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5 New Cars with ADAS Launching Later this Year!

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Kia Carnival Facelift

  • Exterior Design changes new “Tiger” front grille with chrome inserts and surrounds, dual-function big LED DRLs placed within the vertically-positioned LED headlamps, skid plates at front and rear, new 19-inch and 20-inch alloy wheel options, functional roof rails on top, rear gets new connected tail-lamps, huge rear windshield, roof spoiler, and flat tail-gate.
  • Interior features seamless integrated dual 12.3-inch displays, new dual-tone upholstery for the cabin, sunshades for all rows, new redesigned centre console like round dial for drive shift, next to 2 cupholders, buttons behind it for ventilated, and other functions, wireless charging pad in front of drive shift, flight seats in second-row, captain seats option for third row, and bench seats in 4th row.
  • Built on Hyundai-Kia N3 Platform
  • Dimensions will be more or less the same.
  • Engine Options:
    • 2.2 L Diesel (197.2. BHP, 440 NM) (8 Speed AT)
    • 1.6 L Turbo Petrol Hybrid (177.5 BHP, 264.7 NM – Petrol; 72.41 BHP, 304 NM – Hybrid) (6 Speed AT)
  • Features: 8 Airbags, Heated and Ventilated Seats, Level 2 ADAS, Heads-up Display, Dual Sunroof, E-ride, E-Handling, Dynamic Torque Vectoring, KRELL Premium Sound System, and so much more.
  • Expected Price: Rs. 30 – Rs. 45 L
  • Expected Launch: Second Half of 2024

Hyundai Alcazar Facelift

  • Exterior Design changes include new front fascia similar to new Creta, new alloy wheels, headlamps, connected tail-lamps inspired from Palisade, and updated bumpers.
  • Interior will closely resemble the new Creta while also having Palisade-inspired elements.
  • Based on Hyundai-Kia K2 Platform.
  • Dimensions will see slight increase in Length, Width, and Height.
  • Engine Options:
    • 1.5 L 4 Cylinder Turbo Petrol Engine (157.57 BHP, 253 NM) [6 Speed MT, 7 Speed DCT]
    • 1.5 L 4 Cylinder Diesel Engine (113.98 BHP, 250 NM) [6 Speed MT / AT]
  • Features: New Co-Passenger Powered Seats, Dual-Zone Climate Control, Powered Tailgate, Level 2 ADAS with 19 Features.
  • Expected Price: Rs. 17 – Rs. 22 Lakh
  • Expected Launch: September 2024
  • Rivals: Tata Safari, Mahindra XUV700, MG Hector Plus, Kia Carens

Tata Curvv

  • Exterior Design includes front closed grille (for EV only) and grille with chrome inserts (for ICE version) with LED DRLs covering the front bonnet lip, new 18-inch alloy wheels, connected taillamps, coupe roofline and dual-tone bumpers.
  • Interior includes 12.3-inch infotainment system, 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit Cluster, 4-spoke steering wheel, panoramic sunroof on top, ambient lights for cabin, and touch-sensitive panel for HVAC Control.
  • Based on Platform: Tata X1
  • Dimensions: 4.3 Meters in Length, 2.6 Meters Wheelbase, and 408 L Boot Space.
  • Powertrain:
    • 1.2 L Turbo Petrol (118.35 BHP, 172 NM) (6 Speed MT, 7 Speed DCT)
    • 1.5 L Diesel (114 BHP, 260 NM) (6 Speed MT / AT)
    • Battery Specs: 45 – 50 kWh; Range: 500 – 550 KMs; FWD & AWD Option
  • Features: Front Ventilated Seats, Heads-up Display (HUD), 12.3-inch Infotainment System, Powered Seats, Level 2 ADAS, 360 Camera, and more.
  • Expected Pricing: Rs. 20 – Rs. 25 L
  • Expected Launch:
    • EV: September 2024
    • ICE: November – December 2024

Kia EV9

  • Exterior Design includes thin LED light bar, Y-design mini-LEDs, Gloss black finish lower air intake, ORVMs, and roof rails. Dual-tone bumpers front and rear, new 21-inch alloy wheels, unique LED Tail-lamps with flat curv-ish tailgate, roof spoiler, and more.
  • Interiors include dual 12.3-inch seamless-integrated displays, three-rows with dual-tone leather seat upholstery, Lounge Seats in 1st and 2nd Row with Heated and Ventilated Function and power extendable headrests, power tailgate, extendable 2nd row centre console with multiple USB Charging port, Meridian Sound System, and more.
  • Built on the E-GMP Platform.
  • Dimensions: 5010 – 5015 MM Length, 1980 MM Width, 1755 – 1780 MM Height, 3100 MM Wheelbase.
  • Battery Specs:
    • 76.1 kWh RWD (214.5 BHP, 350 NM) (0 – 100 KMPH in. 8.2 Seconds at 185 KMPH top speed)
    • 99.8 kWh RWD (201 BHP, 350 NM) (0 – 100 KMPH in. 9.4 Seconds at 185 KMPH top speed)
    • 99.8 kWh AWD (380 BHP, 600 NM) (0 – 100 KMPH in. 5.3 Seconds at 200 KMPH top speed)
    • Range: 541 KMs
  • Features: 1st and 2nd row Ventilated and Heated Seats, Dual Sunroof, Level 3 ADAS, 14 Speaker Meridian Sound System, Heads-up Display (HUD), 3-Zone Climate Control, Swivel Seats – 2nd Row, and more.
  • Expected Pricing: Rs. 85 Lakhs
  • Expected Launch: Late 2024
  • Rivals: BMW iX

Mahindra XUV.e8

  • Exterior design includes connected L-shape LED DRLs, sleek headlamps, connected tail-lamps, 18-inch alloy wheels, dual-tone bumpers, Radar Module on lower air intake, etc.
  • Interiors include 3 12.3-inch Displays, captain seats (2nd row), new upholstery, new dashboard layout, ambient lights, tumble seats (2nd row), touch-based panel for HVAC Controls, and more.
  • Based on XUV700, while the platform it’s built on is INGLO EV.
  • Dimensions will closely match the XUV700.
  • Battery Specs: 60 – 80 kWh; Range: 500 – 600 KMs; FWD & AWD Option.
  • Features: Ventilated Seats, Powered Front Seats, 3-zone climate control, Level 2 ADAS, 360 Camera, Powered Tailgate, Hill Descent Control, Heated Seats, and more.
  • Expected Pricing: Rs. 30 – Rs. 35 L
  • Expected Launch: December 2024
  • Rivals: Tata Harrier EV
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