Brand New Set of Wheels to Launch in India in 2020-2021

The spread of pandemic affected the Indian automobile industry hard, but with the sales going upwards, automobile giants are getting warmed up to recapture the top position in market with an exciting list of new models. Latest Car Reviews show the excitement of car enthusiasts about these upcoming new cars in 2020-2021.

Nissan Terra:
The upcoming new Nissan Terra will be an AWD based on the wagon platform, which is, incidentally shared with the ladder–frame platform of Mercedes X-Class pick-up. It will host LED Daytime running lights at the front and LED tail lights at the rear. The car will come with 18-inch alloy wheels with 225/60R18 Bridgestone Dueler tyres for a perfect rugged stance. The interior section will have brilliant seating comfort and will have well furnished leather seats. This car will come packed with a variety of tech and comfort features like wide infotainment system coupled with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, AC vents at the roof as well as the rear end of the central console, roof-mounted control option for fan-speed and temperature. The Nissan Terra will have a powertrain of 4-cylinder, 2.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine, mated to a 7-speed AMT. It will produce max power of 190hp and peak torque of 450Nm. The price range of this upcoming car will start from INR. 20 Lakh.

Audi A4:
The Audi A4 facelift was unveiled in May 2019 and will finally go on sale in the Indian market in first quarter of 2021. Compared to the earlier model, the face lifted A4 features prominent revisions to the exterior including new headlamps and tail lamps with LED signatures in line with Audi’s current design language as seen on the A6 and A8. The grille and the front and rear bumpers have been re-styled as well. Inside, the most eye-catching change includes a new and bigger 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and the rotary dial placed lower down next to the gear selector. This model will come with a powerful 2.0-litre turbo petrol motor paired to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic. The engine produces 190bhp and 320Nm. No diesel variant is on offer as of yet. The price range will start from INR.42 lakh.

Toyota Fortuner:
The new Toyota Fortuner comes with a revised face with sharper features, a larger grille and a sleeker LED projector headlamp. The SUV also comes with a new front bumper with larger intakes, new smaller fog lamps, silver skid plate, updated ORVMs, and new multi-spoke alloy wheels. As per the New Car Reviews in India, the interior instrument cluster has been moderately updated and a larger 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system has been installed. Other notable features ay include electrically adjustable front passenger seats, wireless phone charger, LED ambient lighting, 9-speaker JBL audio system and a 360-degree camera view. The new models will be equipped with a BS-6 compliant 2.7-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine making 164bp and 245Nm torque, and a 2.8-litre engine with a 201bhp and 500Nm torque. Transmission choices will include a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed sequential automatic unit. As per the new car reviews, the price range will start from INR.29 Lakh onwards.

Jeep Compass:
The much awaited new Jeep Compass will be unveiled in India in January 2021. The carmaker is expected to commence the pre-booking for the updated Compass very soon. It gets a bigger 7-slat grille with chrome finish, sleeker headlamps with new inserts, revised bumper and a newly-designed fog lap assembly. The interior gets a new floating 10.1-inch infotainment system, which comes with FCA’s latest UConnect 5 technology and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support. Other notable features may include the new 3-spoke steering wheel, double-stitched leather upholstery, a 360-degree parking camera and a fully digital instrument console. The new Jeep Compass will be powered by 1.4-litre turbo petrol and 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder Multijet diesel engine options. While the turbo gasoline unit make 161bhp and 250Nm of torque, the oil burner delivers 173hp with 350Nm torque. A 6-speed manual gearbox will continue to be standard on the SUV model line-up. While a 7-speed DCT transmission will be reserved for the turbo-petrol variants, a 9-speed automatic gearbox will be exclusively offered on the diesel variants. The starting price for the new Jeep Compass will be INR.17 Lakh.

