Introducing the Tata Indigo GSX

vivek.singh.73 · 9th August 2005, 12:36

Fog lamps are different from Indica and head lamps are too different from TDi LX..

Overall much looks much better then earlier models

Max · 9th August 2005, 15:18

i won't mind paying 75k extra for air bags but may not pay it for tft monitor (3K), video cd player (7k), lather seats (10k), mag wheels (15k) (total 35k-40k).

vivek.singh.73 · 11th August 2005, 03:57

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

Hertz has probably decked it up, because this model is scheduled for a launch alongside the DICOR Safari. Dealer doesnt have specifications, so we dont know if its got ABS or other goodies.

It features a HUGE air filter, though. One with a nice transparent "indicator" on the side that turns to RED (quite like some of the tyre valve caps from Pete's Tuning) if it requires a cleanup.

It also features some nice skirting on the bumpers and the sides.

What it DOESNT have, but could do with are the wheel flares that come on the new Indica. That would make it look just right, but the dealer says he will fit those on if the customer requests for it.

Hi Steeroid,

Couple of questions for you

1. can you give m ereference of dealer who could fit Indiaca wheel flares on to Indigo, I spoke to Concorde Hyderbad, they mentioned its not possible.

2. Are you aware if Tata is going to come out with Marina SX too?

Thanks in Advance

vivek.singh.73 · 11th August 2005, 04:12

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Originally Posted by Technocrat

There was a limited addition which was launched some time back(I think last year not sure tho) It most of the these features & instead of the DVD player it had PS2 with two screens at head rests.

I saw the GSX(Why are they going Suzuki way, bikes I mean

) in some new channel last nite, the center console looks slightly better now.

I too remember seeing Indigo with similar features.not all, only VCD, TFT and leather, 10 CD changer, Fridge etc earlier but SX is different beast with diif bumber/look

Steeroid · 11th August 2005, 08:00

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Originally Posted by vivek.singh.73

Hi Steeroid,

Couple of questions for you

1. can you give m ereference of dealer who could fit Indiaca wheel flares on to Indigo, I spoke to Concorde Hyderbad, they mentioned its not possible.

2. Are you aware if Tata is going to come out with Marina SX too?

Thanks in Advance

The dealer who said the Indica wheel flares can be fixed (obviously at a cost) is RF Motors in Cochin.

I havent really shown an interest in the Marina because I'm not particularly fond of estates, but I could ask...I'm going to the Safari launch party today.

GTO · 15th August 2005, 11:47

Verrrryyyy interesting move by Tata. Already the Indigo has supreme ride quality, fuel efficiency and interior space. I can personally vouch for the back seat comfort over long distances.

And now a fully loaded variant offering all the bells and whistles for 6.xx lac rupees.

I am seriously contemplating one for my family. With the primary purpose of a daily rough use workhorse (i.e. protecting my other steeds from silly high-wear duties)

GTO

15th August 2005, 13:49

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Originally Posted by GTO

Verrrryyyy interesting move by Tata. Already the Indigo has supreme ride quality, fuel efficiency and interior space. I can personally vouch for the back seat comfort over long distances.

And now a fully loaded variant offering all the bells and whistles for 6.xx lac rupees.

I am seriously contemplating one for my family. With the primary purpose of a daily rough use workhorse (i.e. protecting my other steeds from silly high-wear duties)

GTO

Which version are you looking at, the petrol or the diesel?

GTO · 15th August 2005, 20:02

Tatas are best had in diesel powerplants only. No one buys these for performance or refinement, might as well enjoy the low running costs and driveability of the diesels.

GTO

Hackett · 15th August 2005, 23:04

seems Indian car market is maturing up

hell_rider · 16th August 2005, 12:36

apart from the eye-candy, any perceptible improvement in build quality...panel gaps, electricals etc. ??

amitabh_kaushal · 16th August 2005, 16:13

Hi,
I booked this GSX on 14th august. Though, there is no big change in petrol version but it mets euro-III norms and it is a bit tuned car. Tata has removed all the flaws in this car. Since i am new to drive and love power & performance i prefered petrol over Diesel. This is the best buy car for me in this segment. I cancled the idea for swift & getz as they are hatchback.
Well i wonder abt max's comment over price - As per my calculation - leater seat - 21K, Electric mirror-3750 each, 14" Alloy with goodyear tyre - 18500, Driver seat height adjuster - (dont know the price), centre arm rest, fog lamp, awesome red color (which is unique in TATA cars) , Kenwood VCD with nippon speakers and lcd screen - 30000. this i confirmed in the market....and i asked abt original parts..not local one.

