At the 2020 Auto Expo last year, Tata Motors showcased a micro-SUV concept known as the ‘HBX’, the production-ready version of which is expected to be named Hornbill. While Tata Motors is yet to confirm a specific launch date for the car, the HBX/Hornbill has been spied on test a host of times in the past few months, and the latest spy shots reveal more information about the car.
While the micro-SUV is still largely wrapped in camouflage, some elements are left uncovered, including a part of the front fascia, as well as the alloy wheels. The HBX will be based on Tata’s Impact 2.0 design philosophy, and hence, will feature a split-headlamp design with LED DRLs on top, while the main headlamp cluster is positioned lower down.
What’s more is that the car features a piano black grille, similar to the one seen on the Nexon, while the Tata logo is hidden. The test mule appears to be the top-end trim since it does come with fog lamps, while it also gets diamond-cut dual-tone alloy wheels. At the rear, the HBX is expected to get Y-shaped LED tail lamps, while a faux skid plate could also be added.
On the inside, the Tata HBX will get a free-standing touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel with audio, telephone, and cruise control switches, a semi-digital instrument cluster featuring a 7-inch colour display, and push start/stop button that will be placed on the right of the steering wheel.
The HBX/Hornbill will most likely be offered with a sole 1.2-litre three-cylinder NA petrol engine that belts out 86 PS of max power and 113 Nm of peak torque. The transmission duties will be taken care of by a 5-speed manual gearbox, as well as an optional auto.
Tata is expected to price the HBX from around Rs 4 – 5 lakh (ex-showroom) onwards, which will make it the most affordable SUV in Tata’s line-up upon its arrival. The micro-SUV will directly rival the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Ignis and the Mahindra KUV100 NXT.
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