Tata Motors plans aggressive push for its existing model lineup in the country. The automaker will update its five popular SUVs along with the Altroz premium hatchback by the end of this year. Here’re key details of the upcoming updated Tata cars.
New Tata Nexon EV
Testing of the 2022 Tata Nexon EV is currently underway in the country. The new model will come with a bigger 40kWh battery pack offering a range over 400km on a full charge. It might also get selectable re-generation modes and electronic stability program (ESP). The existing 30.2kWh battery that promises a range of 312km, will continue to be offered on the lower variants. The electric SUV will be assembled with newly-desgined 16-inch dual-tone diamond cut alloy wheels.
New Tata Nexon
The home-grown automaker is likely to bring in the CNG variant of the Tata Nexon subcompact SUV this year. It will come with a 1.2L, 3-cylinder turbo petrol engine paired to a factory-fitted CNG kit. The system will deliver a peak power of 73bhp and 95Nm of torque. Similar to the new Tata Tiago and Tigor CNG, the Nexon CNG model will offer an ARAI-certified fuel economy of 26.49km/kg.
Tata Altroz Automatic
Tata Motors has confirmed that it will launch the Altroz automatic variant sometime this year. The new variant will come with the 1.2L, 3-cylinder turbo petrol engine paired to a 7-speed DT-1 dual-clutch automatic transmission. The new gearbox is said to be designed for compact cars with torque up to 200Nm. Compared to the conventional DCT and torque convertor automatic gearboxes, Tata’s new DCT will be more affordable.
Tata Punch CNG, Diesel
The automaker aims to further expand the Punch mini SUV model lineup this year with the addition of new CNG variant. The CNG kit will be offered with the 1.2L petrol engine that’s good for 85bhp and 113Nm. Though, the new Tata Punch CNG will be slightly less powerful and torquier than its petrol version. It will deliver power close to 70-75bhp and torque around 100Nm. Tata is also working on the Punch diesel and Punch EV, but their launch timeline is yet to be revealed.
Tata Safari Petrol
Tata Motors will soon introduce the Safari SUV with a new 1.5L turbo petrol engine. The new gasoline unit will be offered with three gearbox options – a 6-speed manual, a 6-speed torque convertor automatic and a DCT automatic. No cosmetic and feature changes will be made to the Safari petrol. It will look similar to the diesel version and come with the same set of features.
Tata Harrier Petrol
Similar to the Safari, the Tata Harrier petrol will be made available with a new 1.5L turbo motor benefited with direct injection system. It will be more powerful and efficient than the MPFI (multi point fuel injection) engines. In fact, it will have lower emission levels. Its power and torque are expected to be around 160bhp and 250Nm respectively. The Harrier petrol could be offered with multiple drive modes and paddle shifters with automatic gearbox.
