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The Jeep Compass facelift for India is just round the corner, slated for a debut on January 7, 2021. Although we have reported to you with spy images of the Compass facelift several times already, here we have a last set of spy images before the facelifted SUV is unveiled next week. This time, its completely without camouflage and for the first time, we get a proper look at all the updates that have been thrown on the India-spec Compass facelift, including its all-new interiors. The Compass spotted here also boasts of a brand new dark bottle green paint shade, the same that was teased a few days ago. The Jeep Compass Facelift has been spotted completely without camouflage for the first time in India. Most of the updates on the  Jeep Compass  facelift are concentrated on the face. Its not very comprehensive but the updates definitely bring the SUV up to date. The headlamps are a lot sleeker than before and lower portion is a little more angular as well. The headlamp insert...

Official prices of the 2021 Toyota Fortuner facelift are scheduled to be announced on coming 6 th January. The SUV will witness significant cosmetic changes and feature upgrades along with a more powerful engine. With the mid-life update, the Fortuner will receive a new Legender variant featuring sportier design bits inside and out. Ahead of its launch, the new Toyota Fortuner Legender has been revealed in clear pictures. The spy pictures confirm that the new Toyota Fortuner Legender will come with bigger 20-inch alloy wheels and get dual-tone Pearl White with Matte Black paint scheme. Design elements such as glossy black front grille, full LED headlamps, deep-set fog lamps, prominent trapezoidal air dam, updated rear bumper and L-shaped faux air vents further distinguish it from the regular model. Sporty treatment will continue inside the cabin as well. The Legender will feature a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system supporting Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. One must note that...

We reported earlier that the new-generation Mahindra XUV500 will come equipped with segment-first ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System). MG Motors is also reportedly planning to add ADAS in the Hector Plus, which will soon receive a 7-seater version. The company will introduce a new top-spec Savvy variant to the Hector Plus 6-seater line-up. The new Hector Plus Savvy will be equipped with Advance Driver Assistance Systems. It will have features like adaptive cruise control, frontal collision warning, autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, hands-free auto parking and blind spot detection. Similarly, the new generation XUV500 will receive ADAS for active driver assistance features. Mahindra had joined hands with South Korean Mando company to source ADAS. The company has ordered front radar and front camera, which are used in Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB). The radar sensor will be placed behind the grille or windshield to monitor driving parameters such as spee...

2021 Jeep Compass facelift is set to be launched on coming 7 th January. Ahead of its official debut, the SUV’s updated model was spotted completely uncamouflaged revealing new interesting exterior and interior details. Painted in new Dark Bottle Green colour scheme, the new Compass features a revised front grille, newly-designed LED headlamps, updated bumpers and fog lamps and new LED taillamps. The front skid plat has silver finishing. Interior has also been revised comprehensively. The new Jeep Compass 2021 features a new dual-tone Black and Brown interior theme along with a completely revised dashboard with soft-touch leather stitching. The newly-designed steering wheel has a new Jeep logo. One of the significant updates come in the form of a new floating UConnect 5 touchscreen infotainment system with new air-con controls placed below it. The instrument cluster has been revised and the engine start/stop button has been re-positioned. Read – New-Gen Jeep Renegade SUV Details O...

GaadiWaadi - Here, we have a customised Maruti Suzuki Baleno, which gets a green body wrap, custom alloy wheels, and a body kit Maruti Baleno hatchback is one of the most popular vehicles in the Indian market. It is a lightweight vehicle with frugal yet peppy engines on offer. It also gets a decent level of equipment, that too at a relatively affordable price. The vehicle also offers good handling, which makes it popular among enthusiasts. Said enthusiasts are also usually quite keen about customising their cars, and we come across multiple brilliant examples of modified Maruti Baleno. Here, we have another one, which claims to be the only Baleno in India with a full-body green wrap. This car has been modified by JS Wraps , and looks absolutely magnificent. The green wrap (Lime Green Matte Chrome) gets a glossy finish, which looks great in the sun. At the front, we see a custom grille and an open tow hook on the front bumper. The car also gets an official NEXA body kit, which inc...