tsk1979 · 16th August 2005, 16:30

amitabh, the kenwood vcd player supports mp3 also?
As for the alloys, without the tyres they would cost around 13.5K. So if we say that per tyre price increase was 500rs, and rims cost 800rs, the total cost increse would be about 12K and not 18500. If tyres are same as used for LX then the cost increase would be around 10K.

vivek.singh.73 · 16th August 2005, 20:14

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

amitabh, the kenwood vcd player supports mp3 also?
As for the alloys, without the tyres they would cost around 13.5K. So if we say that per tyre price increase was 500rs, and rims cost 800rs, the total cost increse would be about 12K and not 18500. If tyres are same as used for LX then the cost increase would be around 10K.

Hi tsk1979, where do you get alloys for 13.5 K? I have not been able to get anything less then 17..pls let me know

tsk1979 · 16th August 2005, 21:08

i went to various tyre shops. The 13inch aura starts from 10K+tax and the 14inch is 12K+tax. These are company mrps from Aura. These rates are for Noida.UP

vivek.singh.73 · 17th August 2005, 00:05

Thx, I am struggling between minimum 17 k to max 25 k for 14" alloys in Hyderabad. I don't know how to break the jinx

9th August 2005, 12:36	#31
vivek.singh.73 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Noida Posts: 256 Thanked: 32 Times	Fog lamps are different from Indica and head lamps are too different from TDi LX.. Overall much looks much better then earlier models
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9th August 2005, 15:18	#32
Max BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Thane Posts: 538 Thanked: 98 Times View My Garage	i won't mind paying 75k extra for air bags but may not pay it for tft monitor (3K), video cd player (7k), lather seats (10k), mag wheels (15k) (total 35k-40k).
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15th August 2005, 11:47	#36
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,535 Thanked: 300,745 Times View My Garage	Verrrryyyy interesting move by Tata. Already the Indigo has supreme ride quality, fuel efficiency and interior space. I can personally vouch for the back seat comfort over long distances. And now a fully loaded variant offering all the bells and whistles for 6.xx lac rupees. I am seriously contemplating one for my family. With the primary purpose of a daily rough use workhorse (i.e. protecting my other steeds from silly high-wear duties) GTO
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15th August 2005, 20:02	#38
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,535 Thanked: 300,745 Times View My Garage	Tatas are best had in diesel powerplants only. No one buys these for performance or refinement, might as well enjoy the low running costs and driveability of the diesels. GTO
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15th August 2005, 23:04	#39
Hackett BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 103 Thanked: 3 Times	seems Indian car market is maturing up
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16th August 2005, 12:36	#40
hell_rider BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 538 Thanked: 61 Times	apart from the eye-candy, any perceptible improvement in build quality...panel gaps, electricals etc. ??
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16th August 2005, 16:13	#41
amitabh_kaushal BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: pune Posts: 54 Thanked: 0 Times	Hi, I booked this GSX on 14th august. Though, there is no big change in petrol version but it mets euro-III norms and it is a bit tuned car. Tata has removed all the flaws in this car. Since i am new to drive and love power & performance i prefered petrol over Diesel. This is the best buy car for me in this segment. I cancled the idea for swift & getz as they are hatchback. Well i wonder abt max's comment over price - As per my calculation - leater seat - 21K, Electric mirror-3750 each, 14" Alloy with goodyear tyre - 18500, Driver seat height adjuster - (dont know the price), centre arm rest, fog lamp, awesome red color (which is unique in TATA cars) , Kenwood VCD with nippon speakers and lcd screen - 30000. this i confirmed in the market....and i asked abt original parts..not local one.
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16th August 2005, 16:30	#42
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	amitabh, the kenwood vcd player supports mp3 also? As for the alloys, without the tyres they would cost around 13.5K. So if we say that per tyre price increase was 500rs, and rims cost 800rs, the total cost increse would be about 12K and not 18500. If tyres are same as used for LX then the cost increase would be around 10K.
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16th August 2005, 21:08	#44
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	i went to various tyre shops. The 13inch aura starts from 10K+tax and the 14inch is 12K+tax. These are company mrps from Aura. These rates are for Noida.UP
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17th August 2005, 00:05	#45
vivek.singh.73 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Noida Posts: 256 Thanked: 32 Times	Thx, I am struggling between minimum 17 k to max 25 k for 14" alloys in Hyderabad. I don't know how to break the jinx
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