Tata has showcased HBX (which it still calls concept interestingly) that would become its smallest SUV yet. It's almost production ready, since the concept H2X was shown to us first at the 2019 Geneva Motor show. The HBX will be positioned below the Nexon when it goes into production.
Tata HBX- Front three quarter
After the Altroz, HBX is the second car to utilize the new modular platform - ALPHA. While the production-ready model remains close to concept. Some of the styling has indeed been toned down as though the overall design remains very similar to the H2X. The face features a split-headlamp setup with the main unit located on the bumper (like the Harrier) along with the brand’s ‘Humanity Line’ design element. On the sides, the HBX prominent belt-line, squared out wheel arches are immediately noticeable. At the back, there is a prominent crease that divides the tailgate, a sharp rear windscreen and modern-looking tail-lamps. The concept was standing on blacked-out alloy wheels with knobby tyres. Interestingly, the car also features a roof-mounted carrier.
Tata HBX - Rear three quarter
The HBX wheelbase is relatively short at 2,450mm. And measures 3,840mm long, 1,822mm wide and 1,635mm tall. The dimension are close to a premium hatch in almost all respects expect the height. The HBX is likely to powered by1.2-litre, three-cylinder naturally-aspirated petrol engine that produces around 86bhp of power. It's the same unit found in the current cars like Tigor. It's likely to get a 5-speed manual gearbox as standard with no automatic at the beginning at least.
The HBX will likely be creating a segment of its own and will likely have no rival when launched. Still if you wish to compare, perhaps S-Presso is its closest competitor, other one being KUV100.
