Essential cars and truck, SUV unveils, releases on Auto Expo 2023 Day 1Maruti Suzuki eVX electrical SUV conceptThe first big unveil of the day was the eVX concept which sneak peeks Maruti Suzukis first born-electric SUV. More on the Maruti Suzuki eVX conceptAuto Expo 2023: Maruti Suzuki eVX initially look videoMaruti Suzuki eVX EV SUV concept image galleryMaruti Suzuki Brezza CNGMaruti Suzuki likewise showed the upcoming Brezza CNG at its stall at Auto Expo 2023. More on the Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV sedanAuto Expo 2023: Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV image galleryAuto Expo 2023: Hyundai Ioniq 6 walkaround videoKia EV9 EV SUV concept conceptKorean carmaker Kia showcased its flagship EV9 idea SUV at Auto Expo 2023. Unlike the concept revealed at Auto Expo 2020, this variation of the Sierra EV includes five doors and it looks close to going into production.Also see: Tata Sierra EV image galleryTata Curvv SUV coupe conceptTata also showcased the Curvv SUV coupe idea at the Auto Expo, in a near production-ready kind. The Altroz Racer is powered by the 120hp, 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine from the Nexon, which is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox.Important bike, scooter reveals, introduces on Auto Expo 2023 Day 1Ampere Primus e-scooterGreaves-owned Ampere revealed the brand-new Primus electric scooter at Auto Expo 2023.

We note down the piece de resistances from the very first day of Auto Expo 2023. After a hiatus of 3 years, the Delhi Auto Expo is back for 2023. From brand-new launches to future ideas, Auto Expo 2023 has it all in shop and after that some. Here are some of the highlights from an action-packed Day 1 at Auto Expo 2023. Essential vehicle, SUV unveils, introduces on Auto Expo 2023 Day 1Maruti Suzuki eVX electric SUV conceptThe initially big reveal of the day was the eVX concept which previews Maruti Suzukis very first born-electric SUV. Based on a devoted EV architecture being co-developed with Toyota and measuring 4.3 m in length, the eVX idea gets a 60kWh battery and will have a variety of around 550km. More on the Maruti Suzuki eVX conceptAuto Expo 2023: Maruti Suzuki eVX first look videoMaruti Suzuki eVX EV SUV idea image galleryMaruti Suzuki Brezza CNGMaruti Suzuki likewise showed the upcoming Brezza CNG at its stall at Auto Expo 2023. The Brezza CNG is most likely to be powered by the same 1.5-litre K15C DualJet engine that likewise does task in the Ertiga CNG. Together with a manual, the SUV is likewise most likely to get an automatic transmission alternative, making it the first CNG-powered design in India to do so.The Jimny 5-door and a brand new SUV coupe based on the Baleno will be unveiled on Day 2 of Auto Expo 2023. MG Hector, Hector Plus facelift rate announcementsThe MG Motor stall at Auto Expo 2023 was one of the busiest, with the carmaker introducing the facelifted Hector and Hector Plus SUVs, priced from Rs 14.73 lakh and Rs 20.80 lakh (ex-showroom), respectively. Both SUVs get a heavily remodelled outside design, an entirely revamped interior and ADAS features. The Hector and Hector Plus remain mechanically unchanged from the pre-facelift designs however.MG Mifa 9 electric MPVMG likewise showcased the all-electric Mifa 9 MPV at its stand. Offered overseas under the Maxus brand name, the Mifa 9 is larger than the Kia Carnival, is powered by a 245hp electrical motor and packs in a 90kWh battery, which provides it a combined WLTP-certified variety of as much as 440km. MG 4 electric hatchbackThe fully-electric MG4 hatchback was likewise on display at Auto Expo 2023. Constructed on moms and dad company SAICs modular scalable platform, the 4 comes with two battery packs– 51kWh and a bigger 64kWh – and both use a single-motor, rear-wheel drive configuration. MG declares the smaller sized battery pack can return a variety of approximately 350km, while the bigger one has a series of 452km– both on the WLTP cycle.More on the MG4 EV hatchbackAuto Expo 2023: MG 4 EV very first appearance videoMG 5 electric station wagon (estate) Alongside the MG4 electric hatch, the business likewise showcased the MG5 electric estate at its stand. MG has geared up the estate with a 61.1 kWh battery that uses a declared series of 402km and a front-mounted electric motor that puts out 156hp and 256Nm. eMG6 plug-in hybrid sedanThe eMG6 is a Skoda Octavia-sized plug-in hybrid sedan that has been revealed at Auto Expo 2023. The sedan comes with a single powertrain