The world's premier auto show, Auto Expo, is scheduled from January 17- 22 at Bharat Mandapam. This time, it will be more than just cars and equipment. The show will offer a glimpse into the future of transportation, marked by a fusion of cutting-edge advancements like AI, robotics, and analytics with the mobility segment. From shared rides to autonomous vehicles, the increased flexibility and convenience made possible by emerging technologies will be on full display at the grand event.
Auto Expo 2025 - Where Technology Meets Transportation
Auto Expo 2025, which is being organized as a part of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 at Pragati Maidan will showcase the emerging advancements in automotive technology.
Although it is spread across two more venues, (The Auto Expo Components Show at Yashobhoomi in Dwarka and The Bharat Construction Equipment Expo at India Expo Centre, Greater Noida), the main motor exhibition will be at Bharat Mandapam.
This time, the show is a platform to unveil the latest futuristic concepts in vehicles that focus on sustainability, innovation, and flexibility for the user. So, you won't only discover the latest line-up of automotives but will be amazed at how they are designed for optimized operations and making real-time information accessible.
Some prominent features that are set to make Auto Expo 2025 remarkable include the following:
- The continued focus on sustainability and eco-friendliness will be evident in Electric Vehicles (EVs) and green technologies, like biofuels and hydrogen fuel cells.
- More significant emphasis will be on enhancing the driver and passenger's comfort through tech upgrades.
- A larger battery pack and dual-motor setup for better performance and speed are two more focus areas embraced by the motor industry that will be shown in various vehicles.
- Increased focus on safety will be seen through ADAS technology. It includes features such as lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control.
- The emphasis on personalizing the experience of users will be shown through features like custom dashboards, adaptive climate control, and ergonomically-enhanced designs.
- IoT-enabled connected features in cars will indicate the ability of drivers to control multiple vehicle settings for better driving, security, and reliability.
Top Tech-Driven Vehicle Models You Shouldn't Miss at Auto Expo 2025
The Auto Expo 2025 will witness large-scale participation from Indian manufacturers and those in the U.S. Japan, Germany, Italy, China, and Singapore. Some of the leading brands whose displays embody the latest tech advancements include the following:
- Greaves Electric Mobility's segment-leading range of vehicles providing 160 kilometres on a single charge and is driven by a 9.6 kW motor and a 10.8 kWh lithium-ion battery.
- Bajaj Auto's KTM 390 Adventure with rider-aiding electronics like traction control, bi-directional quick-shifter, and multiple ride modes.
- BMW F450 bike with 450 cc parallel-twin engine, adaptable upside-down front fork and mono shock absorber, multiple ride modes, and traction control.
- The first ever all-electric SUV eVitara by Maruti Suzuki with features like a rotary drive selector dial, numerous drive modes, dual cup holders, and control functions for hill ascent and descent.
- MG Motor India's M9 MPV, featuring a pure electric powertrain with a 90kWh battery, three-zone climate control, an individual touchscreen panel for the car's second row, seat ventilation, and dual sunroofs.
- Hyundai CRETA Electric Car, equipped with a floating centre console, a novel EV-oriented steering wheel, dual 10.25-inch screens, and touch buttons for the climate control system.
- Tata Motors' Sierra EV and Harrier EV, engineered on the OMEGA Architecture with features like a dual-motor AWD system, improved six-mode Terrain Response System, and EV-specific aerodynamic design.
Auto Expo 2025: Redefining Urban Living but Igniting Price Wars
The continuous investment in technology for sustainability and personalization is poised to change urban mobility significantly. Indeed, users will be able to access energy-efficient vehicles that defy the existing standards of comfortable and inclusive experience. But it will also heat up the competition among the leading motor brands. especially among EV manufacturers.
Already, the pricing strategies of Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) have come as a surprise for Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki, and Hyundai. It also indicates a greater penetration of EVs and an increase in its market size.
What is certain is that more and more effort and investment will be in research and development to cater to the evolving needs of people and their ability to choose among a wide range of vehicles purpose-built for their priorities.
With inputs from agencies
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