Here’s the gold class among SUVs

Tata Motors launched the new Tata Sumo Gold here on Thursday and according to the company, it is the most powerful sports utility vehicle (SUV) in its category.

While designing the Sumo Gold, Tata has kept in mind the needs of the young and progressive customer who looks for a stylish vehicle that is also powerful.

The new Gold is available in a choice of two engine variants. The CR4 Turbo (BS4) is a 2956cc mill that puts out 85ps at 3000rpm and a torque of 250Nm from 1000 to 2000 rpm. This gives a mileage of about 14.7 kmpl, according to the company. The other engine available is the Di Turbo (BS3), which is also 2956cc and can put out 70ps at 3000 rpm and a torque of 225 Nm between 1600 and 2000 rpm. This one can give a mileage of about 14.3 kmpl.

The other features of the SUV are stylish body graphics, new headlight design, high power forward and rear fog lamps and renewed front grill.

The Tata Sumo Gold is being launched in four variants namely GX, EX, LX and CX. The warranty is three years or 1,00,000 Km, whichever is earlier. The range starts from Rs5.37 lakh onwards (ex-showroom, Bangalore).