Tata H5 SUV (Q501) Spied, unveil at Auto Expo 2018

Tata Motors is all set to reveal its all-new SUV, currently called the H5 (Q501), at the 2018 Auto Expo. This SUV will be a landmark for Tata Motors, as it shall share its platform with the new Land Rover Discovery Sport. The famed Harrier platform on which this SUV will be based will also underpin vehicles from Jaguar Land Rover. The unveil of this SUV will be the biggest highlight at the Tata pavilion and the vehicle is likely to hit the roads by the end of this year. We have spied this SUV earlier, under a Land Rover camouflage, but now it has been spotted in its real avatar.

The Tata H5 is based on the Impact 2.0 design language. It will look different from Land rover products and will bear the design for which Tata cars are now known. The Humanity line on the grille will be a part of this SUV and it will feature sharp lines. The SUV will be a very contemporary looking one and will appeal to many buyers. This will be one of the most important products for Tata and one that can completely change its image in the markeplace. Sharing the platform with Land Rover will give Tata a big edge over its competition and will also help in becoming a talking point. The dynamics of the new SUV are expected to be vastly superior to previous Tata vehicles. This SUV will also have a seven-seater version, apart from the standard five-seater one. This shall be launched at a later stage.

The engine that will do duty on the Tata H5 SUV will be the Fiat 2.0-litre Multijet II, which also powers the Jeep Compass. This is known to be a powerful engine and fuel efficient at the same time. The engine will be paired to a six-speed manual transmission. Another transmission that seems to be on the path of making it into the Tata H5 SUV, is the nine-speed unit from ZF, which is being localised by Fiat, for fitment in the Jeep Compass. These elements put together are bound to make the H5 a desirable product from Tata. Want to know more details about the Tata H5 SUV? Read further.

Tata H5 (Q501) SUV Launch Date 

The Tata H5 will be launched in India by the end of 2018. This is when this product will complete its testing and will be ready to hit dealerships. Tata has already started working on the plan to launch it.

Tata H5 SUV Price in India 

The Tata H5 is expected to be priced in the range of INR 11 lakhs to INR 17 lakhs. This will be a very attractive pricing, similar to the Hyundai Creta and it will also compete with SUVs from higher segment, like the Jeep Compass.

Tata H5 SUV Design

The Tata H5 will be an attractive looking SUV. Dimensionally it will be similar to the Jeep Compass, but will offer more space inside, especially at the rear. The styling will be sleek ad it will get the humanity line on the front grille. The headlamps will be sleek and slim ones, that will give it a mean look. There will be LED daytime running lights embedded into the headlamps. The front bumper houses the fog lamps and the bezels will have an arrow-like design. The wheel arches will be heavily flared to give it an intimidating look. From the side too it will be stylish and will have a rising windowline. The shoulderline will be prominent and appealing. The windscreen will be heavily raked , like the Land Rover. The rear will see LED taillamps and these also will be sleek like the headlamps.

The biggest advantage that the Tata h5 will have is that it will be sharing the platform of the Land Rover Discovery Sport. This will give it an edge when it comes to ride and handling and even safety.  This SUV is expected to be lighter than previous Tata vehicles and thus have nimble handling. The ride quality will be top notch and it will be an appealing vehicle, overall. The floor pan will be identical to the Land Rover Discovery Sport. It will also utilize an identical independent suspension setup and the steering will also be calibrated in a similar fashion. However, the Discovery Sport will use a lot of aluminium, which will be replaced by steel in the Tata H5, to keep costs low.

Tata H5 SUV Interiors

The interiors of the Tata H5 will be modern but without much drama, the dashboard will have a neat layout. There will be a floating touchscreen, similar to the Nexon. The steering wheel will be borrowed from the Hexa, with leather wrapping. The seats will be comfortable, with soft cushioning. The floor console will have a selector knob for driving modes. There will be good enough space inside. It is expected to be more spacious than the Jeep Compass.

Tata H5 SUV Specifications

The Tata H5 will be sharing its platform with the Land Rover Discovery Sport, however it will not get the Ingenium diesel engine, as it is expensive. Instead it will use Fiat’s 2.0-litre Multijet unit, which is being locally produced at the Fiat facility in Ranjangaon, Pune. This engine will churn out close to 140bhp of power, which will be excellent for the price this SUV will come for. A higher powered 180bhp engine shall be used for the seven-seater version. The engine will be mated to a six-speed manual transmission. A nine-speed dual clutch automatic transmission is also likely to make it int the H5. This will provide an excellent option to automatic buyers.

The Tata H5 will provide an good package of performance plus ride and handling. It is expected to set a benchmark in its price segment and also challenge SUVs from a segment above.

Tata H5 SUV Competition

The Tata H5 will mainly compete with the Hyundai Creta and Renault Captur, as it will priced in the similar bracket. It will also challenge SUVs from a segment above, like the Jeep Compass.

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