2022 will soon bid goodbye to us as only 4 months are left in the year. Though remaining months are going to be super exciting for auto enthusiasts as several important product launches are scheduled to come out. Here’re key details of the top 16 upcoming new cars from India’s top 4 car manufacturers – Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata and Mahindra.
Upcoming Maruti Suzuki Cars
Maruti Grand Vitara
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara will surely be one of the biggest new car launches of this year. The model will go on sale in the month of September. Its bookings have already begun and the SUV is reportedly gathered over 40,000 bookings before its market arrival. Designed on Suzuki’s Global C-platform, the Maruti Grand Vitara will be the brand’s first car to come with the strong hybrid powertrain. There will be two powertrain options – 1.5L K15C dualjet petrol with Smart Hybrid tech and 1.5L TNGA petrol with Intelligent Hybrid system. More details here…
Maruti Brezza CNG
The new-generation Maruti Brezza will receive CNG variants by the end of this year. One must note that its official launch date and details are yet to be announced. The factory-fitted CNG kit is likely to be offered on the mid-spec and higher trims only. It will come with the new K15C Smart Hybrid petrol engine coupled to a CNG kit. While its power and torque outputs will be slightly lower than the standard model, the mileage figure will be higher. The Maruti Brezza CNG will be offered with the manual gearbox only. More details here…
New-Gen Maruti Swift (Unveiling)
According to latest media reports, the new-generation Suzuki Swift will make its global debut in December 2022. The hatchback’s new model will hit Indian roads sometime in 2023. The model might make its first public appearance in India at the 2023 Auto Expo that will be held in January. Significant cosmetic changes will be made to the 2023 Maruti Swift. It will underpin the modified and stronger Heartect platform and is likely to come with the new SmartPlay Pro+ info unit with wireless connectivity and Suzuki Connect – connected car tech. This time around, the Swift might get hybrid tech in global markets. More details here…
Upcoming Hyundai Cars
Hyundai Venue N-Line
Prices of the Hyundai Venue N Line variant will be announced on 6th September 2022. The model will come in three dual-tone colours – Thunder Blue with Black roof, Polar White with Black Roof and Shadow Grey with Black roof. Under the hood, the Venue N Line will feature the 120PS, 1.0L turbo petrol engine with a 7-speed DCT automatic gearbox. The automaker, however, will tune its engine and suspension to enhance its driving experience. The sportier Venue will have all-black interior with contrast red inserts. More details here…
New Hyundai Creta
Hyundai’s top-selling Creta SUV is ready to enter into its new-generation in coming months. While its official launch date is yet to be announced, the carmaker has confirmed that it will come in H2, 2022. No changes will be made to its engine setup. The new 2022 Hyundai Creta will witness comprehensive changes inside and out. On the exterior, it will get the new Tucson-inspired parametric grille, new LED DRLs, new bumpers, slightly repositioned headlamps and updated tailgate. Inside, there could be an updated 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and Hyundai’s BlueLink connected car tech. Rumour has it that the new Creta might get ADAS (advanced driver assistance system) suite. More details here…
Hyundai Ioniq 5
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 will be the second electric offering from the South Korean automaker in India. The electric crossover is based on the E-GMP architecture and it will be brought here as a CBU (Completely Built Up) unit. Globally, the Ioniq 5 comes with two powertrains – single motor setup and dual-motor setup with AWD. The single motor version delivers power worth 169bhp with 350Nm and it accelerates 0 to 100kmph in 8.5 seconds. The dual-motor model can achieve 0 to 100kmph in 5.2 seconds and attain a top speed of 185kmph. There are two battery pack options – 72.6kWh and 58kWh – offering range of 481km and 386km respectively. More details here…
New Hyundai Kona
The 2022 Hyundai Kona facelift will witness a market launch in coming months. The electric SUV will receive noticeable cosmetic changes and feature upgrades. Its interior will be revised with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10.25-inch infotainment system, BlueLink connectivity and new safety techs. The updated Kona will be made available with the bigger 64kWh battery pack and an electric motor pushing out power around 204bhp. Talking about design changes, the model will get sleeker headlamps, a new closed-off grille, new alloy wheels, lesser side cladding and revised front and rear bumpers.
