New Vista
Tech is loaded with modern features
Vista,
the popular hatchback from Tata Motors, is now available in a new version that comes
loaded with many high-tech features. Dubbed as Vista VX Tech (it is available
only in the top-end VX variant), the company claims that the car is a exciting,
sporty vehicle, designed to add thrill to the driving experience. Vista VX Tech
is offered only in 1.3 litre, Quadrajet 75PS diesel engine. It boasts of the latest technological features like GPS
Navigation system, steering wheel mounted controls & Blue 5 Technology. It
comes with a new touchscreen multimedia and ‘Drive Pro’ console with rich dual
tone interiors.
Thus, including the existing variants, Vista range will be available in 3
trims – LS, LX and VX Tech. The LS trim is available in 1.4 litre (71PS) TDI BSIII
and in Quadrajet 1.3 litre (75PS) BSIV diesel engines. The LX trim is available
only with the 1.4 litre TDI BSIII diesel engine while the top-end limited
edition variant, the VX Tech is now offered in 1.3 litre, Quadrajet 75PS BSIV
diesel engine only.
The
Vista VX Tech’s 1.3 litre refined diesel engine produces maximum power of 75 PS @ 4000 rpm and
maximum torque of 190Nn @ 1750-3000 rpm. The car has at its centre, a 6.5” TFT
touchscreen based multimedia system designed for audio (radio and CD), video
(DVD), USB, Blue5 (Bluetooth pairing with up to 5 different mobile phones), AUX-IN and advanced GPS
navigation system. The company is offering preloaded maps of 125 Indian cities
for the GPS with a facility to update the maps.
These
elaborate multimedia features can be conveniently controlled by the driver from
the illuminated steering wheel mounted controls. The Vista range also offers a
Drive Pro Console and an advanced driver information system at the center
console. This console, depending on the mode, gives instantaneous fuel economy
and average fuel economy while driving.
The
Vista range range comes with front ‘Duo-Float’ suspension, which offers a better
balance of ride comfort with dynamic handling. The new Vista range will be
available in exterior colors – Blue Chill (New), Jet Silver, Cavern Grey, and
Dew White. The car is priced at Rs 6.12 lakh, ex-showroom Bangalore. At this price Vista VX Tech is about
Rs 20,000 more than the existing VX model. Considering the high-tech features
and gadgets, the additional cost for Vista VX Tech is well justified.
The
Vista range range comes with front ‘Duo-Float’ suspension, which offers a better
balance of ride comfort with dynamic handling. The new Vista range will be
available in exterior colors – Blue Chill (New), Jet Silver, Cavern Grey, and
Dew White. The car is priced at Rs 6.12 lakh, ex-showroom Bangalore. At this price Vista VX Tech is about
Rs 20,000 more than the existing VX model. Considering the high-tech features
and gadgets, the additional cost for Vista VX Tech is well justified.
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