With 2024 finally here, 5 new cars are highly anticipated to launch this year as these cars are going to get new features, and upgrades over their outgoing version. In this article, we’re explaining all the details of car launches from Kia to Maruti.
Kia Sonet Facelift (Expected: Early-Mid January 2024)
With the Sonet Facelift finally unveiled, the SUV has undergone major changes over the pre-facelift version like it now new tri-cube LED headlamps, L-shaped LED DRLs that frames across the headlamp unit, new bumpers, new fog lamps horizontally positioned on the bumper, and new alloy wheel design. The interior has few changes like the updated 10.25-inch infotainment system, new LCD screen below the infotainment that displays climate control, new 10.25-inch fully digital instrument cluster, and new seat upholstery.
It has features like 360 Surround View Camera, 4-way Power Adjustable Driver Seat, Level 1 ADAS, ventilated seats, Front and Rear Parking Sensors, 10.25-inch Fully Digital Instrument Cluster, and Infotainment System, 7 Speaker Bose Sound System, Air Purifier, Ambient Lights, and so much more. The SUV comes with 3 Engine Choices – 1.2 L Petrol with 5 Speed Manual, 1.0 L Turbo Petrol with 6 Speed IMT & 7 Speed DCT Gearbox, and 1.5 L Diesel with 6 Speed Manual / IMT / Automatic Gearbox.
Kia will be launching the Sonet Facelift in January 2024 with expected price of Rs. 8 Lakhs.
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Hyundai Creta Facelift (Launch: January 16th, 2024)
Hyundai is set to launch the Creta Facelift on the January 16th, 2024. The SUV will receive tons of changes like the front profile features connected by the LED DRLs, positioned above the big grille, updated bumpers, redesigned tailgate and split unit vertical LED headlamps, and updated front grille. Moreover, it’ll also get new alloy wheels for the 17-inches and 18-inches. Jumping to the interiors, it’ll get new 10.25-inch fully digital instrument cluster, updated 10.25-inch infotainment system, Tucson-like touch-sensitive AC controls, Alcazar like dashboard, new seat upholstery, new Verna-like 2-spoke steering wheel, and more.
In Engine Options, the Hyundai Creta will continue to sport the 1.5 L 4 Cylinder Petrol, and the 1.5 L 4 Cylinder Diesel Engine. Hyundai will also introduce a new engine – 1.5 L Turbo Petrol producing 157.57 BHP and 253 NM of torque paired to the 6 Speed Manual, and 7 Speed DCT Gearbox. The Creta will get new features like 360 Surround View Camera with front and rear parking sensors, heated seats, possibly co-driver powered seats, 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, and many more.
We expect the Creta Facelift to be priced from Rs. 11 Lakhs.
New-Gen Maruti Swift (Expected: Early 2024)
Maruti Suzuki was seen testing the new Swift in India. The new Swift gets redesigned front grille and bumper design while retaining headlamps and tail lamps shape but looks a bit sharper compared to the outgoing version. Even though Suzuki calls it 4th Gen, the Swift is basically an heavily updated hatchback with slight growth in dimensions like its 15 MM longer, 40 MM narrower, and 30 MM taller. The wheelbase remains unchanged, 2450 MM.
The interiors resemble the Fronx, Baleno like the switchgear, HVAC controls, floating 9-inch touchscreen infotainment, analog instrument cluster, steering wheel, etc. The Swift showcased at TMS was fitted with ADAS, but to keep the cost down, it’s likely the Indian-spec model won’t be fitted with ADAS. The alloy wheels seen on the new Swift was all blacked out and could’ve been the 16-inch wheels.
In Engine Options, the concept Swift debuted all-new 1.2 L 3 Cylinder petrol engine (codenamed as Z12). So, we expect the power of the Z12 engine to be lower, while the torque could be on the higher side as this would help Maruti achieve better fuel efficiency in India. Additionally, the Concept Swift shown was equipped with hybrid tech, however, it’s unlikely the Indian-spec will sport the hybrid tech.
Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor (Expected: Early 2024)
Toyota is expected to launch the Fronx-based SUV in early 2024. The Taisor is expected to have front change inspired from either the Hyryder, or from the Glanza. The Interiors however will be same as Fronx and it’ll be just a software and logo change. Even in Dimensions, the SUV measures the same as the Maruti Fronx. In Engine Options, the Taisor should have three options – 1.2 L Petrol paired to 5 Speed MT / AMT, 1.0 L Turbo Petrol paired to 5 Speed MT, 6 Speed AT, and 1.2 L CNG mated to 5 Speed MT Gearbox only.
In Features, the Taisor will come with features like LED Projector headlamps, LED taillamps, 16-inch alloy wheels, 9-inch infotainment system with Wireless Apple Carplay/Android Auto, wireless charging pad, 6-speaker Arkamy’s sound system, height adjustable driver seat, and more. Safety features include six airbags, 360 Surround View camera with rear parking sensors, automatic headlamps, heads-up display, Cruise Control, Traction Control, ABS with EBD, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Hill Assist, ISOFIX anchorages, and Front Disc Brakes.
Lastly, the Urban Cruiser Taisor is expected to be priced from Rs. 8 Lakh for the entry-level variant.
Tata Punch.ev (Launch: January 2024)
The Punch.ev will look to its sibling, Nexon.ev like connected LED DRLs, cube-shape split LED headlamps vertically positioned, new aero-efficient 5-spoke alloy wheel design to help cope with the range, and slightly tweaked LED taillamps. Jumping to the inside, the dashboard will be similar to ICE version but slightly updated as well like new 10.25-inch Infotainment System, new 2-spoke steering wheel wiith Tata logo illumination.
Moreover, it’ll get rotary dial gear shifters, and it’s possible it’ll get digital instrument cluster or maybe a redesigned instrument cluster that displays EV-related information. Apart from this, the EV was said to be seen with a electronic parking brake and could be exclusive to top variant.
In Features, it’ll get automatic climate control, Wireless Charging Pad, electric sunroof, LED headlamps, and many more. As for the safety feature, it’ll come with 6 Airbags, Cruise Control, Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Disc Brakes for all wheels, 360 Surround View Camera, Rear Parking Sensors, and few more.
While we’ve no official word on the battery specs, but considering the Punch EV will be the fourth EV in the line-up, it can come with a battery pack bigger than the Tigor (26 kWh) around 30 – 40 kWh to offer range of up to 500 KMs. Tata Motors is going expected to launch the Punch.ev in January 2024.
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