Tata Xenon XT is a 4 x 4 vehicle (a 4×2 version is also available), powered by a 2.2 litre direct injection common rail (DICOR) producing 140 PS and a maximum torque of 320 Nm. At what RPM is that pwoer produced, we have no idea. We will update the story with the spec sheet as soon as possible. The four-wheel drive of the Xenon XT has an electrical shift-on-the fly mechanism similar to that in the Tata Safari.
Looks-wise, the Tata Xenon XT belongs definitely in the Tata family - from front, it is almost the same as the Tata Sumo Grande. The pickup truck stands tall and handsome shod with 16 inch alloy wheels and tubeless tyres. Along with this, the car incoroporates other features such as an engine immobiliser, seat belt warning and door open warning, HVAC, central locking and electrically adjustable real view mirrors - as the vehicle is positioned as a lifestyle vehicle, such things become critical. Height adjustable seats should keep the driver comfortable.
Inside, there is adequate seating for five - four people would have no problem at all.
Ride and handling should be acceptable. The Xenon XT has a trusted ladder frame suitable for some amount of off-roading. We would have to wait for the test drive reports to be sure about those factors though.
Pickup trucks have never been mass favourites in India, so it is likely that the Xenon XT too would remain a niche product. However, for the prosperous farmer, this would look like a real purchase with all creature comforts and the practically of a load bed that is 1518 mm x 1414 mm in size.
Tata Motors is planning to go the whole premium-segment hog with a bunch of accessories on offer for the Xenon XT - they include fog lamps, boot lid, rollover bars.
The Tata Xenon XT is on offer in a choice of four colours - White, black, silver and mineral red.
Tata Motors and Thonburi Automotive, its JV partner in Thailand have manufactured the Xenon XT at the Thailand unit and exported it to various markets of the world where it got a spectacular response. The Indian automaker has decided to manufacture its Xenon pickup trucks in Turkey to be made by the Isotlar Group at an investment of US $ 12 million. The Indian Xenon XT is expected to be manufactured at Tata's manufacturing unit in Pimpri, Pune.
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