Vehicles Showcased in Auto Expo 2023
Auto Expo 2023 has so much to offer as it is happening after the pandemic, let’s see what kind of vehicles are been showcased in this Auto Expo. The auto expo was held from Jan 11-18 2023. We have brought you the complete list of showcased vehicles in Auto expo 2023. We are only listing cars and SUVs in this article.
Showcased Vehicles in Auto expo 2023
Tata Sierra EV
Tata Sierra Showcased at auto expo 2023 is the iconic vehicle of the 90s and Tata has retained the full glass on the side profile of the vehicle. This is an EV vehicle, till now there is no announcement about an ICE vehicle, but I believe we will have one. This model you are seeing is almost 90% production ready, and it is set to launch in 2025.
The overall design of this vehicle stands out, with connecting headlights and taillamps, the design looks futuristic.
The vehicle is set to be priced around 20-25 lakhs, and the EV is supposed to have a 400+ Range.
Maruti Suzuki EVX
This is the first EV from Maruti Suzuki showcased at the auto expo 2023. This is definitely a good move by Maruti, we need to wait and see if it can make it through the challenging market of EV. Maruti says it will directly go against Tata Nexon, and XUV 400.
This vehicle is going to be built on an all-electric platform. It will have a 60 kWh battery with a range of 500+ Km of range. I like the overall design of the vehicle. The is expected around Rs 10-15 Lakhs and is expected to be launched in 2025.
Hyundai Ioniq 6
This vehicle honestly looks a little weird, it is because this car has a drag coefficient of 0.21, it is one of the most efficient cars in the market. Mercedes Eqxx concept has a drag coefficient of 0.17.
The vehicle’s rear end looks like a Porsche with a sloping back and connecting tail lamps.
There are 2 battery packs, 53 Kwh and 77.4 Kwh with 2WD and AWD. It supports a 350 kW DC fast charger. This motor generates 230HP and 350 NM of torque for 2WD and 320 HP and 605 NM of torque for AWD. And the claimed range is 429 and 614 Km respectively. If launched in India It is expected to be priced around Rs 65-70 Lakhs.
Maruti Suzuki Jimny
We have a 5-door variant only for India. Outside India, Maruti sells the 2-door variant. Jimny has a 1.5 Lt engine that puts out 104 HP and 135 NM of torque. It is a proper off-road vehicle, with a 4WD and low gear.
The price is expected to be around 12-15 lakhs and Mahindra Thar would be the direct competition.
Tata Avinya
It is purely an EV concept designed by TATA. A lot of features on this vehicle are concepts for now. Tata Motors says they will launch this vehicle in 2025, I am sure there will be changes to this concept model when it goes into production. It is a third-generation EV, which means the car is completely built only for EVs. Not sure about the price, but I expect something to be around Rs 30-35 Lakhs.
MG 4
MG 4 is sold worldwide, and they showcased MG 4 at Auto expo 2023. It is built on all EV skateboard platforms. It is offered with 2 battery packs 51 Kwh and 61 Kwh. With a range of 350 Km and 450 KM respectively. The power output is 170 HP and 203 HP respectively. It’s an RWD car.
The launch of this car in India is not confirmed yet. If launched it will be priced at Rs 25-30 Lakhs.
Kia EV9
It is a concept Kia showcased at Auto Expo 2023. Kia EV9 is an SUV concept with a size of 4927mm in length and a 3,099mm wheelbase, so it is a big car based on the E-GMP platform.
Kia EV9 is likely to have a 77.4 kWh battery pack, we are not sure about the range and power output. But I really like the boxy design of the SUV, which makes the stance of the vehicle aggressive.
Tata Curvv
Tata Curvv is coming in both ICE and EV as it is based on Gen 2 platform, this is the ICE car. This car will be powered by 1.2-litre Turbo petrol with direct injection. I like the design of the car, the slopy coupe-like design looks similar to BMW X6. The design makes the car look edgy and sporty.
It is expected to launch in 2024, with a price tag of around 10-12 Lakhs.
Tata Curvv EV
This is the Tata Curvv EV, also showcased in the auto expo 2023. The Curvv EV will have distinct changes in outside design when compared to the ICE Curvv. Tata will launch the EV first, but we do not know much about the car yet.
This car is placed between Nexon and Harrier, so the Claimed range can be around 400+ Km. Though we have to wait till Tata reveals all the specs.
Toyota Corolla Cross H2
It is an ICE vehicle that runs on compressed Hydrogen gas. It has a 1.6 Litre engine with 3 cylinders. Though it is a concept, I would really like to see the Hydrogen version of the Toyota Corolla Cross H2. Currently, it is sold as Petrol and Diesel in Thailand.
Toyota Mirai
It is one of the very first mass-produced Hydrogen vehicles. It is sold worldwide. It is powered by FCEV, and it generates 170 Hp of power. The claimed range is 600+ Km.
