Many carmakers are set to hit the bottom operating in 2021 as a variety of new launches have been lined up for January itself. With the New Yr simply across the nook, we have now put collectively an inventory of all the brand new automobiles and SUVs which are slated to launch in January 2021.
Audi A4 facelift
Audi has been steadily bolstering its India line-up with new fashions and for 2021, its first launch would be the Audi A4 facelift. The German carmaker has already made it accessible for reserving on the Audi India web site and dealerships throughout the nation.
As soon as launched, the A4 facelift will likely be provided with a sole 190hp, 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine. Energy will likely be despatched to the entrance wheels by way of a 7-speed dual-clutch computerized gearbox. The 2021 A4‘s styling, each inside and outside, will likely be in step with newest A4 on sale in worldwide markets.
It’s price mentioning that this would be the second facelift for the A4 in India. The mannequin additionally obtained an replace in late 2019, which was then discontinued because of the implementation of the brand new emission norms earlier this 12 months.
BMW 3 Collection Gran Limousine
In essence, the BMW 3 Collection Gran Limousine is a long-wheelbase model of the sedan and will likely be checked out because the substitute for the beforehand accessible 3 Collection Gran Turismo. BMW will launch the three Collection Gran Limousine on January 21, 2021. This may also imply that India goes to be the primary right-hand drive market to get the long-wheelbase model of the three Collection.
At 2,961mm, the brand new Gran Limousine’s wheelbase will likely be 110mm longer than the usual mannequin. Engine choices will doubtless embrace a 258hp, 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine and a 190hp, 2.0-litre turbo-diesel unit, similar as in the usual 3 Collection. The options checklist too, is prone to be the identical because the common 3 Collection. Nevertheless, count on costs to be increased than the present 3 Collection.
Jeep Compass facelift
The Jeep Compass may also obtain a facelift (just like the one it not too long ago obtained in worldwide markets) that may function a refreshed front-end with revised headlights and built-in LED DRLs, a re-worked seven-slat grille with honeycomb-like inserts and a brand new entrance bumper. The Compass facelift may also sport a brand new alloy wheel design. The interiors of the facelifted Compass will obtain important updates with a restyled dashboard geared up with a brand new freestanding 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system within the centre and new AC vents and HVAC controls which are positioned under it.
Underneath the hood although, the facelift will include the identical 173hp, 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine and 163hp, 1.4-litre turbo-petrol engine because the outgoing mannequin. Gearbox choices may also keep unaltered.
MG Hector facelift, Hector Plus 7-seater
The MG Hector facelift will likely be launched in India in January. MG will go away the mechanicals as they’re, that means the 143hp, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and turbo-petrol mild-hybrid, and 170hp, 2.0-litre diesel engines will likely be carried ahead.
What will likely be new is the outside design, particularly, the entrance grille and new five-spoke alloy wheels – the wheels will likely be bigger 18-inch ones in contrast to the present mannequin’s 17-inch wheels. The inside will likely be up to date with a brand new dual-tone inside theme and a few added gear too.
Together with a facelift for your entire Hector line-up, MG will add a brand new seven-seat variant to the Hector Plus vary. Whereas the three-row Hector Plus was launched earlier this 12 months with a six-seat structure comprising of captain-seats within the center row, the seven-seat model will function a bench-style seat within the second row.
Tata Altroz Turbo
Tata’s first premium hatchback, the Altroz, will quickly obtain a new turbo-petrol engine choice. Sources inform us that costs for the Altroz Turbo will likely be introduced on January 13, 2020. Whereas the engine in query would be the similar 1.2-litre, three-cylinder turbocharged unit from the Nexon, within the Altroz, it will likely be tuned down barely to supply 110hp and 140Nm. Initially, Tata will supply the engine with a 5-speed guide, however as we have now beforehand reported, a DCT computerized gearbox will be a part of the vary, at a later date.
Aside from the up to date mechanicals, Tata shouldn’t be anticipated to alter a lot in manner of styling or the gear checklist.
Tata Gravitas
The Tata Gravitas – primarily as seven-seat spinoff of the Harrier – goes to be the Indian carmaker’s new flagship SUV. First unveiled on the Auto Expo 2020 virtually a 12 months in the past, the Gravitas shares its platform with the Harrier however will likely be 63mm longer and 80mm taller to raised accommodate the added row of seats. Nevertheless, its wheelbase will stay unchanged.
The Gravitas’ styling may also differ from the Harrier’s, particularly round again the place its longer overhangs and stepped roof (to accommodate the additional seats) will stand out. Underneath the hood, it should use the identical 170hp, 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine because the Harrier, and get the identical 6-speed guide and computerized gearbox choices.
Toyota Fortuner facelift
The Toyota Fortuner obtained a facelift in worldwide markets earlier this 12 months, which introduced with it up to date exterior design and extra gear. Toyota will now deliver the facelifted Fortuner to our market, just like the way it introduced the Innova Crysta facelift (that’s to say with minimal adjustments in comparison with the worldwide mannequin). The mannequin will see an India launch on January 6, 2021.
The principle updates would be the extra highly effective 2.8-litre diesel engine and the redesigned LED headlights that incorporate LED DRLs, a bigger mesh-pattern grille, reshaped entrance bumper and a brand new design for the 18-inch alloy wheels. On the again, the massive change would be the new, slimmer-looking LED tail-lights. The inside may also stay predominantly unchanged in structure, with probably the most noteworthy replace being the bigger touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
