Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors being the largest carmakers in India, both these companies are expected to dazzle at the 2023 Auto Expo with a range of upcoming cars and SUVs.
Here is a list of some of the products that we believe Tata Motors and Maruti Suzuki will showcase at the Delhi Auto Expo.
1. 2023 Tata Harrier
Next on the list is the Tata Harrier facelift. The Tata Harrier SUV made its debut in 2019 and when it was launched the car attracted a lot of attention from the Indian consumers due to its design and how premium it looked. Since its launch, the car has also received multiple color options and variants and is due to get a major facelift.
For the first time ever, the 2023 Tata Harrier has been spied for testing in India. Since the SUV was covered extensively, it is difficult to tell anything about its new design. But its upright silhouette looks similar to the current model.
2023 Tata Harrier: Exterior
As mentioned earlier, the straight silhouette looks similar to the current model. We don’t expect any changes in terms of dimensions, but since this will be the first major facelift for the Harrier, we can confirm that the model gets redesigned front and rear bumpers, a new revamped front and rear Redesigned headlamp setup, revised tail-lights and redesigned alloy wheels.
The spotted car also gets a front radar which shows all the important features of the ADAS. ADAS Suite Night includes such features. Adaptive cruise control, front collision warning, blind spot monitoring and other advanced driver assistance systems.
2023 Tata Harrier: Interior
Talking about the interiors, the layout design is expected to remain the same as the previous generation, but the car is expected to get a larger touchscreen infotainment system with connected car technology. Other expected features include a 360-degree camera, a fully digital instrument cluster and many more.
Tata may also change the interior of the cabin to make the cabin look modern and upmarket.
2023 Tata Harrier: Engine & Transmission
Talking about the engine and transmission, we expect the 2023 Harrier to continue with the same engine and transmission options, which include a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel with 6-speed MT and 6-speed torque converter automatic. It is also expected that Tata may introduce a new 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine on the Harrier.
2023 Tata Harrier: Pricing and Rivals
With the outgoing model priced from Rs 14.7 lakh to Rs 22.2 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), we expect the new Harrier to be at least Rs 1 lakh more expensive. When launched, the Harrier will continue to compete with the likes of MG Hector, Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, Skoda Kushak, Volkswagen Taigun, MG Astor, the recently launched Toyota Hyder and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara.
2. maruti jimny 5 door
Maruti has been seen testing the five-door Jimny several times in the past and was recently spotted testing in Leh. When launched, Maruti Suzuki Jimny will compete with Mahindra Thar and Force Gurkha.
The Jimny 5-door will retain most of the styling elements from the three-door version. The five-door version gets a five-twin-spoke alloy wheel design, a larger bumper with honeycomb mesh pattern, fog lamps at both ends and a tailgate-mounted spare wheel.
Talking about the interiors, the cabin layout of the SUV is expected to remain the same but the Jimny may get a bigger touchscreen system with connected car tech. The feature list will include wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, 360-degree camera, wireless charging, steering mounted controls and many more.
Mechanically, the Maruti Jimny is expected to retain the same 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder, NA petrol engine that powers the newly launched Grand Vitara and Brezza as well. This engine generates 100 bhp power and 130 Nm torque.
Globally, Jimny is offered the 4X4 System which also comes with a low-range transfer case. In India, we can expect the same 4×4 system to be offered with the 5-door version.
We expect Maruti to price the five-door Jimny starting at Rs.8 lakh and when launched, the Jimny will rival the Mahindra Thar and the Force Gurkha.
3. Tata Altroz EV
Another most expected car on the list is the Altroz EV.
Tata showcased the all-electric variant of the Altroz premium hatchback at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. Tata Altroz EV is based on the same ALFA platform which is electrification friendly. The electric premium hatchback is expected to be launched at the Auto Expo 2023.
The Tata Altroz EV is expected to borrow several features from the already launched Nexon EV such as electric powertrain, PDU (Power Distribution Unit) and battery pack.
The car is expected to come with connected car technology that lets you access car statistics such as battery left, charging history, and even locate the nearest charging stations to you.
The Tata Altroz EV price in India is expected to be around Rs 12- 15 lakhs.
4. Maruti Baleno Cross
The Maruti Baleno Cross has also spied testing on Indian roads several times.
The vehicle has a distinctive sloping roof with a slightly more straight front fascia and higher ground clearance.
From the spy images, the front grille looks huge and wide and it also shows split headlamps with lower-set main headlights and streaks of daylight LEDs above them.
The test mule also wears black
Colorful alloy wheels that are probably 16-in. Square-off wheel arches and dark body cladding can also be seen. At the rear, key highlights include a raked windshield, chunky bumper and a boot-lid integrated spoiler.
The Cross also wears Baleno roof rails that give it an SUV stance and is also expected to come with front and rear skid plates and body cladding all around.
Talking about the powertrain, the Baleno Cross is expected to be powered by the same 1.2-litre four-cylinder naturally aspirated K12C DualJet petrol engine from the Baleno. This engine produces 90 bhp power and 113 Nm of torque and comes mated to a 5-speed manual or AMT.
It is also expected that Maruti may bring back the turbocharged 1.0-litre, 3-cil, petrol engine that was available in the Baleno RS.
The Baleno Cross is said to make its debut at the 2023 Auto Expo and when launched, it will compete with the Tata Punch, Nissan Magnite, Renault Kiger and Citroen C3.
5. Production Spec Tata Curvv
The Tata Curvv concept was launched in April this year in the country based on an entirely new EV platform.
The coupe-style concept is also based on Tata’s new design philosophy called ‘less is more’ – which could be host to all the upcoming Tata EVs. We expect Tata to showcase the Curve concept in a slightly more production-ready form at the 2023 Auto Expo.
Tata had also revealed that the Curve concept would result in a fully electric vehicle first, followed by an ICE variant later. The EV could have a range of around 400 – 500 km, however, this is yet to be confirmed. What’s more, the Tata Curve is actually capable of charging other electric vehicles!
6. 2023 Maruti Swift
Maruti Suzuki Swift is one of the most popular hatchbacks in the Indian market for almost 15 years. The updated Swift was launched in the Indian market in 2018 and is now getting a major facelift.
The 2023 Swift was recently tested in Europe. The all-new model of the hatchback is likely to make its global debut by the end of 2022 and its India launch may take place in early 2023.
The 2023 Swift will feature sleek headlamps with new LED elements, an all-new front grille, updated bumpers with wider and lower air intakes. The fog lamp assembly will get new C-shaped air splitters. Some of its other design highlights will include larger, dual-tone alloy wheels, new body panels, blacked-out pillars and a spoiler.
Rumor suggests that the new 2023 Maruti Swift may get mild-hybrid technology with 1.2L K12N DualJet petrol engine in the European markets, but getting hybrid technology in India is highly doubtful.