After the legendary launch of its Rs. 1 lakh super mini, Tata yet once again bedazzled the auto lovers. On the first day of the Auto Expo 2008, held in New Delhi, the company launched Tata Sumo Grande, a freshened version of the old horse, Tata Sumo. Going by the name ‘Grande’, it has everything to catch your attention, especially its grand and stunning looks. The new SUV look adorned by the car is ready to kill.
Tata Sumo Grande is expected to hit the market in February 2008 and boasts of features like 3 row seating, beige colored interiors, fire and stain resistant upholstery, power steering, power windows, temperature control, height adjustable driver seat and CD/MP3 music system. The technical specifications include 2.2 (DICOR) engine, longer wheelbase of 2550 mm, maximum power and torque of 120 PS and 250 Nm and turning circle radius of 5.25 m for extra maneuverability.
The Sumo Grande will be available in 3 variants - Lx, Ex and Gx, with two seating configurations, 6+1 and 7+1. Moreover, this heavy duty yet elegant beauty will throng the markets in seven shades including 4 new ones - Sunset Orange, Zephyr Green, Mineral Red and Marine Blue. The Grande comes with a price tag between Rs.6.55 lakhs to Rs.7.49 lakhs, along with a warranty of 2 years or 75000 kms (which ever is earlier). This can be further extended up to two additional years in an extended warranty scheme.
