Carmakers are all geared up for the rising demands in the Indian market as the global markets are experiencing. While some automakers have already launched their offerings into the markets, some have planned to launch soon. Brands like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Mahindra and Tata have captured the SUV sector. It is the high-time that their carmakers start to introduce their products to disrupt the dominance. Currently, our auto market faces heavy competition with the sub 20 Lakh price segment. There are many cars to choose from in different segments with various features and quirks. These 10 upcoming cars under 18 Lakh will be launched in India.
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10. Maruti YTB
Maruti Suzuki first revealed the YTB at the 2022 Auto Expo. The Japanese automaker has plans to make the YTB-based coupe-styled SUV. We expect the coupe SUV to make its debut at the 2023 Auto Expo soon. The YTB SUV will share its powertrain and mechanical parts with the Suzuki Baleno. The SUV will offer improved performance with its visual design and increased efficiency.
9. Kia Seltos Facelift
Kia will launch its new Kia Seltos Facelift soon next year and compete in the premium mid-size SUV market. The facelifted version of the Seltos will feature visual upgrades from exterior to interior. The new Kia Seltos will feature new styling upgrades from front to rear. The car will also feature a premium cabin with more comfortable seats and high-tech features inside the cabin.
8. Hyundai Creta Facelift
Hyundai is also expected to unveil the new Creta facelift model which was revealed in the global markets a few months back. The 2023 Hyundai Creta facelift will bring a completely new design overhaul with a new interior and exterior. The facelifted model will also bring performance improvements and will offer smooth driving. We also expect more driver assistance features like level 2 ADAS and park assist along with the car.
7. Maruti Grand Vitara
India’s largest automaker has revealed the Suzuki Grand Vitara as an addition to the brand’s SUV lineup. The car is built on the brand’s new Global C platform and will feature a mild-hybrid tech with an AWD system. Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara will start at a price of around 9.30 Lakh to around 18 Lakh for thetop-spec model.
6. Toyota Hyryder
The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder is the spec-bump from the standard Urban Cruiser model. The company has revealed the official pricing of the Toyota Hyryder 2023 model. The car starts from Rs. 15 Lakh and around Rs. 17.69 Lakh forthe Dual-Tone models. The Hyryder features an updated design with new cabin with updated interior and features. The Toyota Hyryder comes with a 1.5-liter engines with mild and strong hybrid powertrain options.
5. MG Micro EV
MG revealed its small SUV back in 2014 as the SC Concept car and we hope MG will bring the car to the Indian markets. The compact-sized SUV will feature a cutting-edge design with several performance upgrades. MG’s small SUV might come as an electric car with a driving range of over 200-300 km.
4. New Toyota Urban Cruiser
The upcoming 2023 Toyota Urban Cruiser based on the Suzuki Brezza will launch soon in India. The compact SUV will feature a design overhaul with a refreshed design and updated interior. The Urban Cruiser will come with a 1.5-liter K15C mild-hybrid petrol engine that makes 105 PS and 138 Nm of torque.
3. Citroen C3 EV
Citroen India introduced the C3 compact hatchback a few months ago in India and is currently the most affordable offering from the French brand. It is also testing a midsize SUV and a seven-seater version of the C3 and more recently, the facelifted C5 made its local debut. The first zero-emission vehicle from Citroen for India is expected to have several commonalities with the existing C3 and it will be launched sometime next year.
2. Hyundai Verna
The next-gen Hyundai Verna is to come with all-new looks and a complete design overhaul with new features that are first in the segment. With the 5th-gen Honda City and Volkswagen Virtus in the market, the beloved Verna has almost gone from the buyer’s radar. To replenish that Hyundai with its upcoming Verna with the all-new Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) package.
1. Mahindra XUV400
Mahindra has revealed their first ever Mahindra XUV400 with deliveries beginning in January next year. The new XUV400 features a new design similar to the XUV300 but with visual upgrades. The Mahindra XUV400 EV will rival the Tata Nexon EV that offers a range of 456 km of range. More details will come when the car launches officially.