Tata Indica Vista Ignis has ABS and airbags!

Like we said earlier, the Indica Vista Ignis will be a new variant in the Tata Motors line up and it will sport the 95 PS 1.4 litre Safire petrol engine that also powers the Fiat Punto. Plonking the bigger, more powerful petrol engine was always on the cards and makes perfect logic - especially since potential buyers who were considering Tata Indica Vista petrol cars were deterred due to the smallish 1.2 litre engine. Sources also indicate that the new engine will deliver fuel efficiency to the tune of around 16.5kmpl.

Apart from the engine, the Ignis will also have quite a few features that should entice buyers more than ever before. First off - the car sports chunky 175/65 R14 Goodyear GT3 rubber. The car is also fitted with at least two airbags - one each for the front passenger and the driver. The dash itself seems to have been reworked with a svelte music system that also features Bluetooth connectivity - as ushered by the call answer and reject buttons as well as a USB port. Interiors are better - if you're the kind of person who likes an abundance of black. The steering wheel is a new design to accommodate the airbag and steering mounted controls for the audio system. Mirrors are also electrically adjustable

The Indica Vista Ignis gets keyless entry as well. But the biggest plus apart from the airbags is the incorporation of ABS on the new variant. Yes, the Indica Vista Ignis gets an Anti-Lock Braking System - a feature that is fast becoming a necessity when it comes to buying decisions. On the outside, the only thing that will identify the new variant from the older ones will be the ABS badge, probably a badge indicating engine capacity and obviously the 'Ignis' badge on the sides.

Expect the Indica Vista Ignis to hit showrooms soon.