Upcoming SUV launches in India in 2021: MG Astor, Tata Punch, Citroen C3 and more

Citroen has unveiled the C3 compact SUV in India and it will compete with the likes of Hyundai Venue, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Tata Nexon among others. The C3 is already available in international markets like Europe, and Latin America, and the Indian C3 is aligned with Latin America C3, more than the European C3. Citroen C3’s price is expected to be in the range of Rs 8-13 lakh.

MG Motor is planning to launch another SUV called ‘Astor’. The company has revealed the features of the Astor which includes industry first AI Bot and segment first Level 2 Autonomous Driving, along with other features like panoramic sunroof and 10.1-inch infotainment system. MG Astor is expected to have two engine options that include a 1.5L Petrol engine with 115 PS of power and 150 Nm of peak torque along with the second option of 1.0L turbo petrol engine producing maximum output of 112 PS and 112 Nm torque. It is expected to be priced between Rs 10-16 Lakh.

Volkswagen is planning to launch its mid-size SUV Taigun on September 23. VW revealed that they have already received over 10,000 bookings ahead of the launch and are expected to price the SUV between Rs 10-16 Lakh.

Tata is planning to launch its mini-SUV Punch soon and it is said to be powered by a 1.2 litre petrol engine that produces 86 PS of power with 113Nm of peak torque. The specific details have not been divulged yet. It will compete against the Mahindra KUV 100. Expected price is from Rs 5-8 Lakh.

Mahindra XUV 700 will be launched in India with enhanced features such as auto booster headlamp, panoramic sunroof, smart door handles, safety alerts and driver drowsiness detection. The date of launch is not revealed yet. The price of the vehicle starts at Rs 11.99 Lakh for the MX version with 5 seater, manual configuration and other features.