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These 6 SUVs under Rs. 10 Lakhs are Launching Sooner Than You Expect!

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Citroen Basalt

  • Exterior Design bears close resemblance to C3 Aircross like the identical front fascia with slight different finish. Coupe Roofline, new tail-lamps, dual-tone black & silver bumper, new alloy wheels with gun-metal finish.
  • Interiors wasn’t revealed; but it’ll largely stay similar to the C3 Aircross.
  • Built on the CMP Platform.
  • Dimensions will be close to same as the C3 Aircross.
  • Engine Options: 1.2 L 3 Cylinder Turbo Petrol (108.62 BHP, 190 NM) (6 Speed MT / AT)
  • Features: 10.25-inch Infotainment, Automatic Climate Control, Projector Headlamps, Wireless Charging, Cruise Control, Electric Folding ORVMs, Digital Cluster, etc.
  • Expected Pricing: Rs. 10 – Rs. 13 Lakh
  • Expected Launch: Second Half of 2024
  • Rivals: Citroen C3 Aircross, Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Upcoming Tata Curvv, and more.

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 Launch: Late 2024 – Early 2025
  • Expected Pricing; Rs. 9 – Rs. 17 Lakhs

New Skoda’s Compact SUV

  • Exterior Design will likely share elements with the Kushaq while also having the classic Skoda grille except as per teaser it’ll be slightly different.
  • Interior will also be similar to Kushaq like 10.25-inch infotainment system blended with the dashboard design, 2-spoke steering wheel with digital instrument cluster behind, and likely a sunroof on top.
  • Built on MQB AO IN Platform.
  • Dimensions will be under 4 meters in length with a likely wheelbase of 2.5 Meters.
  • Engine Options: 1.0 L 3 Cylinder Turbo Petrol (113.98 BHP, 178 NM) (6 Speed MT / AT)
  • Features: Ventilated Seats, 360 Surround View Camera, Wireless Charging Pad, Cooled Glovebox, and more.
  • Expected Pricing: Rs. 8 – Rs. 15 Lakhs
  • Expected Launch: March 2025

Maruti Suzuki Fronx Facelift

Tata Punch Facelift

  • Exterior Design will match the electric version except it won’t get connected LED Light Bar at the front, lower front bumper will be revised to differentiate between ICE and EV, and could be more coming.
  • Interiors will also look the same as the EV with new upgrades for ICE version like new infotainment system, digital cluster, 2-spoke illuminating Tata logo steering wheel, and more. The ICE version however will not get Electric Parking Brake but rather a manual handbrake.
  • Built on the Tata X1 Platform.
  • Dimensions will be more or less the same.
  • Engine Options:
    • 1.2 L Petrol Engine (87 BHP, 115 NM) (5 Speed MT / AMT)
    • 1.2 L Petrol + CNG (72 BHP, 103 NM) (5 Speed MT / AMT)
  • New Features: Ventilated Seats, LED Headlamps, Drive Modes, Digital Cockpit Cluster, 360 Surround View Camera, Front Parking Sensors, and more.
  • Expected Price: Rs. 6.50 – Rs. 10.50 Lakh
  • Expected Launch: 2025
  • Rivals: Hyundai Exter
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