Sat Jan 18 03:02:38 UTC 2025: ## Auto Expo 2025: A Spectacular First Day Unveils a Wave of New EVs and ICE Vehicles

**New Delhi, India** – The Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 opened its doors today to a flurry of exciting reveals and launches from major automotive brands. The show floor buzzed with activity, showcasing everything from mass-market electric vehicles (EVs) to luxury models and the return of iconic nameplates.

Maruti Suzuki made a significant splash with the unveiling of its first all-electric vehicle, the e-Vitara. Boasting a claimed range of over 500 km, the e-Vitara will be manufactured in India for both domestic and international markets. Pricing will be announced in March. Toyota also displayed its Urban Cruiser BEV, a rebadged version of the e-Vitara with a slightly different front fascia and a claimed range exceeding 550 km.

Tata Motors dominated the headlines with several key announcements. The iconic Tata Sierra made a comeback, this time powered by an internal combustion engine (ICE), featuring subtle design tweaks. It is expected to utilize either a 2-litre diesel or Tata’s new 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine. The production-ready Harrier EV was also unveiled, confirmed to feature a dual-motor setup and all-wheel drive (AWD). Specifications on the battery pack and electric motors are yet to be released. Further, Tata showcased an evolved version of the Avinya concept, with a new sloping roofline, and updated versions of the Safari, Nexon EV, and Harrier EV, in new “Bandipur” and “Stealth” editions.

Hyundai announced pricing for its most affordable EV in India, the Creta Electric, starting at Rs 17.99 lakh. Offering a claimed range of 473 km, it will be available in four variants.

MG Motor unveiled two new models for the Indian market: the Cyberster, a two-door all-electric sports car, and the M9, a premium electric MPV. Both will be sold through MG Select outlets.

Kia showcased the facelifted EV6 and the Carnival Hi Limousine, marking the global debut of the latter. Skoda unveiled three new generation models (Superb, Kodiaq, and Octavia vRS) and two new EVs, the Elroq and Vision 7S.

BMW launched a long-wheelbase (LWB) version of its iX1, priced at Rs 49 lakh, with a 66.4 kWh battery and a claimed range of 531 km. The vehicle will be locally produced.

Mercedes-Benz made a strong showing with seven models, including the G-Wagon Electric, the E-Class LWB AMG Line, and several Maybach and AMG models.

The first day of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 clearly demonstrates the burgeoning Indian automotive market and the strong push towards electric mobility.

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