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Tata Motors Announces HORIZONEXT

Unveils customer-focused strategy for Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Business

An industry first of 8 new simultaneous launches, across 5 brands

Pune, June 19, 2013: Tata Motors today announced HORIZONEXT, an aggressive

customer-focused strategy for its Passenger Vehicles business. It also unveiled 8 newly

upgraded and enhanced products, across 5 brands. These vehicles will soon be available at

dealerships.

HORIZONEXT, a four-pronged customer-focused strategy, provides the best customer

experience -- from best vehicle experience to superlative purchase experience and followed by

technology-intense after market service support. The four pillars for this strategy are:

• Intense product focus

• Focus on world-class manufacturing practices

• Enriched customer purchase experience

• Consistent quality of service

Speaking at Horizonext, Mr. Karl Slym, Managing Director, Tata Motors, said, “While the

Indian automobile market has become intensely competitive, our goal is to enhance our market

leadership in commercial vehicles and move to a strong podium finish in the passenger vehicle

market. Horizonext is the next step in line with the company’s mission to be passionate in

anticipating and providing the best vehicles and experiences that excite our customers globally.

We are igniting that passion -- so that customers are central to us, in what we are offering in our

products, in the manner we are engaging with them at our dealerships, and in the processes we

have adopted in servicing their vehicles.”

As a precursor to future launches, the company today unveiled 8 improved and enhanced

vehicles, across 5 of its key brands, to provide the best vehicle experience. These include new

enhanced versions of the Tata Indigo eCS, the Tata Sumo Gold, the Tata Nano and the Tata

Indica, with the additions of exciting new colours and graphic designs, enhanced exteriors,

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improved high-quality suspension to offer a better ride, great multimedia entertainment options

and introduction of the Feather-shift gearbox (F-shift gearbox).

The company today also showcased the new CNG range – Tata Indica CNG, Tata Indigo CNG

and Tata Nano CNG -- and the Explorer Edition of the Tata Safari Storme.

Select variants will be phased in the next 90 days.

Mr. Ranjit Yadav, President, Passenger Vehicle Business Units, Tata Motors, said, “Even

as we unveil our business strategy focused on customer needs and wants, we today also

showcased 8 new exciting products, across 5 brands, which is an industry first. These products

clearly indicate the significant improvement we are bringing in our product quality. While we are

working towards our next-generation product pipeline, today we are bringing best-in-class vehicle

experience across different passenger car categories to enhance some of our great existing

brands. Besides offering exciting new features, these cars will be backed by an engaging

purchase experience and a transformed after-sales network".

An Exciting New Range

With the new Tata Indigo eCS, Tata Motors has created a new benchmark. This executive

compact sedan presents significant changes in its exteriors and interiors. The all-new powertrain

redefines performance. A refined CR4 diesel engine cranks out a max torque of 140 Nm at

1800-3000 rpm and delivers 25 kmpl (ARAI certified). While an advanced F-Shift Gear box

makes coasting through city traffic a breeze. The new Duo Float Suspension enhances load

distribution along the constituent elements for a comfortable and smooth drive. With an all new

NVH package that reduces external noise from intruding into the cabin, you’re ensured a refined,

quiet drive.

Prepare to be amazed by pure power and performance of the new Tata Sumo Gold. The

roaring CR4 engine along with top-notch features is guaranteed to bring you more style and

comfort than ever before. The Dual AC cooling and Bluetooth/USB connectivity it offers is a

first-in-class feature. This powerful SUV comes with a best in segment 5m turning radius and

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high performance clutch that gives you 1lac kms of tension free driving experience, returning a

splendid fuel economy of 15.3 kmpl, making it a pleasure to drive anywhere

The new Tata Nano now is even more exciting with the introduction of an array of new

features available on the Tata Nano, including remote keyless entry, twin gloveboxes, and a

four-speaker AmphiStream™ music system with Bluetooth™ USB and Aux-in connectivity.

Thanks to a stylish and refreshed interior, handsome new exterior colours, and chrome exterior

accents, Tata Nano’s big personality has been made even bigger. New additions are the fresh

and stylish Nano Personalization Kits, enabling owners to customize their Nano with one of four

unique identities: Jet, Alpha, Remix, and Peach. The car will be available in dealerships by July

2013.

The new Tata Indica comes with luxurious dual tone interiors, new transmission and striking

new exteriors, which delivers a whole new experience. The new transmission with Smart-shift

gear technology (New TA65* gear transmission) is mated to a refined and powerful diesel

engine. This results in effortless and smooth gear shifts and a class leading fuel efficiency of 25

kmpl (for the BS4 variant). It is also complemented by new Dual Path Suspension that ensures

best-in-class ride, handling and driveability on all kinds of terrains.

Tata Motors showcased ‘THE REAL SUV’ in a new avatar. The Explorer Edition of the Tata

Safari Storme further builds on to the utility, ruggedness and off-roading characteristics. The

Explore Edition takes the adventure and fun of Safari Storme to the next level. The range of

accessories in the Explore Edition include BLAUPUNKT – Touchscreen Double DIN Infotainment

system, stylish nudge guard, door visors, explorer decals and adventure gears like camping

kits, backpack etc. These accessories will initially be available in select Tata Motors outlets.

About Tata Motors

Tata Motors is India's largest automobile company, with consolidated revenues of Rs. 1, 88,818

crores ($ 34.7 billion) in 2012-13. Through subsidiaries and associate companies, Tata Motors

has operations in the UK, South Korea, Thailand, Spain, South Africa and Indonesia. Among

them is Jaguar Land Rover, the business comprising the two iconic British brands. It also has an

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industrial joint venture with Fiat in India. With over 7.5 million Tata vehicles plying in India, Tata

Motors is the country’s market leader in commercial vehicles and among the top in passenger

vehicles. It is also the world's fourth largest truck and bus manufacturer. Tata cars, buses and

trucks are being marketed in several countries in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, South Asia,

South East Asia, South America, CIS and Russia.

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