Tata Motors had a blockbuster exhibiting at Auto Expo 2023, with a number of fashions on show in varied states of manufacturing readiness. However, whereas Tata’s announcement was fairly scant on particulars, we’ve acquired a bit extra info from firm sources, particularly round when these cars might be launched. The merchandise are a fair mixture of EV and ICE merchandise, however whereas the latter contains petrol and CNG fashions, there was no phrase on additional diesel improvement, which suggests the current 1.5-litre engine within the Nexon, and the Fiat-sourced 2.0 within the Harrier and Safari, will soldier on for a while.

New Tata Sierra launch in 2025 with new 1.5 petrol engine

Undoubtedly the largest star on the Tata Motors stall, the second iteration of the Sierra EV idea has inched ever nearer to production-ready guise. Now with 4 doorways and an inside with typical controls and switchgear, it’s clear this mannequin is in its ultimate phases of improvement. However, whereas the idea is an EV constructed on Tata’s Gen 2 structure – a closely modified ALFA platform – what we now know is that it’ll additionally get a petroleum engine. It will possible use Tata’s new-gen 1.5-litre direct injection turbo-petrol engine introduced on the Auto Expo, which can produce between 160 and 180 horsepower. This engine may also discover its means into the Harrier, Safari and Curvv SUVs.

Tata Avinya Gen 3 EV launch in 2025

The Tata Avinya, proven to media in 2022 and to the general public for the primary time at Auto Expo, is the novel idea that previews the model’s first Gen 3 EV – constructed on a bespoke skateboard platform. It seems so futuristic, it could appear a launch can be an extended whereas away, however it is going to, actually, go on sale lower than three years from now. Its vary is touted to be greater than 500km, which, on the fee battery tech is creating, doesn’t appear too far-fetched for 2025. What will evolve and develop quickly, nevertheless, is its inside, which in present guise, is minimalist and extremely conceptual. Unlike the opposite cars on this listing, the manufacturing model of the Avinya is not going to have an ICE counterpart.

Tata Harrier EV launch in 2024

The electrical model of the Harrier was additionally a vastly welcome sight, because it introduced with it some large revelations. For one, a visible refresh with some purely EV cues, like a blanked-off grille and aero-efficient alloy wheels, but additionally different parts that we might see on a facelift of the SUV that initially launched in 2019. The EV model, launching in 2024, might be a Gen 2 car, in that it’ll use a closely modified model of the OMEGA platform. It may also get the choice of two electrical motors, making it the primary time the Harrier is obtainable with 4WD. Expect the 1.5 turbo-petrol to hitch the vary too, and an electrical Safari (codename: Eturna) gained’t be far off both.

Tata Curvv India launch in 2024 with petrol and EV powertrains

The Curvv coupe SUV idea too made a return, this time in a daring pink shade, with extra production-ready parts, equivalent to a grille and fog lamps, extra road-ready wheels and tyres, and better-defined bodywork and interiors. And, very like the Sierra, it is going to get each EV and ICE powertrains. The petrol engines it is going to be powered by are the aforementioned 1.5 direct-injection turbo, in addition to a new-generation 1.2-litre direct injection turbo, which might additionally discover its means into the Nexon. This model, in fact, will use a modified Nexon platform, albeit stretched to past 4m in size.

Tata Tiago EV Blitz launch in FY2024

On show at Auto Expo 2023, albeit with little fanfare, was a sporty variant of the Tata Tiago EV – a possible electrical sizzling hatchback. Visually, the mannequin will be informed aside by its black alloy wheels, minor styling prospers and a blue bolt motif subsequent to the EV badge. Other than that, Tata didn’t launch any info on powertrain or chassis upgrades, however we now know it is going to be launched in FY2024, which suggests it might hit showrooms earlier than the top of calendar yr 2023. A non secular successor to the short-lived Tiago JTP?

Tata Altroz and Punch CNG launch this yr

While we nonetheless didn’t get phrase on the long-awaited Tata Punch EV, what Tata did have on show had been iCNG variants of the Punch and the Altroz hatchback, which now we have learnt might be launching later this yr. With the latter dropping its diesel engine earlier than April, the model is trying to CNG to enchantment to the price acutely aware, and providing CNG within the Punch is equally a no brainer. What’s fascinating is that Tata is on a mission to offer CNG a extra upmarket enchantment and has been providing it in larger variants of the Tiago and Tigor. To this finish, the Punch and Altroz iCNG additionally get a brand new ‘twin-cylinder’ tank association, which is claimed to not impede boot house within the slightest.

New Tata Harrier and Safari Dark Edition launch this yr

Tata already has #Dark editions for the Harrier and Safari, amongst different fashions, and in reality, even up to date them in November 2022 to incorporate the added options launched with the Jet editions, like consolation rear headrests and all-round disc brakes. These newer Dark editions, then, are anticipated to deliver much more updates, and can possible embrace the formal market introduction of the model’s new 10.25-inch touchscreen and new digital instrument cluster. We’ll discover out what else is new, when the pair is launched someday this yr.

Tata Altroz Racer launch nonetheless to be determined

Amidst the timeline of all the brand new Tata Motors launches, one thrilling mannequin on show appears to have an unsure future. The Tata Altroz Racer is a warmer model of the Altroz iTurbo, with its 1.2 turbo-petrol engine turned as much as Nexon spec. That means 120hp and 170Nm, which is a 10hp and 30Nm bump. There was no phrase on chassis upgrades, however the Altroz Racer does get a racy exterior and inside look. It additionally homes the aforementioned new infotainment and instrumentation screens, that are an enormous enchancment over the present Altroz’s set-up. However, with the new-gen 1.2 direct-injection engine (to not point out RDE emissions norms) on the horizon, it’s unlikely the previous engine might be retuned only for this single mannequin at this stage, and so, if the Altroz Racer is to return to life, it could solely be at a a lot later stage.

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