Upcoming new car, SUV launches and unveils

June 2023

Honda Elevate

Global debut on June 6

Will be Honda’s first SUV since the discontinuation of the CR-V in 2020

To be based on Honda City

To be powered by 1.5 petrol engine, hybrid to come later
Will rival the likes of Creta, Grand Vitara, Hyryder
Price announcement expected in August

Maruti Suzuki Jimny

Price announcement on June 7

Jimny is a proper off-roader at its core
Adds to growing segment of lifestyle SUVs alongside Thar, Gurkha

Bookings already underway

Will be powered by 105hp, 1.5 petrol engine
Available in two trims: Zeta and Alpha
Expected price: Rs 12-15 lakh (ex-showroom)

Mercedes-AMG SL

Price announcement on June 22

7th-gen makes a comeback after 6th-gen was given a miss in India


Will come in SL55 spec, and not the SL63 that is also available globally

Powered by 469hp, 4.0 V8 engine

Equipped with 4-wheel drive and 4-wheel steering
Gets a 2+2 seating layout, fabric roof
Hybrid SL also in the works and could come to India

VW Virtus GT 1.5 TSI MT

Price announcement

150hp, 1.5 turbo-petrol engine to finally get a 6-MT
Will be a delight for enthusiasts

New colours and special editions

To also get ‘Deep Black Pearl’ and ‘Lava Blue’ colours
Will be introduced in a phased manner

VW Taigun new 1.5 variants

Price announcement

1.5 TSI powertrain to be available in more trims
Will give both MT and DCT gearbox a wider price range

Taigun Special Editions

To also get new Trail and Sport Concept limited editions
New colours - Deep Black Pearl and Carbon Steel Matte
All will be introduced in a phased manner


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