Tata Motors unveils the Tata Elegante Concept
03/06/2007
Tata
Tata Motors, India's largest automobile company, and the only Indian automobile company to participate in the Geneva Auto Show regularly for the last 10 years, today unveiled the Tata Elegante, a sedan based on an all-new platform.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Ratan N. Tata, Chairman of the Tata Group, said, "This is the 10th year of our participation in the prestigious Geneva Auto Show, since 1998 when we unveiled the Tata Indica. In the past decade, Tata Motors has developed a portfolio of cars, enriched with contemporary features. Several of the design cues of the Tata Elegante are incorporated in the forthcoming generation of Indica and Indigo cars.
The Tata Elegante, larger than the current Indigo sedan, is conceptualized to incorporate 4 cylinder transverse petrol and diesel engines from 1.4 litres through to 2 litres and a compact V6 petrol power unit. Common rail direct injection turbo diesel engines with variable valve timing and capabilities to comply with Euro V emissions norms will also be available. Power varies from 90 to 200 PS with torque of upto 280 Nm. Transmission options include 6 speed manual and automatic gearboxes.
Besides meeting all European safety, crash-worthiness and emission standards, the Tata Elegante's features include satellite navigation system, cruise control, integrated blue tooth compatibility, heated mirrors, rain sensor, front and rear parking sensors, and many other contemporary features.