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- From top carmaker Maruti to Tata Motors and Audi — the competition among top players is set to rise, with many new models being launched in 2021.
- Audi India is all set to launch the Audi A4 facelift sedan on January 5.
- The new Maruti Swift Facelift is expected to hit the Indian markets in February 2021.
- Here’s a quick look at the top car launches scheduled in 2021.
Even as the auto industry recovers from a pandemic-hit year, one segment that remains in a sweet spot is the personal vehicles, all thanks to the rising demand for personal mobility. Despite the lockdown and restrictions through parts of the year, 2020 saw a slew of launches from Nissan Magnite to Mahindra Thar, and the automakers aren’t done yet.
The year ahead holds a lot of promise for four-wheeler enthusiasts. While there have been few announcements from automakers about specific launch dates, several companies have hinted that they are raring to launch their cars next year in India.
From top carmaker Maruti to Tata Motors and Audi — the competition among top players is set to rise with a whole host of new models being launched in 2021.
Here’s a quick look at the top car launches expected in 2021:
Maruti Swift Facelift
Maruti
The new Maruti Swift Facelift is expected to hit the Indian markets in February 2021. The facelifted Suzuki Swift has already been launched in other global markets like Japan and the UK.
The current model of Maruti Swift is priced between ₹5.19 lakh and ₹8.02 lakh, and the new facelifted Swift is likely to see a price hike of up to ₹20,000. The car will come with various features such as auto-folding ORVMs, cruise control, a new 4.2-inch colour multi-info display and much more.
Audi A4 facelift
Audi SA
Audi India is all set to launch the Audi A4 facelift sedan on January 5. The carmaker confirmed the official launch date through its Twitter account.
Last week, the carmaker began accepting pre-bookings for the sedan at a token amount of ₹2 lakh. The car is priced at 42.34 Lakh.
The fifth-generation Audi A4 will come with a host of new updates, including revised headlamps with LED DRLs, revamped bumper, new fog lamp housing, redesigned LED tail lights, among others.
Tata Altroz Turbo-Petrol
Tata
Tata Motors is gearing up to launch its all-new Altroz variant on January 13. The variant is most likely to be the Tata Altroz turbo petrol, which will come with a 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol motor.
The Tata Altroz turbo petrol variant is likely to be priced between ₹8 lakh and ₹9 lakh.
New-generation Maruti Alto
The new-generation Maruti Alto is likely to be launched in June 2021 in India. The car is touted to come with new features like a touchscreen infotainment system, front power windows, remote locking, and a multi-info display.
The new Maruti Alto is likely to be priced around ₹3 lakh. It will compete against the likes of Datsun Redi-GO and the Renault Kwid.
Tata Gravitas
Tata
Tata Gravitas is expected to hit the Indian market in February 2021. The car will be powered by the same 2.0-litre diesel engine and could be offered in both 6 and 7-seater configurations.
Tata Gravitas will come with various features such as projector headlamps with LED DRLs, an 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, auto AC, 9-speaker sound system and much more.
MG Hector Plus Seven-seater
MG
After successfully launching its MG three-row Hector in July, the carmaker is set to launch it in a new avatar with a 7-seater version. The carmaker has confirmed its launch for January 2021.
The new Hector Plus will have similar features as its predecessor, including a panoramic sunroof, cruise control, powered tailgate, and much more. The car will compete against Mahindra XUV500 and the upcoming Tata Gravitas and BS6 Hexa.