The Tata Punch (aka Hornbill) Compact SUV

ashutoshb · 22nd August 2021, 20:42

They might do it the way they did for Tigor EV. Like a web series.

Show the car, give specifications in first episode.

Price, variant launch in the next episode.

Actual launch in season finale.

Latheesh · 22nd August 2021, 20:51

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Originally Posted by skarthiksr

May be a repeat ask. But just curious. Who should look forward towards this car? The car is going to have high ground clearance and based on Pratap Bose's comments in Auto Expo 2020, the car is going to just over 3.8 meters. So, it is going to be almost the length of a Tiago, but SUV characteristic of a Nexon. So someone who wants a high ground clearance car but cannot stretch for a budget of Nexon should go for this? Something like how Ford Freestyle sits between Figo and Ecosport?

* Any hatchback buyer
* Any customer who want SUV look but have low budget
* Alternate option to their hatch back customers (Tiago and Altroz)
* Then there are some customers who are looking for rugged, compact, with high GC, and fuel efficient vehicle which is reasonably priced.

Nexon was launched in 2017 @ 5.8X L starting price and now the starting price is @ 7.XX L. HBX will fill that place in their portfolio. I think it is going to be better than KUV and Ignis.

volkman10 · 22nd August 2021, 20:54

Tata micro SUV HBX:

- Prices announcement in coming months

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condor · 22nd August 2021, 21:23

Looks more proportional and smart than Ignis. Would be looking for the transmission and engine options. May be a good choice for the wife in city traffic - higher seating +better view

shortbread · 22nd August 2021, 23:33

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Originally Posted by condor

Would be looking for the transmission and engine options.

Hoping TML doesn't skimp on powertrain combinations and simply launch it with Tiago's lethargic petrol engine- AMT combination! That would be a downer.

Would also be interesting to find out if they would use this launch for introducing their upcoming 7 speed Dual Clutch Transmission. There was confusion whether Tata would be sourcing their gearboxes from the Belgian company Punch or the German Schaeffler.

Autocar has reported that it will indeed be Punch Powertrain's DT-1 wet clutch unit. This will be paired with India's first indigenously built transmission gearshifter by Lumax Auto Technologies. This will be a big change from the regular diet of AMT units that Indian car buyers in the lower segments have to live with.

The question is whether TML will introduce the new gearbox with the HBX or Altroz?!

Pramathyu · 23rd August 2021, 02:17

I was about to buy Ignis when I found about HBX. Have been waiting for this car from a few months. Now, just glad to know they have finally started the PR for it and looking forward for the reveal tomorrow. I was going to buy a red colour car but the red on this one is an orangish bright red, which I don't like. I hope it's darker, so that I don't have to go for a regular colour option.

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The red in this spy shot is the same bright red which comes in the Tiago and it doesn't look good.

Phantom 510 · 23rd August 2021, 11:38

The car looks quite appealing as far as the concept and the pre production mules are concerned. It has good proportion and a nice stance. It almost looks like that of the concept. It would be really nice to have the 1.2L turbo (in low state of tune) under it's bonnet atleast as an option. The turbo petrol with it's higher torque will make it a fun to drive car which will suit it's funky looking exterior pretty well.

Venkatesh · 23rd August 2021, 12:38

Production-spec Tata HBX christened as Tata Punch

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Built on the ALFA-ARC platform, It’s truly an SUV meant for all.

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Goldenboy · 23rd August 2021, 12:43

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Originally Posted by Venkatesh

Tata HBX christened as Punch

Hilarious video

. The car is shown for 3-4 seconds and we see loads of foreigners walking in the woods.

Looks good though. This might be an ideal second car for a household.

svdxb · 23rd August 2021, 12:46

Car looks good and proportions are spot on. About the name, I feel HBX itself sounded better than Punch.

