Tata Safari Storme
Design changes include a new grill, new projector headlamps and the often repeated ‘power bulge’ on the bonnet. There’s also the spoilers, chrome tipped twin exhausts and the redesigned tailgate. Luxurious beige seats matched with a leather-wrapped steering wheel, chrome highlighted gear knob, wood-accented dashboard and door trims, a new instrument cluster, chrome-lined speaker grills and inside door handles try to ensure the interiors live up to the price. The front seats have fore/aft adjustment and lumbar support. Temperature inside is taken care of by the dual AC that has a separate integrated roof-mounted blower.
The Safari Storme is powered by the 2.2L 16-valve common rail (DiCOR) engine (140 PS power; 320 Nm torque) with a variable geometry turbo, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. Electronic shift-on-the-fly (ESOF) enables shifting from 2WD to 4WD even on the move. Best-in-class turning circle radius of 5.4 metres, 200 mm ground clearance, electrically operated ORVMs and a reverse parking system makes driving convenient on any terrain. For safety, there are 4-channel ABS with EBD, disc brakes on all wheels, a new rack-and-pinion steering system, rigid ladder frame construction with hydro-formed long members, crumple zones, side intrusion beams on all doors, collapsible steering column, dual SRS airbags, inertia switch and an auto engine immobiliser.
The Safari Storme is powered by the 2.2L 16-valve common rail (DiCOR) engine (140 PS power; 320 Nm torque) with a variable geometry turbo, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. Electronic shift-on-the-fly (ESOF) enables shifting from 2WD to 4WD even on the move. Best-in-class turning circle radius of 5.4 metres, 200 mm ground clearance, electrically operated ORVMs and a reverse parking system makes driving convenient on any terrain. For safety, there are 4-channel ABS with EBD, disc brakes on all wheels, a new rack-and-pinion steering system, rigid ladder frame construction with hydro-formed long members, crumple zones, side intrusion beams on all doors, collapsible steering column, dual SRS airbags, inertia switch and an auto engine immobiliser.
Tata Pixel Concept
Tata Motors showcased the Pixel at the 81st Geneva Motor Show in March 2011 and had people wowing. Highlights include ‘Zero Turn’ drive and an innovative diamond-shaped door system. Based on the Tata Nano, the Pixel – at just over three metres in length – is the most package-efficient 4-seater in the world, comfortably accommodating four adults says Tata,
The Tata Pixel also introduces ‘My Tata Connect’ — the first integrated human-machine interface (HMI) concept from Tata Motors for its new generation programmes. ‘My Tata Connect’ enables seamless integration of the user’s smartphone or tablet with the vehicle’s infotainment system and also allows controlling key functions of the car. This provides a customised, user friendly, all-in-one touch screen display, while also allowing the driver to remain seamlessly connected to the external world. In addition to serving as the infotainment display when docked in the instrument panel, the tablet also allows temperature, ventilation and air-conditioning settings to be adjusted through its touch screen, as well as displaying information on the vehicle’s performance.
A 1.2 litre three-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine, positioned at the rear of the Tata Pixel, gives lively performance.
The engine is a low-friction design, featuring variable coolant and oil pump and rapid warm-up technologies. With optimised aerodynamic drag, low rolling-resistance tyres, stop-start technology, and intelligent battery charging, the Tata Pixel returns European combined cycle (NEDC) fuel economy of 3.4 l/100km and CO2 emissions of just 89g/km.
Tata Nano Concept
The ‘Damson Purple’ Tata Nano LX was on display at the 11th Auto Expo. Features like a new exhaust chrome tip, chrome strip on the hood and on the tail gate, and a modified rear bumper are meant to show the adaptability of the Nano to customer expectations. The interiors have also been refined with a 360 mm steering wheel, new doorpads, stylised front and rear seats with seat tray, parcel shelf with speakers and glove box for driver and co-driver and a new hazard warning switch on centre facia. The car comes with an engine start-stop system that significantly reduces fuel consumption and CO2 emissions in traffic conditions. This car was on display probably to have people stop seeing the Nano as just a cheap car.
Tata Nano CNG
The CNG powered Tata Nano uses a sequential gas injection system that has been thoroughly calibrated with the EMS system for smart switching between CNG and gasoline fuel systems. Automatic cut-off CNG supply even in the case of slight leakages add to the safety. Automatic fuel quality checks adds to better running of the vehicle. The car has a rich-looking console with new window winding switch positions and ergonomically well designed gear-shifting mechanism. The CNG fuel system has been designed and placed to not intrude into the existing luggage space/The Tata Nano CNG comes with a touring range of more than 150 km in addition to the existing touring range (375 km) of the Nano 2012, improved emissions with low CO2, best-in-class fuel economy, resulting in low running cost says Tata Motors.
