In September 2003 a joint venture was signed between Tata Motors and Phoenix Venture Holdings (MG Rover group) for the distribution and sale of the Tata 207 DI in the United Kingdom. In 2006 Tata introduced to the Indian market the 207 DI EX, a single cab version with flat load body and long wheelbase. In Europe the new 2.2 litre "Dicor" turbodiesel common rail engine Euro 4 that produce 140 horsepower was introduced. The 2.2 litre was based on the design of the 2,179 cc PSA DW12 engine and was re-engineered by Tata and AVL.