This vehicle is showcased at Auto expo 2023, with the hopes of launching it in India. Though I highly doubt it will be sold in India in near future. We do not have a Refueling station yet, but we might see them in the next 3-5 years.
Though personally I believe Hydrogen Fuel cell vehicles are good alternative fuel, we have to agree hydrogen has its set of problems.
BYD Seal
BYD (Build your dreams) is a Chinese company. BYD Seal is the 3rd car to be sold in India.
This car has a drag coefficient of 0.219, which makes it one of the most efficient production cars. It has an 82.5 kWh battery pack with a claimed range is 700 km. It is AWD. With the total output of the motor being 530 HP. It also has an RWD model with a 61.5 kWh battery pack and a claimed range of 550 Km. It is supposed to launch in 2023 with a price tag of Rs 75+ lakhs.
I really like the overall design of this sedan, it looks subtle and sporty together.
Tata Harrier EV
This is the Tata harrier EV concept, which is supposed to launch this year. It is likely to have a 70-75 Kwh battery pack and 500+ Km of range. The price will about Rs 25-30 Lakhs.
The overall design is good, this design could be seen in the new facelift ICE Harrier which is going to be launched this year.
MG Mifa 9
This is an all Electric MPV showcased at Auto Expo 2023. It is quite a long vehicle with a length of 5200mm. It has a 90 kWh battery pack with a claimed range of 520+ Km. The overall power output is 240 HP and 350 NM of torque.
The main attraction is the middle-row seat, where you would have all the comforts of a luxury car. Because it is priced at Rs 1 Cr. And is expected to launch in India in 2024.
Kia KA4
It is the new design for the Kia Carnival which is sold here in India. Though Kia has renamed it to KA4.
It will be powered by a 2.2 Litre Diesel Engine, making an output of 200 HP and 440 NM of torque. It is expected to launch in the last quarter of 2023. And it is going to be priced around Rs 40 Lakhs.
Maruti Suzuki Fronx
I would honestly say that’s a weird name for a car. But anyways this is a new sub-4-meter SUV by Maruti. It is powered by a 1 Litre Direct injection petrol engine, with a power output of 100 HP and 147 NM of torque. It also has a 1.2 Litre petrol engine with 90 HP and 113 NM of torque.
The front looks similar to the Grand Vitara, but it will be priced lower than Grand Vitara. Starting price of this car will be around Rs 8 Lakhs. The interior will be quite similar to Baleno.
MG Marvel R
MG Marvel R is showcased at Auto Expo 2023, but this car is not a concept it is a car which is sold globally. The design is very good and from the side, it looks like MG Astor
It is an Electric vehicle with a 70 kWh battery pack and a claimed range of 400+ km. It has a tri-motor setup that makes it an AWD, with 2 motors on the rear axle and one at the front axle. The total output is 288 HP and 665 NM of torque.
MG has not given an official word on whether this car will be launched in India, but if it does, the price should be around Rs 30 Lakhs.
MG eMG6 PHEV XPOWER
This is a sports sedan with Plugin Hybrid Technology, that MG showcased at Auto expo 2023. It has a 1.5 Litre Turbo Charged Petrol engine mated to an electric motor combined they put an output of 305 HP and 480 NM of torque. The Battery pack is about 11.1 kWh which gives a 70 Km of Electric only range.
Certainly, this car looks very sporty with skirts in front. Also, that big rear spoiler and diffuser give it a sporty rear look. It would be great if this car is launched in India.
MG eHS
It is a mix of MG Astor and MG ZS EV because Astor is an ICE and ZS is an EV. But this MG eHS is a plugin Hybrid. It is bigger than Astor and ZS EV. It has a 1.5 Litre Turbo Petrol with a 16.6 kWh battery. The total power output is 258 HP and 480 NM of torque. It has a 52 Km of electric-only range. The expected price if launched in India is around Rs 25-30 Lakhs
MG eRX5
It is originally sold in China under the Roewe brand, which MG is going to sell with its branding in India. It is a plugin Hybrid vehicle showcased at Auto Expo 2023 by MG.
It is powered by a 1.5 Litre Turbo Petrol mated with an electric motor. The total output is 245 HP and 570 NM of torque. The battery pack is 16.6 kWh, which should give around 52 Km of the electric-only range. It is the front grille which is the biggest standout for this vehicle. The overall design and stance of the vehicle are of an SUV.
MG 5
MG 5 is showcased at Auto expo 2023. It is an Electric vehicle with a 61.1 kWh battery pack, that will give you a claimed range of 400 km. The power output is 156 HP and 256 NM of torque. It is an FWD vehicle. It is an estate vehicle which is one of a kind. If launched in India it would be priced approx around Rs 30 Lakhs.
