In a huge launch streak, Tata Motors yesterday launched 3 new cars at the India Auto Expo. Tata Motors launched the new version of the Sumo, called Sumo Grande, the new Indica and a new Indigo called the Indigo Compact Sedan. The Sumo Grande shall soon be available from January/ February onwards for sale, while the Indica and the Indigo shall be launched later this year. The company also showed its lifestyle pickup Xenon XT, which also, shall be launched later this year.

New Indica:

The new Tata Indica, has new look evident from the nose of the car. The new car, now has a restyled grille, long headlamp and two new engine options on offer amongst the many new changes. The new engine on board are the 1.3 litre Quadra-Jet Common Rail Direct Injection Diesel engine and a 1.2 litre Safire MPFI VVT Petrol engine. The car shall be launched later this year, and shall be offered at a premium price than the existing range, and shall compete with the Maruti Swift, Hyundaii Getz and other hatchs.

Excerpt from Tata Motors’ Press Release on the Indica:

 

New Indica: The new generation Indica has been given a complete makeover and surprises with its stunning looks with a two box construction. It has a sporty frontal look with its distinctive wide-eyed stylised headlamps and pronounced signature Tata grill. The look is accentuated by muscular wheel arches sharp creases merging with its contoured surfaces and the sleek, full-length tail lamps. In the interior, the distinctive instrument cluster is now placed in the centre of the dashboard between the passenger and the driver seats.The new Indica is bigger than the current Indica with a length of 3795 mm (existing 3675 mm), width of 1695 mm, height of 1550 mm and wheelbase of 2470 mm (existing 2400 mm). The rear sloping wind screen also increases the sense of spaciousness in the passenger cabin. The new Indica will be available with a new range of world class diesel and petrol engines and transmissions with a new suspension. The car will be offered with a new 1.3 litre Quadra-Jet Common Rail Direct Injection Diesel engine and a 1.2 litre Safire MPFI VVT Petrol engine, which will be manufactured at the new Tata-Fiat joint venture plant at Ranjangaon in Maharashtra, besides existing Tata powertrains. The car will sport a 5 speed synchromesh gearbox with overdrive, bigger 175/65 R 14 tubeless tyres and a twist beam suspension. The new Indica will be launched in the latter part of 2008 and will coexist with the present Indica range at a higher price point.

Tata Sumo Grande:

The Old dated Sumo, got a new lease of life when Tata unveiled its new avatar. The car now has a larger road presence, a taller stance, fresh interiors, new chiseled looks and powered by a 2.2L Dicor engine. The engine shall produce a max power of 120PS (Thye same engine churns out 140PF on the Safari) and a max torque of 250NM. Available in 3 trim levels and 7 color options that car is proced between 6.5-7.5 lakhs (Ex-Delhi). The car will now take on the likes of Mahindra Scorpio and Toyota Innova.

Excerpt from Tata Motors’ Press Release on the Sumo Grande:

 

Sumo Grande: The new Sumo Grande combines the looks of an SUV with the comforts of a family car. It has been specifically designed to satisfy the needs of city customers in the areas of driveability, manoeuvrability and fuel efficiency. The Sumo Grande sports an all new styling with clean chiselled looks mating with flowing contours. The tall aggressive stance is complimented by large clear headlamps, and a cutaway air dam in the front. The clean rear look, with the spare wheel tucked under the body, is accentuated by attractive tail lights and a chrome overlay.Designed with a longer wheelbase of 2550 mm (existing 2400 mm), the Sumo Grande sports comfortable 3 row seating with best in class third row seats. Beige interiors are complimented by fire and stain resistant fabric upholstery. Dual HVAC with roof integrated louvers ensures personalised climate adjustment for the occupants in each row. Power steering, power windows, motorised ORVMs, height adjustable driver’s seat and a state of the art CD/MP3 music system further add to the comforts and convenience of a family traveling in the Sumo Grande. The vehicle is powered by the new generation 2.2 L direct injection common rail (DICOR) engine, fitted with a variable geometry turbocharger creating a perfect blend of performance and fuel efficiency. Maximum power and torque of 120 PS and 250 Nm, coupled with high torque levels over a wide RPM band enhance driveability in stop start city traffic. For a vehicle its size, the Sumo Grande is extremely manoeuvrable with the turning circle radius of 5.25 m, similar to a small car.

The Sumo Grande will be available in 3 variants – Lx, Ex and Gx — all of which have two seating configurations – 6+1 and 7+1. The vehicle will be available in 7 colours, including 4 new shades, Sunset Orange, Zephyr Green, Mineral Red and Marine Blue. The Sumo Grande range is priced in the range of Rs.6.55 lakhs to Rs.7.49 lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi). It comes with an enhanced warranty of 2 years or 75000 kms. (whichever is earlier). An additional 2 years’ warranty can be availed through the extended warranty option. The vehicle will be available in showrooms across the country from the first week of February 2008

New Indigo CS:

The new Indigo CS (Compact Sedan), launched by the company is a car that measures under 4m in length and still manages a 400L boot space. The 4m length is to avail the 16% Excise Duty benefits, and the car shall have a new rear profile backed with a new rear tail light cluster. The car shall be powered by both petrol and diesel version, with the petrol churning out 65Ps @5200rmp and the diesel producing a max 70PS@4500 rpm. Interestingly, the engine capacity specs aren’t released for the car. The car shall be available from mid Jan 08 onwards.

