Tata Motors will launch the Tata Xenon Yodha in
India on 3 January, the company recently announced in a release. It will be
company’s first new launch next year.
It’s unclear whether the Tata Xenon Yodha will be a
new variant or an updated version of the pickup truck. Media reports say that
the Xenon Yodha will be a cosmetic update with some styling changes and
equipment revisions. The speculation is being made on the basis of spy shots of
the facelifted model which surfaced in October and last month.
The exterior of Tata Xenon Yodha will likely feature
restyled bumpers, revised grille, reshaped fog lamps and new design wheels.
Inside the pickup, changes may include new upholstery and trim, and fitment of
an infotainment system. Some other utilitarian changes also could be made to
enhance the value of the vehicle.
If the Tata Xenon Yodha turns out to be a facelifted
Tata Xenon, it will likely be available in single cab and double cab styles.
Currently the Xenon single cab and Xenon double cab are available with a
3.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine that develops 96.5 hp and 223 Nm
of torque and a 3.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine that produces 114 hp and 250 Nm of torque.
The Xenon double cab is also offered with a
3.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine that delivers 150 hp and 300
Nm of torque. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard.
