Auto Expo 2023 saw the unveiling of several new vehicles, though only a few big brands were present at the motor show. In fact, some launches were also organized at the Auto Expo and car makers showcased some of their upcoming cars. Talking about the brands, which grabbed a lot of limelight, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki, MG, and Kia are some of them. Several hatchbacks, SUVs, MPVs and electric cars made their public debut at the 2023 Auto Expo, but the models listed below are our top 10 picks that you must watch out for at the show.
2023 Maruti Suzuki Jimny 5-Door
The country’s largest carmaker showcased the Maruti Suzuki Jimny 5-door at the 2023 Auto Expo. It was definitely the most anticipated product at the show, and the Jimny is worth a look. With compact dimensions, the Jimny is an SUV enough SUV to rule the streets off-road in the city. More importantly, it can seat four with 4-doors accessible.
2023 Tata Curve Concept
The Curve concept made its public debut in near-production form with a turbo-petrol engine. The Tata Curvv concept will be available for sale in our market with both a turbo-petrol engine and an electric powertrain. Sporting a coupe-like roofline with sleek exteriors, the Curve concept showcases Tata Motors’ prowess in car design. In addition, the Currv gets a futuristic exterior.
Maruti Suzuki Franks
The Baleno-based Maruti Suzuki Fronx is a stylish SUV that took the wraps off the 2023 Auto Expo. It gets a sharp roofline, rugged body cladding, upright nose and Grand Vitara-inspired nose. The tail lamps are also stylish. With these design details and the Baleno’s people-pleasing capabilities, Maruti Suzuki has enough to entice Indian buyers into the fronx.
Tata Harrier EV
With a sharper design than the conventional ICE model, the Tata Harrier EV looks and feels youthful. Actually, it has touch-sensitive panels instead of door handles. Furthermore, with the dual-motor setup, the Harrier EV is expected to have AWD capabilities, and with a 60 kWh battery pack, it is expected to have a claimed range of around 500 km.
Toyota Land Cruiser Series 300
The Land Cruiser is a full-size SUV, and it sits at the top of the ladder of Toyota’s SUV portfolio. The Land Cruiser will soon be available for sale in the Indian market with a price tag of around Rs 2 crore, ex-showroom. It gets a diesel engine with 700 Nm of max torque, which is diverted to all four wheels via a 10-speed AT. The Land Cruiser Series 300 weighs around 3 tonnes and has a fuel tank capacity of 110 litres.
Tata Sierra EV
If you are a fan of SUVs, then you must have once thought of buying Tata Sierra in the year 2023, if your age is above 40 years in the year 2023. Well, the company is bringing this car back in the year 2024. Comes with both electric and petrol powertrains. Showcased at the Auto Expo 2023, it has a near-production look with four doors and a practical dashboard. We are sure that you will surely love the look of Sierra.
Hyundai Ioniq 6
Yes, Hyundai has launched the Ioniq 5 in the Indian market, but the company is also showcasing the Ioniq 6 electric sedan at the Indian Motor Show. It gets a very sporty stance with a Porsche inspired rear-end. The Ioniq 6 boasts of the lowest drag coefficient in the company’s line-up. In fact, it can sprint from 0-100 kmph in just 5.1 seconds along with a top speed of 185 kmph.
Kia EV9 Concept
The Kia EV9 concept suggests that the brand will also introduce a full-size electric SUV in the near future. The Kia EV9 concept measures 4,929mm in length, 2,055mm in width and 1,790mm in height. The battery pack of the Kia EV9 concept car is of 77.4 kWh size. Comparatively speaking, the battery pack is bigger than that of the Kia EV6. The battery pack should give the SUV a range of around 540 kms. The platform will receive 800V electrical architecture with 350 kW charge capability.
Tata Altroz ICNG and Punch ICNG
Tata Motors is all set to revolutionize the business of factory fitted CNG cars with the launch of Punch ICNG and Altroz ICNG. Showcased at the 2023 Auto Expo, these models get two 30L cylinders in the spare-wheel area of the cars. Due to which the boot space remains unaffected and the total capacity of the CNG cylinder still remains at 60 litres. Interestingly, the spare wheel is still mounted on these models, but under the floor.
Toyota Mirai
Union Minister of MoRTH (Ministry of Road Transport and Highways) – Nitin Gadkari, is these days seen in a Toyota Mirai. The sedan is powered by a fuel cell, which makes it an FCEV. Mirai is powered by pressurized hydrogen and as an end product, it emits water. Interesting, isn’t it? Well, you can see it at Toyota’s pavilion at the 2023 Auto Expo.