Upcoming new cars, SUVs

Launches, unveils in the coming months

1 Feb '23

Toyota Innova Crysta diesel

Expected launch: Feb

Gets a revised front end
Will only come in diesel-MT guise
4 trims on offer: G, GX, VX, ZX
Gets both 7 & 8-seat layouts
Bookings ongoing for Rs 50,000

1 Feb '23

Citroen eC3

Launch: Feb

Looks identical to ICE-powered counterpart
Drive selector replaces traditional gear lever
Gets a 29kWh battery; 320km ARAI-rated range
Bookings ongoing for Rs 25,000

1 Feb '23

Maruti Suzuki Brezza CNG

Expected launch: Feb-March

To become the first CNG-powered compact SUV
Expected to be the first automatic CNG vehicle
Likely to get 1.5 K15C engine from XL6, Ertiga

1 Feb '23

Updated Hyundai Venue

Launch: Feb

Will get the 115hp, 1.5 diesel from Creta
To feature start-stop technology
Sees a slight shuffle in equipment list
No change in trims: E, S, S+, S(O), SX, SX(O)

1 Feb '23

New Hyundai Verna

Expected launch: Mid 2023

Design likely inspired by new Elantra
To get a twin-screen layout as Ioniq 5
Will continue with 115hp, 1.5 petrol unit
Expected to get new 1.5 turbo-petrol unit

1 Feb '23

New Lexus RX

Launch: March 2023

To be offered in 2 trims: RX 350h Luxury, RX 500h
Will get 2 strong-hybrid powertrains
Won’t get a three-row version for now
Will be positioned between the NX & LX

1 Feb '23

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Launch: April 2023

Maruti first compact SUV from Nexa
Based on the Baleno hatchback
Gets two engine options: 1.0 turbo-petrol, 1.2 NA petrol
Bookings ongoing for Rs 11,000

1 Feb '23

Honda City facelift

Expected launch: March 2023

Will get cosmetic tweaks, variant rejig
Will no longer get the diesel engine
City hybrid to get a new entry-level variant

1 Feb '23
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