In 2024, the Indian Market will see launch of five new three-row SUVs which packs tons of features, space and comfort for the occupants to feel relaxed as much as possible. In this article, we’re listing down all the details we’ve so far!
Hyundai Alcazar Facelift (Expected: Early-to-Mid 2024)
The new Alcazar Facelift will closely resemble the Creta facelift like L-shaped LED DRLs connected by the LED light bar. The grille design may be slightly different from the Creta to avoid any confusion, updated bumpers, the tailgate has been redesigned, and now it gets connected LED tail lamps. Additionally, the SUV gets a split unit vertical LED headlamp design and cube like detailing. As for the alloys, it’ll get new design for the 18-inch wheels.
Moving to the interiors, the resemblance will be parallel, like the dual 10.25-inch displays – one for infotainment system, and for digital cluster, redesigned dashboard will sleeker AC vents, and new seat upholstery option as well. The 2nd row might get new captain seats upholstery design to enhance the feeling. Rest of it will remain the same. In Engine Options, the Alcazar will continue to be powered by the same 1.5 L Turbo Petrol and the 1.5 L Diesel Engine. Hyundai earlier this year had updated the Alcazar with a slightly updated front grille, and a new 1.5 L Turbo Petrol engine.
The Alcazar already comes with features like ventilated seats, 8-way powered adjustable driver seat, 360 Surround View Camera, wireless charging, panoramic sunroof, Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold, and so much more. We expect features similar to Creta like heated seats, possibly co-driver powered seats, powered tailgate, and Level 2 ADAS with features same as the 2023 Hyundai Verna such as Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Monitoring System, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Forward Collision Warning, Auto High Beam Assist, and many more.
We expect Hyundai to launch the Alcazar Facelift to launch alongside the Creta Facelift or in the first half of 2024 with expected price of Rs. 17 lakhs.
New-Gen 2024 Kia Carnival Facelift (Expected: 2024)
Kia India is launching the next generation Kia Carnival which basically is an facelift update in the Korean market, but in India it’ll be launched as an New Generation update. It’s almost like a home on wheels because of how much comfortable the seats are in this MPV. It has four rows with captain seats in second-row which are similar to Kia EV9. Kia offers the Carnival with a V6 Engine internationally, expect the 2.2 L Diesel Engine to be offered, while it’s possible Kia could replace the V6 Engine in India with the 2.0 L Turbo Petrol Engine.
The Carnival has features like dual 10.25-inch display, ventilated and heated seats, a single-pane sunroof, and a panoramic sunroof, 360 Surround View Camera, Level 2 ADAS, and so much more. The Carnival doesn’t have any direct rivals as it’s the only MPV in the segment, and it’ll continue to be the best-selling MPV in its own category. We expect to learn more about the new India-bound Carnival in the coming weeks.
New-Gen Toyota Fortuner 2024 (Expected: 2024)
Toyota is confirmed to launch the next generation update for the most popular SUV in the Indian Market, the Toyota Fortuner. Toyota also confirmed that the powertrain they’ll be using is the diesel paired with 48V battery for mild-hybrid tech to reduce emissions and increase fuel efficiency.
So, the new Toyota Fortuner will feature big exterior changes like at the front it’ll get the semi-hexagon shape grille with three horizontal slats and new sharper looking LED headlights with thinner and sleeker looking LED DRLs with in the headlamp unit. The side profile will most likely look the same except it’ll sport new set of alloy wheels. Moving to the rear, it’s likely the new Fortuner will get connected LED taillamps and new bumper design both the front and the rear.
Focusing on the interiors, it’s possible it will get slight change in dashboard design to accomodate a bigger 10.25-inch infotainment system, a much more thinner AC vents and it’s possible the instrument cluster would still be the same as before. In second row, Toyota could offer captain seats since a 6 or 7-STR option is going around many bigger SUVs.
Toyota had recently launched the mild-hybrid tech for Fortuner in South Africa. Toyota used a 48V mild-hybrid tech and paired it to a 2.8 L Diesel Engine. The system is designed to offer enhanced torque assist, smoother start/stop functions, regenerative braking, and up to 10 percent better fuel efficiency compared to diesel-only powertrains.
Kia EV9 (Expected: Late 2024)
Kia earlier this year had showcased the EV9 at the Auto Expo 2023 in January, and then few months later launched their flagship three-row SUV in South Korea, and other markets. Kia confirmed that its looking to expand the reach of EV9 to other international markets, and one of them confirmed to launch is India. The EV9 measures more than 5 Meters in Length, and is built on their Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). Kia claims the EV9 on a single charge can travel up to 541 KMs, and is offered in two variants.
The Standard trim comes with 76.1 kWh battery pack with a single motor powering the rear wheels and produce 214.5 BHP and 350 NM of torque and can sprint from 0 – 100 KMPH in 8.2 seconds at a 185 KMPH top speed. Then there is the long range trim with 99.8 kWh battery pack and offers two drivetype options – Rear-Wheel-Drive (RWD) which has a single motor producing 201 BHP and 350 NM torque and does 0 – 100 KMPH in 9.4 Seconds. Another Option is the All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) which has dual motor setup and generates 380 BHP and 600 NM of torque and accelerates from 0 – 100 KMPH in 5.3 seconds at 200 KMPH top speed.
The Kia EV9 was tested at the European NCAP (ENCAP) and scored 5 Star Safety Rating, Hence, when it launches in India, Kia would likely send the EV9 to the Bharat NCAP (BNCAP) and since the BNCAP and GNCAP (Global NCAP) are similar, the EV9 could scored 5 Star Safety Rating as well.
Mahindra XUV.e8 (Expected: December 2024)
Mahindra was seen testing the XUV700-based electric SUV, XUV.e8 which is said to launch in December 2024. The XUV.e8 will look slightly different over the ICE Version of XUV700 like closed front grille, slightly different bumpers, and tweaked taillamps. Moreover, the EV will get triple-screen layout for the luxurious experience with size likely to be of 10.25-inch. This triple screen layout is focused on three elements – one for co-passenger to watch Netflix and other stuff, center infotainment system for EV details, and the digital instrument cluster.
It could sport a 50 – 60 kWh battery pack to offer range of 500+ KMs. The XUV.e8 will compete with the upcoming Tata Harrier.ev and Safari.ev. More details of the electric SUV should be made public soon in the coming months.
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