​BS7 will soon be implemented in the Indian Auto Industry, it will have stricter norms, further making a few Diesel Cars being Discontinued

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The rumors have been turned into news that BS7 will soon be implemented in the Indian market. BS7, which is also known as Bharat Stage 7, is a set of rules to be followed by the Automakers, both in the Passenger and Commercial markets. Over the years, the series of Bharat Stage norms have been inspired by the Euro series, which is also a set of norms followed by Automakers in Europe. The same is the case with Bharat Stage 7 or BS7, as it will be inspired by Euro 7 norms. 

We have already discussed in deep that what could be the potential changes and additions made in the upcoming BS7 emission norms - How BS7 will kill your Diesel cars forever. Today we will have a chat on the consequences of the BS7 emission norms that we could face once implemented. 

• Before getting into this, we shall go through all the probable changes and additions that could be made in the BS7 emission norms - 
• Substantial limitations on the exertion of harmful gases, like CO2, NOx, PM, and Hydrocarbon particles. 
• Use of Twin-dosage in SCR - Selective Catalytic Reduction system. 
• Stricter RDE norms.
• Inclusion of stricter CAFE - Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency, in order to have fuel-efficient cars, which also emit less pollutants.

Well, these are the changes and additions that we could see in the upcoming BS7 cars in India. These changes are technically pretty harsh and strict, with respect to the BS6 Phase 2 norms. In fact, just implementing these changes in the cars would cost carmakers a lot.

Moreover, already we have seen a severe jump in car prices in India in the recent past, adding more to it, these norms would definitely make the cost of R&D for carmakers rise, especially for all Diesel vehicles. Making Diesel vehicles follow these norms is very tough compared to making Petrol vehicles do the same. As Diesel, comparatively, is more pollutant than Petrol, thus, to control its emission even more would be a task. Furthermore, this will make a few current Diesel vehicles discontinue, as it would make no sense for the carmakers to update them based on their expense. 

So, here are a few probable Diesel cars that could get discontinued post-BS7 emission norms implementation - 

Mahindra Scorpio Classic - 

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Mahindra updated the Scorpio Classic last year, where we saw it getting a major mechanical update and a few cosmetical, too. The Scorpio Classic received Mahindra’s updated mHawk Diesel engine, which has a displacement of 2.2 L, and it is also a toned-down version of the same diesel engine that is available in the Scorpio N, as it produces 130 hp and 300 Nm Torque. 

The Scorpio Classic sort of has a bit of a low chance of being discontinued, with respect to the feedback that we have been seeing post its launch. But, still, it should be counted, as it is after all a Diesel SUV, and will definitely be expensive to update based on the BS7 norms. 

Secondly, with the Scorpio N doing so well in terms of sales, it does not really make sense for Mahindra to keep an old Scorpio in its portfolio alongside the Scorpio N. But, as we all know, the reason behind the Scorpio Classic’s success even today is not because of it being low on features, well, it is the design, feel, and reputation it carries with it. Hence, as we said, the Scorpio Classic sort of has a low chance of being discontinued. 

Toyota Innova Crysta - 

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The Innova Crysta is one of those Diesel cars, which is absolutely vulnerable to the BS7 emission norms. The Innova Crysta has been there for quite a long time and has been the most sold MPV in its segment due to its strong pillar of reliability and trust in Toyota. Being even more preferable in the commercial market due to its rock-solid 2.3 L Diesel Engine, which produces 150 PS and 350 Nm Torque. 

As said, the Innova Crysta is more vulnerable to being discontinued from the Indian market. Even though being one of the most sold MPVs in India, still it could be discontinued because of housing a massive diesel engine. In fact, earlier, the Innova Crysta used to get a Petrol variant, which was discontinued due to the launch of the Innova HyCross. And now, updating the diesel engine on the Crysta would cost a lot to Toyota. 

But, there is one way, which Toyota could use to save the Crsyta from being discontinued. It is Toyota’s Hybrid technology, we have already heard that the Toyota Fortuner is about to receive a major diesel hybrid update in order to reduce the emissions of the Fortuner, the same could be implemented on the Crysta, which could also make the MPV go up in terms of its prices. 

Tata Harrier and Safari Diesel - 

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Well, Tata Motors has already announced its first 1.5 L Turbo-GDI Petrol engine for both the Harrier and Safari, still, their ongoing diesel variants could be discontinued due to low sales and demand in the market. The Harrier and Safari uses a Fiat-sourced 2.0 L Turbo Diesel Engine, which produces 170 PS and 350 Nm Torque. 

The Harrier and Safari got their mid-life facelift recently, where they received a drastic change design-wise and Technology-wise. Earlier, when both these SUVs were lacking behind in front of the Mahindra XUV 7OO and the MG Hector, the facelift made them go head-on and give tough competition to the particulars. 

Still, the Harrier and Safari will not be discontinued completely, as before their Diesel variant’s discontinuation, Tata Motors will launch its much anticipated 1.5 L Turbo-GDI Petrol Engine that produces 180 hp and 280 Nm Torque. This engine will be the first T-GDI Petrol engine for the brand, and it is also expected that this engine could be the best Petrol engine made by Tata, with respect to their bad history with Petrol engines. 

Jeep Compass - 

This SUV has the highest chance of being discontinued, as the Compass just does not sell in front of its rivals. In fact, Jeep itself as a whole, does not even cross the 1000 unit sales mark every single month. The Compass packs the same 2.0 L Diesel Engine sourced by Fiat, which is also used in the Harrier, Safari, and Hector. 

The Compass, technically, rivals the Harrier and the Hector but, the price of the Compass makes it tough for the brute SUV to be convincible to the audience. This reason is enough for the SUV to justify its discontinuation if happens. 

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