Suzuki India Ltd has a total of thirteen cars in its line-up, which spans across different body styles including hatchbacks, sedans, SUVs, MPVs.

Maruti Suzuki is working on launching at least 5 new cars in India in the next 7-8 months, know more about them:

Jimny SUV

Ever since its debut in India at the 2020 Auto Expo, the Jimny created a lot of buzz in the country.In Nepal, Suzuki Jimny has always been captured as a brown vehicle that serves the country. However, this Auto Expo 2020season, things are getting exciting. Maruti Suzuki has showcased the Jimny for the Indian accessibility. They are taking Auto Expo 2020 as an opportunity to observe the public’s reaction to Suzuki Jimny.

Maruti Suzuki confirmed that it will be bringing the SUV to India. However, unlike the foreign-spec 3-door SUV, India will be getting an exclusive 5-door version of the car, and a launch is expected in the next 6 to 8 months. The Jimny is expected to be offered with the same 1.5-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine as the Vitara Brezza, which is rated at 105 PS/138 Nm. The engine is expected to be paired to a 5-speed MT along with a low-range gearbox for off-roading. An optional automatic gearbox could also be offered with the SUV.

New Gen Celerio

New Gen Celerio It’s been about 7 years since the Celerio first came out in the market, and to be fair, the car has started to an age now. Its rivals have started catching up, and Maruti Suzuki has certainly realised that. Hence, the carmaker is currently working on launching a new-gen model for the hatchback which could possibly be launched this year itself.

The new-gen Celerio is expected to be offered with the same BS6-compliant 1.0-litre naturally aspirated 3-cylinder K10B petrol engine that performs duties on the current-gen Celerio. However, tons of visual enhancements, as well as new features, will likely be seen.

Swift DualJet 1.2L

The India-spec Swift is set to be facelifted soon, and the mid-life refresh will bring some minor cosmetic updates and a few new features to the table. However, the most noteworthy change will be made under the hood of the hatch. As of now, the Swift is offered with a sole 1.2-litre petrol engine that generates 83 PS power and 113 Nm torque.

The Swift facelift, on the other hand, will be plonked with Maruti’s 1.2-litre DualJet engine that is offered with Dzire facelift, as well as the Baleno. The said engine belts out 90 PS of power and 113 Nm torque, and comes with mild-hybrid tech. This means that both performance and fuel efficiency will be improved.

New 800 cc hatch

The Alto 800 is expected to be replaced by a new 800 cc car soon since the former has become outdated now, while rivals have become much more modern. The new 800 cc car will be based on the same Heartect K platform used by the S-Presso.

The new car will come equipped with a 796 cc, 3-cylinder naturally-aspirated petrol engine that makes 48 PS of max power and 69 Nm of max torque. The transmission duties will be handled by a 5-speed manual gearbox as standard, along with an optional automatic.

Wagon R EV (XL5)

Maruti Suzuki is in the process of launching a fully-electric version of the Wagon R in India, which will go on to become its first EV. The carmaker has confirmed its plans of doing so and even sent 50 Japanese-spec Wagon R EVs for tests in different weathers and terrains across the country in 2018.

However, it should be known that the Wagon R EV sold in India will likely share its design with the regular Wagon R. While details are yet to be revealed, a price of under INR 10 lakh is expected. It will go on to become one of the most affordable electric cars in India and will go on to rival the Mahindra e-KUV100.

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 ŠKODA ENYAQ: This is the name of ŠKODA’s first electric SUV based on the Volkswagen Group’s Modular Electrification Toolkit (MEB) to be launched in series production. With its first all-electric SUV, ŠKODA is establishing a new nomenclature that combines the ‘E’ in reference to electromobility with the ‘Q’ that characterizes the final letter of ŠKODA’s successful SUV family. With the new SKODA ENYAQ, the Czech car manufacturer is taking another leap into the new era of electromobility in 2020.

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The name of the new ŠKODA ENYAQ is derived from the Irish name ‘enya’, meaning ‘source of life’. Enya itself comes from the Irish Gaelic word ‘Eithne’, meaning ‘essence’, ‘spirit’ or ‘principle’. These different meanings allow different perspectives on the name of ŠKODA’s new SUV. The ‘source of life’ symbolizes the car manufacturer’s entry into the new era of electromobility and is in line with the ŠKODA brand claim ‘Driven by inventiveness – clever ideas since 1895’. It represents a new beginning, which goes hand in hand with the temperament of the ŠKODA ENYAQ and the ŠKODA engineers’ passion and innovative strength for the new electric SUV. ‘Enya’ is authentic, full of character and lively, easy to pronounce and remember and fits perfectly with the dawn of a new era in the company’s 125-year history.

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SKODA ENYAQ follows ŠKODA’s well-known SUV nomenclature

Like the names of ŠKODA’s successful SUV models KODIAQ, KAROQ and KAMIQ, which are derived from the language of the Inuit people living in northern Canada and Greenland, ŠKODA combines the future all-electric vehicles based on the MEB with the Irish language in a legendary northern region. The ‘E’ at the beginning of the name stands for electromobility; the ‘Q’ at the end creates a clear connection to the virtues of an SUV. The ŠKODA ENYAQ is the Czech brand’s first series-production vehicle based on the Volkswagen Group’s Modular Electrification Toolkit (MEB) and the next of the series of more than ten electric models that will be launched under the ŠKODA iV sub-brand by the end of 2022. By 2025, ŠKODA expects all-electric vehicles and models with plug-in hybrid drives to account for 25% of sales. By 2021, the car manufacturer will have invested two billion euros in the development of electric models and a holistic, interconnected ecosystem for modern and environmentally friendly mobility solutions.

