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Upcoming SUVs: Drive 1000 km carefree, 5 powerful SUVs are coming to India!
- •Five new SUVs are set to launch in India soon, including models from Hyundai, Honda, Mahindra, Tata Motors, and BYD.
- •Hyundai Bayon, a new mid-size SUV, will launch on October 12 with bookings open for Rs 11,000, featuring a 1.5-liter petrol engine.
- •Mahindra XUV 3XO CNG variant is expected with a factory-fitted CNG tank and a 1.2-liter turbo-petrol MPFI engine.
- •BYD Sealion 6, a plug-in hybrid SUV, will offer over 1,000 km range with a 1.5-liter petrol engine, electric motor, and battery pack.
- •Honda Elevate facelift will launch on October 6 with design and interior updates, retaining its 1.5-liter petrol engine.
- •Tata Safari EV will be the company's first 7-seater electric SUV, featuring an electric powertrain and design modifications.
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Hyundai is set to launch its brand-new mid-size SUV, the Bayon, in India on October 12, with bookings starting at Rs 11,000. Measuring 4.2 meters long to slot between the Venue and Creta, the Bayon will feature a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated 4-cylinder petrol engine previously used in the Creta.
The BYD Sealion 6 combines a 1.5-liter petrol engine, an electric motor, and a battery pack to deliver a total driving range of over 1,000 km. Globally offered with 18.3kWh and 26.6kWh battery options, the 18.3kWh variant can run for approximately 80 to 90 km on electric power alone.
Scheduled for launch on October 6, the Honda Elevate facelift features a refreshed design, minor exterior changes, an updated interior theme, and new seat upholstery. It retains the dashboard layout and the current 1.5-liter 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine, which produces 121bhp of power and 145Nm of torque.
