Mini India have launched the all-electric Cooper SE at Rs. 47.20 Lakh (ex-showroom). The electric hatchback is offered in the 3-door configuration and gets a 32.6kWh battery pack. The Mini Cooper SE not only comes with an 8-year/1 lakh km warranty but Mini India will also offer a wallbox charger along with installation at no extra cost.
According to our sources, Toyota’s dealerships have started accepting unofficial bookings for the 2022 Glanza for a token amount of Rs. 50,000. The 2022 Toyota Glanza is expected to go on sale in March. The 2022 Toyota Glanza will be based on the recently launched 2022 Baleno. Hence, you can expect the same set of features seen on the new version of Maruti’s premium hatchback.
Jeep India have released images of the 2022 Meridian 3-row SUV. Jeep will kickstart production of the Meridian SUV at their Ranjangaon manufacturing facility in May this year. The SUV manufacturer added that the Meridian will benefit from up to 80% localisation.
The brochure of the 2022 Maruti Suzuki Arena WagonR facelift recently surfaced online. It reveals all the details about the upcoming WagonR like variant-wise features, some engine details and mileage. Let’s go over all of them one-by-one.
Jeep will soon launch the Compass Trailhawk facelift in the Indian market. The specs of the upcoming 2022 Compass Trailhawk have now surfaced online. The 2022 model will continue to get the 2.0L turbo diesel engine with a 9-speed torque converter automatic transmission. We expect Jeep India to price the Compass Trailhawk facelift from Rs. 33 lakh to Rs. 35 lakh (ex-showroom).
The new Maruti Baleno, which was launched yesterday (February 23), has received over 25,000 bookings in just 14 days. Maruti began accepting bookings for the new Baleno on February 7 for a sum of Rs 11,000. Now, Maruti have also begun deliveries of the new Baleno premium hatchback.
Tadpole Projects have converted a 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C-180 petrol into a fully-electric premium sedan. It offers a range of 150km on a single charge and a top speed of 90kmph. Tadpole Projects have stated that the range and top speed can be increased to 250km and 150kmph, respectively, based on the needs of the client. Currently, the car supports AC charging, which takes 5-6 hours for a full charge. However, Tadpole Projects also have provisions for DC fast charging.
Tata Motors today launched their Kaziranga SUV range. The Kaziranga Edition is available in the Punch, Nexon, Harrier and the Safari with prices starting from Rs. 8.59 lakh (ex-showroom). The Kaziranga range gets a unique colour shade, which looks like a mix of gold and beige. It also gets a dual-tone roof, leatherette upholstery, faux wood inserts on the dashboard, black rhino mascot and black rhino embossing on headrests.
After 12 long years in the Indian market, Volkswagen India are all set to stop manufacturing the Polo hatchback and Vento sedan. The ageing Vento will soon be replaced by the Virtus sedan. However, there’s no word on a replacement for the Polo yet.
Maruti Nexa Baleno launched in India with a starting price of Rs. 6.35 lakh. Here's the full price list, top features, engine specs and dimensions of this B2-segment hatchback.
The Renault Arkana coupe SUV has been spied undergoing tests in India. The spy shots suggest that Renault India could be considering the Arkana SUV coupe for the domestic market. If launched, expect Renault India to bring the Arkana via the CBU (completely built unit) route.
The 2022 Maruti Baleno’s brochure has been leaked ahead of its launch on February 23. It reveals a rather interesting detail – the new Baleno is heavier than the older model. Does the added weight affect the performance of the new Baleno in any way? Well, we already know that the new Baleno is less fuel efficient than its predecessor. Here’s why we think Maruti decided to add more weight to the 2022 Baleno.
Volkswagen have released teasers of the new Virtus ahead of its global debut on March 8. It will be based on the heavily localised MQB A0 IN platform and replace the Vento in India. It will share its platform and powertrain with the Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq and Skoda Slavia.
Toyota have started testing the 2023 Innova Crysta. A test car wearing heavy camouflage with a silhouette similar to that of the Innova Crysta was spied recently. The large doors and square-ish tailgate design are the key takeaways from the spy shots.
Maruti Suzuki will launch the 2022 Baleno tomorrow. We have shared nearly everything we know about the 2022 Baleno apart from its prices. Fortunately, you won’t have to wait too long to find out how much the 2022 Baleno costs as Maruti will reveal the prices of each variant tomorrow. Meanwhile, bookings are open and Maruti Suzuki have reportedly received over 16,000 bookings so far. We expect Maruti Suzuki to price the 2022 Baleno from Rs. 6.30 lakh to Rs. 9.5 lakh (ex-showroom).
Maruti Suzuki are set to launch the new 2022 Baleno on February 23. They have opened bookings for their premium hatchback for a sum of Rs. 11,000. They have also started to tease the ‘New Age Baleno’, along with some of its features.
Tata Motors will soon launch special edition versions of their SUV lineup, including the Punch, Nexon, Harrier, and Safari. Tata have teased the Kaziranga edition of their SUVs on social media. The company even revealed the Tata Punch Kaziranga Edition at the IPL 2022 auctions.
The 2022 Maruti Nexa Baleno is set to be launched on February 23. Meanwhile, Maruti continue to tease the updated version of their premium hatchback on social media. While we await the official launch and prices of all the variants, here’s what we expect each variant and transmission option could cost. Bookings for the 2022 Baleno are currently open for a token amount of Rs. 11,000.
Renault India have launched the Triber Limited Edition at Rs.7.24 lakh (ex-showroom). The Triber Limited Edition is based on the RXT variant and offers both options of MT and AMT. It continues to come with the 1.0L normal petrol engine and we expect Renault to introduce the turbo engine with the Triber soon.
Last year, Toyota launched the Maruti Ertiga-based Rumion in South Africa. Toyota are now preparing to launch the Rumion MPV in India. However, the Rumion that will go on sale in India will be based on the upcoming Maruti Ertiga facelift, which is slated for launch in the next quarter of 2022. It will get a few styling updates inside and out, along with a new 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission. We expect Toyota to launch the Rumion in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Jeep India have teased the upcoming Compass Trailhawk facelift on their website. The Compass Trailhawk is a more off-road oriented version of the standard Compass SUV. Jeep unveiled the Compass Trailhawk facelift for global markets last year. The Compass Trailhawk will offer better off-road performance, thanks to several mechanical tweaks.
Volvo Global have revealed the XC40 facelift via their online configurator. The 2022 Volvo XC40 facelift gets a few design updates along with several new features. Volvo India is likely to launch the XC40 facelift later this year or early 2023.
Last year, Mahindra Finance launched Quiklyz, a car leasing and subscription program. Now, Mahindra’s automotive arm has partnered with Quiklyz to provide car leasing options to private and commercial buyers. Quiklyz is offering this facility across eight Indian cities, including Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Chennai.
Renault have stopped the production of the Duster in India after almost a decade since its introduction. Over the years, the Duster received minimal changes, leading to poor sales. While Renault launched the second-gen Duster in several international markets in 2017, we never received the updated SUV on our shores. However, we could expect to see the third-gen Duster in India by next year.
