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GaadiWaadi - Check out the latest prices of Tata passenger cars in the Indian market, following the latest [April 2022] price hike Tata Motors has updated the prices of its passenger cars in the Indian market this month. The increase in prices is largely due to the increasing cost of raw materials, which has been forcing other carmakers as well to increase their model prices multiple times over the past two years. Tata’s most affordable model – Tiago – is now priced from Rs. 5.37 lakh to Rs. 6.89 lakh for the petrol manual version, and from Rs. 6.49 lakh to Rs. 7.44 lakh for the petrol automatic version. The i-CNG version is priced from Rs. 6.27 lakh to Rs. 7.79 lakh. As for Tata Tiago NRG, the price ranges from Rs. 6.77 lakh to Rs. 7.32 lakh. Tata Tigor is priced from Rs. 5.97 lakh to Rs. 7.66 lakh for the manual variants, while the petrol automatic variants are priced from Rs. 7.04 lakh to Rs. 8.26 lakh. The sedan’s i-CNG variants are now priced from Rs. 7.84 lakh to Rs. 8.56 la...

In line with its commitment to strengthening the retail footprint in the Indian market, Yamaha has announced the opening of its second Blue Square outlet in Kochi. Launched under the banner of ‘Peringhat Motors’, the 3S Facility offers end-to-end sales, service, and spare parts support. The concept-driven showroom is spread across 1451 sq ft and embeds Yamaha's racing DNA of excitement, style & sportiness. Majorly, focusing on customer-centric brand experience, Yamaha’s ‘Blue Square’ showrooms are designed to offer a sense of community, creating a space for customers to connect with the ethos of the brand. ‘Blue Square’ is designed to define the legacy of Yamaha’s role in global motorsports with ‘Blue’ characterizing the company’s racing DNA and ‘Square’ defining an entry into the world of Yamaha. The ‘Blue Square’ outlets showcase the brand’s racing DNA through a Yamaha Blue themed interior and a visually appealing borderline surrounding the exterior of the outlet. The pr...

GaadiWaadi - The long-range Tata Nexon EV is expected to use a larger 40 kWh battery pack with a claimed driving range of around 400 km on a single charge Tata Motors will reportedly launch the long-range variant of the country’s best-selling passenger electric vehicle, the Nexon EV, on May 11, 2022. It was supposed to launch on April 20 before getting postponed and in the meantime, the homegrown manufacturer has brought in two concepts, the Curvv and the Avinya. Both are expected to have their production versions introduced by 2025. The Nexon EV was first launched in early 2020 and it has emerged as the best-seller with conviction. Building on the momentum, Tata announced big investments under the TPEML (Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited) umbrella and it is currently working on three electrified platforms to launch as many as ten new zero-emission vehicles over the next five years. The arrival of the long-range Nexon EV will certainly help in expanding the electric SUV’s r...

GaadiWaadi - Honda City e:HEV will launch in the Indian market next week, and here, we have listed all the unique things about this upcoming hybrid sedan Honda Cars India is all set to reveal the prices of City e:HEV in the Indian market on May 4. The hybrid sedan has already started arriving at dealer yards around the country, and media drives are currently underway. Keep watching this space for our first-drive review of the new Honda City e:HEV, which will be out soon. Here, we have listed seven unique things that you should know about the soon-to-launch Honda City e:HEV hybrid sedan. 1. First mass-market hybrid car in India Honda City e:HEV is the first mass-market hybrid vehicle in India. Not only that, it is actually the first strong hybrid car to be manufactured locally in our country. With electrification taking hold of the Indian automobile industry, more hybrid vehicles will be manufactured in India in the future. 2. Will feature minor styling changes To differentiate ...

GaadiWaadi - Mahindra & Mahindra’s upcoming XUV300-based EV will launch in India in 2023, likely under the name ‘eXUV300’ or ‘XUV400’ Back at the 2020 Auto Expo, Mahindra & Mahindra had showcased the eXUV300 concept, which was an EV based on XUV300. The concept car had garnered a lot of attention from attendees, and it generated a lot of interest online as well. However, its production version is yet to make its official debut, but the manufacturer states it will happen next year. Last year, M&M stated that it will launch 16 EVs in the Indian market by 2027, and this plan included eight passenger EVs and eight light commercial vehicles (LCVs). Earlier this year, Anish Shah, MD and CEO of Mahindra Group, revealed that Mahindra eXUV300 is scheduled for launch in 2023. It was also reported that M&M is considering launching eXUV300 under the name ‘XUV400’, which has already been trademarked by the manufacturer. The different names could help differentiate between the e...

