Top 5 Upcoming Cars & SUVs In India – August 2023

Published: Monday, July 31, 2023, 10:24 [IST]

August is a very important month for many car manufacturers as it is a great time to launch new products in India. New automobiles launched this month get good sales figures due to the sales push achieved around the festive season.

Thanks to new launches, automakers can also attract more customers to the showrooms, which is likely to boost overall sales figures. As such, here's a list of the top 5 upcoming cars in August 2023.

Tata Punch CNG

The CNG version of the Tata Punch SUV is expected to be launched in the first half of August 2023. The model will feature Tata's famed twin-cylinder CNG technology, and as a result,, it is expected to come with an impressive boot space.

In terms of powertrain, the Tata Punch CNG will use a 1.2-litre, naturally-aspirated engine with 72.5bhp and 103Nm of torque (CNG mode). However, in petrol mode, this engine will produce a healthier 84.48bhp and 113Nm of torque.

Audi Q8 e-tron

The upcoming Audi Q8 e-tron recently made its debut in India and it will be made available in both SUV and coupe body styles. Also, the model will be available in two trim levels - 50 and 55.

That being said, the 50 trim comes equipped with a 95kWh battery, whereas the 55 trim comes with a 114kWh battery pack. Powering the Audi Q8 e-tron are a pair of electric motors with a combined 408bhp and 660Nm of torque.

New-Gen Mercedes-Benz GLC

Mercedes-Benz recently unveiled the upcoming next-generation GLC SUV. The German automaker already has high hopes for this upcoming SUV in the Indian luxury SUV segment. Also, the model will be available in two guises - GLC 300 and GLC 220d.

Both powertrain options displace 2.0-litres and get a 23bhp, 48V integrated starter motor and 4Matic all-wheel drive system. Standout features include a 12.3-inch digital driver's display, an 11.9-inch infotainment unit and many more.

Toyota Rumion

We already know that Toyota sells a few rebadged Maruti Suzuki models in India. Now, the Japanese automaker is expected to launch the Toyota Rumion (based on the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga) in India ahead of the festive season in the country.

Volvo C40 Recharge

Volvo has already revealed the upcoming C40 Recharge electric vehicle in India. Furthermore, the model is propelled by two electric motors together producing 402bhp and 660Nm of peak torque. Also, the energy for these electric motors is stored in a large 78kWh battery pack.

We expect this upcoming electric vehicle from Volvo to be launched in mid-August. Furthermore, the upcoming Volvo C40 Recharge electric vehicle is expected to receive good response from its target audience.

Thoughts About Upcoming Cars In August 2023

The launch of the above-listed models sure looks very exciting. Moreover, we expect all of the new launches to be very successful in India given the respective growth and potential of each respective segment.