Top Car Launches in India Under 15 Lakhs | 2022 Rewind

We are into the last days of the year 2022 and its is safe to say that the Indian automotive industry surely has witnessed tremendous growth. Compared to 2021, the total number of cars sold in the entire year increased in 2022. Meaning, the automotive market in the country is bound to increase in the near future. This might result in many carmakers launching new, even better products in the country next year. Now, speaking of car launches, let’s have a look at the top car launches in India in 2022 that are below Rs. 15 Lakhs.

1. Mahindra XUV300 TurboSport
   

   

   If we say the most recent vehicle from the Mahindra stable is the Mahindra XUV300 turbo sport. Well, the company silently launched the vehicle in the Indian market on 7th October. It sure is not a big launch but more like an engine update of the existing
   XUV300. This means, all the features and technology of the vehicle remain the same.

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   The only difference between the conventional XUV300 and turbo sports is the motor. Where the conventional one offers a decently powerful motor, this one is super powerful. Speaking of power, the Turbosport comes with a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine. This engine is capable of generating a peak power of 129bhp and 230Nm of peak torque. Versus the conventional turbo petrol that generated 115bhp.

2. Tata Tiago EV
   

   

   Up next, in 2022 Tata launched yet another electric vehicle in the country. This time it is amongst the most affordable all-electric vehicles in the country. Now, Tata replaced the IC engine from its smaller hatchback, Tiago with an electric motor.

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   In the new Tata Tiago EV, the company offers the hatch with two battery capacities, a 19.2kWh and a 24kWh. Moreover, depending on the battery capacity, the power and range of the vehicle vary. Well, the motor in the bigger battery variant generated a peak power of 74bhp and the other one pushed out 60bhp.

3. Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
   

   

   Next up is the car that many people are talking about, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara. Although the new Grand Vitara is nowhere close to the old one, it is in state of the art in itself. State of the art? Yes, the new Grand Vitara gets one of a kind strong hybrid powertrain. However the one with strong hybrid costs more than Rs. 15 Lakhs. Keeping this aside, the mild-hybrid does fall in the price bracket we are taking today.

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   Also, this is after a long time, Maruti Suzuki has offered an AWD drivetrain in its vehicle. Hence it sure was a memorable car to be launched this year. Though it lacks grunt. The mind-hybrid trim comes powered by a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol. This motor is capable of generating a peak power of 102bhp and 137Nm of maximum torque.

4. Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder
   

   

   As we know that Toyota and Maruti Suzuki have been working together to make cars for a specific market like India. Hence, the next vehicle on the list if a byproduct of the elaboration, the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder.

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   This vehicle shares almost all the things with the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara except crucial details in the front and rear of the vehicle. Also, it shares the same powertrain as well as the drivetrain.

5. Hyundai Venue / N-line
   

   

   Next is the line is the Hyundai Venue. This time, the Korean carmaker Hyundai launched the facelift of its compact SUV, Venue in India. This facelift brought some cosmetic changes on the inside as well as the outside. Along with that, a few features were also added to its existing extensive feature list. Though there was no change when it comes to the vehicle performance.

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   Another thing that was new this time was a new N-line trim. Just like the i20 N-line launched last year, this time it was the venue that was pampered. in the new Venue N-line, the suspension was tuned a little for a firmer ride and throaty exhaust note. Plus, the interior also had some cosmetic changes.

6. Mahindra Scorpio Classic
   

   

   There are cars in India, that have heritage and we could never imagine the vehicle range without those. Scorpio is among them. But this time, Mahindra had a little trick up its sleeve in the form of Scorpio Classic. Until last year, it was more than 6 years, the Scorpio was not updated. But still, it was selling like crazy.

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   Hence the company launched a new Scorpio and also keep the existing vehicle in production by the name of chassis. On the inside majority of the things are unchanged except the infotainment system. But the major change in Classis is the engine. The new Scorpio Classis comes with a detuned turbo diesel that generates a peak power of 130bhp.

7. Maruti Suzuki Alto K-10
   

   

   The vehicle next is another vehicle that was among the most waiting, the Maruti Suzuki Alto K-10. The Maruti Suzuki Alto K-10 has discontinued a while ago, but this year, the company gave the vehicle a generation change through updates.

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   The updates range from features on the inside, aesthetics inside and also on the outside. What is similar to the previous model is the engine. Speaking of which, the new Alto K-10 gets a 998cc 3-cylinder motor that generates a peak power of 66bhp and 89Nm of peak torque.

8. Citroen C3
   

   

   There was another vehicle that was a crucial launch for the company, Citroen C3. This was the second vehicle from the brand’s portfolio, after the C5 Aircross. But like the C5, the C3 also was somewhat overpriced for what it offered. Hence, not many people flocked to the company’s showroom. But one thing that was the USP of the vehicle was its power.

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   Speaking of which, the vehicle got an option of two 1.2-litre engines to choose from. A naturally aspirated petrol and turbo petrol. The former was capable of generating a peak power of 80bhp and 115Nm of peak torque. On the contrary, the other one generated maximum power of 109bhp and 190Nm of peak torque. Which is exciting.

9. Tata Nexon EV Prime
   

   

   Next up is the vehicle from the Indian carmaker Tata, Nexon EV. Although Tata Nexon EV is an old vehicle, almost every year the company gives the car an update in the form of a new variant. To be exact, essentially it is the conventional Nexon EV with a 30.2kWh battery which the company has renamed to Tata Nexon EV prime. In addition to renaming the vehicle, Tata has also taken time to elongate the electric vehicle’s feature list. Hence, the added features include multi-mode regen, cruise control, iTPMS and others. The company launched the vehicle in July 2022 and the ex-showroom costs Rs. 14.99 Lakh.

