Tata Telcoline

SUV · 29th July 2005, 13:45

End of August .

Price - 4x4 n 16"rs, AC, Power Steering, Power Windows & Central Locking, Alloy wheels might be standard on the top model - 7.5 Lacs

Its to be launched with the Safari Like Interior's except for the DashBoard which would be retained form the Sierra / Tata Mobile Design.

The rear will have a rexine cover either zipped or the press button type .. so that should protect the luggage from the environment .. And Trust me putting a metal cover for the back will only lead to more rattling .... and limited use of the Load bed, since it restricts the hieght. Unless someone wants to look at it like a 3 box sedan ;-) with 4x4 n large wheel's.

I will post a message once its in Bangalore .. generally it would be in atelast a week or 2 ahead.

man23ish · 1st August 2005, 16:45

Hmm so this one is gonna get launched right after the Safari !! Do we know if this one has a CRDI engine into it.. or atleast if the Telcoline comes in as a Euro-3 vehicle..

SUV · 1st August 2005, 17:01

Being a International Model trust that these are Euro 3 with the "IDI Turbo Diesel + EGR Valve" like the Euro 3 Safari. I dont think there are any plans to launch the Telcoline with a Common Rail in the near future,

Unless Tata's decide that its time to get done with the IDI Cast's ... and go with the 3 ltr Common Rail for the MUV Class. Which would make prodcution Line costs cheaper. Considering that a 30k - 60k Increase across the segment would'nt hurt the Taxi (read SUMO) Segment !!!

man23ish · 1st August 2005, 17:07

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Originally Posted by SUV

Unless Tata's decide that its time to get done with the IDI Cast's ... and go with the 3 ltr Common Rail for the MUV Class. Which would make prodcution Line costs cheaper.

Exactly my point.. I would like to think that TATA's would (should) revamp their production lines and go for economies of cost in the production of the engines.. That would also justify the costs involved in setting up the Common Rail production plant in India in collaboration with delphi.. They probably should look at the volume game..

Well, we have a case of Innova, Fortuner and the Hi-Lux pickups from toyota sharing the same platform.. Any reason that Tata's should not learn from toyota and replicate the same success story in India as well??

SUV · 1st August 2005, 18:16

I beleive the Tata Common Platform will start from the X-over Concept Shown @ the Geneva Show ..... The X-Over is designed to develop a common platform for the MUV / SUV Ssegment But lo

thats still 3 years down the line hopefully ....

Steeroid · 1st August 2005, 18:26

As mentioned elsewhere, Tata's DICOR range of Common Rail motors include a 3 litre version for the Safari and a 2.4 litre 115 bhp version which may find its way into a cheaper Safari, the Sumo or even the Telcoline... they also have this 2.4 litre 135 bhp petrol engine in addition to the 2 litre 120 bhp one.

man23ish · 8th August 2005, 15:50

Somehow, i am finding it hard to believe that TATA is launching two upgraded products back to back.. They've just launched the new-look Safari.. And now TELCOLINE.. Tough to believe..

SUV · 8th August 2005, 17:04

The Telcoline will still have the 90BHP IDI, I was at the Safari DiCor Launch and spoke to a TATA Chap who say's they are not palnning for a DiCor Telcoline since they do not want it to Eat into the Safari Market cos the Pricing for a 4x4 Telcoline would fall in the Safari Lx 4x2 Category .....

UnConfirmed Launch Date - Sep' 2005

man23ish · 8th August 2005, 18:02

A sales-person from TATA motors called me around 1-hour back.. He was trying to sell me the 207-DI EX model.. Saying that the TELCOLINE will be launched only next year.. He also mentioned that TATA's are giving a discount of Rs 30,000 on the 207-DI EX..

My Gut feeling says that TATA's are trying to clear of their inventory before launching the TELCOLINE.. Having said that, i'll be eagerly waiting for the launch..

vivek.singh.73 · 9th August 2005, 02:12

the main question is when is it going to happen..is it ok to expect SUV at 6-7 lakh on road?

Any clues...?

Mpower · 9th August 2005, 03:12

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Originally Posted by SUV

The Telcoline will still have the 90BHP IDI, I was at the Safari DiCor Launch and spoke to a TATA Chap who say's they are not palnning for a DiCor Telcoline since they do not want it to Eat into the Safari Market cos the

That's exactly what I was thinking. If they eventually do, it will be one hell of a rocket. Big engine in an light weight body.

sridhar24 · 9th August 2005, 10:47

So after TATA launch Telcoline, is there any chance of Toyota bringing in the Hilux and Ford launchin Ranger.

man23ish · 9th August 2005, 11:46

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Originally Posted by sridhar24

So after TATA launch Telcoline, is there any chance of Toyota bringing in the Hilux and Ford launchin Ranger.

