![]() Pushed back by a year due to the pandemic, the 16th edition of the expo saw a no-show by almost the entire domestic two-wheeler industry, besides luxury car makers. ![]() Once touted as the biggest automotive show on the globe, the expo is facing an existential crisis and the list of absentees this year was particularly long. It is about being focused and not mass reach for us."īMW wasn’t the only major company to skip the expo. “It is not because of money but the qualitative aspect of it. With our own events like Joytown, there was no added benefit for us to be at the expo this year," Pawah said. “We make the decision (to participate or not) on a case-by-case basis. For the second straight edition, BMW gave a miss to the biennial Indian Auto Expo-the motor show concluded on Wednesday. And in the last weekend of January, BMW will host a similar event in Bengaluru.Īll of this came at a cost, though. New nano-urea plants will offset burden of mounting subsidyĪ month later, the company repeated the event in Mumbai with a different theme and new products. Why India needs a fresh fertilizer policy How covid hit basic reading and maths skillsĮlectric price war erupts as Tata, M&M fight for SUV edge Then, within the event, there are zones for our existing or prospective customers." The response has been such that we wish to make it an annual gig," said Vikram Pawah, president and CEO, BMW Group India. Apart from this, Tata also showcased the Hyundai i20 N-Line rival Altroz Racer along with Punch CNG, Altroz CNG and a sporty-looking version of the Tiago EV.“It is a mega event that is focused not on products but on better engagement with our customers. The Sierra and Harrier EV looked more production-ready versions than concepts, hinting at an official announcement soon. Tata surprised us with a host of all-electric concepts: Sierra EV, Curvv ICE concept, the Avinya concept and the Harrier EV. The former was also showcased in a limited-run special edition featuring a green hue and limited to 1200 units. When launched, it will join the Atto 3 and the E6 in BYD’s India lineup. ![]() The numbers game is strong as it features an 82.5 kWh battery pack good for a claimed range of 700km. It is a sleek, long-range premium electric sedan that will hit our markets by the festive season. The luxury MPV is also expected to be launched in India shortly.īYD debuted the Seal all-electric sedan at the Expo. The brand also showcased the LM 300h MPV, which is Lexus for Vellfire. The Lexus RX made its India debut ahead of launch and there were two interesting concepts: the LF-30 and LF-Z. Toyota’s luxury wing put up a good show with a good portfolio of models. But of them all, we did find ourselves drooling at the rather ludicrous but cool Hilux Extreme Off-road Concept the most. Toyota also showcased various other models such as the Mirai FCEV, Corolla Cross H2 Concept, and a racy version of the Glanza version. However, what is coming to India, soon, is the Landcruiser LC300. Toyota showcased a whole host of cars and SUVs including its first-ever all-electric vehicle, the bZ4X, which it, unfortunately, has no plans to launch in India. Kia also happened to showcase two special Carens purpose-built versions for the police and paramedics. Meanwhile, the EV9 is a boxy all-electric SUV concept which is yet to go into production. We are yet to hear from the Korean brand regarding the launch of the Carnival in India despite a global unveil back in 2021. Major highlights from Kia were the new Carnival and the butch EV9 concept SUV. Hyundai launched the Ioniq 5 in India with an impressive price tag of Rs 44.95 lakh, undercutting its cousin, the Kia EV6, by almost Rs 16 lakh! The carmaker also took this opportunity to showcase the striking Ioniq 6 sedan. Meanwhile, the Hector Plus also got the updates and a revised price tag between Rs 17.50 lakh and Rs 22.43 lakh. That said, the highlight was the launch of the facelifted Hector which is priced between Rs 14.73 lakh and Rs 20.78 lakh. The brand showcased six international models: eRX5, eHS, MG4, MG5, MIFA 9 and Marvel R Electric of which the MG4 and eHS are actively being considered for India launch. MG decided to bring a good chunk of its international lineup to the Expo.
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