In this article, we’re explaining 5 new sedans from carmakers – Maruti Suzuki, Honda, Toyota, Skoda, and Citroen launching in 2024 and why it’s worth waiting for these sedans as they’ll be loaded with tons of features making them worth buying over the others.
The new Dzire is in works and it’ll sport design language similar to the Swift. The next-gen Dzire will get new front grille, bumpers, new sleeker LED headlamps and tail lamps. It’ll also be getting new 16-inch alloy wheel design. Jumping to the cabin, it’ll get new 9-inch free-standing infotainment system, new HVAC control panel, updated dashboard design, and so much more. Moreover, the Dzire will get the new 1.2 L 3 Cylinder Z-Series Petrol Engine which will have less power output to improve the fuel efficiency over the current version.
It’ll be getting new features like 360 surround view camera, wireless charging pad, 6 Airbags, and so much more. It’s expected some time after the new Swift launch in early 2024.
Skoda is set to re-introduce the 3rd Gen Superb for the Indian market since it was discontinued due to it failing to comply with BS6 norms. The 3rd Gen Superb will be powered by the updated 2.0 L Turbo Petrol producing 188 BHP and 320 NM of torque paired to 7 Speed DSG (or DCT) Gearbox. However, Skoda will be importing as CBU unit and will introduce L&K (Lauren & Klein) trim only. It has features like 360 Surround View Camera, New Infotainment System, active TPMS, 9 Airbags, ventilated and heated seats, ADAS with functions such as Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist, and more.
Last month, Skoda had unveiled the 4th Gen Superb globally which saw it getting big exterior and interior changes, some new features, and powertrain options. There is no word when it’ll make its way to India but we expect to hear something about it near the end of 2024.
At the 2023 LA Auto Show, the revised 9th Gen Toyota Camry had its world debut, exhibiting a revamped front end that was influenced by the most recent Crown model. It will only be available in a 2.5L gasoline/hybrid variant in the US, while in India its 2.5 L Petrol Hybrid Powertrain. It is anticipated that Toyota could launch the new Camry in India by late 2024. It has features like 12.3-inch infotainment, 7-inch digital cluster, JBL sound system, heads-up display, digital key, and various other features.
Moving to the safety, it’ll get multiple airbags as standard, Toyota’s Safety Sense 3.0 which is ADAS with features like Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Keep Assist, Road Sign Assist, Auto High Beam Assist, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Alert among the others. Although there are no alternative powertrain options, Toyota offers customers various suspension setups based on the specific variant they choose. This allows for customization and caters to different preferences in terms of driving dynamics.
The next-gen Honda Amaze will be built on the platform which underpins the City Sedan, the Honda ACE Platform, and it’ll likely adopt similar design language as well, and share some similarity to Accord (sold internationally) like the new grille with hexagonal-like pattern, thinner and sleeker LED DRLs within the LED headlamp unit, and the bumpers little aggressive than the current version.
Jumping to the interior, we expect the interiors to undergo new design layout to accommodate a free-standing touchscreen 8-inch infotainment system, similar to the Accord. Moreover, it’s possible the interior layout could be similar to the City as well like a new 4-spoke steering wheel, vertically positioned AC vents, dual-tone treatment for the dashboard, separate wireless charging pad space below the Climate Control, and a single-pane sunroof, making it the first sedan in the segment to offer this feature.
In the New-Gen Amaze, it’ll be getting new features like 8-inch Infotainment System with Wireless Apple Carplay / Android Auto, 6 Airbags, Auto-Dimming IRVM, Single-Pane Sunroof, and ADAS with functions like Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Warning, etc.
Honda will definitely try to lower the price by introducing a new trim which will align with its rivals pricing – Hyundai Aura (Rs. 6.44 – Rs. 9 L) and Maruti Dzire (Rs. 6.51 – Rs. 9.39 L). So, we expect the new-gen Honda Amaze to start from Rs. 6.50 Lakh.
Citroen has been testing the C3X for months now, and what we know is that the C3X will be based on the CMP Modular Platform which underpins other Citroen SUVs – C3 and C3 Aircross. The C3X will compete against the Tata Curvv SUV, and Sedans like Hyundai Verna, VW Virtus, Skoda Slavia, Honda City, and Maruti Ciaz. The C3X will have many features borrow from its existing models like the front fascia, and features will be taken from the C3 Aircross.
But changes will be observed from the side where the sloping roofline will be major attraction for the customers. The test mules seen so far had heavily covered the rear section and so its to hard to tell, but it’s possible the LED tail lamps will be the same as C3 Aircross and may be tweaked a little to differentiate between the two. However, the possibility of an connected tail lamps is pretty much zero given they might willing to price this model towards the affordable side.
The C3X will borrow equipments from C3 Aircross like the 10.25-inch infotainment system with wireless Apple Carplay/Android Auto, 7-inch Digital Colour TFT Instrument Cluster, electrically adjustable ORVMs, 4-spoke steering wheel which is leather-wrapped, and that’s about it. However, the C3X will be using the same powertrain which powers the C3 and C3 Aircross, the 1.2 L 3 Cylinder Turbo Petrol engine producing 108.62 BHP and 190 NM of torque paired to 6 Speed Manual and Automatic Gearbox.
Additionally, it’ll have safety features like 6 Airbags, ABS with EBD, Hill-Hold assist, TPMS, ESC, Rear Parking Camera, ISOFIX anchorages, and few more. Since an aggressive pricing is expected, the C3X will likely miss out on ventilated seats, powered driver seats, ADAS, sunroof, just to list a few. We should be hearing more about the C3X in the coming weeks.
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