Auto Expo 2023 | Major Highlights To Expect

India’s largest auto showcase is back with a bang. Yes, we are talking about the 2023 Auto Expo that is scheduled to take place in January 2023, in New Delhi. Taking place every two years, the Auto Expo triggers the excitement of millions across the nation. With key OEMs all set to take part in the show, here are 5 major highlights to expect.

Tata Motors; Revamped Harrier and Safari

Starting with India’s very own OEM, Tata Motors has already expressed that it will take part in the upcoming Auto Expo 2023. Now with that official, you can expect facelifts of both the Harrier as well as the Safari that can be offered with completely revamped interiors and exteriors. Reports suggest that the facelifts will offer several feature upgrades such as ADAS, larger infotainment, 360-degree camera etc. Electric versions of the Altroz and Punch are also expected, considering that Tata is already ahead in the EV game.

Checkout: 2022 Tata Harrier | What To Expect?

Mahindra; 5 New Electric SUVs

Considered the number 1 SUV maker in India, Mahindra is the heart and soul of the SUV segment with offerings such as the Thar, Scorpio and XUV 700 already ruling the chart. But Mahindra is aiming for more, with as many as 5 EV SUVs already in the pipeline, all of which are expected to be showcased in the 2023 Auto Expo in style. The biggest highlight will surely be the XUV e8 which is dubbed as the XUV 700’s EV version. Beyond EVs, Mahindra is also expected to showcase the much-awaited Thar 5 door.

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Maruti Suzuki; Baleno Cross and 5-door Jimny

Coming to India’s largest OEM, Maruti has been registering superb growth thanks to the Brezza which has beaten the Nexon to become the bestselling SUV in India. The company is also registering much success with the launch of the Grand Vitara. For the Auto Expo 2023, Maruti Suzuki is likely to showcase two gems; 5-door Jimny and Baleno Cross both of which are much anticipated. As a surprise, the OEM can also showcase the net-gen Swift (Hopefully).

Checkout: 4 Things We Expect From The Upcoming Maruti Suzuki Jimny

Hyundai and Kia; Next-gen Verna, Stargazer, Creta Facelift

Coming to the South Korean sister OEMs, the companies are likely to showcase a range of new and exciting products at the Auto Expo 2023. From the house of Hyundai, one can expect the Stargazer MPV that was recently launched in the Indonesian market along with the next-gen Verna and the Creta facelift.  For Kia, the Expo 2023 might showcase the much anticipated next-gen Seltos and the new-gen Carnival

Toyota; Facelift Urban Cruiser Innova Hybrid

Currently focusing on a long rebadging session, Toyota has gotten the attention of many with its launch of the Urban Cruiser Hyryder. For the Expo 2023, the brand is expected to showcase a new-gen Innova Hybrid along with its rebadged version of the Baleno Cross and the face-lifted Urban Cruiser as well.

MG India; Wuling’s Air EV

With the recently launched 2022 Gloster working well for the brand, MG already has the new-gen Hector in the pipeline. For the Auto Expo 2023, it is likely that the brand will showcase its small electric 2-door hatchback dubbed the Wuling’s Air EV. Apart from the compact hatch, the brand can also showcase other SIAC-GM-Wuling products to analyze the market response.

Renault-Nissan; Koleos and Arkana

While the Renault-Nissan alliance have only been selling inexpensive and affordable products, it seems as if things are about to change as the brand might showcase the Koleos and Arkana which will mark the brands’ entrance into the C and D segment SUVs once again.

OLA Electric; Electric Car

After the success of the Ola Electric bike, the wild card entrant for the Auto-Expo 2023 could be the Ola Electric Car concept.

So these were the main highlights of the upcoming Auto Expo 2023. Stay pinned to the GoMechanic blog for the latest updates about the Auto Expo 2023.