I remember my father telling me that the day he went to take delivery of a new Fiat car (officially called Premier Padmini) was the day he also registered for a new car – because of the waiting list of several years for any new vehicle. Some of us would recall how, the Fiat and the Ambassador were the only cars to be seen on Indian roads. Any other type of car would draw the eyes simply because it was so very unusual to see any other make on the roads. Today, Indians are spoilt for choice: cars of various makes, sizes, prices and specifications are available and yet more new models are set to hit Indian roads in 2021:
This popular people-mover is expected to have a February 2021 launch and is expected to be priced between ₹ 8 - 12 Lakh. It is likely that this will feature a few front bumper, side fog lambs, new alloy wheels and other facelift features on the outside. Experts say that Mahindra may opt for the 1.5-litre diesel engine that is featured in the XUV300.
This is one for the 4x4 enthusiast; a tough looking car that easily transitions to a smart urban auto. Designed to look similar to the Mercedes G-Wagen, this features a e 2.6-litre four-cylinder diesel engine that helps the car off-road efficiently. The Force Gurkha will have three variants namely Xpedition, Xplorer, and Xtreme, and is expected to be priced between Rs 10 lakh to Rs 13 lakh.
The Yaris is a very successful Toyota car and the black limited edition is expected to be launched early in 2021. It is expected to be priced between Rs12.40 - 13.60 Lakh is meant to cut into the Honda City market. The limited edition will feature cosmetic updates for the car that will feature the same 1.5-litre, four-cylinder engine, 6 speed gearbox. There could also be a diesel version of this car in the offing.
A January 2021 launch of this electric vehicle has been widely reported in the media. The lithium-ion battery will travel up to 147 km on a single charge. The vehicle, which looks very similar to the standard Mahindra KUV, will be priced at Rs. 8.25 and up and is expected to be one of the most affordable EVs in the market.
This electric car from Tata is expected to be priced between Rs. 12 and 15 lakh. The car will feature a 95kw electric motor based on a 30.2kWh lithium-ion battery. According to an announcement made by Tata, the Altroz could have a better range than the Nexon’s 312km range on a single charge. The car is also expected to get an 80% charge via a fast charger in just an hour.
This seven-seater SUV from Tata will be the company’s flagship SUV and is expected to be priced above the very successful Harrier. The Gravitas will take on the MG Hector Plus and Innova as its competitors. It is expected that this car will feature a panoramic sun-roof and that it will be launched sometime in the first quarter of 2021.
This is a ‘concept study SUV’ from Maruti Suzuki and will be a compact SUV that competes for market space with the Kia Seltos, Hyndai Creta and so on. The car will have EV and automatic options and will be priced in the region of Rs. 10 lakhs.
Priced between Rs. 8 ad 12 lakhs, the New Jazz gets a stylish, sporty makeover and could launch as early as January 2021. The New Jazz will feature a one touch electric sun room, new headlamps and rear bumpers, high gloss grille, 354L boot space and so on. The car also features advanced safety features, touchscreen audio, Weblink and other functionalities. The wide range of 2021 auto launches offer buyers a wide range of options for all requirements.
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