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6 New Game-Changing SUVs Launching this Year!

New SUV!

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: June 2024
  • Rivals: Tata Safari, Mahindra XUV700, MG Hector Plus, Kia Carens

Tata Curvv

  • Exterior Design includes front grille with chrome inserts with LED DRLs covering the front bonnet lip, new 18-inch alloy wheels, connected taillamps, coupe roofline, smart door handles and more.
  • Interior includes 12.3-inch infotainment system, 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit Cluster, 4-spoke steering wheel, leather upholstery for cabin, panoramic sunroof on top, ambient lights for cabin, and more.
  • Based on Tata X1 Platform.
  • Dimensions: 4.3 Meters in Length, 2.6 Meters Wheelbase, and 408 L Boot Space.
  • Engine Specs:
    • 1.2 L Turbo Petrol (123.29 BHP, 225 NM) (6 Speed MT, 7 Speed DCT)
    • 1.5 L Diesel (113.31 BHP, 260 NM) (6 Speed MT / AT)
  • Features: Front Ventilated Seats, Heads-up Display (HUD), 12.3-inch Infotainment System, Powered Driver Seat, Level 2 ADAS, 360 Camera, and more.
  • Expected Pricing: Rs. 11 – Rs. 20 L
  • Expected Launch: July – August 2024
  • Rivals: Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, MG Astor, VW Taigun, Honda Elevate

New Mahindra Thar Armada

  • Exterior Design changes over 3-Door version includes tweaked H-pattern grille, new LED Headlamps, DRLs, Tail-lamps, new alloy wheels, non convertible, new bumpers.
  • Interior Design includes new 10.25-inch infotainment, new upholstery for cabin, tweaked centre console, spacious rear seats, 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 (130 BHP, 300 NM) (6 Speed MT / AT)
    2.0 L 4 Cylinder Turbo Petrol (130 BHP, 300 – 320 NM) (6 Speed MT / AT)
  • Expected Pricing: Rs. 15 – Rs. 20 L
  • Expected Launch: August 2024
  • Rivals: Maruti Suzuki Jimny, Upcoming Force Gurkha 5-Door

New Force Gurkha 5-Door

MG Gloster Facelift

  • Exterior to undergo major changes like new blocks-like front grille, updated bumpers, new DRLs, Head-lamps, connected tail-lamps, and new alloy wheels.
  • Interior will be updated with new rectangle-shape infotainment system, new instrument cluster, redesigned center console and dashboard, new seat upholstery, and more.
  • Dimensions: Length increased by 229 MM [5214 MM], width by 90 MM [2016 MM], and Height by 9 MM [1867 MM]. Wheelbase remains the same.
  • Engine Options 2.2 L Twin-Turbo Petrol and 2.2 L Turbo Engine [8 Speed AT]
  • New Features: Upgraded Level 2 ADAS, Ventilated and Heated Seats for Co-Passenger, and 2nd Row; and more.
  • Expected Launch: Mid 2024
  • Expected Price: Rs. 38 – Rs. 44 Lakh

Kia Clavis SUV

  • Exterior Design takes inspiration from Soul SUV and other electric SUV line-ups like vertical LED DRLs from EV5, tail-lamps from EV9, and some other elements as well.
  • Interior Design will likely a blend between Sonet and the Seltos like free-standing 10.25-inch infotainment, digital instrument cluster from Seltos, HVAC control panel from Seltos, etc. and more.
  • Dimensions will be just above 4 Meters in length with a likely 2.6 Meters wheelbase.
  • Engine Options:
    • 1.2 L 4 Cylinder Petrol (81.8 BHP, 113.8 NM) (6 Speed MT, 7 Speed IVT)
    • 1.0 L 3 Cylinder Turbo Petrol (118.41 BHP, 172 NM) (6 Speed MT, 7 Speed DCT)
    • 1.5 L 4 Cylinder Diesel (113.98 BHP, 250 NM) (6 Speed MT / IMT / AT)
  • Expected Launch: Late 2024
  • Expected Pricing; Rs. 9 – Rs. 17 Lakhs
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