New car launches and unveils in India next week

In the last few days, we have witnessed a slew of new car launches in the country. As we progress into the second week of March, automakers in the country have planned for new model launches alongside unveil of an all-new model. Read below to learn more about the upcoming new models.

MG ZS EV facelift

The 2022 MG ZS EV is due for launch in India on 7 March. A few weeks back, the company had revealed the new exterior styling elements. As seen in the images, the upcoming model will sport a new body-coloured grille along with repositioned charging sockets. For freshness, the updated model will also get tweaked headlamps that complement the revised front bumper with silver inserts. As for the rear, the vehicle gets a set of redesigned tail lamps. The feature list for the upcoming model has been leaked ahead of its official launch. To read about it, click here. 

Volkswagen Virtus

German automaker, Volkswagen will globally unveil its much-awaited mid-size sedan, the Virtus on 8 March. The soon-to-be-introduced model will be underpinned by the MQB AO IN platform and will be produced at the company’s facility in Pune, Maharashtra. The upcoming model will replace the Vento in India. Mechanical details are not known for now and it is believed that the upcoming model might be offered with a set of 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre TSI petrol engines paired to a six-speed manual unit, a six-speed automatic unit, and a seven-speed DSG unit.

Lexus NX 350h

Toyota luxury arm, Lexus will launch the new NX 350h in India on 9 March. Pre-bookings for the upcoming model had commenced earlier in January this year. The upcoming vehicle will be available in three variant options - Exquisite, Luxury, and F-Sport. The new-gen Lexus NX will be longer, wider, and taller than its predecessor. Moreover, the vehicle’s longer wheelbase is expected to provide better space for the rear seat occupants. To learn more about the Lexus NX 350h, click here.