The second day of the Auto Expo ended with some significant launches for the Indian market. While both top selling auto makers in India, Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai launched their updated crossovers, the Creta and the Vitara Brezza, European companies also teased what they have in store for us Indians.
Italian brand Piaggio showcased an electric variant of their famous scooter, the Vespa, Mercedes Benz launched the V Class, along with a Marco Polo variant, while Volkswagen teased its first ever ‘zero emission’ electric car, the ID.Crozz, along with the display of the race edition of their hatchback Polo.
- Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Motors (GWM) also announced its setting foot in India with its Haval SUV
- Even Indian two wheeler manufacturer’s showed a growing shift towards electric powertrains with their showcases, like Hero electric, and Suzuki.
- Renault also launched its Triber in an automatic variant, while Tata also announced an automatic Harrier
- The Auto Expo will be open for general public from 7 to 12 February
MG Expands Portfolio With New Hector Plus
Morris Garages (MG), after the success of its first car in India, the Hector, has unveiled the Hector plus at this year's Auto Expo.
The MG Hector was the company's first car in India.
Hyundai Takes the Wraps Off the Next Creta
Korean automaker Hyundai finally took the wraps off of the next generation of its hit compact SUV, the Creta. The car gets some big design changes, and is based on the same platform as the KIA Seltos, on sale right now. The car was launched in presence of Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, who is the brand ambassador for the Korean company.
Aprillia's New SXR 160 Scooter Launched with BSVI Engines
Italian two-wheeler maker Piaggio on Thursday unveiled its premium scooter Aprilia SXR 160, which has been designed specifically for Indian conditions.
Aprilia SXR 160 would be launched in the third quarter of 2020 and booking would commence in August and will come in two engine variants - one 135 cc and another with a 160 cc motor, both BS VI compliant.
Piaggio, which is also working on India-specific futuristic electric mobility solutions, has also showcased the European version of Vespa Elettrica at the Auto Expo
Maruti Suzuki Brezza Facelift With BSVI Compliant Engine Launched
The new Maruti Suzuki Brezza will come with a 1.5 litre K series BSVI compliant engine, which will make 105 PS of power.
Apart from the engine, the car has been launched with minor design tweaks as well.