A new month brings a new set of cars, and the Indian car market is no different. The list of cars coming in May includes an SUV, a luxury SUV, a performance sedan and an eco-friendly premium hatchback. Let’s learn more about these models.
Maruti’s much-awaited SUV, the five-door Jimny, is all set to be launched in the Indian market in the second week of May. The model, which was unveiled at the 2023 Auto Expo, will be the brand’s second all-new launch this year after the Fronx Coupe SUV.
Under the hood, the new Maruti Jimny will be powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder K-series petrol engine that develops 103 PS and 134 Nm of torque. This engine will be mated to a five-speed manual unit or a six-speed automatic unit. The brand’s AllGrip Pro 4×4 system will also be offered. The model will be available in two variants in seven colors.
The Altroz iCNG was unveiled at the Auto Expo 2023 along with the Punch CNG earlier this year, and bookings are currently being taken for Rs. 21,000. The model will be offered in four variants and four colors, and a standard warranty of three years or one thousand kilometers.
The CNG version of the Altroz will be powered by a 1.2 liter Revotron petrol engine that will produce 85 PS and 113 Nm of torque. In CNG mode, power drops to 76 hp and 97 Nm of torque. Transmission options will be limited to a five-speed manual unit. The Altroz CNG will also feature a number of segment-first features.
BMW X3 M40i
After bringing the performance-oriented version of the 3 Series in the form of the M340i, BMW is ready to bring the same performance to the X3 range. To be called the X3 M40i, bookings for this model are open for Rs. 5 lakh, with the launch slated for next month.
At the heart of the new BMW X3 M40i will be a 3.0-liter six-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that generates 335 hp and 500 Nm of torque. This engine is coupled with an eight-speed automatic transmission, which allows it to reach speeds of 100 km/h from a standstill in 4.9 seconds.
New BMW M2
While BMW has not officially confirmed the launch schedule for the second-generation M2, the model has already arrived at local dealerships in India, hinting that pricing could be revealed soon. For the first time in India, the M2 will be offered with a six-speed manual transmission.
In addition to a host of reverse M-specific parts, the new BMW M2 will also feature an active differential, adaptive suspension with electronically controlled dampers and M-Compound brakes. The 3.0-liter, six-cylinder engine will produce 460 hp and 550 Nm of torque.
