About TATA ARIA
Aria is Tata's crossover model. High grade plastic and leather have been used in the interiors. The cabin can easily fit 7 passengers. The second and third row is foldable. The handles have a chrome finish. The dashboard goes well with the central console and instrumental panel.
Under the bonnet, Aria houses a 2.2-litre VARICOR diesel engine that offers a displacement capacity of 2179 cc and generates a power of 147 bhp and torque of 320 Nm. This powerful engine is paired with 5 speed manual transmission.
Tata Aria packs a JBL Harman infotainment system with 6 speakers. It also has a NAVTEQ satellite navigation system. The front wheels are equipped with ventilated disk brakes with twin port calipers and the rear wheels are equipped with solid disc brakes. The power assisted steering gives that crossover a good response. For safety, it has sufficient airbags for passengers and a rigid body structure.
Toyota Innova and Mahindra XUV are its nearest competitors and Tata Aria offers a better mileage and delivers better top speed.
There are three variants.
1. Tata Aria Pure LX 4X2
2. Tata Pleasure 4X2
3. Tata Pride 4X4
| Variants | Ex-Showroom Price | |
|---|---|---|
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TATA ARIA PURE LX 4X2
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10.82 Lakhs | Get on road price |
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TATA ARIA PLEASURE 4X2
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13.03 Lakhs | Get on road price |
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TATA ARIA PRIDE LEATER 4X4
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15.99 Lakhs | Get on road price |
Our Verdict
The Tata Aria SUV was first introduced in 2010 for a direct faceoff with the popular Toyota Innova. The Indian SUV segment is a stiffly fought segment with many competitors in the fray and more making an entry. The Tata Aria had its first facelift in 2014, though not distinctly different, the changes reflected in its appearance and engine too. Though many issues were taken care of, ergonomic issues still remained. It came in three trim levels but was very pricey and somehow didn’t match up to popular competition. Come 2016, the Aria will soon be phased off and replaced by the all-new Tata Hexa SUV.
