Top 5 Best Car Launches at the Auto Expo 2020

With Auto Expo 2020 closing off a lot of new cars were launched and showcased by a lot of automakers with some newcomers in the Indian market like Great Wall Motor. Here are the 5 cars that we consider the best of the bunch.

1. Mahindra eKUV100

   

   Mahindra eKUV aims to be the most affordable EV in India and the price tag of 8.25Lakhs INR Ex-showroom certainly makes it so. A single motor with a power output of 40kW and a Peak torque of 120 Nm is provided with the compact SUV. A maximum range of 147 kms is a bit concerning as its really low than what other EVs offer. In terms of charging it goes 0 to 80% in 60 mins using fast charging.

2. Tata Harrier Automatic Transmission

   

   Tata along with a BS6 compliant variant has also launched an Automatic Transmission version of its Harrier. Top trim comes with a panoramic sunroof, electrically adjustable driver seat. The new engine is a 2.0 Litre Kryotec and will output 170bhp and 350Nm torque which is 30 more horsepower from the BS4 version. It comes with a price tag of 20.25 lakhs INR for the top variant.

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3. Kia Carnival MPV

   

   One of the most awaited cars to launch Kia Carnival stole the show at Auto Expo 2020. Carnival comes bundled with a 2.2 Litre BS6 Compliant diesel providing 197 Bhp and 440Nm torque. It is paired with an 8 Speed Sportsmatic Automatic transmission. The car will be up for grabs at a price tag of 24.95 Lakhs INR.

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4. Mercedes Benz V Class Marco Polo

   

   Most of us don’t even consider something like a luxury camper while researching about cars but the Mercedes-Benz V-Class Marco Polo will still make the list just because of the luxury it provides. It has a rear seat that can be converted into a bed, a roof that can be converted to become another bed, a kitchenette and a price tag of 1.46 Crores INR and was launched during Auto Expo 2020.

5. Mercedes Benz AMG 63S 4Matic+

   

   The fastest AMG GT has made its way to the Indian subcontinent with a price tag of 2.42 Crores. It is powered by a 4.0 Litre V8 engine which outputs a whopping 630bhp and 900Nm torque. Paired with a nine-speed AMG speedshift MCT 9G gearbox it can reach up to 315km/h.

These are the 5 vehicles that we consider the top launches of Auto expo 2020 with more cars to follow soon with multiple launches in coming months.