July 2021 has seen a slew of new cars being launched in the market. This time, most of the launches are concentrated in the premium, luxury end of the market. Here are all the new cars launched you need to know about the newly launched hot wheels in July 2021.
Mercedes-AMG E53 and E63 S
Hot on the heels of the price announcement of the BMW M5 Competition in India, Mercedes-Benz has launched the new E63 S in India on July 15, 2021. Mercedes-Benz will, for the first time, also launch the E 53 sedan in India as a new entry-level model in the E-Class AMG line-up. Both these models have a standard length wheelbase as opposed to the long wheelbase version of the standard E-Class in India.
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Under the hood, the Mercedes-AMG E 53 is powered by a 3.0-litre, inline-6, twin-turbo petrol engine that comes coupled to a 48V mild-hybrid system. The powertrain produces 435hp and 520Nm. Meanwhile, the Mercedes-AMG E63 S will be powered by a full-blown 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbo engine that produces 612hp and 850Nm. Both versions of the AMG-spec E-Class are offered with a 9-speed automatic gearbox and Mercedes’ 4Matic+ all-wheel-drive system.
Lamborghini Huracan STO
The Huracan STO is arguably one of the most track-focused Lamborghini models to officially go on sale in India. Slated for a mid July launch the Lamborghini Huracan STO is essentially a road-homologated version of the Huracan Super Trofeo EVO race car. The Huracan STO is a thoroughly track-focused machine with downforce, cooling efficiency and lightweight being at its core.
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The Huracan STO is rear-wheel drive only, deriving 640hp and 565Nm of torque from the screaming naturally aspirated, 5.0L V10 engine, which comes mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. This makes it the most powerful road-going rear-wheel-drive Huracan. Featuring a host of mechanical upgrades over the standard Huracan, Lamborghini claims the Huracan STO can sprint from 0-100kph in just 3.0 seconds, 0.3 seconds quicker than the Huracan RWD Coupe.
Audi e-tron, e-tron Sportback
The Audi e-tron SUV and the e-tron Sportback will be Audi’s first all-electric offerings in India, joining the likes of the Jaguar I-Pace and the Mercedes-Benz EQC. The German carmaker has already commenced bookings for the e-tron SUV and Sportback.
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Both the Audi e-tron and the e-tron Sportback in their 55 Quattro configuration come with a dual-motor setup, drawing power from a 95kWh battery pack. The electric powertrain produces 360hp and 561Nm in the standard drive mode, but it also gets an additional boost function, which increases the output to 408hp and 664Nm. Both models have a WLTP claimed range of between 359-484km.
Jaguar F-Pace SVR
Earlier last month, Jaguar launched the F-Pace facelift in India, and now, they are going to follow it up with the performance-focused SVR version of the F-Pace. Jaguar has already opened bookings for the F-Pace SVR in India. In line with the recently launched F-Pace facelift, the SVR model gets similar exterior cosmetic upgrades and then some more, along with a heavily revised interior as well.
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Under the hood, the Jaguar F-Pace SVR is powered by a 5.0-litre supercharged V8 petrol engine that produces 550hp and 700Nm (20Nm more than before). The engine comes mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox. The F-Pace SVR gets upgrades to the suspension and steering for better driving dynamics, along with software revisions for the drive modes and recalibrated brakes.
