastics, a few design defects, and the promise of ABS/Airbags in the next 6~8 months to become a real tata product
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VINUMON BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Doha Posts: 139 Thanked: 2 Times	Where is the X-over? Where is the Elegante? And where is the Cliffhanger?
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avishar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: kolkata/bangalore,india Posts: 2,901 Thanked: 4,143 Times	Does anybody remember the Tata Magna,the luxury car contender which had been showcased at the 98' indian expo( i think )?.Can anyone tell me what happened to it?Does the Prima share anything with that car?
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extreme_torque Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,376 Thanked: 5,105 Times	I dont like the front.. especially the grille. The rest of the car is stunning indeed!
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mohit BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Toronto / Kurukshetra Posts: 677 Thanked: 168 Times	Whats with the front end? Kindda looks like someone started from the rear and lost interest by the time they got around to designing the front. Reminds me of the new Mazda 3 (The happiest car in the world!) And yes the rear is inspired by the Jag XF.
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amit V8 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: kolkata Posts: 1,070 Thanked: 217 Times	what the hell am i seeing?? its great, its amazing.
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harry10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Faridabad/Delhi Posts: 2,712 Thanked: 3,622 Times View My Garage	Isn't the headlights a bit like Vista's . I liked the design overall. Maybe they will launch this in India by 2025 after they have gone tired with Indica/Indigo facelifts
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extreme_torque Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,376 Thanked: 5,105 Times	high resolution images on this link Autocar India Forums: Pinninfarina designed Tata Prima debut at Geneva!
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swale84 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 459 Thanked: 9 Times	This really does look like a mini Jaguar XF!! especially the rear. I quite like the line on the sides - very unlike the regular Tata designs - particularly the crease on the rear door, in front of the rear wheel arch. Not a big fan of the front grill though. Overall I think it looks quite hot!!
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srishiva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 4,375 Thanked: 2,256 Times	Doesn't it look like a frightened, crouching, tail between the legs puppy. It has no road presence at all. Does not look like it can move.
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Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	Yet another piece of sculpture for RT to show off in the Tata family's favourite city of Geneva. Of all the concepts that have been showcased in Geneva over the years, how many have actually seen the road? Add this to the list. Last edited by Steeroid : 3rd March 2009 at 20:23.
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