Probably, but Toyota would first bring in the Fortuner and Ford will try to put a common rail diesel in its endeavour to counter the Safari before even thinking about the HiLux and the Ranger..

man23ish · 14th August 2005, 20:25

Check out the following specs.. I believe these are of the current models..

http://ib.tatamotors.com/value/GetSp...11&GalleryID=6

Manish

SUV · 16th August 2005, 17:17

Check this out

http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/2...crewcab5kw.jpg

Thats what i am going to order as soon as its launched ..... Except it would be Black

29th July 2005, 13:45	#16
SUV BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: BLR Posts: 256 Thanked: 3 Times	Telcoline - Launch End of August . Price - 4x4 n 16"rs, AC, Power Steering, Power Windows & Central Locking, Alloy wheels might be standard on the top model - 7.5 Lacs Its to be launched with the Safari Like Interior's except for the DashBoard which would be retained form the Sierra / Tata Mobile Design. The rear will have a rexine cover either zipped or the press button type .. so that should protect the luggage from the environment .. And Trust me putting a metal cover for the back will only lead to more rattling .... and limited use of the Load bed, since it restricts the hieght. Unless someone wants to look at it like a 3 box sedan ;-) with 4x4 n large wheel's. I will post a message once its in Bangalore .. generally it would be in atelast a week or 2 ahead.
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1st August 2005, 16:45	#17
man23ish BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 626 Thanked: 18 Times	Hmm so this one is gonna get launched right after the Safari !! Do we know if this one has a CRDI engine into it.. or atleast if the Telcoline comes in as a Euro-3 vehicle..
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1st August 2005, 17:01	#18
SUV BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: BLR Posts: 256 Thanked: 3 Times	Euro III - Telcoline Being a International Model trust that these are Euro 3 with the "IDI Turbo Diesel + EGR Valve" like the Euro 3 Safari. I dont think there are any plans to launch the Telcoline with a Common Rail in the near future, Unless Tata's decide that its time to get done with the IDI Cast's ... and go with the 3 ltr Common Rail for the MUV Class. Which would make prodcution Line costs cheaper. Considering that a 30k - 60k Increase across the segment would'nt hurt the Taxi (read SUMO) Segment !!!
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1st August 2005, 18:16	#20
SUV BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: BLR Posts: 256 Thanked: 3 Times	Common Platform I beleive the Tata Common Platform will start from the X-over Concept Shown @ the Geneva Show ..... The X-Over is designed to develop a common platform for the MUV / SUV Ssegment But lo thats still 3 years down the line hopefully ....
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1st August 2005, 18:26	#21
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	As mentioned elsewhere, Tata's DICOR range of Common Rail motors include a 3 litre version for the Safari and a 2.4 litre 115 bhp version which may find its way into a cheaper Safari, the Sumo or even the Telcoline... they also have this 2.4 litre 135 bhp petrol engine in addition to the 2 litre 120 bhp one.
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8th August 2005, 15:50	#22
man23ish BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 626 Thanked: 18 Times	Somehow, i am finding it hard to believe that TATA is launching two upgraded products back to back.. They've just launched the new-look Safari.. And now TELCOLINE.. Tough to believe..
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8th August 2005, 17:04	#23
SUV BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: BLR Posts: 256 Thanked: 3 Times	The Telcoline will still have the 90BHP IDI, I was at the Safari DiCor Launch and spoke to a TATA Chap who say's they are not palnning for a DiCor Telcoline since they do not want it to Eat into the Safari Market cos the Pricing for a 4x4 Telcoline would fall in the Safari Lx 4x2 Category ..... UnConfirmed Launch Date - Sep' 2005
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8th August 2005, 18:02	#24
man23ish BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 626 Thanked: 18 Times	A sales-person from TATA motors called me around 1-hour back.. He was trying to sell me the 207-DI EX model.. Saying that the TELCOLINE will be launched only next year.. He also mentioned that TATA's are giving a discount of Rs 30,000 on the 207-DI EX.. My Gut feeling says that TATA's are trying to clear of their inventory before launching the TELCOLINE.. Having said that, i'll be eagerly waiting for the launch..
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9th August 2005, 02:12	#25
vivek.singh.73 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Noida Posts: 256 Thanked: 32 Times	the main question is when is it going to happen..is it ok to expect SUV at 6-7 lakh on road? Any clues...?
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9th August 2005, 10:47	#27
sridhar24 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,046 Thanked: 88 Times	So after TATA launch Telcoline, is there any chance of Toyota bringing in the Hilux and Ford launchin Ranger.
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14th August 2005, 20:25	#29
man23ish BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 626 Thanked: 18 Times	Check out the following specs.. I believe these are of the current models.. http://ib.tatamotors.com/value/GetSp...11&GalleryID=6 Manish
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16th August 2005, 17:17	#30
SUV BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: BLR Posts: 256 Thanked: 3 Times	Tecloline Pics Check this out http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/2...crewcab5kw.jpg Thats what i am going to order as soon as its launched ..... Except it would be Black
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