Originally Posted by Parm (Post 3375483)

I'm glad BD sir is working on the Sumo

Originally Posted by directinjection (Post 3375479)

One improvement that I'd like to see in Sumo is larger doors with reduced area between C and D pillars. Also, the door handles should be pull back type rather than pull up type. To make Sumo 4X4 seriously powerful, TM should also offer (as an option) the new generation 3 litre 16 valve 138 BHP Dicor engine developed for the Ultra range.

Originally Posted by discoverwild (Post 3380141)

I don't think body mods would be required, as it would end up escalating costs. I am 6'2" and have had a Sumo for 1.65L kms. Don't remember ever having issues with ingress or egress.

Originally Posted by discoverwild (Post 3380141)

The NA engine that we had was the 1947cc with 68BHP

Originally Posted by discoverwild (Post 3380141)

The uptuned version of the 3.0L produces 115BHP, which I think would be more than enough.

Originally Posted by Shubhendra (Post 3374137)

They are Maxxis MudZilla 31x11x15

Originally Posted by tsk1979 (Post 3368894)

Wanna make a bet on it :D
Seriously. I very much doubt Tata is interested in this vehicle. They just wanted some mean looking show cars.
The Tata focus is currently on the sedan/hatch.
In the SUV pipeling, Mahindra has Ssangyong, so it can show some concepts and pipeline vehicles.
So whats in Tata pipeline in SUV space?
Lets see.
Aria Successor... NADA
Storme ... 2 year old wine, so NADA

So what can Tata do? Just showcase old stuff, or slap on some body modifications.
This is what they chose. Bring the footfalls.
Tata is not the only one.

Toyota has nothing in small SUV space. So they put a cycle on Etios and called it SUV.
Fiat has nothing , they put a cycle and called Punto a SUV
Tata has nothing new, so put on some blue tints on Storme with funky lights and tires, and put some cladding on their Sumo and fit in auto locking hubs...

Heck, none of the spotters have even spotted test mules of 4WD sumo. If tata has to sell it it has to go to ARAI. Right?

We even see Quanto 4WD(export market only though) mules testing. Storme mules were testing and at ARAI.

So in the next one year or so, logic dictates, that Tata is not going to sell sumo 4x4 in any avatar because they haven't even sent it to ARAI for CMVR approval.

The day I see test mule spyshots, I will believe.
If everything shown at Expos made into production, you and me would be going to office in a flying car!

Originally Posted by ringoism (Post 3440225)

.. it seems the Sumo would really be the better vehicle for daily use (ride quality, interior space, power, highway prowess).

I'll admit that practically speaking, parts supply would probably be problematic as the vehicle aged... unless most of the mechanicals are shared with the Safari.

Originally Posted by ringoism (Post 3440225)

..I wandered aimlessly into the Sumo showroom here in Manali a couple days ago, and seeing the Sumo Gold, and on a whim asked whether there was a 4x4 option. Salesman immediately told me it's available, 7.42lakh, one month delivery, 3.0DI 85bhp engine.....

Originally Posted by condor (Post 3440317)

...@Eric, I have used the Sumo Victa for 7 years, and have been very happy with it - esp for city use.

Originally Posted by condor (Post 3440334)

Yes, Kandisa - these look to be the same.
Many years ago, the 4x4 Victa was available with the 2.0L TCIC IDI engine. TML stopped that version, before they got the 4x4 with the 3.0L engine.

Originally Posted by ringoism (Post 3440225)

Just FYI:

I wandered aimlessly into the Sumo showroom here in Manali a couple days ago, and seeing the Sumo Gold, and on a whim asked whether there was a 4x4 option. Salesman immediately told me it's available, 7.42lakh, one month delivery, 3.0DI 85bhp engine.

Originally Posted by directinjection (Post 3440405)

If I'm not mistaken, it is the CR4 version of 3L that develops 85 BHP. The DI version developed only 70, unless the specs have been changed recently.

Originally Posted by drsingh (Post 3178885)

heres a list of all variants available,including the 4wd!

SUMO GOLD CR4

cx 7/9 BS4 - 610813
lx 7/9 BS4 - 648113
ex 7/9 BS4 - 681822
gx 7/9 BS4 - 753853

SPACIO

spacio 6/9 BS3 -569073

SUMO

sumo 4x4 TC BS3 -840233

AMBULANCE

sumo ambulance BS3 -588696


The numbers following the models are seating options.
These prices are ex-showroom Ludhiana.

There is an additional 8000 charge as "logistic charges"

Originally Posted by Kandisa (Post 3440446)

Actually i am not able to find out anything on the net which tells about a 4x4 version in the 85 bhp category. Even in the sumo gold thread, a post was made last year on the prices of various models (http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...ml#post3178885)

But it is not clear whether the 4x4 TC model is the 85 bhp variant.