THE EXOTIC ESTATE

The Tata Estate was a station wagon car produced by Indian car manufacturer Tata Motors (then known as Tata Engineering) between 1992 and 2000. Tata was already a major player in the heavy vehicle segment and the Estate was the company's first attempt at building a passenger car. The car was considered fairly advanced during its production time and had many features which were not common among other Indian cars available at the same price range then. . The brand didn’t hesitate to put a long list of features back then. The car came with power windows, power steering and a tachometer. The Estate's exterior was based on Mercedes-Benz station wagon design made at the time of conception, in particular the T-series estate-type cars. The Estate was powered by a Peugeot sourced 1.9-litre diesel engine producing 68 PS at 4500 rpm and torque of 118 Nm at 2500 rpm, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. 
In 1991 it was initially plagued with problems due to high fuel consumption, faulty electrical systems and suspensions before they were fixed in subsequent productions. The platform of the Estate was based on the Tata Telcoline pick-up truck, which saved the company around Rs. 10 crore in development costs. It was designed to offer a spacious interior and practical features for families and travelers. The Estate was characterized by its robust build and versatility, making it popular among buyers looking for a utility vehicle. It typically featured a diesel engine, known for its durability and fuel efficiency. The car had a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout and offered a comfortable ride with a good amount of ground clearance
Although it was well-received for its practicality, the Estate faced competition from more modern SUVs and cars, which ultimately led to its discontinuation. Today, it’s remembered as a classic example of Tata’s early forays into the passenger vehicle market.











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