In this article, we talk about the top 3 new utility vehicles to be launched in our market in the month of July 2023.
Maruti Engage
Maruti Suzuki has officially announced to launch the Engage 3-row premium MPV in our market on July 5. The new model is essentially a re-badged version of the Toyota Innova Hycross. Maruti Suzuki will make certain changes to its styling to differentiate the new Engage with the Hycross. It will come with the new front fascia, which will look identical to the Grand Vitara. The cabin won’t receive any significant changes, except for the new colour scheme. It will be the first Maruti Suzuki model to offer ADAS tech. The new Engage will be offered with two engine options – a 2.0L Atkinson cycle engine with strong hybrid tech and a 2.0L naturally-aspirated petrol.
New Kia Seltos
Kia will launch the significantly revised Seltos mid-sized SUV in the country in July. The updated Seltos is already on sale in select international markets. The new model will come with design changes and an upgraded interior along with new engine options. It will come with new Tiger Nose front grille, new LED DRLs, new tailgate and revised tail-lights and new set of alloys. Inside the cabin, the SUV will get a new connected screen for a new touchscreen infotainment unit and a digital driver display. The SUV will also receive ADAS tech with features similar to the one offered on the new Hyundai Verna. It will receive a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine that produces 160PS and 253Nm of torque. The other engine options include a 1.5L NA petrol and a 1.5L turbo diesel.
Hyundai Exter
Hyundai will launch the much-awaited Exter micro SUV in our market on July 10. The Hyundai Exter model lineup will include a total of 15 variants (8 petrol manual, 5 petrol automatic and 2 CNG), spread across six trims – EX, EX (O), S, S (O), SX and SX (O) Connect. It will be powered by a 1.2-litre 4-cylinder naturally-aspirated petrol engine that produces 83bhp and 114Nm. The CNG version offers power close to 69bhp and 95.2Nm of torque. Transmission choices include a 5-speed manual and an AMT unit. The Hyundai Exter can be pre-booked by paying a token sum of Rs 11,000 at any authorized dealership.
