Auto Expo 2023 Day 1 Highlights: Launches, Showcases, & More

We are on the ground at the Auto Expo 2023 where the first press conference of the day is about to commence. First up is Maruti Suzuki and they have a new product that they will be unveiling soon.

Hisashi Takeuchi, MD and CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd now takes the stage. Says Maruti Suzuki remains committed to the long-term growth story of India. Maruti Suzuki committed to bringing new product, technologies and investments to India.

Maruti Suzuki will be unveiling the new Concept eVX shortly. The concept is expected to preview an upcoming production EV from the company in coming years.

Toshihiro Suzuki, President, Suzuki Motor Corporation now on stage to talk about the new eVX concept. The concept previews a global EV from the company and will make production by 2025.

Suzuki Group will invest Rs 100 billion into the production and development of battery electric vehicles and battery packs.

Here it is. The new Maruti Suzuki Concept eVX electric SUV.

Up next is MG, and MG India's Chief Commercial Officer has taken stage. Let's see what the brand has to offer.

MG's first car at the Auto Expo 2023 is the new MG Hector, here's a closer look.

MG has launched the new Hector in India. The SUV is offered in 5-seater, 6-seater, & 7-seater variants. Prices start from Rs. 14.72 lakhs.

Graves Cotton unveiled three new electric scooters under the Ampere brand at the Auto Expo 2023 - the NXG, NXU and the Primus. The company has also opened bookings for the Primus.

Bookings for the new Ampere Primus are open against a payment of Rs 999 with prices to be announced later this quarter.

Ashok Leyland has completed 75 years and revealed a new logo to commemorate the occasion.

Ashok Leyland working on hydrogen internal combustion engines, hydrogen fuel cell commercial vehicles as well as CNG and LNG fueling options in a bid to achieve Net Zero emissions.

Ashok Leyland unveils new 12 tonne Boss EV Intermediate Commercial Vehicle at the Auto Expo.

Ashok Leyland also reveals new Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle based on the modular AVTR platform.

Switch Mobility CEO Mahesh Babu is now on stage to talk about the EV sister brand of Ashok Leyland. Says that the company has expanded its market share from 2 per cent to 18 per cent in its first year.

Switch Mobility will now be entering the light commercial vehicle segment.

Switch Mobility reveals new IeV LCV series targeting last-mile and mid-mile services.

Ashok Leyland stall has multiple alternative fueled models on display including a 14-seater Dost-based CNG van, CNG-powered sleeper bus, and LNG and fuel cell electirc trucks.

Hyundai is set to announce prices for the Ioniq 5 at the Auto Expo 2023 soon.

Aside from the Ioniq 5 launch, Hyundai has also showcased its second born-electric model, the new Ioniq 6 sedan at its stall.

Unsoo Kim, MD and CEO, Hyundai India takes the stage to talk about the new Ioniq 5.

Hyundai pulls the covers off of the Ioniq 5 at the Auto Expo. Prices to be announced shortly.

Ioniq 5 gets twin 12.3-inch displays inside the cabin. Also gets multiple language UI support along with allowing users to control vehicle functions via Google Assistant and Alexa devices.

Ioniq 5 will be avaialbe in three colour options - Midnight Black, Optic White and Gravity Gold (matte finish)

Here are some of the specifications of the new Ioniq 5

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has been launched in India at an introductory price of Rs. 44.95 lakh (Ex-showroom).

Next up is Kia, and the twin brand of Hyundai has two new cars under the covers, the EV9 full-sized electric SUV, and the KA4, which will replace the Carnival in India.

Kia has taken the wraps off the EV9 electric concept SUV.

& up next, here's your first look at the Kia KA4 MPV.

BYD has launched a new limited edition green colour for its Atto 3 electric SUV.

The EV specific Chinese brand also showcased its Seal electric sedan, which will make its way to the Indian market sometime this year.

Lexus has debuted the RX SUV at the Auto Expo 2023, and the bookings for the same are now also open.

Keeway has added yet another new model to its India line-up, the retro-styled SR 250. The SR 250 is powered by a 225 cc engine and is priced at Rs 1.49 lakh (ex-showroom).

Pune-based Tork Motors has unveiled the updated Kratos R at its stall at the Expo along with debuting the new Kratos X.

Tata Motors Commercial vehicles have also introduced a new range of commercial vehicles, with LNG and electric powertrains. These include vehicles from small tippers like the Ace EV, up to large trucks.

Tata Motors have also introduced fuel cell EVs, which includes the Starbus FCEV, India's first hydrogen fuel cell powered bus.

Tata Motors also unveiled a hydrogen combustion powered semi, called Tata Prima H2.

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Managing Director, Shailesh Chandra has taken stage for the next big announcements.

Tata Motors has unveiled two new power packed engines with 1.2-litre & 1.5-litre capacities.

Tata Motors has also unveiled iCNG versions of the Altroz & Punch.

Tata has also unveiled an ICE version of its Curvv concept.

Tata's Avinya EV concept has also made its public debut at the 2023 Auto Expo.

And now for the big announcement, Tata Motors has unveiled an electrified version of the Harrier SUV, an an AWD guise. Here's your first look of the Harrier.EV

Tata Motors has also showcased an updated version of the Sierra EV concept at the Auto Expo 2023.

Tata has also lined up two more CNG models for India - the Punch and Altroz iCNG. Both models showcased some new features over the petrol models and featured new dual-cylinder tech which Tata says frees up boot space.

Maruti Suzuki isn't yet finished with its new model reveals. There are two new production models lined up to be revealed today one of which will be the India-spec Jimny and the other a new SUV.