Major launches in January embody facelifts from Kia and Hyundai, together with an all-new EV from Tata

In January 2024, a plethora of recent launches happened from manufacturers equivalent to Hyundai, Kia, Tata, Mercedes-Benz, and even Porsche. In addition, a number of automakers—Renault, Mahindra, and Land Rover—launched MY24 (mannequin 12 months) updates for his or her current merchandise. Let’s delve into the main points of all the brand new fashions and facelifts launched in the course of the month of January.

Kia Sonet Facelift

Price Range: Rs 7.99 lakh to Rs 15.69 lakh

The series of launches for the 2024 started off with the Kia Sonet facelift. This up to date model boasts a refreshed look and incorporates a variety of recent options, together with the extent 1 superior driver help system (ADAS) security expertise. 

The main highlights embody a ten.25-inch touchscreen infotainment show, a ten.25-inch digital driver’s show, and a 4-way powered driver seat.The Sonet now additionally options six airbags throughout all variants, whereas the top-spec trim doesn’t additionally include a 360-degree digicam. Kia has additionally reintroduced the choice of a guide transmission for the diesel variant of the Sonet. 

Hyundai Creta Facelift

Price Range: Rs 11 lakh to Rs 20.15 lakh

Another a lot awaited model which received the mid life update last month is the Hyundai Creta. This compact SUV from Hyundai has undergone intensive design adjustments each in and out, accompanied by a variety of recent options. The 2024 Creta boasts facilities equivalent to twin 10.25-inch screens (one for the infotainment and one for the motive force’s show), dual-zone AC, an 8-speaker Bose sound system, and a panoramic sunroof. The Creta’s security is enhanced by the inclusion of superior driver help techniques (ADAS).

The up to date Creta now additionally comes with the selection of a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine (160 PS / 253 Nm) mated to a 7-speed twin clutch transmission (DCT).

Tata Punch EV

Price Range: Rs 10.99 lakh to Rs 15.49 lakh

Tata introduced the Punch EV as the most recent member of its all-electric lineup. The electrical Punch will get an up to date fascia and extra options over its common ICE (inside combustion engine) counterpart. The Tata Punch EV is the primary electrical car from Tata to be primarily based on the Acti.ev platform.

The Punch EV is provided with a ten.25-inch touchscreen infotainment with wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a ten.25-inch digital driver’s show, an air air purifier, ventilated entrance seats, and a sunroof. On the protection entrance, it will get six airbags, a 360-degree digicam, digital stability management (ESC), and an digital parking brake with auto maintain. Tata is providing the Punch EV in each 25 kWh medium vary and 35 kWh lengthy vary battery pack choices, providing a variety of as much as 421 km.

Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Facelift

Price: Rs 67.90 lakh

Land Rover gave a minor makeover to its entry-level Range Rover SUV, the Evoque. Following the facelift, the entry-level Range Rover SUV is now extra reasonably priced by over Rs 5 lakh. The updates embody delicate design adjustments and the addition of a brand new 11.4-inch curved touchscreen infotainment show.

It will get two powertrain choices: a 2-litre turbo-petrol engine and a 2-litre diesel engine. Both models are mated to a 9-speed computerized transmission that delivers energy to all 4 wheels.

Mercedes-Benz GLA Facelift

Price Range: Rs 50.50 lakh to Rs 56.90 lakh

The Mercedes-Benz GLA facelift made its international debut in mid 2023, and it’s lastly launched in India last month. The updates on the GLA facelift are delicate, and it additionally will get some important characteristic updates, which incorporates an up to date 10.25-inch infotainment system which now helps wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

The 2024 GLA is being provided with the identical powertrain choices as earlier than, together with a 1.3-litre turbo-petrol and a 2-litre diesel engine The latter comes with all-wheel-drive (AWD) drivetrain. 

Mercedes-Benz GLS Facelift

Price Range: Rs 1.32 Crore to Rs 1.37 Crore

Another facelift launched by Mercedes-Benz final month was the updated GLS SUV. The refreshed GLS now sports activities a extra rugged look and consists of minor cabin updates with extra options. Notable highlights comprise twin 12.3-inch screens (MBUX infotainment show and digital driver’s show), 5-zone local weather management, a 13-speaker Burmester 3D sound system, ambient lighting, a powered tailgate, and a panoramic sunroof.

The facelifted GLS SUV is obtainable with both a 3-litre 6-cylinder turbo-petrol or a 3-litre 6-cylinder diesel engine, each outfitted with an all-wheel-drive (AWD) drivetrain as customary.

Porsche Macan EV

Price: Rs 1.65 Crore (Macan Turbo)

Porsche introduced its second all-electric model in India in the form of Macan EV, which can be the model’s first pure electrical SUV. The bookings for the Macan EV are open, whereas its deliveries are scheduled to start from the second half of 2024. The Macan EV will likely be provided in two variants: Macan 4 and Macan Turbo, and the worth for the Macan 4 is but to be introduced.

The electrical Macan utilises a 100 kWh battery pack, out of which 95 kWh is usable. It comes with two powertrain choices providing a WLTP claimed vary of as much as 613 km.

Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Facelift

Price: Rs 1.85 Crore

Mercedes Benz also facelifted the sportier version of the GLE SUV, the Mercedes-AG GLE 53 Coupe. The facelifted AMG SUV has acquired up to date lighting setup and two new exterior paint choices, whereas the cabin has acquired minor tweaks like new AMG-specific upholstery and inside theme choices.

It is powered by a 3-litre 6 cylinder twin cylinder petrol engine (435 PS / 560 Nm) mated to a 9-speed computerized transmission. The unit comes mated to a 48V delicate hybrid setup which affords an extra increase of 20 PS and 200 Nm.

All costs are ex-showroom

MY24 (Model Year) Updates

• Renault Kwid, Kiger, And Triber: Renault has rolled out updates for its entire lineup in 2024, enhancing options and implementing worth reductions throughout all fashions. The Kwid now boasts an 8-inch touchscreen system, whereas the Triber inherits a 7-inch digital driver’s show from the Kiger. Notably, the Kiger now will get options like robotically foldable ORVMs and an computerized AC. Additionally, the turbo variants include red-painted brake callipers.

• Mahindra XUV400 EV: As a part of the mannequin 12 months replace, Mahindra replaced the earlier trims of the XUV400 EV with new Pro variants: EC Pro and EL Pro. With the replace, the XUV400 EV acquired an up to date dashboard, new steering wheel, and new options equivalent to a much bigger 10.25-inch touchscreen, a ten.25-inch digital driver’s show, new local weather management panel which options dual-zone AC, and rear AC vents. 

• Mahindra XUV700: Mahindra also updated its flagship SUV, the XUV700 EV, with new options and seating configuration. The three-row Mahindra SUV now will get the choice of 6-seater structure with captain seats within the center row, out there with the top-spec AX7 and AX7L variants. The XUV700 additionally acquired new options equivalent to ventilated entrance seats, and the motive force’s seat reminiscence operate now additionally helps you to save the positioning of the ORVMs. Lastly, Mahindra additionally launched a brand new Napoli Black exterior paint choice with the XUV700.

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