The Tata Blackbird SUV is said to make its debut in late 2023 or early 2024 and will take on the rivals like the Hyundai Creta SUV in India
Midsize SUVs are currently getting extremely popular in the country and are enjoying strong demand in the market. A number of carmakers will soon be launching their new offerings in this segment and Maruti is also gearing up to launch a new Tata-Nexon-based premium midsize SUV to take on the rivals like the VW Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, Hyundai Creta, Maruti Grand Vitara, and the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder. To be called the Tata Blackbird, here is everything you should know about the new upcoming Tata-Nexon-based coupe midsize SUV in India.
Exterior Design
From what we know so far, this new SUV will share most of its styling cues with the Tata Nexon but will boast a slightly larger footprint and a more aggressive road presence. For starters, it is likely to get a new front fascia that will be largely dominated by a new front grille, bold headlamps, and a new bumper with a faux skid plate in the centre. The hood will also get strong character lines and will give the Tata Blackbird a strong front fascia. The side profile will be largely dominated by the coupe-like slopping roofline, new alloy wheels, and prominent shoulder lines. In addition to this, the Blackbird might also offer a longer wheelbase when compared to the Tata Nexon. At the rear, you will notice a prominent coupe-like look with a sloping rear glass and bulky rear bumper. More details however are yet to be known.
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Cabin
Inside, the new Tata Blackbird is expected to boast a premium dashboard layout, a long features list, and a comfortable seating experience. From what we know so far, the new Tata Blackbird is likely to offer a fresh cabin which will be very different from what we get with the Tata Nexon. The centre of the dash is expected to feature a large free-standing infotainment system which we will also get a new auto climate control unit, a fully digital instrument console, and more. Needless to say, the seats will be extremely comfortable and will offer an ample amount of space for the front as well as the rear passengers. The quality levels too will be impressive and in all, the Blackbird will definitely give a strong competition to the rivals with its cabin.
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Features
On the features front, the new Tata Blackbird SUV is likely to be offered with features like automatic climate control, push-button start, steering mounted controls, connected car tech, auto-dimming IRVM, electrically operated ORVMs, front seat ventilation, wireless charging, cooled storage console, digital instrument console, a new infotainment system with features like Android Auto and Apple Carplay, automatic lights, automatic wipers, and more. On the safety front, it is likely to be offered with ADAS safety tech in addition to the standard safety features like dual airbags, ABS, EBD, rear parking sensors, seat belt reminders, speed warnings, and more. For those wondering, ADAS safety tech consists of features like lane departure warning, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, forward collision mitigation, driver attention monitoring and rear cross-traffic assistance.
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Powertrain
If reports are to be believed, the new Tat Blackbird is likely to be offered with a 1.5L turbo petrol and the same 1.5L diesel engine that is being offered with the present iteration of the Tata Nexon. Both these engines will be offered with both manual as well as automatic gearbox options and will offer a strong performance and commendable fuel economy. In addition to this, the brand might also offer the new Tata Blackbird with an all-electric powertrain. More details are yet to be known.
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Rivals And Price
The new Tata Blackbird is expected to launch in India somewhere in late 2023 or early 2024. Once launched, it will be positioned between the Nexon and the Harrier in the brand’s line-up and will take on the rivals like the VW Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, Hyundai Creta, Maruti Grand Vitara, and the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder. We are expecting the Tata Blackbird price in India to start from around Rs 12-13 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Tata is expected to soon share more details about the new Tata Blackbird in India.
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