Upcoming Cars in India 2023

Citroen eC3

E-C3 is an all new EV being developed by Citroen in order to broaden its electric car line-up. It is an electric hatchback  that will get a new platform from Stellantis. Citroen is expected to launch the E-C3 to India in Feb 2023.

Estimated Price

₹ 9.00 - 13.00 Lakh

Expected launch Date

February 2023

Citroen eC3 Key Specifications

The fuel type for Citroen eC3 will be electric and it will have a seating capacity for 5 people. The battery capacity will be 29.2 kWh and the warranty will be for 2years or 40,000 Km whichever comes first.

While  the model C3 which is on sale is based on PSA Group’s PF1 platform, the new-generation C3 will utilize Stellantis’ CMP architecture. And as a result of that, its electric equivalent, the E-C3, will also use the same platform. The new E-C3 is expected to have an identical exterior styling to the upcoming C3 as far as the design is concerned. The upcoming E-C3 will have a sizable touchscreen infotainment system, a digital instrument cluster, and a wireless charging pad. It will have a cruise control along with a leatherette upholstery for the seats. The details about the battery pack and electric motor are not available yet. As per the latest information, the E-C3 is expected to share an electric powertrain with the Vauxhall Corsa-e and Peugeot e-208. It might get a 40-50kWh battery pack with a single motor setup.

Mercedes-Benz EQE

Mercedes-Benz EQE will have the E-Class equivalent features and it will be an all-electric executive sedan that was unveiled at the 2021 Munich Motor Show. A part of the Mercedes-Benz EQ family, it features a unique design that will be loved by all.

Estimated Price

₹ 70.00 - 90.00 Lakh

Expected Launch

April 2023

Mercedes-Benz EQE Specifications

The EQE has a new design philosophy that the brand has introduced with its EQ lineup. Along with that, there are angular daytime running lights, and the most advanced Digital Light headlamp technology. Like the EQS, the EQE also comes equipped with the MBUX Hyper-screen setup which has three large displays. Apart from that, it gets electronically adjustable seats with massage, good ventilation and heating functions. There is  a wireless charger, ADAS, a panoramic sunroof, airbags, multi-zone temperature control, USB ports, rear roller sun blinds and ambient lighting and more. 

Citroen Sub-4-Metre Compact SUV

The French automaker, Third model of Citroen by the French Automaker was found testing the country. This vehicle appears to be an elongated version of the C3 hatchback.

Estimated Price

₹ 7.00 - 11.00 Lakh

Expected Launch

April 2023

Citroen Sub-4-Metre Compact SUV Specifications

The upcoming Citroen compact SUV will have a split headlamp setup, sporty roof rails, and squared wheel arches. The vehicle will also get aerodynamic ORVMs with turn indicators on the higher variants. The lower variant will have steel wheels. The interior details of Compact SUV  are likely to be the same as that of the C3. The features will depend on the variant and the vehicle will offer a digital instrument cluster, 10-inch touchscreen infotainment, height-adjustable driver seat, along with a dual-tone interior theme. The Citroen compact SUV will be powered by the existing 1.2-litre NA and Turbo petrol engine options. Currently, these engine options are have a manual transmission and it is expected that the company will introduce an automatic option at the time of launch.  

Post launch, the Citroen compact SUV will rival the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Hyundai Venue, and the Kia Sonet.

Maruti Suzuki Jimny

Maruti Suzuki Jimny was showcased in India in January 2023 at the Auto Expo. The launch is expected in the mid of 2023. It is yet to be seen whether Maruti will offer the three-door or five-door version of the eagerly awaited SUV.

