Tucked away in a corner of the stall of Tata Motors in the Auto Expo 2008, was a less hyped about car - Tata Indica Dicor. With the Nano stealing all the limelight from every other vehicle, the Tata Indica Dicor received less attention than what it deserved. This car has definitely improved from the traditional Indica and what instantly curbs attention is its fiery red color. Priced at around Rs. 4.33 lakhs, the Indica Dicor is the traditional Indica coming of age!
Even minor altering can change the image of a car drastically - the Indica Dicor proves this fact. There has been a drastic improvement in the quality of plastics that is used and they have a smoother, better finish. The pedals are kind of balanced towards the left, which makes it seem a bit odd. The car gets its power from a 1396cc engine, which gives fantastic performance in heavy city traffic conditions.
The engine, however, delivers a performance that is at par with excellence. The torque is flat and around 140nm at 1800 - 3000rpm, which makes it smooth to drive on a low speed at a high gear. The Dicor produces a maximum power of 70bhp at 4000rpm. There is minimal lag and the gearshift has improved a lot and is smoother than ever. It is sure to be another winner from the Tata camp and is any given day a better performer than the traditional Indica.
