Ahead of launch, 2020 Tata Gravitas SUV spotted testing
Tata Motors is planning to launch its Gravitas SUV in India sometime around the festive season. In the latest development, a heavily camouflaged test mule of the vehicle has been spotted plying on the roads. As per the spy images, the car will feature a cascading grille, LED tail lamps, squared wheel arches, and a beefy rear bumper. Here's our roundup.
Tata Gravitas: At a glance
The Gravitas will be based on the company's OMEGA Arc platform and borrow styling cues from its five-seater sibling, the Harrier. The SUV will sport a cascading grille with a honeycomb mesh pattern, a roof-mounted spoiler, a muscular rear bumper, and a massive rear windscreen. It will also have roof rails, square-shaped wheel arches, LED taillights, and a wheelbase of 2,741mm.
Power and performance
Just like the Harrier, the Gravitas will draw power from a Fiat-sourced BS6-compliant 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder diesel mill that generates 168hp of power and 350Nm of peak torque. The motor will come mated to a 6-speed manual or an optional 6-speed automatic torque converter gearbox.
A peek inside the cabin
Inside, the Tata Gravitas will offer a spacious seven-seater cabin with dual-tone upholstery, automatic climate control, and a three-spoke steering wheel. It will house a semi-digital instrument cluster and a piano black-colored floating touchscreen infotainment console with support for connectivity options. The SUV will also have all the standard safety features like multiple airbags, ABS with EBD, and parking sensors.
What about the pricing?
Tata Gravitas will be launched in India during the festive season this year. It should carry a premium of Rs. 1 lakh over the Harrier, which falls under Rs. 13.69-20.25 lakh price-bracket. Once launched, it will take on the MG Hector Plus and Mahindra XUV500.
