Tata Aria 2010–2017 car dimensions: 4780 mm long, 1895 mm wide and 1780 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,920 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
The cabin seats seven in three rows with good space in the first two and usable third-row room for shorter passengers. Dual air conditioning covers all rows, with automatic climate control on mid and top grades. Higher trims add a touchscreen for GPS navigation that doubles as the display for the reversing camera, plus cruise control and a multi-function steering wheel with audio and phone controls. Reverse parking sensors are fitted across the range. No automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning or lane-keep systems appear in the equipment lists.
Boot space measures 214 litres with all seven seats in use. Folding the third row raises this to 588 litres for five occupants. Dropping the second and third rows creates a near-flat load floor of 1845 litres that is easy to access through the large square tailgate.
Payload sits around 550 kg depending on variant and drivetrain. The body-on-frame chassis and available four-wheel-drive system suit light work or rough-road use, though no heavy-duty cooling pack or specially reinforced suspension is listed. Aftermarket towbars are rated to 1500 kg braked.
The cabin seats seven in three rows with sliding and reclining middle seats plus flat-folding third row. Front bucket seats offer height and lumbar adjust on the driver side plus armrests. Dual-zone automatic climate control with pillar vents for all rows keeps air flowing. Top grades add leather upholstery, cruise control and a touchscreen with navigation. Overhead bins and multiple 12V outlets add practicality. Ride feels composed over rough roads thanks to the long wheelbase and soft suspension.
2.2-litre diesel engine with 60-litre tank
Engine oil change every 15,000 km or 1 year
Meets European crash norms with four-star rating
ABS with EBD standard. six airbags, ESP and TCS on top grades
Disc brakes on all four wheels
The Aria runs a 2.2-litre common-rail diesel that delivers strong mid-range pull. Real-world returns sit around 10-12 kmpl in mixed use with a highway figure near 14 kmpl. The 60-litre tank gives a practical range for long trips.
Service starts with free labour coupons at 1,000-1,500 km, 5,000 km, 15,000 km and 30,000 km. Thereafter engine oil and filter change every 15,000 km or yearly. Fuel filter and other items follow the published schedule. Authorised dealers handle the work.
Safety hardware includes a hydroformed chassis, side-impact beams and collapsible steering. ABS with EBD is standard across the range. Top Pride grades add six airbags, ESP and traction control. The car meets European crash-test norms and earned a four-star rating in period assessments. All-round disc brakes aid stopping power.
Living with the Aria means a roomy, versatile cabin that soaks up Indian roads well. Keep to the service intervals and the diesel remains reliable. Parts and labour stay reasonable for a large crossover of its era.
Length 4780 mm, Width 1895 mm, Height 1780 mm, Wheelbase 2850 mm (Aria 2010–2017)
Sources: manufacturer data, Tata Motors Ghana page, autoevolution.com, cardekho.com and carwale.com.