Tata TL

Tata TL
Production period:	since 1998
Class :	SUV
Body versions :	Pick up

The Tata TL (also: Tata 206 / Tata 207DI , Tatamobile , Tata Telcoline , Tata Xenon ) is a pickup truck that has been manufactured by Tata Motors in India since 1988 .

Tata Xenon

1st generation

TL 1st generation 206 / 207DI / Telcoline / Tatamobile
Production period:	1998-2007
Body versions :	Pick up
Engines:	Diesel engines : 1.95–2.0 liters (67 kW)
Length:
Width:
Height:
Wheelbase :
Empty weight :

The Tatamobile 206 was introduced in 1988, the Tata 207DI came in 2002.

In 2005 the Tata TL 4x4 was presented for the Indian market. It was Tata's first offering in the pickup lifestyle segment (and the second in India). It was an upgraded version of the 207DI, which was popular with commercial transport companies.

The vehicle had a naturally aspirated diesel engine with 1948 cm³, which delivered 91 bhp (67 kW). There were various special equipment, such as bull bars , roll bars , power steering , air conditioning and power windows . The pickups were available with single and double cabs. The Tata Telcoline was the reinforced version. In some countries, a 2.0 liter R4 turbo diesel engine from Toyota was also installed, which offered more power. The TL was the most affordable pickup in its class, much cheaper than the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger .

2nd generation

TL 2nd generation Xenon / TL Sprint / Pick-Up
Tata Xenon
Production period:	since 2007
Body versions :	Pick up
Engines:	Diesel engines : 2.2-3.0 liters (103-110 kW)
Length:	4800-5125 mm
Width:	1765 mm
Height:	1860 mm
Wheelbase :	2825 mm
Empty weight :	1825-2025 kg

A revised TL was presented at the 2006 Motor Show in Bologna . In late 2007 he appeared as Tata Xenon . The xenon is powered by the newly developed 2.2 l R4 DiCOR turbodiesel engine with an output of 103 kW (140 hp). A version with a double cabin is also to appear, but initially only for selected markets. The same platform is also used for the Tata Sumo Grande .

The car is being built in Thailand by Thonburi under a joint venture agreement and in Argentina by Fiat . Fiat's first pickup with a separate frame has the same design as the Xenon and is called Fiat Terra . The Xenon XT , a lifestyle pickup with four doors and five seats, was introduced in 2009. The vehicle combines an elegant appearance on the road with the off-road characteristics of a 4x4. Xenon was well received in Europe, particularly in Spain and Italy .

background

SPRINT was the code name of the project to develop Tata's first pickup for the whole world. Most of the world's pickup truck markets (with the exception of the US) are dominated by the major Japanese automakers such as Toyota, Isuzu, Mitsubishi and Nissan. As the study initiated by Tata shows, there is a good opportunity for the TL to capture a substantial part of this market. Tata therefore had a more in-depth market study carried out in Europe, the Middle East, South Africa, Thailand, Australia, Latin America, etc. in order to find out what requirements these markets place on the new pickup.

Aggressive development timing

It takes 36 to 50 months to develop a new product line. It is said that only Toyota has achieved 18 months so far. However, the name SPRINT already indicates that a short development time was particularly important. The team worked around the clock, applying the principle of “competitive development” and spreading the work across nine countries to meet the target and keep key activities running in parallel. The team delivered its work in just 17 months - from the first sketches in December 2005 to the start of production in May 2007.

Presentations and motor shows

The xenon was shown to the public for the first time at the Motor Show in Bologna in December 2006. In March 2007, the prototype also appeared at the Geneva Motor Show . So far, the xenon has been shown in 14 countries in Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, Africa and Southeast Asia.

The Xenon is available with three different driver's cabs, normal and extended cab and double cab, each with right or left-hand drive. There are two engines to choose from - the 2.2 l and the 3.0 l; there are two- or four-wheel drive and two interior colors - dark gray and beige.

Technical specifications

	Xenon 2.2 diesel
Construction period	since 2012
Engine characteristics
Engine type	R4 diesel engine
Displacement	2179 cc
Compression ratio	15.0: 1
Max. Power at min −1	110 kW (150 PS) / 4000
Max. Torque in min -1	320 Nm / 1500-3000
Power transmission
Drive, as standard	Rear wheel drive
Drive, optional	all wheel drive
Gearbox, as standard	automatic transmission
Readings
Top speed	160 km / h
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h	14.1 s
Fuel consumption over 100 km (combined)	7.4 l diesel
CO 2 emissions (combined)	194 g / km
Tank capacity	70 l

Web links

Commons : Tata TL  - collection of images, videos and audio files

• Official website of the Tata Xenon XT
• International website of the Tata Xenon
• Test of the Tata Xenon at 4Wheel Fun

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Tata Motors & Thonburi of Thailand Set up Joint Venture in Thailand for Pickup Trucks , Tata Motors ( Memento of the original from December 6, 2010 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. 
2. ↑ Fiat and Tata Announce Agreement for Pick-up Production in Argentina , Tata Motors ( Memento of the original dated December 6, 2010 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. 
3. ↑ Tata Xenon - Fourth Generation
4. ↑ Page no longer available , search in web archives: Tata's TL Sprint Previews Fiat Pickup (News) , Automotive News Europe, December 11, 2006
5. ↑ Tata Xenon on Italiaspeed.com