The remaining months of this year are going to witness major changes and dynamics in the MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle) sector of India. The main reason for this is that various carmakers have announced plans to introduce new MPV models in the market.
In particular, leading companies like Kia, MG and Nissan have announced that they will bring new vehicles towards different price brackets. This will not only see an unexpected growth in the MPV category in the Indian automobile market, but also provide new choices to the users. These new models are expected to be very popular among the people as they have technological improvements, high electric travel capacity, and modern features.
1.Kia Clavis EV
The Kia Clavis EV is the electric version of Kia’s Carens Clavis model. This model is expected to be available at dealers in India in the coming months. It will be available in India in the coming months. It will have minor changes in the exterior design and some modern features added to the interior.
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The car is likely to come with the two battery options used in the Creta Electric car. On a single charge, the model is said to be able to travel more than 450 kilometers. There are few direct competitors to this model when it is launched in India. The starting price of this electric MPV is expected to be around Rs 19 lakh.
2.MG M9
MG’s new model, the M9, is a premium all-electric MPV. The vehicle will be launched in India soon, and bookings for it have already begun. The M9 model will be available in three different colors, namely Cardiff Black, Luminous White and Mystic Grey. This MPV model will be sold exclusively through MG’s premium dealerships called ‘MG Select’. The same dealerships will also sell the soon-to-be-launched MG Cyberster. The M9 vehicle is designed to attract a unique segment of customers due to its electric engine.
MG’s M9 is a high-end electric MPV. Although it looks similar to the Kia Carnival, its main difference is that it is an all-electric vehicle. Therefore, it does not have any direct competitors in the Indian market at the moment.
This car has a large battery with a capacity of 90 kWh. With the help of this, this vehicle has a lot of power. That is, it will generate 245 bhp of horse power. This is very powerful for a vehicle. At the same time, the vehicle moves easily and smoothly because it has a torque (pushing force) of 350 Nm.
This MPV can travel continuously for about 430 kilometers on a single full charge. This is the value tested according to the European standard WLTP.
Since this vehicle is designed to target premium customers, its price is expected to be around ₹65 lakh (ex-showroom). Many modern facilities and technological features built into it make it a very classy, modern MPV.
3.Nissan B-MPV
Nissan is developing a new MPV vehicle based on the CMF-A+ platform used in the Renault Kiger. This vehicle is being developed to attract more competitors towards the Indian market. Importantly, it will be priced lower than other MPVs due to its high localisation. The vehicle will be manufactured at the Renault-Nissan joint venture in Tamil Nadu.
The MPV will be offered with two petrol engines. One is a 1.0-litre naturally aspirated engine and the other is a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine. These will be mated to manual and automatic gearbox options. This will give customers a choice of options.
After the launch of the MPV, Nissan will also be introducing a new C-Shakti SUV. This SUV will compete directly with the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, and Honda Elevate, which are very popular in India. Since Nissan has already teased the SUV, it is certain that it will follow the company’s latest global design philosophy. It is likely to be a hit with customers.
In conclusion, these three MPV models — Kia Clavis EV, MG M9 and Nissan B-MPV — are designed to target users with different needs and price points, with their own unique features. On one hand, Kia and MG offer solutions for those who want more range and technological features in electric vehicles. On the other hand, Nissan’s MPV, with its economically accessible price and practical engine options, is set to be a family-friendly choice. Therefore, there is no doubt that these three models will soon occupy a prominent place in the Indian market.
