New Delhi, January 4 : The car makers operating in India ended 2022 with a bang with a lot of them witnessing great sales growth, as the Indian auto industry continues to experience very positive growth post the pandemic. Hence, it very natural that the auto majors will want to begin 2023 on a positive note by launching new cars to further enhance sales numbers.

There are several new car launches lined up in January, 2023, some of which are brand new, while others are facelifts to keep the market appeal fresh and grab the buyers’ attention. The Auto Expo 2023 is also going to be held this month, which has ensured that a bunch of new car launches. Here, we are looking at some of the important car launches in India this month; take a look. Tata Safari, Tata Harrier Facelift To Make Global Debut at Auto Expo 2023; Find Cosmetic Updates, Specs, Features and Launch Details Here.

Important car launches expected to take place in January 2023 :

Mercedes-AMG E53 Cabriolet

Mercedes-Benz India is reportedly all braced up to launch its AMG E53 Cabriolet high-performance convertible. The AMG branded stunner will launch on January 6, 2023.

The Mercedes-Benz E53 Cabriolet gets powered by a 3.0-litre turbo-petrol mild-hybrid engine offering 429 BHP and 520 Nm and is paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission empowered by the 4Matic+ all-wheel drive system.

BMW X1

Luxury brand BMW has also opened pre-bookings of its next generation X1 through few of its dealerships for a token amount of just Rs 50,000. The nee-gen BMW X1 is likely to be launched at the third BMW Joytown festival on January 28 that will be held in Bangalore.

BMW 7 Series & i7

The next-generation BMW 7 Series and i7 electric limousine models will also be launched on January 7, and these will be breaking their covers in India at Joytown, Mumbai.

The new-gen BMW 7 Series comes with a petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid powertrains ranging in the global markets, while the BMW i7 is the all-electric version of the 7 Series that packs in powerful electric motors and a 101.7 kWh battery pack. Kia Sorento To Be Displayed at the Auto Expo 2023; Find Its Design, Specs, Features and if It’s Coming to India, Here.

Hyundai Ioniq 5

Hyundai has already unveiled its Ioniq 5 premium EV for India and bookings have also commenced for a token amount of Rs 1 lakh. The Hyundai Ioniq is finally expected to go on sale this month post its official launch at the Auto Expo 2023. The gorgeous Ioniq premium EV packs in a large battery pack offering a range of 631 km and supports 800V fast charging.

Kia Carnival

Hyundai’s sister concern Kia is all geared up to debut the next-generation Carnival at the Auto Expo 2023 followed by its official market availability for sale. The Kia Carnival is currently in its fourth-generation model in the global markets, which will be brought to India, albeit with some India-spec changes and features.

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