internationally– a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine thats paired with an electrical motor for a combined output of 305hp and 480Nm of peak torque.MG eHS plug-in hybrid SUVMGs eHS is a plug-in hybrid SUV whose style closely looks like the pre-facelift ZS EV that was sold in India. Under the hood, the eHS gets a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine that produces 160hp and 250Nm and it works in tandem with a 120hp electrical motor, for a combined output of 254hp. MG Marvel R SUVAlso at the MG stall was the all-electric Marvel R SUV. Sold in European markets as the Roewe Marvel-R, it gets two powertrain choices– a dual-motor, rear-wheel-drive setup, providing 178hp and 410Nm and a tri-motor setup which improves output to 285hp and 664Nm. Roewe eRX5MG showcased another plug-in hybrid in the kind of the Roewe eRX5 SUV. Roewe is a sibling brand of MG Motor overseas. Its powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine and an electric motor, which puts out a combined 245hp and 570Nm. The hybrid SUV possesses a minimalist interior, with the highlight being a one-piece 27-inch screen.Hyundai Ioniq 5 cost annoucementHyundai launched the much-awaited Ioniq 5 EV at the Auto Expo, at an initial price of Rs 44.95 lakh (ex-showroom) for the very first 500 consumers. This makes the CKD Hyundai Rs 16 lakh more affordable than its cousin design– the CBU Kia EV6. Its powered by a 217hp electrical motor, with a 72.6 kWh battery, offering it an ARAI-certified series of 631km. Hyundai Ioniq 6 India debutAlso at Hyundais Auto Expo stand was the Ioniq 6 electrical sedan. Its based upon the brands E-GMP skateboard platform and features curved, aerodynamic styling, with a drag coefficient of simply 0.21. The Ioniq 6 is offered in dual-motor and single-motor guises, with two battery pack choices – the entry-level 53kWh and the larger 77kWh. More on the Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV sedanAuto Expo 2023: Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV image galleryAuto Expo 2023: Hyundai Ioniq 6 walkaround videoKia EV9 EV SUV principle conceptKorean carmaker Kia showcased its flagship EV9 idea SUV at Auto Expo 2023. The all-electric SUV is nearly as large as the Range Rover and is set to get in production towards the end of 2023 globally. The EV9 concept gets a 77.4 kWh battery pack but, main variety and output figures are yet to be revealed.Kia KA4 (brand new Carnival) Kia also unveiled the new KA4 MPV (likewise known as the Carnival) at Auto Expo 2023. This new-gen design gets SUV-like styling, ADAS tech and includes 2 12.3-inch display screens inside. Expect it to be powered by the exact same 201hp, 2.2-litre diesel engine that did the responsibility in the outgoing version.Also see: Kia KA4 image galleryBYD Seal electric sedanChinese EV maker Build Your Dreams revealed the Seal electrical sedan at Auto Expo 2023. The design equals the likes of the Tesla Model 3 globally and is set to release in India by the fourth quarter of 2023. The Seal gets dual-motor and single-motor powertrain options and it features 2 battery packs– a 61.4 kWh system (550km claimed variety) and an 82.5 kWh unit (700km claimed range). Lexus LM 300h MPV launch date information Essentially Lexus version of the Toyota Vellfire, the LM 300h made its India debut at Auto Expo 2023 ahead of its launch at some point this year. Compared to the Vellfire, the LM 300h gets Lexus-specific style cues like the spindle grille and a more luxurious interior. It uses a hybrid powertrain that makes up a 150hp, 2.5-litre Atkinson cycle gas engine and a set of electrical motors, one for each axle.Also see: Auto Expo 2023: Lexus LM 300h image galleryLexus RX SUV India debutAlso in attendance at the Lexus stall was the brand-new RX SUV. Slated to go on sale in India before completion of March 2023, the RX will be readily available in 2 versions – RX 350h Luxury and RX 500h F Sport Performance. Bookings are presently open for the Mercedes-Benz GLE-rivalling hybrid SUV.Lexus LF-30, LF-Z electrical concepts Lexus also showcased 2 concepts– the LF-30 and LF-Z EVs– at its stall at Auto Expo 2023. Both, the LF-30 Electrified and the LF-Z Electrified, get all-wheel-drive systems, but while the previous has a dual-motor set-up, the latter gets 4 in-wheel motors. Click here to understand more about them.Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 SUVToyota, at Auto Expo 2023, has actually showcased its flagship SUV in its latest avatar. The Land Cruiser LC 300 is the first all-new Land Cruiser in nearly 14 years and in India, the SUV will be powered by a 3.3-litre V6 turbo diesel motor combined to a 10-speed automatic transmission.Toyota bZ4X electrical SUV India debutToyotas first production battery-electric SUV, the bZ4X, was likewise on display at the producers Auto Expo 2023 stand. Overseas it is used in 2 versions – a single motor variation with front-wheel drive and a double motor variation with 4×4. It packs in a 71.4 kWh battery which guarantees a WLTP range of about 450km. Tata Harrier EV conceptOne of the greatest surprises on Day 1 of Auto Expo 2023 was the unveiling of the Tata Harrier EV principle. The Harrier EV idea has actually been unveiled in a close-to-production guise and will go on sale in the market in 2024. Spec remain under covers however, Tata did point out that the Harrier EV will feature a double motor setup and an all-wheel drive system. See: Tata Harrier EV image galleryTata Sierra EV conceptTata took the covers off the Sierra EV at Auto Expo 2023, which is due to go on sale by 2025. Unlike the concept shown at Auto Expo 2020, this version of the Sierra EV includes five doors and it looks close to entering production.Also see: Tata Sierra EV image galleryTata Curvv SUV coupe conceptTata likewise showcased the Curvv SUV coupe idea at the Auto Expo, in a near production-ready form. The Curvv SUV coupe will go on sale next year and is expected to come with a turbo-petrol powertrain, unlike the EV powertrain that was revealed in the Curvv idea earlier. Know more about the Tata Curvv SUV coupe here.Also see: Tata Curvv image galleryTata Punch CNG, Altroz CNGAlso on display at the Tata stand were the i-CNG versions of the Punch SUV and Altroz hatchback. While information are yet to be verified, anticipate both to be powered by the exact same 1.2-litre, three-cylinder Revotron petrol engine that does the task in the Tiago and Tigor CNG models.Tata Altroz RacerRacier variation of Tatas premium hatchback has actually been revealed at Auto Expo 2023, ended up in red with black contrasting accents. The Altroz Racer is powered by the 120hp, 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine from the Nexon, which is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox.Important bike, scooter reveals, releases on Auto Expo 2023 Day 1Ampere Primus e-scooterGreaves-owned Ampere revealed the brand-new Primus electric scooter at Auto Expo 2023. It gets a brand-new 3kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery, which provides it a declared IDC series of 120km. The Primus mid-mounted motor has a peak power output of 3.8 kW and power is transferred to the rear wheel by means of a belt last drive, a first for an Ampere product.Ampere NXG, NXU conceptsThe NXG and NXU e-scooter principles from Ampere are based upon a new modular platform and they include the exact same mid-mounted motor as the Primus. While the NXG will be a more exceptional offering that will be offered to private buyers, the NXU is targeted at B2B and last-mile deliveries.Keeway SR250Keeway added a second design to its SR line-up of neo-retro bikes, the SR250, at Rs 1.49 lakh (ex-showroom). Powering it is an air-cooled, 223cc, single-cylinder mill making 16hp and 16Nm. Bookings for the SR250 have actually begun, with shipments set to begin from April 2023. Liger X, X+ electric scootersMumbai-based Liger Mobility revealed two e-scooters at Auto Expo 2023, the X and the X+, with their USP being a self-balancing function. While both get a lithium-ion battery pack, the Liger X has a detachable unit, unlike the Liger X+. Bookings for both begin in mid-2023 and shipments are set to begin by the end of this year.Tork Kratos X, updated Kratos RTork showcased the new Kratos X electric bike at Auto Expo 2023, and it gets functions such as a 7.0-inch touch-compatible TFT dash, an aluminium swingarm and a FF (Furiously Fast) riding mode. The Kratos X will be a more premium offering than the Kratos R, an upgraded version of which was likewise shown at the program. The updated Kratos R gets two new colour plans and a new digital dash.Matter Concept– EXE, Concept– UTAhmedabad-based startup Matter Energy revealed 2 brand-new principles, the EXE and the UT. Both are based on the exact same platform and get removable battery packs. The Concept– EXE has angular bodywork and striking colours while the Concept– UT seems an amazed take on an experience tourer. Alongside, the earlier Matter e-bike was likewise shown however its name and rates are yet under wraps.Also see: Auto Expo 2023 image gallery