<![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped - Jalopnik Comments]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped - Jalopnik Comments]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped]]> Rugged Tatas? Is that sexy?

Brian B

]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped]]> this car is a practical copy of the Isuzu bakkie (google image [www.twistgrip.co.za]).

isuzu are popular in south africa.

n

nasos007

]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped]]> Are they really going to follow Ford into hell?

NovaloadMissesPolar

]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped]]> @Euromobile:
I didn't say it wasn't. Just like Santana builds an evolutionary model of the Suzuki Jimny.

M0L0TOV

]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped]]> I can see the Taliban hooning one of these out at the end of it's normal 2nd world depreciation cycle.

-chet

]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped]]> The ONLY option is a 3L turbo diesel with a 5 speed. We need this. Fuck the UAW.

squablow

]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped]]> sweet non-functional roll bar. One set of ta-tas i defintely dont like

i drive a dodge stratus!!!

]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped]]> This is Tatas' iPod rival. It's white, for a start.

And the loadbed is probably big enough to dock your (Tata ) Nano in.

Rust-MyEnemy is stll out there!

]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped]]> Beats the pseudo-HiLux hands down.
Tatas like that really get my attention.

DoctorNine makes tires squeal in terror

]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped]]> @Triborough: I would have said Nissan.

El Ojo

]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped]]> It looks Toyota like.

Triborough

]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped]]> @ash78: Spectacular.

Pete Gaines

]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped]]> @sos10: Yes, I'm a professional hand model so things like that are most important.

CARBOMB

]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped]]> @M0L0TOV: The PS-10 is actually an entirely modern* truck evolved from the old license-built Santana Series models, in much the same way that the Defender is an entirely modern* truck evolved from the original Land Rover Series models.

*I use the term 'modern' in relative terms.

Euromobile

]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped]]> @yellofury: blesses=blessed

yellofury * * * * *

]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped]]> yes but has it been blesses by a priest and chocked by oranges??

yellofury * * * * *

]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped]]> I think the japanese are in trouble....(not to mention America).

Saboth

]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped]]> I always thought American and Japanese pickups were hideous...until I saw this.

That said, the high-torque diesel engine (which should also be pretty fuel-efficient) and impressive gearbox mean that this could be a very functional machine.

The question is: How well will it work?

Spasticteapot

]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped]]> I bet that tubular bumper is called "cattle catcher" in all the markets except India.

The Name's Ash78, Housewares

]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped]]> @CARBOMB: So you really wanted this car but the door handle was a deal breaker?

sos10

]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped]]> Picture Tata_Xenon5: That's the worst interior door handle I've seen on a new car. This thing probably has all the quality of your common Chinese knockoff, but it's Indian, so maybe there's not as much lead. Thanks, but no thanks.

CARBOMB

]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped]]> @HDC:
Thousands of terrorists can't be wrong when they chose the Hilux over comprable trucks.

M0L0TOV

]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped]]> Cash, ass, or noble gas: Nobody rides for free

The Name's Ash78, Housewares

]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped]]> It's nice to see this truck with a double-walled bed. I could never stand the old cheap 80's Toyota's with their single-walled flimsiness.

79TA

]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped]]> Meh. I'd rather have a real Hilux.

HDC

]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped]]> What, no gracias for sending the link? On another note, Fiat will be producing the vehicle in Argentina with their line of JTD engines for export around South America. It's sorta like Iveco reselling the Santana PS-10 (can you say ancient LR Defender platform?)rebadged as the Massiff. Btw, South Africa still gets a RHD version of the F-250 [www.ford.co.za]

M0L0TOV

]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped]]> Give me an extended cab version (instead of the crew), and I'll send you a cheque tomorrow.

Feds

]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped]]> If you're lucky enough to live in certain parts of Pennsylvania roll-over bars and tube bumpers never went out of style...

Gavin082

]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped]]> Damn you Chicken Tax!

badco/LoJ

]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped]]> The 2008 mew model base truck for aspiring warlord to convert to a "technical"!!!

Will look great with drug- crazed, half-naked rebels hanging over the roll bar mounted heavy machine gun!!!

Better fuel mileage and looks for your band of thieving rebel thugs!!!

[en.wikipedia.org])

econobiker

]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped]]> Where's the DVD player? Sat-nav? Leather? Cubbyholes galore? Heated seats? Dual-zone automatic climate control? Satellite radio? 12-speed automatic transmission? Bluetooth? 14 cupholders?

Tsk, tsk. This would never sell here in the States. Except to me. I'd buy one.

Pete Gaines

]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped]]> @josch: And half the weight.

Mad_Science

]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped]]> But is it Xenon equipped?

F_munk

]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped]]> I think I'll take the Saleen endorsed Chinese pickup instead.

79TA

]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped]]> When asked what I'm working on, I just responded to a colleague with the phrase "checking out some pics of new tatas". i expected some response... but he just said "oh... ok" and then walked away. i hope he didn't have a serious question. then again, it's friday.

acarr260

]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped]]> @mofoturbo: more like augmented tatas

Andrewpetty

]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped]]> @mofoturbo: For LHD market too (volume control on left).

LTDScott, Porcubimmer pilot

]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped]]> I'd buy one of these before the H3 pickup. Particularly at half the price...

JoSCh

]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped]]> @mofoturbo: d'oeth...aftermarket*

mofoturbo

]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped]]> Nice aftermarked head unit.

Dare I say....aftermarket tatas?

mofoturbo

]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped]]> wow the US can certainly use another crew cab segment..

crazygutgut

]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped]]> You know I'm beginning to think this might get me in trouble at work. I've seen more tata's on this site than any other I've visited in the last week.

banner77amc

]]> <![CDATA[Tata Xenon Is Rugged, Diesel Equipped]]> This think looks pretty big to me. And pretty nice. Tata has my attention.

CafeRacer1200

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