NEW DELHI — The Tata Aria, which was unveiled on Tuesday at the 2010 New Delhi Auto Show, gives the curious a look at what luxury means in the growing India auto market. The Aria, which is Tata's most expensive model, is at the opposite end of the spectrum from the Tata Nano and such new products as the Tata Magic Iris.
Tata took pains to point out the long list of amenities on the Aria, saying that this is the first time that an Indian OEM has offered an electronic stability program on a vehicle. The Aria crossover has three rows of seating, 3D surround sound, dimming roof lamps, an in-dash GPS, multifunction steering wheel, dual-zone air-conditioning, cruise control, optional four-wheel drive and six airbags.
It is equipped with a 2.2-liter diesel engine that delivers 138 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque.
Tata said the Aria, which is now the company's flagship model, will be launched in the second quarter of this year. Prices were not announced, but are expected to be in the range of $26,000-$28,000.
Inside Line says: A first look at what a luxurious crossover vehicle means in the India market. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent
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firstclass says:
06:02 PM, 01/06/2010
@-nadia2
2012 When the world has crumbled and our cities have exploded in uprisings and social disorder due to energy shortages. About the time that the crumbling remnants of our government attempt to restore some form of order that's when we'll see this car in the U.S.
nadia2 says:
05:29 PM, 01/06/2010
When is it coming to the USA?