Tata Sumo

Tata Sumo is a multi-utility car released by Tata Motors of India in 1994.

Prior to the Sumo, the Indian market had stagnated, where the most modern vehicles in the same class were from the class were from Mahindra, primarily derived from the original Willys Jeep models. As such, the Sumo was able to quickly make a name for itself. As such, the Tata Sumo can 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 received an extensive facelift in 2004 and was renamed the Sumo Victa in face of competition from relatively modern competitors.

The Victa has a feature set that is is seen as relatively uncommon in the Indian market. Power windows, power steering, dual 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, multiple trip odometers are all either standard or available options.

The Sumo is powered by a 2.0L Intercooled Turbo Diesel engine.

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The new Sumo Victa.

This model comes in 8 & 10 seater variants and is very much popular with private transporters & contract taxi vendors because of its lower cost.

Sumo Grande

Tata launched the Sumo Grande on January 10, 2008 powered with a new generation 2.2 liter DICOR (Direct Injection Common Rail) engine