Auto Expo 2023 Exclusive
Hot Car Showcases
MG has launched the new Hector SUV at the Auto Expo 2023, with prices starting from Rs. 14.73 lakhs. The Hector is available as a 5-seater SUV, and MG is also offering the Hector Plus, which gets a 6- or a 7-seater option.
The Kia KA4 MPV is essentially the Kia Carnival for the international markets, and its a generation upgrade to the Kia Carnival sold here in India presently. The new Carnival then, looks much more premium and butch, and may be launched in India soon.
The brand's first subcompact SUV has debuted with a new name. Christened the Fronx, the SUV will hit the NEXA showrooms soon!
Maruti Suzuki Jimny has been much awaited in India, and the lifestyle SUV will be launched soon in its 5-door guise. It will get a 1.5-litre engine with a 4WD system, and bookings are now open.
Tata Punch iCNG will be Tata's first CNG SUV. However what's interesting here is that it gets split CNG tanks, and both of them fit under the boot floor, allowing a good boot space.
Tata Altroz iCNG is the second hatchback in Tata's arsenal to be offered with CNG. Unlike the Tiago though, the Altroz iCNG gets split CNG tanks under the boot floor, allowing for ample of boot space even with the tanks in place.
Brezza CNG is currently the only model in Maruti Suzuki Arena dealerships to not offer a CNG option, and that is set to change. Upon launch, the Brezza CNG will be the only SUV to offer a CNG variant in its segment.
Hot Bike Showcases
Keeway has unveiled the second bike in its 'SR' neo-retro motorcycle line up, as the SR250 joins the SR125 in the list of offerings by the Hungarian-Chinese brand. It gets a 223 cc engine, and puts out about 15.8 bhp & 16 Nm torque, and is priced at ₹ 1.49 lakh (Ex-showroom)
The Benelli Leoncino 800 is a scrambler-style motorcycle, and it gets a 754 cc engine that puts out 75.2 bhp & 67 Nm torque. It is offered internationally in 2 variants, the standard Leoncino 800 & the Leoncion 800 trail, with differences in levels of kit.
The MBP C1002V is powered by a 997 cc liquid-cooled V-twin engine, which puts out 94 bhp & 102 Nm of torque. MBP marked its debut in India with this, and the M502N, and the bikes are set to be launched this month.
Zontes 350 D is a premium & sporty maxi scooter, which features a 350 cc single-cylinder engine. The engine puts out about 36 bhp & 38 Nm torque, and gets two riding modes - Eco & Sport.
Zontes 350 E is a premium maxi scooter with a long wheelbase, premium styling, and massive under-seat storage. It gets a large front electrically adjustable windshield, LED lighting, and many more features.
Hot EV Showcases
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV has finally been launched in India after much anticipation, and it undercuts its chief rival - the Kia EV6 - by a huge margin in pricing. The Ioniq 5 is priced at Rs. 44.95 lakh (Ex-showroom), and gets a 631 km ARAI certified range.
Ampere has unveiled its flagship electric scoter - the Primus - at the Auto Expo 2023. It gets a 3 kWh battery pack with a 107 km claimed range, and it is powered by a 3.8 kW motor which enables the Primus to have a top speed of 77 kmph.
The Ioniq 6 is Hyundai's second model based on the e-GMP platform, which is intended for only EVs. The 4-door coupe has a streamlined design and a low drag coefficient of 0.21.
The MG 5 is essentially a rebadged derivative of the Roewe Ei5 on sale in China. The MG5 Estate made its European debut in the second half of 2020 with the model receiving a facelift in mid-2021.
The MG 4 electric hatchback gets bold styling, LED lighting, sporty alloys, and sharp character lines. Internationally, it has two battery & motor options, with the higher variants getting a 64-kWh battery pack and 202 bhp.
Tork's flagship electric motorcycle - Kratos R - has received an update for 2023, and it now gets more colour options.
The new Tork Kratos X now comes with an updated electric motor that offers improved power and torque, along with a new lightweight aluminium swingarm, and a new 7-inch touchscreen unit.
Concept Unveils At Auto Expo 2023
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Kia initially unveiled the concept EV9 at the 2021 LA Motor Show, and the 3-row electric SUV has finally hit our shores at the Auto Expo 2023. It gets a sharp & muscular design on the outside, and a minimalist design on the inside, and is marginally larger than a Fortuner.
Tata Curvv concept is no stranger now, as it was already debuted by the Indian automaker back in April 2022. But this time around, Tata Motors has showcased an ICE derivative of the same, and the concept is now closer to production than it was last year.
The eVX will be Maruti Suzuki's first all-electric model for India when it is eventually launched in a production version. It was developed from the grounds up by the Suzuki Motor Corporation Japan and sits on a new dedicated EV platform.
The Avinya is based on Tata Motors' upcoming Pure EV Gen 3 platform, dedicated specifically for electric vehicles. A Production version of the Avinya is expected to hit the roads by 2025.
The Harrier EV concept combines Tata’s Omega Arc architecture with the company’s Gen 2 EV architecture to offer an all-wheel drive electric SUV. It is a production-intended concept and may hit the markets soon.
Greaves Electric Mobility's Ampere showcased its NXU concept electric scooter at the Auto Expo 2023. The NXU is a utilitarian concept, and features a bunch of luggage solutions right off the bat. It is target at last-mile delivery fleets, and features a payload capacity of 200 kg.
Opposed to the NXU, the NXG e-scooter concept by Greaves Mobility's Ampere is aimed towards the premium commuter buyer in the Indian market, rather than last-mile delivery partners. It gets a premium design, clean & edgy, and is expected to be launched in the first half of the year.
Ultraviolette's latest creation is the F99 Factory Racing Platform, which is a track-focused electric race machine. It gets a 50 kW motor, or 65 bhp on tap, and has a top speed of up to 200 kmph.
Expo Venue Overview
Address
India Expo Mart
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Date
13 - 18 Jan ' 2023
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Auto Expo 2023 Schedule
Day 1, Jan 11
03:00 am
Maruti Suzuki
Hall No : t9
03:25 am
MG
Hall No : t15
03:50 am
Ampere
Hall No : t12
04:40 am
Ashok Leyland
Hall No : t12
06:10 am
Hyundai
Hall No : t3
06:55 am
Kia
Hall No : t7
07:20 am
BYD
Hall No : t5
08:10 am
Toyota-Lexus
Hall No : t10
10:40 am
Tata Motors
Hall No : t14
03:45 am
MG
Hall No : t15
04:35 am
Maruti Suzuki
Hall No : t9
08:30 am
SML Isuzu
Hall No : t12
11:50 am
Ultraviolette
Hall No : t4
04:15 am
JBM
Hall No : t12
05:25 am
VE Commercial Vehicles
Hall No : t11
07:45 am
Cummins
Hall No : t15
08:35 am
Atul Auto
Hall No : t12
09:00 am
Matter Energy
Hall No : t8
09:25 am
Tork Motors
Hall No : t6
09:50 am
Benelli-Keeway
Hall No : t4
10:15 am
Meta
Hall No : t5
11:45 am
Hexall Motors
Hall No : t11
04:10 am
Sun Mobility
Hall No : t12
08:55 am
Omega Seiki Mobility
Hall No : t11
09:20 am
Jupiter Electric Mobility
Hall No : t11