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Cars like the Jimny and the new eC3 will soon hit the country’s showrooms in the coming months.
With the automobile market growing at a rapid pace, several automakers are working to expand their Indian portfolios with the launch of new cars, including Hyundai, Citroen and Maruti Suzuki. If you too are planning to buy a new car soon, here is a list of the top 6 new cars to be launched in the country in the next six months.
1. New Hyundai Verna
The new generation Verna is expected to make its debut soon and will rest on a new platform. Not only will it feature a more spacious cabin, but it will also feature updated engine options. To begin with, the new Hyundai Verna will be offered with: 1.5-litre NA petrol, 1.5-litre turbo petrol and a 1.5-litre diesel engine. All these engines will be offered with manual and automatic gearbox options. Similarly, the new Verna will also get many new features such as a 360-degree camera and front seat ventilation.
2. Maruti Suzuki Fronx
Based on the Maruti Baleno hatchback, the new Maruti Suzuki Fronx crossover will soon be launched in the country. It will be offered with two engine options: 1.0-litre turbo petrol and 1.2-litre NA petrol. Bookings for the new Fronx have already begun in India for a token amount of Rs 11,000. Once launched in India, the new Maruti Fronx will challenge rivals like the Nissan Magnite, Renault Kiger, Citroen C3 and Tata Punch.
3. Maruti Suzuki Jimny
The new Maruti Suzuki Jimny was recently unveiled at the Auto Expo 2023 and will soon be launched in the country to take on rivals like the Mahindra Thar and the Force Gurkha. It will be powered by a 1.5L NA petrol engine that produces a maximum power and torque of 103 PS and 134 Nm respectively. This engine will be offered with two gearbox options – 5-speed manual and 4-speed AT. Needless to say, all trims will be offered with Suzuki’s AllGrip Pro AWD. In terms of features, the new Jimny will be offered with front projectors, push button start, automatic climate control, new infotainment system and more.
4. Audi Q3 Sportback
Audi will also launch the new Q3 Sportback in the Indian market in the coming weeks and bookings for the same have already begun in the country for a token amount of Rs 2 lakh. It will be powered by the same 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine that produces a peak power of 188 PS and a peak torque of 320 Nm. This engine will come mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox that will channel power to all four wheels via the Quattro AWD system. More details, including the official price list, will soon be shared by the brand.
5. Citroen eC3
The new Citroën eC3 was recently introduced by the brand in the Indian market and will be Citroën’s first electric car in the country. The new eC3 will be underpinned by the same platform as the standard C3. For those wondering, the new eC3 will be offered in two trim options: Live and Feel. Powering the new eC3 will be a single-motor setup that produces a peak power of 57 Ps, while peak torque output is 143 Nm. It will be coupled to a 29.2 kWh battery that offers a certified range of 320 km on a single charge. On the other hand, the maximum speed is 107 km/h.
6. New mid-size Honda SUV
With SUVs now becoming very popular in the country, Honda will also expand its lineup with the launch of a new mid-size SUV to take on rivals like the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos. This new Honda mid-size SUV will share its engine options with the Honda City 5th Gen and will come with features like automatic climate control, wireless charging, infotainment system, fully digital instrument console, push button start, sunroof and more. The brand is likely to launch this new SUV before the festive season this year.
