The past few months have seen a lot of action – we have seen several new car launches, model refreshes and more. August will also be a busy month for new car launches in India. Here’s a list of cars that could be launched this month.
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Cars Launching In August: Mahindra Scorpio N Facelift
Expected Price: Rs. 17-32 Lakh (on-road, Mumbai).
The Mahindra Scorpio N is expected to receive a mid-life update in August. The updated SUV has already started reaching dealerships, and our sources suggest its bookings might begin in the first week of August.
With the update, the model will receive new features, including a new 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a new instrument console, a panoramic sunroof, a 360-degree camera, a 65W Type-C charging port, ADAS, and more. While it will get several changes inside, the exterior design will be similar to the outgoing model.
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Mahindra BE 6 Update
Expected Price: Rs. 20-29 Lakh (on-road, Mumbai)
Alongside the Scorpio, Mahindra is also planning to update the BE 6 eSUV. Industry sources suggest that an updated BE 6 could be one of the Independence Day launches from the brand. Updates on the BE 6 could include the addition of a new triple-screen setup (with the current aero-inspired cockpit design), new upholstery, and more.
Mahindra could also go a step further and launch a new all-wheel-drive (AWD) version of the BE 6. It could also be a new edition (Rall-E) altogether. Apart from the new feature additions, we don’t expect any changes in the underpinnings or the battery pack options.
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Cars Launching In August: Kia Sorento
Expected Price: Rs. 45-55 Lakh (on-road, Mumbai)
Kia is also expected to launch its new seven-seater SUV this month. Going up against the Toyota Fortuner, the Kia Sorento will be a more feature-loaded alternative. We had earlier reported that several Kia dealerships had unofficially started accepting offline bookings for the model.
The Kia Sorento will be the brand’s first hybrid SUV in India. The powertrain details aren’t revealed yet, but we expect it to use the brand’s 1.6-litre turbo petrol hybrid setup. The Sorento is offered with front-wheel drive (FWD) and AWD options in international markets. In India, we expect it to be offered with the AWD option as standard.
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Skoda Slavia Facelift
Expected Price: Rs. 12-23 Lakh (on-road, Mumbai)
Skoda is set to launch the Slavia facelift on August 18. With the update, the Slavia will see several changes. On the outside, it will include a new front grille with integrated LED lighting, revised front and rear bumpers, and new headlamp and taillamp units. The updated sedan will also get new alloy wheels.
Inside, the updates could bring a new 10.25-inch driver’s display, and it could also get a new interior theme. Other notable feature additions could be the rear massage seats, as seen on the Kushaq. Even with the update, the Slavia will continue with the 1.0-litre turbo petrol and 1.5-litre turbo petrol engines; however, a new eight-speed torque converter gearbox could replace the outgoing six-speed AT.
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Cars Launching In August: MG Starlight 560-based SUV
Expected Price: Rs. 18-28 Lakh (on-road, Mumbai)
JSW MG could launch a new seven-seater SUV this month, likely to be called the Hector Hawk. This new seven-seater will be the brand’s first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model for India, which is likely to be followed by an all-electric version. MG’s new ADAPT platform will underpin it.
This new seven-seater, in both its versions (EV and PHEV), could be launched or revealed this month. The electric model features a 69 kWh battery pack, with a claimed range of 600 kms. The plug-in hybrid model uses a 1.5-litre petrol engine paired with an electric motor and a 20.5 kWh LFP battery pack. The PHEV is claimed to have an electric-only range of 125 kms and an impressive combined driving range of 1,000 kms.
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