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Tata Motors lines up three new small SUVs for launch later this decade, eyeing a stronger market share in the hotly contested sub-4 metre segment
Tata Motors’ next product offensive will include a wide range of new SUVs, including three sub-4 metre models designed to compete in India’s most competitive segment. The company will launch two of these three sub-4 small SUVs within three years.
This November, Tata Motors will launch the facelifted Punch. The updated model will likely feature a thoroughly revised exterior inspired by the Punch.ev and have tweaked headlamps, redesigned bumpers, and new 16-inch alloy wheels. More significant improvements are expected inside, with a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment replacing the current model’s 7.0-inch unit and a 4-inch driver information display being swapped with a larger panel.
The new Tata Punch will likely come with the same 1.2-litre petrol and petrol-CNG engines as the current model. The same goes for the 5-speed manual and automated manual transmission options. That said, while the current Punch CNG is available only with the 5-speed manual transmission, the new Punch CNG is expected to be available even with the 5-speed automated manual transmission.
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Sometime in 2027, Tata Motors will launch the second-generation Nexon (codename: Garud). Based on a thoroughly updated version of the current model’s X1 platform, the redesigned model will likely be offered with the familiar 1.2-litre petrol and petrol-CNG engines. However, it may not be offered with the 1.5-litre diesel engine, owing to the stricter BS7 emission norms that could shoot up costs to an unfeasible level. The future model should boast a host of new premium features, including a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, power driver’s seat, and Level 2 ADAS.
Also in the pipeline is a younger sibling of the next-gen Sierra, internally called ‘Scarlet.’ This model will feature a boxy and masculine character like Mahindra’s Thar and Maruti Suzuki’s Jimny. However, unlike these body-on-frame sub-4metre SUVs, Tata Motors’ squarish sub-4 metre SUV will be a monocoque model, prioritising comfort, driving dynamics, and efficiency above off-road prowess.
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The Scarlet’s monocoque construction will also make it easy for Tata Motors to develop a pure electric derivative, which could potentially compete with Kia’s upcoming Syros EV. Positioned between the Nexon and Sierra, the future model could be priced from around 9.5 lakh (ex-showroom). We expect this model to arrive in showrooms sometime in 2028.
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