From Kia Syros to Force Gurkha: India’s Top Car Launches of 2024
The Indian automobile market witnessed a flurry of exciting car launches in 2024, catering to diverse needs—from sporty hatchbacks to rugged off-roaders.
Here’s a roundup of the year’s most notable launches.
Kia India introduced its all-new compact premium SUV, Syros, in New Delhi. Bookings will commence in February 2025.
Price Range: ₹10 Lakh - ₹16 Lakh (ex-showroom)
Engine Options:
1.0L Turbo Petrol: 120PS/172Nm
1.5L CRDi Diesel: 116PS/250Nm
Paired with manual and automatic transmissions
The rugged Mahindra Thar Roxx made waves with updated styling and advanced features.
Price Range: ₹12.99 Lakh - ₹22.49 Lakh (ex-showroom)
Key Features: Redesigned grille, LED headlights, panoramic sunroof, wireless charging, ventilated seats, and Level 2 ADAS
Engine Options: 2.2L diesel with rear-wheel and four-wheel drive variants
The 2024 Honda Amaze borrows sleek design cues from the Honda City and Elevate.
Price Range: ₹8.04 Lakh - ₹10.94 Lakh (ex-showroom)
Key Features: 7-inch touchscreen, wireless charging, lane-watch camera, and ADAS
Engine: 1.2L petrol producing 90PS/110Nm
The fourth-gen Maruti Swift impressed with modern updates and affordability.
Price Range: ₹6.49 Lakh - ₹9.59 Lakh (ex-showroom)
Engine Options:
1.2L petrol
1.3L diesel
Paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox
Key Features: 9-inch infotainment system and wireless phone charging
Skoda’s subcompact SUV, Kylaq, entered the market with premium features.
Price Range: ₹7.89 Lakh - ₹14.40 Lakh (ex-showroom)
Engine: 1.0L turbo-petrol generating 115PS/178Nm, paired with 6-speed manual or automatic transmission
Tata Motors gave the Altroz a sporty twist with the Racer edition.
Price Range: ₹6.50 Lakh - ₹10.99 Lakh (ex-showroom)
Engine: 1.2L turbo-petrol producing 120PS, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission
Design Highlights: Distinctive orange accents, dual racing stripes, and Racer badging
The futuristic Tata Curvv combined luxury and innovation.
Price Range: ₹9.99 Lakh - ₹19 Lakh (ex-showroom)
Engine Options:
1.2L three-cylinder diesel (120hp/170Nm)
1.2L DI turbo-petrol (125hp/225Nm)
Features: 12.3-inch infotainment system, digital steering wheel with illuminated logo, and panoramic sunroof.
Force Motors expanded its off-road lineup with the 5-door Gurkha, adding practicality to ruggedness.
Price Range: ₹16.75 Lakh - ₹18 Lakh (ex-showroom)
Key Features: Larger 9-inch infotainment system, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a digital driver display.
Toyota re-entered the sub-4m SUV segment with the Urban Cruiser Taisor, a rebadged Maruti Fronx.
Price Range: ₹7.74 Lakh - ₹13.04 Lakh (ex-showroom)
Engine Options:
1.2L naturally aspirated petrol (90PS)
1.0L turbo-petrol (100PS)
Features: 9-inch infotainment, wireless charging, and a 360-degree camera.
From the Kia Syros to the Force Gurkha, 2024 has been a thrilling year for Indian car enthusiasts. These launches highlight the evolving preferences of Indian buyers, blending innovation, style, and performance.
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