First Micro SUV by TATA announced – TATA HBX MICRO SUV

Tata has confirmed that the new tata HBX micro SUV will launch in next fiscal year, launch date will confirm later. This adventurous ready car is based on the H2X concept which was unveiled at Geneva Motor Show 2019 and according to TATA, the concept car which is shown in Auto Expo 2020, Delhi was 90% close to the actual production car. Like Tata Altroz this model is based on ALFA platform. ALFA means Agile, Light, Flexible, Advanced. This car was scheduled to launch in the second half of the year, but unfortunately due COVID-19, launch date is delayed and the exact date is not confirmed by the automaker. Tata Motors confirmed that it will be positioned below the Tata Nexon and will call it as Micro SUV. TATA HBX is expected to be launch only in petrol version.

At this point it is not confirmed by the Tata Motors, but the model could debut the Tata’s direct-injection version’s 1.2L turbo-petrol engine. Base engine option can be Revotron 1.2L petrol engine inspired by Altroz. Like Exterior the interior of the model too will be largely based on the concept car. I expect TATA HBX with best-in-class connectivity feature in the Infotainment system, automatic climate control and gearbox will be typical 5-speed Manual and an AMT variant. Even the compass will be placed in the dashboard.

Talking about the exterior, they give the car muscular touch with floating style roof rack and the gigantic alloy wheels (sadly the wheel shown in the picture will not be in actual). The front is well built with sleek headlamps and it features the Tata family grille which looks similar to the Nexon facelift and faux plate under the bottom of all side represents the SUV nature and it shows the car is ready to go on a little adventure ride.  From the side, it looks like the boxy design is given and a strong shoulder line meets in the rear. In the rear, the Tri-allow designs LED light is placed and sculpted tailgate. As compared to Maruti Suzuki Ignis the HBX is taller and longer.

As of now the direct-injection engine is not decided the Revotron engine which is inspired by Altroz will come. This engine comes in 1199cc three-cylinder engine which produces 85bhp and torque of 113nm @ 3300rpm.  

At this the point we can safely say that there is no rival but the close rival can be Ignis, S Presso and Mahindra KUV100. Expected price – 5-8lac.

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