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Tata’s upcoming premium electric SUV Avinya
Tata Avinya was first introduced by the company as a concept in 2022 and since then only its concept models were seen. Now for the first time its production-ready model has been seen testing on Indian roads. It is believed that it will be launched with the name Avinya X and it can knock in India in 2027. The model seen during testing was completely covered, so complete details of its design have not been revealed.
However, its size and proportions suggest that the production model will look quite similar to the Avinya X concept. Long wheelbase, low roofline and fastback style design can be seen in it. Although some of the extreme design elements of the concept may be simplified in the production model, it will look more premium than Tata’s current electric cars.
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With Avinya X, Tata Motors is also going to make a big change in its electric vehicle strategy. It was initially planned to be developed on JLR’s EMA platform, but now according to reports it will be based on the Freelander platform developed by Chery-JLR. According to the Indian market, Tata will make changes in its electronics and software. It will be manufactured in the new plant located at Panapakkam in Tamil Nadu.
Official information about the battery and powertrain has not been revealed yet, but according to reports, it can get a big battery pack ranging from 75 kWh to 95 kWh. Once fully charged, its range can be 600 to 700 km. Its top variant is expected to get dual-motor all-wheel drive (AWD) system, whose power can range from 300 to 400 PS.
Talking about the interior, the Avinya X is likely to get a more premium cabin than any current Tata car. A large touchscreen, simple dashboard, open and spacious cabin and comfortable seats can be seen in this SUV. Cabin space will also be better due to the dedicated electric platform. Apart from this, connected car technology, Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) and many modern features can also be provided.
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The Avinya After launch, it will compete with premium electric SUVs like BYD Sealion 7, Kia EV6 and Hyundai IONIQ 5. This can prove to be a very important model for Tata Motors. The company currently has a strong hold in the mass-market EV segment, but through Avinya X, it will try its strength in the premium electric SUV segment for the first time. Now it remains to be seen how well it meets the expectations of the customers in terms of sales and after-sales service.