It measures 4.2Meters in lenght ![[surprise]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Surprise.gif "Surprise [surprise]")
That seems TATA giving bigger better package in small price (S-Cross sized car at Beleno Price ![[clap]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Clap.gif "Clap [clap]")
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That seems TATA giving bigger better package in small price (S-Cross sized car at Beleno Price )
Tata Altroz (X451) Premium Hatchback Launched
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This is just concept, the production model will be under 4 meters in length.
i think they should be concentrating on tiago, tigor and nexon new versions for the year.
Nexon Automatic is due for april. Also nexon aero kit they showed in the auto expo was wonderful. JTP versions of tiago and tigor too looked fantastic.
Nexon Automatic is due for april. Also nexon aero kit they showed in the auto expo was wonderful. JTP versions of tiago and tigor too looked fantastic.
I'm in tune with your optimism, ankathil.arjun! I am as much in the M&M corner as in TML's
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. It is just that with each passing day, the competition gets more & more fierce, so neither of our two home-grown majors have a moment to waste. Both must be quick on their feet if they are to stay in the same ball-park as the MNC competition. Both TML & M&M have good in-house R&D reserves, and to be frank, I want to see both doing well on the automotive map - domestic and (dare I say it!) international. TML has an inherent advantage at this point in that they have JLR (an already established bespoke global brand) in their portfolio. M&M must pull some serious rabbits out of the hat (and not the KUV100 or the Stinger kind) if they wish to continue being taken seriously. No doubt the Scorpio & the XUV were landmarks, but as we all know, the game has moved on.
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Tata 45X concept showcased at 2018 Geneva Motor Show
The Tata 45X concept had its world premiere at Auto Expo 2018 last month, but it was kept inside a closed space there. Finally, at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, Tata Motors is giving a closcl look at the new concept car.
The Tata 45X concept is one of the first models designed using the IMPACT Design 2.0 design language. Tata Motors had promised strong proportions, clean, uncluttered surfacing and exquisite attention to detail with this latest design philosophy and all of that is evident in the new hatchback concept.
At the front, the radically designed show car features the signature humanity line, which is accentuated by dual ultra slim LED headlamps, as well as a digitally inspired lower grille. The positioning of the headlamps well behind the hood gives the car a stealth look at the front. Below them, there are Tri-Arrow patterns in the mid-section, followed by large air inlets on either end of the bumper further below.
On the sides, the belt line first takes a drop almost at the beginning and then strongly rises towards the rear for a sporty look. This way, the driver is left with better side-visibility despite the rising belt line. Other highlights include large, 20-inch wheels wrapped in 235/35 Z R20 tyres, signature Slingshot line amplified by a chrome finisher and surfboard mounted wing cameras.
The rear-end of the Tata 45X is particularly interesting with the prominent roof spoiler. The chrome finisher from the sides continues here, tipping the slim full-LED tail lamps and the Tata Motors logo.
The Tata 45X concept is the first car built on the Advanced Modular Platform (AMP). It measures 4,253 mm in length, 1,850 mm in width and 1,451 mm in height, and has a 2,630 mm wheelbase. Unfortunately, the production version is likely to have a sub-4 metre body to get classified as a small car, at least in India. Its market launch is expected to take place sometime in 2019.
Source:IAB
The Tata 45X concept had its world premiere at Auto Expo 2018 last month, but it was kept inside a closed space there. Finally, at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, Tata Motors is giving a closcl look at the new concept car.
The Tata 45X concept is one of the first models designed using the IMPACT Design 2.0 design language. Tata Motors had promised strong proportions, clean, uncluttered surfacing and exquisite attention to detail with this latest design philosophy and all of that is evident in the new hatchback concept.
At the front, the radically designed show car features the signature humanity line, which is accentuated by dual ultra slim LED headlamps, as well as a digitally inspired lower grille. The positioning of the headlamps well behind the hood gives the car a stealth look at the front. Below them, there are Tri-Arrow patterns in the mid-section, followed by large air inlets on either end of the bumper further below.
On the sides, the belt line first takes a drop almost at the beginning and then strongly rises towards the rear for a sporty look. This way, the driver is left with better side-visibility despite the rising belt line. Other highlights include large, 20-inch wheels wrapped in 235/35 Z R20 tyres, signature Slingshot line amplified by a chrome finisher and surfboard mounted wing cameras.
The rear-end of the Tata 45X is particularly interesting with the prominent roof spoiler. The chrome finisher from the sides continues here, tipping the slim full-LED tail lamps and the Tata Motors logo.
