New car launches in India in April 2021

With the beginning of a new month comes the announcement of new car launches, and the month of April 2021 is no different. We have a few launches lined up in the coming weeks, read on further to find out.

2021 Volkswagen T-Roc

The Volkswagen T-Roc will be introduced once again in the Indian market, with a price hike of Rs 1-1.50 lakh (ex-showroom). The model, which is scheduled to be launched in the country on 1 April, the 2021 Volkswagen T-Roc will arrive in the country via the CBU route and is expected to be offered in limited numbers.

Powering the 2021 Volkswagen T-Roc will be the same 1.5-litre TSI petrol engine that produces 148bhp and 250Nm of torque. This motor is paired to a seven-speed DSG unit. Also on offer is Active Cylinder Technology (ACT). Once launched, the model will rival the Hyundai Tucson, Jeep Compass, and the upcoming Citroen C5 Aircross.

New Citroen C5 Aircross

Citroen India will launch its first model in the country, known as the C5 Aircross, on 7 April, 2021. Bookings for the model commenced earlier this month for an amount of Rs 50,000. The model is offered in two variants that include Feel and Shine, details of which are available here.

Under the hood, the new Citroen C5 Aircross will be powered by a 2.0-litre diesel engine that is tuned to produce a maximum power output of 175bhp and 400Nm of torque. Transmission options are limited to an eight-speed automatic unit. We have driven the C5 Aircross and you can read our review here.

BMW 6 Series GT facelift

BMW will launch the facelifted 6 Series in India on 8 April, 2021. The model will receive updates in the form of a revised exterior design and an updated infotainment system. The engine options are expected to remain unchanged.

Up-front, the new BMW 6 Series will receive a reworked design, with new LED headlamps and dual L-shaped LED DRLs, a tweaked kidney grille, a redesigned front bumper, and new alloy wheels. Inside, changes to the model are limited to an updated infotainment system with additional connectivity options. Under the hood, the 6 Series GT facelift is expected to be offered with the same engine options that include a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine, a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder diesel engine, and a 3.0-litre, six-cylinder diesel engine. 

Updated Kia Seltos

Kia Motors India is scheduled to make an announcement on 27 April, 2021. This is expected to be none other than the updated Seltos, which is touted to be the first model from the company in India to receive the updated brand logo.

The updated Kia Seltos is also likely to receive a crucial feature update in the form of a panoramic sunroof. A few rivals of the model, such as the Hyundai Creta, Tata Harrier, and the MG Hector, currently offer this feature. The Seltos is available with a standard sunroof in the current line-up. 

BS6 Isuzu D-Max V-Cross

Isuzu has been working on the BS6 update of the D-Max V-Cross for a while, evident from the multiple spy shots of the model that have emerged on the web in the recent past. Now, the updated model has begun arriving at local dealerships in India, hinting that the launch could be just around the corner.

The most significant update to the Isuzu D-Max V-Cross will be under the hood. The 2.5-litre diesel engine from the outgoing model is expected to make way for a 1.9-litre diesel mill. Reports suggest that the latter will be offered exclusively with a six-speed automatic gearbox. The BS6 D-Max V-Cross could be offered in three trims that include Standard, High Z, and Z Prestige. There will be no changes to the exterior design of the model.

New-gen Skoda Octavia

The fourth-gen Skoda Octavia will be launched in India in April 2021, confirmed Zac Hollis, Director, Skoda Auto India. The model, which was unveiled last year, will be propelled by a 2.0-litre TSI petrol engine producing 187bhp and 320Nm of torque. This motor will be paired to a seven-speed DSG unit.

Feature highlights of the 2021 Skoda Octavia include a new grille with black vertical slats, all LED lighting, Skoda lettering on the bootlid, LED tail lights, a new two-spoke steering wheel, a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 10.25-inch fully digital instrument console, shift-by-wire gear-stick, and a three-zone climate control system.