Estimated Price

₹ 9.00 - 11.00 Lakh

Expected Launch

June 2023

Maruti Suzuki Jimny Specifications

The fuel type will be Petrol and CNG with a seating capacity of 4 people. Engine size will be 1462 cc. Transmission options will be Automatic and Manual. The size expected is 3985 mm L X 1645 mm W X 1720 mm H with a 40 L Fuel Tank and ground clearance of 210 mm. The Jimny five-door will be available in two variants namely Zeta and Alpha. The Maruti Suzuki Jimny is a grand four-seater SUV. It has circular LED headlights with a washer. There are fog lamps fitted in the bumper, five-spoke 15-inch alloy wheels along with a wide wheel arch. There will be a spare wheel mounted on the tailgate. The SUV is offered in seven exterior colours including Sizzling Red, Pearl Arctic White, Nexa Blue, Blackish Blue, Granite Grey, Sizzling Red with bluish roof, and a Kinetic Green with black roof.

On the inside, it has a nine-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a rectangular black dashboard along with circular AC vents. There are steering-mounted controls and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. Maruti Suzuki Jimny will have a 1.5-litre K15B gasoline engine that produces 103bhp and 134 Nm of torque. It will have a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. The power is sent to all the four-wheels via the brand’s AllGrip Pro 4x4 system which also has a low-ratio gearbox. The SUV will be equipped with two front airbags, four side airbags, ABS with EBD, side-impact door beams, and ISOFIX.

Maruti Suzuki Jimny five-door will rival the Mahindra Thar five-door and Force Gurkha five-door. 

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Compact SUV Fronx was unveiled by Maruti Suzuki at the Auto Expo 2023. Maruti Fronx will be offered in five variants Sigma, Delta, Delta+, Zeta, and Alpha.

Estimated Price

₹ 10.00 - 14.00 Lakh

Expected Launch

April 2023

Maruti Suzuki Fronx Specifications

On the outside, the compact SUV looks sporty and stylish, and it carries a coupe-like C-Pillar. At the rear, the SUV gets a LED strip running across the width of the car along with signature LED block tail lights. The Fronx can accommodate five people and comes in six monotones and three dual-tone colours. The monotone colours will include Nexa Blue, Arctic White, Grandeur Grey, Earthen Brown, Opulent Red, and Splendid Silver. The dual-tone colour options will be Earthen Brown with Bluish Black, Opulent Red with Bluish Black, and Splendid Silver with Bluish Black. On the inside, the Fronx will have a dual-tone theme, a nine-inch Smart-Play Pro+ touchscreen infotainment system along with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and heads-up display. It will have a flat-bottomed three-spoke steering wheel, and more than 40 intelligent connected car features. The Fronx compact SUV will be available in two petrol-engine options, the 1.2-litre K-Series and the 1.0-litre K-Series turbo petrol engine. The turbo engine is comes in five-speed manual and six-speed automatic transmission options.

On the safety front, the Fronx gets six airbags, ABD with EBD, ESP with hill hold assist and rollover mitigation, brake assist, and ISOFIX.

The Maruti Suzuki Fronx will compete with the Tata Punch, Kia Seltos, Hyundai Venue, and Citroen C3

MG Air EV

MG Motor will be introducing a new small EV for the Indian market. The new model is expected to be launched in the first half of 2023 and will be positioned below the ZS EV.

Estimated Price

₹ 10.00 - 15.00 Lakh

Expected Launch

May 2023

MG Air EV Specifications

The fuel type will be Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) along with Automatic (DCT) and Manual transmission. The company claims that they expect the vehicle to return a driving range of approximately 300 kms on a single charge. 

Post launch, the MG’s small EV is expected to rival the Tata Nexon EV in India.

The new model is likely to be offered with the latest onboard technology.

Mahindra Five-Door Thar

During the presentation for the fourth-quarter results of the financial year 2021, Mahindra officially confirmed the arrival of the new five-door Thar. The automaker also announced that the five-door Thar, is expected to make its global debut by the first half of 2023. 

