Tata Motors has confirmed that it will unveil an all-new electric SUV concept on April 6, 2022. Sources tell us that this all-new EV SUV concept will preview the upcoming Nexon EV coupe that could go on sale sometime early next year. As exclusively reported by us earlier, the carmaker is working on a stretched version of the Nexon as a mid-size SUV with a Coupe body style. While the concept will showcase the electric version Tata Motors is likely to have IC powertrains also developed for the new SUV.
- Tata Motors could showcase the Nexon Coupe on April 6
- Production version will likely have electric and IC powertrains
- Could go on sale early next year
Tata Motors Nexon EV Coupe: what do the teasers reval
Not much is revealed in the teasers, but it is clear that the new concept will be sharply styled. The front, which is partially shown, features slim DRLs, and a strip connecting them. One can also see triangular lights below. The teaser also shows certain elements like raked roof and alloys. The concept could also feature new elements not seen in other Tata cars. Given how many Tata production cars have closely resembled the concepts, we can expect a lot of the Nexon Coupe’s design to filter into the production version.
Tata Nexon Coupe: design and technical details
The Nexon Coupe will come as a Creta-rivalling mid-size SUV, which will be based on the same X1 platform as the Nexon. Sources tell us that the wheelbase is approximately 50mm longer, achieved by a change to the wheel geometry, whilst the overall length is around the 4.3 metre mark which in terms of size, puts the of the Nexon Coupe smack in the middle of the mid-size SUV segment.
According to sources, the Nexon Coupe would be launched as an EV first. There are no details on the powertrain but it is safe to assume that it will use the same electric drive as the current Nexon EV but with a larger 40kWh battery pack which is expected in the upcoming long-range Nexon EV. It is also likely that the new SUV will feature an upgraded version of the standard Nexon EV’s electric motor with more power and torque than the current 129hp and 245Nm output.
When it comes to IC powertrains, the bigger Nexon Coupe may get a larger 1.5-litre turbo-petrol which the company is understood to be moving ahead with developing. It will also likely carry forward Nexon’s 1.5-litre diesel unit but with upgrades to make it compatible for the upcoming BS6 Stage 2 norms.
Tata Nexon Coupe: expected launch time frame
After the concept’s possible unveil on April 6, the production-version is likely to go on sale in early 2023. It is likely that Tata will showcase it at the 2023 Delhi Auto Expo, and it may go on sale soon after. On its arrival, it will take on the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos. It will be the sole coupe-styled SUV in this price bracket. Mahindra has also greenlighted the coupe version of the XUV700. It would be interesting to see how the market reacts to the new crop of coupe-styled SUVs in this price segment.
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