The Tata 45X concept is the first car built on the Advanced Modular Platform (AMP). It measures 4,253 mm in length, 1,850 mm in width and 1,451 mm in height, and has a 2,630 mm wheelbase. Unfortunately, the production version is likely to have a sub-4 metre body to get classified as a small car, at least in India. Its market launch is expected to take place sometime in 2019.
Source:IAB
This looks absolutely drool worthy. I hope they make it as roomy as baleno while keeping kerb weight in check(Nexon is overweight rn). Front facia has that "anonymous" ring to it, the new smiling grill seems to have taken its inspiration from Guy Fawkes mask.
Coming to the rear, sloping rear hatch is exactly to my taste, the rear look less bulky courtesy of the black treatment lower down the bumper.
Tailights reminds of Jaguar's I-pace EV concept, Infact the sideprofiles are very similar!
If spyshots are anything to go by, i doubt those gorgeous tailights and steep rearend gonna make it into the production variant. We might get a larger version of taigo's taillamps and slightly less raked rear. Am i looking at a non-stilt version of nexon here?
Coming to the rear, sloping rear hatch is exactly to my taste, the rear look less bulky courtesy of the black treatment lower down the bumper.
Tailights reminds of Jaguar's I-pace EV concept, Infact the sideprofiles are very similar!
If spyshots are anything to go by, i doubt those gorgeous tailights and steep rearend gonna make it into the production variant. We might get a larger version of taigo's taillamps and slightly less raked rear. Am i looking at a non-stilt version of nexon here?
I also hope Tata maintains its stregnth (which is quite exellent today) and not make paper thin tin cans like Baleno/Swift.
NEXON, Tigor, Zest are strongest vehicles in its class. They might be little overweight but i;ll save your life. Youtube has many videos of owners thanking TATA for solid built after accidents.
NEXON, Tigor, Zest are strongest vehicles in its class. They might be little overweight but i;ll save your life. Youtube has many videos of owners thanking TATA for solid built after accidents.
Tata's X451 hatchback spotted testing in Mumbai
Link - motorbeam
The test mule is heavily camouflaged and reveals very few details. Being in its early stages of development, the test mule gets temporary headlights and tail lights.
Link - motorbeam
The test mule is heavily camouflaged and reveals very few details. Being in its early stages of development, the test mule gets temporary headlights and tail lights.
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Gautam- the AMP platform which will be used in X451 is one of the top platforms in the world in its class as rated by a third party while comparing with MQB under the JV consideration between VW & Tata.
So safety and stability will be guaranteed![[;)]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Wink.gif "Wink [;)]")
So safety and stability will be guaranteed
I really wish there was a little more clarity with terms like "better/stronger", "stable structures". Does that mean stable handling & road-holding? Or are we talking about the degree of stress analysis carried out on the structure (monocoque in this case) to assure torsional rigidity, durability & ruggedness? In the former, the suspension fine tuning would assure whether the vehicle has stable handling. Most European mfrs (including Ford & VW) have established themselves in this regard via the motor sports route, where they have participated actively over the years & incorporated the feedback into their road-going offerings. TML on the other hand is a bit of a johnny-come-lately, but with the JLR acquisition, their RD portfolio - including Jaguar's formidable sporting reputation - makes them equally fair contenders for the handling/road-holding trophy.
As far as structural strength goes, I feel, that with the degree of sophistication & industrial osmosis prevailing in the industry, it is mostly individual mfrs who decide how much cost cutting can be indulged in to offer reasonable "stability". And here again, my money would be on TML, for no other reason than TML's efforts to stick to best industry & segment standards.
Where in-cabin quality (plastics, leather, gadgetry & other frills) is concerned, I'm sure TML is catching up fast & should be up there with best soon.
. Does that mean stable handling & road-holding? Or are we talking about the degree of stress analysis carried out on the structure (monocoque in this case) to assure torsional rigidity, durability & ruggedness? In the former, the suspension fine tuning would assure whether the vehicle has stable handling. Most European mfrs (including Ford & VW) have established themselves in this regard via the motor sports route, where they have participated actively over the years & incorporated the feedback into their road-going offerings. TML on the other hand is a bit of a johnny-come-lately, but with the JLR acquisition, their RD portfolio - including Jaguar's formidable sporting reputation - makes them equally fair contenders for the handling/road-holding trophy. As far as structural strength goes, I feel, that with the degree of sophistication & industrial osmosis prevailing in the industry, it is mostly individual mfrs who decide how much cost cutting can be indulged in to offer reasonable "stability". And here again, my money would be on TML, for no other reason than TML's efforts to stick to best industry & segment standards.
