New launches, unveils in the months ahead

All cars and SUVs listed

Maruti Suzuki Jimny – May

True off-roader with ladder frame body, low-range 4x4
Will be powered by 105hp, 1.5-litre petrol engine
Expected price: Rs 10-12 lakh

Tata Altroz iCNG – May

Third premium hatchback with factory-fitted CNG kit
Produces 77hp from 1.2-litre engine in CNG mode
Bookings already underway

BMW M2 – May

Gets a 460hp, 3.0 inline six with optional MT gearbox
Will be final pure-combustion car from M division
Price expected to be around Rs 1 crore

BMW X3 M40i – May

Get a 360hp, 3.0 inline six, shared with M340i
Gets M Sport styling package, performance upgrades
Bookings underway for Rs 5 lakh

Honda midsize SUV – June

Global debut of Honda’s Creta-rival
Will share underpinnings with fifth-gen City
Will be a petrol-only SUV
Expected to be priced at a premium over rivals

VW Virtus new variants – June

Will get new 1.5 TSI turbo-MT powertrain 
New colours and special editions in the pipeline

VW Taigun new variants – June

1.5 TSI turbo engine to be offered in more trims
Two new special editions: Trail and Sport
Will also get new colour options

Kia Seltos facelift – July

Will get all-new front and rear fascia
Interior will be overhauled too, likely to get ADAS
Will come with new 160hp, 1.5 turbo-petrol engine
Expect a bump up in price

New Maruti MPV – July

Maruti to have its own derivative of Innova Hycross
Will carry over Toyota’s underpinnings and powertrain
Will be Maruti’s most expensive model upon launch

Tata Nexon facelift – August

New Curvv concept-inspired design 
Interior to see major upgrades on equipment front
Expected to get new 125hp, 1.2 turbo-petrol 
Expect a decent mark up in price

Hyundai Exter – August

Will be Hyundai’s smallest SUV in India
Will share underpinnings with Grand i10 Nios
1.2 petrol, 1.0 turbo-petrol engine options
Expect it to be priced similarly to Tata Punch

C3 Aircross – second half of 2023

Uniquely gets both 5- and 7-seater layouts
Will get 1.2 turbo-petrol at launch, EV to come later
Rival to the likes of Creta, Seltos, Grand Vitara

Punch CNG – second half of 2023

Will share powertrain with Altroz CNG
Will be Tata’s fourth CNG car after Tiago, Tigor & Altroz 

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