7 New Car Launches For India Lined Up After Diwali In 2021

This year’s festive season brought us a slew of sedans and SUVs, but we’re not done for 2021 yet. There’s a hot hatchback left to arrive, plus an electric vehicle (EV) that we have long been waiting for, and a whole lot more. Here’s our comprehensive list of the 7 cars that are scheduled to be launched in November and December. 

Facelifted Audi Q5

Expected ex-showroom price: Rs 55 lakh 

The facelifted Audi Q5 is scheduled for a November launch. It comes with a revamped front fascia with a wide grille and a sportier aesthetic. It will be a petrol-only offering, utilizing a 2-litre turbo petrol engine that makes 249PS of power and 370Nm of torque, paired with a 7-speed DSG automatic transmission. To know more about its variants, read our exclusive feature here. And you can read our first drive review here.

Maruti Suzuki Celerio

Expected ex-showroom price: Rs 5 lakh 

The Maruti Suzuki Celerio hatch is likely to arrive on November 10, although bookings are open now. It’s based on the updated Heartect platform now, similar to the Wagon R and other Maruti models. It should draw power from the 68PS 1-litre petrol engine, similar to the current Celerio, but there could even be a more powerful 90PS 1.2-litre petrol engine on offer. For the economy-conscious, it’s likely to have a CNG option later. 

Porsche Taycan 

Expected ex-showroom price: Rs 2.5 crore

On November 12, Porsche’s first electric car, the Taycan sports sedan, will finally come to India. It’ll be the fastest EV in our market, and a sight to behold on our roads. The standard 4S variant has 571PS on tap, and the top-spec Turbo S makes 751PS! Find out all about it in our news story. 

Facelifted Porsche Macan 

Expected ex-showroom price: Rs 70 lakh 

Porsche has rejigged its lineup, so the top-spec Macan is now the GTS variant with adaptive air suspension and a 440PS 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6! It also gets the Porsche 911’s steering wheel and a reworked interior and exterior. It will rival the Jaguar F-Pace SUV and the Mercedes-AMG GLC coupe in India when it goes on sale on November 12. 

Mercedes-AMG A45 S  

Expected ex-showroom price: Rs 75 lakh 

Set to arrive on November 17, the AMG A45 S has the world’s most powerful turbo four-cylinder under its bonnet. The petrol engine makes 422PS of power and 500Nm of torque, making this hot hatch quicker than many sports sedans. It has a claimed 0-100kmph time of just 3.9 seconds! But since it’ll be imported as a completely built car, it’s likely to be exorbitantly priced in India. Read the full story here.

Facelifted Audi Q7 

Expected ex-showroom price: Rs 75 lakh 

Similar to the Q5 SUV, the Audi Q7 will get a facelift and be petrol-only when it arrives in India in December. The 3.0-litre engine is good for 340PS/500Nm, and it’s paired with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system. Also, the revised cabin will be in tune with all the high end Audis like the A8L and Q8. It’ll lock horns with the Mercedes-Benz GLE, Volvo XC90 and the BMW X5. 

Volkswagen Tiguan 

Expected ex-showroom price: Rs 28 lakh 

VW unveiled the Tiguan facelift in March, and it should come to India this November. It’s sleeker and less boxy than the current Tiguan Allspace SUV on the outside as it’s a 5-seater. Inside, it gets a new digital driver’s display, 30-colour ambient lighting, and touch controls for the AC. It also gets a new steering wheel that resembles the wheel in Volkswagen’s ID electric vehicles. Here’s the full story.