Carmakers at Auto Expo 2023: Complete A-Z information

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While not as massive as earlier editions, Auto Expo 2023 nonetheless had loads in retailer – from new launches to international unveilings and future ideas. And despite the fact that carmakers like Mahindra, Honda, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar Land Rover and lots of extra determined to skip this version, the carmakers who had been in attendance had a powerful displaying. Here’s what every car producer had on show at Auto Expo 2023.

BYD

Chinese EV maker Build Your Dreams’ star attraction at Auto Expo 2023 was the Seal electrical sedan, which is ready to launch in India by the fourth quarter of 2023. The Seal will get single-motor and dual-motor powertrain choices and it comes with two battery packs – a 61.4kWh unit (550km claimed vary) and an 82.5kWh unit (700km claimed vary). Also on show on the BYD stall was a brand new restricted version of the Atto 3 electrical SUV. Finished in a Forest Green color, only one,200 models of the Atto 3 restricted version might be on supply at Rs 34.49 lakh (ex-showroom).

Hyundai

Korean big Hyundai launched its Ioniq 5 electrical crossover at Auto Expo 2023. The EV is priced at Rs 44.95 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom) for the primary 500 prospects, which makes it Rs 16 lakh cheaper than the intently associated Kia EV6. However, it’s price noting that whereas the Kia is a CBU, the Hyundai involves India through the CKD route. Alongside, Hyundai additionally showcased the Ioniq 6 electrical sedan, which stands out with its putting, aero-efficient design and the Nexo fuel-cell electrical car.  

Kia Motors

At Auto Expo 2023, Kia Motors previewed its flagship electrical SUV with the EV9 idea, which is predicted to enter manufacturing in direction of the top of 2023. Based on the E-GMP platform, the SUV will get a 77.4kWh battery pack, however official vary and output figures are but to be revealed. Also on the stall was the new KA4 MPV, also referred to as the Carnival in India. This new-gen MPV has been on sale in worldwide markets for some time and is predicted to be launched in India sooner or later. Additionally, Kia displayed two purpose-built Carens MPVs for emergency companies. 

Lexus

Lexus had a powerful displaying at Auto Expo 2023, showcasing all kinds of automobiles. In phrases of SUVs, the Japanese carmaker introduced down the new-gen RX, bookings for which at the moment are open forward of a March launch, and the flagship LX, which is priced at Rs 2.82 crore (ex-showroom). Lexus additionally displayed the LM MPV, which is slated to launch in India quickly, and the LC 500h coupe. Rounding off the Lexus stall had been the LF-Z and LF-30 EV ideas. Both get all-wheel-drive methods, however the place the previous has a dual-motor set-up, the latter options 4 in-wheel motors.

Maruti Suzuki

One of the most important speaking factors at Maruti’s Auto Expo 2023 stall was the brand new eVX electrical SUV idea. It previews the model’s first born-electric SUV that can go on sale in 2025. Other large points of interest had been the much-awaited Jimny 5-door and the Baleno-based Fronx compact SUV, each of that are slated to launch this yr. Also on the Maruti stall was the upcoming Brezza CNG, a flex-fuel model of the Wagon R and matte black editions of the Brezza and Grand Vitara SUVs.

MG Motor

SAIC-owned MG Motor introduced a complete host of electrified automobiles from its international portfolio to Auto Expo 2023. Battery electrical automobiles on show on the MG stall had been the MG4 hatchback, the MG5 property, the Mifa 9 MPV and the Marvel R SUV. MG additionally showcased a couple of hybrids within the type of the eHS SUV, the Roewe eRX5 SUV and the eMG6 sedan. The third sort of electrified car on the MG stall was the Euniq 7 hydrogen fuel-cell MPV. Rounding off, the producer additionally launched the facelifted variations of its Hector and Hector Plus ICE SUVs. 

Pravaig

Bengaluru-based start-up Pravaig showcased the Veer EV, which is aimed to be used by the armed forces. The Veer makes use of a 408hp, dual-motor set-up that sends energy to all 4 wheels, with a 90.9kWh battery which is claimed to present it a claimed vary of over 500km. The EV additionally contains a thermal imaging sensor, airlift hooks, a four-tonne winch and a mount for weapons or tools, in line with its supposed objective.

Tata Motors

Tata Motors maybe had probably the most spectacular product line-up at Auto Expo 2023. Starting with the EVs, Tata showcased idea variations of the Harrier EV, Sierra EV and the Avinya. Also in attendance was the Curvv SUV coupe idea in a close-to-production, ICE guise. Of its present line-up, Tata confirmed CNG variations of the Punch and Altroz, sportier variations of the Tiago EV and Altroz and new Red Dark variations of the Harrier and Safari SUVs. The carmaker is ready to launch 9 new cars and SUVs by 2025.  

Toyota

Much like sister model Lexus, Toyota had a lot of fashions on show at its Auto Expo 2023 stand. Taking centre stage was the brand new Land Cruiser LC 300, the primary all-new Land Cruiser in almost 14 years. Also on show had been a lot of alternate fuelled-vehicles just like the hydrogen-powered Corolla Cross, the bZ4X battery electrical SUV, the Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell EV and the flex-fuel-powered Corolla sedan. Toyota additionally confirmed a racier model of the Glanza hatchback, dubbed the Glanza Sport and a modified model of the Hilux pick-up. 

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