Tata Sumo
05 Jul 2007
Ever since the launch of the Sumo, the multi-utility car segment has never been the same. In overall terms, the Sumo is bigger and better than its rivals the Armada and Tempo Trax. It is powered by the smooth 1948cc unit, which also powers the Estate and the Sierra, and is used in the 207 family of Tata’s light-commercial vehicles.
At cruising speeds, engine noise and vibration are hardly noticeable. The vehicle gives decent ride quality and is the perfect vehicle especially for long-distance driving. The Tata Sumo provides ample interior space and the DX version is a step ahead in terms of fit-and-finish of the body.
The Sumo’s power unit is among the most refined ones. The engine is free-revving and needs to be pushed to the upper regions of its rev-band to extract the maximum from it. The Sumo can be driven at a speed of 110 kmph without feeling stressed.
On outward appearances there is not much difference between the standard Sumo and the deluxe edition. A choice of smart metallic paint shades is available for the DX model. Interior changes are essentially restricted to the front row. The bench arrangement on the standard Sumo is replaced by basic, but comfortable, bucket seats.
The combination of power-assisted steering and tubeless Kumho radials transforms the dynamics of the DX. The vehicle glides over bumpy road, quashing potholes, ruts and speedbreakers.
Technical specifications:
| Specifications | Sumo Deluxe (Non-metallic) | Sumo - SE |
| Multi Purpose Vehicle | Multi Purpose Vehicle | |
| Antilock brake system | not available | Available |
| Front | Disc | Disc |
| Rear | Drum | Drum |
| Front track | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Ground clearance | 160 mm | 160 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1700 kgs. | 1700 kgs. |
| Overall height | 1905 mm | 1905 mm |
| Overall length | 4400 mm | 4352 mm |
| Overall width | 1756 mm | 1700 mm |
| Rear track | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Tank capacity | 65 litres | 65 litres |
| Wheelbase | 2400 mm | 2400 mm |
| Bore & stroke | 83 x 90 mm | 83 x 90 mm |
| Brake horse Power | 67 bhp @ 4500 rpm | 67 bhp @ 4500 rpm |
| Compression ratio | n.a. | n.a. |
| Construction | n.a. | n.a. |
| Cubic capacity | 1948 cc | 1948 cc |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Ignition | n.a. | n.a. |
| Layout | 4 cylinder in line | 4 cylinder in line |
| Torque | 12 mkg @ 2500 rpm | 12 mkg @ 2500 rpm |
| Valve gear | 2 valves per cylinder | 2 valves per cylinder |
| Transmission | Manual - 5 speed | Manual - 5 speed |
| Type | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Type | Rack-and-Pinion power steering | Rack-and-Pinion |
| Front | Independent double wishbone type with coil spring, Anti-roll bar & Hydraulic dual action telescopic shock absorbers. | Independent double wishbone type with coil spring, Anti-roll bar & Hydraulic dual action telescopic shock absorbers. |
| Rear | Semi elliptical leaf springs, Anti-roll bar & Hydraulic dual action telescopic shock absorbers | Semi elliptical leaf springs, Anti-roll bar & Hydraulic dual action telescopic shock absorbers |
| Tyres | 215/75 R15 | 215/75 R15 |
| Wheel make | Pressed Steel | Pressed Steel |
| Wheel size | 5.5 J x 15 | 5.5 J x 15 |
On road prices
Sumo Deluxe (non metallic)
| City | Ex-Showroom | Registration & Service Charges (Individual) | Registration & Service Charges (Company) | Comprehensive Insurance | Total (Individual) | Total (Company) |
| Chennai | 533,596 | 1,000 | 2,000 | 14,142 | 533,596 | 533,596 |
| Delhi | 575,107 | 8,500 | 8,500 | 20,591 | 604,198 | 604,198 |
| Mumbai | 552,189 | 22,088 | 66,263 | 18,077 | 592,354 | 636,529 |
| Pune | 530,200 | 19,534 | 55,801 | 14,450 | 564,184 | 600,451 |
Sumo SE
| City | Ex-Showroom | Registration & Service Charges (Individual) | Registration & Service Charges (Company) | Comprehensive Insurance | Total (Individual) | Total (Company) |
| Calcutta | 445,400 | 5,000 | 7,000 | 16,151 | 466,551 | 468,551 |
| Chennai | 413,166 | 1,000 | 2,000 | 11,146 | 413,166 | 413,166 |
| Delhi | 464,880 | 8,500 | 8,500 | 16,829 | 490,209 | 490,209 |
| Mumbai | 459,194 | 18,368 | 55,103 | 15,197 | 492,759 | 529,494 |
| Pune | 405,423 | 15,105 | 42,516 | 10,930 | 431,458 | 458,869 |