 

Mahindra XUV 500:
Mahindra is set to give a generation change to the XUV 500 in early next year. The model will witness significant cosmetic and feature upgrades along with a new engine set up. Up front, the new XUV 500 features a more upright new grille, there is a pair of interesting ridges on the bonnet and it also gets attention-grabbing C-shaped headlamps and DRLs. The new model will also have a slightly longer wheelbase, which will make the three-row cabin more spacious and practical. The new XUV500 is also expected to be loaded to the brim with features and segment-leading tech. The dashboard comes with two flash-mounted horizontal screens, designed to look like one long panel. Other notable changes may include a sporty, flat-bottom steering wheel, electronic parking brake, hill hold, drive modes and panoramic sun-roof.  It will come with two engine options. First one is a 2.2-litre mHawk diesel, delivering 185 bhp, and there will be a 190hp, 2.0-litre, direct-injection turbo petrol engine, with a 6-speed manual and 6-speed Aisin-delivered torque converter automatic gear box. New Car Review in India suggests that the price range will be around INR.14 Lakh.

 

Porsche Maintains A Strong Ground While Entering 2021 With the Revamped Panamera

If you are going through the latest UAE Auto News, you are likely to come across the revamped Porsche Panamera several times, as it is hailed as one of the most popular models from the brand. The model was first introduced in 2009 and has been upgraded several times since then. It had sold more than 282,000 units globally and among these, 11,000 were sold in the Middle East. Therefore, it is understood that the Porsche Panamera is one of the very popular sports cars in UAE.

It is one of the classic sports car models and a true Gran Turisimo, which brought about global success to the brand since its introduction. The latest version also does not disappoint the fans and has the best-in-class performance range which is across 330 to 700PS. The luxury and comfort of the car has also been enhanced along with a sportier and sharper appearance. You also get three Panamera Plug-in hybrid model for the first time.

The following are some important features of the all-new Porsche Turbo S:

•    The car is a segment leader with 630 PS, which is 80PS and 50Nm torque more than the previous version of the model.
•    In the sports plug mode, the car can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in mere 3.1 seconds.
•    You will also get the 4S E-Hybrid, which is a new Panamera plug-in hybrid model, and it features 560PS power output along with an entirely new drive system.
•    The Panamera Turbo S is the flagship model of the range with 700 PS power output. Compared to the previous hybrid models from the brand, all the variants have been boosted up by 30%.

The new 2020 Panamera has a more appealing aesthetics, which is much sharper, dynamic and sporty than before. The Sports Design front end is now the set standard for all the variants of the car. There are air intake grilles, side-cooling openings and a single bar front-light module. The design is differentiated for the new Panamera Turbo S by the larger side air intake panels and the newly designed exterior color elements. They connect such that the width of the vehicle is emphasized. The rear end is no less stylish and the luggage compartment lid has an adapted contour along with a revamped strip light that runs horizontally and connects the LED tail light clusters, which are redesigned. You also get options in the wheel type with three new 20 and 21inches wheels added to the range.

The interior boasts of enhanced chassis components and other features, which allow the rider to enjoy optimum comfort and sportiness while riding. It has the revamped Porsche Active Suspension Management integrated, which enhances the damping comfort of the vehicle. You also get improved voice control and Apple Carplay which is wireless. The Porsche Panamera is one of the most awaited Upcoming Cars in United Arab Emirates and now is available for order. The price of the car will start from Dh353,200 in the region. The car has already hit the headlines in UAE auto news owing to the numerous features and the overall perfection that it displays and hence can prove to be a worthy investment if you are looking for sports car in UAE.

The Next Generation Scorpio Is the Upcoming Mahindra Car Scheduled to Be Launched by Mid 2021

After getting tremendous response from the Indian buyer with their back-to-back New Mahindra Car debuted the brand is all set to take on the coming year with the same determination. As the ongoing pandemic of corona made a global impact, the automobile industries are not an exception to this situation. But the festive season in India and also the unlock process really helped to make the situation more normal with the usual flow in sales. Mahindra captured the most amount of sell in India with their varied choices on new Mahindra car. To continue this trend the company is all set with their Upcoming Mahindra Car launches, and the Scorpio is expected to make its debuted in the coming year after the launch of the XUV500 SUV.

Highlighting Features on The Exterior of The Scorpio 2021

•    The new generation Scorpio will get newly designed body but will be placed in the same chassis framed like a ladder.
•    The dimension of the new model will be also different from the last generation of Scorpio; the car will be much lengthier and wider compared to the predecessor model.
•    Also, the upcoming Mahindra car will be provided with the same hinged door on the side with tail light placed vertically on the car.

