Tata Blackbird a mid-size SUV is coming out in the Indian market and is gonna be a worthy rival to the likes of the Grand Vitara, Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta. To start with, it will be positioned mid-way between the Nexon and Harrier making it ideal for people looking for a bigger SUV than the Nexon.
Dimensions: Tata Blackbird Vs Grand Vitara
The Blackbird is around 4,358 millimetres long, 1,830 millimetres wide, 1,670 millimetres tall, and has a wheelbase of about 2,630 millimetres.
The Grand Vitara, on the other hand, is 4345 mm in length, 1,795 mm in width, and 1,645 mm in height. There is a clear size distinction between the Maruti Grand Vitara and the Tata BlackBird.
| SUV | Tata Blackbird | Grand Vitara |
| Length | 4,358mm | 3985 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1844 – 1855 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm | 2450 mm |
| Engine | 1.2-litre Revotorq turbocharged petrol engine | 1.5L mild-hybrid petrol |
| Power | 130 bhp @ 5,500 rpm | 101.64bhp@6000rpm |
Exterior Design
On the design front, the upcoming Tata Blackbird is expected to measure 4.2 metres in length. It will be the first AMP product with a length not restricted to 4,000 mm, which is one of the things Indian automakers do in ICE-powered models for lower GST. The car will be based on Tata’s Impact design language and will borrow elements from Nexon and Harrier.
The 2022 Grand Vitara gets a wide grille with heavy chrome surrounds, a tri-LED setup for the DRLs and squared-off LED headlights on the front. It also gets a more contemporary 10-spoke design for the 17-inch alloy wheels. At the back, the LED tail lamps have an adjoining light bar with the Suzuki badging in the middle.
Various Engine Settings
The Tata Blackbird is powered by a 1.2- litre Revotorq turbocharged petrol engine, capable of producing 130 bhp at its most powerful setting and 178 Nm at its most torquey. A six-speed manual gearbox or an automatic transmission transfers the power to the wheels.
In contrast, The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is available with 3 engine options:
- 1.5L mild-hybrid petrol
- 1.5L CNG
- 1.5L hybrid
The 1.5L CNG makes 88PS of power at 5500rpm and 122Nm of torque at 4200rpm. This engine is available with a 5-speed manual and a CVT.
The 1.5L hybrid churns out 116PS of power at 5500rpm and 122Nm of torque between 4400 and 4800rpm. The 1.5L hybrid engine gets a 5-speed manual and a CVT.
The 1.5L mild-hybrid petrol is rated to deliver 103PS of power at 6000rpm and 137Nm of torque at 4400rpm. You can get the 1.5L mild-hybrid petrol engine of the Grand Vitara with a 5-speed manual and a CVT automatic and a 5-speed manual and a 6-speed TC.
Price
The base price for Grand Vitara is Rs. 11.88 lakhs and for the Tata Blackbird is reported around Rs. 10 lakhs