BMW XM to Mercedes-Benz EQB: Exciting car to launch in India in December 2022
As we near the end of the year, many automakers are preparing to introduce their latest products to end the year with great success. November is an exciting month for car launches and launches in India, as automakers like Jeep, BYD, Toyota, Tata Motors and Indian electric vehicle maker Pravaig Dynamics showcase a range of products. their. The momentum is expected to continue into December. Four of the exciting product launches slated to take place in December include the BMW XM and BMX X7, while the competition doesn’t give up. Its common thread is that Mercedes-Benz is also ready to bring two of its products, the EQB and the GLB.
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Before the automakers launch their respective products in India in December 2022, here is a summary list of these new cars coming next month.
bmw xm
The BMW XM was launched to the world in September 2022 and it is the second custom model from the M division of the German luxury car brand since the mid-engined M1 supercar was introduced in the late 1960s. 1970. Scheduled to launch in India on December 10, the BMW XM was the first M model to receive a plug-in hybrid powertrain. This bold-looking performance-focused luxury SUV is powered by a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 paired with mild hybrid technology including a single electric motor. The ICE engine alone can produce a maximum capacity of 483 horsepower, while the plug-in hybrid powertrain produces a maximum capacity of 653 horsepower and maximum torque of 800 Nm. The electric motor is designed to generate 194 hp on its own. The SUV has an eight-speed automatic transmission for transmission duties. BMW claims the car can go 80km in pure EV mode.
BMW X7
BMW will introduce an upgraded version of the X7 SUV in India on December 10. Launched in April this year, the facelifted BMW X7 has received a revised front fascia that shows off the company’s new split headlamp design. trademark. Among other key changes, it has a large 14.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. The car manufacturer will provide X7 in two trim options in India. These are xDrive 40i and xDrive 30d. The former has an in-line six-cylinder petrol engine that makes 380 hp, while the second comes with a 352 hp, inline six-cylinder diesel. Both engines are coupled with 48V mild hybrid technology. The SUV is equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission with all-wheel drive as standard.
Mercedes-Benz EQB
Mercedes-Benz is at the forefront of luxury automakers in introducing electric vehicles. The German luxury car brand has hit the market EQC and EQS models in India. The upcoming EQB will be the latest addition to that portfolio. The Mercedes-Benz EQB has a blank front grille flanked by sleek LED headlights and full-width LED taillights at the rear. Globally, the Mercedes-Benz EQB is available in two tuning states. One is a dual-engine 300 4Matic variant making 228 hp, while the higher spec model with 292 hp makes for a 350 4Matic dual-engine guise. It remains to be seen which one will come to India, as Mercedes-Benz has yet to confirm the powertrain details of the model for the Indian market. The Mercedes-Benz EQB is expected to launch in India on December 2.
Mercedes GLB
Besides the EQB, Mercedes-Benz is also set to launch the GLB SUV in India on the same day, December 2. Expected to arrive in India as a CBU Import (CBU) from Mexico, the Mercedes-Benz GLB will arrived here as the second seven-seat model after the GLS. The car has a bulky design that promises an impressive presence on the road. It has a heavily GLA-influenced cabin. The car has a 10.25-inch dual touchscreen infotainment system with voice commands, a panoramic sunroof and dual-sliding seats. Powertrain options for the luxury SUV include a 1.3-liter turbocharged petrol engine mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission and a 2.0-liter diesel engine mated to an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. The gasoline engine can produce a maximum capacity of 163 horsepower and the diesel engine can produce a maximum capacity of 190 horsepower.
First published date: November 27, 2022, 12:00pm IST