Despite a slew of new launches, carmakers didn’t shy away from updating existing models, to keep them fresh in the market
Honda City Facelift
Honda has refreshed its most popular offering by giving the City a midlife update with minor design changes, offering ADAS tech on non-hybrid models and a new lower trim for the hybrid powertrain. The fifth-gen City made its way to our shores in 2020 before it got its first midlife update. For the full review of the Honda City.
Tata Nexon / Nexon EV
Tata introduced the Nexon back in 2017. Since then, the sub-compact SUV has had multiple variants, a design update, and various editions; But Tata has gone all-out for the 2023 facelift. The list of updates includes a new modern exterior design, fresh interiors with an updated dashboard layout, new features, and even a new gearbox for the turbo-petrol engine. The all-electric version also gets similar treatment but now gets even more range. Read more about these SUVs in our first drive report.
Tata Harrier
Tata Safari
Kia Seltos
The Seltos announced Kia’s entry into the Indian market back in 2019. Since then, the compact SUV has been a popular choice thanks to its premium design, feature-loaded interior and multiple powertrain options. For the 2023 facelift, Kia has gone with the “don’t fix what isn’t broken” approach. The new Seltos gets visual updates, additional features as well as a new turbo-petrol engine. Our first drive report covers the Seltos in more detail.
Mercedes GLE
The updated GLE comes with minor exterior updates, a new steering wheel, and the latest MBUX infotainment. Available with a 2-litre diesel as well as both 3-litre petrol and diesel engines, with the higher variants of the SUV getting air suspension as well. Mercedes has also offered a long list of features on the SUV. Do read our launch story for further details.
Hyundai i20 / i20 N Line
The Hyundai i20 facelift gets similar styling as its European counterpart, new features, and updated LED headlights and tail lamps. Only a single engine option is offered with the regular i20, but those wanting more can opt for the more powerful i20 N Line with a 1-litre turbo-petrol engine. For further details, read up on our detailed article on the same.
MG Hector / Hector Plus
The Hector and Hector Plus have been around since 2019 in the Indian market. While MG did keep updating the SUVs over time, 2023 marks a major revamp for them. You get a bolder looking fascia while the interior has been updated with an even larger touchscreen infotainment system. Also, MG has plonked in Level 2 ADAS features on the SUVs. Read more about these SUVs in our launch report.
BMW X7
The flagship BMW SUV gets a few styling updates, especially the front, with a bold fascia. Meanwhile, the insides get the large curved displays which run off the BMW’s latest iDrive 8 system. The SUV is offered with all-wheel-drive and a choice of petrol or diesel powertrains with mild-hybrid tech. You can read in detail about the X7 in our launch report.
Audi Q8 e-tron
The Audi Q8 e-tron is nothing but the facelifted e-tron with a new name. Design changes are very minor, but the biggest talking point about the Audi electric SUV is the presence of a larger battery pack, allowing you to travel that extra distance before stopping for charging. Read more about the Audi Q8 e-tron in our launch story.
Bonus - Kia Sonet
If you thought the list ended here, we have a bonus car for you. Though it was just unveiled, the Kia Sonet facelift will officially launch next month. For the 2024 Sonet, Kia has upped its game with updated styling, new features and brought back the manual gearbox with the 1.5-litre diesel engine. With the price announcement scheduled for next month, the Sonet will be the first new car from the Korean carmaker in 2024. Read more about the sub-4m SUV in our unveiling story here.
Which amongst these facelifts will you consider if you were in the market for an upgrade? Let us know in the comments.
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