At the 2023 Auto Expo in January, automakers have showcased a wide range of new cars and SUVs. These models will be launched in our market in the next two years. In this article, we bring you a list of the 6 best new cars and SUVs to be launched in the next six months.
Hyundai is gearing up to launch the next-gen Verna sedan, which is reported to hit the production line in March 2023. The new Hyundai Verna is expected to be launched in April 2023. Share directions style of the new generation Elantra. sedan The sedan will be powered by a 1.5-liter turbo gasoline engine. It will also be offered with a 1.5L NA petrol engine with idle start/stop technology. The sedan can be had with a manual or automatic gearbox. No diesel engine will be offered. It will grow in size and offer more space inside the cabin.
Maruti Suzuki had showcased the Baleno-based crossover, named Maruti Fronx at the Auto Expo 2023. The Maruti Suzuki Fronx crossover can be booked online or at the authorized dealer by paying a token amount of Rs 11,000. It will be sold exclusively through the NEXA premium dealer network. The new model will compete with the Renault Kiger and the Nissan Magnite. It is scheduled to be launched in April 2023. The new model will be offered with a 1.0-litre turbo petrol and a 1.2-litre Dual-Jet petrol. Manual and automatic gearbox options will be offered.
Maruti Suzuki will launch the much-awaited Jimny 5-door lifestyle SUV in May 2023. The new model will rival the upcoming Mahindra Thar 5-door and the Force Gurkha. Interested buyers can pre-book the new model online or at authorized NEXA dealers by paying a token amount of Rs 51,000. It will be powered by a naturally aspirated 1.5-litre K15B petrol engine that produces 103 PS and 134 Nm of torque. Transmission options will include a 4-speed torque converter and a 5-speed manual. It will have Suzuki’s AllGrip Pro AWD system as standard.
Citroën is all set to launch the electrified version of the C3 hatchback in the country between February and March 2023. Bookings for the Citroën eC3 have already started for a token amount of Rs 25,000. It will also be offered in two variants: Live and Feel. It has a 29.2 kWh battery with an electric motor mounted on the front axle. This powertrain produces 57 hp and 143 Nm of torque. It is claimed to offer a certified range of 320 km. It will offer a maximum speed of 107 km/h. The battery can be charged from 0 to 80% in 57 minutes.
Audi has confirmed that the new Q3 Sportback will be launched in the coming weeks. Interested buyers can pre-book the model by paying a sum of Rs 2 lakh. It will be powered by the same 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that produces 188bhp and 320Nm of torque. For transmission duties, the Q3 Sportback will have a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. It will come with the Quattro AWD (all-wheel drive) system.
New Honda SUV
Honda has officially announced that it will launch a new mid-size SUV in the country by mid-2023. It will make its global debut in India in April 2023. The new model will be based on the modified Amaze platform. It will be positioned against Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, MG Astor, Maruti Grand Vitara, VW Taigun and Toyota Hyryder. The new Honda SUV will be powered by a 1.5 liter i-VTEC petrol engine and a 1.5 liter Atkinson cycle engine with e:HEV hybrid technology with two electric motors. These engine options are currently offered on the City sedan. The hybrid version will feature a single fixed gear ratio with three driving modes: motor, EV and hybrid.
