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New upcoming cars launching in India in May 2017 – Isuzu MU-X & Maruti Suzuki Dzire

Here is a list of upcoming new cars that will be launched in India in May 2017, which include the Maruti Suzuki Dzire and the Isuzu MU-X.

The Indian automotive industry has started 2017 with a bang!! There is lot to cheer for Indian consumers as car manufacturers have already launched various new products as well as facelift’s since January 2017. The list include cars like Tata Hexa, Maruti Suzuki Ignis, Maruti Baleno RS, Tata Tigor, 2017 Honda City facelift, Hyundai Xcent 2017 facelift, the all-new Honda WR-V and the Toyota Innova Crysta Touring Sport, which is launched at 17.79 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). We have also seen luxury car launches like the Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB, the Lamborghini Aventador S and the Lamborghini Huracan RWD Spyder. Indian consumers will be spoilt for choice as, later in the day, Japanese carmaker Isuzu will launch the all-new Isuzu MU-X full-size SUV, while country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki will soon launch the new Maruti Suzuki Dzire in India on May 16, 2017. Also Read: Upcoming new Maruti Suzuki cars to launch in India in 2017-18; Dzire, Vitara Brezza Petrol, Swift & S-Cross

Isuzu MU-X – The Isuzu MU-X is essentially the SUV version based on the D-Max V-Cross pickup truck. The MU-X will replace the Isuzu MU-7 in the company s product line-up in India and will be manufactured locally at Isuzu s facility in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. Powering the Isuzu MU-X will be a 3.0-litre turbo-charged diesel engine that is capable of producing 174 BHP of maximum power and 380 Nm of peak torque. This engine will come mated to a 5-speed manual transmission that will send power to all four wheels via an AWD drive-train. The MU-X will also get an automatic gearbox as an option. Read More: 2017 Maruti Suzuki Dzire diesel to be most fuel efficient car in India; mileage figures leaked

In terms of features, the Isuzu MU-X will come loaded with a touch-screen infotainment system, auto climate control system, cruise control, leather upholstery for seats, reverse parking sensors and rear parking camera, traction control system, hill hold control and the likes. The Isuzu MU-X is expected to be priced in the range of INR 25 lakh to INR 30 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The MU-X will compete against the Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and the upcoming Skoda Kodiaq. Read More: 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan features leaked ahead of official launch in India

Launch Date 11 May 2017

Expected Price INR 25 lakh to INR 30 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi)

Maruti Suzuki Dzire Maruti Suzuki recently showcased the new generation DZire in India. Based on the upcoming 2017 Swift hatchback and underpinned by the HEARTECT platform, the new Maruti DZire sports completely redesigned exteriors and interiors. As compared to the old model, the car is now safer, both, in terms of structural design as well as safety package. The new DZire gets dual airbags, ABS with EBD and ISOFIX mounts as standard across the range, while comfort features include a 7-inch touch-screen infotainment system, automatic climate control system, leather steering wheel, dual-tone interiors, parking sensors with camera and engine start/stop button among others. Also Read: Maruti Dzire 2017 India launch on May 16; Price in India, images, interior & specs – Everything you should know

Under the hood, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire will continue to be powered by a 1.2-litre K-series petrol and 1.3-litre MJD diesel engine. The K12B petrol engine produces 84 BHP of power and 114 Nm of torque while the MultiJet diesel engine churns out 74 BHP of power against a peak torque of 190 Nm. Both the engines come mated to a 5-speed manual transmission while a 5-speed AGS (AMT) gearbox is available as an option from the second trim level. Maruti Suzuki has already started taking bookings for the new DZire in India at an amount of INR 11,000. The new Maruti DZire is expected to be priced in the range of INR 6 lakh to INR 9 lakh(ex-showroom Delhi). Read More: Maruti Suzuki Dzire 2017 unveiled; Seven things to know

Launch Date 16 May 2017

Expected Price INR 6 lakh to INR 9 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi)