Tata Estate | Movie 'Pappayude Swantham Appoos'

 

Launched in 1992, the Tata Estate was India’s first luxury station wagon, inspired by the Mercedes-Benz T-series estate cars. Designed for large families, it offered a spacious cabin, massive boot space, and advanced features like power windows, power steering, and a tachometer—rare luxuries in the 1990s.

The Tata Estate was powered by a Peugeot-sourced 1.9-litre diesel engine, producing 68 PS and 118 Nm of torque. While refined for its time, the engine struggled to keep up with the car's substantial weight, somewhat limiting its performance. Nevertheless, the rear-wheel-drive layout and a 5-speed manual transmission ensured a decent highway cruising experience, and its suspension setup provided a comfortable ride even on bumpy Indian roads.

Its stylish design and modern features made it a status symbol, often seen in Bollywood and regional films. Notably, the Tata Estate was featured in the 1992 Malayalam movie 'Pappayude Swantham Appoos', the same year it was launched.

However, its station wagon body style didn’t resonate with Indian buyers, ultimately leading to its discontinuation by 2000.

Today, the Tata Estate is a rare gem on Indian roads, cherished by collectors who admire its pioneering spirit. It stands as a reminder of Tata’s courage to innovate and dream big, even in a market that wasn’t quite ready for it.

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