The Tata Indica is a small hatchback automobile manufactured by Tata Motors of India. The model is also exported to Europe as well as retailing in South Africa from late 2004. In the UK it was imported by MG Rover and was called the CityRover.


In early 2004, Tata Motors attempted to seize a piece of the lucrative South African automobile pie, by releasing the Telcoline 2x4 and 4x4 pickup trucks at prices far below the market average. In late 2004, Tata released its Indica and Indigo range, aimed at the young driver demographic or those looking for an affordable yet reliable car. As of mid-2005, Tata reported that they were 'one of the fastest growing automobile brands in South Africa'. The Indian car manufacturer now commands a respectable market share in South Africa.


A varied number of professional test-drives and their subsequent write-ups have had a wide range of reviews, although almost all allow for the fact that whilst the 1.4 L 8-valve petrol engine of the Xeta/Turbo Diesel is quite powerful for the price, the fuel economy-coupled with an accessible retail price-sets this to be bottom-range economy family car with "excellent value for money".


The Indica V3 was unveiled at the 9th Auto Expo in New Delhi. The V3 is a major facelift, the instrument cluster is now placed in the centre of the dashboard, and the headlamps are new. This new version is bigger than the previous Indica, it is 3,795 mm (149.4 in) long with a wheelbase of 2,470 mm (97.2 in). The V3 has two new engines, a 1.3 L Quadra Jet common rail direct injection diesel and a 1.2 L Safire MPFI VVT petrol engine. The Quadra Jet (Fiat JTD) is produced in Ranjangaon by the Tata-Fiat joint venture. The V3 will be launched officially later in 2008.


    * Manufacturer Tata Motors
    * Also called City Rover (discontinued)
    * Production 1998 present
    * Class Supermini car/City car
    * Body style(s) 5-door hatchback