If you thought 2017 was an exciting year for the automotive industry, well you’ll be surprised at what 2018 has to offer. The year is going to start off with a bang with a whole bunch of launches coming out way as we gear up for the Auto Expo. Of course, the rest of the year has more in stored. We take a look at what cars to expect in 2018 so that you can start saving for your favourite car right away.
Here’s A List Of All The Cars That Will Launch In 2018
Lamborghini Urus
The Urus is the fastest most powerful SUV in the world
Just 38 days after its global reveal, Lamborghini will launch the SUV in India on January 11. The Urus straddles the worlds of the SUV, coupé-crossover, sports car and even the luxury car. It’s the fastest SUV in the world and can go from 0 to 100 kilomteres per hour in just 3.6 seconds and reaches a top speed of 305 kmph. We expect it to be priced above ₹ 3.5 crore.
Launch: January 11, 2018
Expected Price: ₹ 3.5 crore
Audi Q5
The Audi Q5 looks better than before with the chiseled look
The new generation of the Q5 will hit the Indian shores on January 18 and it gets an updated look and sharper features. The Q5 also comes with a beefy front bumper with large air intakes for increased airflow. We expect the Q5 to come with the 2 litre diesel motor and the petrol too will soon follow. The 2018 Audi Q5 is based on the flexible MLB Evo platform and mimics the design of the larger Q7.
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The new SUV is lighter by a good 100 kg over the predecessor and has also grown in dimensions sporting a longer wheelbase and height. The design is sharper with cleaner lines on the Q5. There’s the new single-frame grille with Matrix LED headlamps and a sporty bonnet. The rear sports LED taillights, a roof mounted spoiler and a new bumper with a rear diffuser. The Q5 will rival the likes of the Volvo XC60, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Lexus NX 300h.
Launch: January 18, 2018
Expected Price: ₹ 50 lakh- ₹ 60 lakh
Datsun redi-GO AMT
The AMT will only be available with the powerful 1-litre engine
Datsun will launch the automated manual transmission variant of the redi-GOin january and this will add to the variant line-up of the car. We’ll see no cosmetic changes as such and the AMT will be the same as the one in the Kwid. It will all come down to how the gearbox has been calibrated to the engine. We expect it to be pricier by 25 to 30 thousand rupees than the current 1 litre variant.
Launch: January 2018
Expected Price: ₹ 4 lakh
New Generation Maruti Suzuki Swift
The new Swift is lighter and more agile than before
It’s the most anticipated of launches in India and Maruti Suzuki is all set to usher in the new generation of the Swift with much fanfare. The new generation of the Swift is based on the all-new HEARTECT platform, which is lighter and more rigid than the current version. We don’t expect any changes in terms of the engines on offer, but the 1 litre boosterjet will see the addition of an RS model which will be sportier and more powerful.
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We expect it to be made available in both manual transmission and an AMT right from its launch. Maruti Suzuki will showcase the car at the Auto Expo and will launch the car soon after.
Expected Launch: February 2018
Expected Price: ₹ 5.5 lakh – ₹ 7.5 lakh
Mahindra MPV
The Mahindra MPV will be a 7 seater
Mahindra has had a good run with its MPVs, especially the Xylo, but it’s time to move on. The new MPV will be a seven seater and is likely to get a monocoque construction. While it’s still too early for us to give you any more details, we expect the car to launch by March 2018.
Expected Launch: March 2018
Expected Price: ₹ 8 lakh onwards
Lexus LS 500h
The LS 500h will be the fourth hybrid car from Lexus in India
Lexus will introduce its flagship sedan, the LS 500h, in a single hybrid form. The BMW 7-series and Mercedes-Benz S-class competitor will come powered by a 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine and two electric motors that make a combined 354hp. Power is channeled through an e-CVT transmission, and for India, it’ll only be offered in rear-wheel-drive form. Expect prices to be upwards of Rs 1.5 crore
Launch: January 15, 2018
Expected Price: ₹ 1.5 crore
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Facelift
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class facelift still is the benchmark in its segment
Mercedes-Benz will be launching the S-Class facelift in February 2018 during the Auto Expo. The company’s flagship model is produced at the Chakan facility in Pune which is the only plant outside of Europe that produces the S-Class. The new S-Class in India will have a range of new inline 6-cylinder petrol and diesel engines along with a range topping twin-turbo V8. The car has been thoroughly updated on the inside and gets a new, larger touchscreen infotainment system and also is more luxurious. How do we know this? Well, we’ve driven it of course! We expect prices to breach the ₹ 1 crore mark.
