Going by the popularity of SUVs in the market, a lot of manufacturers are now focusing on making SUVs. Micro, sub-4 meter, compact, midsize, and full size, all the SUV segments will see a lot of new contenders being launched in the coming time. A few new brands like MG and Kia will also be introduced in the market this year and interestingly, the debutant vehicle from both the companies is an SUV. If you are planning of buying an SUV anytime soon, here are 9 all-new SUVs that will be launched this year.
Mahindra eKUV100
Expected launch by: Q3-Q4 2019
Mahindra recently discontinued the e20 Plus electric hatchback as the company now wants to focus on EVs seriously. The first vehicle that the brand will launch in the coming time will be the eKUV100 micro SUV, which will be followed by the XUV300 electric later on. It will be based on the KUV100 but gets an all-electric heart along with several new features. Its smart features include remote diagnostics, cabin pre-cooling, real-time location tracking and driving pattern monitoring. Mahindra claims that the e-KUV will have a range of 350 km on a single charge apart from having a 0-100 km/h time of 9 seconds and a top speed of 186 km/h. When launched, it will be one of the cheapest electric cars to be sold in the country and will be rivalled by the Maruti Suzuki WagonR EV when the latter gets launched.
Hyundai Venue
Expected launch by: 21st May 2019
The Hyundai Venue was showcased last month in India and the company will finally launch the sub-4 meter SUV on 21st May. The Venue will come with three engine and gearbox options. The first among them would be an 82 Bhp, 1.2-litre petrol unit, second would be an 89 bhp, 1.4-litre diesel engine and lastly, the third option will be 118 Bhp, 1.0-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol. The 1.2 petrol will come with a 5-speed manual box, the diesel will get a 6-speed manual while the turbocharged petrol will have an option of a 7-speed DCT box too. The Venue will quite feature rich too and will come with Bluelink assistant technology, electric sunroof, 6 airbags, ABS, traction control, ESP, reverse parking sensors and camera, hill hold assist, touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, automatic headlamps, rain sensing wipers, and much more.
Hyundai Kona EV
Expected launch by: Q3 2019
The long-awaited Kona EV will also be launched this year by the company. It will be the first electric vehicle by Hyundai here and will be brought via the CKD route and later on will be developed locally, in order to keep prices in check. From what we know till now, the company will bring it with 2 battery pack options. One will be a 39.2 kWh battery pack that will have a range of about 310 km while the other will be a 64 kWh battery unit with a range of 480 km. It will receive some competition for the upcoming Tata Altroz EV, though the Konda EV will be positioned higher than it.
MG e-ZS
Expected launch by: Q4 2019
The e-ZS will be the second car by MG in India and will be launched after the Hector gets launched. This probably hints towards its launch before the end of this year. According to the company’s top executives, the all-new car will be launched below the Rs 10 lakh price mark, which will make it among the lowest priced EVs in India upon being launched. Internationally, the MG eZS get powered by a 110kW electric motor that translates into about 150 PS of maximum power. It generates a maximum of 350 Nm of peak torque. The car can do 0-50 km/h in 3.1 seconds and offers a range of 350 km. The battery level can reach 80% in just 30 minutes. Through DC slow charging, it takes 6.5 hours to fully charge the vehicle. The MG eZS will also come with quite a few segment-first features including a 10.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system, embedded eSIM and more. It will be a fully imported CBU model at first but MG Motors will start assembling the vehicle after gauging the response in the Indian market
Honda HR-V
Expected launch by: Q3 2019
The Honda HR-V will be the latest entry in the Japanese brand’s Indian model lineup. It will sit between the CR-V and the BR-V in the market and will be brought to India via the CKD route. It is likely to be powered by a 1.8-litre petrol engine, similar to the one seen on the Civic, and will come mated to a CVT gearbox only. Further, a 1.6-litre diesel engine is also expected to be offered on the HR-V in India. It will be launched during the festive season and will have a starting price of around Rs. 15 lakhs. This makes it a direct competitor for the Jeep Compass and the upcoming Volkswagen T-Roc.
Kia SP2i based SUV
Expected launch by: September 2019
Kia too is making its debut in India this year and the first vehicle it will launch is the Kia SP2i based compact SUV. The Kia SUV will share its platform with the upcoming new Hyundai Creta that will be here next year. Going by what Kia has said about the car, it will be the most feature loaded SUVs of its segment. As for the engines, the Kia SUV it is likely to be powered by a 1.4-litre turbo petrol engine producing 140 Bhp. Apart from this, 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engines are also expected. It will be launched around September this year and will carry a price in the range of Rs. 10-16 lakhs approximately.
MG Hector
Expected launch by: June 2019
The Hector will be MG’s first vehicle in India and will be launched by June this year. It will come with both petrol and diesel engine options. The 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and 2.0-litre diesel motor are expected to be in the region of 170 Bhp. Also, the Hector will come with both manual and automatic gearbox options. That said, the new SUV will have the most advanced features in the segment included connected apps, 10.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system and best in class safety standards. The Hector will rival the Tata Harrier, Tata Cassini, and the Mahindra XUV500 along with the Hyundai Tucson and the Jeep Compass in its price segment. It is likely to be priced in the range of Rs. 15-20 lakhs.
Tata Cassini
Expected launch by: Q4 2019
The Tata Cassini is the upcoming flagship SUV of the company. Based on the OMEGA platform and designed in accordance with the IMPACT 2.0 design philosophy, the Cassini can be said to be the 7 seater version of the Harrier. The wheelbase of both the SUVs is the same but the Cassini is much bigger in overall size. It will get powered by the same 2.0-litre KRYOTEC engine as on the Harrier, albeit with power output in the range of 170 Bhp. The major change on the Buzzard when compared to the Harrier is an extra row of seats, increased height and length, more powerful design and a different rear profile. Expect the pricing to start at around Rs. 14.5 lakh when it gets launched after the festive season this year.
Volkswagen T-Roc
Expected launch by: Q4 2019
Volkswagen will launch the T-Roc compact SUV by the end of this year. In terms of dimensions, it will be equivalent to the Hyundai Creta but will come loaded with features and luxuries found in higher segments. It will be brought here via the CBU route and it will be priced around the Rs. 17-20 lakh price bracket. In India, the vehicle will be based on the Indianised version of the MQB A0 platform that is known as the MQB-A0-IN. In Europe, the Volkswagen T-Roc gets 3 turbo petrol engines – in 1 liter (113 Bhp-200 Nm), 1.5 liter (148 Bhp-250 Nm) and 2 liter (187 Bhp-320 Nm) displacements but it is now yet known which of them will make it here.
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