Subaru Forester for representational purposes only
In the next 5 Months, we’re going to see the launch of 5 New SUVs from companies – Tata, Mahindra, Nissan, and Citroen. With rise in popularity of SUVs, these 4 companies are launching 5 more new SUVs helping in gaining more traction in the market. Here’s everything you need to know about these SUVs –
Exterior Design includes front grille with chrome inserts (for ICE ) with connected LED DRLs covering the front bonnet lip, new 18-inch alloy wheels, connected taillamps, coupe roofline and dual-tone bumpers. The EV features no front grille but a charging port underneath the Tata logo, different lower grille pattern, and aero-efficient 17 or 18-inch wheels.
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
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Dimensions: 4.3 Meters in Length, 2.6 Meters Wheelbase, and 408 L Boot Space.
Powertrain:
1.2 L Turbo Petrol (123.22 BHP, 225 NM) (6 Speed MT, 7 Speed DCT)
Features: Front Ventilated Seats, Heads-up Display (HUD), 12.3-inch Infotainment System, Powered Seats, Level 2 ADAS, 360 Camera, Powered Tailgate with Gesture Control and more.
Exterior Design changes over 3-Door version includes tweaked block-pattern grille, new LED Headlamps, C-shaped DRLs which are dual-functional, Tail-lamps with stop lamp, new 19-inch alloy wheels, non convertible, new bumpers, camera’s on front grille, ORVMs, underneath the number plate at rear for 360 Camera; and rear seat doors mounted on C-Pillars.
Interior Design includes new 10.25-inch infotainment, new fully digital cluster, new upholstery for cabin, tweaked centre console, spacious rear seats with rear AC vents, panoramic sunroof on top, and more space for boot.
Based on Body-on-Frame (Zen3) Platform
Dimensions will be close to 4.3 M in length with a 2.6 M Wheelbase.
New Features: Ventilated Front Seats, Wireless Charging Pad, Level 2 ADAS, 360 Surround View Camera, Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold, Panoramic Sunroof, Rear AC vents, and more.
Exterior Design bears close resemblance to C3 Aircross like the identical front fascia with slight different finish. Coupe Roofline, new LED Projector Headlamps, tail-lamps, dual-tone black & silver bumper, new alloy wheels with gun-metal finish.
Interiors are similar to the C3 Aircross with new panel for Automatic Climate Control, along with slight changes.
Built on the CMP Platform.
Dimensions will be slightly more in terms of length over the C3 Aircross
Engine Options: 1.2 L 3 Cylinder Turbo Petrol (108.62 BHP, 190 – 205 NM) (6 Speed MT / AT)
Features: 10.25-inch Infotainment, Automatic Climate Control, LED Projector Headlamps, Wireless Charging, Cruise Control, Electric Folding ORVMs, Digital Cluster, etc.
Expected Pricing: Rs. 10 – Rs. 16 Lakh
Launch: End of August 2024
Rivals: Citroen C3 Aircross, Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Upcoming Tata Curvv, and more.
Exterior Design Changes includes new 16-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels, new LED Tail-lamps, shark fin antenna replacing micro-roof antenna, and front profile includes broader grille joining the headlamps, and fog lamps on the bumpers.
Interiors changes include new upholstery, big infotainment system, Digital Instrument Cluster, dual-tone options for the dashboard, tweaked centre console, and more.
Built on CMF-A+ Platform.
Dimensions will most likely remain the same as before.
Engine Options:
1.0 L Turbo Petrol (71.01 BHP, 96 NM) (5 Speed MT / AMT)
1.0 L Turbo Petrol (99 BHP, 160 NM) (5 Speed MT, CVT )
New Features: Ventilated Seats, Auto-Dimming IRVM, Sunroof, and more.
Expected Price: Rs. 6.50 – Rs. 11.50 Lakh
Expected Launch: Early 2025
Rivals: Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV3XO, Maruti Brezza & Fronx, and Renault Kiger.
Mahindra XUV.e8
Exterior design includes big L-shape LED DRLs connected by light bar, sleek headlamps with orange accent surround, connected XUV700-like tail-lamps, 19-inch alloy wheels, dual-tone bumpers, Radar Module on lower air intake for ADAS, etc.
Interiors include Triple 12.3-inch Displays, captain seats (2nd row), new leather upholstery, XUV700-like layout, ambient light for cabin, tumble seats (2nd row), touch-based panel for HVAC Controls, new steering wheel with logo illumination, and more.
Based on XUV700, while the platform it’s built on is INGLO EV.