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Auto Expo 2020 in Delhi got off to a flying start with a host of car companies rolling out exciting SUVs and sedans

The Telegraph takes a look at cars ranging from the Kia Carnival to the new Tata Sierra

Abhijit Mitra Published 06.02.20, 01:42 PM
Great Wall Motors (GWM) of China announced its entry into the Indian market with this Vision 2025, a smart electric SUV. This is still a concept that would need some time to get here though.

Great Wall Motors (GWM) of China announced its entry into the Indian market with this Vision 2025, a smart electric SUV. This is still a concept that would need some time to get here though. AP

The second vehicle showcased by GWM is the Concept H. It does look closer to production, and this company has big plans for India. We’ll keep you posted.

The second vehicle showcased by GWM is the Concept H. It does look closer to production, and this company has big plans for India. We’ll keep you posted. PTI

Volkswagen’s ID-Crozz is the intelligent design concept and this, as the name suggests, is a crossover. We aren’t expecting it as a whole but many of its smart features should appear in regular cars.

Volkswagen’s ID-Crozz is the intelligent design concept and this, as the name suggests, is a crossover. We aren’t expecting it as a whole but many of its smart features should appear in regular cars. PTI

Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine, where it extends the luxury idea to a fairly small car, also opened for pre-bookings. This one will be available in June and start at Rs 40 lakh.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine, where it extends the luxury idea to a fairly small car, also opened for pre-bookings. This one will be available in June and start at Rs 40 lakh. PTI

The new Skoda Superb is due for an April launch. This red one is the 190ps Sportline version. There will also be a Laurin & Klement luxury version

The new Skoda Superb is due for an April launch. This red one is the 190ps Sportline version. There will also be a Laurin & Klement luxury version YouTube/Overdrive

Mercedes-Benz opened the pre-bookings for the GLA, an updated chunkier version of its earlier model. It will roll out in October and prices will start at Rs 43 lakh.

Mercedes-Benz opened the pre-bookings for the GLA, an updated chunkier version of its earlier model. It will roll out in October and prices will start at Rs 43 lakh. YouTube/Autocar India

Hyundai Le Fil Rouge concept wows visitors entering the Hyundai pavilion at Auto Expo 2020

Hyundai Le Fil Rouge concept wows visitors entering the Hyundai pavilion at Auto Expo 2020 YouTube/Overdrive

Maruti Suzuki unveiled the Concept Futuro-e, an electric SUV coupe concept developed in India. It’a Maruti Suzuki concept that’s part of its Mission Green Million.

Maruti Suzuki unveiled the Concept Futuro-e, an electric SUV coupe concept developed in India. It’a Maruti Suzuki concept that’s part of its Mission Green Million. YouTube/Autocar India

Volkswagen had a surprise up its sleeve when it opened two SUVs — the T-Roc (right) as well as the Tiguan Allspace for pre-bookings. It hasn’t announced prices yet but with pre-bookings on, they should be here “very soon” said a Volkswagen official

Volkswagen had a surprise up its sleeve when it opened two SUVs — the T-Roc (right) as well as the Tiguan Allspace for pre-bookings. It hasn’t announced prices yet but with pre-bookings on, they should be here “very soon” said a Volkswagen official AP

Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4-Door Coupe is yours for Rs 2.42 crore. For that kind of money you can get a massive 639hp under your right foot and a zero to 100kmph time of less than it takes to take the car’s name

Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4-Door Coupe is yours for Rs 2.42 crore. For that kind of money you can get a massive 639hp under your right foot and a zero to 100kmph time of less than it takes to take the car’s name YouTube

Building on the success of the Triber, Renault promises big, including an affordable, mass market electric in two years

Building on the success of the Triber, Renault promises big, including an affordable, mass market electric in two years YouTube/MotorOctane

The Funster concept from Mahindra, which very smartly mixes up the idea of an SUV with that of a convertible, has been the most exciting reveal of the Auto Expo so far. Plus, it’s based on the idea that it’ll be an EV if it makes it to the market. Nonetheless, a convertible SUV is an appealing idea.

The Funster concept from Mahindra, which very smartly mixes up the idea of an SUV with that of a convertible, has been the most exciting reveal of the Auto Expo so far. Plus, it’s based on the idea that it’ll be an EV if it makes it to the market. Nonetheless, a convertible SUV is an appealing idea. YouTube

Skoda launched the 2.0 TSI petrol Octavia RS with 245ps at Rs 36 lakh. Earlier Octavia RS cars have had a fan following in the Indian market. This one has high expectations to live up to.

Skoda launched the 2.0 TSI petrol Octavia RS with 245ps at Rs 36 lakh. Earlier Octavia RS cars have had a fan following in the Indian market. This one has high expectations to live up to. YouTube

MG displayed a slew of vehicles from its portfolio and yet another smart sport utility vehicle, the Marvel X. That it says is a Internet, autonomous, electric vehicle.

MG displayed a slew of vehicles from its portfolio and yet another smart sport utility vehicle, the Marvel X. That it says is a Internet, autonomous, electric vehicle. AP

India will be the first market in the world where Kia will launch its smart, urban, compact SUV, the Sonet. It’s concept as of now, but should be able to make it to the market without a great deal of modification, at least externally.

India will be the first market in the world where Kia will launch its smart, urban, compact SUV, the Sonet. It’s concept as of now, but should be able to make it to the market without a great deal of modification, at least externally. YouTube/Sonet

This has been a long time coming but Mahindra has finally unveiled the eKUV and also announced that it will be launched at Rs 8.25 lakh at the showroom after incentives (FAME 2) for electric vehicles. It will have an approximately 54hp equivalent of power and a 150km driving range, making it adequate for city use.

This has been a long time coming but Mahindra has finally unveiled the eKUV and also announced that it will be launched at Rs 8.25 lakh at the showroom after incentives (FAME 2) for electric vehicles. It will have an approximately 54hp equivalent of power and a 150km driving range, making it adequate for city use. YouTube

Hyundai unveiled the next iteration of its premium mid-size SUV, Tucson, which it promises to launch later this year. We expect prices to start around Rs 20 lakh.

Hyundai unveiled the next iteration of its premium mid-size SUV, Tucson, which it promises to launch later this year. We expect prices to start around Rs 20 lakh. AP

If the H5X concept shown at an earlier Auto Expo became the Tata Harrier, we think this current HBX concept will hit the road in about a year or thereabouts. It is on the company’s Alpha ARC platform that also is the basis for the Altroz. We like the chunky looks.

If the H5X concept shown at an earlier Auto Expo became the Tata Harrier, we think this current HBX concept will hit the road in about a year or thereabouts. It is on the company’s Alpha ARC platform that also is the basis for the Altroz. We like the chunky looks. YouTube/MotorOctane

Remember the Tata Sierra, one of the earliest SUVs in India? You don’t, right? No worries, the moniker is likely to make a comeback in a hot new electric avatar. And this is the first look that Tata Motors has given. We like.

Remember the Tata Sierra, one of the earliest SUVs in India? You don’t, right? No worries, the moniker is likely to make a comeback in a hot new electric avatar. And this is the first look that Tata Motors has given. We like. AP

The Kia Carnival is one model that actually got launched on the first day of Auto Expo 2020. The price was cool at 
Rs 24.95 lakh to R. 33.95 lakh at the showroom.

The Kia Carnival is one model that actually got launched on the first day of Auto Expo 2020. The price was cool at Rs 24.95 lakh to R. 33.95 lakh at the showroom. AP

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