NiInJa · 23rd August 2021, 12:47

Liked the name (and the car)

And I just noted all those adjectives for that 'Tell me about yourself' section of my next job interview

Couldn't find the word 'dependable' though...

ashutoshb · 23rd August 2021, 12:48

Mahindra Punch tractor - Yes
TVS Punch moped - Yes
Tata Punch crossover - NO

anup_av · 23rd August 2021, 12:49

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Originally Posted by Venkatesh

Tata HBX christened as Punch

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The lower end of the bumper looks fragile due to the design. Also note the tri-arrowish design element on the piano black block besides the Tata logo. Doesn't look good.

Ragsk747 · 23rd August 2021, 12:49

The videos lacks Punch (literally as Punch got screen space of only few seconds)

HBX code name sounded much better than Punch.

quantobigboot · 23rd August 2021, 12:51

Looks much better than the KUV or the Ignis to me. A lot of buyers cross shop between top variants of Tiago and base variants of Altroz. This might slot between them and attract people because of its 'SUV' stance. Tata is now playing in the 5-8 Lakh segment like Maruti in the entry level segment. If it also gets a good safety rating, it can pack a solid 'Punch'

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condor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Speed-brkr City Posts: 15,864 Thanked: 16,014 Times View My Garage	re: The Tata Punch (aka Hornbill) Compact SUV Looks more proportional and smart than Ignis. Would be looking for the transmission and engine options. May be a good choice for the wife in city traffic - higher seating +better view
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Pramathyu BHPian Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Jabalpur Posts: 27 Thanked: 99 Times	re: The Tata Punch (aka Hornbill) Compact SUV I was about to buy Ignis when I found about HBX. Have been waiting for this car from a few months. Now, just glad to know they have finally started the PR for it and looking forward for the reveal tomorrow. I was going to buy a red colour car but the red on this one is an orangish bright red, which I don't like. I hope it's darker, so that I don't have to go for a regular colour option. The red in this spy shot is the same bright red which comes in the Tiago and it doesn't look good. Last edited by Aditya : 24th August 2021 at 19:20. Reason: Punctuation, spacing
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Phantom 510 BHPian Join Date: May 2021 Location: Mangaldai Posts: 265 Thanked: 347 Times	re: The Tata Punch (aka Hornbill) Compact SUV The car looks quite appealing as far as the concept and the pre production mules are concerned. It has good proportion and a nice stance. It almost looks like that of the concept. It would be really nice to have the 1.2L turbo (in low state of tune) under it's bonnet atleast as an option. The turbo petrol with it's higher torque will make it a fun to drive car which will suit it's funky looking exterior pretty well.
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svdxb Newbie Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Dubai Posts: 17 Thanked: 150 Times	re: The Tata Punch (aka Hornbill) Compact SUV Car looks good and proportions are spot on. About the name, I feel HBX itself sounded better than Punch.
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NiInJa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Pune Posts: 1,059 Thanked: 3,721 Times	re: The Tata Punch (aka Hornbill) Compact SUV Liked the name (and the car) And I just noted all those adjectives for that 'Tell me about yourself' section of my next job interview Couldn't find the word 'dependable' though...
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ashutoshb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NOIDA Posts: 1,756 Thanked: 4,288 Times View My Garage	re: The Tata Punch (aka Hornbill) Compact SUV Mahindra Punch tractor - Yes TVS Punch moped - Yes Tata Punch crossover - NO
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Ragsk747 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Mumbai Posts: 24 Thanked: 142 Times	re: The Tata Punch (aka Hornbill) Compact SUV The videos lacks Punch (literally as Punch got screen space of only few seconds) HBX code name sounded much better than Punch.
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quantobigboot BHPian Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Guwahati Posts: 106 Thanked: 232 Times	re: The Tata Punch (aka Hornbill) Compact SUV Looks much better than the KUV or the Ignis to me. A lot of buyers cross shop between top variants of Tiago and base variants of Altroz. This might slot between them and attract people because of its 'SUV' stance. Tata is now playing in the 5-8 Lakh segment like Maruti in the entry level segment. If it also gets a good safety rating, it can pack a solid 'Punch'
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