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The Rs 5.23 lakh Tata Sumo Gold

Last updated on: November 14, 2011 14:46 IST

Tata Motors have always been the pioneer car manufacturer in India.

It ensured that consumers are offered wide range of cars, which fulfill their requirements.

This time around Tata Motors has launched Tata Sumo Gold, which is not only technically sound but has all the comfort and accessories that will make it a complete SUV.

Tata Sumo Gold's base variant is priced at Rs 523,000and the top-end costs Rs 686,000.

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The Rs 5.23 lakh Tata Sumo Gold

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Tata Sumo Gold is available in two engine tunes with four variants namely Tata Sumo Gold CX, Tata Sumo Gold LX, Tata Sumo Gold EX, Tata Sumo Gold GX.

The first engine is the CR4 Turbo motor, which is basically a 2956cc engine that produces 85 PS of power accompanied with 250 Nm of torque.

This supports BS1V emission norms. On the other hand, the other engine option is the Di Turbo engine, which is 2956cc 4 SP TCIC engine that produces 70 PS of power along with 225 Nm of torque and abides by the emission norms of BS3.

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The Rs 5.23 lakh Tata Sumo Gold

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It is crucial for an SUV to deliver stunning mileage along with high class power and torque.

And the new Tata Sumo Gold doesn't disappoint at all. The CR4 Turbo diesel engine delivers an exceptional mileage of 14.7 km per litre, whereas the Di turbo diesel engine is the largest one around and provides 14.3 km per litre mileage.

Therefore, powered with diesel engine, Tata Sumo Gold will surely lure the consumers to a great extend courtesy hiked petrol prices.

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The Rs 5.23 lakh Tata Sumo Gold

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As far as pick up and acceleration of the new Tata Sumo Gold is concerned, it is the finest in the class.

This SUV has excellent power and torque that further assist the car for excellent pick up and pull power.

The pick of the SUV is so spectacular that it can run smoothly even on rugged Indian terrains.

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The Rs 5.23 lakh Tata Sumo Gold

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Tata Motors have taken care of the fact that its new SUV has to be stronger than its predecessor.

The exteriors of Tata Sumo Gold have been certainly able to keep up to its image.

The new Tata Sumo Gold has a tough masculine stance and at the same time is visually very appealing to the eyes.

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The Rs 5.23 lakh Tata Sumo Gold

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The front end of the SUV is adorned by the newly designed headlight.

The black mesh around the Tata Logo along with the long body colored grille gives a refreshing hint to the car.

Furthermore, a thin chrome plateruns along the length of the grille that joins 2 headlamps panels on which GOLD is written.

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The Rs 5.23 lakh Tata Sumo Gold

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However, the logo idea seems to be stirred from Land Rover, who applies the same style in its design.

Other major highlights of exteriors of Tata Sumo Gold are the front and rear circular fog lamps, which ensure the safety of the passenger. The stylish wheels caps help the exterior to be buoyant.

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The Rs 5.23 lakh Tata Sumo Gold

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The best part of Tata Sumo exteriors is its side profile as it is adorned by stunning graphics.

The graphics helps the SUV to achieve a much sporty appearance.

The tinted window glasses along with body colored door handles and front and rear defogger sure gives the SUV a luxury appeal.

Tata Motors have also taken care of the spare wheel cabin so that the wheel is not
hanging on the fifth door.

However, with so much of appeal, the wide windshield looks completely dull.

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The wheels of the new Tata Sumo Gold are wide and have a higher ground clearance that is of 190mm.

Enormous 15'/16' along with 215mm/185mm radial tyres assist smooth and swift ride.

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The Rs 5.23 lakh Tata Sumo Gold

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Along with sturdy exteriors, the new Tata Sumo Gold comes with comfortable and relaxed interiors as well.

The leather wrapped steering wheels accompanied with the hydraulic clutch to aid the driver for total control.

The silver centre console and dashboard are intelligently placed.

The new Tata Sumo Gold can comfortably adjust 7 to 9 adults and the upholstery further adds a decent feel to the SUV.

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The Rs 5.23 lakh Tata Sumo Gold

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The interiors are spacious and offer ample of headroom, legroom and shoulder space. Moreover, Tata Sumo Gold also has plenty of luggage space at the back and even between the seats.

The windows are tinted that will thwart the passengers from direct sun rays.

For more storage, cup holders are sophisticatedly placed just on the glove box lid.

In addition to this the anti-glare rear view mirror permits the driver to have a clearer view.

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The Rs 5.23 lakh Tata Sumo Gold

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A music system is also present with AUX-in socket along with engine immobiliser and AC vents are evenly distributed in the SUV, so that no passenger suffers.

The instrument panel is loaded with many features, such as trip odometer, tachometer low fuel indicator along with a clock.

On the whole, Tata Motors have lived up to the expectations and made the SUV comfortable and manly.

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The Rs 5.23 lakh Tata Sumo Gold

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The new Tata Sumo Gold has also considered the safety of its passengers and provided all the necessary features, which include front and rear fog lamps, door ajar warning, key less entry and seat belts with warnings and anti glare rear view mirrors.

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However, EBD, ABS and airbags are missing, which are a must these days to save the passengers from misfortunes.

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The Rs 5.23 lakh Tata Sumo Gold

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In its entirety, the new Tata Sumo Gold came out with shining colours and will surely be successful in luring consumers, as the price is affordable and reasonable.

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