Out of the 15 luxurious SUVs launched this 12 months, 6 have been electrical fashions
2023 witnessed the launch of many automobiles in several segments spanning from the entry-level to the preferred mass market ones. However, the posh SUV phase additionally witnessed a excessive inflow of launches by means of the 12 months. In 2023, 15 luxurious SUVs have been launched in India from a number of carmakers, and plenty of of these SUVs have been electrical fashions. Here are all the posh SUVs that have been launched in India this 12 months:
BMW X1 & iX1
Price (BMW X1): Rs 48.90 lakh to Rs 51.60 lakh
Price (BMW iX1): Rs 66.90 lakh
BMW launched the new-generation X1 firstly of this 12 months and later acquired an M Sport variant as nicely. It comes with 2 engine choices: a 1.5-litre petrol (136 PS/230 Nm) and 2-litre diesel (150 PS/350 Nm), each mated to a 7-speed DCT. The BMW iX1, which is the electrical model of the X1 SUV, was launched later within the 12 months and packs a 66.4 kWh battery pack, paired with a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup that generates 313 PS and 494 Nm. It has a WLTP-claimed vary of as much as 440 km. You can learn extra concerning the BMW iX1 in its launch report.
BMW X5 Facelift
Price: Rs 95.20 lakh to Rs 1.08 crore
The BMW X5 acquired a facelift earlier this 12 months that got here with a redesigned exterior, up to date cabin and extra options. The engine choices of the X5 are nonetheless the identical however they’ve been upgraded with a 48V mild-hybrid tech for elevated efficiency. It comes with a 3-litre turbo-petrol and a 3-litre diesel engine, each mated to an 8-speed computerized transmission. You can get extra element concerning the new BMW X5 here.
BMW X7 Facelift
Price: Rs 1.27 crore to Rs 1.30 crore
While BMW introduced the newest technology of the 7 Series sedan to India this 12 months,the BMW X7 additionally acquired an replace within the type of a facelift. It acquired a tweaked exterior, up to date cabin and extra options. The powertrain contains 3-litre twin-turbo petrol and diesel engines, each mated to an 8-speed computerized transmission. More particulars of its powertrain and options might be discovered here.
Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
Price: Rs 1.39 crore
Mercedes-Benz additionally launched an electrical luxurious SUV this 12 months, its largest one in India but. The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV comes with a 90.56 kWh battery pack mated to a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup that churns out 408 PS and 858 Nm. The Mercedes electrical SUV can go from 0-100 kmph in 4.9 seconds and has a WLTP-claimed vary of as much as 550 km. You can study extra about its drive expertise from its first drive review.
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New-gen Mercedes-Benz GLC
Price: Rs 73.50 lakh to Rs 74.50 lakh
Earlier this 12 months, Mercedes-Benz launched the new-generation GLC in India. The up to date model of the favored luxurious SUV comes with a 258 PS, 2-litre petrol engine and a 197 PS 2-litre diesel engine. Both these items are mated to a 9-speed computerized transmission in an all-wheel-drive setup. Here are 5 things you should know about the new GLC.
Mercedes-Benz GLE Facelift
Price: Rs 96.40 lakh to Rs 1.10 crore
Just final month, Mercedes-Benz launched the GLE facelift in India. The SUV, aside from delicate design adjustments, additionally acquired an improve in its powertrain choices. The new Mercedes GLC will get 3-litre petrol and diesel engines and a 2-litre diesel engine possibility. All 3 engines additionally get a 48V mild-hybrid help. To know extra concerning the new GLE, click here.
Audi Q8 e-tron & Sportback
Price (Audi Q8 e-tron): Rs 1.14 crore to 1.26 crore
Price (Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback): Rs 1.18 crore to 1.31 crore
Audi launched the facelifted e-tron this 12 months which has now been renamed because theAudi Q8 e-tron, and it’s supplied in two variations: SUV and Sportback (coupe-SUV). The electrical SUVs include 2 battery pack choices: 89 kWh and 114 kWh, every mated to a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup with a most output of 408 PS and 664 Nm. The up to date Q8 e-tron has a claimed vary of as much as 600 km and you may know extra concerning the luxurious electrical SUV from its launch report.
Audi Q3 Sportback
Price: Rs 52.97 lakh
The Audi Q3 Sportback is the primary coupe-style compact luxurious SUV to be launched within the Indian market. It is only a coupe model of the common Q3 and comes with the identical powertrain: a 2-litre turbo-petrol engine making 190 PS and 320 Nm, paired with a 7-speed DCT in an all-wheel-drive setup. You can take a look at its cabin and options here.
Volvo C40 Recharge
Price: Rs 62.95 lakh
The Volvo C40 Recharge, which is predicated on the XC40 Recharge, was additionally launched this 12 months. This electrical SUV will get a 78 kWh battery pack which is paired with dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup. This setup generates 408 PS and 660 Nm, and the C40 Recharge will get a WLTP-claimed vary of 530 km. We drove the C40 Recharge and you may get particulars about its drive expertise from our first drive review.
Lotus Eletre
Price: Rs 2.55 crore to Rs 2.99 crore
The newest carmaker to enter the Indian market, Lotus, has began its innings with the launch of the Eletre luxurious SUV. This excessive efficiency SUV has a 112 kWh battery pack and will get 2 powertrain choices with a most output of 918 PS and 985 Nm. The Eletre has a WLTP-claimed vary of as much as 600 km. The particulars of its design, cabin and options might be present in its launch report.
Toyota Land Cruiser (LC300)
Price: Rs 2.10 crore
The solely new SUV launched by Toyota this 12 months is the up to date Land Cruiser LC300. This luxurious SUV comes with a 3.3-litre V6 twin-turbo diesel engine making 309 PS and 700 Nm. This engine is mated to a 10-speed computerized transmission for its four-wheel-drivetrain. The Toyota Land Cruiser was launched on the 2023 Auto Expo, and here are all its particulars.
New-gen Lexus RX
Price: Rs 95.80 lakh to Rs 1.20 lakh
The fifth-generation Lexus RX was launched this 12 months in April. The luxurious Japanese SUV will get 2 sturdy hybrid petrol engines: a 250 PS, 2.5-litre naturally aspirated unit and a 371 PS, 2.4-litre turbocharged unit. The RX might be had in each front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive setups, and extra particulars about its efficiency might be discovered here.
Land Rover Range Rover Velar Facelift
Price: Rs 94.30 lakh
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar acquired a facelift in mid-2023 which got here with minor design adjustments, and an up to date cabin. The new Velar will get each petrol and diesel engines with mild-hybrid tech: a 2-litre petrol engine (250 PS/365 Nm) and a 2-litre diesel engine (204 PS/420 Nm). Both engines are mated to an 8-speed computerized transmission for the all-wheel-drive setup. To know extra about this luxurious SUV, click here.
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