Multi Utility Vehicle-Tata Sumo

Tata Sumo is a MUV launched by Tata Motors India which emerged as a most selling car in the segment of MUVs. In India, Tata Sumo is available in six different colors including Pacific Blue, Passion Red, Quartz black, River Rock Green, Arctic Silver, Arctic White and Marble Beige. Tata Sumo comes with three liters direct fuel injection systems which provide maximum power of 70PS at the rate of 3000rpm and the torque of 223Nm at the rate of 2200 rpm. Turbo charger is also equipped in Tata Sumo which helps in achieving fuel efficiency. The presence of this engine helps in reducing the overall maintenance cost and helps in delivering high quality performance.

Encapsulation of important facts about Tata Sumo :

Interiors of Tata Sumo are very attractive and comfortable. The car is fitted with power steering which helps in reducing the effort required for rotating the wheel. For comforting the fingertips while driving, the steering wheel of the car is wrapped in leather and it is directed at a specific angle. Same is the case with gear knobs which are also wrapped in leather and provides tender effect. Panels of instruments are also in a proper location which provides operational ease for the driver. On the floor console of all the four doors, there are switches for operating the power windows. Lumber support can also be adjusted according to the individual’s choice in the case of long drives. Roof Mounted AC vents are also present in the car and helps in maintaining the climate of the car as standard in all the rows of Tata Sumo .

For heating, air conditioning and ventilation, Tata Sumo is also equipped with HVAC systems. The exteriors of the car are beautified with the help of its headlamps and fog lamps which provide better vision even in the worst climate conditions.

The other accessories which are present in Tata Sumo are the antitheft systems for security which helps in operating the doors without the keys. Engine immobilizer systems are also present in the car. In the case of unauthorized entry of key, it disables the starter and fuel supply. Tata Sumo also contains CD and MP3 player

Explanation:

Tata Sumo is launched in India in 2004 which is newly designed car and has stylish exteriors that compliment the comfortable interiors. Tata Sumo can easily pass through the congested roads of India. Appearance of car is beautified with the help of its sparking and stylish headlamps which are fitted in the front grilles. ORVMs and handle of the doors is also body colored which further helps in beautifying the car. Bumpers and Claddings of the car are contrasted with the color of the body. The car has seating capacity of maximum seven people. The storage facility is also present in Tata Sumo which is placed at appropriate locations. The price of car in India according to the ex-showroom price in Mumbai is between Rs. 4.8 Lakhs and 5.8 Lakhs.

Tata Sumo is available in four versions that are Victa GX, Victa GX Turbo, Victa LX and Victa EX. There are separate technical specifications for all these models. The standard version contains 1948 cc engine which is available in diesel variant only and provides the output of 90 PS at the rate of 4300 revolutions per minute. Safety features are also available in all the standard versions. Some of these features are engine immobilizers, lamps, warning lamps for open doors, and warning lamps for seat belts, steering column is also collapsible.

Conclusions:

Although there are variety of features which are available in Tata Sumo and its affordability make it India’s most selling car, but still there are several features which are not present in this car. Important among all is the presence of airbags which ensures the safety of passengers. Antilock braking systems and Electronic Brake force Distribution systems are also absent in the car which ensures the balance of wheels in the case of abrupt braking etc. These are the features which are considered important in the case of buying sports utility and multi utility vehicles. The other competing cars belonging to the same segment contain all these features. Thus the absence of these standard security features is the only competitive disadvantage of Tata Sumo .