Rumour: Tata Kite5 launch postponed to 2017

As per recent media reports, the Tata Kite5 launch in India has been postponed to early next year. The compact sedan based on the Tiago hatchback was earlier speculated to be scheduled for a launch during this year's festive season.

Though no official word has been given by the Indian automaker, it is being reported that Tata is re-evaluating its future portfolio plans. The top-level management is reportedly keen on providing a combination of quality and competitive price in its upcoming products. Tata had earlier used this high value for money proposition on the recently launched Tiago hatchback. And with the Tiago being a success, Tata Motors is now reportedly aiming to redo a similar quality-price equation with the Kite 5 as well.

As a result, the engineers have been asked to revisit the Kite5 and study whether there are more scopes to cut prices, while enhancing or at least maintaining the overall quality. This has thus pushed back the launch window of the compact sedan, which will now be introduced next year.

Source: ET Now