The Future Of Luxury: Upcoming Premium Cars In India

Updated: Monday, May 27, 2024, 16:32 [IST]

The Indian luxury car market is looking pretty interesting as luxury car makers are planning to introduce a plethora of new models in the Indian car market. That being said, here is a list of the top upcoming luxury cars in the Indian automobile market.

New Mercedes Benz E-Class

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class will soon get a general update in India, arriving in the long-wheelbase format only. Mercedes is expected to retain the 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbo-petrol, 2.0-litre, four-cylinder diesel, and 3.0-litre in-line six-cylinder diesel engine options. It will be 15mm longer, 20mm wider, and 17mm longer than its predecessor.

New BMW 5 Series

The new BMW i5's ICE counterpart, the next-gen 5 Series, will launch in India this festive season. The BMW 5 Series will come in a long wheelbase guise, unlike the i5, which gets the regular wheelbase option in India.

Audi Q6 e-tron

The Q6 e-tron is the first Audi built on the Group's PPE platform. The electric SUV will arrive in the country by the end of this year. It is likely to be offered with an 83kWh battery pack and two-wheel drive, priced between Rs 70 lakh and Rs 80 lakh.

Audi Q8 Facelift

The Audi Q8 facelift made its global debut in September last year. The updated SUV gets a light makeover and a feature upgrade. The Q8 facelift will likely continue to be a full import and is expected to retain its existing powertrains.

Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV

The Mercedes-Maybach EQS will be available in '680’ form – a 108.4kWh battery, two electric motors with a total output of 653bhp and 950Nm, and a range of up to 600km. This luxurious SUV can sprint to 100km/h in 4.4 seconds. Expect prices to be in the Rs 4 crore region.

Mercedes Benz GLC Coupe

The GLC Coupe will be a stylish alternative to the GLC SUV with a similar design but a raked roofline and plunging tailgate. The Coupe is likely to share its 2.0-litre turbo-petrol and 2.0-litre diesel powertrain options with the SUV, and a performance-oriented AMG version is also likely to be on offer.

Mercedes Benz GLB Facelift

The GLB facelift will arrive in the coming months with cosmetic changes and infotainment system updates. The petrol and diesel engines with the 4MATIC all-wheel drive system are expected to remain unchanged. Prices will likely be in the Rs 65 lakh-70 lakh range.

New Mini Countryman

The third-gen Mini Countryman, which made its global debut in September 2023, is now headed to India. The SUV is larger than its predecessor and offered with three petrol and an all-electric powertrain overseas.

Design changes include an octagonal front grille, revamped headlights, and tail lights. The new minimalistic cabin layout is seen on the Cooper. Expect specs for the India-spec new Mini Countryman to be available closer to the launch.

New Mini Cooper Electric

Unveiled alongside the new Countryman, the new Cooper Electric is built on a dedicated EV platform. Likely to be launched in the third quarter of this year, the new Cooper electric is globally available in two variants: Cooper E with 184hp front-mounted motor and a 40.7kWh battery with a 305km range; and Cooper SE with 218hp and a larger 54.2kWh battery that gives it a claimed range of 402km.

DriveSpark Thinks

Looking at the upcoming luxury cars in India, we expect the luxury car market in India to gain good momentum in the country. Moreover, the ever-broadening luxury car market is a good indication of growing wealth among the elites.