Coming Soon (Cars)

Though the Indian automotive scene did face some headwinds due to the slowdown followed by the Coronavirus pandemic, manufacturers across the country are now trying to steady their ships and surge ahead as the ‘new normal’ takes over. With a steady stream of launches scheduled in the coming months, leading up to the festive season, a time when many new automobile purchases are made in India, we bring you a selection of cars that auto manufacturers are gearing up to launch.  Audi RS7: If you’re looking for raw power then the second-generation RS7 which will break cover in July, will not disappoint you. Powered by 582bhp, 4-litre twin-turbocharged V8, that belts out 800Nm of torque, it is expected to set you back by approximately INR 1.8 Cr. The RS7 will compete with BMW M8 and Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63 4-Door. While the previous generation RS7 churned out 552bhp of power, the Competition trim edges out the upcoming model by an additional 15bhp. The RS7’s powertrain is mated to an 8-speed torque converter automatic gearbox and comes standard with Quattro all-wheel drive. The new RS7 goes from standstill to 100kmph in just 3.5 seconds.  In terms of design, it isn’t exactly