SUVs are becoming a more popular choice among consumers switching to new cars. SUVs are becoming more and more popular because of their attractive appearance, useful interior room, and high ground clearance—all of which are perfect for the roads of India. Here are five forthcoming SUV debuts that you might want to hold off purchasing this holiday season if you are one of those people.
Tata Curvv
Launch Date: September 2, 2024
Expected Price: Rs 10.5 lakh
The Tata Curvv’s debut is the first event to kick off this Christmas season. We’ve previously given you a quick rundown of its outside and inside, but the only thing left to disclose is the price, which will be made public on September 2, 2024.
The Curvv differs from other conventional SUVs in its class with its SUV-coupe body shape. There will be one 1.5-liter diesel engine choice and two 1.2-liter turbo-petrol engine options. For every powerplant, there is a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT) available as transmission options. Be aware that the Curvv would be the first vehicle in India’s mass market to be equipped with a diesel DCT combo. Highlights of the features include a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 9.-speaker sound system, a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, a panoramic sunroof, and safety systems like level-2 ADAS and a 360-degree camera.
Tata Nexon CNG
Launch Date: To be confirmed
Expected Price: Rs 9 lakh
Tata Motors is also anticipated to introduce the Nexon CNG during the holiday season. The first SUV to provide a factory-fitted CNG kit for a turbocharged petrol engine is the Nexon CNG, which will be powered by a 1.2-liter turbo-petrol engine with 120 PS. Because of Tata’s twin-cylinder technology, the Nexon CNG also has a 230-liter trunk that may be used. Moving on to gearbox choices, we anticipate Tata will have an automated gearbox option in addition to the conventional manual. You should budget for a price increase of about Rs 1 lakh above the base Nexon models.
Hyundai Alcazar Facelift
Launch Date: September 9, 2024
Expected Price: Rs 17 lakh
On September 9, Hyundai will introduce the 2024 Alcazar makeover in India. The three-row SUV has previously been unveiled by the Korean automaker, who is now accepting official reservations for it for a meager Rs 25,000. In addition to a new look over the current model, the 2024 Alcazar gains a number of additional features as Level-2 ADAS, dual-zone automatic climate control, and rear-seat ventilation (available exclusively on 6-seater versions). The 1.5-liter turbo-petrol engine with 160 PS and the 1.5-liter diesel engine with 116 PS are the only available engines. Prices for the redesigned Alcazar are anticipated to begin at Rs 17 lakh (ex-showroom).
Kia EV9
Launch Date: October 3, 2024
Expected Price: Rs 80 lakh
The EV9, Kia’s second electric vehicle, will go on sale in India on October 3, 2024. It is anticipated to be introduced to the Indian market as a completely imported vehicle, competing with the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV and BMW iX. The EV9 has minimalistic, contemporary lighting components. It is available worldwide with a battery pack that has a capacity of either 76.1 kWh or 99.8 kWh, with the latter offering a maximum WLTP (Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure) range of 541 km. The India-spec model’s official specifications have not yet been made public.
