A premium Vista

Tata Vista now comes with premium features
(Report based on news release from the company)

Tata Motors has now launched a premium version of its popular car Tata Vista. The new car named Tata Vista D90 comes with features normally seen in premium sedan cars.

New features in Vista D90 are as follows:

·       A specially tuned 1.3 litre Quadrajet diesel engine with Variable Geometry Turbocharger   

        (VGT) technology

·        Touchscreen multimedia system, with in-built voice guided GPS navigation

·         Blue5 Technology: you can now pair upto 5 mobile phones through Bluetooth connectivity

·         Fully automatic climate control for the aircon

·         Advanced driver information system

·         Next generation instrument cluster

·         Steering mounted controls

·         Rear charging point

·         Intelligent rear wiper

Tata Vista D90

The newly tuned common rail direct injection (CRDi) diesel engine, they call it Quadrajet, sourced from Fiat, is more powerful and peppy. The company claimed that the engine will deliver 90PS of power and 200 NM of torque. The same engine was fitted in Tata Manza, a popular sedan from the company. The engine in Vista D90 is expected to have an enhanced performance with a Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT) technology, which provides extra power when needed. Naturally, driving will have more thrill and overtaking will be easier. There are very few hatchbacks on Indian roads with a turbocharger option, Vista D90 is one of them. By fine tuning the engine the car claims to have improved the mileage to 21.12 KMPL. New engine is mated to a Euro-tech 2 gearbox, for smooth and comfortable gearshifts to ensure 0-100 KMPH in just 15.5 seconds and a top speed of 158 KMPH.

Tata Vista D90 - Dual Tone Dashboard with Driver Aligned Instrument Cluster

Touch technologies:

Vista D90 boasts of a state-of-the-art Touchscreen Multimedia, with a multi-colour TFT interface and an in-built GPS system that combines the entertainment, navigation and communication needs. The touchscreen offers GPS navigation features like adjustable day & night mode, saved destination database, voice instruction guidance and optimal route mode. It comes with a multi-media DVD player and Blue5 technology (pair upto 5 mobile phones through Bluetooth connectivity).

The Automatic Climate Control system provides 3 modes -- Normal, Auto and Economy mode for air conditioning. The Normal mode ensures that AC temperature in the car is as per the temperature set. The Auto mode senses the outside temperature and with the help of its sensors, automatically conditions the car below the outside temperature. The Economy mode saves fuel and increases mileage, automatically changing the AC compressor cycle to run in economy mode.

Another new technology in the car is the Advanced Driver Information System and Fuel Computer. A small digital screen provides an instant update on mileage, average fuel consumption, distance-to-empty, ambient temperature and a digital clock.

Rich interior

Personalised comfort

The Vista D90 has been enriched with next generation driver aligned instrument cluster and steering mounted audio controls. It also comes with convenience features like 2-way adjustable 4-spoke steering wheel, 6-way height adjustable driver seat with lumbar support, intelligent rear wiper, electrically adjusted ORVMs, all 4 power windows, rear charging point and follow-me-home headlamps (keeps headlights on in the dark for some time after locking off the door).

Trendier look

The car has also undergone some changes externally for a trendier look. It’s new sporty front and rear bumpers, lavish chrome pack, aerodynamic spoiler, triple barrel headlamps, infinity contrast roof and 2-tone alloy wheels, add vigour to the exteriors, making the Tata Vista D90 a sporty and stylish hatch.

Add to it new safety features. The car is now more robust, with 105 kgs of high strength steel frame for extra strength and protection. Top-of-the-line safety & security features like dual front SRS airbags, crumple zones, side intrusion beams, engine immobilizer, central locking and keyless entry enhances safety. The car comes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) technology, as a standard fitment, ensuring better stability and steerability under all braking conditions. The Vista D90 comes with a warranty of 2 Years/ 75,000 kms and in five colours. 

With a price starting from Rs. 5.99 lakhs (ex-showroom, New Delhi), Vista D90 is certainly an attractive proposition in the popular car segment. 

The writer is a freelance auto writer, can be contacted on: dilipmaitra@gmail.com