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5 New SUVs Set to Launch in the Next 5 Months!

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Tata Curvv

  • 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
  • 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)
    • 1.5 L Diesel (114 BHP, 260 NM) (6 Speed MT / AT)
    • Battery Specs: 45 – 55 kWh; Range: 450 – 550 KMs; Front-Wheel-Drive (FWD) only
  • 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.
  • Expected Pricing:
    • ICE: Rs. 11 – Rs. 20 L
    • EV: Rs. 20 – Rs. 25 L
  • Launch:
    • ICE & EV: August 7th, 2024

Mahindra Thar Roxx

  • 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.
  • Engine Options:
    • 2.2 L 4 Cylinder Diesel (168 BHP, 350 – 370 NM) (6 Speed MT / AT) (RWD, 4WD)
    • 2.0 L 4 Cylinder Turbo Petrol (180 BHP, 370 – 400 NM) (6 Speed MT / AT) (RWD, 4WD)
    • 1.5 L 4 Cylinder Diesel (116 BHP, 300 NM) (6 Speed MT / AT) (RWD)
  • 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.
  • Expected Pricing: Rs. 15 – Rs. 20 L
  • Launch: August 15th, 2024
  • Rivals: Maruti Suzuki Jimny, Force Gurkha 5-Door

Citroen Basalt

  • 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.

Nissan Magnite Facelift

Spy Shot of Spied Nissan Magnite
  • 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.
  • 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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