Tata HBX Concept Based Mini-SUV Launch Confirmed For Financial Year 2020-21: Detail & Expected Price

Tata Motors has confirmed that a final, production-spec mini SUV based on the Tata HBX concept will launch in India during the latter half of the financial year 2020-21. The HBX concept was unveiled at the recent Auto Expo.

Tata HBX Concept Based Mini-SUV Launch Confirmed For Financial Year 2020-21: Details And Expected Price

A production model was expected to be launched later this year, but the launch has been postponed because of the shutdown imposed in order to contain the Covid-19 pandemic. In fact, the company is currently operating with a lesser number of personnel.

Tata HBX Concept Based Mini-SUV Launch Confirmed For Financial Year 2020-21: Details And Expected Price

Speculation is that Tata could offer their 1.2-litre, direct-injection, turbo-petrol engine with top-of-the-line HBX models. Entry level models will feature the 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engines that are featured on the company's Tiago, Tigor, and Altroz models.

Tata HBX Concept Based Mini-SUV Launch Confirmed For Financial Year 2020-21: Details And Expected Price

This engine is a BS6 compliant, three-cylinder, four valve one that produces 84 brake horse power and 113Nm of torque. The engine comes mated to a five-speed manual & AMT with the Tiago and the Tigor, and mated only to a five-speed manual with the Altroz.

Tata HBX Concept Based Mini-SUV Launch Confirmed For Financial Year 2020-21: Details And Expected Price

The Tata HBX will become the second vehicle, after the Altroz, to feature the company's ALFA architecture. The mini-SUV has tall and upright stance, and a muscular looking front. The interiors of the vehicle are expected to be almost similar to the HBX concept that was showcased.

Tata HBX Concept Based Mini-SUV Launch Confirmed For Financial Year 2020-21: Details And Expected Price

Expectations are that the Tata HBX production-spec model will feature a semi-digital instrument cluster, automatic climate control, and a floating type infotainment system. Safety features will include ABS with EBD, dual airbags, a seat belt reminder alarm, an over-speeding alarm, and reverse parking sensors.

Tata HBX Concept Based Mini-SUV Launch Confirmed For Financial Year 2020-21: Details And Expected Price

The Tata HBX is expected to be priced roughly between Rs 5 lakh and Rs 8 lakh, ex-showroom. The HBXdoes not have any direct competition at the moment. Vehicles that are closest are the Maruti Suzuki Ignis, and the Mahindra KUV100.

Tata HBX Concept Based Mini-SUV Launch Confirmed For Financial Year 2020-21: Details And Expected Price

Thoughts About Tata Confirming Launch Of The HBX Production-Spec Model For FY 2020-21

With the whole country on a 21 day lock down, and uncertainty after, we expect most manufacturers to postpone launches towards the end of the year and early next year. We think Tata will launch the mini-SUV between January and March next year. Besides, confirming a launch ‘during a financial year' is a brilliant way so saying ‘we're launching only next year'.

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Article Published On: Wednesday, March 25, 2020, 12:51 [IST]
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