Expanding its already wide range of products even further, Studds has launched a new full-face helmet in India. It is called the Studds Thunder D7 Decor and has been priced at INR 1795. It has been priced at INR 1795 only. Studds Thunder D7 Decor Features The new Studds Thunder D7 Decor helmet has an aerodynamic design which reduces the drag. This, in turn, decreases the stress on the rider’s neck while riding a two-wheeler; thus, enhancing overall comfort and useability. Speaking of comfort, the new Studds helmet also has a ventilation system that consists of air vents at the top, chin, and back. This ensures a proper airflow is maintained. The ventilation system would be appreciated by many riders, especially during the summers. Also Read: New Studds Cub D4 Decor open-face helmet launched in India Studds has also used a hypoallergenic and replaceable liner. During prolonged riding, the hypoallergic liner prevents the rider against allergies or illnesses arising from constant i...

Tata Altroz turbo petrol variant will be the first launch of 2021 from the home-grown carmaker in the country. Ahead of its launch on 13 th January, the carmaker has dropped a teaser video of the hatchback revealing its new Blue colour with Black roof. Visually, the turbo-petrol variant looks exactly similar to the regular model. Though, it’s likely to feature a ‘Turbo’ badging at the rear along with a few minor changes. The biggest change will be made under the hood. The Tata Altroz turbo petrol will use a 1.2L, 3-cylinder Revotron turbocharged petrol engine with a new DCT (dual-clutch transmission) automatic gearbox. It’s the same motor that does duty in the Tata Nexon, but it will be detuned for making slightly less power. While the Nexon turbo petrol returns a claimed power of 118bhp with 170Nm of torque, the Altroz turbo petrol will be capable of 109bhp and 140Nm of torque. 2021 Tata Altroz Turbo Teaser As mentioned above, the premium hatchback will receive a new 7-speed DCT...

We know that Mahindra has been testing the TUV 300 Plus facelift for over a year now and we have reported to you with spy images of the same several times. Now, a fresh set of the spy images of the Mahindra TUV300 Plus facelift has surfaced on the internet. These new images give us a look inside the cabin of the TUV300 Plus facelift. Although the exterior is still heavily camouflaged, the interiors have completely been revealed in these images and disappointingly, there are barely any changes. The Mahindra TUV300 Plus facelift continues with the same dual-tone themed dashboard layout. There's a touchscreen infotainment system taking center stage on the dashboard but it looks identical to the outgoing unit. The software in the system could however receive an update. The HVAC controls look the same as well and the center console continues with the buttons for the power windows. Even the gear lever seems identical to the outgoing version. The interiors of the Mahindra TUV300...

GaadiWaadi - Kia Sonet is retailed with three engine options and a packed features list that offers a host of equipment to raise the bar higher in the compact SUV segment Kia Motors India Limited launched its first sub-four-metre vehicle in India just a while ago as the Sonet entered the domestic market with much fanfare. The compact SUV’s conceptual version made its global debut at the 2020 Auto Expo and since then, its showroom premiere was eagerly anticipated. Following the success of the bigger Seltos, the Sonet has really set its apart compared to its competitors. Both the SUVs contributed in Kia posting a massive 84 per cent sales growth in October 2020 as the South Korean manufacturer has really evolved as a promising UV player in a very short span of time. As expected, the reservations for the Kia Sonet shot through the roof as 6,523 bookings were made in the very first day as it set a new record. The bookings went past the 50,000 mark within two months of its launch as i...

GaadiWaadi - Tata Altroz Turbo version will more likely be equipped with a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine producing a maximum power output of 110 PS and 140 Nm Tata Motors has released the teaser video of the upcoming turbocharged version of the Altroz by saying “turbocharge into 2021”. The premium hatchback entered the Indian market earlier this year and it has been well received amongst customers. It stays as the third best-selling model in its segment behind Maruti Suzuki Baleno and Hyundai i20, which received a brand new generation just a while ago. The Altroz is currently powered by a 1.2-litre three-cylinder naturally-aspirated petrol engine kicking out 86 PS and 113 Nm while the 1.5-litre four-cylinder diesel delivers 90 PS and 200 Nm. The turbocharged version of the same gasoline mill is already available in Nexon generating 120 PS and 170 Nm. However, in the five-seater hatchback, it will likely produce around 110 PS and 140 Nm. This will help in the Altroz compete...

