New car launches in India in May 2022

May 2022 will witness a slew of car launches across brands and segments. The varied range includes a hybrid sedan, a full-size SUV,  a new variant for a compact SUV, and two EVs. What all does this month have in store in terms of car launches? Let's find out.

Tata Nexon EV Long-Range:

Tata Motors will launch the long-range Nexon EV in India on 11 May. The model is currently powered by a 30.2kWh battery pack that produces 125bhp and 245Nm of torque, with a claimed range of 312kms. While the former is expected to remain largely unchanged, the latter is expected to increase to over 400kms. To know more about the 2022 Nexon EV, click here.

Honda City e:HEV

The Honda City e:HEV, also known as the City hybrid, will be launched in India on 4 May, 2022. Bookings for the model are currently underway for an amount of Rs 21,000. To know more about the hybrid sedan, click here and read our review.

Skoda Kushaq Monte Carlo

Skoda is working on a sportier iteration of the Kushaq SUV, known as the Kushaq Monte Carlo. To be launched in India on 9 May, 2022, the new variant from the Czech brand gets cosmetic updates and new features, details of which are available here.

New Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Mercedes-Benz will unveil the new India-spec C-Class on 5 May, followed by the launch and price announcement that is scheduled to take place on 10 May, 2022. Unveiled last year, the rival to the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, and the  Jaguar XE will get a revised exterior design and refreshed interiors. Also on offer could be hybrid engines at launch. To know more about the updated model, click here.

BMW i4

BMW showcased the i4 in the country last week, and the company has now confirmed that the model will be launched on 26 May, 2022. Expected to be available in a single variant known as eDrive 40, which features a 83.9kWh battery pack. This variant produces 335bhp and 430Nm of torque, and is claimed to offer a WLTP-certified range of 590kms. To know more about the i4, click here.

Jeep Meridian

Jeep unveiled the Meridian seven-seat SUV in the country last month. The carmaker is now expected to launch the Compass-based model in mid-May. The Meridian is powered by a 2.0-litre diesel engine producing 168bhp and 350Nm of torque. Paired to a six-speed manual unit or a nine-speed torque converter automatic unit, power is sent to all four wheels via the 4x4 system. We have driven the Meridian and you can read our review here.

Kia EV6

The Kia EV6 will be the brand's first electric vehicle in India, bookings for which are scheduled to begin on 26 May. To be imported via the CBU route, the model is globally offered with a choice of two battery packs including a 58kWh unit and a 77.4kWh unit. To know all about the EV6, click here.