Pictorial Review on TATA INDICRUZ CROSSOVER!!!

Ever since Tata expressed its desire of building a crossover with the Xover and Indiva concept speculations started raising from every quarters. Slowly spy pictures of the crossover (Indicruz) started appearing but it took shape when Tata Motors itself announced that would soon launch a crossover between safari and sumo. Mr Krishnan VP (Commercial), Tata Motors confirmed the same to us. When we started digging out information on Indicruz crossover we got a surprise gift. Our eagle eyed reader Yogesh caught Indicruz and the next generation indigo in Pune - Solapur Highway close to the Tata motors plant. We give you an exclusive preview on Tata’s indicruz crossover with few undisguised pictures sourced from Auto CZ.

Pictures of Indicruz Crossover

Tata indicruz crossover: In the age when SUV’s are failing to move away from the showrooms, its logical for Tata Motors to produce a crossover especially when it wish a place in European markets. According to the books, Crossover is a vehicle which is designed to lookalike a SUV but offers comfort like a car with good handling chracteristics and fuel efficiency. Tata which is enjoying a fair amount of success with the gas guzzling Safari SUV is looking for the Indicruz Crossover to fight against Innova and upcoming ingenio.

Tata indicruz crossover: The styling of the indicruz is typically Tata and follows the rule book of MUV’s. There is nothing to excite at the same time nothing looks odd. The rakish profile and sloping roofline is as typical of any MUV. Remember, Tata plans to sell Indicruz in european market as well and hence there are subtle european styling cues as well. The high bonnet line which emanates from under the trapezoidal grille will ensure this Indicruz comply european pedestrian safety norms. On the sides of the bonnet line are mounted pull back headlamps sourced from new Indica Vista. The bonnet line goes backwards all the way to merge with belt line which ends at the rear. Though the shoulder line is less pronounced flared up wheel arches gives a elegant side profile. The large rear windscreen is bounded by christmas tree tail lamps on both sides. Overall styling of the indicruz is typically Tata and follows the rule book of MUV’s.

Tata indicruz crossover: Is expected to be powered by the same 2.2L DICOR engine which currently serves under Safari and Sumo Grande. The VTT (Variable Turbine Technology) engine will be mated with a 5-speed gearbox. Tata may also strap a FIat Sourced petrol engine under the indicruz hood.

Tata indicruz crossover: According to Auto, the IndiCruz is 4.85 meters long with a wheelbase of 2.85 meters. Good enough to hold three row of seats. However the usablity of third row depends on the packaging strength of Tata Motors. Going by the history of Tata products, we hope<

Tata indicruz crossover:

Tata indicruz crossover: will not replace the safari as quipped by new but will co-exist with the Sumo Grande and Safari DICOR. We expect the price of the Indicruz Crossover to be around Rs10 lakhs

(source :vicky)

Indicruz is now ARIA. It looks promosing . However i am a bit disappointed by its exterior looks mainly rear tail lights & front head lamps which are straight from Vista . But most interesting thing is its interiors which are said to be of real high quality & list of features .

Hope we Indian can get real good MPV at affordable price.

I would be surprised if this is "affordably priced" as most people are expecting a sub-10 lakh price which IMHO is not possible with the features that the vehicle comes with:

1.  4 Wheel Drive - torque-sensing on-demand all-wheel-drive of the type seen on VWs (4Motion), Mercedes-Benz (4Matic).  It typically involves the use of a Haldex Clutch.

2.  6 airbags

3. Dual-climate zones & airconditioning for all 3 rows

4. ABS & ESP (the first for an Indian manufacturer) with Disc Brakes on ALL wheels.

5. 7 speaker premium in-car entertainment

6. In-dash GPS navigation

7.  Cruise control (whatever for, on our roads?)

etc etc

A 'cheap' price tag may therefore not be possible unless they release a completely de-specced version too.

You are right Steroid but in India Aria will compete directly with Innova & it is not equipped with all those features mentioned by you . So there must be atleast two stripped down versions of Aria to make it viable alternative to Innova . Yes with all those mentioned features it cost will go up - may be in the range of 13-15 lacs which will cater only niche.

You are right

Hello Guys,

              I live in pune I can easily see the INDICRUZ now called Aria on roads. Recently i visited Kolhapur and on the way back i just stopped at a Tapri (T stall). I saw 3-4 Aria's & Nano's being tested full on.

I didn't really like the back side of the Aria for a SUV/ Crossover like that how can you give Indica Vista's taillights & tailgate. come on; TATA. Design something new..

The Front is just a Vista Grill Pulled up.. The side profile is same as Innova with the 3 row side window curve like an bomrang.

I know family looks are in now, but there can be exceptionsnot everything shiould look like Indica.. Tata designers are carying the same mistake they made while designing Indica Indigo, Marina..

Feature wise looks good but will go beyond 13lk. So trim down version is required to compete Innova.

Ramesh Nailwal

Hello Guys,

            Tata must come out from the 19th  century.  Tata is the name of Trust in Indian History.  But their market share is being shifted to other new brands because of features and style, what they produce.  If you see the look of Tata Indica, Indigo or marina, the front Bonut looks like same in all three, back look is also looks like same. 

Whereas if there is some stylish difference in all three, people must have more liking.  We hope they will give a new look to the new car.  Which will be different in its own.

More than that, they need to launch their vehicles at the right time.

Look at the first post on this thread - its Oct 2008!  If you search other sources, you will find that this vehicle has been spotted and photographed as far back as Feb 2008 by some people.

It is now May 2010.  This vehicle will be outdated even before they launch it.

i saw tata guys testing this car when i was on bangalore pune highway.At a signal i pulled down the window of ym car and the guy in indicruz did too.i asked him is, this indicruz,he smiled and said yes.this was in feb 2010