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Tata Motors Ltd. has launched an indigenously designed car that is accepted largely by Indian and European car buyers. The four-door hatchback Indica rolled out in England as the City Rover. And now, Tata Motors is back with its peppy version.

Key Features

The Indica V2 Xeta is a petrol power plant and comes with two engines: a 1.4L and a 1.2L. The 1.4L Inline-4 Petrol engine generates 70 bhp @ 4,800 rpm while the 1.2L generates 62 bhp @ 5,000 to 5,200 rpm. The car's suspension is tuned to precise functioning and perfect wheel balance, thus improving the ride quality. The straight line stability of this hatchback is worth applause. The rack and pinion steering is responsive, which helps ripping in narrow city lanes. Slam the brake pedals; the front disc and the rear drum brakes bring the car to a halt in no time.

Topping the scales, the Xeta is an excellent cruiser and can do a lot with its 475 SI Multi Point Fuel Injection System with 32-bit microprocessor that ensures a super smooth ride. With a maximum output of 65.3 PS @ 5000-5200 rpm and a Torque of 10.2 kgm @ 2600 rpm, this is just the car to sport. It has an independent, Wish Bone type with McPherson strut, Antiroll Bar front suspension and Independent, Semi trailing arm with coil spring mounted on hydraulic shock absorbers for rear that in turn ensure smooth sailing. What more, it has an awesome steering radius of 4.9 that lets you zoom across the narrowest of alleys.

Design

The new subtle body style is welcome; it adds some freshness to the peppy new Indica Xeta. The smiling chrome grille and eye-shaped headlamps get a tweak. The fit and body-build is fine for the Indian market. The C-pillar is broad but still it does not obstruct the rear view of the driver. All the trims get body-colored bumpers, mirrors and wheel flares. It is roomy inside, comfortable for five and a perfect value for the money paid. The instrument gauge gets an electronic instrument cluster, with two trip meters equipped with light intensity controls. The rear seat backrest can be folded for more cargo space. Driving the V2 Turbo is a pleasure now, as the four-spoke power steering is more responsive. Refinement is evident but comparing it with the Korean and the Japanese cars' performance would be expecting too much of this small car. Some of the standard exterior features include molded o

of lining and door trims, tinted windshield, door and tailgate glass, variable intermittent type wiper, body-colored whl arch flairs and bumpers, and sill valence covers. And the Xeta is just made to pep up the road!

Conclusion

A perfect value for money car, with good specs, standard looks and spacious interiors that is so necessary. After all, whats the fun without the gang?

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