Launched first in 2010, the spacious family vehicle could not garner volumes as expected by the home grown auto maker. During its product cycle so far, the UV has received several cosmetic upgrades and mechanical tweaks along with a bunch of additional equipment. Under the skin, it retains the 2.2 litre, diesel engine tuned to deliver 10bhp more power than the predecessor. 

The three row configuration allows space for seven adults making Aria a desirable UV for large families. In the last upgrade, Aria received subtle cosmetic tweaks and a tuned engine producing 10bhp more power. Additionally, it receives new equipment like HARMAN Premium Sound System by JBL with four mid-range speakers. 

Tata Aria Exterior

Long pulled back head lamps and chrome laden radiator grille ornate the face. Lower bumper sports round fog lamps and large air-intakes. It gets embossed wheel arches, sharp shoulder line and fat tyres. Rear is styled with elements such as vertically stacked tail lights, tail pipes and chrome garnish on boot lid. 

Tata Aria Interior

Space is comfortable in first and second rows; third row on the contrary is a bit cramped. Sporty dual tone dashboard matches well with the dual coloured seat covers. Practical storage points are provided inside like bottle holders, glovebox etc. Tata have stuffed the cabin with advanced tech from advance climate control system to dual AC with FATC etc. 

Tata Aria Engine Specifications & Transmission

Sourcing power from the 2.2 litre VARICOR BSIV complaint engine tuned to deliver 148bhp and 320Nm, it gets a conventional five-speed manual gearbox.  The top-spec variant gets a 4x4 drivetrain and others house two-wheel drive system. 

Tata Aria Features

In the front it sports dual barrel black bezel projector headlamps, fog lamps and multiple slat chrome grille. On the side it gets chrome waistline around windows and rear comes with stylised clear tail lamps. ORVMs can be adjusted and retracted electrically. It also gets rain sensing wipers along with darkness sensing headlamps. Cabin gets premium leather upholstered seats and chrome finished door handles. 

Tata Aria Performance & Mileage

Claimed mileage delivered by the 2.2 litre VARICOR diesel engine is around 15.1km/l. 

Tata Aria Accessories & Infotainment

It gets HARMAN premium sound system with 8 channel DSP amplifier and ten speakers tailored by JBL. Other provisions on the Aria include a satellite navigation system, audio & phone switches on steering, USB port, AUX-in and Tata Blue that enables pairing five phones. 

Tata Aria Braking & Handling

Force to stop wheels in motion comes from ventilated dics brakes at front and disc units at rear axle. 

Tata Aria Safety & Security

The heavily loaded range topping variant is equipped with six airbags, traction control system and electronic stability program. It also gets provisions such as ABS with EBD and engine immobilzer.  

Tata Aria Comfort & Convenience

It is loaded with a raft of comfort features, inside it gets driver info system, dual AC with automatic climate control, keyless entry with remote integrated key, reverse guide camera, ultrasonic reverse guide system, height adjuster for driver’s seat, cruise control and rear wiper & washer. 

Tata Aria Wheels & Tyres

Aria gets tyres in two size-the 235/65 tyres are wrapped to the 17 inch alloy rims and 235/70 tyres come with 16 inch alloy wheels. 

Tata Aria Competition

Tata Aria locks horns with Toyota Innova Crysta and Mahindra Xylo in the segment.

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