The year 2022 has been an exciting one for the Indian automotive industry as far as new product launches are concerned. Talking about the small car segment, we witnessed four important car launches from Maruti Suzuki and Citroen. Here’re some key details and prices of the new small cars that went on sale in 2022.
New Small Cars In 2022
New Maruti Baleno
The updated Maruti Suzuki Baleno launched in February 2022 at a starting price of Rs 6.35 lakh. The hatchback received significant styling changes and feature upgrades. It gets a 9.0-inch SmartPlay Pro+ touchscreen infotainment system with the smartphone connectivity, Amazon Alexa support, voice command support, a 360 degree camera, Heads-Up Display, auto dimming iRVM, Suzuki’s Connect connected car tech, automatic climate control and an Arkamys surround sound system. Under the hood, the new Maruti Baleno employs a 1.2L, 4-cylinder Dualjet K12N petrol engine that’s good for 90bhp. More details here…
Price – Rs 6.49 lakh – Rs 9.71 lakh
New Maruti WagonR
Maruti Suzuki updated the WagonR hatchback earlier year. The model comes with the updated 1.0L and 1.2L petrol engines benefited with Dualjet, Dual VVT, ISS (idle start-stop) and cooled EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) tech. All aforementioned technologies make it more fuel efficient and lower its emission levels. The new Maruti WagonR comes in two new, dual-tone colour options – Magma Grey with Black roof and Gallant Red with Black roof. It also gets blacked-out alloy wheels, new colour upholstery, hill start assist function and dual airbags (as standard). More details here…
Price – Rs 5.47 lakh – Rs 7.20 lakh
New Maruti Alto K10
Launched in August 2022, the new-generation Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 comes with significantly improved design, upmarket interior and 67bhp, 1.0L K10C petrol engine. The hatchback’s new model underpins Heartech platform and measures longer and taller than the Alto 800. In fact, its wheelbase is 20mm longer than the Alto 800. The new Maruti Alto K10 comes equipped with a 7.0-inch SmartPlay infotainment system with the smartphone connectivity, a digital speedometer, steering mounted controls and a four speaker audio system. More details here…
Price – Rs 3.99 lakh – Rs 5.95 lakh
Citroen C3
Citron C3 is the first mass-market offering from the French automaker in India. The hatchback is available in Live and Feel trims priced at Rs 5.71 lakh and Rs 8.06 lakh respectively. It can be had with either a 1.2L, 3-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol or a 1.2L, 3-cylinder turbo petrol engine. While the former delivers 82bhp with 115Nm, the latter is good for 110bhp with 190Nm. Transmission options on offer are a 5-speed manual (1.2L NA) and a 6-speed manual gearbox (1.2L turbo-petrol). More details here…
Price – Rs 5.88 lakh – Rs 8.15 lakh
