Upcoming Cars Below 10 Lakhs INR in 2024: Worth Waiting For?
The ₹10 lakh price segment is a bustling space in the Indian car market. The affordability factor makes it a popular choice for both new and existing car buyers, resulting in high sales volumes.Car makers are taking advantage of this increasing demand by launching fresh models and enhancing the existing ones. Now, let’s delve deeper into a few of the soon-to-be-released cars priced below 10 lakh INR in India.
Upcoming Cars Below 10 Lakhs INR:
Hyundai Exter
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) recently unveiled the rear profile of the upcoming Exter SUV, revealing its design details. Bookings for this micro SUV have already commenced, with a token amount of ₹11,000. It will be available in five trims: EX, S, SX, SX (O), and SX (O) Connect. It will have a 1.2-liter Kappa engine, similar to the Grand i10 Nios, and offer both gasoline and CNG fuel options.
Tata Nexon Facelift
The Nexon Facelift is scheduled to arrive in August 2023, with a starting price of around ₹8 lakhs (ex-showroom). The updated model will feature significant design changes inspired by the Curvv ICE concept showcased at the 2023 Auto Expo. The cabin will offer a new layout with a 10.25-inch infotainment system, a fully digital instrument cluster, and a two-spoke steering wheel. Expect a new 1.2-liter tGDi petrol engine producing 125 bhp and 225 Nm of torque.
Maruti Suzuki New-Gen Swift and Dzire
The popular Swift hatchback and its sedan counterpart, the Dzire, will receive a new generation model under the ₹10 lakh price bracket. Scheduled for a mid-2024 launch, both cars will undergo exterior and interior changes, along with the addition of new features. The highlight will be the introduction of a new 1.2-liter, strong hybrid petrol engine, boasting a claimed fuel efficiency of over 35 kmpl.
Tata Punch CNG
Following the launch of the Altroz CNG, Tata Motors plans to introduce the Punch CNG in the coming months. This four-wheeler will feature dual-cylinder technology with two 30-liter tanks placed under the boot floor, ensuring ample storage space. It will have a 5-speed manual gearbox in conjunction with a 1.2-liter 3-cylinder petrol engine that produces 77 bhp and 97 Nm of torque.
Toyota’s Maruti Suzuki Fronx-Based Coupe SUV
As part of the Maruti Suzuki-Toyota joint venture, a new Fronx-based coupe SUV is in the pipeline. While sharing the same underpinnings and powertrain as the Fronx, this crossover will feature distinct design elements to set it apart. Expect its debut in the second half of 2023 under the name ‘Taisor’.
Kia Sonet Facelift
The Sonet Facelift was recently spotted testing abroad and is expected to make its debut in India by early 2024. Though heavily camouflaged, it will undergo cosmetic changes such as new headlamps, a redesigned front grille, and fog lamp housing. The updated Sonet will continue to offer a range of tech-loaded features and retain its current engine options.
2024 New-Gen Honda Amaze
Honda‘s popular compact sedan, the Amaze, will receive a new generation model in 2024. Built on an updated version of the existing PF2 platform, it will feature a 1.2-liter i-VTEC engine producing 90 bhp and 110 Nm of torque. The design language will align with Honda’s latest offerings, and the Amaze will also incorporate advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).
Mahindra XUV300 Facelift
The Mahindra XUV300 facelift, codenamed S220, was recently spotted during testing. The updated model will undergo changes in design while retaining its current mechanical setup. Expect new features such as an updated infotainment system with connected car technology, a digital instrument cluster, ventilated seats, and a wireless charger.
Toyota Rumion (Maruti Suzuki Ertiga-Based MPV)
The upcoming MPV, likely to be named Rumion, is a badge-engineered version of the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga under the Maruti-Toyota partnership. It will feature exterior design modifications and minor changes to the interior upholstery. The powertrain options will remain the same as the Ertiga, including the availability of CNG. The Rumion is expected to debut in India in the second half of 2023.
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