Upcoming Tata Cars
New Tata Harrier/Safari
Tata Motors is ready to launch a new SUV in coming days. While the company remains tight lipped about the upcoming model, it’s reported to be the updated Harrier and Safari SUVs. Both models could be offered with a new petrol engine that’s on test for a while. Under its ‘New Forever’ strategy, the company might bring in a special edition of its existing popular models. The upcoming new Tata SUV will carry the brand’s new 2.0 Impact design language. More details here…
Tata Nexon CNG/Altroz CNG
The home-grown automaker aims to expand its CNG product lineup in coming months. The company has been testing the Nexon CNG and Altroz CNG in the country. The Nexon CNG will come with the 1.2L Revotron turbo petrol engine and Altroz CNG will be available with the 1.2L turbo petrol motor. Both engines will be paired to a manual gearbox. The CNG variants will surely be high on fuel efficiency than the regular petrol model. Though, their power and torque figures will be slightly lower. More details here…
Tata Altroz EV
Tata Altroz EV is expected to launch by the end of 2022. The model was first showcased in its concept form at the 2020 Auto Expo. Powertrain setup of the electric hatchback is likely consist of the updated Ziptron technology that’s available on the Nexon EV Max. Though, its battery size could be different. Compared to its ICE version, the Altroz EV will be slightly more expensive. In terms of design and styling, it will be different from the regular model. The EV will have a closed off grille, air dams with star pattern, new alloys with Blue highlights and blacked-out tailgate section. More details here…
Upcoming Mahindra Cars
2022 Mahindra Bolero
The Mahindra Bolero will soon be introduced with the brand’s new Twin Perks logo. No other changes are expected to be made on the 2022 model year. The SUV will continue to come with the 1.5L mHawk diesel engine that’s good for 175bhp and 210Nm. It will have a 5-speed manual gearbox with RWD system. The 2022 Mahindra Bolero model lineup will continue to come in B4, B6 and B6 Opt trims, which are currently priced at Rs 9.33 lakh, Rs 10 lakh and Rs 10.26 lakh respectively. More details here…
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Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus
The Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus with 7 and 9-seats configuration options will arrive towards the end of 2022. Powering the SUV will be Thar’s 2.2L mHawk diesel engine with manual and automatic gearboxes. The model lineup will be made available in P4 and P10 trims and it will measure 4400mm in length, 1795mm in width and 1812mm in height. The SUV will have a 2680mm long wheelbase. Its prices are likely to fall in the range of Rs 10 lakh – Rs 12 lakh (ex-showroom). More details here…
Mahindra XUV400
Mahindra XUV400, the electric version of the XUV300 subcompact SUV, will hit showrooms on 8th September 2022. Unlike its ICE version, the electric SUV will measure above 4 meters and offer extra boot space. However, its overall width and height will remain unchanged. The carmaker says that it will use the LG Chem sourced high-energy-dense NMC battery, which are superior than LFP cells of the Tata Nexon EV. The XUV400 is expected to promise a range of over 400km on a single charge. A few design bits will differentiate from its ICE version and the Blue accents will highlight its electric nature. More details here…
New Mahindra XUV300
The automaker has already dropped a teaser of the upcoming new Mahindra XUV300 revealing its design details. The SUV’s updated model is likely to hit roads during this festive season. Along with the significant design and feature upgrades, the 2022 Mahindra XUV300 facelift will receive a new 1.2L trubo T-GDI mStallion petrol engine. The new gasoline unit will be good for 130bhp and 230Nm, thus making it 20bhp more powerful and 30Nm torqueier. The existing 1.5L diesel engine will also be on offer. Buyers will have two gearboxes to choose from – a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed AMT. More details here…