 

Highlighting Features in The Interior of The Scorpio 2021

•    As the exterior the interior will also be decked up in this car, the newly designed dashboard for this new Mahindra car will come with a large touch screen infotainment unit which is expected to be vertically oriented just like in MG Hector model.
•    Also, the car will be provided with a bunch of switches for controlling the steering wheel, control stalks or the gear knob of the car also the instrument cluster could be controlled with just a touch.

 

Inside the Hood of The Scorpio 2021

The Scorpio is expected to get a 2.2 litre diesel and 2.0 litre petrol engines under the hood. The diesel engine will produce a 132 hp and the petrol would produce 152hp. Also, the car will provide with a four-wheel drive.

 

Although the Mahindra Car on Road Price is yet to be revealed the company will notify the amount some time before the launch in the second half of 2021. So, the new Mahindra car is expected to reach the showroom by the month of April- June.

Upcoming Hyundai Car in India 2021

Hyundai is one of the most popular automobile brands in India, this Korean car makers are in the very top of the most frequently brought car brand India since they last launch Santro in 1998. As this model gained immense popularity among Indian buyers and still hold on to its reputation, Hyundai made a permanent place in the Indian market since that time. Also since the implication of the new BS6 norms many car brands have switch to manufacturing solely petrol car, but Hyundai is one of the popular brand in India that is still providing both diesel and petrol engine cars. As the ongoing pandemic delayed quite a few launches of upcoming Hyundai cars but still it is always better to be late than never. There are few important launches like Hyundai Tucson or the new Hyundai i20 that still got launched despite the delay and already gained great response from the Indian buyers. Also to keep up with the market the company has already decided on the cue of launches for the coming year 2021.

List of Upcoming Launches In 2021

Hyundai Sonata 2021: Currently coming up with its eighth generation and the so many upgrades makes it clear how much demand this car has in the market. One of the best sellers by Hyundai this car was first unveiled in 2016 at the Auto Expo. Expected to launch in the last week of February 2021 this upcoming Hyundai car comes with few upgrades. This new model is expected to run with a plug –in hybrid engine, also the car is expected to get features like an 8-inch infotainment nit which have apple car play and android auto in it. Also the hybrid engine will consist of 2.0 l GDI petrol engine with 4 cylinders which comes with 360V electric motors that produces 202Bhp of power with a 6 speed gearbox in automatic transmission. This Hyundai Car on Road Price is yet to be revealed by the company, which is expected to be disclosed before the launch of this car.

Hyundai Elantra 2021: This car is one of the most premium models by Hyundai in terms of both performance and design.  Showcased in the Geneva Motor Show for the very first time was based on the concept of Le Fil Rouge. The 2021 version of this Upcoming Hyundai car comes with a new design and different look from the exterior. This includes a newly designed front grille with cascading effect, rear comes with a sleek new LED strip stretching taillight, Bose Audio, Apple car play, smart cruise control, blind spot creation, many air bags and much more. Under the hood this car gets a 1.6 L GDI petrol option that comes with 32 W electric motor producing 139PS and 26 Nm toque rate. Expected to launch by the mid week of September 2021 this car is one of its kind.

Hyundai Nexo 2021: One of the most anticipated launch by the Hyundai. This fully EV car is the first step to the next big plan set by many automobile brands for a fuel free vehicle use in the future.  This 5 seater comes with a 120 kW electric motor that produces 163 Ps power with 395 Nm torque. Expected to get power from a hydrogen fuel battery that be used for 600 km which is already a big number but the company even claims that the car can reach the range up to 1000Km in India which makes this car that much more attractive to the Indian buyers. The Nexo is expected to launch by the second week of September 2021 is expected to make an exception among the other EV models.

This are the upcoming launches that are expected to take place by Hyundai in the coming year. Although this Hyundai Car Price in India are yet to be known but the Indian buyers are still excited about this upcoming launch and expected to make great impact in the Indian market.

Kia Motors Has Big Plans for Indian Automobile Market

Kia Motors India, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Korean automobile giant Kia Motors Corporation of South Korea, made its India debut with the Seltos SUV in 2019. Kia India currently offers three popular models of different price range-Sonet, Seltos and Carnival. The price of these three models varies between INR.6.71 Lakh and INR.33.95 Lakh.  Kia is planning to rule the Indian market by launching as-much-as fourteen new models in 2020-2021, and Kia car review in general shows tremendous possibility in India. Among these upcoming Kia cars, there are 3 hatchback, 5 Sedan, 4 SUV, and 1 Crossover. Kia has a total of 106 dealerships spread across 74 cities in India.

