Five-door Thar to Creta, Sonet facelifts – SUVs, upcoming cars to hit Indian roads in 2024

India’s biggest automaker, Maruti Suzuki is expected to introduce its first electric car, the Maruti Suzuki eVX in India in 2024. The company had showcased a concept of the car at the Auto Expo 2023 and is currently being tested by the company. The Indian automaker is expected to launch the car with a 60 kWh battery pack, offering a claimed range of up to 550 km on a single charge.

Maruti Suzuki is all set to introduce the facelift of the Swift hatchback, one of the company’s most popular cars in the country. The car is expected to get an improved design, better features and enhanced performance. The 2024 Swift has already been launched in Japan and will debut in India with Suzuki's latest Z-Series 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine.

The Hyundai Creta, the company’s most popular car in India and one of the country’s most popular SUVs is all set to get a facelift in 2024. The 2024 Hyundai Creta Facelift with level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), 360-degree camera and an all-new engine is expected to soon launch in India.

After offering EV options for Nexon, Tiago and Tigor, Tata Motors is all set to introduce the Tata Punch EV in India in 2024. The car is currently being tested and has already been spotted multiple times. The car is expected to launch with a revamped design along the lines of the new Nexon and is claimed to offer a range of up to 325 km on a single charge.

The Toyota Taisor, the rebadged version of the Maruti Suzuki Fronx is expected to hit the roads in 2024, offering customers a slightly modified Fronx. While Toyota may make slight changes to its design, the car will feature the same powertrain as the Fronx, giving users a NA and a Turbo option to choose from.

The Mahindra Thar 5-Door is expected to finally launch in the first half of 2024, giving users a bigger option compared to its 3-door sibling. Compared to its sibling, the Thar 5-Door is expected to offer a longer wheelbase, improved features and a larger footprint. The car is expected to be offered in petrol and diesel powertrain options.

The Kia Sonet, one of the company’s most popular offerings in the country, is scheduled to get a facelift in 2024. The company has already announced the car with a revamped exterior, Level 1 ADAS, improved infotainment system, and more. The car will continue to offer the same powertrain options as the current Sonet.

The Citroen C3X, a cross-sedan based on the C3 Aircross and designed for the Indian roads is expected to debut in the country in 2024. The car is expected to be placed above the C3 Aircross and will retain the same 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine.

In addition to the Tata Punch EV, the Indian automaker is also expected to launch the Tata Curvv EV, the company’s SUV coupe offering, which will be placed above the Nexon EV. It is expected to feature a large battery, offering up to 500 km of range on a single charge, ADAS, a large infotainment system and more.