Toyota recently revealed their all-new Urban Cruiser Hyryder hybrid SUV for our market. The new offering from Toyota rivals other C-Segment SUVs like the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, MG Astor, Volkswagen Taigun and Skoda Kushaq.
The Mahindra Scorpio N and Mahindra Thar are 2 very capable off-road SUVs money can buy. While the Mahindra Thar is a hardcore off-roader built to tackle the worst off-road trails you can throw at it, the Scorpio N offers a similar experience with a lot more sophistication and practicality. If you are in the market for a hardcore off-roader for under Rs. 20 lakh, one of these will surely cross your mind.
Toyota India recently increased the prices of the Innova Crysta by up to Rs. 86,000. After this price revision, the Innova Crysta's ex-showroom prices now start at Rs. 17.45 lakh and tops out at Rs. 26.54 lakh. The new July 2022 prices are between 1.1% and 4.14% higher than before.
MG Motor India have launched new EX variants of the Astor SUV to deal with the current semiconductor shortage. The new EX variants w go on sale alongside the current variants of the Astor, albeit at a comparatively lower price. The EX variants offer fewer safety features than other variants of the Astor.
Nissan have commenced bookings for the upcoming Magnite Red Edition. Nissan will launch the Magnite Red Edition on July 18, to celebrate 1 lakh bookings and over 50,000 deliveries of the Magnite. The Magnite Red Edition will come with cosmetic updates and incorporate features of the Magnite XV variant.
New spy shots of the Suzuki Jimny 5 door undergoing tests in Europe surfaced online. The new spy shots reveal the Jimny 5-door’s longer wheelbase and the extra doors. It’s been over 2 years since we first saw the Jimny in India, at the 2020 Auto Expo.
The Mahindra Scorpio N and Mahindra Thar are 2 very capable off-road SUVs money can buy. While the Mahindra Thar is a hardcore off-roader built to tackle the worst off-road trails you can throw at it, the Scorpio N offers a similar experience with a lot more sophistication and practicality. If you are in the market for a hardcore off-roader for under Rs. 20 lakh, one of these will surely cross your mind.
Citroen are all set to launch the C3 on July 20. Citroen aim to price the C3 competitively by offering less standard features than its rivals. We expect the Citroen C3 to undercut its primary rivals, the Maruti Suzuki Ignis and Tata Punch.
Mercedes-Benz could launch the all-electric 7-seater EQB SUV in India in late 2022. The EQB is a 7-seater all-electric SUV based on the GLB. Mercedes considered the GLB for the Indian market a couple of years ago but the German carmaker is now betting big on green mobility with its electric vehicle range in the Indian market. Mercedes are yet to confirm the EQB’s launch. However, the carmaker has stated that the all-electric EQS sedan will come to India.
Maruti Nexa will reveal the 2022 Vitara Hybrid SUV on July 20. We can now confirm that Maruti Suzuki will call the Hyryder-based hybrid SUV the Vitara. Maruti Suzuki will sell the new Vitara via the Nexa chain of dealerships and it will replace the current-gen S-Cross in the portfolio.
There’s a slew of new cars arriving in July. Citroen will launch their heavily-localised C3 whereas Audi will bring their uber-luxurious A8 L to our shores. Here’s a list of confirmed dates for new car launches and unveils set to take place this month.
Hyundai India recently increased the prices of the Creta by up to Rs. 16,100. After this price revision, the Creta's ex-showroom prices now start at Rs. 10.44 lakh and tops out at Rs. 18.18 lakh. The new July 2022 prices are between 0.89% and 1.56% higher than before.
Citroen are all set to launch the C3 on July 20. Citroen aim to price the C3 competitively by offering less standard features than its rivals. We expect the Citroen C3 to undercut its primary rivals, the Tata Punch and Maruti Suzuki Ignis. We compare the Tata Punch Adventure variant with the Citroen Feel, based on the list of features and expected prices of the C3.
MG India recently increased the prices of the Hector Plus by up to Rs. 25,000. After this price revision, the Hector Plus's ex-showroom prices now start at Rs. 14.66 lakh and tops out at Rs. 20.75 lakh. The new July 2022 prices are between 1.01% and 1.32% higher than before.
Mahindra have commenced Scorpio N test drives at 30 dealerships across the country. Other Mahindra dealerships will offer test drives starting July 15. Meanwhile, Scorpio N bookings will begin on July 31.
Citroen are all set to launch the C3 on July 20. Citroen aim to price the C3 competitively by offering less standard features than its rivals. We expect the Citroen C3 to undercut its primary rivals, the Tata Punch and Maruti Suzuki Ignis.
The Mahindra Scorpio N is the talk of the town and thanks to its pricing, it goes directly against its sibling — the Mahindra XUV700. The XUV700 comes loaded to the gills and there are a lot of features that are exclusive to it in the brand’s portfolio.
Toyota India recently increased the prices of the Fortuner by up to Rs. 80,000. After this price revision, the Fortuner's ex-showroom prices now start at Rs. 32.4 lakh and tops out at Rs. 49.57 lakh. The new July 2022 prices are between 1.67% and 2.12% higher than before.
Nissan India recently increased the prices of the Magnite by up to Rs. 16,000. After this price revision, the Magnite's ex-showroom prices now start at Rs. 5.9 lakh and tops out at Rs. 10.2 lakh. The new July 2022 prices are between 0.11% and 2.16% higher than before.
Volvo India will launch the XC40 Recharge on July 26. Volvo will locally assemble the XC40 Recharge and we expect it to undercut other premium electric SUvs like the Mercedes-EQ EQC and Jaguar I-Pace.
Renault India recently updated the prices of the Kiger by up to Rs. 5,000. After this price revision, the Kiger's ex-showroom prices now start at Rs. 6 lakh and top out at Rs. 10.62 lakh. The RXT (O) DT automatic variant with the 1.0L turbo petrol engine is now Rs. 2,510 lower than before.
Toyota recently unveiled the Hyryder hybrid SUV ahead of its launch in August. The Hyryder’s eDrive powertrain is manufacturer at the newly-set up electrified component manufacturing facility in Bidadi, Karnataka. The new eDrive plant is Toyota’s fourth manufacturing plant in the world.
We have been hearing rumours about the possible launch of the Suzuki Jimny in India for a while now. Earlier, a leaked document hinted that Maruti Suzuki has plans to introduce the Jimny in India. Meanwhile, Maruti Suzuki are already producing the 3-door Jimny in the country for export markets. Despite all the points pointing at the possibility of Jimny’s launch, here is why we think the Suzuki Jimny won’t make it to our market.
Nissan India have rejigged the variants and features of the MY22 Magnite SUV. Some features and the CVT option are now reserved for the top-spec variants only. The semiconductor shortage could be the reason behind these changes.
