Tata Motors today launched the new sumo grande (known as sumo phoenix). The new Tata Sumo grande is powered by a 2.2 dicor engine and the company expects to make the vehicle available to customers by the first week of next month. This 2.2L Dicor is first introduced in the recently launched safari. Tata Sumo ‘Grande’ priced between Rs 6.6 lakh and Rs 7.49 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).Tata Motors expects the sumo sales to go up by 30 per cent with this sumo grande. With the new Sumo Grande we are expecting about 30 per cent increase in the sales of the Sumo family,” Tata Motors Managing Director Rajiv Dube said
update: The new Sumo Grande combines the looks of an SUV with the comforts of a family car. Sumo grande 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 of the sumo grande 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 sumo grande 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). Sumo grande 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 sumo grande will be available in showrooms across the country from the first week of February 2008.