Tata Indica
The first indigenously developed Indian passenger car.
- Power
- 60 bhp
- Top speed
- 90 mph
About the Tata Indica
Launched in 1998, the Tata Indica represented a landmark moment for the Indian automotive industry as the first passenger car developed entirely within the country. Designed by the Italian firm I.DE.A Institute, it offered significantly more interior space than its contemporary rivals, marketed under the slogan 'More car per car'. While early models suffered from build quality issues, its robust diesel and petrol engines made it a staple of the Indian taxi market and a commercial success. In the UK, it was briefly sold as the CityRover through a partnership with the MG Rover Group.
Tata Indica specs
The Tata Indica produces 60 bhp (45 kW) and 104 Nm (77 lb-ft) of torque. It has a top speed of 90 mph (145 km/h).
| Make | Tata |
|---|---|
| Model | Indica |
| Trim | 1.4 |
| Years | 1998–2008 |
| Type | Hatchback |
| Body style | Hatchback |
| Country | India |
| Engine | 1.4-litre inline-4 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,405 cc (1.4 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 60 bhp (45 kW) at 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 104 Nm (77 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 5,500 rpm |
| Top speed | 90 mph (145 km/h) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 980 kg (2,161 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 61 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Tata Indica rarity in CarSpot
The Tata Indica is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 0 out of 100. Everyday cars you can spot on almost any street. A Common card is worth 10 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Tata Indica fun facts
- The Indica received over 115,000 bookings within just two weeks of its launch in 1998.
- Ratan Tata famously promised the car would have the dimensions of a Zen, the internal space of an Ambassador, and the fuel efficiency of a Maruti 800.
- Between 2003 and 2005, a rebadged version was sold in the UK as the CityRover, intended to save the struggling MG Rover Group.