List of fifteen upcoming SUVs/crossovers launching in India this year – IAB Picks

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The SUV/crossover segment is anticipated to be the fastest growing segment in India this year. Popularly categorized into mini (sub-4 meter), compact (5-seat SUVs/crossovers) and full-sized (7-seat SUVs), here is a list of upcoming launches in this segment in India this year.

1. Audi Q3 facelift:

Audi India will launch the Q3 facelift on June eighteen in Fresh Delhi. The facelifted Q3 brings LED headlights, Audi’s Singleframe grille and gets a few feature upgrades as well. The Q3 facelift will proceed to be powered by the Two.0-liter one hundred seventy seven bhp diesel engine.

Two. Two thousand fifteen Audi Q7:

The 2nd generation two thousand fifteen Audi Q7 is reported to come to India around the Diwali period (November 2015). Based on the fresh MLB Evo platform, the fresh Q7 will come powered by a Trio.0-liter V6 diesel engine paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission for the Indian market.

Three. Two thousand fifteen BMW X6:

The 2nd generation BMW X6 will launch in India within the next duo of months, sources tell Indian Autos Blog. The coupe-styled X6 will launch through the CBU route, and will reportedly come with a Three.0-liter inline six-cylinder diesel engine. Post the launch of the fresh X6, BMW India could also introduce the performance-oriented X6M and X5M models in the country.

Five. Chevrolet Trailblazer:

GM India have confirmed the launch of the Trailblazer this year, with a latest report indicating that a launch will take place in the 2nd half of this year. The Trailblazer for the Indian market is likely to be powered by a Two.8-liter four-cylinder diesel engine capable of five hundred Nm of torque, a class-leading figure.

6. Two thousand fifteen Ford Endeavour:

The next generation two thousand fifteen Ford Endeavour is due to launch in India this year, with reports claiming a launch around August. The SUV will be powered by a Two.2-liter four-cylinder diesel engine and a Trio.2-liter five-cylinder diesel engine paired to 6-speed manual and automatic transmissions.

7. Hyundai Creta:

Perhaps the most anticipated launch in this list, the Hyundai Creta is reported to launch on July 21, with production slated to begin on June 20. The Indian market introduction will also mark the world premiere of the Creta, which is based on the Hyundai ix25.

8. Land Rover Discovery Sport:

The Land Rover Discovery Sport, a successor to the Land Rover Freelander, is expected to have its launch in India come August this year. The Five+Two seat SUV brings Land Rover’s acclaimed Terrain Response system among other features.

9. Mahindra U301:

The Mahindra U301 (codename) is a compact SUV touted to substitute the aging Bolero. Based on a hydroformed ladder-frame chassis, the U301 will most likely be powered by a 1.5-liter diesel engine with manual and automated manual transmissions.

Ten. Mahindra S101:

Mahindra will also launch the S101 (codename) in India this year, based on an all-new monocoque platform. This sub-4 meter vehicle would debut a fresh 1.2-liter petrol engine apart from the 1.5-liter diesel unit. Like the U301, the S101 too will come with manual and automated manual transmissions.

11. Mahindra Quanto facelift:

Mahindra is also working on a facelift for its Quanto sub-4 meter suggesting. The Quanto facelift, according to reports, will come with SUV-like styling, a better quality cabin and a 5-speed automated manual transmission.

12. Maruti S-Cross:

Expected to launch in the very first week of July, the Maruti S-Cross is reported to come with Fiat-sourced 1.3- and 1.6-liter MultiJet diesel engines. Production of the S-Cross has embarked at Maruti’s Gurgaon plant, and further details are expected to be announced in the coming days.

13. Mercedes GLE (Mercedes M Class facelift):

The facelifted M Class, called the Mercedes GLE, will make its way into India this year sporting updated styling on the outside and inwards. For the Indian market, Mercedes-Benz India is unlikely to alter the Two.2-liter four-cylinder CDI or the Three.0-liter V6 CDI diesel engines.

14. Two thousand sixteen Mitsubishi Outlander:

Reports are rife that Hindustan Motor Finance Corp (HMFCL) will launch the Outlander in India this year, primarily with a petrol engine. The two thousand sixteen Outlander (facelift) was exposed at the two thousand fifteen Fresh York Auto Display in April this year, and sports a fresh front fascia along with updated interiors and features. A diesel variant on the Outlander will go after next year the report stated.

15. Tata Hexa:

The Tata Hexa, essentially a powerfully re-engineered Tata Aria, is expected to launch in India this year. Apart from featuring SUV-styling cues and an improved interior, the Hexa will also come with a more powerful version of the Two.2-liter VariCOR diesel engine, and a 6-speed automatic transmission is reportedly in the works.

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