Scorpio N
Marketing as the ‘Big Daddy’ of all SUVs, the Scorpio N will be sold alongside the current model which will be rebadged as the Scorpio Classic. Mahindra has confirmed that the Scorpio-N will be offered in a range of petrol and diesel engine options, with a choice of manual and automatic transmissions. The SUV will also get a 4x4 option.
Kia EV6
The Kia EV6 will be available in India in exclusive GT Line trims and comes equipped with technologies like the multi-charging system: a charging system that operates with both 400V and 800V chargers without the need of an additional controller. the EV6 RWD will offer a range up to 528 km (WLTP) per charge while the EV6 AWD will have a range of 425 km. The brand claims that the EV6 in AWD version goes from 0-100 kmph in barely 3.5 seconds. The RWD model on the other hand will take a little over five seconds for the 0-100 kmph sprint.
The brand has commenced bookings from May 26.
Volkswagen Virtus June 9
Volkswagen will reveal the prices for the mid-size sedan on June 9. The car is being manufactured at VW's Chakan plant near Pune. The Virtus will be available with two engine options. These include a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that makes 113 BHP and 175 Nm and a 1.5-litre TSI engine that puts out 148 BHP and 250 Nm. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic and 7-speed DSG.
Hyundai Venue Facelift
The Hyundai Venue facelift SUV is confirmed to hit the market on June 16 in India. The SUV is said to be unofficially available for booking, considering its launch hype. The pricing of the SUV isn’t confirmed as of now, however, we expect it to start in the sub-Rs. 10 lakh segment. It will feature an improved front grille design which will be similar to the design seen in new generation Hyundai models globally. The SUV will also boast new LED taillights and bumper. Its alloy wheels design will also be new. It is expected to come with new interiors including fresh upholstery design, and dashboard changes, and may also come with new features for the infotainment system.
Citroen C3
The French automaker is all set to launch a subcompact SUV, which was announced for India launch way back in September 2021 is expected to hit the market soon. The Citroen C3 will feature a sculpted bonnet, a large hexagonal grille, split-type headlights with angular DRLs, bumper-mounted fog lamps, and a silvered skid plate. On the sides, the car will be flanked by blacked-out B-pillars, indicator-mounted ORVMs, black roof rails, and multi-spoke alloy wheels. One can expect the Citroen C3 to be powered by a 1.2-liter petrol engine, in a naturally-aspirated form and with a turbocharger. Transmission duties will likely be handled by manual and AMT gearboxes.