A look at car, SUV launches this month

A host of new cars and SUVs across various segments are lined up for a launch in August. The month will see at least eight new car, SUV launches including mass-market offerings as well as luxury models. Here is a list of new cars and SUVs that will go on sale this month.

Nissan X-Trail

"Nissan launched the X-Trail SUV in India at Rs 49.92 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi on August 1. The three-row SUV is being brought here as a full import, and rivals the Toyota Fortuner, Skoda Kodiaq, MG Gloster and Jeep Meridian. It gets a 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that comes with a 12V mild-hybrid system, producing 163hp and 300Nm. The powertrain is paired with a shift-by-wire CVT auto gearbox."

Also see: Nissan X Trail review: does it have the X-factor?

Tata Curvv

Tata Motors is all set to launch the Curvv in India on August 7. It will be one of the first mass-market coupe-SUVs here, and will serve as an alternative to midsize SUVs like the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, among others. It will be available with three engine options, including a 120hp, 1.2-litre turbo-petrol, a 115hp, 1.5-litre diesel, and a new 1.2-litre three-cylinder direct-injection turbo-petrol engine that makes 125hp and 225Nm of torque. A dual-clutch automatic option will be offered on all three engine options as well.  

Tata Curvv EV

The Curvv will also have a fully-electric version which will be offered with two battery packs: a  55kWh unit, and the 40.5kWh unit from Nexon LR. Curvy EV could offer a range of up to 550km, and will get the same equipment list as the Curvv including a 12.3-inch touchscreen, a fully digital driver’s display, a segment-first powered tailgate with gesture function, a panoramic sunroof, reclining rear seat, ventilated front seats, and ADAS Level 2.

Also see: Tata Curvv: Your questions answered

Mahindra Thar Roxx

The Thar 5-door will officially be called the Mahindra Thar Roxx when it goes on sale on August 15. Apart from a host of design changes, a longer wheelbase and an extra seat of doors, the Thar Roxx will get a host of new features over the Thar 3-door including a 10.25-inch touchscreen, a fully-digital instrument cluster, LED projector headlamps, a 360-degree camera, as well as ADAS. It will carry over all existing engine options from the Thar 3-door, however, likely in a higher state of tune.

Also see: Mahindra Thar Roxx 5 door: Your questions answered

Citroen Basalt

The Citroen Basalt has joined the Tata Curvv in the coupe-SUV segment. The global debut of the production-ready version of Basalt took place on August 2. the pricing will be revealed sometime later this month. 

Also see: Citroen Basalt: Your questions answered

Mercedes GLC 43 4Matic Coupe

Unveiled in September last year, the GLC 43 4Matic Coupe is finally headed to India with a launch set to take place on August 8. It gets the same 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbo-petrol with mild-hybrid tech as the AMG C 43. On the GLC, this powertrain produces 421hp and 500Nm for a 0 to 100kph sprint in 4.7 seconds. Besides the coupe-like rear end, the GLC 43 features typical AMG design cues inside and outside. The GLC 43 4Matic Coupe could cost over Rs 1 crore. 

Mercedes CLE Cabriolet

The CLE Cabriolet will be launched alongside the GLC 43 4Matic Coupe on August 8. It will arrive as a full import with a standard 2+2 seating layout. While Mercedes-Benz hasn’t confirmed what powertrain the CLE will get in India, internationally, the CLE range starts with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that’s available in two states of tune. Prices are expected to be north of Rs 1 crore.

Lamborghini Urus SE

The Lamborghini Urus SE will be launched in India on August 9. Along with external styling changes over the standard Urus, the SE trim gets a new 12.3-inch central touchscreen, along with new dashboard panels and redesigned AC vents. It gets a 4.0-litre, twin-turbocharged V8 engine mated to a plug-in hybrid system that uses a 25.9kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The total output stands at 800hp and 950Nm torque, making it the most powerful version of the SUV. The SE will be the range-topping trim of the Urus lineup