After a lot of ups and downs, the Indian automotive market is coming on track again. We saw some good amount of launches and mainly unveilings in the month of August and now here comes September. There are some pretty good cars expected to get launched in September. From the wild Kia Sonet to the enthusiast's favourite Figo with AT, we can expect some good launches. We have jotted down all the upcoming cars which are expected to get launched in September 2020 for you!
Kia Sonet
Kia Motors India is prepping up to hit the sales chart again with its new offering. the Sonet. Kia unveiled the Sonet in August and gained a lot of traction thanks to its fascinating looks. Kia broke its own record with the Sonet as it garnered over 6000 bookings on the first day. Kia has left no stones unturned to fill the Sonet to the brim. Kia will offer the Sonet with three engine options which will be offered with 5 transmission options. Kia is expected to launch the Sonet at the beginning of September and is expected to be priced from Rs 7 lakh to Rs 13 lakh ex-showroom.
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Toyota India is now ready to roll out another product from the alliance with Suzuki. We saw the launch of the Glanza last year and now Toyota is coming with the Urban Cruiser. Toyota will start taking bookings for the Urban Cruiser in the coming weeks, however, dealers have already started taking unofficial bookings for the same. The Urban Cruiser will be a rebadged Vitara Brezza with some visual enhancements. It will be offered with a 1.5-litre engine mated to a 5-speed manual and 4-speed AT. Toyota will price the Urban Cruiser competitively and also offer a better warranty.
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Tata Altroz Turbo
The upcoming Altroz Turbo is one of the highest awaited cars and it may get launched in September 2020. The Altroz impressed all of us with its looks and features. However, the Altroz really deserves a peppier petrol engine. The 1.2-litre 3-pot petrol engine is not enjoyable to drive and lacks the smoothness and effortlessness of a 4-pot mill. Some sources speculated that Tata will launch the Altroz turbo just after the lockdown lifts off but that didn't happen. However, a recent test mule of the Altroz with a "Turbo" badge confirmed the imminent launch. The Altroz turbo is expected to borrow the engine from the Nexon but the engine will be detuned.
Hyundai Elite i20
The upcoming Hyundai Elite i20 is one of the most anticipated cars of its segment which are slated for September 2020. The next-gen i20 will sport the sensuous design language of the Korean carmaker which translates to a lot of sharp lines and creases. The best looker of the premium hatchback segment is the Altroz but it may change with the i20. Hyundai will offer a ton of features with the new i20 including a wide array of engine and gearbox options. The launch of the upcoming Hyundai i20 is expected in late September 2020 and it will surely create a buzz in the market.
Ford Figo AT
If you want to buy a sporty little hatchback in the market, Figo has always been the first choice of such buyers. The diesel engine is the main highlight of the Figo and the dragon series petrol engine is great too. However, with the BS6 update, Ford took the 1.5-litre AT of the Figo off the shelves and that created a loophole in the set of buyers. Ford is coming again with the Figo AT, but this time, the 6-speed AT will be mated to the 1.2-litre petrol engine. The three-pot powerhouse will churn out 96 PS of power and 119 Nm of torque. As Ford is choosing the torque convertor over the affordable AMTs, expect the pricing to go up by Rs 80,000-1,00,000 ex-showroom.
Mercedes-Benz EQC
Mercedes-Benz India introduced the Indian media with its EQ brand last year. The all-electric GLC-based SUV was expected to get launched in April 2020 but was delayed due to the outbreak of COVID-19. Recently, on the launch of Mercedes-Benz GLS, Mercedes-Benz India head, Martin Schwenk revealed that they will be launching the EQC in the coming weeks. Just to give you an overview, the EQC comes with a kWh battery pack which can deliver a range of 450 km. The power figures of the EQC stands at 400 PS and 760 Nm of torque. We will be driving the Mercedes-Benz EQC in September itself and launch is expected in late September. The EQC wouldn't have any direct rival until Audi launches the E-Tron.
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Toyota Innova Crysta CNG
Toyota Innova Crysta is a familiar moniker for the Indian market and it is getting a new powertrain option. Toyota Innova Crysta CNG has been spied multiple times on the road and it will be mainly targeted to cab aggregators. The CNG option will come with the 2.7-litre four-cylinder petrol engine which will produce lesser power and torque than the normal petrol engine. The petrol engine currently produces 166 PS of power and 245 Nm of torque. It comes coupled to a 5-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic gearbox. The launch is expected in September and we expect Toyota to price it Rs 1 lakh more than the petrol variants.
