Tata Sumo
Tata Sumo is a multi-utility vehicle released by Tata Motors in 1994.
It quickly made a name for itself in a market which had never seen anything modern than the Mahindra vehicles. The Tata Sumo can rightfully claim to have created the utility vehicle segment in India. The Sumo currently competes against the Chevrolet Tavera, Toyota Innova, Mahindra Bolero, Mahindra Scorpio. The Sumo was facelifted extensively in 2004 and renamed as the Sumo Victa in face of competition from relatively modern competitors.
The Victa features an excellent set of features like Power Windows, Power Steering, tubeless radial tyres, twin AC, central locking, clear lens multi reflector head lamps, crystal finish tail lamp cluster, anti glare ORVMS with electronic control, remote keyless entry, tachometers, LCD monitors, voice warnings, multi trip odometers to name a few. It is powered by a 2.0L Turbo charged Diesel engine with intercooler, which is sufficient enough to outperform it's competitors.
The 1st version model of Sumo is still sold as low cost option with little modifications. This one is badged as Tata Spacio. It is powered by a 3.0L Direct Injection (DI) Diesel engine. This Power plant is not very refined & creates a bit of vibrations. However, it is extremely fuel efficient as all other Tata engines. It is not also as powerful as the 2.0l turbo charged one with the Victa. Most of the features of the Victa above are non existant with the Spacio.
This model comes in 8 & 10 seater varients & is very much popular with private transporters & contract taxi vendors because of it's lower cost.
Overall, the Sumo is an SUV created to last long on Indian roads. A terrain you can sure say to be Off-Road.