Tata Manza Diesel Electric Hybrid
Powered by a Hybrid 1.05Litre DiCOR engine and potent electric motors, the Indigo Manza Hybrid is an efficient yet powerful sedan with a focus on drivability and very usable performance in the real world, due to its nature of being both a Series and a Parallel Hybrid. The vehicle is designed to deliver excellent performance with less than 90gms/km CO2 emission in city traffic conditions with technologies like high speed cranking, regenerative braking, auto start/stop, series hybrid mode and limited range pure electric operation. On the highway, the vehicle delivers best-in-class acceleration performance in the parallel hybrid mode.
Features on the car that hold our attention are, the special hydrophobic nano-coating on the windscreen, which assists the conventional windscreen wipers & HVAC demister system, to keep the windscreen clean and reduce the wiper operations, regenerative braking, and a roof mounted solar panel that recharges the high-capacity Lithium Ion battery pack.
Tata Indica Vista Concept S2
The Tata Indica Vista Concept S2 is the second and an advanced version of the Indica Vista Sport, showcased at the last Auto Expo, in 2010.
With a turbo-charged 1.4L Tata petrol engine, the Indica Vista Concept S2 puts out a phenomenal 140ps @ 6000rpm and a healthy 188Nm of torque at 3500rpm. Power is delivered to the wheels through a 5-speed Fiat C510 manual gearbox. A good track tool this could be, thanks to the precise steering rack, the retuned and beefed up suspension and wide 205/40 R17 tyres shod on lightweight 17″ alloy wheels.
Tata Aria-AT Concept
Design changes include the all-new roof rail that blends with the elegant swept back profile of the Tata Aria. The smoked bezel headlamps, the clear lens tail lamps and integrated foot steps are the additions to the exterior.
The Tata Aria offers a 6-speed Automatic Transmission to enhance the driving experience. It features Tiptronic gear selection with sport, economy and cruise driving modes. The torque converter multiplies the low end torque which allows driving effortlessly in bumper to bumper traffic at crawling speeds of 6-8 kmph.
Tata Indigo Manza NOVA Concept
Easily mistaken as just another Manza, the Manza Nova Concept is actually Tata’s attempt to showcase how luxurious and technologically advanced the Manza cab be. In the new Spanish Tan colour, the Indigo Manza Nova has alloy wheels,genuine leather seats and a Plum and Black interior scheme.
The chrome highlights on the gear knob, parking lever, instrument console and HVAC controls add to the luxury quotient of the Indigo Manza Nova’s interior. It comes with a new feature-rich 2 DIN head unit with improved speakers for that crisp and clear sound, to make the most of the new sound-staging virtual surround effects in the new music system.
The car is equipped with a new ‘parking assist rear view camera’ with the display provided in the inside rear-view mirror (IRVM) with a distance grid, to make it easier to reverse into a tight parking spot. In addition, the ‘parking assist buzzer’ provides an audible warning whilst parking in reverse so that you’re always able to easily judge distance from an object or another car in a parking slot, with both audio and visual parking aids.The new electro-chromatic IRVM ( interior rear view mirror) has an auto-dimming feature to reduce headlamp glare from vehicles in your rear-view. The Indigo Manza Nova also comes with a perimeter security system with an anti-theft alarm.
Tata Xenon Concept
The Tata Xenon (Cross Terrain), the lifestyle 4-door, 5-seater pick-up has a new front grill, flared wheel arches and two front and four topspot lamps depict the off-roading DNA of the Xenon. The interiors now sport an Ebony Black new dashboard. Double Din music system, leather wrapped steering wheel, reclining front bucket seats with fore/aft adjustment position and lumbar support, integrated gadget charging points, SRS Airbags for driver and passenger are the interior additions.
Tata also mentions that the Xenon has ‘automated manual transmission’, where the clutch itself is actuated by electronic equipmen, reduced turning radius, electrically operated ORVM with turn signal and electrical shift-on-the-fly mechanism. Front crumple zone on chassis frame, side intrusion beams on 4 doors and the collapsible steering column provide all-round protection. ABS with EBD, in the Transponder based 2.2 L 16 Valve DOHC VTT DiCOR engine, enhance the off-roading capability of the vehicle.
Tata Sumo Gold
Powered by the all-new CR4 Turbo engine, the vehicle delivers an output of 85Ps @ 3000rpm and a torque of 250Nm @ 1000 to 2000rpm.
Changes include a new headlight design,a prominent tail lamp cluster, high power forward and rear fog lamps, new front grill, wide rear with a clean back and a spare wheel below the cabin, and finally a leather wrapped steering wheel inside.
