Tata Sumo is a multi-utility vehicle produced by India's largest automotive companyTata Motors. The vehicle was launched in 1994 and was one of the first passenger vehicles designed in India. The Sumo received an extensive facelift in 2004 and was renamed the Sumo Victa in face of competition from relatively modern competitors. The Sumo is said to have got its name from Mr Sumant Moolgaonkar, (Su-Mo) who was instrumental in a anumber of revolutionary changes in TELCO and bringing about significant progress. Within three years of its launch Tata Motors sold 100,000 Sumo vehicles.