Upcoming Cars in India
The Indian automotive industry is a densely populated space. From affordable vehicles to literally estate holding cars, we’ve had the opportunity to experience almost about everything. But the future, as always, lies ahead.
1. Volvo V60
₹ 50 Lakh
Volvo is going full throttle with their new range of products. It started with the launch of the XC90 in May 2015, and since then they haven’t taken a break. The Swedish car maker recently took the wraps off their mid-sized V60 estate.
This new offering from Volvo is based on their Scalable Platform Architecture (SPA) that also underpins the XC60, S90 and V90 as well as the XC90 range. The design of the new V60 is in line with Volvo’s new range of products. It gets the signature rectangular grille with the popular Thor Hammer headlights on either side. The bumper is sharply crafted, giving the estate an aggressive stance. The V60 looks like a scaled down version of the V90 estate from its side and rear profiles.
2. Audi Q2
₹ 28 - 32 Lakh
The Audi Q2 was revealed for the first time at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. Audi has seen a lot of success in the SUV market with the Q3, Q5 and the Q7. This time Audi has decided to cater to market below the Q3 with the new Q2. Being the smallest SUV from the Audi portfolio, measures in at 4.19 meters in length, 1.79 meters wide and 1.51 meters tall with a wheelbase of 2.60 meters. The Q2 will be offered with a range of engines, which in the petrol line up will include a 114bhp 1.0-litre 3-cylinder unit, a 1.4-litre, 3-cylinder turbocharged unit and a 2.0-litre turbo with 187bhp. The diesel engine range will include a 1.6-litre and a 2.0-litre turbo diesel unit with a range topping 187bhp version. The 2.0-litre engines will come mated to Audi’s S Tronic dual clutch automatic gearbox. In international markets, the Q2 will get a manual gearbox and an optional automatic, however, in India, only the automatic will be offered.
3. Jaguar E-Pace
₹ 50 - 70 Lakh
Jaguar first introduced the E-Pace in July last year. While the car has been launched globally a few months back, it will only make its way to Indian shores at the 2018 Auto Expo in February 2018. In terms of design, the E-Pace looks somewhat identical to the F-Pace but the smaller face and roofline give way to its proportions. It may not look as intimidating as the F-Pace but the E-Pace too is a good-looking SUV. In fact, its proportions add a sense of practicality to the SUV thanks to its 480-litre boot.
4. MG Gloster
₹ 28 - 35 Lakh
At the Auto Expo 2020, MG Motor took the wraps off the Gloster SUV – the company’s answer to the likes of the Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour et al. Based on the Maxus D90, the Gloster will be the flagship SUV for the brand when it gets launched around Diwali. With that in mind it comes with loaded to the brim with features including adaptive LED headlamps, heated ORVMs, panoramic sun roof, gesture-controlled boot and more. On the inside too it will come impressively well equipped with heated/cooling and massage seats at the front, three-zone climate control, ambient lighting, and a bundle of other features.
5. BMW i3
₹ 40 Lakh
The BMW i8 s a great showcase product for BMW in India as a hybrid electric sports car with its sleek design cues and performance oriented nature. BMW India is now planning to bring the compact all electric i3 models to our shores as well. As an all-electric model the i3 is designed to be an urban run about. Although, the lack of charging infrastructure will limit sales of the i3 in India. But then there is also a range extender model that is powered by a 647cc, twin cylinder petrol engine. The BMW i3 all electric model has a claimed driving range of 130 km while the hybrid models has a claimed driving range of 240 km.
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