Shailesh Chandra, Tata Motors’ passenger vehicle business head, says the company is actively exploring the possibility of introducing four-wheel drive technology in electric versions of its sports utility vehicles.
Four-wheel drive trims are not currently available in any of the company’s existing vehicles, including Nexon, Harrier, and Safar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By 2025, the company plans to have ten electric vehicles, both existing nameplates and new models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A possible candidate for the four-by-four (4X4) upgrade is Tata Motors’ Nexon range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our focus will be on electric vehicles. When asked if Tata Motors was considering four-wheel drive trim options in its SUV range, Tata Motors Managing Director – Passenger Vehicle and Electric Vehicles – Shailesh Chandra said the company would work on this for the electric version of its future SUVs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to its expected line up of ten electric models, the company will also offer products with four-by-four capability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Four wheel drive enables a vehicle to tackle tough off-road conditions by distributing power to all four wheels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to the XUV 700, the Scorpio-N, the Thar, and the Alturas G4, Mahindra & Mahindra also offers multiple models that are equipped with such transmissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recently launched mid-sized SUV — Grand Vitara — from Maruti Suzuki comes with an all-wheel drive (AWD) option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A 4X4 upgrade for Harrier and Safari, which are currently available only with diesel engines, has been ruled out due to dismally low sales in the domestic market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Continuing, he said: “Let’s first transition to the new world (electric) and then we’ll start offering these options there ..When Harrier and Safari sales start going electric… then we’ll be able to offer four-by-fours.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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