From Nissan X-Trail to Hyundai Ioniq 5: Five cars and SUVs to launch in 2023

In 2022 the Indian automobile industry witnessed a host of new car launches and some big unveils And the countryrsquos automobile industry is expected to greet the year 2023 on a high note Even Indias top auto show the Auto Expo will return after three years in NoidaIt is no secret that the traditionally dominant massmarket models are no longer the key demanded vehicles and a closer look at the top models sold in the country reveals that there is a shift toward SUV segments and premium modelsThe year 2023 will be significant for the Indian automobile industry with a range of cars and SUVs lined up to either be launched or at least be unveiledHeres a list of the top upcoming cars in IndiaMaruti Suzuki Jimny fivedoorMaruti Suzuki JimnyThe Maruti Suzuki Jimny 5door will be making its global debut at the 2023 Delhi Auto Expo The threedoor one has been on sale since 2018 and is quite popular around the world for its compact and oldschool boxy SUV looks Maruti is expected to make use of the 15litre KSeries engine and debut Suzukirsquos Allgrip Pro 4WD system for the Indian marketAlso Read Mumbai 70 vintage MercedesBenz cars glide in classic car rallyNissan XTrail 2023Nissan XTrail PicAFPNissanrsquos New Year surprise for India will be the XTrail SUV thatrsquos been confirmed for a 2023 launch According to reports Nissan will offer the XTrail with either a 15litre turbopetrol with mildhybrid technology or a 15litre ePower engine with a range extender hybrid technology It will also get ADAS connected car technology and be the first vehicle among its rivals to offer both tworow and threerow seating optionsHyundai Ioniq 5Hyundai Ioniq 5 PicAFPHyundai has showcased the Ioniq 5 electric crossover in India The South Korean carmaker has also opened bookings on December 21 for its new flagship model for Rs 1 lakh Hyundai Motor India said it will introduce its global dedicated battery electric vehicle platform in the country with its upcoming model Ioniq 5 slated to debut in the Auto Expo in January next year The Ioniq 5 will be the companys first model in the country based on the electric Global Modular Platform EGMPMaruti Suzuki Baleno CrossRepresentative Image PicAFPMaruti Suzuki will launch a new coupestyle crosshatch based on the Baleno being the latest entrant According to reports this new model can be called Baleno Cross It is most likely at the Auto Expo 2023 in New Delhi ahead of a market launch in February 2023 The new Baleno Cross is expected to come with a 1litre Boosterjet engine and it will be retailed out of the Nexa outletsMahindra XUV400Representative Image PiciStockHomegrown auto major Mahindra amp Mahindra has said it will drive its first electric sports utility vehicle XUV 400 in early 2023 The company globally unveiled the fiveseater model which comes with a driving range of 456 km ARAI certified on a single charge and can attain 0100 km per hour acceleration in 83 seconds Speaking at an event Mahindra amp Mahindra MampM Executive Director Auto and Farm sectors Rajesh Jejurikar had said that the bookings will commence from the first week of January 2023 at both dealerships and onlineWith inputs from Agencies