Tata Motors has launched the Sumo Gold, dropping the Victa name from the Sumo. The company unveiled the facelift of the Sumo in Pune and has offered the utility vehicle with two engines – the CR4 diesel and the TCIC diesel. The Sumo Gold’s all new 3.0-liter, CR4 diesel engine produces a power output of 85 PS at 3000 RPM and torque of 250 Nm between 1000-2000 RPM.. The engine is is BSIV compliant and returns a mileage of 14.07 kmpl (as per ARAI). The TCIC engine too uses a 3.0-liter engine but is BSIII compliant. It produces 70 BHP of power and 223 Nm of torque. There are four variants of the Sumo Gold – GX, EX, LX and CX. We are at the launch and will update you with more pictures and details shortly.
Tata Sumo Gold Prices
Sumo Gold TCIC CX – Rs. 5.23 lakhs
Sumo Gold TCIC LX – Rs. 5.6 lakhs
Sumo Gold TCIC EX – Rs. 5.96 lakhs
Sumo Gold TCIC GX – Rs. 6.6 lakhs
Sumo Gold CR4 CX – Rs. 5.49 lakhs
Sumo Gold CR4 LX – Rs. 5.84 lakhs
Sumo Gold CR4 EX – Rs. 6.1 lakhs
Sumo Gold CR4 GX – Rs. 6.74 lakhs
As it appears to be, it is just a upgrade of existing vehicle. Being Tata Motors, they’ve gone through the feedback from customers and suggestions they got from experts. The main purpose behind launching this vehicle seemed to be Just to introduce there new “CR4″ engine into these segment. New soft and responsive accelerator paddle to comfort the driver for long runs. Hand break now take position between two front seats besides Power window controls. Gear shifter claimed to be smoother than previous one. Front seats are comfortable. CR4 emblem on front wheel arc while GOLD mark on front grill and at rear try to differentiate it from older versions. New decals also have been provided all over the body.
Footrests will come default. Also Sumo GOLD comes with 3 years / 1,00,000 kms warranty. Reduced NVH Levels.
As per Tata officials this CR4 engine will available on ALL utility vehicles (both commercial and passenger) including premium Tata Xenon. When asked about launch of Tata Merlin, they said it to be around the corners but kept mum about exact date. Seeing all these it appears to be simple Utility Vehicle with efficient engine option. Keeping in mind the launch of new Bolero a month ago and low priced Scorpio from Mahindras and coming soon new Chevrolet Tavera, Tata Motors have prepared themselves for the competition.
-Suraj Desai
Special Correspondent
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“dropping the Vista name from the Sumo” – you mean Victa, don’t you?
Samc, oh yes we did. Thanks for the heads up.
Hey can we get the prices and variant list of Bangalore? Can anyone of mail a copy to me?
Vishwas, which variant are you looking at?
GX model
Vishwas, TCIC or CR4?
CR4
Its good to hear that evergreen sumo is back, sumo has been a classic for nearly 2 decades. This is the best multi utility vehicle in India.
everything is ok, but people need rear ac in top end versions
people wants in top end versions abs and rear ac, any way little bit good. but gold gets 70% marks off 100
Vishwas, Tata Motors has not revealed Bangalore prices but the price is Rs. 7.77 lakhs (on-road, Mumbai). Bangalore price would be around Rs. 7.9 lakhs.