Expected Launch: February 2018
Expected Price: ₹ 1 crore onwards
Volvo XC40
The Volvo XC40 is based on the new CMA platform
Volvo will launch its most affordable and smallest SUV in India by mid-2018. XC40 is the first model on Volvo Cars’ new Compact Modular Architecture which will underpin all other upcoming cars in the 40 Series, including fully electrified vehicles. The XC40 will go up against the likes of the Audi Q3 and the BMW X1. In terms of safety, the Volvo XC40 gets pedestrian, cyclist, vehicle and large animal detection with emergency autobrake, Pilot Assist and Run-off Road protection.
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It also gets wireless QI mobile phone charging and Bluetooth connectivity, 9-inch Sensus Connect touchscreen and a dedicated cell phone storage space. From the start the XC40 will be available with a D4 diesel or a T5 petrol four-cylinder Drive-E powertrain. Further powertrain options, including a hybridised as well as a pure electric version, will be added later. The XC40 will also be the first Volvo model to be available with Volvo’s new 3-cylinder engine.
Expected Launch: Mid-2018
Expected Price: ₹ 45 lakh
Hyundai Santro
The Santro will go up against the likes of the Tiago, Celerio, Kwid and redi-GO
Hyundai is gearing up to revive the Santro nameplate with an all-new car. There is a chance that we’ll see the car at the 2018 Auto Expo in February and a launch soon after. Upon launch, it will rival the likes of Maruti Suzuki Celerio, Renault Kwid, and Tata Tiago. We expect to see a 0.8-litre and 1.0-litre engine options, possibly the same petrol mills that the i10 used to offer. Transmission duties to be carried out by a 5-Speed manual gearbox and Hyundai might also consider offering an AMT option, seeing the growing demand for an automatic option in entry-level cars in India.
Expected Launch: Mid-2018
Expected Price: ₹ 4 lakh – ₹ 6 lakh
Ford Figo/Aspire Facelift
The Ford Figo and Aspire will get subtle updates this year
The Ford Figo hatchback and Aspire sub-compact sedan are due for a mid-life cycle in 2018. Ford India is already testing the updated models that will get design tweaks along with an updated cabin. Expect to see a new touchscreen infotainment system; while making its way under the hood will be the newly developed 1.5-litre petrol engine from the EcoSport facelift. The 1.5 litre TDCI diesel will continue to do duty on the models.
Expected Launch: March 2018
Expected Price: ₹ 5 lakh – ₹ 8 lakh
New Generation Honda Amaze
The Amaze will sport a wider and roomier cabin along with updated features
Honda plans to launch six models over the next three years, and will kick-star this line-up with the second generation Amaze. The sub-compact sedan will receive a complete revamp and will be a lot more premium and upmarket. The new Amaze will sport a wider and roomier cabin, along with new equipment and better quality materials. The new generation Amaze will continue with the same platform while the 1.2 -litre petrol and 1.5 litre diesel engines will see revisions for more power and fuel economy.
Expected Launch: Second half 2018
Expected Price: ₹ 6 lakh – ₹ 8 lakh
BMW M5
The M5 will come to India as a CBU
BMW will bring its performance-spec M5 super sedan to India in 2018. The sedan will be launched at the 2018 Auto Expo and will be the range-topping version of the 5 Series to go on sale. The sixth generation BMW M5 is powered by a 4.4 litre bi-turbo V8 engine that produces about 600 bhp and 750 Nm of peak torque, and is the first M5 to get all-wheel drive. Arriving as a CBU, the M5 will cost north of 1 crore rupees in India.
Expected Launch: February 2018
Expected Price: ₹ 1 crore onwards
Hyundai i20 Facelift
The Hyundai i20 will come with design tweaks to match the company’s global design language
Hyundai has been testing the i20 facelift for a while now, and the updated premium hatchback will go on sale in 2018. The refreshed model will get styling tweaks in-line with Hyundai’s global design language, and will sport a larger grille, revised headlamps and tweaked taillights. The cabin too will get updates including a touchscreen system with connectivity options like Apple Carplay and android auto. Engine options will remain the same on the i20 facelift, albeit with better fuel efficiency.
Expected Launch: Mid-2018
Expected Price: ₹ 5.5 lakh – 8.5 lakh
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