Auto Expo 2020 Day 1: Your Guide To All The Car Launches, Reveals, Announcements, And Details

Auto Expo 2020 got off to a rolling start on its first day today. The biennial event, India’s largest such, seemed only mildly affected by the ongoing scare of the Coronavirus. What we missed was seeing many of the delegates from Chinese manufacturers present at the expo. However, that did little to make the day a packed one. We saw everything from launches of brand new cars to hotly anticipated concept car reveals as well as announcements. Here’s a gist, dear enthusiast:

Launches:

Tata Harrier BS6 + Automatic

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Tata Motors took the opportunity of the entire auto media gathering at India Expo Mart to finally launch the BS6-compliant avatar of its 5-seater SUV, the Harrier. Not just that, the Harrier also comes with an automatic gearbox and added features. Read our detailed launch story about the 2020 Harrier right here.

Kia Carnival

Kia Motors India has launched the Carnival premium MPV at Auto Expo 2020. The Carnival comes with a host of features, especially in the Limousine variant, packing rear electric sliding doors, entertainment screens and more. But how much more do you need to shell above the already popular Innova Crysta. Find out here.

Skoda Octavia RS 245

Yes, the existing Octavia won’t be upgraded to meet BS6 norms and will face the axe in April 2020. But Skoda decided to give an extraordinary farewell by launching the manic Octavia RS245, the fastest RS ever. Limited to 200 lucky people, find out how much this sleeper costs right here.

Mahindra eKUV100

After much long delay, Mahindra has launched the eKUV100 at Auto Expo 2020. It is powered by an all-electric motor putting out 54PS/120Nm. The eKUV100 also has a claimed range of 140km and has fast charging capabilities. Interested? Find out more details and its price right here!

Mercedes-AMG GT63 S 4-Door Coupe

Want a powerful 4 door Grand Tourer? Well, Mercedes Benz has the perfect answer thanks to its GT63 S 4-Door Coupe. Powered by AMG’s traditional 4.0-litre V8 motor, it puts out 639PS and 900Nm of twist to all four wheels. It’s also big on thrills and is officially the fastest four door car around the ‘Ring. But how big is it on price? Find out here.

Premieres:

Maruti Suzuki Futuro-E

Maruti Suzuki’s Auto Expo 2020 kickstarter and main attraction, the Futuro-e concept SUV coupe finally made its debut.This will debut Maruti’s first electric SUV when it launches in India. Head here for more details about this stealthy SUV coupe.

GWM R1

Great Wall Motors EV onslaught at the Expo was spearheaded by the debut of the world’s most affordable EV, the GWM R1. It is a cutesy little hatchback that makes 47PS/125Nm out of a 33kWh battery pack. It also packs some nifty kit. Hear more about it here.

Tata HBX

Yes, the HBX has been spotted testing earlier and we came to know what it could look like. But Tata has taken the wraps of a close-to-production version at Auto Expo 2020. Find out how it looks in its flesh right here.

Maruti Swift Hybrid

Aside from the Futuro-e,Maruti Suzuki gave us a surprise with the unveiling of the Swift Hybrid. First showcased at the 2018 Indonesia Motor Show, it pairs the standard 1.2-litre K12C petrol motor with a 48V mild hybrid system to give it 105PS/148Nm and fuel efficiency of 32kmpl. To know about it head here.

Tata Gravitas

Tata Motors has taken the wraps off the Gravitas 7-seater at Auto Expo. The Gravitas is essentially a 7-seater Harrier and comes with almost the same amount of kit. But both of them differ in a few regards. Head here for a more detailed read.

Tata Sierra

The Sierra was one SUV which scored high on character. It was laid to rest a long time ago. But Tata Motors is bringing back the iconic name back as a modern electric SUV! Yes, you heard that right! Read more about it right here.

Kia Sonet

Kia’s latest kid on the block, the Sonet is finally here. Being a sub-compact SUV, it looks more like a smaller Seltos. Kia will launch the Sonet by the second half of 2020 with prices likely to hover around Rs 6.5 lakh to Rs 11.20 lakh bracket. It will take on a variety of rivals like the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Hyundai Venue and more. Head here to know more about the sub-compact SUV.

Haval F7

Great Wall Motors long line of unveils at Auto Expo 2020 included the Haval F7 mid-size SUV. It comes with aggressive styling, a host of tech as two petrol engines internationally. If it gets launched in India, the F7 could be priced around Rs 15 lakh. Expect to take on the likes of the Tata Harrier and MG Hector rival. To know more about it head here.

Haima 8S

The debut of the Haima 8S midsize SUV kicked off the carmaker’s India plans at Auto Expo 2020. It features a sharp design, equipped with modern features and is powered by a 1.6-litre turbo-petrol mill that develops 195PS/283Nm. Once it launches in India, it will take on the likes of the MG Hector, 2020 Tata Harrier and the Mahindra XUV500. Head here for more.