Tata launches Indica Dicor, Indigo CS and Sumo Grande

January 9, 2008 – 6:34 pm by Banwari Lal Sharma

Tata Motors today launched DICOR (Direct Injection Common Rail) version of its highly popular car, Indica V2. Other two launches are Sumo Grande, a great upgrade to current Sumo and Indigo CS (Compact Sedan), compact version of Indigo sedan. Apart from the launches Tata also unveiled the new generation Indica (Indica V3). The Indica V3 will be launched in fourth quarter of the year. The center of attraction, the People’s Car will be displayed on January 10.

Indigo CS (Compact Sedan), claimed to be world’s first sub four-meter sedan, will target young professionals. The seating comfort and interior space will remain close to the full-size Indigo. Boot space of Indigo CS is 400 liters. 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 given a make-over with the help of a new front grille and new headlamps.

The Indigo CS 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. The car goes on sale mid-January 2008.

Tata Indica V2 DICOR is the latest car to house a DICOR engine (water-cooled, 1.4 L, direct injection common rail diesel). The car outputs a maximum power of 70 PS @ 4000 rpm and an increased torque of 140 Nm @ 1800-3000 rpm. The Indica V2 DICOR goes on sale immediately with a price (ex-showroom, Delhi) of Rs.4.25 lakhs.

Sumo Grande, the new Sumo, has got quite a new look. Makeover includes large clear headlamps, and a cutaway air dam in the front, the clean rear look, spare wheel tucked under the body, attractive tail lights and a chrome overlay. Designed with a longer wheelbase of 2550 mm (existing 2400 mm) the car has 3-row seating system. 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.

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  1. 23 Responses to “Tata launches Indica Dicor, Indigo CS and Sumo Grande”

  2. i don’t think so that tata motors has launched nano ……….and by watching this car in auto expo other companies will try to take as a challenge and give a hard competition …….and in this case …there are lots of possiblities….(negative and in postive way)

    By pradeep singh on Jan 11, 2008

  3. I agree Pradeep, it will open up the small car market if the Tata Nano sells like hotcakes, which I think it will. Maybe exisiting competitiors might reduce their prices? Who knows? But I am sure the buyer will benefit in the very end.

    By Sudip on Jan 11, 2008

  4. could any one put the picture of Indigo CS (Compact Sedan) here

    By Deep Rathore on Jan 11, 2008

  5. can any one paste the picture of sumo grande and astar

    By Shubham on Jan 14, 2008

  6. With Indica & Indigo which are in price bracket of 4 - 6 lacs and having so many teething problems, what would one expect with 1 lac car.

    By Sameer on Jan 15, 2008

  7. IS TATA planning to have Indigo CS with DiCOR engine.
    ALso wether they are planning to have Indigo CS looks alike to those of new Indica V3.
    Also wether they think of having an Indigo CS looks alike like Indica V3 fitted with 1.3/1.5 new CRDI engine which they are going to use in Indica V3

    By UDAY on Jan 21, 2008

  8. Engine Oil started leaking of Indigo Dicor my brother purchased within 4 months also there is left side pull and the clutch has given away. with no response from TATA.
    WHAT WILL NANO CUSTOMERS FACE?

    By anand yadav on Jan 24, 2008

  9. I’ve recently been promoted and moved from Bangalore to Mumbai. Just taken a flat in Andheri and I’m looking to buy a car. Looking for a car in the range: Rs. 6 - 7 lacs. Not interested in second hand. The car will be self driven. However drivable for wife as well. Pls do let me know which car will be better to buy. Since I just have basic knowledge about cars.

    By viktheram on Jan 25, 2008

  10. viktheram,
    hi,
    look make some choice first,
    1) Petrol or Diesel
    2) mid size or small size (As price concerned)
    3) maximum usage per day or month (Approx)
    4) required performance or good milage per liter
    5) all at top end with all function or some normal functions

    some example..
    ford feasta(petrol)
    mahindra logan
    or
    chevrolet aveo

    or
    tata indigo(diesel)

    see ya
    this might help u…
    9967541446

    By sujit on Jan 25, 2008

  11. Is the new Indigo CS fitted with a DICOR diesel engine or no?. Or is the same old TDCi engine which rattles a lot and may not be as fuel efficient?

    By Deepak on Jan 26, 2008

  12. I found this pic in a Malayalama News Site

    http://static.manoramaonline.com/advt/fasttrack/28jan16/section48_article2.htm

    By Shine Joseph on Jan 26, 2008

  13. I will give a comment on Sumo Grande.
    Building a dream car is always been the dream of TATA MOTORS. but building a dream to only compete with Scorpio is not right. For that you have to have good peoples who think people first and then competitors.
    Lets see what future holds for SUMO GRANDE.

    By Pavan M. K. on Jan 28, 2008

  14. i want new sumo grande. please tell us which date launch puplicly

    By manoj sharma on Jan 29, 2008

  15. i think sumo grande has good exterior look but is it a fule drinking monster or a good mailage car ?

    By Hussain on Jan 30, 2008

  16. I guess the Tata grande is a gr8 car, its better than the old sumo. can’t wait to take a test drive.

    By Arun Kumar on Jan 31, 2008

  17. Indgo CS should have a model -with power steering but without A/C. Blue color of bajaj XCD or Pulser will be suitable color

    By Vinodkumar on Feb 2, 2008

  18. Finance scheme- Exchange old India continue with old EMI(maruthi has this scheme)

    By Vinodkumar on Feb 2, 2008

  19. cant wait 2 have 2 test ride of the new beast sumo

    By raghu on Feb 11, 2008

  20. i have checked the sumo grande its very good

    By sunny on Feb 13, 2008

  21. i want a three box car , first hand. I was planning to buy Logan, now this TATA indigo has been launched. can someone suggest what is the difference and what to buy

    By manoj on Feb 13, 2008

  22. Hi Now I’m booked INDIGO CS. I check the result and tell you plz wait

    By Gaurav on Feb 28, 2008

  23. A VERY USEFUL SITE FOR THE ONE’S WHO ARE INTERESTED IN PURCHASING CARS.

    By GAURAV SHARMA on Mar 20, 2008

  24. hi iam working for used four wheeler car as per my knowldg tata engines have major problums even dicor (direct injection common relay) there is a lot of problum with oil lekage and engine life is very low compare with other

    my best suggition is go for for
    perol-maruti and for diesel go for toyota
    my favrate whicle is qualise the best machine in the world i think with 0per cent mantanance

    By dechu yadav on Apr 11, 2008

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