The checklist of upcoming automobiles in April 2024 is a mixture of totally different automobiles together with a premium sedan, a few hatchbacks and some SUVs

With the monetary 12 months 2024-2025 starting at the moment, there are numerous new automobiles which are anticipated to go on sale in India, beginning with a number of launches slated for April itself. Many new fashions together with the fourth-gen Maruti Suzuki Swift and Toyota Taisor (Toyota’s model of the Maruti Fronx) are anticipated to be launched this month. Let’s examine all of them out intimately:

Toyota Taisor

Launch On: April 3

Expected Price: Rs 8 lakh

There will quickly be one other sub-4 m crossover SUV in our market within the type of the Maruti Fronx-based Toyota Taisor. Expect it to have slight exterior design modifications over the donor automobile whereas sporting the Toyota emblem. Toyota is predicted to supply it with the identical set of options because the Fronx that features the 9-inch touchscreen, wi-fi telephone charging, six airbags, and a 360-degree digicam. It needs to be provided with a number of powertrains: 1.2-litre petrol engine (90 PS/113 Nm) and 1-litre turbo petrol engine (100 PS/148 Nm). There could possibly be a CNG powertrain (77.5 PS/ 98.5 Nm) too, with a guide gearbox. Transmission choices will embody 5-speed MT for each, 5-speed AMT for the 1.2-litre unit, and 6-speed AT for the turbo petrol possibility.

2024 Mahindra XUV300

Launch On: To Be Confirmed

Expected Price: Rs 8.5 lakh

One of the Mahindra SUVs that’s long-pending an replace is the Mahindra XUV300. The facelifted mannequin has been spied a number of occasions exhibiting a number of up to date design particulars, together with the brand new LED DRLS and headlights, new alloy wheels, and linked LED taillights. Spy photographs of its cabin have hinted at a twin 10.25-inch show setup as prevalent on the XUV400. The facelifted XUV300 might even be provided with superior driver help methods (ADAS) to meet up with premium section rivals just like the Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet. Mahindra will almost definitely retain the identical powertrain choices used on the present model of the SUV, together with two turbo-petrol engines – 1.2-litre MPFi (multi-point gas injection) and 1.2-litre T-GDi (gasoline direct injection) – and a 1.5-litre diesel engine.

New Maruti Swift

Launch On: To Be Confirmed

Expected Price: Rs 6 lakh

The fourth-generation Suzuki Swift has been launched in its house nation of Japan. The new-gen hatchback boasts a redesigned inside and the design modifications to the outside are evolutionary too, making it sharper however nonetheless recognisable. It encompasses a new 1.2-litre 3-cylinder Z collection petrol engine (82 PS / 108 Nm), paired with both a 5-speed guide transmission or a CVT. In Japan, the Swift is accessible in each petrol and hybrid variations, with optionally available all-wheel-drive (AWD). However, in India, these specs are prone to range, and the hybrid and AWD variations will not be in consideration. In phrases of options, the brand new Swift will get a 9-inch touchscreen, auto AC, a 360-degree digicam, six airbags, and blind spot detection.

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Force Gurkha 5-door

Launch On: To Be Confirmed

Expected Price: Rs 16 lakh

If there’s one offroader SUV that’s ready to go on sale, it’s the Force Gurkha 5-door. It has been spied umpteen occasions during the last couple of years, and it appears like Force is lastly gearing up for its launch as hinted by the current teaser. It has an extended wheelbase and an additional set of doorways over the present Gurkha, whereas that includes some design revisions as properly. It will characteristic a 3-row seating structure, doubtless providing bench seats for the second row and captain seats for the third-row passengers. Expect it to get the identical options because the 3-door mannequin, together with the 7-inch touchscreen, guide AC, and twin entrance airbags. Force will doubtless retain the identical 2.6-litre diesel engine (90 PS / 250 Nm) as the present model of the Gurkha. The unit will doubtless be paired to a 5-speed guide transmission.

Skoda Superb

Launch On: To Be Confirmed

Expected Price: Rs 40 lakh

After taking the Superb off the cabinets within the first half of 2023, Skoda is trying to carry it again, though by way of the utterly constructed up (CBU) route. The sedan was a petrol-only providing and was outfitted with a 2-litre turbo-petrol unit (190 PS/320 Nm). It got here mated to a 7-speed DCT dual-clutch automated transmission. While it is going to be out there with the identical set of options as earlier than, Skoda would possibly even present it with a number of extra creature comforts to make it a extra value-for-money proposition. Skoda would possibly even restrict it as a completely loaded providing after bringing it right here as a completely imported mannequin.

Tata Altroz Racer

Launch On: To Be Confirmed

Expected Price: Rs 10 lakh

We acquired our first take a look at the Tata Altroz Racer on the Auto Expo 2023 the place it was showcased as a spicier iteration of the usual hatchback. More lately, its up to date model was placed on show on the inaugural version of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024. Features on board embody a ten.25-inch touchscreen, a 7-inch digital driver show, ventilated seats, and a sunroof. Its security web includes six airbags, rain-sensing wipers, and reversing digicam. Underneath the hood, the Altroz Racer Edition is powered by the 120 PS/170 Nm 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine sourced from the Nexon. It is paired with a 6-speed guide transmission and shall be provided with an automated transmission possibility as properly.

Volkswagen Taigun GT Plus Sport

Launch On: To Be Confirmed

Expected Price: Rs 11.80 lakh

At a lately held occasion, Volkswagen showcased new sportier variants of the Taigun SUV known as the GT Plus Sport and GT Line Sport. It will get beauty tweaks inside and outside, with the GT Plus Sport having black alloy wheels and grille. It additionally has purple ‘GT’ badges, purple brake callipers and purple highlights contained in the cabin. The GT Plus Sport is predicted to be provided with the bigger 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine and is prone to include each 6-speed guide and 7-speed DCT choices.

These are a number of fashions that we predict to see on our shores in April 2024. What are your ideas and which different mannequin would you need being launched in India this month? Let us know within the feedback.

All costs talked about listed below are ex-showroom