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Affordable 7-seater cars tick the most things for an ideal Indian consumer. More number of seats can accommodate more family members or let you dock more luggage. Tapping into this space are a few manufacturers which have seen impressive success with their monikers. Hence, if you are in the market looking for an affordable MUV that falls under INR 10 lakh, here are your Best 5 MPVs Under 10 lakh rupees - Maruti Suzuki XL6 The Maruti Suzuki XL6 was aimed to be a premium offering of the Ertiga and shares the same underpinnings and mechanicals. The car gets minor cues from the Ertiga, but the resemblance is veiled by tweaked elements. For instance, the XL6 gets new colour options like the Nexa Blue, Brave Khaki, Magma Grey, Auburn Red, Arctic White and Premium Silver. Upfront, the car also gets a new quad LED headlamps, DRLs, a chunkier bumper and a faux skid-plate that distinguishes it from the Ertiga. Also making the same case are the body claddings, new roof rails, blacked-out 15-in...

GaadiWaadi - For now, Royal Enfield will be retailing five motorcycles in Japan, namely Bullet 500, Classic 500, Himalayan, Interceptor 650 as well as the Continental GT 650 Royal Enfield is one of the leading two-wheeler manufacturers in the Indian market, and the homegrown brand also has its presence in a host of other countries. Now, Royal Enfield has officially marked its entry in Japan, with a new retail store that has opened up in the city of Tokyo. For now, the automaker will be retailing five motorcycles in Japan, namely Bullet 500, Classic 500, Himalayan, Interceptor 650 as well as the Continental GT 650. The strategic announcement is in line with Royal Enfield’s aim to grow its international business in the global mid-sized motorcycle segment (250 – 750cc). Speaking at the digital launch of the store, Vinod K Dasari, CEO, Royal Enfield said, “ At the heart of everything we do, lies the fundamental experience of life that is authentic and real, and with that ideology, we...

Royal Enfield, one of the most iconic and oldest motorcycle makers in India launched the Meteor 350 last year, replacing the ageing Thunderbird. While RE thought of yielding out yet another segment leader, thanks to its grounded dominance in the sub-500cc segment, Royal Enfield, at last, faces an immediate contender in the form of Honda H’ness CB 350 . Yes, there have been many cruisers in a similar value range which we set in opposition to, like the Classic 350 or Avenger, however, none could dethrone the RE's cruiser offering. And now there is the new H’ness CB350 from Honda. This is, indeed, the absolute first time the Japanese bikemaker has dispatched a classic roadster in India. Since the time we caught wind of the Honda H'ness CB350, we've known and been expounding on how might it take the battle straightforwardly to Royal Enfield, yet is it something that can influence a RE fan into thinking about a Honda? Hence, here is how the two motorcycles fare on paper. H...

GaadiWaadi - The upcoming Tesla Roadster electric supercar was previously described as a “ hardcore smackdown to gasoline cars ” by Tesla, Inc.’s co-founder and CEO, Elon Musk The Tesla Roadster is an electric sports car that was originally based on the Lotus Elise chassis, and was produced by the electric car firm from 2008 to 2012. The Roadster was also the first highway legal serial production all-electric car to use lithium-ion battery cells. While the car was discontinued in 2012, a new-gen model is finally set to arrive, a decade later. Tesla had first announced the second-generation version of the Roadster for $200,000 in late 2017, and Elon Musk claimed that the car would go into production in 2020. However, the commencement of the production continues to be delayed, and now Musk has said on his Twitter that the Roadster production isn’t set to start until next year, which is a two-year delay over the original date. Replying to a Twitter user who inquired about the Ro...

GaadiWaadi - Yamaha recorded a total of 39,224 units in December 2020 and finished in the seventh position with 33 per cent volume growth Yamaha ended the last calendar year with appreciable increase in sales volumes as 39,224 units were sold against 29,486 units during the same period in 2019 with 33 per cent growth. The FZ series led the way and contributed to more than a third of the total sales volume as 14,161 units were recorded against 9,714 units with 46 per cent jump. The Ray scooter finished in second position with 8,690 units last month as against 4,428 units during the corresponding period in 2019 with a massive 96 per cent volume increase. However, the popular Fascino 125 could not record as big a sales tally as the Ray as it registered 6,180 units as against 8,181 units in December 2019. This led to a negative Year-on-Year volume growth of 24 per cent. The YZF-R15 slotted in at fourth position with 5,471 units last month as against 4,206 units during the same month ...

GaadiWaadi - Suzuki garnered a total of 44,773 units in December 2020 as against 44,368 units during the same period last year with 0.9 per cent growth Suzuki Motorcycle India has the Access 125 as its top-selling two-wheeler in the domestic market for a long period of time. The scenario did not change in 2020 as the consistent run for the scooter helped in sweeping the much needed volumes for the Japanese manufacturer. It finished in the sixth position in the overall two-wheeler makers’ sales table in December 2020. The brand finished ahead of Yamaha and Piaggio with a cumulative domestic tally of 44,773 units in the last month of the Calendar Year 2020 as against 44,368 units during the same period in 2019 with 0.9 per cent sales increase. Barring the Access 125, all the other Suzuki two-wheelers posted only in four digit sales numbers. The Burgman Street 125 garnered a total of just 2,666 units last month as against 5,188 units during the corresponding period in 2019 with a ma...

