2023 Auto Expo Live, Day 2: After an action-packed day 1 of India’s biggest motor show, day 2 had more highlights, announcements, new vehicle launches, car showcases, and concept car unveils.
Auto Expo Live Day 2: Maruti Suzuki Jimny unveiled
Day 2 of the 2023 Auto Expo comes to an end with some of the biggest launches of the year. MG inaugurated the day by showcasing the Euniq 7 hydrogen-powered MPV and highlighting their alternate fuel vehicle plans.
Post MG, Sun Mobility unveiled its new batteries which are smaller but have 45 percent more range, while also showcasing its new battery swapping station at the ongoing Auto Expo.
Maruti Suzuki stole the show next by unveiling the new Maruti Suzuki Jimny 5-door in India, and the Baleno-based crossover, the Maruti Suzuki Fronx at the show. Bookings for both vehicles are open at Nexa dealerships or online, while the price announcement is expected around April.
After a long inaugural session, it was Omega Seiki Mobility that launched three vehicles at the Auto Expo, the M1KA 1.0, a four-door electric passenger vehicle called Muse, and the segment’s first air-conditioned electric passenger vehicle called Kraze, priced at Rs 15 lakh, Rs 4 lakh and Rs 4.20 lakh respectively.
This was followed by other companies like WardWizard, Jupiter Mobility, MTA e-Mobility, Motovolt, and Godawari electric showcasing some of their latest products and concepts. WardWizard launched an electric scooter called the Mihos that has a range of 100 km, priced at Rs 1.49 lakh while showcasing its city bike concept, the Rockefeller.
Benelli and Keeway, the two sister companies owned by the Chinese Qianjiang Motorcycle group, showcased multiple motorcycles including a cruiser called the Dark Flag, a street naked called the LFS 700, and a power cruiser called the LFC 700. These motorcycles will be launched around Diwali this year under the Keeway branding.
Bringing the second day of the 2023 Auto Expo to an end was Bangalore-based EV startup, Ultravilette, announcing their foray into the world of motorsport with the F99 Factory Racing platform, tuned to deliver 65 bhp. Here below are all the updates from day 2 of the 2023 Auto Expo.
2023 Auto Expo Day 2 Highlights
The new Maruti Suzuki Fronx will be offered in 6 single tone colour options in 3 dualtone colours.
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), begins its Global Electrification Mobility Summit at the 2023 Auto Expo. Stay tuned for some key highlights from the industry experts.
Away from the crowd, the here’s the new Maruti Suzuki Jimny India finally gets!
That’s the reaction to the Jimny at the Auto Expo. Maruti Suzuki: This is what happens if you keep us waiting to launch a good product.
The new Maruti Suzuki Jimny’s closest competitor is the Mahindra Thar, however, the Jimny is available in a 5-door specification while the Thar in three door trim. Here’s a detailed comparison between the Jimny and the Thar.
Bookings for the new Maruti Suzuki Jimny and the Fronx are open from today at Nexa dealerships. Customers can also book online.
Here are the detailed technical specifications of the Maruti Suzuki Fronx crossover
Here are the detailed specifications of the Jimny.
The Jimny’s interiors are not too crammed with technology, but has just the right essentials. Analogue dials for the instrumentation, black dash, and just the right amount of buttons.
Customers can pre-book the Fronx and Jimny at any Nexa showroom or by logging on to the official website.
The Jimny will be powered by the 1.5-litre 102 bhp petrol engine, mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox, or a 4-speed AT.
The new Maruti Suzuki Jimny will be available in 7 colour options to choose from
The Jimny gets LED headlights with dedicated washers. That’s cool.
The Jimny has a 50 degree departure angle, 24 degree ramp over angle, 36 degree approach angle, and a ground clearance of 210 mm. This couple with a proper 4X4 low ratio gearbox makes the Jimny a capable off-roader.
The new Maruti Suzuki Fronx will have a choice of two engine options. First is the tried and tested 1.2-litre engine that does its duty on the Baleno as well, and the other is a 1.0-litre BoosterJet turbo petrol engine. Gearbox choices include a manual and a 6-speed AT.
The Maruti Suzuki Fronx gets LED lighting, alloy wheels, a new aerodynamic design, squared wheel arches with plastic cladding, faux skid plates front and rear, and an overall unique design that will make it stand out from the Baleno.
The Maruti Suzuki Fronx is based on the Baleno platform, but gets a more angular design compared to the hatchback. The Fronx does borrow some its design elements from the newly-launched Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara as well.
Globally, the Jimny has sold over 3.2 million units in 199 countries and regions. India’s next. Go Jimny!
Yes, that’s the name for the new the Baleno based crossover that will be powered by the familiar 1.0-litre Booster Jet turbo petrol engine.
The much-awaited Maruti Suzuki Jimny is under wraps. The SUV will be the 5-door version and will be powered by the tried and tested 1.5-litre K-Series engine that makes 102 bhp mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox.
Also Read: Does the 5-door Jimny make sense for India?
Sun Mobility’s Chetan Maini launching the new battery that offers 45 percent more range than the older one. Sun Mobility also launches the swapping station at the Auto Expo.
Sun Mobility to unveil a new battery, same size as the old one, but with 45 percent more range. The electric vehicle space is seeing gigantic leaps in terms of battery technology, charging, and range.
Maruti Suzuki is preparing the stage for probably one of the biggest launches of the decade – The Jimny! Finally, India is to get the much-talked about Jimny.
Sun Mobility, headed by the person who pioneered the electric vehicle segment in India, Chetan Maini, is up next. Launch? Announcement? Unveil? Stay tuned.
The hydrogen-powered MG Euniq 7 MPV comes with a 6.4kg high-pressure hydrogen cylinder that emits no pollutants and the end product is water. It can also withstand temperatures up to 824 degrees!
MG presents its fuel cell vehicle at the 2023 Auto Expo, the Euniq 7, which has a range of over 600 km and can be refueled in 7 minutes.
Rajeev Chaba, President & Managing Director, MG Motor India takes the stage to speak about MG’s hydrogen fuel cell technology.
What is it? The MG Air EV?
Gaurav Gupta, the Chief Commercial Officer of MG India takes the stage
Day 2 of the Auto Expo starts!
