Tata H7X 7-Seater SUV – When Will It Launch?
Tata H7X 7-seater SUV is likely to be based on the re-worked OMEGA platform that underpins the Harrier.
Speculations were on rife that Tata will unveil the 7-seater Harrier – codenamed H7X at the 2020 Auto Expo. If latest media report is to be believed, the 7-seater premium SUV will be launched in 2019. Though, Tata is yet to make an official announcement on the launch timeline of this SUV. The report further claims that the 7-seater Harrier will be one of 3 major Tata launches scheduled in 2019.
The much-awaited Tata Harrier is scheduled to be launched in January 2019. This model will be followed by a premium hatchback – codenamed 45X in mid-2019. The 7-seater SUV is likely to be launched by the end of 2019. It is reported that the H7X will be built on a reworked version of the OMEGA architecture that also underpins the Harrier. The platform is likely to be stretched out to accommodate 3rd row of seats. The 5-seater model offers an excellent cabin space for both front and rear occupants, and the 7-seater model will continue to offer similar space for all-3 rows.
The Tata H7X will be different in looks compared to the Harrier. It will have different silhouette and will be launched with a different name as well. The SUV will be powered by the same Fiat-sourced 2.0-litre MJD diesel engine, which Tata called KRYOTEC. While powering Harrier, this engine produces 138bhp and 350Nm of torque. The H7X will receive the more powerful version of the engine, which is likely to offer 170bhp of power and 350Nm of torque.
The Tata Harrier is likely to be priced in the range of Rs 13 lakh – Rs 18 lakh. It is expected that the H7X will cost around Rs 16 lakh to Rs 21 lakh. Upon its launch, the SUV will rival the likes of Mahindra XUV500 and the upcoming MG SUV.
Expected Launch – Our Take
While the launch timeline for the 7-seater SUV is still unclear, media speculations are on rife that the launch could take place by the end of 2019 or early 2020. With this SUV, Tata will debut the BSVI compliant diesel engine and an automatic option. BS6 emission norms will kick-in from April 2020, and we believe that the launch could take place in the Q1, 2020. Read – Tata Harrier 7-seater SUV – 5 Interesting Facts
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