Tata Xenon Single Cabin

Xenon Single Cabin Highlights

March 02, 2017: Tata Xenon Single Cabin pickup truck is the base variant of the Xenon range offered by the company. It is powered by a 2956 cc water-cooled, direct injection, turbocharged diesel engine and returns a mileage between 12 to 14km/l. This engine is BS-III emission norms compliant and is tuned to produce a maximum power of 96.5 bhp @ 3000 rpm. Above par 223 Nm @ 1600- 2200 rpm torque figures and 1040 kgs payload capacity are some of the USPs of the truck. Though Tata Xenon single cabin pickup truck has not done well in the Indian market, it still has a lot of potential. Power steering, fog lights and tubeless tyres come pre-equipped in the truck. Tata Xenon Single Cabin pickup truck is pitted against the likes of Mahindra Bolero pickup in India.

Tata Xenon Single Cabin Pickup- Expert Review

Overview

Known as India’s one of the best and efficient Pick-up Tata Xenon Single Cabin has actually lived up to the edge and has been able to fulfilled expectation of buyers from even small business segment. Available in 5 variants, Xenon Single Cabin one of the top ends with all the features that can not only make ride powerful but comfortable as well.

Indian market, however, doesn’t have many good pick-ups which could be used for both personal and business usage, but Xenon is one among very few available in the market. Its faster turnaround time, car like interiors, eye-catchy aesthetics and longer service intervals also play an important role to make it popular among buyers.

Specs:

Engine - 3.0 litre Dicor Water-Cooled Turbocharged Intercooled Diesel

Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) - 2,950 kg

Wheelbase and Turning Radius - 3,150 mm and 6,350 mm

Mileage - 12-14 Km/L

Engine and Performance

Packed with 3.0 litre 2,956 cc 4SP Water-Cooled Turbocharged Intercooled Direct Injection Common Rail Diesel motor, Xenon Single Cabin churns out a maximum power of 72 hp @ 3,000 rpm and humongous 223 Nm torque @ 1,600 - 2,000 rpm.

Talking further about the performance, its 5-Speed forward and 1-Reverse Synchromesh gear transmission box and Single Plate Dry Friction Diaphragm type clutch takes it to the maximum speed of 120 km/h and with gradeability of 32%, steeps are not at all a problem.

Vehicle Built and Load Capacity

The wheelbase and turning radius dimensions of 3,150 mm and 6,350 mm are very compatible to dodge every turn and narrow market street roads. The overall and cargo box Length x Width x Height (L x W x H) dimensions of 5,361 x 1,860 x 1,730 and 2,565 x 1,675 x 415 mm along with ground clearance of 200 mm are also very competitive in providing Xenon edge over other. And, the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of 2,950 kg is too one of the highest rated in the pick-up market.

Handling and Suspension

Equipped with Tiltable and Collapsible column for power steering, Xenon Single Cabin is quite easy to mover around on any given terrain with load full to its capacity and keep driver everything but not fatigued. Coming down to suspension unit, there is Semi Elliptical Leaf Springs at the front and 2-Stage Semi Elliptical Leaf Springs at rear along with Anti-roll bar at both ends as well.

Braking and Safety

The brakes are very important aspect of Xenon trucks with Vacuum Assisted Independent Hydraulic Brakes at front (Disc) and rear (Drum) wheels with Tandem Cylinder and Tandem Booster helping driver to stop with effective alertness.

More safety features are been provided in Xenon Single Cabin Pickup including seat belts, fog lamps, door intrusion beams, headlamp adjustment and all steel body.

Design and Comfort

Taking about the design, Xenon Single Cabin has very modern looks and aesthetics with features like body colored front bumpers, chrome grille, wheel caps and aerodynamic structure. Inside the cabin, there are bucket seas with headrest and lumbar support, mobile charging point, ample of space and overall coziness.