Tata Motors will expand its SUV range this year with 4 new models, in both EV and ICE segments in India
Tata Motors currently sports a diverse portfolio of cars spread across multiple segments. Keeping up with the SUV trend, the Indian carmaker will introduce four new SUVs this year which include a facelift, an all-new electric car as well as new engine options for the existing SUVs. So, let’s have a look at the details of the 4 Tata SUVs launching this year in India.
1. Tata Punch Facelift
Tata Punch has been in the market since 2021 and after the launch of its electric version with a new design language, the updated version of the micro-SUV is the need of the hour. Recently spotted testing for the first time, the Punch Facelift is expected to go on sale around the festive season 2024. Talking about the design changes, connected LED DRLs, vertically stacked headlamps and updated bumpers are expected, in line with the latest crop of Tata SUVs.
Inside the cabin, expect the Punch Facelift to sport a new two-spoke steering wheel, minor tweaks to the dashboard layout with an updated feature set such as a digital instrument cluster, 10.25-inch infotainment system, 360-degree parking camera, wireless charging and more. Mechanically, the Punch Facelift will remain the same with a familiar 1.2-litre petrol engine under the hood.
2. Tata Curvv EV
Tata Curvv EV will be the next big launch from Tata Motors in the electric vehicle segment. The coupe-SUV was last showcased at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 in its near-production ICE version and it is expected to debut around mid-2024 in its EV guise which will be followed by the introduction of the conventionally powered Curvv.
The exterior design of the Curvv sports a familiar front fascia, flush door handles, 18-inch alloy wheels and a sloping roofline. Based on Tata Motor’s new Generation 2 EV architecture, which is a flexible platform to accommodate multiple body types and powertrains, the car will come with a claimed range of 400-500 kilometres on a single charge.
3. Tata Harrier & Safari Petrol
The petrol-powered versions of the Tata Harrier and Safari are long due and we expect them to debut by the end of this year. Earlier, it was speculated that Tata Motors’ flagship SUVs would get a new petrol engine with the facelift update, however, the new engine was under development at the time of their launch.
The new 1.5-litre tGDi four-cylinder petrol engine will power the Harrier and Safari that was first showcased at the 2023 Auto Expo. This new petrol mill will come with a power output rated at 168 bhp and 350 Nm of peak torque. It will get the option of a 6-speed manual and an automatic gearbox.