Excerpt from Tata Motors’ Press Release on the Indigo CS:

 

Indigo CS (Compact Sedan): The world’s first sub four-metre sedan, the Tata Indigo CS is positioned as the first car for young professionals. It carries forward the cabin seating comfort and space package, that is now closely associated with the Indigo range and a capacious 400 litre boot. Clever and efficient design has made it possible to encapsulate this entire package within the four metre length, making this car a complete package to address the combined demands of space and manoeuvrability in our congested cities. The Indigo CS sports a stylish new tail light cluster in the rear embedded in a smart new rear profile completed with a new, trimmer rear bumper. The front of the car has also been visually differentiated with a new front grille and new headlamps.The new car is available in both petrol and diesel variants. The petrol variant is equipped with a multi-point fuel injection engine powered by a 32bit microprocessor and churns out a maximum power of 65PS @ 5200 rpm. The diesel variant comes with the turbo-charged intercooled engine that generates 70PS @ 4500 rpm. The petrol variants will have beige interiors, while the diesel variants will have black interiors. The Indigo CS will be available in two trim levels – a basic AC model & an AC, power steering model. It will be made available in an exciting new Scarlet Red colour, apart from the existing range of Indigo shades. Priced attractively, the car goes on sale mid-January 2008.

New Indica V2 DICOR:

The new Indica V2 DICOR, now comes with a 1.4L DICOR engine producinga max power of 70 PS @ 4000 rpm and max torque of 140 Nm @ 1800-3000 rpm. Then car goes immediately on sale.

Excerpt from Tata Motors’ Press Release on the Indica V2 DICOR:

 

Indica V2 DICOR: The Indica V2 has been a leader in the diesel hatchback market in India, ever since its launch in 1998, when it created the diesel small car segment. In 2005, it strengthened its diesel portfolio with the launch of Indica V2 Turbo, a turbo-charged diesel car. It has now further expanded its diesel portfolio with the launch of its latest common rail diesel offering- the Indica V2 DICOR. The car features a water-cooled 1.4 L direct injection common rail (DICOR) diesel engine with exhaust gas recirculation and an oxidation catalyst with a turbocharger and an intercooler. This in turn results in an enhanced output of 70 PS @ 4000 rpm and an increased torque of 140 Nm @ 1800-3000 rpm, resulting in excellent pick up and a superior overall driving experience. The DICOR engine also ensures linear power delivery from the start and up to 15% better fuel efficiency. The Indica V2 DICOR goes on sale immediately with a price (ex-showroom, Delhi) of Rs.4.25 lakhs.

Tata Xenon XT (Cross Terrain):

The Tata Xenon XT is a stylish, lifestyle pickup and shall be launched later this year. The car shall have up market interiors and a 4×4 off-road capabilities. The car shall be powered by a 3.0L Dicor engine, producing 115 PS @ 3000 rpm and maximum torque of 300 Nm @ 1800 – 2000 rpm.

Excerpt from Tata Motors’ Press Release on the Xenon XT (Cross Terrain):

 

Xenon XT (Cross Terrain): The new Xenon XT (Cross Terrain) is a lifestyle pick-up with stylish looks, comfortable interiors and 4 x 4 off-road capabilities. Xenon XT has an electrical shift-on-the-fly mechanism for the 4×4 application with limited slip differential. The vehicle has charcoal grey interiors and can comfortably seat 5. It offers a loading volume of 870 L. If offers car like comfort and convenience features like power steering, power windows, central locking, HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning), electrically adjustable side rear view mirrors and height adjustable seat belts. It also comes equipped with an engine immobiliser, seat belt warning & door open warning, 16 inch alloy wheels and tubeless tyres.

It is powered by a 3.0 L direct injection common rail (DICOR) diesel engine with a maximum power of 115 PS (at 3000 rpm) and maximum torque of 300 Nm (at 1800 – 2000 rpm). The vehicle will be launched later in 2008 and will be available with a wide accessory package.

Apart from these the company also launched a variety of Commercial Vehicles like the Ace 1-tonne (With 1 tonne payload capacity), CNG Ace, Xenon Single Cab, Winger Executive and many more. Click here to read the complete Press Release from Tata Motors.

While the main launch of the Auto Expo shall be today as the company gets the curtain of the much awaited 1- lakh car. Stay tuned for more from the Auto Expo.

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