Tata Xenon Ute | selling price of a new car

Automotive giant Tata, which owns Jaguar and Land Rover, has launched the $22,990 Xenon ute as the starting point for its six models. The range includes chassis cab, single and double cab 4x2 or 4x4, all powered by the same 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine.

Mated to a six-speed manual transmission, it delivers 110kW at 4000rpm and 320Nm of torque from 1500-3000rpm and 230Nm of torque at 1000rpm. Tata claims a fuel economy of 7.4 l/100 km and a towing capacity of 2500 kg with brakes and a payload of 880 to 1080 kg.

The entry level price gets you a 4×2 cab chassis, single cab adds $2000 and double cab another $2000, while 4WD versions add $3000 to each body style - with the range topping out at $29,990 with double cab for 4 4 dollars. ×XNUMX.

The issue price comes to $4000 more than fires from Mahindra - also from India - and Great Wall of China. Like these brands, Tata offers a three-year 100,000 km warranty as well as 24/XNUMX roadside assistance.

The list of standard equipment includes a leather steering wheel, armrests, air conditioning, Bluetooth phone connectivity, a USB connector, fog lights, an immobilizer and 16-inch alloy wheels. Anti-skid brakes and dual front airbags keep an eye on safety, but rear passengers are completely devoid of airbags, with passengers in the center getting only a lap seat belt. Tata says electronic stability control will arrive early next year.

The options list includes a reversing camera, parking sensors and touchscreen satellite navigation, which can be selected individually or as combo packages. Tata is operated by Fusion Automotive, a stable partner of HSV under Walkinshaw parent performance.