GaadiWaadi - Tata Motors has a lot of new cars in the making, and here, we’ve listed the ones that are speculated to launch before the end of 2023 In recent times, Tata Motors has seen a lot of sales success in the Indian car market. The homegrown carmaker is planning to maintain its sales growth, and to keep consumers interested, plenty of new Tata cars are in the pipeline right now. These include brand-new models as well as updated versions of existing models. Here, we have listed all the upcoming Tata cars that are speculated to launch in the Indian market within two years. 1. Tata Nexon EV long-range Tata Motors is planning to launch a long-range version of Nexon EV in India very soon. As the name suggests, the electric SUV will have a better driving range than the existing model, thanks to a larger battery pack (expected to be 40 kWh). The standard-range version will also continue to be on sale. Apart from that, there will be a few other changes to the vehicle, like the ad...

The long awaited Jeep Meridian 3-row SUV will finally go on sale in June 2022. The company has already announced that the series production of the Meridian will commence in May, 2022. The new SUV will be positioned above the Compass in Jeep India’s line-up. The SUV is basically the re-badged Commander SUV; however, it gets some India-centric changes. Bookings & Launch Details Jeep has officially announced that the bookings for the new Meridian will commence in the first week of May 2022 . Deliveries for the new Jeep Meridian is scheduled to be commenced in the third week of June 2022. Compass platform The new Jeep Meridian is built on the Jeep’s Small Wide 4×4 platform that underpins the Compass and the global Renegade. Jeep engineers have modified the platform to accommodate a longer wheelbase and a bigger 3-row SUV. The company has high strength steel to make it stronger and more rigid. Dimensions In terms of proportions, the new Jeep Meridian is 4,769mm long, 1,859mm wide...

GaadiWaadi - Hyundai Alcazar was recently spied testing on Indian roads, giving rise to speculations that it will get a CNG powertrain option soon Hyundai and its sister company Kia seem to be planning to launch a slew of CNG-powered vehicles in the Indian market. Recently, Kia Sonet and Carens were spied undergoing road testing with a CNG kit, and now a test model Hyundai Alcazar has been spied with emissions-testing equipment, which is likely testing a factory-fitted CNG kit. Hyundai Alcazar is available with two engine options in the Indian market – a 2.0-litre NA petrol unit and a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel unit. Both powerplants are available with a choice between a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed torque-converter automatic transmission. The CNG kit will likely be added to the petrol engine (with manual gearbox) on select trim levels. With the prices of petrol and diesel continuing to rise in India, the demand for affordable mobility has pushed people towards CNG-powered cars in rec...

Japanese automaker, Toyota is getting aggressive with its product strategy for the Indian market. After introducing the new Glanza, the company is now gearing up for the launch of the new Urban Cruiser. These models are basically the re-badged Maruti cars. For the first time, Toyota will develop an all-new India-centric product which will also be supplied to Maruti Suzuki. While Indian auto makers including Tata Motors and Mahindra are focusing on introducing EVs, Japanese brands are planning to introduce stronger hybrids in the Indian market. Honda is all set to launch the new City e:HEV hybrid, while Toyota-Suzuki will introduce hybrid SUVs and MPV in the market. Honda will also have an all-new SUV in 2023. This mid-sized SUV will also receive a strong hybrid system. Toyota will focus on introducing hybrid cars before launching a pure electric vehicle in the market. The company will launch a new SUV and an all-new MPV in the next 1 year. Both models will be powered by a petrol eng...

GaadiWaadi - Official bookings for the forthcoming Jeep Meridian will commence in May 2022, and the SUV has managed to generate a lot of hype even before that Jeep Meridian was recently unveiled in India, and the manufacturer has announced that it will start accepting orders for this SUV starting from May 3rd. Regular readers would remember that Meridian shares its architecture with Jeep Compass, but with alterations to fit the third row of seats. Before the new Jeep Meridian goes on sale in India, here are five things that you should know about it. 1. Muscular design Jeep Meridian is quite a looker, with a lot of street presence. At the front, it gets rectangular headlamps along with the signature seven-slot grille. At the sides, we see slightly flared wheelarches, 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, blacked-out pillars, and black cladding all around. At the rear, it gets sleek LED taillights, a bold tailgate, and a silver-finished skid plate on the bumper. 2. Premium interior ...

