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Ahead of launch, production-specific Tata HBX spotted testing: Details here
Last updated on Nov 02, 2020, 05:53 pm
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Tata Motors is expected to launch its HBX crossover in India by early-2021. In the latest development, a production-specific test mule of the upcoming car has been spotted testing, revealing its key design highlights.
As per the snaps, it will have a slightly sloping roofline, square-ish tail lamps, and a split headlight setup.
Here's our roundup.
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Exteriors
Tata HBX: At a glance
![Tata HBX: At a glance]( "Tata HBX: At a glance")
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The Tata HBX will be based on the 'Agile Light Flexible Advanced' (ALFA) platform. It will have a sloping roofline, a 'tri-arrow' grille, a muscular bonnet with sculpted lines, a split headlamp setup with LED DRLs, and thick roof rails.
On the rear end, it will have small, square-shaped taillights and a boot lid set deep within a chunky bumper.
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Power and performance
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The Tata HBX is likely to draw power from a BS6-compliant 1.2-liter petrol engine that generates 85hp of maximum power at 6,000rpm and 113Nm of peak torque at 3,300rpm. The motor will come mated to a 5-speed manual or an automatic gearbox.
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Interiors
How will the cabin look like?
![How will the cabin look like?]( "How will the cabin look like?")
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The Tata HBX will have a 5-seater cabin with a boxy-themed dashboard, square-shaped AC vents, faux tied-down straps, compass, and an Altroz-sourced flat-bottom steering wheel.
The crossover will house a semi-digital instrument cluster and a 7-inch 'floating' touchscreen infotainment console with support for the latest connectivity options.
For safety, it will offer dual front airbags, a speed alert system, and a parking camera.
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How much will it cost?
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The Tata HBX should make its way to India by early-2021 and is likely to start at around Rs. 5 lakh. Once launched, it will go against rivals like Mahindra KUV100 NXT, Maruti Suzuki Ignis, and the upcoming Nissan Magnite.