Estimated Price

₹ 15.00 - 16.00 Lakh

Expected Launch

June 2023 

Mahindra Five-Door Thar Specifications

It will come with two roof options, namely hard-top and convertible soft-top. It could get new features, such as LED headlamps, LED fog lamps, a sturdier off-road-oriented suspension, and many more. It is expected that it might also get the 4Xplor four-wheel-drive setup with various terrain modes, similar to the new Scorpio-N. Regarding safety equipment, the five-door Thar may feature four or six airbags, hill hold and descent control systems, an electronic stability program, ABS, EBD, brake assist, four-wheel disc brakes, There will be a 360-degree camera setup, and rear parking sensors. 

The new five-door Thar is expected to have redesigned interior and the AdrenoX infotainment system from the XUV700. In addition, Mahindra is likely to offer a sizable digital driver display, a new steering wheel, USB Type-C ports, a wireless charging pad and connected car features. There will be an engine start/stop switch, and an auto-dimming IRVM. The five-door Thar is expected to be powered by petrol and diesel options that will have manual and automatic transmissions. 

Honda City 2023

The Honda City facelift was spotted in Pune, Maharashtra and that gave a hint that the carmaker has started developing an updated version of its popular sedan. The carmaker will launch the new facelift in India sometime early in 2023.

Estimated Price

₹ 12.00 - 16.00 Lakh

Expected Launch

June 2023

Honda City 2023 Specifications

The facelift is expected to bring a handful of exterior changes to the City, that will include  redesigned bumpers, a new radiator grille, and also a fresh set of alloy wheels. The cabin remains the same in terms of design. But it might come with a redesigned dashboard, new upholstery, an upgraded touchscreen infotainment system, along with a new steering wheel. The upcoming City facelift could also get new features, including a suit of ADAS, electronic parking brake with auto hold, and more. 

The City facelift is expected to continue with the 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engines for the Indian market. The petrol motor will have manual or CVT automatic transmission, while the diesel engine is likely to carry forward with a manual unit.

BMW X8

It is believed that BMW is developing a flagship four-door coupe SUV which could be called the X8. The X8 will be based on the X7 flagship SUV with a focus on radical design and sporty handling

Estimated Price

₹ 1.00 - 1.20 Crore

Expected Launch

June 2023

In terms of design, the X8 will borrow the big grille, slim headlights and taillights from the X7 and pair it with a sloping coupe-like roof design and more muscular body design. The luxurious interior appointments of the X7 will be replaced for a more sportier setting, that will have an abundant use of carbon fiber inserts and black or darker upholstery. The X8 will be more suited to a proper M variant as its focus on space and luxury will be less as compared to the X7. The  X8 M will be powered by a modified version of the M8’s 591bhp/750 Nm 4.4-litre V8.

Volkswagen ID.4 GTX

Volkswagen will introduce the electric crossover, ID.4 GTX in India in early 2023. The new Volkswagen ID.4, a SUV from Volkswagen, is expected to be launched in India in July 2023.

Estimated Price

₹ 50.00 - 60.00 Lakh

Expected Launch

July 2023

Volkswagen ID.4 GTX Specifications

The electric crossover measures 4.5-meters in length with a wheelbase of 2.7-meters. On the outside, the ID.4, even in the GTX guise, features a familiar VW crossover design language. At the rear, it has a single bar tail lamp, sharply raked rear glass, and a vertically layered design for the various elements. It will have a dual-tone shade of red and black and will ride on a set of 20-inch alloy wheels. On the inside, the cabin comes equipped with a touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, along with a digital driver’s display. It will have leather upholstery, two-zone climate control, good lighting, power and ventilated front seats, and a 3three-spoke steering wheel. 

The ID.4 GTX will be powered by a 77 kwh battery pack that produces 300 bhp and will deliver power to all the four wheels. Depending on the variant, the electric crossover will get a range between 334 km to 463 km. 

This article will give you an idea about the launch date, price and the specifications of the upcoming cars in India in 2023. When will keep you posted about the launch of these cars. For any queries, feel free to contact us on our website www.carbike360.com.