GaadiWaadi - Nissan could develop a seven-seater variant of the Magnite for India up next and it could help in expanding the compact SUV’s lineup Following the departure of the Datsun brand from the Indian market, speculations that emerged on the internet suggested that its parental company, Nissan, might also take the exit doors. The low-cost Datsun could not find its footing locally for nearly a decade with its volume-based entry-level cars and after decades, it was revived in India before reaching other emerging markets. Rakesh Srivastava, Managing Director, Nissan India , told in an interview, “Under the company’s global transformation plan Nissan NEXT, Magnite is the first vehicle launched in India in 2020 and is delivering high aspirational value.” He also reassured that offering customer satisfaction for all existing and future Datsun owners is a high priority. While dismissing the rumours of the Japanese brand’s exit, he emphasised that his brand is strongly invested in I...

GaadiWaadi - Tata Eturna electric SUV will reportedly be equivalent to the Harrier and is targeted to go on sale in early 2025 Tata Motors is gearing up to unveil a brand new electric SUV concept today. It is expected to be the first model underpinned by the Born Electric platform, which will give rise to a slew of new zero-emission vehicles in the future. The skateboard will support multiple battery packs, body styles and seating configurations along the way. The homegrown manufacturer is currently the best-selling electric passenger vehicle maker courtesy of the Nexon EV and Tigor EV. Under TPEML (Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited), the brand is looking to expand its wings with hefty investments in the electrification space. While the upcoming concept will reportedly have a similar size as the Safari, there are more EVs in development. The first electric vehicle based on the dedicated skateboard will be introduced in early 2025. The same year will more likely see Born Ele...

GaadiWaadi - Greasehouse Customs of Bangalore has built an officially-commissioned custom drag racer based on Royal Enfield Continental GT650 Royal Enfield is the most popular choice of brand for custom motorcycle projects in India, due to the brilliant aftermarket support it enjoys in our country and the easy-to-modify nature of its bikes. Every now and then, Royal Enfield also takes a plunge into the world of its fans, officially commissioning custom builds, thus adding to its heritage. IndiMotard’s Greasehouse Customs was given a brief by Royal Enfield to build a motorcycle that’s fast and fun, which they definitely did! This custom drag racer, based on an RE Continental GT650, has been christened ‘Dunaali’. The name roughly translates to twin-barrel gun, a symbol of power, which is appropriate for this model. The most noticeable change here is the massive Dustbin-style fairing at the front. It looks large and bulky, but this handmade carbon-fibre contraption helps with aerodyn...

Mercedes-Benz India has announced the commencement of the 5th-gen C-Class' rollout from its state-of-the-art production facility in Chakan, Pune. Scheduled to be launched on 10th May, the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class, fondly called the ‘Baby S’, will be available in 3 variants – C 200, C200d and top-end C300d. The C-Class is an important pillar in the brand's sedan lineup. It was first launched in India back in 2001 and today, there are more than 37,000 units out on the Indian roads. The upcoming model, the 5th-gen, is the most advanced C-Class ever and, hence, it raises the bar in its segment in terms of major advancement in design, comfort and technology. from Indian Autos Blog https://ift.tt/bK9iMtl via IFTTT

GaadiWaadi - Toyota Innova Crysta will undergo a generation change soon, with a new architecture, electrified powertrain options, and much more Japanese car giant Toyota is currently working on the next-generation Innova Crysta. The next-gen MPV is expected to have its global debut later this year, and it will go on sale in the Indian market sometime in 2023. The new model has already been spied a few times on Indian and foreign roads. Based on available spy pictures, and taking some inspiration from other Toyota models, artist Andra Febrian (@ andrafebriandesign ) has digitally created his imagining of the next-generation Innova Crysta. The first thing that catches our attention is the new pair of headlamps, which seem to be inspired by the Toyota Fortuner SUV, flanking the restyled front grille. The front bumper is new as well, and it looks sleeker than the one on the current model. On the sides, we see a different set of alloy wheels, and the D-pillar also has a completely new...