In the following weeks and months, there will be a lot of new debuts in the Indian passenger car market. To gain market share, leading automakers including Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, and Mahindra plan to launch their eagerly anticipated vehicles. It goes without saying that the Indian auto market has always grown significantly as a result of sales of passenger cars. With more car launches on the horizon, the sector is anticipated to grow and support the success of automobiles worldwide.
New Jeep Wrangler
On April 22, the Italian-American company Jeep will introduce the updated Wrangler in India. The SUV was altered, and it debuted globally last year. It now sports body-color rims, a new seven-slat blacked-out grille with patterned black slots, and grey metallic rims.
The SUV has numerous colour schemes, stronger Gorilla glass for the windscreen and new alloy wheels. A larger 12.3-inch infotainment system, an off-road camera, cruise control with a stop function, 12-way electric adjustable front seats, ADAS, and an improved instrument cluster are just a few of the features.
The 2.0-liter turbo-petrol engine, which generates 266 horsepower and 400 Nm, will remain the mechanical powerplant of the new Wrangler. It is connected to an 8-speed torque converter automatic gearbox.
Mahindra XUV 3XO
Mahindra is getting ready to give the XUV300 a much-needed facelift and a new moniker. Previous teases for the next XUV 3XO revealed an inverted C-shaped LED DRL, a fresh paint job, and a panoramic sunroof—the first in its class. On April 29, it will be up for sale in India, with an estimated starting price of Rs 8 lakh.
The car’s interior is anticipated to include heated front seats, a larger free-standing touchscreen infotainment system, a Harman Kardon music system, a wireless phone charger, a redesigned steering wheel, and an upgraded central console with a redesigned gear lever. Six airbags, an automatic parking brake, a 360-degree camera, and a Level 2 ADAS suite are anticipated safety features for the SUV.
Regarding the drivetrain, the 1.5-liter diesel motor, 1.2-liter direct injection turbo-petrol unit, and 1.2-liter turbo-petrol mill from the XUV 300 are expected to be installed in the XUV 3XO.
Next-gen Maruti Suzuki Swift
The next-generation Swift will be introduced by Maruti Suzuki in India in May 2024, while a specific date has not yet been announced. In 2023, the updated hatchback made its world debut at the Tokyo Motor Show. It is presently offered for sale in Japan, the UK, and certain European countries. It is in its fourth generation. The newest HEARTECT platform serves as the foundation for the 2024 edition. It shares the Swift’s current generation’s silhouette. On the other hand, other changes are anticipated, such as a new grille, more angular headlights and taillights, redesigned bumpers, and new alloy wheels.
The updated India-spec hatchback’s interior may feature a new AC console, a floating touchscreen infotainment system, and a three-spoke steering wheel. The 1.2-liter three-cylinder petrol Z Series engine powers the Maruti Suzuki Swift in Japan, and it’s likely that the India-spec model would have the same engine. A closer look at this topic is probably in store when the launch date approaches.
Force Gurkha 5-Door
Force Motors has announced that it will shortly launch the updated Gurkha 3-door and the new Gurkha 5-door in India. As seen in the last teaser, the five-door variant maintains the three-door SUV’s boxy and sturdy look. It features a grille bearing the ‘Gurkha’ emblem and circular LED headlamps with LED daytime running lights. Although the full exterior is unclear at this time, industry whispers indicate that the front and rear ends may change.
The most recent interior teaser suggests that the 5-door SUV would share the same dashboard as its sibling, but with a larger infotainment touchscreen. The Force Gurkha 5-door is anticipated to have the same 2.6-liter diesel engine from Mercedes as the Gurkha 3-door. The Gurkha 5-door could cost Rs 1 lakh more than the 3-door variant, which starts at Rs 14.75 lakh (ex-showroom), despite the firm not disclosing the price.
Tata Altroz Racer
Force Motors has announced that it will shortly launch the updated Gurkha 3-door and the new Gurkha 5-door in India. As seen in the last teaser, the five-door variant maintains the three-door SUV’s boxy and sturdy look. It features a grille bearing the ‘Gurkha’ emblem and circular LED headlamps with LED daytime running lights. Although the full exterior is unclear at this time, industry whispers indicate that the front and rear ends may change.
The most recent interior teaser suggests that the 5-door SUV would share the same dashboard as its sibling, but with a larger infotainment touchscreen. The Force Gurkha 5-door is anticipated to have the same 2.6-liter diesel engine from Mercedes as the Gurkha 3-door. The Gurkha 5-door could cost Rs 1 lakh more than the 3-door variant, which starts at Rs 14.75 lakh (ex-showroom), despite the firm not disclosing the price.
Tata Altroz Racer
This year in May or June, the more aggressive Altroz, sporting a Racer badge, is anticipated to enter Indian roadways. After making its debut at the Auto Expo in 2023, Tata Motors displayed the hatchback at the Bharat Mobility Expo in 2024. The bonnet and roof of the performance model will sport twin racing stripes in a dual-tone paint job. It will have a ‘Racer’ logo on the front fenders, new 16-inch alloy wheels, and a slightly altered grille. The Altroz Racer is anticipated to come equipped with a voice-activated sunroof, a larger 10.25-inch touchscreen, a 360-degree camera, the first heated front seats in the class, and a heads-up display.
The Altroz Racer is anticipated to be powered by a 1.2-liter, three-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine, much like the Nexon. This motor can produce 118 bhp of maximum power at 5,500 rpm and 170 Nm of peak torque between 1,750 and 4,000 rpm.