GaadiWaadi - 2021 Jeep Compass will be unveiled on January 7 and its unofficial bookings have begun across showrooms; gets a host of exterior and interior updates Jeep India is preparing to unveil the facelifted version of the Compass on January 7 and its deliveries are expected to commence before the end of the month. Ahead of its debut, the 2021 Jeep Compass has been spotted undisguised and it shows the flurry of changes it has mainly on the design front. The Compass holds plenty of significance as it’s the lone wolf for Jeep’s volume aspirations. For nearly four years, the Compass did not receive any major updates except for the inclusion of new trims and special editions. With increasing competition and in response to the slowdown in its sales, the facelifted Compass gains notable revisions to its design. Caught on camera in Mumbai, the 2021 Jeep Compass could be seen wearing a new green body colour teased a few days ago. At the 2020 Guangzhou Motor Show, the American auto ma...

The 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan has been spied undergoing road testing in India. The latest spy shot shows the rear quarter of the new dual-sport motorcycle revealing that the upcoming Himalayan would be identical to the current model. The 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan is expected to get the Tripper Navigation feature from the Meteor 350. 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan: What’s new? Royal Enfield is expected to add the Tripper Navigation feature in the new Himalayan. It is the same feature which the company had first introduced in the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 which was launched in India early last month. It allows riders to connect their smartphones to this system via Bluetooth and benefit from the turn-by-turn navigation details. Also Read: Next-Gen Royal Enfield Classic 350 Spied Completely Undisguised Apart from the Tripper Navigation, the 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan could also get an updated headlamp that would feature an LED ring which would work as a DRL. While we would al...

GaadiWaadi - The Toyota Fortuner facelift is scheduled to launch in India on 6 th January 2021, and its ‘Legender’ variant will arrive alongside Toyota Fortuner facelift officially debuted internationally back in June 2020, and we’ve been waiting for news about its launch in India ever since. Recently, we received confirmation that the updated SUV will arrive in the Indian market on 6 th January 2021, and it will be accompanied by the ‘Legender’ variant. Now, new spy pictures of the vehicle have emerged online just ahead of its launch. Toyota Fortuner is the bestselling vehicle in its segment, which consists of Ford Endeavour, Mahindra Alturas G4, and the recently-launched MG Gloster. The arrival of the facelift model will help keep the Fortuner fresh in the eyes of the buyers, and potentially help it retain its best-selling crown. The Toyota Fortuner facelift will sport a lot of changes to the exterior of the vehicle. The highlights of the design include new LED projector head...

Earlier last month,  Renault  officially unveiled the  Kiger subc0mpact SUV concept  and we have seen several test mules of the Renault Kiger undergoing tests on our roads for quite some time now. These test mules appeared to be near production models as Renault gears up for the launch of the sub-compact SUV in 2021. The  Renault Kiger  is essentially a sibling to the  Nissan Magnite , sharing the same platform and engine. Just like the Magnite was very important to  Nissan , the Kiger too will be a very important product for Renault in India. Based on these spy shots, here we have a rendering of the how the Renault Kiger could look like from the rear. Based on these spy shots, here we have a rendering of the how the Renault Kiger could look like from the rear. Although most test mules seen so far have been heavily wrapped in camouflage, it still offered us a look at some interesting details. At the rear, the Kiger will boast of C-shaped LED ...

Despite COVID-19 Pandemic, we have witnessed a wide range of new car launches in 2020. In the coming year, automakers are expected to further increase their product range by introducing a wide range of new cars in the country. In this article, we talk about top 6 upcoming new exciting cars to be launched in our market by the mid-2021. Skoda Vision IN Czech automaker, Skoda will enter into the mid-sized SUV segment of India with an all-new SUV based on the Vision IN Concept. The concept was unveiled at the 2020 Auto Expo. The new SUV will be based on the heavily localised MQB AO IN platform, which will also underpin an all-new mid-sized sedan to rival Honda City. The new SUV will rival the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and the Nissan Kicks. It will be offered with 2 engine options – a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol with 6MT and 6AT, and a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol with a 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox. While the former is good for 108bhp and 175Nm of torque, the 1...