Wheels Like Wings

Read on to find all about the top three cars to be launched in India in 2021

Even though most of us have our hearts set on vintage wheels, we can’t deny that the new age demands change. When it comes to cars, we don’t find ourselves looking forward to new and improved versions. It is important to walk shoulder to shoulder with the world so that we don’t get left behind obsessing over the same set of wheels that no one cares to even look at. To help you initiate your next car hunt, we bring the most desirable cars that do not just possess the essence of a new and upcoming era but also stand on the same luxury standards of your garage.

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The present year might have been slow until now but that doesn’t mean you stop chasing behind the shiny, bodacious, bold and graceful object of beauties, don’t get distracted we are only talking about cars. Read on to pick the ones that suit the road lover in you.

Ford Mustang facelift

When Ford Mustang first came to India in 2016, we showered it with love. Ford announced this year that in 2021, the Mustang’s facelift version will enter the Indian market. The new version is supposed to come with an even more muscular look. That is the thing about Mustang, it oozes the subtlety of a luxury sedan and at the same time increases the power quotient of the ones driving it. The new look is going to enhance all that with a more defined chin, redesigner LED headlights and taillights and two air intakes. One can say that the new Mustang doesn’t look very different from the ongoing one but it is a relief that the things we most admire about the Mustang have not been changed. The beast-like engine has a 5.0 litre V8 Coyote engine and outs out 450PS. It also has a new Ford 10-speed automatic transmission to the road. The showroom prices are expected to start from ₹75 lakhs.

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera

Get ready to fly in the new Aston Martin two-seater coming soon to India. This convertible car though doesn’t really have many mechanical upgrades after DB 11 but some key additions do add to the car’s charm. The first being its speed factor. The DBS has runs on 5.2 litres v12 twin-turbo and produces 150 horsepower more than the DB 11 which 725 horsepower. It also has a flappy paddle gearbox to support then engine. The front will give you massive 410 millimetres ceramic breaks in the front and 360 millimetres on the rear. This super tourer is also 5 millimetres lower to the ground than the last one. You can guess how agile it makes the car, it also makes the corner exits must smoother. What stands out and is admired by many is the cars improved aerodynamics. The front splitter makes the look like a formula one beast and helps makes the airflow for higher speed. The side strike, wing-like side mirrors and the vent the rear end--which helps the air go upwards-- add to the super aerodynamics of the car. The car can cost you up to ₹5 crores.

BMW X6

The new BMW upgrade looks a lot like the Mercedes GLE Coupe. It is chunky and classic and gives a sports car feel. It is five-seater slicker SUV version compared to the earlier BMW X5. There is a petrol engine of 2998 cc and the car gives a torque of 450 nm at 1500 to 5200. If you add the automatic gearbox part, BMW X6 makes for a decent vehicle to drive but some changes in its exterior design don’t make it than X5. The rear headroom is especially congested and has an uncomfortable middle seat because of the sloping roofline. The roofline is also responsible for smaller boot space in the car. Even though the driver experience seems advanced with technology and infotainment add ons, the new BMW X6 has little to offer when compared to its earlier line. Its price at showrooms is expected to be ₹95 lakhs.

From the September 2020 issue of FHM India.