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Flex Fuel
This is Normal Wagon R, but with a capacity to have 20% to 85% of ethanol mix fuel. It has the same 1.2 Litre 4 Cylinder engine, with 75 HP and 113 HM of torque. The main benefit of this vehicle is it can have a fuel with more mix of ethanol, which is good as the exhaust gas emission are much cleaner.
It is BS 6-ii-ready vehicle. It will be priced a bit higher than normal Wagon R, expected to be around Rs 10 Lakhs and will go on sale from 2025
Toyota Land Cruiser LC 300
It is a new Luxury SUV showcased by Toyota at the auto expo 2023. It is powered by a 3.3 Litre V6 Turbo Diesel Engine with an output of 304 HP and 700 NM of torque. The price tag is Rs 2.2 Cr.
Tata Altroz Racer
This is the new Sports version of Tata Altroz, the Tata Altrox Racer. The new 1.2 Turbo Engine that makes 120 HP and 170 NM of torque have a small improvement over the earlier Turbo engine.
The overall Black and Red look makes the car look sporty. But I am not sure how much that power increase would have made a difference, need to wait and test-ride it to know the difference. It is expected to launch in mid of 2023 with a price of Rs 10-12 lakhs.
Toyota Hilux Extreme off-road Concept
This is a regular Toyota Hilux heavily modified for off-road use. It has a 6-inch Lift kit with 37-inch tyres. It has a tow hook at the back and a winch at the front. It has plenty of lights on the bummer and on the head of the vehicle.
The engine is the same as a normal Hilux, a 2.8 Litre diesel engine with 202 HP and 500 NM of torque. It is a concept, I highly doubt this be sold in India.
Lexus LX 500 d
It is a big Luxury SUV showcased by Lexus at the auto expo 2023. It has priced at Rs 3.8 Cr. This vehicle is powered by a 3.3 Litre V6 Diesel with 304 HP and 700 NM of torque. In India, we would have only the 5-seater option.
Lexus LM
It is basically Toyota Vellfire but more luxurious because it is a Lexus. It is an MPV. The vehicle showcased at Auto expo 2023 was a Lexus LM 350, which is a petrol V6. But we might see a hybrid model when launched in India later this year. It will be powered by a 2.5 Litre 4 cylinder hybrid petrol engine with a combined output of 218 HP
This vehicle is all about comfort, it has 2 seats at the back with all the comforts and a TV. It will be priced premium, around Rs 75 Lakhs.
Lexus RX
Lexus has showcased RX 500h in auto expo 2023. But it will also have an RX 350h variant. It will be priced at around Rs 80-90 lakhs.
Lexus RX 350h is powered by a 2.5 Litre non-turbo engine mated with an electric motor. The total combined output is 250 HP and 316 NM of torque. RX 500h is powered by a 2.4-litre turbo-charged engine mated with an electric motor that puts out a combined power output of 370 HP and 550 NM of torque.
Toyota bz4x
It is a globally sold vehicle, not sure whether will be launched in India. It has a 71.4 kWh battery pack in FWD which is good for a claimed range of about 400 km, and the total power output is 201 HP and 265 NM of torque.
In AWD it has a 72.8 battery pack with a range of 350 Km and a total power output of 218 HP and 336 NM of torque. The price would be around Rs 40 lakhs if launched in India, which I highly doubt.
Lexus LF 30
It is a concept developed by Lexus. It is a very futuristic design concept, some design aspects cannot be brought to production which is shown in this concept. But this shows the capability of Lexus and how the future products can be.
It has four individual motors on each wheel. It has a 110 kWh battery pack, with a claimed range of 500 Km and power output of 536 HP and 700 NM of torque.
Lexus LF Z
It is a concept developed by Lexus. It is a very futuristic design concept, some design aspects cannot be brought to production which is shown in this concept. But this shows the capability of Lexus and how the future products can be.
Hyundai Nexo
It is FCEV (Fuel cell Electric vehicle), that runs on hydrogen. Not sure if will it be launched in India. The power output is 193 HP and 395 NM of torque. The hydrogen fuel tank is 156.6 Litre (6.3 kg) in size, which would give a total range of 666 Km. It is a rival to Toyota Mirai which is also an FCEV.
Conclusion
At this Auto expo, we saw these new vehicles launched by Tata, Maruti, Hyundai, KIA and MG. I was expecting something from Mahindra but they did not participate. All these companies also showcased the facelift version of their current lineup. The majority of the vehicles at this Auto Expo 2023 were electric vehicles. We saw some hybrids and very few ICE vehicles and a couple of Hydrogen vehicles. This shows companies are gearing up for an EV future, I hope our EV and Hydrogen infrastructure also is built at the same pace. So what do you think about the vehicles showcased in auto expo 2023, which vehicles showcased in the auto expo 2023 is the one you eagerly waiting for, let us know in the comments.
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