January has started with a bang for the auto sector with some of the most awaited launches. Let us have a look at cars that have already gone into the waiting period immediately after their launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Skoda’s flagship SUV, the Kodiaq, has made a comeback in India after discontinuing its diesel version in April 2020. Due to the VW group’s intention to phase out oil burners, the facelifted Kodiaq will now sport a petrol engine. The carmaker has already begun production at its Aurangabad plant, and dealerships have started accepting bookings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Minor exterior changes and extra features, such as heating and massage functions, 10-color ambient lighting, front-seat ventilation, and a two-spoke steering wheel similar to the Kushaq and Slavia, will be available to the SUV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While buyers have increasingly drawn toward SUVs in recent years, one category that has largely remained unexplored is the pickup truck. Currently, India’s only lifestyle pickup truck is the Isuzu D-Max V-Cross. Toyota has its eyes set on this category and has launched the worldwide popular Hilux here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is available in two trim levels: Hilux and Hilux Revo, and will have a lineup of diesel engines with manual and automatic transmissions and 4WD. Several airbags, powered driver’s seat, and a touchscreen system with an 8-inch display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Audi has launched the Q7 in India with a lot of bells and whistles. Among the slew of updates is the most significant change from diesel to petrol engine. 3-liter turbocharged petrol engine is paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission along with Audi’s AWD powertrain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It offers four-zone climate control, a tri-screen set-up, panoramic sunroof, and an electrically operated tailgate are all available as standard features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kia Carens has joined the company’s lineup of first three vehicles in India: Seltos, Sonet, and Carnival. Placed between the Seltos SUV and the Carnival MPV and marketed as recreational vehicles, it features a long body, split headlamps, and a tall, straight roofline. In the cabin, there’s a 10.25-inch touchscreen and UVO connected car tech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 1.5-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine from the Seltos will power the Carens, which is mated to a six-speed manual transmission. The 1.4-liter turbocharged petrol engine is available with a six-speed manual transmission and a seven-speed DCT automatic transmission, while a six-speed automatic and manual transmission are available with 1.5-liter diesel engine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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