1. Mahindra XUV 300 facelift
The primary automobile on the listing is Mahindra XUV 300 facelift.The corporate just lately halted the bookings for the SUV and this hints that the launch is imminent. The SUV was just lately noticed testing on Indian roads. When it comes to design, for the reason that noticed automobile was extensively coated, it is arduous to inform something about its new design. However its upright silhouette seems much like the prevailing mannequin.
The XUV 300 is predicted to get a re-designed entrance facia with a brand new grille and re-designed bumpers. It would additionally get cut up LED headlights with DRLs and on the rear, it would characteristic a brand new tailgate design with LED taillights and a redesigned bumper. On the sides, not a number of modifications will likely be made aside from newly designed 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels.
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Mechanically, the XUV 300 will stay unchanged and can proceed to be supplied with a 115 hp, 300 Nm 1.5-litre turbo diesel, 110 hp, 200 Nm 1.2-litre turbo petrol and a Turbosport variant with 130 hp, 230 Nm 1.2-litre turbo petrol. Gearbox choices will embody a 6-speed guide or an AMT automated.
Toyota Taisor
The second automobile on the listing is a Toyota Taisor. The Toyota Taisor will primarily be the re-badged model of the Maruti Suzuki Fronx. The Taisor would be the fourth Maruti automobile to be re-badged by TKM in India. When it comes to design, the Taisor will look equivalent to the Fronx aside from the position of Toyota badges throughout. It’s additionally anticipated to get a re-designed entrance bumper with newly designed alloy wheels.
The Taisor can even get an equivalent dashboard design with the identical set of characteristic listing. Speaking concerning the powertrain, the Taisor is predicted to be supplied with a 1.0-litre turbo petrol and a 1.2-litre NA Petrol engine. Gearbox choices will embody a guide or an AMT automated.
Toyota Innova Hycross (New variant)
One other Toyota on the listing is the Toyota Innova Hycross GX(O) variant. This new GX(O) variant will likely be accessible for the non-hybrid model. Beforehand, the petrol Hycross was accessible in two variants – G-SLF and GX. Now, the GX(O) will likely be positioned as the brand new top-end variant for the petrol Innova Hycross.
The corporate has listed the brand new GX(O) on their web site and has not introduced the worth of this new trim, nonetheless, we anticipate it to launch someday in April 2024. The brand new variant will sit above GX trim and is predicted to be priced from Rs 21 lakh (ex-showroom). It is going to be supplied in each 7 and 8-seater choices and by way of options it will get a ten.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, dual-tone inside, automated local weather management, rear automated blower management, dual-tone seats, soft-touch dashboard, LED entrance fog lamps, rear retractable sunshade (seven-seater solely), 360-degree digicam, and entrance parking sensors.
Tata Altroz Racer
Subsequent on the listing is Tata Altroz Racer. The hatch was first showcased on the 2023 Delhi Auto Expo after which later at this yr’s Bharat Mobility Expo. The Altroz Racer is predicted to get two principal variants and costs are anticipated to start from Rs 9 lakh (ex-showroom).
The Altroz Racer will get just a few visible enhancements over the common hatchback. It would characteristic sporty bumpers with skirting and otherwise designed 16-inch alloy wheels. On the rear, it would characteristic a re-designed tailgate with a bumper and it’ll additionally get a spoiler. Inside, the Altroz Racer will get a sporty inside with a black dashboard format colored accents and distinction stitching for the seats and steering wheel. It additionally options colored inserts and ambient lighting based mostly on the outside color.
When it comes to options, it would come outfitted with a ten.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, related automobile tech, ventilated seats, a 360-degree digicam, a heads-up show and a voice-assisted sunroof, automated local weather management, a completely digital instrument cluster, wi-fi charging, cruise management, parking sensors and extra. When it comes to security, the Altroz will get 6 airbags, TPMS, ISOFIX mounts, digital stability management (ESC), hill help management and three-point seatbelts with seatbelt reminders for all passengers. It needs to be famous that the common variants of the Tata Altroz have scored a 5-star security score in International NCAP crash checks.
The Altroz Racer will likely be powered by a 1.2-litre, 3-cyl, turbo petrol engine with 120 hp of energy and 170 Nm of torque. Gearbox choices may embody a 6-speed guide or a DCA gearbox (dual-clutch automated).
Skoda Excellent
Subsequent on the listing is Skoda Excellent slated to be launched by April 1st week. The brand new Excellent will likely be dropped at India by way of the CBU route and it’s anticipated that the model will launch the previous-gen Excellent that was on sale in India with few visible enhancements and extra options. Contemplating that the sedan will likely be purchased to India by way of the CBU route it is going to be pricer and is predicted to hold a price ticket of over Rs 40 lakh (ex-showroom).
The Excellent will likely be powered by the identical 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine which places out 190hp of energy and 320Nm of torque. This engine does the obligation in lots of Audi and VW fashions. It comes paired with a 7-speed DSG gearbox which sends energy to entrance wheels solely.
