The Indian market is poised to witness the launch of 5 new SUVs, each promising significant updates both exterior and interior-wise, along with the introduction of groundbreaking features in their respective segments. These upcoming SUVs are expected to redefine the game upon their release, presenting formidable competition to their rivals in the market. In this article, we’ve described all the details of these 5 SUVs and how each of them poses a danger to the other!
Mahindra after months of testing the XUV300 Facelift is all set to launch the SUV in the early 2024, possibly in the month of February 2024. The SUV will undergo many changes from the outside and the inside like the exterior will see new LED headlamp unit with C-shaped Dual-functional LED that works as DRLs and Indicators, new rectangle black element on the grille, new bumper design, and flat bonnet for increased visibility. The side profile remains the same except for the new alloy wheel design. The rear will feature new LED taillamps and a LED light bar for a connected light sequence
Inside, it’ll get revised dashboard design to cater the free-standing 10.25-inch infotainment system, new 4-spoke steering wheel and digital instrument cluster, thinner AC vents, redesigned centre console, and new colour for leather seat upholstery. In Engine Options, it’ll continue to be offered with 1.2 L Turbo Petrol and 1.5 L Diesel Engine with no change in power output and gearbox choices. Moreover, the SUV will feature panoramic sunroof, Level 1 ADAS, ventilated seats, wireless charger, and so much more.
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Hyundai launched the Creta Facelift on 16th January, and since then it looks people are very much interested in buying the SUV given the amount of features it gets, and how luxurious the interiors look. Few days ago, Hyundai was spotted testing the N-Line version of the Creta which will get cosmetic changes red highlights across the body, red brake callipers, body coloured door handles, new 18-inch Alloy Wheels with N-Line badging, and N-Line badging on the front fender. The interiors won’t see any changes except for the red highlights like red accents for the seats, centre console, dashboard, and panoramic sunroof.
The engine options will likely be the 1.5 L Turbo Petrol Engine producing 157.57 BHP and 253 NM of torque mated to 7 Speed DCT Gearbox. However, we could see the 6 Speed Manual Gearbox option for the SUV being offered by Hyundai to make it slightly more affordable than just offering the DCT Gearbox option only. Moreover, in features, it’s likely we’ll get DashCam with Dual Cameras, front and rear, and other than it will be almost nothing.
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, 360 Surround View camera, 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.
The new Alcazar Facelift will closely resemble the Creta facelift like connected LED DRLs, connected LED Taillights, and Quad-Beam LED Headlamps; while the bumpers and the front radiator grille design will be slightly updated to differentiate the two SUVs against each other. The interiors will closely look the same as the recently launched Creta Facelift like seamless integrated dual 10.25-inch displays, touch-sensitive HVAC control, redesigned centre console, new 4-spoke steering wheel, and much more. 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 with 6 Speed Manual and 7 Speed dCT Gearbox and the 1.5 L Diesel Engine with 6 Speed Manual and Automatic Gearbox. The Alcazar will be getting new features like co-driver powered seats, powered tailgate, dual-zone climate control, 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 Hyundai to launch the Alcazar Facelift to launch in the first half of 2024 with expected price of Rs. 17 lakhs.
Tata Curvv EV looks similar as the concept like vertically split headlamps, sloping coupe-like roofline that integrates into the connected taillamps. Moreover, it gets new aero-efficient 18-inch alloy wheels and skid plates for the bumpers. From the inside, the Curvv gets a three-layer dashboard with a 12.3-inch infotainment system, 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit Cluster, 2-spoke steering wheel with Tata logo illumination, touch-sensitive controls for the HVAC, and new leather seat upholstery.
Moreover, the Curvv EV is likely built on Tata’s new Acti.ev platform, which means it may have 45 – 50 kWh battery pack with single and dual motor setup to provide 500+ KMs on a single charge. In Features, it’ll have ventilated seats, 360 Surround View camera, Electric Parking Brake with auto hold, Electrically adjustable front seats, ambient lighting, wireless charging, air purifier, Heads-up Display, flush door handles, and so much more. Tata is expected to launch the EV in the first half of 2024.
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