 

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Kia Motors Corporation, one of the world’s largest automakers, revealed the Kia Sonet to the world today in a digital presentation. Manufactured at Kia’s state-of-the-art production facility at Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, the Sonet is Kia’s all-new smart urban compact SUV, and the brand’s latest made-in-India global product after the Seltos. 

The world premiere of the production-ready model follows the global unveiling of the Sonet concept at the Delhi Auto Expo in February 2020. 

Kia Motors Sonet subcompact SUV was launched in India on September 18, 2020. The Kia Sonet is a subcompact SUV, which means it also has a footprint that sits below four meters.

Kia Motors Nepal today unveiled the price of Sonet in Nepal starting from NPR 35,90,000. 

Key features of Kia Sonet

1. Largest and best-in-class 10.25-inch (26.03 cm) HD touchscreen with navigation and live traffic
2. Smart Pure Air Purifier with virus protection
3. BOSE Premium seven-speaker audio with sub-woofer
4. Ventilated driver and front-passenger seats
5. LED Sound Mood Lighting
6. Remote engine start for automatic and manual transmission via UVO Connect and Smart Key
7. Over-the-air (OTA) map updates
8. Multi-drive & traction modes and grip control for automatic models
9. Wireless smartphone charger with cooling function

 

The all-new Kia Sonet is a testament to Kia’s focus on consumer insight-driven product innovation and orientation. It is targeted towards the young generation who are tech-savvy, aspirational and highly connected socially. The Sonet will be launched in India this festive season. Sonet has a dual-tone roof option that straight away puts it on-trend. The Sonet is more squarish and tall, sort of like the Ford EcoSport, unlike the majority of rivals that are more rectangular.

Powertrain 

The Sonet offers a wide range of powertrain choices in its class. With a choice of three engines and five transmissions, there is an engine-transmission combination for virtually every customer need in this segment. Two petrol engines – a versatile Smartstream 1.2-liter four-cylinder and powerful 1.0 T-GDi – and an efficient 1.5-liter CRDi diesel engine are offered.

The Sonet comes with five transmission options: five- and six-speed manuals, an intuitive seven-speed DCT, six-speed automatic, and Kia’s revolutionary new six-speed Smartstream intelligent manual transmission. 

UVO Connect

The Sonet too is offered with Kia’s signature UVO Connect suite of technologies, with a range of 57 features for owners offering convenience, remote control, navigation, safety, security and vehicle management. This also includes Kia’s UVO Voice Assist feature, which response to the greeting, “Hello, Kia.” This artificial intelligence-powered voice-recognition technology provides an enhanced, connected experience and can be used to operate multiple features.

Safety

The Sonet’s key safety features are:

• Six airbags
• ABS (anti-lock braking system) with EBD (electronic brake force distribution)
• ESC (Electronic Stability Control), HAC (Hill-start Assist Control), VSM (Vehicle Stability Management) and BA (brake assist)
• Front and rear parking sensors 
• Projector fog lamps
• Highline tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
• Auto headlamps
• ISOFIX child-seat anchoring points

 

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The company has launched the 1.3-litre Turbo petrol version of the Duster. The Duster Turbo petrol will be available in three variants – RXE, RXS and RXZ.

Renault India first showcased the Duster with the turbo petrol engine at the Auto Expo 2020.

Venkatram Mamillapalle, Country CEO & Managing Director, Renault India Operations.  “The Duster has achieved an iconic status in one of the most dynamic automotive markets. Over the years, adventure enthusiasts and numerous Indian families have established a strong bond with this True SUV. The bold and more powerful Duster will surely inspire more people to join the growing family of adventure seekers and explore new terrains and horizons, as well as enjoy the effortless driving experience,"

The 1.3-litre engine comes with Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) which provides high performance and efficiency, Dual Variable Valve Timing (VVT) for higher torque at lower rpm and reduced emissions. According to Renault India, the 1.3-litre turbo petrol engine returns a fuel economy of 16.5 kmpl in the manual transmission variants and 16.42 kmpl in the CVT version.

The tri-winged full chrome grille, dual-tone body colour front bumper which features muscular skid plates, signature projector headlamps with LED DRLs and of course the all-new R17 Forza Diamond Cut alloy wheels and Ground clearance continues to be the same at 205 mm.

The new Duster now comes with a remote pre-cooling function which allows the customers to switch on the engine and start the air conditioning even before entering the car with the key fob. The midnight black interiors give the cabin of the Duster a refreshed new look and feel.

There's a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system that comes with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, voice recognition and EcoGuide – a system that monitors driving patterns and provides guidelines to improve efficiency. The Renault Duster comes equipped with fully automatic climate control which adjusts the airflow inside the cabin and ensures the most comfortable temperature. 

The Duster is compliant with front, side & pedestrian crash norms, stipulated by the Indian authorities. It is equipped with a host of active and passive safety features ABS with EBD, driver and passenger airbags, rear parking sensors, seat belt reminder & speed alert. All these safety features are standard across variants. It also comes with reverse parking camera, ESP and Hill-Start Assist. 

The Duster Turbo will rival Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Ford Ecosport and Nissan Kicks. 

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