Kia Picanto:
Kia Motors displayed Picanto at the Auto Expo 2018. This Hatchback in based on Hyundai Grand i10, but will be positioned as a premium product, and is due for Indian market soon. Kia is likely to offer it with the same engine options as the Grand i10- a 1.2litre, four-cylinder petrol and a three-cylinder diesel that displaces similar capacity. The petrol variant will come with a five-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic gearbox option. In terms of design, it will offer distinct identity. Up front, the Picanto gets a honeycomb grille with fine chrome shrouds, projector headlamps, and circular fog lamps integrated to a massive air dam. The interior will also get a fresh, premium touch along with a big touchscreen infotainment unit with Bluetooth connectivity. The car will come heavily packed with features too.  The Picanto is to compete against the likes to Hyundai Grand i10, Ford Figo and the new Maruti Suzuki Swift. The new Kia car on road price will be somewhere around INR.6 lakh-INR.8 Lakh.

Kia Cerato:
Kia Cerato is expected to launch in India in 2020-2021, and will look into value for money prospects as-well-as rich feature and style. The front end will be the most eye-catching. Kia’s signature butterfly grille with chrome trim around will take the centre stage. The projector headlamps with LED daytime running lights and stylish fog lamps will add to its charm. This mid-sized Sedan will ride on 17-inch alloy wheels and will come with integrated turn indicators on the ORVMs. The interior section will have a premium appeal with solid materials and a lot of comfort features. There will be no lack of sitting space or leg room in this 5-seater sedan. Multifunctional steering wheel, 7-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, automatic climate control, electric sunroof are among its long list of modern features. This car will be offered in 1.6-litre petrol and 1.6-litre turbocharged diesel options, and will come armed with 6-speed manual and automatic transmission options. Kia Cerato will be available for approximately INR.9 lakh-INR.14 Lakh price range.

Kia Sportage:
One of the most popular mid-sized SUVs from the brand, Kia Sportage is going to rule Indian roads within 2021. The front grille of this car is treated will high gloss black material, which adds to its stylish appeal. The major attractions at the exterior of this car will include features like Bi-Xenon headlights, LED Daytime running lamps, ORVMs with integrated turn indicators, roof-rails, stylish alloy wheels etc. Kia Sportage will come with multiple powertrain options but expected to launch with a 2.0-litre CRDI diesel engine in India first, with an output of 184 bhp of peak power and 392 Nm of torque. It is also expected to come with both manual and automatic transmission options. The price range will be around INR.25 Lakhs.

Kia Stonic:
This popular SUV model is based on Kia Rio/Hyundai’s GB platform is already on sale on European markets and getting warmed up for its Indian counterpart. Being a compact SUV, it is likely to feature a –seat layout and a large boot for storing luggage. This model is available in the European market with three engine options including the 1.0-litre, turbocharged, three-pot petro, 1.4-litre, four-cylinder naturally aspirant engine and a 1.6-litre oil burner. As for the Indian market, there is yet no clarity on this front. The on-road price of this upcoming Kia car is expected to be around INR.9 Lakh.

Kia Sorento:
This SUV from the Korean brand is set to launch in India sometime in 2021. A perfect balance between size and performance, the Kia Sorento will feature a chrome-finished grille at the front, while the top-of-the line GT line variant will receive an additional fog light. It will also pack a chrome exhaust tip at the back and red brake callipers as standard provisions. Kia claimed, this is going to be the most tech-filled car, and it will pack a myriad variety of comfort and connectivity features. It will be layered with a new 8.0-inch infotainment system with TomTom Satnav, supported by Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It will also get a wireless phone charger and black leather seats. Kia Sorento is available in international market with a 2.4-litre petrol unit, a 2.0-litre oil burner and a 2.0-litre diesel unit. Apart from 8-speed gear-box, it can also be available in 6-speed manual as-well-as automatic transmission unit. Standard version is two-wheel drive but a 4-wheel drive is also optional. The specification for Indian market is yet sketchy. This upcoming Kia car will have an ex-showroom price around INR.25 Lakh.