In 2024, the Indian automotive market saw notable car launches despite slowing sales. Key models included Skoda’s Kylaq, Mahindra’s BE 6 and Curvv EV,
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The Indian automotive market has witnessed a flurry of exciting new car launches in 2024, with several models despite the sales slowing down. There were still quite a lot of significant models that generated buzz among car enthusiasts. Here is a list of five such cars that drew the attention towards themselves.
The India 2.0 cars have been quite successful for Skoda. However, everyone was wondering whether Skoda would enter a sub-4 meter compact or not. Well, with the Kylaq, Skoda made a spark in the market once again. It will be based on the same platform as the Kushaq and the Slavia.
The prices of the Kylaq are between 7.89 lakh and 14.40 lakh. Both prices are ex-showroom. It will be sold with just one turbo petrol engine that puts out 114 bhp and 178 Nm. It will be offered with a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission.
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Mahindra BE6
The born electric vehicles were the most important products for Mahindra. There was the BE 6 and the XEV 9e, that are based on the all-new INGLO platform. However, the BE 6 was the car that made a bigger splash in the Indian market because of its radical design that ensures that it will turn a lot of heads on the roads.
The price of the base variant of the Mahindra BE 6 is Rs.18.90 lakh ex-showroom, introductory. It will be offered with a 59 kWh and 79 kWh battery pack. It can be topped up from 20 percent to 80 percent in just 20 minutes. Mahindra claims that the BE 6 can go up to 535 km with its 59 kWh battery pack whereas the 79 kWh unit has a claimed range of 682 km.
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The Curvv EV was the biggest launch for the homegrown manufacturer. Again the biggest highlight of the Curvv EV is its coupe SUV design. It is offered with a 45 kWh battery pack and a 55 kWh unit. This means that the driving range of the Curvv EV is quite better than its current rivals.
The Curvv is priced between 17.49 lakh and 21.99 lakh. Both prices are ex-showroom. It is offered in three variants – Creative, Accomplished, and Empowered Plus.
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The Thar Roxx was one of the most awaited launches from the manufacturer. The Thar 3-door was a hit in the market but people still wanted a bit more practicality and space because the 3-door variant could not really serve as a primary vehicle for families.
This is where the Thar Roxx fits in the lineup of Mahindra. It is based on a ladder frame chassis and is offered with rear-wheel drive as standard. The top-end variants of the diesel engine are offered with 4×4 as well.
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The Windsor EV is the biggest launch for JSW MG Motor India. In fact, it has been the best selling electric vehicle since the deliveries have started and MG already has over 15,000 bookings. With the Windsor EV, the brand also introduced BaaS or Battery as a subscription.
The price of the MG Windsor EV is between 13.50 lakh and 15.50 lakh. With the BaaS, the prices are between 9.99 lakh and 11.99 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom, introductory.
The battery pack is a 38 kWh unit that has a claimed range of 331 km. Using DC charging, the battery pack can be topped up under an hour.
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First Published Date: 28 Dec 2024, 17:13 PM IST
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