Tata Kite Hatchback Teased; Launch in December 2015

Tata Motors is all set to launch its entry level hatchback in India and its called the Kite. In a promotional video, the company has teased the car and shown how it will look.

By Ameya Naik

1 mins read

Published on November 4, 2015

Highlights

With HorizoNext, Tata Motors planned to rejuvenate their brand and their cars. The Zest and Bolt were the first two all-new products under the company's HorizoNext product strategy, and the company had made it clear that there are a lot many cars coming soon which will target segments that Tata Motors has never entered. One of these segments will be the entry-level hatchback segment, where Maruti Suzuki India and Hyundai currently rule the roost. Yes, it has the Indica eV2 in this segment but when compared to its rivals, it's outdated in technology, looks and engine options. The only choice left for Tata Motors then is to bring in something fresh and this is where the replacement comes in - Kite. The company recently unearthed their brand ambassador as Lionel Messi and now in a promotional video have provided a glimpse of what the Kite. We can see the new signature front grille with the 'Humanity Line' flowing into the smoked head-lamps. The character lines on the side give you that Indica vibe but that's about it. Also Read: Tata Zica vs Maruti Swift vs Hyundai Grand i10 vs Ford Figo - Specs Comparison The rear profile looks completely different and renewed and is a breath of fresh air not only for Tata Motors but also for the segment. The car teased here is the hatchback and there is a compact sedan in the offing too. Powering this small hatchback will be a new 1.05-litre, 3-cylinder diesel engine that will produce a maximum power output of 64bhp and 140Nm of peak torque. The petrol model, on the other hand, will get the same 1.2-litre Revotron unit that powers the Bolt. Also Read: Tata Kite Hatchback Officially Christened Zica The Kite will be built on the XO platform and the new hatchback is expected to be manufactured at Tata's Sanand, Gujarat-based facility. The car will be launched in December 2015 and we'll have all the details soon.