It is based on the modular TNGA-C platform and will be powered by a 2.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol and a 2.0-litre strong hybrid petrol engine. The prices will likely be announced at the 2023 Auto Expo in January before the commencement of deliveries in the same month.
We do expect Kia to unveil the new generation Carnival at the 2023 Auto Expo before going on sale. The premium MPV has been well received by customers and globally, a thoroughly revised model is already on sale
The Toyota Innova Hycross will become the first cross-badged Toyota sold by Maruti Suzuki in India and it will likely launch in the second half of 2023. The C-MPV will be underpinned by the same TNGA-C modular platform and will share the interior bits and powertrain as well
The Dzire compact sedan will also be launched in Q1 2024 with the same strong hybrid powertrain with the best-in-industry fuel economy of 35-40 kmpl. It will also get a revised exterior and interior.
The Bolero Neo Plus could be launched in the coming months in India and it could be powered by a 2.2-litre four-pot turbo diesel engine, which is good enough to kick out a maximum power output of 120 PS in Power mode and 95 PS in Economy mode.