Where in-cabin quality (plastics, leather, gadgetry & other frills) is concerned, I'm sure TML is catching up fast & should be up there with best soon.
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I really wish there was a little more clarity with terms like "better/stronger", "stable structures". Does that mean stable handling & road-holding? Or are we talking about the degree of stress analysis carried out on the structure (monocoque in this case) to assure torsional rigidity, durability & ruggedness? In the former, the suspension fine tuning would assure whether the vehicle has stable handling. Most European mfrs (including Ford & VW) have established themselves in this regard via the motor sports route, where they have participated actively over the years & incorporated the feedback into their road-going offerings. TML on the other hand is a bit of a johnny-come-lately, but with the JLR acquisition, their RD portfolio - including Jaguar's formidable sporting reputation - makes them equally fair contenders for the handling/road-holding trophy.
As far as structural strength goes, I feel, that with the degree of sophistication & industrial osmosis prevailing in the industry, it is mostly individual mfrs who decide how much cost cutting can be indulged in to offer reasonable "stability". And here again, my money would be on TML, for no other reason than TML's efforts to stick to best industry & segment standards.
Where in-cabin quality (plastics, leather, gadgetry & other frills) is concerned, I'm sure TML is catching up fast & should be up there with best soon.
. Does that mean stable handling & road-holding? Or are we talking about the degree of stress analysis carried out on the structure (monocoque in this case) to assure torsional rigidity, durability & ruggedness? In the former, the suspension fine tuning would assure whether the vehicle has stable handling. Most European mfrs (including Ford & VW) have established themselves in this regard via the motor sports route, where they have participated actively over the years & incorporated the feedback into their road-going offerings. TML on the other hand is a bit of a johnny-come-lately, but with the JLR acquisition, their RD portfolio - including Jaguar's formidable sporting reputation - makes them equally fair contenders for the handling/road-holding trophy. As far as structural strength goes, I feel, that with the degree of sophistication & industrial osmosis prevailing in the industry, it is mostly individual mfrs who decide how much cost cutting can be indulged in to offer reasonable "stability". And here again, my money would be on TML, for no other reason than TML's efforts to stick to best industry & segment standards.
Where in-cabin quality (plastics, leather, gadgetry & other frills) is concerned, I'm sure TML is catching up fast & should be up there with best soon.
So technically the JLR platform going to be used in the next round by Tata, were developed under the stewardship of Tata.
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Vinod
Hello Vinod!
It's great hearing from you again - and thank you for filling in the gaps in the TML / JLR saga! I feel a sense of relief & satisfaction that TML has done what it has done.
To have acquired a be-spoke firm like JLR & to have turned it around into profitability seems like a job deserving serious kudos! And now I hope that they are going to put that large bag of R&D goodies to proper use - which they seem to have already started doing with a bang!
It's great hearing from you again - and thank you for filling in the gaps in the TML / JLR saga! I feel a sense of relief & satisfaction that TML has done what it has done.
To have acquired a be-spoke firm like JLR & to have turned it around into profitability seems like a job deserving serious kudos! And now I hope that they are going to put that large bag of R&D goodies to proper use - which they seem to have already started doing with a bang!
I really wish there was a little more clarity with terms like "better/stronger", "stable structures".
Or are we talking about the degree of stress analysis carried out on the structure (monocoque in this case) to assure torsional rigidity, durability & ruggedness?
. Or are we talking about the degree of stress analysis carried out on the structure (monocoque in this case) to assure torsional rigidity, durability & ruggedness?
Don’t know but be it Nano,Vista or even say a 4-star NCAP Zest, they all have unstable structure which can be read in reports.
Hello GautamJ,
Don't worry about it - even the M-B A-class (their first hatchback), failed miserably in the slalom test at its launch - turning turtle in full view of the watching world press! - and Mercedes had to to go scurrying back to the drawing board. The A-class never really recovered from this initial shock!
And so the story goes on - I'm sure TML is well up on the learning curve & won't be looking back anytime soon.
Don't worry about it - even the M-B A-class (their first hatchback), failed miserably in the slalom test at its launch - turning turtle in full view of the watching world press! - and Mercedes had to to go scurrying back to the drawing board. The A-class never really recovered from this initial shock!
And so the story goes on - I'm sure TML is well up on the learning curve & won't be looking back anytime soon.
Yes I have seen the same test mule near swargate Pune area.
I was wondering which car brand it was. It just pass very rapidly and at a glance I could only figure out the temporary headlight and taillight. Thanks for posting.
I was wondering which car brand it was. It just pass very rapidly and at a glance I could only figure out the temporary headlight and taillight. Thanks for posting.