After a long corona break, the Automotive Industry of India has started to show some positive response. The businesses are getting back on the track and so the manufacturers are also all set to launch their new cars in the country. Last month, a lot of brand new and highly-anticipated cars were launched in the Indian market. Some of them were the new Honda City, MG Hector Plus, the hot ballistic machine - new Audi RS7 Sportback and many more. We expect an energetic August too with multiple new launches. So, today we list for you the Top 8 Upcoming BS6 Cars in India in August 2020.
Upcoming BS6 Cars in India in August 2020
Honda Jazz Facelift BS6
Expected Starting Price: Rs. 7.50 lakhs
Honda first officially teased the upcoming BS6 Jazz in April this year. However, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the launch was delayed and it will be now finally launched this month. The new Jazz BS6 will sport minor cosmetic changes and it might get some new features too. This time Honda will ditch the oil-burner and it will get a petrol engine only. The new Jazz will be powered by a BS6-compliant 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine. This motor 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. 7.50 lakhs - Rs. 10 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi.
Ford Figo Petrol BS6 AT
Expected Starting Price: Rs. 8 lakhs
As per the latest reports, Ford India will soon launch the new Figo Petrol AT in the country. The Figo earlier used to get an automatic gearbox. But, with the transition to BS6 emission norms, Ford discontinued it. Now, they will be re-introducing and it will be launched very soon. The new Figo will be powered by a BS6-compliant 1.2-litre petrol engine. This motor churns out 96 PS of power at 6500 RPM and 119 Nm at 4250 RPM. The engine will be coupled to a 6-speed torque converter unit. It also gets a 5-speed manual gearbox. The new Figo Petrol AT is expected to be priced from Rs. 8 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi.
Maruti Suzuki S-Cross Petrol BS6
Expected Starting Price: Rs. 8.50 lakhs
India's largest carmaker will finally launch the BS6-compliant version of its flagship car this month. The new Maruti Suzuki S-Cross Petrol was showcased at the 2020 Auto Expo and it will be now finally launched on August 5, 2020. 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 motor that churns out 105 PS of power and 138 Nm of torque. The engine will be coupled to a 5-speed manual and a 4-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. The bookings for the new BS6 S-Cross Petrol are already open. It is expected to be priced between Rs. 8.50 lakhs - Rs. 12 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi.
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Renault Duster Turbo Petrol BS6
Expected Starting Price: Rs. 12 lakhs
Renault India showcased the new BS6 Duster Turbo at the 2020 Auto Expo. The new Duster Turbo gets a very powerful turbocharged petrol engine. This is the same mill that also powers the Nissan Kicks BS6. Upon launch, the new Duster Turbo will become the most powerful SUV in its class. The Duster Turbo will be powered by a BS6-compliant 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol engine. This motor churns out a whopping 156 PS of power at 5500 RPM and 254 Nm of torque at 1600 RPM. The engine will come mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox and it might also get Nissan's XTronic 8-speed CVT. The new Duster Turbo is expected to be priced from Rs. 12 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi.
Toyota Innova Crysta Petrol CNG BS6
Expected Starting Price: Rs. 16 lakhs
Toyota Innova Crysta CNG has been spied on test in India multiple times. The CNG-powered BS6 Innova Crysta is now finally expected to launch this month in the country. The Innova Crysta will get a factory-fitted CNG option with the petrol engine of the MPV. Currently, it gets a BS6-compliant 2.7-litre petrol engine. This petrol motor churns out 166 PS of power and 245 Nm of torque. It comes coupled to a 5-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic gearbox. The upcoming Innova Crysta CNG will get the same engine but it will be detuned to produce slightly less power and torque. Also, it will come mated to a 5-speed manual transmission only. The upcoming BS6 Innova Crysta CNG is expected to be priced from Rs. 16 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi.
Mercedes-Benz EQC
Expected Starting Price: Rs. 1 Crore
The German marque is expected to launch its first electric car in India very soon. Mercedes-Benz India has already showcased the EQC in the country. Recently, the company hinted that it will be 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 limited to 180 kmph. The EQC 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. The Mercedes Benz EQC is expected to be priced around Rs. 1 Crore, Ex-showroom Delhi.
Audi RS Q8
Expected Starting Price: Rs. 2.5 Crores
Next, we have another tasteful German car. This will be the flagship Audi in the country. Mind you, this is the fastest SUV at the Nurburgring and yes you guessed it right, it is none other than the Audi RS Q8. Last month, Audi launched the RS7 Sportback in India and now we will get the RS Q8. The new Audi RS Q8 will be powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine. This TFSI motor will produce a whopping 600 PS of power at 6000 RPM and 800 Nm of torque between 2200-4500 RPM. It will come mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission with Audi's Quattro all-wheel-drive system. It will be also equipped with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system. The new Audi RS Q8 is expected to be priced around Rs. 2.50 Crores, Ex-showroom Delhi.
Kia Sonet (World Premiere)
Expected Starting Price: Rs. 6.50 lakhs
Well, these were all the launches that are expected to happen this month. But, we have something more for you. The World Premiere of the upcoming Kia Sonet will take place in India on the 7th of August 2020. It is a highly anticipated car and so we have included it too in our listicle. The upcoming Sonet will be powered by 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated petrol and a 1.5-litre diesel engine. It will also get a powerful 1.0-litre turbo-petrol motor. All the engines might come mated to both a manual gearbox (including an iMT for the turbo petrol) as well as an automatic transmission. Also, it will be loaded with features up to the brim. After its global debut in August, the Kia Sonet is expected to be launched in September this year and it will be priced between Rs. 7 lakhs - Rs. 12 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi.
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