New car launches in the coming months.

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Not even half way through the year and the Indian car market has seen a host of new entries that included cars from the luxury segment such as the BMW i8 to cars in the hatchback segment like the Celerio ZXi AMT. However the year is still far from over for manufacturers with many mainstream launches planned for the months to come.

Renault XBA unveil (May 20)
Renault will be unveiling its all-new small car, the XBA, on May 20. The XBA will be powered by an all-new 800cc petrol engine and will get the option of an AMT transmission as well. When launched the XBA will take on the Maruti Alto.

Mercedes Benz S 600 Guard launch (May 21)
The armoured version of the new Mercedes S-class will be showcased on May 21. The S 600 Guard offers VR-9-level ballistic protection capable of stopping 7.62x51mm rifle rounds along with a heavily armoured floor to protect the occupants from IEDs. Inside, it will get all the opulence of the standard S-class along with additional features like a fire suppression system and a fresh-air system, in case of ingress of smoke. Powering the armoured behemoth will be a 6.0-litre V12 pumping out 530bhp and 84.63kgm of torque.

Mahindra XUV500 launch (May 25)
Mahindra is expected to launch the facelifted version of the XUV500 on May 25. The XUV500 will get styling changes to the exterior with a new Scorpio-like grille, L-shaped chrome inserts on the front bumper, faux-aluminium skid plates and new alloy wheels.

Tata Safari Storme facelift
Tata's Safari Storme has received a facelift. The updated car gets a new grille, a reworked dashboard and the 2.2-litre Varicor engine from the current Aria, giving the facelifted version more horsepower but similar torque.

Facelifted VW Vento unveil (May 2015)
A facelift of the current Vento is expected to be unveiled by the end of May. The car will likely get cosmetic changes to the exterior and interior along with the possibility of added features.

Audi RS6 Avant launch (June 4)
Audi will be launching the RS version of the A6 in a wagon-body style, called the RS6 Avant. Under the hood, the RS6 will get a 4.0-litre turbocharged V8 engine making 552bhp and get Audi’s all-wheel drive system. Inside, the car will get an all-black interior along with all the luxuries of a standard A6.

Ford Figo Aspire (June)
Ford’s compact sedan, the Figo Aspire is expected to launch sometime in June. The Figo Aspire will be powered by a new 1.2-litre petrol engine and Ford’s tried-and-tested 1.5-litre diesel engine from the Fiesta and EcoSport. It will also be offered with the option of a six-speed double clutch automatic gearbox and six-airbags.

New Honda Jazz launch (July)
The Jazz has been facing delays in India for a few months now. Originally expected to launch in March, Honda delayed the launch because of problems in the production process. The new Jazz will be powered by the now familiar 1.2-litre i-VTEC and 1.5-litre i-DTEC and will offer a spacious interior just like its predecessor.

Hyundai small SUV (August - September)
Hyundai’s EcoSport rival has been spotted testing on Indian roads over a few months. The car is expected to go on sale sometime in August or September, featuring the familiar 1.4 and 1.6-litre petrol engines and the 1.6-litre diesel unit. Inside it is expected to offer a feature-rich cabin like with all Hyundais along with the good build quality.

Maruti Celerio diesel DDiS125
Maruti’s first in-house diesel engine debuts under the hood of the upcoming Celerio diesel. The 800cc unit will become the smallest engine offered in the segment and will likely make the new Celerio diesel the most fuel-efficient car in the market. The launch is expected soon with Maruti already stocking up on demo cars in its Manesar plant.

Maruti Across (S-Cross)
The rebadged S-Cross is expected to launch sometime later this year and will rival the likes of the Renault Duster and Nissan Terrano. Under the hood, the Across is expected to get a Fiat- sourced 1.6-litre diesel engine. Though sold internationally with a four-wheel drive variant, it is still doubtful if Maruti will offer this variant in India.
Volvo V40 launch (June)
Volvo is expected to launch its V40 hatchback sometime this year. The smaller sibling to the V40 Cross Country, the V40 will rival the likes of the Mercedes A-class in the market.

Volvo S60 T6 (June)
This petrol-powered Volvo is also expected to arrive on our shores this year, with Volvo planning to introduce petrol engines in more cars in the Indian line-up, following the V40 Cross Country.

Mercedes-Benz GLE-class
The facelift of the current M-class, the GLE-class is expected to make its way to the Indian subcontinent by the year end. The GLE-class gets styling more in tune with Mercedes’ new design language as seen in the new C-class and S-class — a similar grille and headlamp units. Internationally it gets new engine options, though for India it will likely carry on with the existing engines in the M-class.

Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG
Another Mercedes coming to India this year is the powerful and luxurious S 63 AMG. Featuring an aggressive AMG kit, lowered suspension, AMG wheels and AMG embossed interiors, the powerful sibling of the standard S-class will be powered by a 5.5-litre hand-crafted twin-turbo V8 pushing out 577bhp and 91.77kgm of torque.

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