The ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the resulting nationwide lockdown has broken the backbone of the Indian Economy. The Automobile Sector is also highly affected and for the first time in history, India recorded Zero car sales for the month of April 2020. We were in anticipation of the new upcoming products but the manufacturers were procrastinating the launch. However, the Indian Government has now announced Unlock 1.0 and things have started getting slightly better. The automobile sector has also started showing positive growth in terms of sales and the companies have finally started launching their new vehicles. So, today we list for you the Top 10 Upcoming BS6 Cars in India in July 2020.
This listicle includes Ten-odd cars. Out of these ten, four are new-generation models/completely new product while the others are facelift versions or updated BS6-compliant version of the older models. So, without any further fuss, let's begin our listicle.
Top 10 Upcoming BS6 Cars in India in July 2020:
Honda Jazz BS6
Expected Starting Price: Rs. 7.50 lakhs
Honda Cars India has officially teased the new Jazz BS6 in April this year. However, due to the nationwide lockdown, the launch was delayed and it will be now finally launched this month. The new Jazz BS6 will sport some cosmetic revisions along with the addition of new features. Honda has ditched the oil-burner and this time the Jazz will get a petrol engine only. It will be powered by a BS6-compliant 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine that churns out 90 PS of power and 110 Nm of torque. It will come mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox as well as a CVT. The new Honda Jazz BS6 is expected to be priced between Rs. 7.5 lakhs - Rs. 10 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi.
Hyundai Venue BS6 with iMT
Expected Starting Price: Rs. 8.50 lakhs
Hyundai India has just revealed that the Venue sub-compact SUV will get a new iMT gearbox soon. The iMT or the intelligent Manual Transmission will be coupled to the turbocharged petrol engine of Venue. The Hyundai Venue will be the first car in India to get iMT (clutchless manual gearbox). To know how this system works, you can click HERE. The Hyundai Venue was launched in India last year with not just one or two but three different engine options. The upcoming Venue iMT will be powered by a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that churns out 120 PS of power and 171 Nm of torque. Currently, this engine comes coupled to a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed DCT gearbox. The iMT Venue will be launched within this month itself and is expected to be priced from Rs. 8.50 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi.
Maruti Suzuki S-Cross Petrol BS6
Expected Starting Price: Rs. 9 lakhs
Maruti Suzuki showcased the new S-Cross Petrol at the 2020 Auto Expo. The new S-Cross doesn't get any changes at all but it gets a new engine. A few weeks ago, the carmaker teased the S-Cross Petrol on its official website and it will be launched this month. The new S-Cross will be powered by a BS6 compliant K15 Smart Hybrid Petrol Engine. It will get a 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine that churns out 105 PS of power and 138 Nm of torque. The engine will be coupled to a 5-speed manual as well as a 4-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. The automatic variants will also get a mild-hybrid system. The new BS6 S-Cross Petrol is expected to be priced between Rs. 9 lakhs - Rs. 12 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi.
New-Gen 2020 Honda City BS6
Expected Starting Price: Rs. 10 lakhs
The new fifth-generation 2020 Honda City will be launched soon in the country. 91Wheels has already driven this all-new mid-size sedan and you can read our First Drive Review by clicking HERE. The new City will be powered by a 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine that churns out 121 PS of power and 145 Nm of torque. It will be coupled to a 6-speed manual as well as a 7-step CVT. It will also get a 1.5-litre diesel engine that churns out 100 PS of power and 200 Nm of torque. This engine will come mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox only. The new City will get plenty of features, including some segment-first ones. It is expected to be priced between Rs. 10 lakhs - Rs. 15 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi.
