Team-BHP (https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/)

-   Commercial Vehicles (https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/commercial-vehicles/)

-   -   Tata Xenon Crew-Cab launched : The Downgraded variant of Xenon XT (https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/commercial-vehicles/122932-tata-xenon-crew-cab-launched-downgraded-variant-xenon-xt-5.html)

Hello there , getting a white board is not an issue,because i have a mahindra bolero camper, 4wd,please do check this thread [Goodbye to old faithful (MM540) hello to a new friend (Bolero Camper) ] which is a twin cab pick up and i got it registered from kerala after winning a case against the r.t.o.in 2009.what you really have to think about before taking the plunge is if you really need such a bulk vehicle ?The novelty of the sheer size and the thrill would fade out after some time,city driving is really next to impossible,especially if you are living in a metro, i have a plantation in wynad , so i need a vehicle like this for my estate use as well as personnel off roading which i enjoy . if you still , keen on getting the vehicle , i personally suggest it's better you keep a second small car for the city use. [i do use an alto].

I have been using my Xenon XT for almost last two years in Bangalore. I work in a IT organization and Xenon is my only vehicle for both onroad and offroad. I do not completely agree with the above statement that it is next to impossible to drive in metros. I have used a Vista/Alto whenever I had left my Xenon for service and felt challenged to drive them after being used to Xenon. Below are some points for consideration.

• Parking may be a problem in few instances, but not all the time.
• Driving on roads (except too narrow) and in traffic is not an issue as I have noticed people give way easily to a bigger vehicle than a hatchback or sedan.
• Driving position enhances your driving comfort.

The rear bench can comfortable seat 3 people, however if you plan to drive with 3 people say, 250Km+ at a stretch then it might be bit hard as they cannot lean much due to upright position. Else it's pretty wide to accommodate decently sized 3 people.

I have crossed many toll booths (40-50) in the last two years and though sometimes the agents have asked if this is a yellow board or a white board, but never argued that this was a commercial vehicle or a truck category. I have always paid what we pay for a car and for a white board without any argument.

I have seen at least 2-3 Xenon CrewCab in Bangalore in last one month with white boards, so white board should not be an issue.

I would recommend you first analyze what other factors that you like in this vehicle and how it would benefit you compared to others. Xenon is a Pickup Truck which is totally a different category from a hatchback/sedan. So be mindful. Though being a hard core fan and owner of Xenon I would not recommend you buy it unless you understand what it is meant and capable of and if that meets your criteria.

I have written my ownership review of Xenon XT which is almost the same as Xenon Pickup except for engine. So do read the review and hope it will be helpful.

Tata Xenon XT (EX 4X4) - Ownership Experience: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/4x4-ve...xperience.html

Yes, I just did a 500+500km trip with my Family. (Me, Father, Mother & Sister)

& for such long journeys rear seat is not comfortable even for 2 people.

Roy no BSIV option available in the crew cab variant & BSIII cannot be registered in Delhi\NCR. :Frustrati

Unoczar Good Choice for Ladakh trip, however a 4X4 is allays better. Please keep us updated if you get the white (private) plates. Share the contact number for the dealer as well.



Conjon keep us posted if you get the white (private) plates. Share the contact number for the dealer.

Hi. I think some sense is getting into my head, thinking of settling for a new Dzire.

Anyways, here are details of my POC at Jasper (Auto/Ind.), Basheerbagh
Hassan Khan , 9885272999

Nice fellow, came to my house to share all details of Xenon CC. But, i guess i'll have to disappoint him. Folks at home aren't too excited on seeing this TRUCK!

:) Agreed, but they aren't very far off either.

The "New car prices, deals" would be the thread you should be heading to then, Happy shopping! :thumbs up

+ 1 to Pardus!

My regular drive is a Scorpio Getaway which is much longer and taller than the Xenon. No issues driving in the metro.

However I do feel bad that I'm blocking so much of road space if driving alone. But that conscience attack is equally relevant if you drive any car (howsoever small or big).

Xenon might see a good competition now from Isuzu D-Max Crew cab at 8L ex-showroom. They seem to have opened a showroom in Hyderabad.

Did anyone see the D-Max CC in flesh? Any comparisons?

Are you saying that D-Max has been silently launched? This truck is serious business and superb hardware.

Yes, they've silently launched MU7 and the D-Max in Hyderabad. No one apparently knows why they are doing it silently but thats how it is for now!

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...-launched.html

You may want to check out http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...-launched.html

I spotted the Xenon crew cab with the 3L Dicor engine on my way home, today evening. It had a white registration plate with Bangalore registration (KA51). It definitely stood out from the vehicles around it.

BTW, do they still allow registration for BS3 vehicles in here or KA51 doesn't fall under the metropolitan area?

I have seen the Isuzu showroom at Jubliee Hills check post where we use to have Skoda showroom earlier i guess. they had both the pickup and MU -7 on display. Quite a silent launch.

I finally got to test the Xenon Crew Cab 3 Ltr DICOR.
It is priced between 7.8-8L OTR in KA with white board.
The one I drove was maroon and the finish was OK.
It has IFS front and Leaf rear and had skinny 215 sixe Maxxis tyres.
The front seats were excellent, gearbox was OK and pickup was moderate.
The ride was a bit harsh over sharper bumps, comparable to a Bolero/maruti van back seat .
The back seat is suitable for small folk over short distances.

In my opinion, overall its is comparable to a Bolero, not to a Scorpio.

The only thing holding me back is pathetic tata service and Tatas reputation of being a lemon factory.

Any thoughts?

Today got delivery of my Tata Xenon crew -cab 3.0L DICOR in black color clap: