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GaadiWaadi - 2022 Honda Supra GTR is powered by a 150 cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine producing a maximum power output of 15.4 bhp and 13.5 Nm Honda has introduced the revised version of its moto-scooter, the Supra GTR 150, in some of the global markets. The existing generation’s lifespan will be extended courtesy of the new update as only visual changes and other minor revisions have been implemented. The performance-based moto-scooter segment is highly popular in the Southeast Asian markets and the Supra GTR will be looking to leverage the opportunity. The Honda Supra GTR 150 is also retailed as the Winner X in Vietnam and the 2022 version gets a host of cosmetic updates giving a more purposeful and sportier stance to the model. Up front, it features a twin-pod LED headlight cluster with a more aggressive look and is accompanied by a revised apron that has become more prominent than before. The design inspiration taken from Honda’s CBR line is more than evident on the 20...

GaadiWaadi - Yezdi Scrambler is expected to be revealed on January 13, 2022, and it could be powered by a 334 cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine Following the revival of the Jawa motorcycle brand in late 2018 and more recently, the UK-based BSA, Classic Legends will bring back another legendary name in the form of Yezdi. It is officially scheduled to make a comeback after many decades of absence on January 13, 2022, and it could be with a trio or at least two motorcycles. The Yezdi range comprising of a scrambler, an adventure tourer and a roadster/cruiser has already been spotted and more spy images started flowing in lately. It is yet unknown whether the Yezdi brand will be sold via dedicated showrooms or occupy the space alongside Jawa models with a rebranding similar to KTM and Husqvarna. Here we take a look at the scrambler-styled motorcycle as we tell you five important things: 1. Styling: The design of the Yezdi Scrambler, as the name suggests is undoubtedly a scrambl...

It is no secret that Hyundai is preparing an all-new MPV, which is rumoured to be called the Hyundai Stargazer. The 3-row MPV has already been spotted testing multiple times in South Korea and Indonesia. It will be aimed at the emerging markets that include Indonesia, India & Russia. Carens Platform The new Hyundai Stargazer 3-row MPV is expected to based on the same platform that underpins the soon-to-be-launched Kia Carens MPV. It is basically the extended version of the SP2 platform that underpins the Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta and the Hyundai Alcazar. The Carens has a wheelbase of 2,780mm, which is 20mm more than the Alcazar. Hyundai Stargazer: Design & Interior The new Stargazer is likely to be introduced in Indonesia in 2022. The new model will be one of the first models to roll out from the company’s new Indonesia plant. In Indonesia, the new MPV will rival the likes of the Suzuki Ertiga, Honda BR-V, Mitsubishi Xpander & the Nissan Livinia. The new Hyundai Starg...

GaadiWaadi - Check out this modified Tata Harrier, prepped by New Delhi-based Car Man India, which sports an upmarket custom interior Tata Harrier is a brilliant midsize SUV, offering a handsome design, a lot of features, and brilliant comfort. The SUV is fairly popular in the Indian market, and as usually happens with popular cars, it has strong aftermarket support. As such, it is very easy to customise a Harrier, and we’ve seen plenty of brilliant modified examples of it. Here, we have a modified Tata Harrier Dark Edition, which gets a premium interior makeover, courtesy of Car Man India . The video below gives us a thorough look at the vehicle, and the upgrades are impressive. The stock seat covers have been replaced by PU covers, in a black and rust-brown colour theme, at the front as well as the back. The door panels get a leather finish, and the interior door handles are now black with faux wood inserts. The steering wheel also sports leather wrapping, black with rust-colour...

GaadiWaadi - Ola appears to be delivering the S1 customers with S1 Pro hardware but it cannot be used to its maximum capacity without an upgrading free Ola Electric created quite a buzz upon its debut back in August 2021 but it has not lived up to its expectations yet. Marred by a number of issues, the deliveries of the Ola scooters commenced on December 15, 2021 – two months after the initial promise. However, only a select few customers received the electric scooters as more than 90,000 orders are pending reportedly. Reports further indicate that the mass production of the Ola scooters will commence only next month as only 150 units are being rolled out every day – a far less target compared to the mammoth number of pending orders from what is claimed to be the world’s largest electric two-wheeler factory in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. Some of the owners took to social media to vent their frustrations on the finished product as well. Ola put the blame on the global semiconductor shortage...

In order to further boost sales, Hyundai is planning to launch a wide range of new SUVs in the Indian market by the end of 2022. The company has already announced to launch 6 new electric vehicles before the end of 2028. The Korean automaker will launch two brand new models along with facelifts of existing SUVs. Upcoming Hyundai SUVs Hyundai Creta Facelift – Mid-2022 Hyundai Venue Facelift – End Of 2022 2022 Hyundai Kona EV – Early 2022 New-gen Hyundai Tucson – 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 – End Of 2022 – The Korean automaker will launch the Creta facelift by mid-2022. The SUV made its debut at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2021. The new model comes with aggressive design language along with some interior changes. It features Hyundai’s new Sensuous Sportiness design philosophy, which we have already seen on the new Tucson. Some of the design highlights will include a new parametric jewel pattern grille with integrated LED DRLs, new rectangular shaped LED headlam...

GaadiWaadi - South Korean carmaker Hyundai is planning to launch a few new models in the Indian market, the top five of which we’ve listed here Hyundai has a lot of new models in the pipeline for the Indian market. The South Korean car giant will be focusing heavily on SUVs, and it will also bring some EVs here very soon. Interestingly, some of these upcoming vehicles are slated to launch here in 2022. Here, we have listed the top five Hyundai cars that are expected to launch in India in 2022, for which there is a lot of anticipation among buyers. 1. Hyundai Creta facelift Hyundai Creta facelift was recently launched in Indonesia, at it is expected to arrive in India in the second half of 2022. The updated version sports a different front fascia, inspired by the new-gen Tucson, which looks way sportier than the current version. The engine options – 1.5L NA petrol, 1.4L turbo-petrol, and 1.5L turbo-diesel – will remain unchanged though. 2. Hyundai Venue facelift Hyundai is work...

GaadiWaadi - 2022 Mazda Carol is the rebadged version of the new-gen Suzuki Alto sold in Japan and is offered in three variants In the Japanese market, Mazda has revealed the new generation Carol in the rather unique kei car segment. It now comes with a mild-hybrid powertrain and for decades, the Carol has remained as the badge-engineered version of the Suzuki Alto. Only a few weeks ago, the ninth generation Alto debuted in Japan and it has little in common with the model sold in India. Naturally, it took little time for Mazda to bring the eighth generation Carol as the first city from the Japanese manufacturer has been a rebadged Alto for more than four decades. As expected, they have several commonalities on the outside except for badge swaps and subtle touches including the absence of the chrome trim on the front fascia in the new Carol. Just as the new-gen Alto, the 2022 Mazda Carol has boxy proportions and the dimensions are identical as well. It measures 3,395 mm in length, ...

GaadiWaadi - Kia’s upcoming MPV, the Carens, will go on sale with three engine options, along with a choice between six or seven seats Kia India is all set to launch its fourth product for the Indian market – Carens – on 14 January 2022. The South Korean manufacturer will commence bookings for it on the same day. Kia Carens MPV was unveiled on 16 December 2021, and it is officially referred to as a ‘Recreational Vehicle’ by the brand. The Carens is a midsize MPV with a sharp and handsome design. At the front, it gets a pair of vertically split LED headlamps and a sporty front bumper. The side profile of this upcoming Kia car has an SUV-ish appeal, thanks to the flat bonnet, thick plastic cladding near the bottom, and beautiful alloy wheels. The Carens also sports a pair of roof rails and body-coloured ORVMs (with integrated turn indicators). At the rear, the MPV gets a pair of wraparound taillights, joined together by an LED strip. The rear bumper also looks quite sporty, and the ...

Benelli has organized its first Dealer Technician Skill Contest 2021 (DTSC). 43 dealer technicians participated in the national level contest. The first-ever DTSC had three contest stages including qualifiers, semi-final and final. While qualifiers and semi-final stages were organized digitally, the final stage took place at Benelli India’s training centre in Hyderabad. Nine dealer technicians out of forty-three contestants qualified for the final stage and were challenged to perform herculean tasks including the following: Problem identification & solving approach in electrical/EFI/Engine & vehicle-related concerns Completion of the task in the given timeframe Use of workshop & measuring instruments Inspection of different engines & electrical parts Checking different key parameters of the vehicle Mr Shekar M from Benelli-Bengaluru dealership aced the Dealer Technician Skill Contest 2021 (DTSC) and was awarded as the winner of the national-level contest. Mr ...

GaadiWaadi - Last month, i.e., in November 2021, KTM India’s domestic sales saw a decline of 32.43 per cent on a Year-on-Year basis The Indian automobile industry is facing a sales slump right now, and KTM India is also feeling the brunt. The manufacturer has shared its sales figures for November 2021, and it turns out that KTM India has recorded a drop in overall sales, in terms of domestic sales as well as exports. KTM 390 range, consisting of 390 Duke and 390 Adventure, touched a sales figure of 238 units, which is a massive 60.13 per cent sales drop on a Year-on-Year (YoY) basis. The combined sales figure of the 250 Duke and 250 Adventure was 735 units, which is a YoY sales decline of 53.77 per cent. KTM 200 Duke and RC200 managed to sell a total of 1,894 units combined, which is a sales decline of 10.45 per cent on a YoY basis. As for the 125 range (125 Duke and RC125), KTM reported a combined sales figure of 929 units, which is a YoY sales degrowth of 29.41 per cent. KT...

GaadiWaadi - Tata Altroz AT will reportedly go on sale within the next three to four months and it will be offered with the petrol engine only Tata Motors introduced the Altroz premium hatchback in early 2020 and it competes against Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Hyundai i20, VW Polo and Honda Jazz. The first model based on the ALFA (Agile Light Flexible Advanced) platform has been well received amongst customers as it has become one of the regular top-sellers for the homegrown manufacturer every month. The Altroz’s good reception can be attributed to its Global NCAP five-star crash test rating and a feature rich and premium interior. In addition, the exterior gives a sporty vibe with modern credentials. One of its main rivals, the Hyundai i20, received a big upgrade last year as it moved to the third generation with a myriad of updates inside and out. Only a few months ago, the range-topping i20 N Line variant was introduced to expand its portfolio further. The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is als...

GaadiWaadi - Here, we have a list of 15 SUVs, spanning different segments, that are slated to launch in the Indian market next year, i.e., in 2022 SUVs have been steadily gaining popularity in the Indian market in recent years, and the demand for them is expected to increase even further in 2022. To satiate this potential demand, a lot of new SUV options are slated to be launched in the Indian market soon, spread across different segments. Mahindra & Mahindra will introduce the next-generation Scorpio in India soon, likely during the first half of 2022. The manufacturer will also re-introduce the TUV300 Plus in an updated avatar, probably but under a new name – Bolero Neo Plus. Hyundai Creta facelift, which went on sale in Indonesia recently, is expected to launch in India soon. Hyundai is currently road testing the Venue facelift in its home country of South Korea, and we expect the updated SUV to make its way to India soon. Also, the new-generation Tucson is set to launch he...

Bajaj Auto Limited has announced an investment of Rs 300 Cr (USD 40 Mn) and commenced work at a brand-new unit at Akurdi for manufacturing Electric Vehicles. This unit will have a production capacity of 500,000 EVs per annum. Akurdi (Pune) is also the site of the original Chetak scooter factory that made Bajaj Auto a household name in India. Speaking about the new unit, Mr Rajiv Bajaj – Managing Director, Bajaj Auto Ltd. said, “In 2001 Bajaj 2.0 took off on the roaring Pulsar, in 2021 Bajaj 3.0 arrives on the charming Chetak. Going forward, for the Bajaj portfolio, except for implementing one state-of-the-art ICE platform that is currently under development, all our R&D drive train resources are now laser-focused on creating EV solutions for the future. This alignment reflects our belief that light Electric Vehicles for sustainable urban mobility is an idea whose time may finally have come. Thus, this investment at Akurdi completes the virtuous cycle of hi-tech R&D competencie...

GaadiWaadi - 2022 Skoda Kodiaq will be powered by a 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine delivering 190 PS maximum power and 320 Nm; gets a host of updates inside and out Only a few weeks ago, Skoda’s India division announced the commencement of production for the facelifted Kodiaq locally and unofficial bookings are already underway at select authorised dealerships. The deliveries of the 2022 Skoda Kodiaq will begin on January 14 and its prices will be announced four days prior on January 10, 2022. The Kodiaq crossover was discontinued in India nearly a couple of years ago when the BSVI emission standards kicked in in April 2020 as the diesel engines were decided not to make a comeback. Earlier this year, the Czech Republican automaker introduced the mid-cycle update for the Kodiaq to expand the first generation’s lifespan further with notable changes. On the outside, the 2022 Skoda Kodiaq gains a more prominent grille section, updated bonnet structure, restyled headlamps with new integ...

GaadiWaadi - Toyota Hilux will likely be powered by a 2.4-litre diesel and a 2.8-litre diesel engine used in the Innova Crysta and Fortuner Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) is planning to introduce the Hilux pickup truck in India in the first month of the new calendar year and it has already been spotted during an advertisement shoot a few days ago. The dealer dispatches of the long-awaited model appear to have commenced in India as you can see in this image as we get closer to its debut. The picture shows a white body coloured Toyota Hilux in its stock trim as it does not wear accessories such as steel roll cage on the cargo bed and the more prominent fenders. In a similar fashion to the prototype seen during the TVC shoot, the spotted unit is equipped with chromed out wing mirror caps, chrome accents on the rear bumper, side steps and multi-spoke alloy wheels. Up front, it features an upright facade with black radiator grille mesh and thick chrome surround with a Toyota badge mounte...

GaadiWaadi - Here, we have listed our pick of the top seven EVs that will go on sale in the Indian car market next year (in 2022) Electrification is slowly taking hold of the Indian automobile industry, and plenty of electric vehicles are making their way to our market. Interestingly, consumer interest in EVs has also grown significantly in recent times, and it is expected to increase even more in the coming years. In 2022, a lot of new EVs are slated to launch in India, in both the two-wheeler and passenger car space. Here, we take a look at the seven most highly anticipated electric cars that are expected to launch in the Indian market next year, i.e., in 2022. 1. Tata Altroz EV Tata Motors will finally launch the Altroz EV in 2022, after being showcased in a near-production form at the 2020 Auto Expo. The electric hatchback will have the brand’s ZIPTRON powertrain, similar to the Nexon EV and Tigor EV. The hatchback is expected to offer a driving range of 300 km to 350 km on a...