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