Auto Expo 2023 India LIVE Updates, Day 1: New-gen Kia Carnival (KA4) breaks cover!

Lexus India announced that the bookings for the SUV will open from today and the prices will be announced by the end of Q1 2023

The Lexus RX 350h Luxury SUV will be powered by a 2.5-litre petrol engine paired with electronically controlled CVT and AWD. The engine produces 246 bhp of power.

The RX 500h FSport performance is powered by a 2.4-litre turbo petrol engine coupled with an electric motor. Lexus claims that the SUV can sprint from 0-100 in just 6.2 seconds

Lexus India announced that the RX SUV will be available in two models RX 500h F Sport performance and RX 350h Luxury

Lexus India announced that the Lexus LM will be launched in India later this year

A host of cars and bikes are yet to be revealed at the 2023 Auto Expo Day 1. Stay tuned to this space for new reveals from Tata Motors, Benelli-Keeway, and Toyota, Lexus.

Build Your Dreams (BYD) has introduced a new colour option for the Atto 3 electric SUV, i.e. Forest Green.

Take a look at the BYD Seal electric sedan.

China's BYD has announced Seal electric sedan for India, which comes with a 700 km claimed range! Exact launch dates are yet to be ascertained.

Here's the side as well as the rear profile of the Kia KA4 MPV.

The Kia KA4 i.e. new-gen Carnival has been revealed at the 2023 Auto Expo!

Next-gen Carnival (KA4) will be Kia's next luxurious offering in India. It comes with slide flex second row, ADAS, dual sunroof, rear occupant alert and more.

To know more details about the Hyundai IONIQ 5, read our launch report here.

The IONIQ 5 comes with V2L function that can supply up to 3.6 kw of power. The V2L port is located under the second-row seats, and it can be activated when the car is on. Another V2L port is located at the charging port on the vehicle exterior. Using a converter, IONIQ 5 owners can charge high-power electric equipment. Moreover, the outside port provides power even when the vehicle is turned off.

The King of Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan, Hyundai's brand ambassador from the past 25 years launched the made-in-India IONIQ 5 at the 2023 Auto Expo.

Hyundai has launched the made-in-India Ioniq 5 at a starting price of Rs 44.95 lakh (ex-showroom), which means that it undercuts the Kia EV6 by Rs 16 lakh!

Based on the e-GMP dedicated EV platform, the Ioniq 5 shares underpinnings with the Kia EV6. However, unlike the EV6 which is a direct import, the Ioniq 5 will be locally assembled, meaning that it will undercut its cousin.

Stay tuned to this space for all updates on the Ioniq 5, including the price.

Take a look at the Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV, revealed at the 2023 Auto Expo.

Volvo and Eicher Motors' joint venture has unveiled India's longest 13.5m electric bus at the 2023 Auto Expo. The JV has also revealed Eicher Pro 2049 electric 4.9T GVW truck.

To know more about the MG 4 EV electric hatch and eHS plug-in hybrid, click here.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor has showcased the previous-gen Prius at the Auto Expo 2023, along with the flex-fuel Corolla Altis, Innova Hycross among other offerings

Apart from the satin black Grand Vitara, the company has also showcased the Brezza in satin black and satin blue. Here's your first look at the satin black Brezza.

While the Ioniq 5 is the big Hyundai launch, the company is also expected to showcase the facelifted Creta, with a launch set to take place in the coming months.

The next big launch at the 2023 Auto Expo will be the Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV, which will revealed in the country late last year. Stay tuned to this space for all updates on the Ioniq 5 launch, as well as other Hyundai unveils including Creta facelift.

To know more about the 2023 MG Hector and Hector Plus facelift in detail, head to our launch report here.

Here's the new 2023 MG Hector facelift in all its glory, showcased at the Auto Expo in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

Delhi-based auto component maker JBM Auto has revealed a range of new buses, including City/Intercity and Galaxy Coach.

To know more about the Maruti Suzuki eVX electric SUV concept, read our detailed launch report here.

The MG 4 EV gets a 64 kWh battery pack for a 450 km range on a single charge. The electric motor on the EV puts out 203 PS of maximum power. The MG 4 EV could be launched in the Indian market in the coming years.

Apart from MG and Maruti Suzuki that have revealed their vehicles so far, Hyundai, Tata, Toyota, Lexus, Kia & BYD will also be showcasing their products at today's Auto Expo 2023 Day 1.

The 2023 MG Hector 5-seater is priced from Rs 14.72 lakh, while the new Hector Plus 7-seater is priced from Rs 17.49 lakh. The 6-seat Hector Plus now starts from Rs 20.14 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom).

Apart from launching the MG Hector facelift at the 2023 Auto Expo and the MG 5 EV reveal, the company has also showcased the eHS plug in hybrid.

Along with the Hector facelift, the company has also showcased the MG 4 electric hatchback at the 2023 Auto Expo.

MG Motor has launched the 2023 Hector in the Indian market at a starting price of Rs 14.73 lakh, going up to Rs 22.4 lakh (ex-showroom).

Maruti Suzuki says it plans to bring the production version of the concept eVX to life by 2025. Stay tuned to this space for more updates on new Maruti Suzuki cars, as well as cars from other brands.

Apart from the eVX concept EV, Maruti Suzuki has also showcased satin black editions of the Grand Vitara as well as the Brezza at the Auto Expo 2023.

The eVX measures 4,300mm in length, 1,800mm in width, and stands 1,600mm tall.

Based on a new dedicated EV platform, it gets a 60kWh battery pack, which will be able to provide a range of up to 550 km.

Maruti Suzuki has revealed its first ever electric vehicle (EV) concept - the eVX SUV.

Day 1 of this year's Auto Expo is set to start with the big reveal of the Maruti Suzuki electric SUV concept.

Maruti Suzuki is all set to reveal some interesting new products at the Auto Expo 2023. Stay tuned to this space for all updates.

Some of the big car reveals expected to happen at the Auto Expo 2023 include Maruti Suzuki Jimny 5-door, a Maruti Suzuki electric SUV concept, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Toyota Land Cruiser LC300, new-gen Kia Carnival, Kia EV9 concept, Tata Punch EV, and Tata Altroz EV.

The Auto Expo 2023 is being held at India Expo Mart in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh near JP Golf Course. The nearest metro station is Knowledge Park II (Aqua Line).

Some manufacturers have decided to skip this year’s Auto Expo, including the likes of Mahindra, Skoda Auto Volkswagen Group, Citroen, Nissan, Renault, BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz and Honda.

Other participants include BYD, Tork Motors, Okinawa Autotech, Hero Electric, Log9, Omege Seiki and more.

A host of carmaking giants are set to participate at the event, including Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Kia, MG, Toyota as well as Tata.