After a relatively dry spell over the last two months, August 2024 is set to bring a flurry of new car launches. This month promises a mix of budget and luxury vehicles, catering to a wide range of car enthusiasts. Let’s take a look at what’s in store:
Nissan X-Trail Kicking off the month on August 1, the new India-spec Nissan X-Trail, which was unveiled in July, can be booked for Rs. 1 lakh. It will be available in a single, top-of-the-line variant. The 2024 X-Trail is powered by a 1.5-litre, three-cylinder, turbo-petrol engine paired with a mild-hybrid motor, delivering 161bhp and 300Nm of torque through a CVT gearbox. It boasts a mileage of 13.7kmpl.
Tata Curvv ICE Set to debut on August 7, the Tata Curvv ICE enters the new coupe SUV segment, challenging the likes of the Citroen Basalt. It will feature a variety of segment-leading features. Under the hood, expect a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol and a 1.5-litre diesel engine, with transmission options including six-speed manual and DCT units. The diesel variants may also feature a DCT gearbox, a unique offering in the market.
Tata Curvv EV The Tata Curvv EV, launching alongside its ICE sibling, will sport visual tweaks and an updated feature list. Notable features include an ADAS suite, panoramic sunroof, 12.3-inch touchscreen, touch-based AC controls, and a powered tailgate. The top-end variant will have a 55kWh battery pack offering a range of 600km, while lower variants may use the 40.5kWh unit from the Nexon EV.
New Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet Mercedes-Benz is set to launch two new models in India on August 8. One of them is the all-new CLE Cabriolet, the first four-seat convertible in the local market, part of Mercedes’ Top End Vehicle (TEV) portfolio. It features a soft top that opens or closes in 20 seconds at speeds up to 60kmph. The Cabriolet is powered by a 3.0-litre, six-cylinder, turbo-petrol engine producing 375bhp and 500Nm of torque, paired with a nine-speed automatic gearbox.
Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4Matic Coupe Facelift Arriving in the second week of August, the facelifted GLC features both interior and exterior updates and a new engine. The previous 3.0-litre, six-cylinder turbo-petrol engine is replaced by a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder unit with a mild-hybrid motor, offering 421bhp and 500Nm, up from the previous 362bhp and 520Nm.
Lamborghini Urus SE Following its recent unveiling, the Lamborghini Urus SE is set to launch in India on August 9. The facelifted SUV comes with both aesthetic and mechanical upgrades. It features a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine paired with a 25.9kWh battery pack and an electric motor, delivering a combined 800bhp and 950Nm of torque. Technical upgrades include standard air suspension, electronic rear differential, electric torque vectoring, and recalibrated drive modes.
Mahindra Thar Roxx One of the highly anticipated launches, the Mahindra Thar five-door, now named Thar Roxx, will be priced on August 15. It will compete with the Maruti Jimny and mid-size SUVs like the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos. The 2024 Thar Roxx will feature a panoramic sunroof, fully digital instrument cluster, rear AC vents, ADAS suite, and ventilated front seats. Powering it will be 2.0-litre turbo-petrol and 2.2-litre diesel engines with six-speed manual and automatic transmissions.
Citroen Basalt Citroen will unveil the production-spec Basalt on August 2, with a price reveal expected by the end of the month. Based on the C3 Aircross, the Basalt coupe SUV will feature split headlamps, a sloping roofline, dual-tone alloy wheels, and a new floating touchscreen unit. It is likely to be powered by a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine with six-speed manual and automatic transmissions.
Stay tuned as these exciting new models hit the Indian market this August, bringing a mix of innovation, luxury, and performance to car enthusiasts across the country.