The checklist consists of three new EVs and a number of other new-gen fashions just like the 5 Sequence LWB, new Cooper S and in addition the brand new Dzire.
There are a number of new thrilling vehicles lined up for launch in India up till the festive season. Beginning July, we now have as many as 4 new luxurious vehicles coming from the likes of Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Mini. The approaching months are additionally going to see a number of new mass-market launches like the brand new Mahindra Thar 5-door, Hyundai Alcazar facelift, Nissan X-Path and extra. Let’s take a better have a look at every.
Mercedes-Benz EQA
Set to be launched on July 8, the Mercedes-Benz EQA would be the model’s fourth EV in India after the 7-seater EQB SUV, EQE SUV and EQS sedan. Whereas Mercedes hasn’t confirmed the battery particulars or technical specs for the India-spec EQA, internationally, the SUV is available in 4 variants – EQA 250, EQA 250+, EQA 300 4Matic and EQA 350 4Matic. Aside from the 250+ variant, which will get a 70.5kWh battery with as much as 560km of vary, the EQA will get a 66.5kWh battery pack that has a most vary of 528km (WLTP). Costs for the EQA are prone to be barely decrease than the EQB, which is at the moment priced at Rs 77.75 lakh. Merc’s entry-level e-SUV will compete towards the Volvo XC40 Recharge and the BMW iX1.
BMW 5 Sequence LWB
Costs for the brand new 5 Sequence shall be introduced on July 24, and it will likely be the primary 5 Sequence provided in long-wheelbase type in India. The new-gen 5 Series won’t solely change the previous 5 Sequence but additionally the 6 Series GT. Measuring 5,175mm lengthy, 1,900mm vast and 1,520mm tall, with a wheelbase of three,105mm, it will likely be the biggest automobile in its section, bigger than even the upcoming E-Class LWB that’ll launch later this 12 months. At launch, the 5 Sequence will solely be provided in 530Li M Sport guise, however the precise specs and technical particulars are but to be revealed. With its repositioning, we anticipate it will likely be costlier than even the present 6 Sequence GT that is priced between Rs 73.5 lakh and Rs 78.9 lakh.
Mini Cooper S
Mini will launch the new-gen Cooper S hatchback on July 8 with a petroleum powertrain first, and the all-electric SE model will be part of the line-up later this 12 months. The brand new Cooper S builds on Mini’s acquainted design themes and its inside design nonetheless echoes a retro-cool theme, with the speaking level being its one-of-a-kind round 9.4-inch OLED infotainment display screen developed with Samsung. Powering the brand new Cooper S would be the similar 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine as its predecessor, however in the next state of tune—it now places out 204hp and 300Nm of torque, a rise of 26hp and 20Nm. The facility is fed to the entrance wheels through a 7-speed dual-clutch automated. The outgoing Cooper S is priced at Rs 42.70 lakh (ex-showroom), and the brand new mannequin is anticipated to be barely costlier.
Mini Countryman Electrical
The brand new-gen Countryman Electric shares its underpinnings with the BMW iX1. In comparison with the outgoing petrol Countryman, the electrical model has grown in measurement, which has resulted in an additional 130mm of legroom within the again. The design updates are consistent with the brand new Cooper S, and the inside can also be largely shared between each fashions. Mini gives the Countryman Electrical with two powertrain choices abroad – a single-motor, front-wheel-drive model with 204hp and 250Nm, and a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive model with 313hp and 494Nm. It’s but to be seen which of those two shall be provided right here. Each function a 66.45kWh battery, and the one and dual-motor variations have claimed ranges of 462km and 433km, respectively. The petrol-powered Mini Countryman at the moment begins at Rs 48.10 lakh (ex-showroom); nonetheless, the all-electric variant is anticipated to hold the next price ticket. It is going to be launched alongside the brand new Cooper S on July 8.
