Škoda Kylaq, Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Mahindra XEV 9e & BE 6e to fire up car market this month

Skoda Auto India is all set to launch its subcompact SUV Kylaq that is developed for the Indian market

The domestic passenger vehicle (PV) market, which is in the fast lane, is likely to accelerate further with the bevy of rollouts lined up for November. Industry observers believe that there are at least 7-8 launches across various segments starting at Rs 8 lakh (ex-showroom) and going up to Rs 2.10 crore (including import duty).

Škoda Auto India Pvt Limited is all set to launch its subcompact sports utility vehicle (SUV) Kylaq on November 6. Moneycontrol had on March 5 reported that the product will be positioned in the B-segment SUV market and will be priced in the Rs 8-14 lakh (ex-showroom) range. The sub-4-metre SUV will be taking on the likes of Hyundai Venue, Maruti Brezza, Kia Sonet, and Mahindra XUV 3XO.

“This upcoming all-new compact SUV represents the ultimate milestone within the fastest growing and biggest segment in India,” Petr Janeba, brand director of Škoda Auto India, said in an official release. He added that the Kylaq is developed jointly by the teams in India and Europe, and will be manufactured locally.

India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India Limited is also gearing up to revive the domestic sedan market with the launch of an all-new Dzire on November 11. The sub-4-metre sedan is expected to be available at a starting price of Rs 6.75 lakh (ex-showroom).

"By combining advanced powertrain options with thoughtfully curated features, the all-new Dzire is poised to deliver an exceptional experience," said Partho Banerjee, senior executive officer of marketing and sales at Maruti Suzuki India Limited.

Based on the new Swift platform, it will be equipped with a new Z-Series 1.2 petrol engine in the initial phase, followed by a CNG version later. Just like its outgoing version, the entry-level sedan will be taking on Tigor, Amaze, Hyundai Aura, etc.

To take on the Maruti Suzuki's Dzire, Honda Cars India Limited (HCIL) is also planning to launch the third-generation Amaze around this month-end.

After seeing an exceptional response to its recently launched Thar Roxxx and XUV 3XO, Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) is set to introduce two electric brands, XEV and BE, on November 26, in Chennai. Both brands will launch their first flagship products – the XEV 9e and the BE 6e.

“The XEV 9e will redefine electric luxury, while the BE 6e delivers bold, athletic performance,” M&M said in an official statement.

JSW MG Motor India, which has just launched the Windsor EV, is planning to give a mid-cycle refresh to the MG Gloster SUV, which is priced at Rs 38.8 lakh (ex-showroom).

Hyundai is also expected to give a mid-cycle refresh to its premium SUV Tucson, which is priced in the Rs 34-42 lakh range. The spokesperson for any of the companies could not be contacted for comments.

In the luxury segment, Mercedes Benz India will launch the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance, which is a high-performance hybrid sedan, on November 12. It is expected to have an ex-showroom price of around Rs 2.00–2.10 crore in India.