THE AVENGING ARIA

The Tata Aria was a full-size crossover SUV manufactured by Tata Motors of India. Tata Aria was launched on 5 January 2010 at Auto Expo, Delhi, and was launched to customers on 12 October 2010 and prices started at 10.4 lakhs INR Ex showroom. It was based upon the Tata Xover concept showcased in the 2006 Geneva Motor Show. Tata Aria was also a series of concept cars introduced by Tata Motors at the Geneva Motor Show in 2000. Tata Aria was succeeded by Tata Hexa featuring new exterior and revised interiors. The Hexa came with a Varicor 400 2.2-litre diesel engine with the option of a manual as well as automatic transmission. Hexa delivered a real-world fuel efficiency of 12 km/L. Tata Aria was a blending of an MPV, Sedan and a SUV. 
It came with seating arrangement of three rows and features such as 3D surround sound, dimming roof lamps, in-dash built in GPS,
infotainment system, multifunctional steering wheel, dual air conditioning with automatic climate control and cruise control whereas safety features include 6 airbags, ABS and ESP, the chassis frame comprising advanced hydro formed members, a stiffened body cage, and dual zone collapsible steering. Tata Motors designed the Aria in collaboration with Jaguar-Land Rover (JLR), its subsidiary. It was designed to target both Indian and international markets, the vehicle meets European safety standards.Its segment-first features for the Indian market, included projector-beam xenon headlamps,electric adjustable and power-folding outside rear-view mirrors, diamond-cut alloy wheels,2+2+3 (7-seater) and 2+3+3 (8-seater) configurations with flat-folding of the third row,touchscreen GPS navigation system, dual-zone automatic climate control HVAC rain-sensing automatic front wipers, light-sensing automatic headlamps, reverse proximity sensors,driver information system, phone controls on the steering wheel, and audio system with six speakers.Its safety features include six SRS airbags with EBD, ESP with TCS, front ventilated disc brakes, and rear non-ventilated disc-brakes.

The Aria featured an engine designed in-house by Tata Motors. Dubbed 2.2L Varicor, it is a common-rail diesel engine with an inline 4-cylinder topology, featuring a variable-geometry turbocharger 
with intercooler. The engine was rated with a maximum output of 150 PS (110 kW) at 4000 RPM, with a maximum torque of 320 Nm, at 1700 RPM. The engine was mated with a 6-speed manual transmission, with four-wheel drive and two-wheel drive variants.
The four-wheel-drive variant features on-the-fly switching between 4x4, 4x2, and three slip differentials. Despite its impressive features, the Aria struggled in the market against competitors like the Mahindra XUV500 and Toyota Innova. It was eventually discontinued, but it remains a notable attempt by Tata Motors to enter the premium crossover segment. Additionally, some customers found its design and pricing less appealing compared to other options available in the market, leading to its limited success in India.





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