It’s the center of February and producers like Toyota, Citroen, Maruti Suzuki  and Hyundai are lining as much as introduce new and facelifted fashions throughout varied. We convey the listing of what to anticipate within the coming weeks.  

1. Toyota Innova Crysta diesel

Toyota has reintroduced the Innova Crysta diesel after a brief hiatus. Before getting discontinued, the Crysta was solely accessible with the two.7-litre petrol engine, whereas it would now be accessible solely with the two.4-litre diesel powertrain. This can be the primary time Toyota will promote two Innova fashions concurrently. Furthermore, as part of the replace, the Innova Crysta additionally will get a revised entrance bumper, grille and fog lamp housing. 

2. Citroen eC3

The newest entrant within the EV hatchback phase would be the Citroen eC3, the all-electric model of the C3 hatchback. The French producer will even be exporting the eC3, rising its gross sales volumes. Citroen’s electrical hatchback seems equivalent to its ICE-powered sibling, save for the shortage of a tailpipe and the addition of a charging port on the entrance fender. Inside, it now has a brand new drive selector as a substitute of a gear lever. The eC3 packs a 29.2kWh battery that has an ARAI-certified vary of 320km. Its front-axle-mounted electrical motor generates 57hp and 143Nm of peak torque. You may also learn or watch our assessment of the eC3. 

3. Maruti Suzuki Brezza CNG

Once it’s launched, the Brezza will grow to be the primary CNG-powered automobile within the nation with an automated gearbox. It will likely be powered by the 1.5-litre K15C DualJet engine that additionally does responsibility within the Ertiga and XL6. In the MPVs, it produces 100hp and 136Nm in petrol mode and 88hp and 121.5Nm in CNG mode. Expect related outputs within the Brezza. While the Ertiga and XL6 CNG get solely a 5-speed handbook gearbox, the Brezza will even get a 6-speed torque converter automated. 

4. Updated Hyundai Venue

While the Venue facelift was launched in June 2022, Hyundai is giving its compact SUV a new diesel powertrain in addition to a refreshed tools listing. The Venue will now get a 115hp, 1.5-litre diesel engine from the Creta, and it’ll now get an built-in starter generator (ISG) with start-stop perform. Read or watch our assessment of the Venue. 

Update: Hyundai Venue with new 1.5-litre diesel engine launched at 7.48 lakh

5. Hyundai Verna

Hyundai has not too long ago teased the next-gen Verna and has opened bookings for Rs 25,000. The new Verna will proceed with the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine mated to both a 6-speed handbook or an IVT gearbox. Furthemore, it would additionally get the 1.5-litre direct injection turbo-petrol churning out 160hp. This new engine will likely be coupled to a 6-speed handbook or a 7-speed DCT gearbox. We had beforehand reported that this new turbo-petrol engine will even do responsibility within the Creta, Kia Seltos and Kia Carens. 

6. Lexus RX

Lexus showcased the fifth-gen RX SUV at Auto Expo 2023 and it’s anticipated to be launched within the coming days. It will likely be accessible in two trims – RX 350h Luxury and RX 500h F Sport Performance. It will get a selection of a 2.5-litre turbo-petrol engine and a 2.4-litre turbo-petrol, the place each get strong-hybrid help. While the previous is paired to a CVT, the latter will get a 6-speed automated gearbox. 

7. Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Maruti’s newest compact SUV is the Baleno-based Fronx SUV coupe. It will get two engine choices – a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol and a 1.2-litre petrol. While each are coupled with a 5-speed handbook, the turbo-petrol will get a 6-speed automated and the petrol will get an AMT gearbox. It will likely be bought by way of Nexa shops and can rival the Citroen C3, Tata Punch, Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger. 

8. Honda City facelift

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The fifth-gen City is due for a mid-life refresh and would be the first replace to the car since its launch in mid-2020. It is anticipated to get gentle beauty updates within the type of redesigned entrance and rear bumpers and new alloy wheels. Honda can be anticipated to shuffle up the variants of the City by including a extra inexpensive model of the City e:HEV. 

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