Nissan X-Path
The Nissan X-Path is a premium government SUV, obtainable in both 5-seater or 7-seater guises. It’s constructed on Renault-Nissan’s CMF-C platform and whereas it’s provided with a plethora of petrol and hybrid powertrain choices abroad, India will solely get a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine. The X-Path will, subsequently, be obtainable with a 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that produces 204hp and 305Nm. Whereas a CVT gearbox has been confirmed, it is not recognized if it’ll include 2WD or AWD. The X-Path is just a stop-gap answer to assist keep customers’ curiosity within the model whereas it readies a fresh product onslaught from 2025 onwards. Though an actual launch date shouldn’t be recognized but, Nissan just lately teased the fourth-gen X-Trail in India, hinting at its launch within the subsequent couple of months.
Mahindra Thar 5-door
The upcoming Mahindra Thar 5-door, which could possibly be referred to as the Thar Armada, has been some of the extremely anticipated launches for 2024. It can have an extended wheelbase than the present Thar, offering extra cabin room and much-needed baggage house that’s sorely missed on the Thar 3-door. And similar to the Thar 3-door, the 5-door SUV may have a plethora of powertrain choices together with the 1.5-litre diesel, the two.0-litre petrol and the two.2-litre diesel; all powertrain choices may have each handbook and automated gearbox choices. The 1.5-diesel shall be provided in 4×2 configuration, the two.0-litre petrol will get each 4×2 and 4×4, whereas the two.2-litre diesel will come as a 4×4. This may guarantee a large value vary, and a variant to satisfy nearly all wants of potential consumers. Mahindra has already begun series production of the Thar 5-door, and the launch is anticipated within the subsequent couple of months.
Hyundai Alcazar facelift
Having launched the Creta facelift and Creta N Line, Hyundai is now set to observe up with the Alcazar facelift, costs of which shall be introduced in September this 12 months. The styling updates on the Alcazar facelift shall be on traces of the up to date Creta, nonetheless, it’s anticipated to be extra differentiated from its 5-seater sibling than the outgoing model. On the within, together with a brand new dashboard with two linked digital shows, the Alcazar facelift will even get ADAS, dual-zone local weather management, panoramic sunroof, and extra. The three-row SUV will stick with it with the 1.5-litre, turbo-petrol (160hp), and 1.5-litre diesel (115hp) engines, together with their respective handbook and automated gearbox choices.
Tata Curvv EV
After the Tata Curvv’s debut on the Bharat Mobility Expo in a close-to-production type, our sources confirmed that the corporate will launch the EV iteration of the SUV coupe sometime in the second quarter of FY2025 (July-September 2024). It can share its underpinnings with the Nexon and carries ahead the same design language; the electrical variations may have some distinctive EV-specific design parts. The Curvv shall be 313mm longer than the Nexon, with the wheelbase going up by 62mm. Quite a bit shall be widespread between the Curvv and the Nexon on the within as nicely. Whereas technical particulars are at the moment sparse, it’s anticipated to have a 450-500km vary. Upon launch, it would tackle the likes of the MG ZS EV and upcoming Hyundai Creta EV that’s due early subsequent 12 months.
Maruti Suzuki Dzire
The brand new-gen Maruti Dzire has been spied on test on our roads on a number of events now, and the launch is anticipated in September this 12 months. Other than a very new rear finish, spy pictures of the Dzire have hinted at a considerably differentiated design from the Swift with its personal distinctive bumpers, alloys wheels and headlamps as nicely. On the within, the dashboard is anticipated to be carried ahead from the Swift, however Maruti is anticipated to equip the Dzire with a number of extra options, together with a single-pane sunroof. Beneath the hood, the brand new Dzire will carry over the brand new Z Sequence 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine from the Swift. We anticipate Maruti to proceed with the 5-speed handbook and AMT gearboxes.
Citroen Basalt
Citroen started series production of the Basalt earlier final month, and this too is anticipated to launch round September this 12 months. The Basalt has the identical underpinnings because the C3 Aircross, however its greatest draw shall be its distinctive design with a coupe-like roofline. And whereas the inside will even largely be shared with C3 Aircross, it will likely be higher geared up than current Citroen fashions with options like automated local weather management, cruise management, wi-fi charging, push-button begin, and keyless entry. The Basalt will include the identical 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine because the C3 Aircross, producing 110hp and 205Nm of torque. Transmission selections will embrace a 6-speed handbook gearbox and an optionally available 6-speed torque converter automated.
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