Telco’s full range of passenger cars will be available, in both gasoline and diesel versions, from autumn 2003 through a wide distribution network in Europe, according to the company. The company, however, is yet to decide on the pricing of the station wagon.

Telco is looking towards launching the station wagon in India around April this year.

The car is powered by Euro III compliant 85 ps (62.3 kW) gasoline and 70 ps (52 kW) turbo-charged, inter-cooled diesel engines. The Indigo Station Wagon has McPherson strut suspension at the front and a 3-link, independent suspension at the rear for maximum ride comfort and handling.

In a major international thrust following the deal with MG Rover and the launch of the Indigo, Telco is working on a comprehensive international business strategy spanning its passenger car business portfolio. While the company would be increasingly looking at “co-operation” arrangements with international players - on the lines of the recent deal with MG Rover for the Indica - Telco would also be looking at country-specific requirements for its offerings.

The profile of markets for the mid-sized car in Europe is different - some markets prefer the hatchback, while some prefer the sedan. With this in mind, Telco will accordingly assign export markets for the Indigo and its forthcoming estate version of the Indica. “The strategy for the Indigo will be in conjunction with the estate station wagon which will be launched towards the end of the current fiscal,” Telco executive director (passenger car business unit) Dr V Sumantran had told FE.