Tata Indica Vista ABS: Test Drive and review

RGK · 11th March 2010, 22:37

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Originally Posted by adits

Nope the V2 will still sell everywhere but the 14 cities that will move to BS-IV on April 1, 2010. These 14 cities can have only the Vista sold and registered.

V2 will be available with Tata DICOR engines from April

gurudutt · 12th March 2010, 23:31

Sid, does the Aura ABS or the AURA + have steering mounted audio controls?

invidious · 13th March 2010, 02:39

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Originally Posted by gurudutt

Sid, does the Aura ABS or the AURA + have steering mounted audio controls?

Nope but they do on the ones they sell in South Africa. I guess it is just a matter of time before they include them here.

drvikasagrawal · 18th March 2010, 18:15

the final cost for vista is much less than its competition if you consider the on road prices. i bought indica vista qudrajet aura in dec 2009.bill breakup

ex showroom 479000
insurance free
road tax 5500 (haryana number)
extended warranty 4450
logistics free
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488950
now discounts, cash discount - 12000
loyalty bonus - 5000
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total paid 471950

in addition to this pu seat covers, gear lock(auto cop),teflon - antirust coating package ,mud flaps, mats and divinity was free of cost.
now compare this with swift vdi .due to its demand and waiting period there is no question of discounts.its ex showroom in delhi is 501000.
there is no music system. add for insurance,road tax ,logistics, extended warranty, music system, seat covers,etc etc .it will not cost less than 560000. so vista aura is 90000 less than swift vdi. swift vdi with no tilt steering,no height adjustable driver seats ,no defogger, no back wiper and washerno dual tone beige interiors,single mobile charger,cramped rear seats,lesser legroom.
one can talk about resale value. who knows what will be the seen five years down the line.
so the onroad cost of vistas is much less than swift vdi or ritz vdi. a feature rich car at much lower price tag.

sidindica · 14th April 2010, 20:36

I just drove the new BS4 vista aura ABS (some guest had purchased it and visited us) and the driveability and gearshift are much improved. The engine is more silent and smoother than before and the car feels pretty relaxing to drive. Of course, the Indica's strength's of price to space t features ratio remain.
Probably from santro, this could be my next upgrade,but still there is time.It has all what I want and at a superb price tag.
Of course, in red it looks amazing. Only question is, is it possible to fit 15" alloys in the vista?

greenhorn · 14th April 2010, 20:42

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Originally Posted by RGK

V2 will be available with Tata DICOR engines from April

But dicor engines are pricey!
and then there are the reliablity issues
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...ent-wrong.html
maybe this is tata's way of forcing folks to buy the vista

will there be a BSIV TDi?

sidindica · 14th April 2010, 20:49

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Originally Posted by greenhorn

will there be a BSIV TDi?

Yes, BS4 Vista TDi is coming. The DiCor engine will not be fitted in the V2. In fact, the V2 has been phased out of BS4 cities.

roadracer · 20th April 2010, 13:23

Guys,Is this the new BS4 Vista?

Surprise Yourself.........

WindRide · 21st April 2010, 13:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by sidindica

I just drove the new BS4 vista aura ABS (some guest had purchased it and visited us) and the driveability and gearshift are much improved. ...

Sid, was this the new Vista with drivetech4 technology which is mentioned in surpriseyourself.in site? What is all this about drivetech4?

RGK · 29th April 2010, 15:53

spoke to concorde today and asked about drivetech4. The SP told that the engine was tuned for low emission norms and it is more smooth now. Some alterations are done at the gearbox also to lessen vibrations.

gomzi · 29th April 2010, 19:37

So is this DriveTech4 gearbox the same one used by earlier Vista's? Is it the same as the FIAt gearboxes for the Punto or something else entirely?

aditya116 · 29th April 2010, 23:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by sidindica

I just drove the new BS4 vista aura ABS (some guest had purchased it and visited us) and the driveability and gearshift are much improved. The engine is more silent and smoother than before and the car feels pretty relaxing to drive.

you are right.Its a shame that vista struggles to match swift sales inspite of excellent VFM.even figo has rocking sales.Its time TATA get a minor facelifted vista with manza dash and sporty accents,with a palette of new colors.

12th March 2010, 23:31	#47
gurudutt BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 372 Thanked: 143 Times View My Garage	Sid, does the Aura ABS or the AURA + have steering mounted audio controls?
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18th March 2010, 18:15	#49
drvikasagrawal BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: palwal Posts: 36 Thanked: 2 Times	superb car the final cost for vista is much less than its competition if you consider the on road prices. i bought indica vista qudrajet aura in dec 2009.bill breakup ex showroom 479000 insurance free road tax 5500 (haryana number) extended warranty 4450 logistics free -------------- 488950 now discounts, cash discount - 12000 loyalty bonus - 5000 ------------------- total paid 471950 in addition to this pu seat covers, gear lock(auto cop),teflon - antirust coating package ,mud flaps, mats and divinity was free of cost. now compare this with swift vdi .due to its demand and waiting period there is no question of discounts.its ex showroom in delhi is 501000. there is no music system. add for insurance,road tax ,logistics, extended warranty, music system, seat covers,etc etc .it will not cost less than 560000. so vista aura is 90000 less than swift vdi. swift vdi with no tilt steering,no height adjustable driver seats ,no defogger, no back wiper and washerno dual tone beige interiors,single mobile charger,cramped rear seats,lesser legroom. one can talk about resale value. who knows what will be the seen five years down the line. so the onroad cost of vistas is much less than swift vdi or ritz vdi. a feature rich car at much lower price tag.
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14th April 2010, 20:36	#50
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,106 Times	I just drove the new BS4 vista aura ABS (some guest had purchased it and visited us) and the driveability and gearshift are much improved. The engine is more silent and smoother than before and the car feels pretty relaxing to drive. Of course, the Indica's strength's of price to space t features ratio remain. Probably from santro, this could be my next upgrade,but still there is time.It has all what I want and at a superb price tag. Of course, in red it looks amazing. Only question is, is it possible to fit 15" alloys in the vista? Last edited by sidindica : 14th April 2010 at 20:37.
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roadracer BANNED Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chennai Posts: 131 Thanked: Once	Guys,Is this the new BS4 Vista? Surprise Yourself.........
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29th April 2010, 15:53	#55
RGK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: DPM and CHN Posts: 1,822 Thanked: 1,139 Times	spoke to concorde today and asked about drivetech4. The SP told that the engine was tuned for low emission norms and it is more smooth now. Some alterations are done at the gearbox also to lessen vibrations.
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29th April 2010, 19:37	#56
gomzi BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 798 Thanked: 236 Times	So is this DriveTech4 gearbox the same one used by earlier Vista's? Is it the same as the FIAt gearboxes for the Punto or something else entirely?
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