The festive season in India is usually the time that many carmakers use to their advantage to bring new models and products, including special-edition models, to our country. The 2018 season is expected to see launches from mass-market manufacturers like Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Ford, while premium carmakers like Mercedes-Benz and Porsche will also bring new models here.
Here’s a comprehensive list of new cars and SUVs scheduled to arrive this festive season:
Ford Aspire facelift (October 4)
Ford’s refreshed compact sedan shares its design cues (like the grille) and features (like a 6.5-inch touchscreen display with Ford’s Sync 3 infotainment system) with the Freestyle cross-hatch which is already on sale in India. The new Aspire will also share the new 96hp, 1.2-litre petrol engine and 5-speed manual gearbox with the cross-hatch and come with the previously available 100hp, 1.5-litre diesel motor. Ford dealerships have already started accepting bookings for the rival to the Honda Amaze and Maruti Suzuki Dzire, with a booking amount set at Rs 11,000. Expect ex-showroom pricing to be in the range of Rs 6-8 lakh for the petrol options and Rs 7-9 lakh for the diesel variants.
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Mercedes-AMG G 63 (October 5)
The updates on Mercedes-AMG’s new flagship SUV are not limited. The highlight is under the hood: the older 5.5-litre V8 motor has been replaced by a new 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine that makes 585hp and 850Nm of peak torque – an increase of 14hp and 90Nm of torque. The G 63 also gets a heavily reworked suspension that departs radically from the set-up used by its predecessor, resulting in 241mm ground clearance. Despite weighing nearly 2,500kg, the G 63 is capable of accelerating to 100kph in just 4.5sec (0.9sec faster than its predecessor) and can hit a top speed of 220kph.
Honda CR-V (October 9)
The all-new CR-V departs from its predecessor in more than a few significant areas. Firstly, it has a seven-seater option; secondly, it’s the first time there’s a 120hp, 1.6-litre diesel engine option. Lastly, it is fitted with a new 9-speed automatic transmission for the diesel motor. The 156hp, 2.0-litre petrol engine continues unchanged but is now mated to a CVT automatic gearbox that replaces the previous 5-speed torque convertor unit. When it arrives, the feature-rich CR-V will lock horns with the Hyundai Tucson and Volkswagen Tiguan.
Porsche Cayenne (October 17)
The all-new, third-gen flagship SUV from Porsche will be available in three engine options – the base version (priced from Rs 1.19 crore) gets a 335hp, 3.0-litre V6 engine, the E-Hybrid (Rs 1.58 crore) gets a 3.0-litre V6 along with a 14.1kWh battery that produces a combined 462hp, and the Cayenne Turbo (Rs 1.92 crore) is powered by a 550hp, 4.0-litre twin-turbo, V8 petrol motor. There will be no diesel engine option on the new Cayenne. In terms of equipment and interior design, the Cayenne borrows heavily from the Panamera sedan.
Hyundai Santro (Oct 23)
Set to replace the aging Eon hatchback, the new Santro will revive the original’s tall-boy design and is expected to come with many segment-first features packed in – with kit like rear AC vents, a touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility and a rear parking camera. The car will also debut AMT tech on a Hyundai. This gearbox will be mated to an updated version of Hyundai 1.1-litre Epsilon petrol engine, which has a claimed fuel efficiency of 20.1kpl. The Santro will rival the Tata Tiago and Maruti Suzuki Celerio when it arrives.
Mahindra Y400 (October)
Mahindra’s upcoming flagship SUV is larger than its predecessor and looks quite a bit better thanks to the projector headlamps with LED daytime running lamps (DRLs), a slim hexagonal grille, LED fog and cornering lamps at the front, and 20-inch alloy wheels with thicker rubber. The interiors are also more plush, replete with leather upholstery and a dual-tone beige-and-black dashboard. The SUV is also expected with a longer list of features such as a 9.2-inch HD screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto a 360-degree camera, a 7.0-inch LCD instrument cluster, a larger sunroof and a smart tailgate. The 2.7-litre five-cylinder diesel motor has been replaced by a 2.2-litre four-cylinder unit that makes 1hp more (at 187hp) and 18Nm more (at 420Nm). There’s also a new 7-speed automatic transmission that sends power to all four wheels on higher-spec variants.
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga (November)
The second-gen Ertiga will launch with the all-new 105hp, K15B petrol engine that debuted in India on the Ciaz facelift. The 90hp diesel motor along with the manual and automatic options for the petrol engine, continue unchanged. The new MPV is larger than the outgoing Ertiga and is capable of seating seven people in a cabin that is relatively more luxurious and comfortable. In terms of equipment, the new Ertiga will benefit from a SmartPlay touchscreen infotainment system on higher trims, cooled cupholders and a climate control system. Parking sensors are likely to be standard across the range while top-spec variants are expected with a reverse camera as well.
Isuzu MU-X (Nov)
Isuzu will unveil the refreshed MU-X on October 16 and a market launch is likely to follow thereafter. The SUV gets styling tweaks both inside and out, along with more features added to its cabin; engine options are likely to remain unchanged for now. Its key rivals include the Toyota Fortuner and the upcoming Mahindra Y400 SUV.
Rolls-Royce Cullinan (November end)
At an expected Rs 8.5 crore, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan will be the most expensive SUV to be sold in India. It will come with a long list of customisation options , some of which will even push the SUV’s price by around Rs 1 crore over the price of the standard model.
Datsun Go, Go+ facelifts (October 10, 2018)
The Go and Go+ will both receive a substantial facelift in October 2018. This includes big interior changes that make the car look much more upmarket and usable than before. A long list of equipment will be added too including a touchscreen infotainment system. Engines are likely to be carried over.
Mahindra S201 (end 2018)
The S201 will take on the likes of the Vitara Brezza and the Nexon. Mahindra will introduce many segment-first features on this model, some of which include a panoramic sunroof, four-wheel disc brakes and dual zone automatic control to name a few. Under the hood it will be fitted with a 1.2-litre turbo petrol mill and a 1.5-litre diesel motor.
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