Tata Xenon is fast becoming the preferred choice of lifestyle bakkie for the outdoor enthusiast. With its progressive styling and impressive 4x4 handling capabilities, the new XENON rivals its competitors without compromising the renowned “value for money” philosophy Tata has come to be known for.
Built and designed for the outdoor lifestyle, the Xenon offers a combination of driving comforts and the practicality of a bakkie that is also specifically suited to the needs of 4x4 enthusiasts, caravan towing or simply a weekend away in that perfect secluded fishing spot.
Not just a bakkie of leisure and good looks, the Xenon has an impressive list of features that gives it the competitive edge among other lifestyle bakkie options on the market.
The most notable feature are the sleek outer contours that curve upwards along the rear doors and full body colour-coding including the door handles, rear view mirrors and wheel arches. The standard 16” alloy wheels give it an even sportier look. Not even the sizeable load box was overlooked with its stylish high-level brake light on the tailgate.
The plush and comfortable interior makes the Xenon a dual-purpose double-cab that will appeal to both male and female drivers as a reliable workhorse or family transporter. The comfortable cushioned cloth bucket seats (with a leather trim option available) in the front have backrest adjustments and the rear has one bench seat. The ample leg room for the rear passengers is a notable feature making the cabin very spacious for the long distance family holiday trips.
Under the bonnet lies the renowned 3 litre direct common rail diesel engine, the latest injection system that has received unanimous admiration. So, when it comes to towing, the Xenon will get the load wherever you are destined to go without the strain often related to towing caravans or trailers. With this specifically in mind, Tata engineers have purposely designed the rear wheel closer to the end of the load box than normal bakkies to ensure optimum ease of towing and maneuverability when positioning your caravan in that perfect holiday spot.
The Xenon is aptly described as an adventurous bakkie that confidently yearns for the challenge of the roughest 4x4 terrain. Its 26 degree approach and 22 degree departure angles plus an exceptional turning circle makes it possible to tackle the most challenging 4x4 trail. Another useful feature of this bakkie is the 4-wheel drive option also offers a “Shift on the Fly” feature allowing the driver to change into either a 4x2 or a four wheel drive High Range without having to come to a complete stop.
Also on its list of impressive 4x4 features is the standard raised body (with a fully re-enforced mechanical protection plate) that is designed and setup for a variety of bakkie needs. The body build also includes torsion bars which means that should the body need to be further raised this can be done at no additional cost and need only be adjusted accordingly. Furthermore, the mechanical components are housed within the body and chassis, therefore as you raise the body the mechanical components are automatically protected.
In just a few short weeks since the arrival of Xenon in South Africa, it has already become acclaimed for conquering adrenalin pumping terrains that have left the more expensive and renowned 4x4 brands standing in their tracks. Commented Petri de Wet, Presenter of Hier Gaan Ons Alweer, “Tata surprised and impressed many of the drivers on our 4x4 trail when the Xenon was able to venture through terrains that many other 4x4 bakkies and SUV’s were not. The bakkie certainly attracted a lot of attention for its 4x4 abilities as well as its modern styling.”
For ease of loading and secure packing, the load box comes standard with six lashing down hooks positioned inside the load box. The option of adding a tonneau cover or canopy is available as well as full bar work with the provision for spot lights and side steps – all suited to meet the individual needs of the Xenon driver.
For driving comforts over long distances the Xenon offers power steering and an adjustable tilt steering column as well as all the standard comfort features such as air conditioning, front and rear power windows and loads of storage space in the centre console as well as rear folding seats for additional cab loading. A standard radio/CD/MP3 sound system with four speakers and a USD port means you can travel to the tunes of your favourite music played directly from your memory stick.
When considering a family transporter, safety is always an important factor and for this reason the Tata Xenon meets the safety compliance standards of Europe, India, the middle-East and South Africa. Standard safety features on the Xenon include crumple zones, a collapsible steering column, a brake load sensing proportioning valve, central locking, inertia reel locking on all the side seatbelts and side intrusion beams that protect passengers in the event of a side impact collision.
But the most impressive feature of the Xenon is the value-for-money Tata promise!
The Xenon enters the market at just R169 995,00 for the 4x2 double-cab and R194 995,00 for the 4x4 double-cab. Included in the price is a 3 year/100 000km manufacturer’s warranty and a 3 year / 60 000km service plan.
Due to the popularity of Xenon overseas, the South African market has limited stock available so visit a Tata dealer today to view the bakkie or visit www.tatasa.co.za for more details.
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