3 New Affordable MPVs Launching Very Soon for India!

3 New Affordable MPVs Launching Very Soon for India
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Kia Carens Facelift

  • Exterior Design changes include Kia EV5-inspired design like C-shaped LED DRLs and Tail-lamps, both connected by a light bar, new front fascia, radar module on lower air intake grille and camera module on top windshield, new bumpers, new design for 18-inch wheels, etc.
  • Interior changes may include new dual free-standing 10.25-inch displays – similar to Seltos, new theme for the dashboard, new upholstery options for the cabin, panoramic sunroof on top, redesigned centre console, and more.
  • Dimensions will be more or less the same.
  • Engine Specs:
    • 1.5 L Turbo Petrol Engine (158 BHP, 253 NM) (6 Speed MT, 7 Speed DCT)
    • 1.5 L Diesel Engine (114 BHP, 250 NM) (6 Speed MT / IMT / AT)
  • New Features: 360 Surround View Camera, Powered Front Seat, Sequential Indicators, One touch up/down for all windows, Dual-Zone Climate Control, Level 2 ADAS and more.
  • Expected Pricing: Rs. 11 – Rs. 20 L
  • Expected Launch: Late 2024
  • Rivals: Maruti Suzuki XL6, Hyundai Alcazar, MG Hector Plus, Mahindra XUV700 (7-Seater)

New Gen Renault Triber

  • Exterior Design changes may include new front grille, redesigned bumpers, new design for the alloy wheels, new connected LED Tail-lamps at rear, and subtle tweaks to the body.
  • Interiors layout may remain the same, but could get upgrades such as new 9 or 10-inch Infotainment System, new digital instrument cluster, new upholstery for the cabin, sunroof on top, tweaked centre console, and so on.
  • Dimensions will be more or less the same.
  • Engine Options: 1.0 L 3 Cylinder Petrol Engine producing 71.01 BHP and 96 NM Torque mated to 5 Speed MT / AMT Gearbox.
  • New Features: Automatic Climate Control, 6 Airbags, Single-pane sunroof, LED Headlamps & Tail-lamps, etc.
  • Expected Launch: 2025
  • Expected Price: Rs. 6.50 – Rs. 9.50 L

Maruti Suzuki Spacia-based “YDB” MPV

  • Exterior Design include front fascia inspired from Spacia, tall stance body, no sliding doors, flat rear tailgate, LED Headlamps & Tail-lamps, 15-inch Alloy Wheels, functional roof rails on top.
  • Interiors design include three-rows seating, dashboard design may be similar to Brezza, Swift, Fronx, etc; Gear shift lever will be dash-mounted, 2nd-row AC vents, fabric upholstery, and so on.
  • Based on Heartect Platform.
  • Dimensions will be around 3.9 Meters in Length with a 2.5 Meters Wheelbase.
  • Engine Options:
    • 1.2 L 3 Cylinder Z12E Petrol Engine (80.46 BHP, 111.7 NM) (5 Speed MT / AMT)
    • 1.2 L 3 Cylinder Z12E Petrol + CNG Engine (5 Speed MT)
    • 1.2 L 3 Cylinder Petrol Hybrid Engine (eCVT Gearbox)
  • Features: 9-inch Infotainment System with Wireless Apple Carplay / Android Auto, 360 Surround View Camera, Wireless Charging Pad, Rear AC, and more.
  • Expected Launch: 2026
  • Expected Price: Rs. 6 – Rs. 11 Lakhs
  • Rivals: Renault Triber

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