The 5-door version of the Mahindra Thar is one of the most anticipated launches this year. The Mahindra Thar 5-door is expected to be launched on August 15, 2024, a tradition from Mahindra to launch all important cars on this date. The Thar 5-door could start at Rs 18 lakh and go up to Rs 23 lakh.
Mercedes-Benz India achieved a sales milestone of 9,262 units in the first half (H1) of 2024, registering a 9% YoY growth. Mercedes-Benz did not provide a model-wise sales breakdown. The SUV segment accounted for 55 percent of the total sales in H12024. The SUV range includes the GLA, GLC, GLE, and GLS.
Understanding global NCAP ratings. The Global NCAP is an independent organization that was established in 2011 in order to evaluate and advocate vehicle safety on a global scale. The Global NCAP safety test is a front-offset crash test replicating a collision between two cars of equal weight at a speed of 50 kmph, The crash test crashes a car into a deformable barrier at 64 kmph. As the test is a front offset, only 40% of the car is crashed into the barrier.
Mercedes-Benz India has started taking pre-bookings for its electric version of the G-Class SUV. The German Automaker announced the launch of the G-Class electric SUV in India by next year. The electric G-Wagon concept, which was showcased at the Bharat Mobility Expo, was initially named the EQG; later, it was renamed the G 580 with EQ Technology.
Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi will showcase its first car in India, while Xiaomi has not revealed its strategy for launching the car here. This move by the tech giant aims to highlight Xiaomi's diverse range of products while celebrating ten years of business in India.
Kia India has introduced five new variants in its Seltos and Sonet; both cars now have 21 and 22 variants, with the addition of 4 GTX variants in Petrol DCT and Diesel AT powertrain and transmission options. The updated models now offer more choices and advanced features.
Mercedes-Benz India has launched the facelifted EQB electric SUV at a starting price of Rs 70.90 lakh (ex-showroom). It features an AMG Line exterior and luxurious interior enhancements. The Mercedes-Benz EQB has two variants on offer: the 5-seater EQB 350 4Matic is priced at ₹ 77.5 lakh, while the 7-seater EQB 250+ is priced at ₹ 70.9 lakh.
Skoda Auto India is celebrating seven years of its Flashship SUV in India. The Kodiaq debuted in India in 2017, and to celebrate Skoda's success, Skoda India is offering a 7% advantage on its SUV. The offer will be valid for a limited time, from July 18 to July 24, 2024.
Skoda Auto India has recently announced the launch of its Monsoon Service Campaign, which offers a range of specialized services and discounts to enhance vehicle safety and performance during monsoons. The Monsoon Service Campaign has started on July 1, 2024, for a duration of 50 days, which is applicable to all Skoda dealerships, service centers, and customer touchpoints across India.
The Maruti Suzuki Jimny gets a discount of up to Rs 2.5 lakh via Maruti's financing option. Last month, Maruti Suzuki offered benefits up to Rs 1.5 lakh. The Maruti Jimny did not perform well in terms of sales, and Maruti Suzuki has increased the discount this month by up to Rs 2.5 lakh. The massive discounts on the Jimny make it the most affordable 4x4 SUV on sale in India.
Mercedes-Benz has launched the new EQA electric SUV in the country. The EQA is priced at Rs. 66 lakhs. The Mercedes-Benz EQA, which is the electrified version of the GLA SUV, is the most affordable EV offering from the German auto manufacturer, and the EQA is the smallest electric SUV from Mercedes-Benz.
Tata Motors has released a teaser of its much anticipated Curvv SUV. The Curvv EV marks Tata’s second vehicle built on its Acti.ev architecture, after the Punch EV that was launched earlier this year. The Tata Curvv was showcased as a concept in 2022, and made its debut at the 2023 Auto Expo.
BYD India is gearing up to launch a new product on July 10. The Chinese EV manufacturer is set to introduce a new entry-level variant of the e-SUV with a smaller battery pack. BYD India has teased a new product launch in July through its social media channels.
Hyundai has unveiled its latest subcompact EV offering. The Inster name is inspired by the words ‘Innovate’ and ‘Intimate. The Hyundai Inster is an electric version of the Casper ICE vehicle that is sold in a few markets internationally.
The Hyundai Creta, the best-selling SUV for Hyundai, is all set to be launched in an electric version by late 2025. The Creta EV will be based on the facelifted Creta, which launched in early 2024. Creta is a feature-loaded SUV. The carmaker has sold over 10 lakh units of the SUV till date, making it a crowd favorite.
Maruti Suzuki has introduced a special edition version of the Brezza compact SUV called the Urbano Edition, which will come with a host of accessories. The Urbano Edition has been introduced in the entry-level LXi and mid-level VXi variants.