New Delhi . Three new vehicles are ready to be launched in the Indian market between 14th and 17th October. Toyota Glanza facelift will be launched on October 14, which is being introduced about a month after the Maruti Suzuki Baleno facelift. These include a facelift version of a popular hatchback, a next-generation model of a luxury SUV and a powerful hybrid SUV, which will offer exciting options for car lovers. It is expected to get a new grille, updated front bumper and new alloy wheels, while new features like ventilated front seats, wireless charging pad with active cooling and Level 2 ADS can be added to the cabin.
The engine will have a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine, which will generate power of 83bhp and torque of 112Nm, and CNG version will also be available. After this, on October 16, the new generation Audi Q3 will hit India, whose local production has started at the Skoda Auto Volkswagen India plant in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra. The new Q3 will compete with the BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA. It will come with a completely new exterior design, split LED headlamps, wide grille and 18-inch alloy wheels. Its cabin has also been modernized with a 12.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system and 11.9-inch digital driver display.
It will be powered by a 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine, which will generate power of around 204bhp and will be mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox and Audi’s Quattro all-wheel drive system. Finally, October 17 will see the launch of a strong hybrid version of the Renault Duster, which will be the third powertrain option for the Duster after the existing petrol engines. It will get Renault’s E-Tech Strong Hybrid System, which will have a 1.8-litre naturally aspirated 4-cylinder petrol engine along with two electric motors and a 1.4 kWh battery. This setup will give a total combined output of 160 HP and 172 Nm.
