Tata Indica facts for kids

The Tata Indica is a car made by Tata Motors, a big company from India. This car has been around since 1998 and was built in two main versions. It's known for being a good, affordable car for families.

The First Tata Indica (1998 to Today)

The very first Tata Indica cars started being made in 1998. This version was quite popular and continued to be produced for many years. It was designed to be a practical and spacious car for everyday use.

Different Looks of the First Indica

The Tata Indica came in a few different styles over the years. Most of them were "hatchbacks," which means they have a back door that swings up, letting you put things in easily.

• 

  This is the 5-door hatchback version of the Indica.

• 

  Here's the back of the 5-door hatchback Indica.

• 

  This is a newer version of the 5-door hatchback, updated in 2009.

• 

  This is a special concept car, an electric version of the Indica.

What Powered the First Indica?

The first generation of the Tata Indica used different types of engines to make it move. Engines are like the heart of the car, turning fuel into power.

Petrol Engines

Some Indica cars ran on petrol (gasoline). These engines had different power levels:

• A 1.2-liter engine with 49 kilowatts (that's about 65 horsepower).
• A 1.4-liter engine with 52 kilowatts (about 70 horsepower).

Diesel Engines

Other Indica cars used diesel fuel. Diesel engines are often known for being good on fuel.

• A 1.4-liter diesel engine with 40 kilowatts (around 44 horsepower).
• A 1.4-liter turbo diesel engine with 46 kilowatts (62 horsepower) or 51 kilowatts (69 horsepower).
• A 1.4-liter "Dicor" diesel engine with 52 kilowatts (70 horsepower).

The Second Tata Indica (2002 to 2010)

A second version of the Tata Indica was introduced in 2002. This model was updated with new features and a slightly different look. It was produced until 2010.

Engines for the Second Indica

Just like the first generation, the second Indica also had different engine options.

Petrol Engines

The petrol engine for this generation was:

• A 1.2-liter "SaFire" engine with 48 kilowatts (about 65 horsepower).

Diesel Engines

The diesel engines for the second generation included:

• A 1.3-liter "Quadrajet 16V" engine with 55 kilowatts (around 75 horsepower).
• A 1.4-liter "TD 16V" engine with 53 kilowatts (about 72 horsepower).

Images for kids

• 

  This is the back of an early Tata Indica model.

• 

  Here's the back of a 2009 updated Tata Indica.

• 

  This picture shows the back of a Tata Indica Safire model from 2012.

See also

In Spanish: Tata Indica/Indigo para niños