Come July 2020, the Indian automobile market will witness a range of new car launches across segments. Among the newcomers will be an SUV, fully electric SUV, sedan and a performance sedan. Following is the list of cars that will be launched next month.
Maruti Suzuki S-Cross petrol
Maruti Suzuki is expected to launch the petrol powered S-Cross in the last week of July or first week of August. A few dealerships have begun accepting unofficial bookings for the model, which will rival the Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta and the Renault Duster. Under the hood of the BS6 S-Cross will be a 1.5-litre K15B petrol motor producing 103.5bhp and 138Nm of torque. Transmission options will include a five-speed manual unit and a four-speed automatic unit. Also on offer will be the SHVS mild-hybrid technology.
2020 Honda All New City
The fifth-generation Honda City is set to be launched in India next month. The model, will be offered with a range of 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engine options. A six-speed manual transmission will be standard while a CVT unit will be available exclusively with the petrol variant.
The MG Hector Plus is essentially a three-row version of the Hector that was launched in India last year. The model, which was recently listed on the official website, will be offered in six-seat and seven-seat configurations. The former will be available in three variants while the latter is expected to be offered in a single variant.
Mercedes-Benz EQC
The first model to debut under the EQ brand in India, the Mercedes-Benz EQC will be powered by two electric motor (one on each axle), producing a combined power output of 400bhp and 765Nm of torque. The model is claimed to return a range of 471kms.
Bookings for the new Audi RS7 Sportback have begun for an amount of Rs 10 lakh ahead of its launch next month. The model receives a host of upgrades over its predecessor. The model will be powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine producing 591bhp and 800Nm of torque. This engine will be paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission sending power to all four wheels via the Quattro all-wheel-drive system.
