Luxury carmakers are set to launch 9 new cars and SUVs in India this 12 months, and if you happen to’re available in the market for one, you may want to check out this listing. These cars not solely embody updates for current fashions but additionally new cars and SUVs too.

New Mercedes Benz E-Class 

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class will quickly obtain a generational replace in India, and arrive right here within the long-wheelbase format solely. Mercedes is anticipated to retain the two.0-litre, four-cylinder turbo-petrol, 2.0-litre, four-cylinder diesel and three.0-litre in-line six-cylinder diesel engine choices seen on the outgoing mannequin, with some updates. It will probably be 15mm longer, 20mm wider and 17mm longer than its predecessor.

New BMW 5 Series 

The new BMW i5’s ICE counterpart, the next-gen 5 Series, will observe quickly launch in India in eighth-gen information this festive season. The BMW 5 Series will are available in lengthy wheelbase guise against the i5, which will get the common wheelbase choice in India.

Audi Q6 e-tron 

The upcoming Q6 e-tron is the primary Audi constructed on the Group’s PPE platform that is set to underpin future EV fashions. The electrical SUV will arrive within the nation by the tip of this 12 months, and it’s more likely to be supplied with an 83kWh battery pack and two-wheel drive, and be priced between Rs 70 lakh and Rs 80 lakh mark. You can learn extra about our first drive impressions of the Audi Q6 e-tron right here.

Audi Q8 facelift 

The Audi Q8 facelift made its international debut in September final 12 months, nevertheless it’s lastly headed to India within the coming months. The up to date SUV will get a light-weight makeover and a characteristic improve over the outgoing mannequin. The Q8 facelift will seemingly proceed to be a full import, and is anticipated to retain its current powertrains.

Mercedes Maybach EQS SUV 

The all-electric Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV will probably be obtainable in ‘680’ kind – a 108.4kWh battery, two electrical motors with a complete output of 658hp and 950Nm, and have a variety of as much as 600km. This will assist this massive, luxurious SUV dash to 100kph in 4.4 seconds. Expect costs to be within the Rs 4 crore area.

Mercedes Benz GLC Coupe

The GLC Coupe will probably be a swanky various to the GLC SUV with the same design, however it’s going to get a raked roofline with a plunging tailgate. The Coupe is more likely to share its 2.0-litre turbo-petrol and a couple of.0-litre diesel powertrain choices with the SUV, and a performance-oriented AMG model can be more likely to be on provide.

Mercedes Benz GLB facelift 

The GLB facelift is anticipated to reach within the coming months as part of Mercedes’ 12 car launch overhaul with beauty adjustments and updates to the infotainment system. The petrol and diesel engines with the 4MATIC all-wheel drive system are anticipated to stay unchanged, and costs will seemingly be within the Rs 65 lakh-70 lakh area.

New Mini Countryman 

The third-gen Mini Countryman made its international debut in September 2023, and is now headed to India. The SUV is bigger than its predecessor, and is obtainable with three petrol and an all-electric powertrain abroad. Design adjustments embody an octagonal entrance grille, revamped headlights and tail-lights, and a brand new minimalistic cabin structure as seen on the Cooper. Expect specs for India-spec new Mini Countryman to be obtainable nearer to launch.

New Mini Cooper electrical

Unveiled alongside the brand new Countryman, the new Cooper electrical is constructed on a devoted EV platform, in contrast to the previous-gen Cooper SE. Likely to be launched within the third quarter of this 12 months, the brand new Cooper electrical is globally obtainable in two variants: Cooper E with 184hp front-mounted motor, and a 40.7kWh battery with a 305km vary; and Cooper SE with 218hp and a bigger 54.2kWh battery that offers it a claimed vary of 402km. It is but to be seen if Mini will introduce each variants in India.

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