MG Hector Plus BS6
Expected Starting Price: Rs. 14 lakhs
MG Motors India has listed the new Hector Plus on its official website. This six/seven-seater SUV will be launched very soon in India. The Hector Plus will be dimensionally slightly bigger than the Hector. It will be powered by a Fiat-sourced 2.0-litre diesel engine that will churn out 170 PS of power and 350 Nm of peak torque. It will come mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. It will also get a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine that will churn out 143 PS of power and 250 Nm of torque, mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. The petrol engine will also get a 48-volt mild-hybrid system and will come coupled to both a 6-speed manual as well as a DCT. It will be priced in the range of Rs. 14 lakhs - Rs. 20 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi.
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Honda Civic Diesel BS6
Expected Starting Price: Rs. 20 lakhs
Honda Cars India has teased the new BS6-compliant Civic Diesel and it will be launched in India within a week. The bookings for the new Diesel Civic has already commenced officially. The new Civic Diesel will be powered by a compliant 1.6-litre i-DTEC engine that will churn around 120 PS of power and 300 Nm of peak torque. It will come mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. The Civic already gets a 2.0-litre BS6-compliant petrol engine. This 2.0-litre i-VTEC petrol motor churns out 154 PS of power and 189 Nm of torque. It comes mated to a CVT gearbox only. The new BS6 Diesel Civic is expected to be priced from Rs. 20 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi.
Hyundai Tucson Facelift BS6
Expected Starting Price: Rs. 20 lakhs
Hyundai India showcased the new Tucson Facelift at the 2020 Auto Expo. The new facelifted Tucson gets a lot of cosmetic changes along with the inclusion of new features. It will be powered by BS6-compliant petrol as well as diesel engine options. It will get a 2.0-litre petrol engine that will churn out 153 PS of power and 192 Nm of torque. It will also get a 2.0-litre diesel engine that will churn out around 182 PS of power and 400 Nm of torque. Both the engines will come mated to a 6-speed manual as well as an automatic transmission. It is expected to be priced from Rs. 20 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi.
Mercedes-Benz EQC
Expected Starting Price: Rs. 1 crore
Mercedes-Benz announced the India launch of the EQC last year. It was scheduled to be launched in April this year but due to the coronavirus pandemic, the launch was delayed and it will be now finally launched in the coming weeks. The EQC is the first electric car from the German manufacturer. It will be powered by an 80 kWh battery pack mated with electric motors and it belts out 400 PS of power and a whopping 760 Nm of torque. It can sprint from 0-100 kmph in just 5.1 seconds while the top speed is 180 kmph. It can be charged from 0-80 per cent in just 40 minutes via a DC fast charger and it can run 450 kilometres on a single charge. It is expected to be priced around Rs. 1 Crore, Ex-showroom Delhi.
Audi RS7 Sportback
Expected Starting Price: Rs. 1.50 crores
Audi India has teased the performance saloon, the new Audi RS7 Sportback. The new 2020 Audi RS7 will be launched soon in India. The bookings for the same are already open and one can book it by paying a token amount of Rs. 10 lakhs. The new RS7 Sportback will be powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 which will churn out blistering 600 PS of power and 800 Nm of peak torque. The engine will come mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission and it will also get a 48-volt hybrid system. The new Audi RS7 will get Audi's Quattro system and it can sprint from 0-100 kmph in just 3.6 seconds. The 2020 Audi RS7 Sportback will be launched in the coming weeks and is expected to be priced around Rs. 1.50 Crores, Ex-showroom Delhi.
*Already Launched: Honda WR-V Facelift BS6
Price Starts at Rs. 8.50 lakhs
Coming to the final car in our listicle, so the new 2020 Honda WR-V Facelift BS6 was scheduled to be launched this month and Honda has already launched it on July 2, 2020. The new WR-V is powered by a 1.5-litre diesel engine that develops 100 PS of power and a whopping 200 Nm of torque. It is coupled to a 6-speed manual gearbox and offers best-in-class fuel-efficiency of 23.7 kmpl (ARAI-claimed). It also gets a 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine that churns out 90 PS of power and 110 Nm of torque. It comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox only. The new WR-V is available in two variants with prices ranging between Rs. 8.50 lakhs - Rs. 11 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi.
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