4 New Cars Launching In The Next One Month
The automotive sector is set to spool up further in the coming days. A series of interesting launches- ICE, EV and hybrids are to be expected. These vehicles belong to different segments and cater to a varied range of buyers. Here are 4 new cars launching in India, in the next 30 days.
Mahindra BE 6e
Mahindra is set to host an important unveil event- Mahindra Unlimit- on 26th November 2024. The carmaker will reveal two of its highly anticipated electric vehicles- BE 6e and XUV 9e.
Mahindra’s future EV lineup will fall into two broad categories- the XUV e range and the BE lineup. These electric vehicles will be based on the new-age INGLO architecture from Mahindra and will likely source some of their powertrain components from Volkswagen.
In the Indian market, the BE 6E will compete with the Curvv.EV, Hyundai Creta EV, BYD Atto 3, and the upcoming Maruti Suzuki eVitara. Unique styling bits like clean, loud lines, chunky wheel arches, LED lights, flush door handles, and gloss Black cladding are to be expected. The rear design, though not officially out yet, will be as aggressive as the front.
The cabin is expected to get a cockpit-like design. It will likely get two large screens, a rotary drive selector, a good-looking plastic panel between both the front seats and sleek air vents. More details are expected to surface in the coming days.
Two battery packs are expected in the production form- 60 kWh and 79 kWh. Sources suggest that the larger battery will offer a range of 450-500 km.
Expected Date: Nov 26
Mahindra XEV 9e
The second product to make its premiere on 26th November would be the XUV 9e. It is based on the XUV e8 concept. This product will essentially be the XUV 700 EV. Key visual highlights will be a coupe-like roof line, vertically stacked LED headlights, connected LED DRLs, a closed-off grille and five-spoke aero-blade alloy wheels. These design details were revealed in the latest teasers released by Mahindra. The production form could use an 80 kWh battery pack delivering 500 km.
Expected Date: Nov 26
New Generation Honda Amaze
Honda will launch the new generation Amaze in India, on December 4, 2024. The recently launched fourth-generation Dzire has brought more focus into the compact sedan segment, and the third-generation Amaze will only make things better. It will be based on a new platform and thus be bigger than the previous car. It will also have a completely new exterior design, better cabin experience and more features.
As per the design sketches released by the manufacturer, the new car will have a fascia that looks like a mini, hunkered-down Elevate. Expect a larger, new grille. new headlamps, reworked bumpers and more. The bodywork will have pronounced lines and clean surfaces.
The cabin too will have significant improvements. It will have a free-standing touchscreen infotainment system (likely a 10.25-inch screen), stylish HVAC controls, a multi-function steering wheel, a wireless charger, ADAS, and a semi-digital cluster. The interior will have a Black and Beige colourway with Silver accents.
The powertrain is known to remain unchanged. The new sedan will continue to be powered by the familiar 1.2L iVTEC petrol engine. A 5-speed manual and a CVT automatic will be available as transmission choices. Honda could also launch a CNG version sometime soon.
Expected Date: December 4
New Toyota Camry (9th Generation)
Toyota is known to debut the ninth-generation Camry sedan early next month. The D-segment sedan will launch officially early next year. It will battle the upcoming Skoda Superb, when launched. The new Camry will have a fresh design. Some bits bind it close to Lexus models in styling.
Key exterior cues are an anvil-shaped nose, new LED headlights that will be sleeker, new bumpers, new wheels, a sharper rear, and C-shaped LED DRLs. The ninth-gen will have a reworked cabin and more features. It will have a bigger touchscreen, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, ADAS, new rear seats with reclining and ventilation, etc.
The new car will even have an updated powertrain- a new 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol hybrid that makes 227 bhp. This engine is also claimed to deliver a fuel efficiency of around 25 kmpl.
Expected Date: December 11