Tata Xenon Pick-up Launched

The Tata Xenon XT pick-up has been on the market for a while and has carved a niche for itself as an urban lifestyle pick-up truck. A hefty price tag and refinement issues have restricted its sales however. 

Tata has now introduced two commercial variants of the Xenon, adding to a model range that includes the Super Ace, RX pick-up and Xenon CNG. The new vehicle is distinguished by its RX style design on the 3-side drop load body and steel wheels. 

Priced at Rs 5.44 lakh for the single cab and Rs 6.34 lakh  for the double cab variant (prices ex-showroom Thane, Maharashtra), the Xenon pick-up commercial variant costs Rs 3.01 lakh less than the Xenon XT 4X2 double cab. 

The massive price cut has been enabled by the engine. While the Xenon XT is powered by the more expensive and refined 2.2-litre DiCOR engine, the commercial Xenon pick-up is powered by Tata’s 3.0-litre common-rail engine, which in the single cab variant produces 73PS of power and 223Nm of torque. The double cab version is powered by the same 3.0-litre engine with a turbocharger that helps it churn out 116PS of power and 300Nm of torque. Both versions have a top speed of 120km/h. 

The commercial versions have been stripped out in terms of equipment. The single cab gets an adjustable steering column, power steering, bucket seats in the front with adjustable lumbar support, conveniently placed utility spaces, clutch foot rest and a mobile charging point.

The double cab variant gets more equipment in the form of an air-conditioning and heating unit, power windows, central locking, seats with lumber support, high end cab trims as standard fitment and a limited slip differential.

Safety features include crumple zones, collapsible steering column, 3-layered body construction and side impact beams. 

The Tata Xenon XT has four colour options, namely, Arizona Blue, Mineral Red, Arctic Silver and Arctic White.