10. Maruti Suzuki Brezza
    

    

    Another vehicle on the list for which we were waiting for a long time was the Maruti Suzuki Brezza. With the launch of the new Brezza, the only thing Maruti Suzuki ditched was the Vitara name. Apart from that, the company added a lot of features and technology to the vehicle.

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    This made the Brezza one of the most expensive sub-compact SUVs. Speaking of features, the new SUV features include a heads-up display, wireless android auto and apple car play, 360-degree camera and others. Although the engine remained the same 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine that pushes peak power of 102bhp and 138Nm of peak torque.

11. Mahindra ScorpioN
    

    

    As mentioned above, Mahindra ScorpioN was among the most anticipated vehicles in the country after XUV700. With the launch of ScorpioN, the waiting time for cars from this Indian brand increased even further. But that is justified as the new Mahindra ScorpioN comes with everything new.

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    This includes a new engine, interior exterior and also added features. Dedicating the entire blog would be better to explain the new aspects of ScorpioN. But in simple words, ScorpioN is bigger in all dimensions, is feature rich and also more powerful when compared to the previous generation.

12. Volkswagen Virtus
    

    

    The German carmaker Volkswagen coupled with Skoda, re-initiated to launch cars in India. This was under the new India 2.0 scheme. Well, Volkswagen Virtus is among those selected cars that were planned to launch in the country. And finally, in 2022, the company launched the vehicle in India. With the launch of this sedan, people having a keen interest in driving can unleash their child as it is no less than a hot sedan.

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    The engine and transmission options along with more buckets full of features make the sedan worth buying. Speaking of which, the vehicle comes with two engine options, a 1.0-litre turbo petrol and a 1.5-litre turbo petrol. However, the one with a 1.5-litre engine does cost above Rs. 15 Lakh ex-showroom.

13. Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
    

    

    Shifting focus back to the number one carmaker in the country, Maruti Suzuki. The company launched the facelift of one of the best-selling MPVs in the country, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga. With the launch of this update, Maruti Suzuki enhanced the feature list of the vehicle along with that updated the engine as well as the transmission.

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    With the update the vehicle for a new engine that was more efficient but generated less power 102bhp down from 103. Plus, finally, the automatic transmission got 6 speeds instead of the older 4-speed TC.

14. Maruti Suzuki XL6
    

    

    Up next is essentially Ertiga by DNA bust offers more features and one less space (depending upon the seating one goes for). Like the Eritiga, Maruti Suzuki XL6 got more features on the inside along with the same powertrain and drivetrain changes. In addition, XL6 got more features like ventilated front seats, a 360-degree camera and more.

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15. Skoda Slavia
    

    

    The next vehicle that was also a part of the India 2.0 scheme by Volkswagen and Skoda is the new Skoda Slavia. Slavia was the first sedan that was launched under this scheme. this is where we got to taste the powerful engines in a sedan first. Along with that, the company’s new approach also adds of a lot of features. Hence the new Skoda Slavia is feature packed.

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    Some of these include a sunroof, ventilated front seats, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and others. Well, this vehicle also shares the same powertrains, a 1.0-litre and a 1.5-litre both being turbo petrol. Also along with powerful engines, the car also comes with two automatic transmissions, a 6-speed TC with 1.0 litres and a 7-speed DSG with 1.5 litres.

16. Maruti Suzuki WagonR
    

    

    The Indian automotive giant Maruti Suzuki launched another vehicle in 2022, it was the updated WagonR. The new Maruti Suzuki WagonR was more of colour and minute cosmetic updates. Apart from that, it remains the same as the previous WagonR.

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    But the major update was under the hood, as the hatchback now featured two dual jet engines, a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder and a 1.2-litre 4-cylinder. With that factory-fitted CNG was also among the new additions in the new 2022 Maruti Suzuki WagonR.

17. Maruti Suzuki Baleno
    

    

    Indeed Maruti Suzuki was on fire in 2022 with the launch of many vehicles. Yet another vehicle that was due is Maruti Suzuki Baleno. in 2022, Maruti Suzuki launched the next generation of the Baleno in India. Baleno has been among the best-selling premium hatchbacks for the company. Now, with the launch of the new Baleno, more people are willing to buy a piece of this cake.

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    Why not, the vehicle comes with tons of upgrades and also cosmetic changes. Speaking of features, the new Baleno comes with new first-in-segment features like a 360-degree camera, heads-up display and more. However, the engine remained the same, i.e. a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated 4-cylinder dual jet.

18. Kia Carens
    

    

    The last or rather among the first vehicle that 2022 saw was an entry of a new MPV in the market, the Kia Carens. The new MPV from the Korean brand promises more than any other MPV at its price. This includes more features, more space on the inside and also a more powerful engine.

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    Along with that, Kia Carens also features a class-leading diesel engine that is powerful and also one of the most fuel-efficient engines in India. Talking about the features, the MPV comes with features like a sunroof, ventilated seats, all-digital instrument clusters and others.

So, these were the top 18 cars that were launched in India under 15 Lakhs in the year 2022. Let us know in the comment section which is your favourite among them. Also, tell us which vehicle you are waiting for in the year 2023.

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