After the launch of the Q7, Audi India are set to resurrect another popular model in the Indian market — the Q3 facelift. Audi India could also launch the Q3 Sportback alongside the regular Q3 to target a younger set of buyers. Audi revealed the Q3 facelift in the global markets way back in 2018 and it is now finally heading to India.
Hyundai have updated the colour options for the i20 N-line. They have introduced a new dark blue monotone colour. On the other hand, they have removed the option of a monotone red colour.
Honda Cars India are set to launch the City Hybrid soon. New reports suggest that the City Hybrid could get Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) with ‘Honda Sensing’. Honda Sensing is a collection of driver assistance and collision avoidance technology that Honda claims is intended to alert you to things you might overlook while driving. The Honda City Hybrid, which is currently on sale in Thailand, already features Honda Sensing.
Revealed last year, BMW India have launched the 2022 X4 facelift in the Indian market. BMW are offering two drivetrain options with the X4 facelift – xDrive30i at Rs. 70.50 lakh and xDrive30d at Rs. 72.50 lakh, ex-showroom. With the facelift, the BMW X4 is also available in an exclusive Black Shadow edition in limited numbers.
The 2022 MG ZS EV facelift is here. Let’s compare the new model with the old ZS EV and see what changed. In this old vs new comparison, we’ll compare the prices, engine specs, battery capacity, dimensions and highlight the new features of the ZS EV facelift. Let’s start with the price comparison.
Maruti Suzuki India will soon launch the XL6 facelift in the Indian market. Apart from some cosmetic tweaks, the XL6 facelift is likely to get a new 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission. Aside from these changes, the XL6 could remain mechanically unchanged.
Lexus India have launched the 2022 NX 350h hybrid in the Indian market. Lexus are offering the NX 350h in 3 variants — Exquisite at Rs. 64.90 lakh, Luxury at Rs. 69.50 lakh and F-Sport at Rs. 71.60 lakh ex-showroom. The 2022 Lexus NX 350h is more powerful than before and also gets an updated design inside out.
Audi India have opened a pre-owned car showroom under its Audi Approved Plus label in Mumbai West. The Audi Approved Plus showroom is located in Andheri Link Road, Mumbai and spread across an area of 2000sq.ft. Audi Mumbai West will take care of sales and service in this branch.
Toyota have commenced the bookings of the 2022 Glanza. You can book one for yourself from their official website. The premium hatchback will launch on March 15, 2022. It shares its platform, powertrain and features with the new Maruti Baleno. However, Toyota have done some differentiation on the front profile and the interior theme of the car.
Hyundai India have asked their dealers not to accept orders for the Creta SX petrol AT, SX Diesel AT, Venue Petrol S(O) ACMT, SX(O) ACMT and SX(O) diesel. Hyundai India have requested the dealers to recommend other variants to customers as per availability of stock.
Hyundai India will soon join the tribe of affordable SUVs with ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System). Both the Creta and Alcazar could gain ADAS by the end of this year. Hyundai recently launched the Creta facelift in the Indonesian market and we expect the same to make its way to the Indian market as well. However, the Alcazar could remain the same shape with the new set of features additions.
Maruti Suzuki India have launched the Dzire CNG in the Indian market. Maruti Suzuki offer the Dzire CNG in two variants — VXi at Rs. 8.14 lakh and ZXi at Rs. 8.82 lakh ex-showroom. The Maruti Dzire CNG comes with a dual-jet petrol engine and we expect the same CNG powertrain to make its way to the Swift and Baleno soon.
Volkswagen India have taken the wraps off the 2022 Virtus and also commenced pre-bookings for the mid-sized sedan. The Virtus is the longest sedan in its segment, with a length of 4,561mm. The Virtus will share its underpinnings and engine options with the Skoda Slavia.
Maruti Suzuki are launching a multimedia campaign, called ‘Finance from Anywhere’. Its motive is to spread awareness about their Smart Finance platform. They will launch this multimedia campaign across TV and digital platforms.
Maruti Suzuki India is likely to launch the updated Ertiga facelift in April 2022. Apart from some cosmetic changes, the Ertiga facelift will also get a new 6-speed torque converter (TC) automatic transmission from the 2022 S-Cross. The engine and other mechanicals are expected to remain the same as before. The same powertrain will later make its way to other Maruti cars like the XL6, 2022 Brezza and Ciaz.
Tata Motors recently launched ‘Anubhav’, a mobile showroom facility based on the Tata Intra V10. These showroom-on-wheels will offer a doorstep car buying experience to rural customers. Tata have deployed a total of 103 of the Anubhav mobile showrooms across the country.
MG Motor India have launched the 2022 ZS EV facelift. The all-electric ZS EV is available in two variants — Excite at Rs. 22.0 lakh and Exclusive at Rs. 25.88 lakh (ex-showroom). MG announced that the deliveries of the Excite variant will begin from July 2022 whereas the Exclusive is readily available for deliveries. The ZS EV facelift packs in a bigger 50.3kWh battery pack and offers a driving range of 461km on a single charge which is 42km more than the earlier claimed range of 419km.
Volkswagen India will unveil the 2022 Virtus tomorrow. It is likely to carry some changes compared to the model, which is on sale in the international markets. South American markets. Multiple teaser images revealed a typical Volkswagen design with straight lines and an understated stance. The Virtus will share its platform and powertrain options with the recently-launched Skoda Slavia.
Stellantis Group recently unveiled their plans. These are the same people who were earlier known as Fiat Chrysler and they own some popular and iconic brands like Jeep, Citroen, Fiat, Abarth, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Dodge, DS, Peugeot and a few others. Let’s take a look at what Stellantis Group are planning to do in this decade under their ‘Dare Forward 2030’ campaign.
MG Motor India will offer over 75 plus connected car features under the Car-as-a-platform subscription model. These features will work in conjunction with Map My India, Jio, Park Plus and Shortpedia. MG Motor India will unveil the ZS EV facelift on March 7 via a virtual online event.
MG Motor India have announced the MG Charge initiative. Under this venture, they will install 1000 EV chargers in residential localities across India in 1000 days. These Type 2 chargers will be sim enabled and supported through a sharable charger management system.
MG Motor India will launch the 2022 update of their ZS electric SUV tomorrow. Along with the prices, MG will also reveal how far it can go on a single charge, which is still a secret. The older model of the ZS EV had a claimed range of 452km. We expect the newer one to cross the psychological barrier of 500km making range anxiety a thing of the past for 2022 ZS EV buyers.
Tata Motors have announced the bookings for the Altroz dual-clutch DCT. It will be available with the 1.2L normal petrol engine in 3 variants - XT, XZ and XZ Plus. Tata Motors are yet to reveal the prices of the Altroz DCT. Here are our expected prices of the Altroz DCT against its competition.
Audi have decided to hike prices of their cars by up to 3% from April 1. The price hike will help Audi India counter increasing input costs. Car manufacturers typically hike prices of their products during the start of a new financial year. But this time around, several other reasons have also contributed to the 3% price hike on Audi India cars.
