From Maruti Suzuki To MG Cars: Most Awaited Car Launches In The Month Of August
While the first half of 2024 is already over and it was filled with multiple new car launches, there are still some that will be introduced in the coming months. In August 2024, many more cars are set to go on sale, some of which will be the biggest car launches of this year. From Mahindra’s Thar Roxx to Nissan X-trail, we have witnessed the launch of many new products this month, and here’s a list of what’s coming our way and those that have been launched already in the passenger segment.
Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire is launch ready
Maruti Suzuki will refresh its popular compact sedan, the Swift Dzire. The new generation is expected to feature updated styling, advanced features, and possibly new engine options, building on the model’s previous success.
MG Cloud EV-Windsor coming soon
MG is planning to launch another electric car in India, and it will be a crossover. The Cloud EV-Windsor, known in the international markets as the Wulling Cloud EV, comes with a 50.6 kWh battery pack paired with a single electric motor, and has a CLTC claimed range of 460 km. It is expected to be launched at a price of Rs 20 lakh onwards.
In terms of features, it is expected to come with a 15.6-inch free-floating touchscreen infotainment system, an 8.8-inch digital driver’s display, 6-way powered driver seat, automatic climate control, 6 airbags, a 360-degree camera, and a few ADAS features like adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and autonomous emergency braking.
Nissan X-Trail
The fourth-generation Nissan X-Trail was the first car to be launched in August. It made a comeback in India after a decade, and it will be coming to the market as a CBU (completely built-up unit) import. The X-Trail is launched with a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine that makes 163 PS and 300 Nn, paired with a CVT, and it is offering features such as a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display, 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless phone charger, and 7 airbags.
Tata Curvv EV
Tata has unveiled the electric SUV-coupe Curvv after teasing its interior and exterior as well. While the Tata Curvv EV has been launched with much fanfare, we know that it is based on Tata’s Acti.ev platform, and we know that it is equipped with a battery pack larger than that of the Nexon EV LR, which can offer a claimed range of up to 500 km.
Citroen Basalt
Another SUV-coupe that entered the Indian market in August is the Citroen Basalt. This is the fifth product in Citroen’s India lineup and comes with the same 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine (110 PS and 205 Nm) which powers the C3 hatchback and the C3 Aircross.
Mahindra Thar Roxx
The biggest and the most awaited launch of this year Mahindra Thar Roxx happened on the Independence Day. The bigger version of the Thar is powered by the same 2.2-litre diesel and 2-litre turbo-petrol engines as the 3-door version, but the output figures are much higher. It has been launched in both rear-wheel-drive (RWD), and four-wheel-drive (4WD) configurations.
