Tata Merlin SUV sneaked, launch expected on September 27th

Tata Merlin SUV, the new SUV by Tata Motors was recently caught undergoing test rounds. Tata Safari Merlin SUV christened as Tata Merlin SUV is expected to be launched on 27th September 2011. As per the speculations, if the SUV is not launched this month, then it could be launched during the 2012 Auto Expo in Delhi.

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Coming to the looks, Tata Merlin SUV’s design seems to be inspired from Land Rover which has integrated with Tata Motors India recently. On the flat front one can find flared headlamps. Even the rear is quite flat like Land Rover’s. Tata Merlin SUV is likely to retain the 7 seat layout with the two sideways facing jump seats in the boot of the SUV. Otherwise not much is said and speculated about the interior of this SUV. Tata Merlin SUV will definitely aim for generating volumes with competitive pricing and is expected to give a tough fight to Mahindra XUV 500.

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Tata Merlin SUV is based on the platform of Tata Safari which has now completed more than 10 years in Indian market. Tata Merlin SUV will be powered by the same 2.2 Liter DICOR engine generating 140 Bhp of peak power and 320 Nm of peak torque, the big change being that Tata Merlin SUV might get the dual mass flywheel that provides with a smoother engine and better gear shifting.

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