Tata to launch xenon by this feb. End ; Now Launched!

Tata Motors has finally announced the launch of its Xenon Pick-Up by this February End.Tata’s Xenon has been in the news for a long time and it was launched world’s second largest pick-up market Thailand in 2008.

The Xenon is based on 207’s chassis this Xenon has a payload capacity 1,000 kilograms. New Xenon will be powered by an 140hp, 2.2-litre DICOR engine sourced from Tata’s Safari. Xenon will be positioned in the premium lifestyle segment in India which means unlike the Tata’s other pick-ups Xenon might be sold in passenger car showrooms with Indica and Indigo. :)


http://theautomotiveindia.wordpress.com/2009/02/22/tata-to-launch-its-xenon-by-feb-end/

I once saw this Xenon testing along with Grande. It was very fast for a pick-up, and the speed was above 100kph. I found quite difficult to follow it in our old Esteem. I believe Xenon sets new standards for pick-ups. :)

Well after its success overseas with this Xenon, tata is surely eeying our domestic market as its got whelming response by this new product, but pickups havent really sold in our market as it does in foreign markets, and with tata planning to see it selling as its premium lifestyle car, i would see the response it gets in here.Any details of its pricing guys??

TATA TODAY LAUNCHES ITS XENON PICK UP!
Tata launched its Xenon pick-up truck today. The Xenon is based on a modified Tata TL pickup chassis. Available only as a double-cab, it gets four doors and a load bay that can carry 220-kilos, officially; it’s designed to carry 500-kilos though.
It’s got a body on ladder frame chassis, load lugging leaf springs and a proper set of low-range gear ratios (in the 4WD version, of course).
Priced at Rs 7.8 lakh for the 2WD version and Rs 8.78 lakh for the 4WD version (both prices, ex-showroom Mumbai), Tata is clearly steering the Xenon far away from the farmers and aiming it at the weekend adventurer crowd. The standard equipment list boasts air-con, alloy wheels, power windows and power steering.
The Xenon’s powered by a 140bhp, 2.2-litre DiCOR engine from the Tata Safari. It looks the part, and with the Safari’s engine has enough power to keep you happy. True to its huge dimensions, it isn’t the best handler around and the ride is pickup truck like, which means it improves the more you load it. That said, it is quite enjoyable to drive once you get used to its size. It is quite capable off road too, with the limiting factor being the road-biased tyres that come standard with the truck.
On the inside, the seats are comfortable and thanks to the long wheelbase, there’s enough space. The only grouse is the rear seatback, which is a bit too upright. The dashboard is uncomplicated and switches are legibly laid out. However, the dashboard design could have been better. The big improvement is the fit and finish of dashboard panels, which truly impresses.
Despite its pick-up truck nature, you can register it as a private car (saves you the trouble of running around with taxi plates) – just like the Mahindra Getaway, its only competition. :)(ACI)





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I feel that its price is on the higher side considering the pickup market in India. But its ride and handling will decide that.

Personally, I liked this car, It has more urban looks unlike the Getaway from Mahindra. :)

I too liked the car. It looks better than getaway. But i wish it was priced more competitively.

high pricing for this pickup van from tata is not going to see that huge response from our market, as already there's not much of demand of pickups, thuogh this one is better built and finish, but if that premium pricing is sure for indian market then its TA-TA to it.

even thai auto journos think Xenon looks best of all pickups here beating toyota and isuzu etc.
but as FRG said
plastics are no good comparable to the interiors of the toyota,isuzu,nissan competitors
but the exterior is simply too good!!

Archit?Are you ok?
Where is FRG here?:shock:

Archit has mixed up ACI and TAI :roll:

hehehe correct CC, even I think same.:lol!:

Hey this is really a great Vehicle from TATA after a very long time.

I dont feel its quite high priced! it has the best looks for an Indian Make & it rocks

I really love the looks of this car:)

yes guys tata has really impressed with the looks and styling of this new car, which has been acknowledged world wide but i still wonder its market acceptance in india, as pickups dont sell that high with higher pricing or looks.

Good move by Tata, Xenon is very nice looking pick up, atleast better than Getaway! :lol:

Crazy cat wrote:Archit has mixed up ACI and TAI :roll:

oops!!!
really sorry here!!
my brain is mixed up!! :(

Guys found a picture of Xenon canopy variant...looksalike xenon can be personalised with number of kits

Wow nice find vishal. Is this available in India?

Welcome to TAI forums.

whoa that looks good, nice pic vishal

yea that is a nice pic vishal
but i heard that all those accesories will push price above 10 lacs!

Yup archit, the price of Xenon is on the higher side and these accesories will push it more higher.

Crazy cat wrote:Wow nice find vishal. Is this available in India?

Welcome to TAI forums.

Yes CC, i think its available, I saw it in an ad.