GaadiWaadi - Here, we have an on-paper comparison of the recently-unveiled Renault Kiger and the entry-level Renault Kwid Renault Kiger was recently unveiled to the public in its production-ready avatar. With the Kiger, the French carmaker will be entering the Indian market soon, with launch expected around March this year. The sub-4-metre SUV segment is already the most highly-competitive market space in India, and Renault’s entry will surely heat things up further. Since the vehicle’s reveal, netizens have been busy comparing the Kiger with its hatchback sibling, Renault Kwid (yes, we are referring to all the Kwid Pro Max jokes). So, we decided to do a proper on-paper comparison between Renault’s entry-level hatchback and its newest compact SUV. Renault Kiger Vs Kwid – Exterior The exterior design of the Kiger draws inspiration from the Kwid, and to be honest, that’s not a bad thing at all. The Kwid is quite a handsome vehicle, despite being just an entry-level car. It gets ve...

GaadiWaadi - As of now, the Tata Harrier is the most premium SUV that the homegrown carmaker retails in India, however, the Tata Safari will soon take its place The Harrier is currently Tata Motors’ flagship offering in the Indian market, and the SUV continues to receive a positive response from buyers. Keeping in mind the Harrier’s fair share of success, Tata decided on introducing a three-row version of the SUV in the country, first showcased in the form of the Gravitas. However, the Gravitas was later renamed after Tata’s legendary three-row SUV, the Safari. The carmaker debuted the production-ready Safari on this Republic Day, and bookings for the car are all set to be commenced on February 4, 2021. We all know that the Safari is based on the Harrier, so what factors set the two SUVs apart? Here is a detailed specifications comparison between the Tata Safari and the Tata Harrier to help you find out just that – Dimensions In terms of size, the 2021 Safari measures 4,661 mm...

GaadiWaadi - A Royal Enfield prototype, expected to be the upcoming Hunter 350, was recently spied on Chennai-Salem highway during testing New spy pictures of a Royal Enfield 350 motorcycle have recently emerged online. The bike, expected to be Hunter 350, was wearing heavy camouflage to conceal its body, but a few design details can still be made out. It seems to have retro-inspired styling, complete with a round headlamp, bulbous fuel tank, and a long single-piece seat The front suspension consists of traditional telescopic forks, with dual shock absorbers at the rear. The taillight has a unique design, not shared with other Royal Enfield models, and there’s a split grab rail for the pillion. The riding position is perfectly suited for a roadster, with centre-set footpegs and a slightly tall handlebar. The engine here is likely the same one that does duty on the recently-launched Meteor 350. This 349cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder motor is good for a maximum power of 20.4 PS an...

GaadiWaadi - Skoda Kushaq mid-size SUV will compete against Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, Tata Harrier and others upon arrival in the coming months Skoda Auto India will be hosting the global premiere of the Kushaq in March 2021. The production version of the Vision IN concept will go on sale in the coming months and it plays an integral role in the brand’s revival as part of the India 2.0 project. The Kushaq will be positioned in the hotly contested mid-size SUV space against a host of rivals. The segment is currently led by Hyundai Creta while Kia Seltos and Tata Harrier are other capable rivals. The test mules of the Skoda Kushaq have already been spotted testing a number of times on public roads and it will give rise to the Volkswagen Taigun as both are based on the heavily localised MQB A0 IN architecture tailor-made for the Indian market. To give you a clear idea of how the production model will look like, here we have posted the picture of a close-to-reality rendering. The Sk...

In light of the rising input costs in India, Hyundai India has announced a price hike for all its models except the new-gen i20. Here is a brief on the models and their respective price hikes. Hyundai Santro The new price hike has made the Santro dearer by up to INR 4,900. The Magna Magna CNG and AMT variants get the least hike while the Magna MT and Sportz MT trims are the most affected. Grand i10 Nios Ahead of the hike, the Grand i10 Nios, priced between INR 5.19 lakh* and INR 8.41 lakh*, is now up by INR 7,390. Almost all the variants have been subjected to the price hike of at least INR 6,000 while the Magna is affected the least. Model Name Old Price* New Price* Price Hike Santro INR 4.63 lakh to INR 6.31 lakh INR 4.67 lakh to INR 6.53 lakh INR 600 to INR 4,900 Grand i10 Nios INR 5.12 lakh to INR 8.35 lakh INR 5.19 lakh to INR 8.41 lakh INR 2,900 to INR 7,390 Aura INR 5.85 lakh to INR 9.28 lakh INR 5.92 lakh to IN...

GaadiWaadi - Citroen C5 Aircross boasts of premium features such as a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, panoramic sunroof and much more Citroen India will bring in the C5 Aircross and the brand has been primarily chosen by PSA Group to expand its reach beyond Europe. The premium crossover will become the first product from the French manufacturer for the domestic market and it will debut tomorrow before going on sale in the coming months, at a possible price range of Rs. 30 lakh (ex-showroom). The brand will commence its Indian innings with 10 premium showrooms across the country based on the La Maison concept. The C5 Aircross will help in establishing a premium brand image and the upmarket dealerships will elevate the overall appeal further. Citroen would not target huge volume sales with the C5 Aircross understandably but it will be followed by a range of affordable products. A compact SUV internally codenamed C21 and an electric passenger car are expected to be in the pipe...