In the month of May 2023, Maruti Suzuki will launch the Jimny 4×4 SUV with a likely starting price of around Rs. 10.5 lakh (ex-showroom)
Looking ahead to an exciting second half of the year with a host of debuts and launches planned, the month of May 2023 should not be overlooked as five key models are expected to hit different segments. Brands like Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and BMW will be introducing new vehicles and we’ve talked about them all here:
1. Tata Altroz CNG:
Bookings for the Tata Altroz CNG have started at the authorized dealers present in the country and it will be launched early next month. It gets power from a 1.2L NA petrol engine, which produces a maximum power of 77 PS and 97 Nm in CNG mode (86 PS and 113 Nm in petrol mode). It will only be mated to a five-speed manual transmission.
The Tata Altroz CNG has no exterior changes except for the addition of iCNG badging and will come with features such as a sunroof, a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android connectivity Auto, automatic climate control, height-adjustable driver. seat, leather seat upholstery, rear AC vent, etc. It will be available in XE, XM+, XZ and XZ+ versions.
2. Maruti Suzuki Jimny:
The Maruti Suzuki Jimny will be launched next month and has an overall length of 3,985 mm, width of 1,645 mm and height of 1,720 mm with a wheelbase of 2,590 mm and a wheelbase of 210 mm. It will compete against the upcoming five-door Mahindra Thar and Force Gurkha and is more practical and spacious than the overall three-door model. The off-road lifestyle SUV will be powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder K15B petrol engine, mated to either a five-speed MT or a four-speed AT driving all four wheels.
3. BMW X2 and X 340i:
The new generation of BMW M2 will be equipped with a 3.0-liter bi-turbo six-cylinder engine with 460 hp and 550 Nm. It will be mated to an eight-speed Steptronic transmission. Expect prices to hover around Rs. 1 crore (ex-showroom) as it will be introduced through the CBU route.
The BMW X3 M40i will use a 3.0L turbocharged petrol engine that produces 360PS and 500Nm and will come standard with an eight-speed AT that transfers power to all four wheels. It will have a sportier exterior courtesy of the M Sport package and will have mechanical upgrades over the regular model.
5. Mahindra Thar AX(AC) New Base Variant:
Mahindra is expected to launch a new base variant called the AX (AC) next month in India and it will be positioned below the AX (O). It could have front second-row seats and could be available with petrol and diesel engines. It will lack some features compared to the AX (O) for a more affordable price.
