Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors have officially announced to showcase a wide range of new models and electric vehicles at the 2023 Auto Expo. MSIL has confirmed that it will showcase 16 vehicles including 2 upcoming SUVs, an all-new electric SUV concept and the modified & special editions of existing range. On the other hand, Tata Motors has announced to showcase electric vehicles, hydrogen powered vehicles and its ADAS tech at the biennial event.
Maruti Cars at Auto Expo 2023
Maruti Suzuki will showcase an all-new electric SUV concept, codenamed YY8 at the 2023 Auto Expo. The new EV concept will preview the brand’s upcoming electric SUV, which is scheduled to be launched sometime in 2024-25. The production-ready model will be based on Toyota’s 27PL platform, which is basically the affordable version of the 40PL platform. This platform currently underpins the Toyota bZ4X electric crossover. It is reportedly to be offered with two battery packs – 48kWh and 59kWh – with an estimated range of around 400km and over 500km respectively on a single charge.
Maruti Suzuki will also present the YTB SUV Coupe and the new 5-door Jimny lifestyle SUV at the 2023 Auto Expo. The YTB SUV Coupe is basically the crossover version of the Baleno hatchback and is expected to be launched by April 2023. It will share the styling cues from Suzuki’s Futuro-e concept unveiled at the 2020 Auto Expo. The new SUV Coupe will be powered by a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that produces 100bhp and 150Nm of torque.
The Jimny 5-door is expected to be launched by mid-2023, before festive season. It will have a 300mm longer wheelbase compared to the regular 3-door Jimny Sierra. The new model will rival the likes of the Mahindra Thar and the Force Gurkha. The new lifestyle SUV will be powered by a 1.5-litre K15B petrol engine with manual and automatic gearbox options.
Tata Cars at Auto Expo 2023
The homegrown UV maker is expected to unveil the Punch based small electric SUV at the 2023 Auto Expo. Adding to it, the brand will showcase the Curvv and Avinya concepts at the auto event. Moreover, the new Harrier and Safari facelifts could also be introduced at the 16th edition of Indian Auto Expo.
The Tata Punch EV is expected to be launched in our market during festive season, before Diwali. It will be designed on a new Sigma platform that’s essentially a heavily modified version of the ALFA architecture. Also called Gen 2 architecture, the new platform will offer a flat floor to accommodate a large battery pack. The small EV could be offered with two battery packs – a 26kWh and a 30.2kWh.
The Tata Curvv EV concept was first unveiled in April 2022. This SUV Coupe will be offered with multiple powertrain options including Pure EV, Petrol & Diesel. It is based on the modified X1 platform that underpins the Nexon range. The EV is likely to receive a larger 40kWh battery pack with a range over 400kms. It is likely to measure 4.3 meters in length and will ride on a longer wheelbase.
The Avinya is the first concept model to be based on the GEN3 architecture – ‘Born Electric’. The new Skateboard platform will provide more cabin space with the same footprint. The company aims to offer an electric range of over 500km for all its future EVs that will be designed on its GEN3 platform.
With the Harrier facelift and the Safari facelift, Tata Motors could showcase its future ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) tech. These models will also receive some design changes and more features inside the cabin including a bigger touchscreen infotainment unit and a 360 degree camera.
