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These 3 New Affordable Compact SUVs are Launching This Year!

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New Mahindra XUV3XO

  • Mahindra XUV300 renamed to XUV3XO.
  • Exterior Design changes over XUV300 includes new C-shape LED DRLs and Tail-lamps, Dual LED Projectors, black element with mini LEDs at the edges joining the headlamps, new bumpers, alloy wheels, LED Light bars, etc.
  • Interiors look similar to the XUV400 with upgrades over it like centre console is equipped with electric parking brake instead of manual handbrake, panoramic sunroof on top, and more.
  • Dimensions will be more or less the same.
  • Engine Options;
    • 1.2 L Turbo Petrol (108.62 BHP, 200 NM) (6 Speed MT / AMT)
    • 1.2 L Turbo Petrol (128.73 BHP, 230 NM) (6 Speed MT)
    • 1.5 L Diesel (115.05 BHP, 300 NM) (6 Speed MT / AMT)
  • New Features: Ventilated Front Seats, 360 Surround View Camera, Panoramic Sunroof, Level 2 ADAS, 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit Cluster and Infotainment, Ambient Lights, and more.
  • Expected Price: Rs. 8.50 – Rs. 15 Lakh
  • Launch: April 29th, 2024
  • Rivals: Tata Nexon, Kia Sonet, Maruti Brezza and Fronx, Hyundai Venue, Renault Kiger, Nissan Magnite

Nissan Magnite Facelift

  • Exterior Design Changes includes new multi-spoke alloy wheels, new LED Tail-lamps, shark fin antenna on top replacing micro-roof antenna, and front profile may include closed Curve-ish V-shape Grille while cube-shape fog lamps on the ends of bumper.
  • 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: Late 2024

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 Pricing; Rs. 9 – Rs. 17 Lakhs
  • Expected Launch: Late 2024
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Joseph