Cars, SUVs expected to launch in April 2025: Maruti e-Vitara, Kodiaq and more

The Indian automotive industry has been buzzing with activity since the beginning of the year, thanks to the Bharat Mobility Expo. In just three months, we’ve seen a wave of new car launches and unveilings across different segments, keeping car enthusiasts and buyers excited. However, the momentum isn’t slowing down anytime soon. As we step into April, the auto industry is gearing up for yet another eventful month filled with highly anticipated launches. Several major automakers, including Volkswagen, Maruti Suzuki, and Citroen, are preparing to introduce their latest offerings to the market. In this article, we will take a closer look at the upcoming car launches in April 2025.
Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line
The first car on the list is Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line set to launch on April 14, 2025. The Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line is essentially the sportier version of the regular Tiguan and features sporty design elements, additional features and more. The new Tiguan is based on the MQB ‘evo’ platform and measures 4539mm in length, 1639mm in height, and 1842mm in width heavily restyled Tiguan is 30mm longer and has 2680mm of wheelbase.
In terms of design, the SUV gets VW's new design language and features a curvy design compared to the outgoing model, which has boxy dimensions and straight lines. This new design has helped VW to achieve a drag coefficient of 0.28 Cd (down from 0.33Cd). It gets sleek IQ Light HD Matrix headlights, which can deploy 38,400 multi-pixel LEDs. It also gets a thin LED strip that connects both headlights, and it also gets bigger air intakes with a huge black panel in the middle. At the rear, it gets an LED taillight with three individual LED clusters integrated into a black panel running across the tailgate. Other highlights include an R-line front grille, dual-tone alloy wheels, dual-tip exhaust outlets for a sportier stance and much more.
Moving inside, the new Tiguan gets a newly designed dashboard with a 15.1-inch freestanding touchscreen infotainment system with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster. The gear selector is integrated into the steering column and it also gets a HUD display. Features include massaging front seats, ventilated seats, multi-zone climate control, ambient lighting, a panoramic sunroof, a rotary controller with an inbuilt OLED screen, ADAS, Park Assist Pro, remote parking capability and much more.
Talking about the engine, it gets the same 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder, turbo petrol engine with 190 PS of power and 320 nm torque. It comes paired with a 7-speed DSG gearbox, which sends power to all four wheels. The Tiguan will be bought to India via the CBU route and is expected to be priced over Rs 50 lakh (ex-showroom).

Skoda Kodiaq
The second anticipated SUV on the list is the new Skoda Kodiaq. The Kodiaq was revealed at the 2025 Bharat Mobility Expo and is expected to be launched on April 2nd week. The Kodiaq in its second generation gets a new design, improved dynamics, new interior, and additional features and has grown in size and gets revised powertrain and gearbox options. Globally, it’s offered in both five-seat and seven-seat layouts.
The new Kodiaq is based on Škoda’s new design language and the SUV is longer and lower. The SUV has grown by 61mm from 4.69-metres to 4.75-metres but the wheelbase and width remain same at 2.71-metres and 1.8-metres respectively. The SUV gets a sculpted bonnet with a newly designed hexagonal Skoda grille. It also gets a revised Skoda logo finished in Matt dark chrome. The SUV now features sleek split matrix LED headlights with connecting LED strips. Below it gets wide air intakes with a skid plate. Skoda claims the drag Coefficient of the new Kodiaq has been reduced to cd = 0.282. It also gets newly designed alloy wheels ranging from 17 to 20 inches. At the rear, it gets a re-designed tailgate and bumper with an extended roof spoiler. It also gets a redesigned rear apron with an integrated diffuser and the D-pillar gets a dark chrome finish.
The SUV features a newly designed dashboard layout with a big free-standing touchscreen infotainment system with small rotary dials below with a small screen embedded inside. The SUV gets vertically stacked vents with more use of leatherette upholstery. Skoda says that the upholstery is made entirely out of recycled polyester.
In terms of features, the Kodiaq gets a 13.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, a 10-inch digital instrument cluster with a HUD display, 15W wireless smartphone charging with active cooling, unique LED ambient light strip placements and umbrella storage at the front doors. Other expected features include connected car tech, an in-built navigation system, a premium sound system, a performance-oriented features display, a power delivery display and an off-road information display. It’s expected to get a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder, turbo petrol engine with 190 PS of power and 320 nm torque. It comes paired with a 7-speed DSG gearbox, which sends power to all four wheels.
Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara
Next is the much anticipated Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara expected to be launched sometime in April 2025. Revealed at the Bharat Mobility Expo, the e-Vitara is Maruti Suzuki’s first EV in India. The production of the new e-Vitara will begin in the coming months at Maruti’s Gujarat Plant and will be exported to over 100 countries including Europe and Japan. The company also said that the e-Vitara is part of Suzuki’s technology strategy for the next 10 years and Maruti Suzuki will be the exclusive manufacturer of e-Vitara for the world.
The Maruti e-Vitara looks very similar to the eVX concept and packs in a muscular design. At the front, it features tri-LED daytime running lights with a closed-off grille. The lower bumper looks similar to the Brezza and houses a small fog lamp with skid plates. The charging port is placed on the front flanks, and it has a prominent bulge over the rear wheel arch. At the sides, it gets aerodynamically designed alloy wheels which likely measure 18 inches and the rear door handle is placed on the C-pillar.
At the rear, it features connecting taillights with an integrated spoiler. Other highlights include e-Vitara lettering on the centre, a high-mounted stop lamp, a skid plate and there’s also a small squarish fog lamp at the lower part of the bumper. In terms of dimensions, the e-Vitara measures 4,275mm in length, 1,800mm in width, 1,635mm in height and has a generous 2,700mm wheelbase. It has 180mm ground clearance and has a kerb weight of up to 1,900 kgs.
Moving inside, the interior of the e-Vitara looks completely fresh and doesn’t look similar to any other Suzuki products globally. It features floating dual screens for the instrument cluster and the infotainment screen, it also gets a floating centre console finished in gloss black which packs in controls for gear selection, e-brake, and drive mode selection and also has a wireless charging pad. Other highlights include a two-spoke steering wheel, rectangular AC vents with their brushed silver surrounds, rotary drive state selector and leatherette upholstery. It features Level 2 ADAS and seven airbags.
The e-Vitara is built on an all-new Heartect-e platform designed exclusively for EVs. The company claims that it merges the characteristics of a battery electric vehicle (BEV) with the durability of an SUV. The EV features eAxles, which integrate the motor and inverter into a single unit. The e Vitara will be offered with two battery options – 49kWh and 61kWh. The batteries use LFP (Lithium Iron-phosphate) ‘blade’ cells sourced by BYD and the larger 61kWh has a range of up to 500 km on one full charge.
The 49kWh battery will come paired with a single motor placed on the front axle which puts out 144hp. The bigger 61kWh battery also gets single-motor but here it puts out 174hp. Both motors produce identical 189Nm of torque which is surprisingly low compared to other electric SUVs in the market. There’s also an AWD version offered with a dual motor setup, placed one on each axle and this puts out 184hp and 300Nm torque. Suzuki calls the AWD tech in e-Vitara e-AllGrip, it features a Trail mode that engages the brakes on wheels lacking traction while directing torque to the wheels with grip. This system effectively simulates a limited-slip differential.
MG Cyberster
Next is the MG Cyberster, the e-sports car will be the first product under the new ‘MG Select’ sub-brand which was announced recently. The MG Select outlets will feature sales and service facilities and present a new, distinct identity through their dealership aesthetic and communication materials.
The India-spec MG Cyberster will feature a 77kWh battery pack measuring just 110mm in thickness. It comes paired with dual oil-cooled electric motors - one on each axle producing a combined 510hp of power and 725Nm torque. It gets AWD and can sprint from 0-100kph in just 3.2 seconds. MG claims a maximum range of 580km on a single charge (CLTC cycle). The EV will feature a front double-wishbone suspension and a rear five-link independent suspension. Stability at high speeds is enhanced by an evenly balanced 50:50 weight distribution between the front and rear.
The MG Cyberster, first unveiled in 2021 and showcased at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed, is built on a new platform derived from the 2017 E-Motion coupe concept. The EV features sleek LED headlights with DRLs, a sculpted bonnet, and a split air intake. At the rear, it has arrow-shaped tail lights and a divided diffuser. The Cyberster's side profile includes sharp cuts and creases, with diamond-cut alloy wheels ranging from 19 to 20 inches. It also features unique scissor doors. The vehicle measures 4,533 mm in length, 1,912 mm in width, 1,328 mm in height, and has a 2,689 mm wheelbase.
Inside, the car offers three screens, including a vertically stacked infotainment system angled towards the driver. Features include wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, in-built 5G, connected car tech, wireless charging, dual-zone climate control, ventilated seats, and a premium Bose audio system. It will also offer a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, regenerative braking, multiple airbags, Level-2 ADAS, and more. The Cyberster will feature scissor doors that are equipped with radars on each side to ensure maximum safety as they open both upwards and outwards.