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Tata will launch its smallest SUV in India on August 4, will cost less than Rs 5 lakh
The country’s leading automaker Tata Motors can soon introduce its new car Tata HBX in India. According to the reports, this car can be presented on August 4. Although the company has not yet disclosed the name of this car. It is believed that its name could be HBX Mini SUV.
The Hornbill will be the company’s smallest SUV and the design of this 5 seater, sub 4 meter model is taken from Tata’s flagship SUV Harrier and Safari. Ahead of the launch of this SUV, sources had informed that the production of this car has started and it is ready to be dispatched to the dealers.
The company’s Impact 2.0 design will be available in this micro SUV. Its front design will be similar to that of the Harrier, which will come with Tata’s signature ‘Humanity Line’ grille. After the Altroz hatchback, the Hornbill is the second model in the company’s lineup to be built on the ALFA (Agile Light Flexible Advanced) platform. Due to this, it is also expected that it will get excellent safety and this SUV will achieve a tremendous safety rating.
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Improved version of Hyundai Creta launched in Indian market: Check it out here
Hyundai India launched the much-awaited Creta Knight Edition in the country at a starting price of Rs 13.51 lakh (ex-showroom, all-India). This new variant is available in both petrol and diesel engine options and can be had either with a manual or an automatic transmission unit. To read more about the Creta Knight Edition, click here. In addition to this, the company has also introduced a model-year update for the Hyundai Creta with new feature additions.
The 2022 Hyundai Creta is now available in a new Denim Blue colour option and the Highline TPMS is now standard across all variants. The SX (O) trim now also gets a glossy black centre console. Furthermore, the company will offer the iMT option on the 1.5-litre petrol ‘S’ variant to further expand choices for the customers. The new S+ variant powered by a 1.4-litre T-GDi petrol engine with 7DCT now gets an additional set of features, such as –
– Smart panoramic sunroof
– 16-inch black alloy wheels
– Smartphone wireless charger
– Rear Disc Brakes
– Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
– Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
– Hill start assist control (HAC)
– Paddle shifters
– Metal pedals
– Electric and auto-folding ORVMs
– Power window auto up/down
Mechanically, the SUV continues to be powered by the existing petrol and diesel engine options.