According to a leaked document, Kia are set to update the 2022 Seltos with retuned suspension and better standard safety features. However, it remains to be seen whether the 2022 Seltos will get any visual changes.
Maruti Suzuki are all set to launch the Ertiga facelift in mid-April 2022. The 2022 Ertiga facelift will get a few cosmetic changes as well as a new 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission. Maruti Suzuki are likely to commence 2022 Ertiga bookings on the launch day itself.
Jeep have revealed almost all the features and specifications of the Meridian, save for a few. Now, what remains to be seen are the prices. Jeep will reveal the Meridian 3-row SUV’s prices during its launch in June this year. Prior to this, the American carmaker aim to open bookings in May. Expect test drives to begin around the same time.
During the unveiling of the 2022 Jeep Meridian 3-row SUV, Jeep India revealed that they will gauge customer feedback to make changes to the SUV in the near future. While the Jeep Meridian that was unveiled featured a 7-seater configuration, Jeep India said they are considering the possibility of offering a 6-seater version with captain seats in the middle row, as well as different upholstery options.
Jeep India recently took the wraps off the 2022 Meridian for the Indian market. While bookings for the 2022 Meridian will open in May, the launch will take place in June 2022. Here, we try to estimate the price of the 2022 Meridian and the premium Jeep India is likely to charge over the SUV it is based on, the Jeep Compass.
Maruti Suzuki are set to launch the 2022 XL6 this month. The 2022 XL6 will boast new Nexa signature design elements that we first saw on the 2022 Baleno. The new XL6 will also come with a new automatic transmission. We expect the prices to go up by a good margin thanks to the design and mechanical changes.
Tata Motors have teased a new EV via a teaser video with the tagline #DiscoverDifferent. It also discloses the reveal date of the EV. The upcoming Tata electric car will break cover on April 6.
Jeep recently unveiled the Meridian for the Indian market. It is essentially a long-wheelbase, 7-seater version of the Compass. While Jeep will officially launch the SUV in June, we have listed some of the confirmed as well as expected features of the Meridian.
Volkswagen India have commenced local production of the 2022 Virtus ahead of its launch in May 2022. With Virtus production kicking off early, Volkswagen should be able to reduce waiting periods for the sedan. The bookings for the 2022 Slavia are currently open for both 1.0L and 1.5L variants.
Toyota have unveiled the Innova Electric at the Indonesian motor show and it could go on sale in global markets soon. The Innova Electric looks similar to the current-gen Innova Crysta, albeit with some cosmetic updates to reflect its green credentials.
A few weeks ago, the next generation of the Toyota Innova was spied testing in Thailand. Now, it has been caught testing in Chennai wearing camouflage. This suggests that Toyota could launch the new generation Innova MPV in India soon after its international launch later this year.
Toyota Kirloskar have launched the 2022 Toyota Hilux in India. The 2022 Hilux is priced from Rs. 33.99 lakh ex-showroom. Toyota offer the Hilux in three variants.
Jeep India have revealed the safety features and other specifications of the 2022 Meridian 3-row SUV. The 2022 Jeep Meridian offers various safety features as well as multiple segment-first features as well. Jeep claim the Meridian has over 60 safety and security features.
Renault India have launched the updated 2022 Kiger with cosmetic changes and feature additions. The 2022 Kiger prices start at Rs. 5.84 lakh ex-showroom. Renault will share the complete price details of the 2022 Kiger soon. Bookings for the 2022 Kiger is set to open on March 31. The 2022 Kiger gets new features like cruise control and a wireless smartphone charger.
The 2022 Maruti Suzuki Brezza is likely to hit Maruti Arena showrooms in May 2022. The 2022 Vitara Brezza will be based on the same Global-C platform as before. However, it will get improved sheet metal, chassis strengthening and up to 6 airbags to make it safer than the current Vitara Brezza. Leaked images of the 2022 Maruti Vitara Brezza suggest it will get a revamped design at the front and rear for a sleeker look.
Honda Cars India are all set to unveil the City Hybrid on April 14. We expect the upcoming City Hybrid to be the most affordable, true hybrid sedan in the Indian market. The City Hybrid will have a strong hybrid powertrain, as well as advanced driver aids (ADAS) and a sporty RS body kit.
Toyota took the wraps off the India-spec 2022 Hilux in January 2022. The Japanese carmaker commenced bookings for the pick-up truck in March, ahead of its scheduled launch in the same month. Now that we are at the end of March 2022 and the Hilux hasn’t been launched yet, we can only assume that the launch has been delayed.
Jeep India have finally taken the wraps off the 2022 Meridian. Jeep will offer the Meridian with the 2.0L turbo-diesel engine with 2WD manual, 2WD AT and 4WD AT. Jeep India will open bookings in May, while the launch will take place in June 2022.
Mahindra have entered the NFT (non-fungible token) space with the launch of 4 Thar-based NFTs in collaboration with Tech Mahindra. With this, Mahindra have become the first Indian car manufacturer to enter this realm. The auction began today, i.e. March 29, 2022, on Tech Mahindra’s NFT platform called Mahindra Gallery.
Hyundai will launch several new cars and SUVs in India this year. Apart from brand-new models, Hyundai is expected to give existing models a facelift and new features to keep them relevant in the face of stiff competition. Let’s take a look at the upcoming launches from Hyundai for 2022.
Citroen have kickstarted production of the C3 in Brazil, ahead of the India launch in mid-2022. The upcoming C3 hatchback will be the first locally-produced Citroen in India and we expect the French carmaker to price it competitively.
Jeep India will unveil the 2022 Meridian 3-row SUV via a virtual event tomorrow. While we already know that the Jeep Meridian will be based on the Compass and offer 3 rows of seats, we will get to know the complete details of the SUV during the event. Butt before that, here’s everything we know so far about the Jeep Meridian.
Mahindra and Mahindra are likely to launch the eKUV100 by the end of 2022. First showcased at the 2020 Auto Expo, Mahindra claimed that the eKUV100 would be priced under Rs. 10 lakh. However, the eKUV100 showcased at the Auto Expo featured a 15.9kWh battery, which gave the electric hatchback a claimed range of 120km on a single charge. This is significantly less than the claimed 306km range of the current most affordable EV, the Tata Tigor EV.
Since Skoda took charge of Volkswagen India under their India 2.0 project, VW have launched the Taigun compact SUV based on the MQB A0-IN platform. The German carmaker is now readying themselves to launch the Virtus mid-sized sedan in May 2022. Now, reports suggest Volkswagen India are likely to maintain this momentum by launching a sub-compact SUV based on the versatile MQB A0-IN platform.
