The past few months have seen a lot of action – we have seen several new car launches, model refreshes and more. August will also be a busy month for new car launches in India. Here’s a list of cars that will be revealed this month, along with some that could. Attention Readers! Join us on the WhatsApp Community for daily auto news updates.
Car Launching In August – Mahindra Scorpio N Facelift
Expected Price: Rs. 17 Lakh – Rs. 32 Lakh (on-road, Mumbai).
The Mahindra Scorpio N is expected to receive a mid-life update in August. The updated SUV has already started reaching dealerships, and our sources have also said that its bookings might begin in the first week of August itself.
With the update, the model will receive new features that include: a new 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment, new instrument console, panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera, 65W Type-C charging slot, ADAS, and more. While it will get several changes on the inside, the exterior design will be similar to the outgoing model.
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Mahindra BE 6 Updated
Expected Price: Rs. 20 Lakh – Rs. 29 Lakh (on-road, Mumbai)
Alongside the Scorpio, Mahindra is also planning to update the BE 6 eSUV. Industry sources suggest that an updated BE 6 could be on an Independence Day highlight from the brand. With this update, we will see this Mahindra eSUV getting new features including a triple-screen setup, new upholstery, and more. On the other hand, we expect it to retain the aero-inspired cockpit design.
Mahindra could also go a step ahead and launch a new AWD version of the BE 6. It could also be a new edition (Rall-E) or could offer it with the current model. Apart from the new feature additions, we don’t expect any changes in the underpinnings or battery packs.
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Car Launching In August – Kia Sorento
Expected Price: Rs. 45 Lakh – Rs. 55 Lakh (on-road, Mumbai)
Kia is also expected to launch its new 7-seater SUV in August. Going up against the Toyota Fortuner, the Kia Sorento will be a more feature-loaded alternative. We had earlier reported that several Kia dealerships have started taking offline bookings for the model.
The Kia Sorento will be the brand’s first hybrid SUV in India. The powertrain details aren’t revealed yet, but we expect it to use a 1.6-litre turbo petrol hybrid setup. The Sorento is offered in FWD or AWD options in international markets, but for the Indian market, we expect it to be offered with the AWD option.
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Skoda Slavia Facelift
Expected Price: Rs. 12 Lakh – Rs. 23 Lakh (on-road, Mumbai)
Slavia Facelift Image Source: CarAdvice
Skoda is set to launch the Slavia facelift on 18th August. With the update, the Slavia will see several changes. On the outside, it will include a new front grille with integrated LED lighting, revised front and rear bumpers, and new headlamp and taillamp units. The updated sedan will also get new alloy wheels.
Talking about the interiors, the update could bring a new 10.25-inch driver’s display, and it could also get a new interior theme. Other notable feature additions could be the rear massage seats, as seen on the Kushaq. Even with the update, the Slavia will continue with the 1.0-litre turbo petrol and 1.5-litre turbo petrol engines; however, a new 8-speed TC gearbox option could be added.
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Car Launching In August – MG Starlight 560-based SUV
Expected Price: Rs. 18 Lakh – Rs. 28 Lakh (on-road, Mumbai)
JSW MG will launch a new 7-seater SUV, likely to be called as Hector Hawk. This new 7-seater will be the brand’s first plug-in hybrid model for India, and there will also be an electric version of this on sale. It will be underpinned by MG’s new ADAPT platform.
This new 7-seater in both its versions – EV and PHEV will launch in the coming month. The electric model features a 69kWh battery pack, delivering a claimed range of 600km. The plug-in hybrid model uses a 1.5-litre petrol engine paired with an electric motor and a 20.5kWh LFP battery pack. The hybrid is claimed to have an electric-only range of 125km and a combined range of 1,000km.
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