Fri Jan 17 17:02:29 UTC 2025: **India’s Auto Expo 2025 Opens with a Bang: Electric Vehicles and New Models Take Center Stage**

NEW DELHI – The Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, India’s largest automotive show, kicked off Friday with a flurry of new launches and reveals, showcasing the country’s burgeoning automotive industry. The six-day event, held across three venues (Bharat Mandapam and Yashobhoomi in New Delhi, and Expo Mart in Greater Noida), features major players from across passenger vehicles, two-wheelers, and commercial vehicles.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the expo, highlighting the Indian auto industry’s future-ready status and immense potential. He noted the growing demand and India’s position as a key player in the future of mobility.

**Key Highlights from Day 1:**

* **Electric Vehicle Push:** Electric vehicles dominated the first day. Hyundai launched the Creta EV, its first mass-market EV in India, priced from ₹17.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Maruti Suzuki unveiled the e-Vitara, its first electric SUV, promising a 500 km range. Other electric vehicle highlights included the BMW X1 LWB EV and the Kia EV6 (bookings open, pricing in March). Porsche showcased the Taycan facelift and Macan EV. BYD unveiled its Yangwang U8 plug-in hybrid SUV.

* **New Launches and Reveals:** Several other significant launches and reveals included: Skoda’s product offensive, including the new Kodiaq and upcoming Superb and Octavia RS; Mercedes-Benz’s Concept CLA, previewing future electric car designs; Hero MotoCorp’s new Xtreme and Xpulse motorcycles and Xoom scooters; and Suzuki’s Gixxer SF 250 flex-fuel motorcycle and e-Access electric scooter. Tata Motors showcased the Avinya X concept and the Harrier EV with self-driving technology, and the production version of the Tata Sierra ICE. DC Design showcased the DC2 Mercury, a modified Humvee.

* **International Presence:** Several international brands made significant appearances, including VinFast, showcasing its VF3, VF7, and VF9 electric cars, signifying the brand’s entry into the Indian market.

**Notable Absences:** Some major brands, including Audi, Jeep, Citroen, and Nissan, were absent from this year’s expo.

The Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 is expected to continue to draw large crowds and unveil further innovations throughout its run, cementing India’s growing role in the global automotive landscape.

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