News of the Week – Victoris Launch, Tesla Surge, GST 2.0 Savings

The Indian car market in 2025 has witnessed some amazing updates. Most car enthusiasts know it’s been anything but quiet.

This week brought a mix of high-profile SUV reveals, electric car milestones, and even a tax shake-up that could change showroom prices overnight.

From the Maruti Victoris SUV to the VinFast VF7 India launch, here’s your quick catch-up on the most game-changing news.

Maruti Victoris SUV Revealed – Arena’s New Flagship Challenger

Maruti Suzuki has finally unveiled the Victoris SUV, its second midsize player after the Grand Vitara.

Targeted at buyers who want style, tech, and efficiency, it offers petrol, strong-hybrid, and CNG options — with a segment-first underbody CNG tank.

Expect Level 2 ADAS, a 360° camera, and a Dolby Atmos sound system.

With prices likely starting near ₹11 lakh, it’s aimed squarely at the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, and Honda Elevate crowd.

Tesla India Starts Strong – 600 Bookings, Shanghai Shipments Begin

After years of speculation, Tesla India is happening. The Model Y has already racked up over 600 bookings, with the first batch shipping from Shanghai this month.

Deliveries will begin in Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, and Gurugram.

Prices start at ₹59.89 lakh, positioning it as a premium EV for early adopters.

Hyundai Creta King, Knight & Limited Editions – Celebrating 10 Years in Style

Marking a decade of Creta dominance, Hyundai has launched the Creta King Edition, King Knight Edition, and King Limited Edition.

Expect 18-inch alloys, dual-zone climate control, powered seats, dashcam, and exclusive Black Matte paint.

The Knight Edition goes full stealth mode, while the Limited Edition adds premium accessories.

Honda Elevate 2025 – Ivory Cabin, 360° Camera, Festive Upgrades

Honda’s Elevate gets a timely refresh for the festive season.

The ZX trim now features an Ivory leatherette cabin, 360° surround camera, ambient lighting, and a new Alpha-Bold Plus grille.

Mid-tier variants gain dual-tone interiors and a Crystal Black Pearl paint option.

BYD Crosses 10,000 Deliveries in India – EV Momentum Grows

Chinese EV maker BYD India has delivered over 10,000 units since its 2021 debut.

With models like the Atto 3, Seal, and eMAX 7, plus 44 dealerships and a charging tie-up with Relux Electric, BYD is now the fifth-largest EV brand in the country.

GST 2.0 – Cars Get Cheaper as Cess is Scrapped

From September 22, GST 2.0 will remove the compensation cess on cars.

Small cars will now attract 18% GST, while larger SUVs drop to a flat 40% — down from nearly 50%.

This could mean price cuts of up to 9% on popular models like the WagonR, Creta, and XUV700.

Hyundai Creta, i20, Alcazar Knight Editions – Blacked-Out and Bold

Hyundai has expanded its Knight Edition lineup to include the i20 and Alcazar, alongside the Creta Electric Knight.

All feature blacked-out exteriors, brass-accented interiors, red brake calipers, and Knight badging.

Hyundai Creta Price Hike – But More Features Too

The Hyundai Creta Electric range sees a mild price increase but gains new variants, extended range (up to 510 km), wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, dashcam, and rear wireless charging.

VinFast VF6 & VF7 – Vietnam’s EV Challenger Lands in India

Vietnamese automaker VinFast has launched the VF6 (₹16.49 lakh) and VF7 (₹20.89 lakh) in India, both locally assembled in Tamil Nadu.

With up to 532 km range, Level 2 ADAS, and panoramic sunroofs, they’re taking aim at the Creta EV, Tata Curvv EV, and Mahindra BE.06.

Stay tuned to CarOnPhone for all the latest auto-sector news, and join us next week to catch up on some of the biggest news headlines you might’ve missed.