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GaadiWaadi - 2022 Hyundai Venue has the bragging rights in the compact SUV segment with an uncompromising package boasting many segment-best qualities Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) recently launched the facelifted Venue domestically and as expected, it has arrived with a bang. In response to the ever-increasing competition in the sub-four-metre SUV segment, the 2022 Venue comes with a plethora of changes inside and out while the features list has also been thoroughly upgraded. Since its launch in 2019, the Hyundai Venue has been a top seller in the compact SUV space and the facelifted version further raises the bar up higher. It has already been evident as the bookings have crossed the 15,000 mark in a short span of time. The Venue is priced in an attractive manner too, carrying a sticker tag of Rs. 7.53 lakh for the base trim (ex-showroom). Compared to the previous model, the 2022 Hyundai Venue comes with a number of new features that set it apart from its rivals. They are

GaadiWaadi - 2022 Kia Seltos facelift gets a number of updates inside and out; India launch likely later this year Kia India introduced the Seltos as its first product for the domestic market in 2019 and it has been successful ever since. The midsize SUV is currently one of the top sellers in the segment but the competition has grown leaps and bounds over the last couple of years and many manufacturers are eyeing the spotlight with new launches or heavily updated models. In response, the South Korean auto major is expected to launch the facelifted Seltos later this calendar year locally and it has been unveiled ahead of its global debut at the 2022 Busan International Motor Show in Korea which runs between July 14 and 24. As for the exterior, the front fascia has become sharper with a redesigned grille section and headlamps. The LED headlamp cluster is accompanied by a pair of newly designed LED Daytime Running Lights that extends into the updated grille while the U-shaped chrome

GaadiWaadi - Check out these four officially-commissioned custom-built motorcycles, based on the new Royal Enfield Classic 350 Royal Enfield Classic 350 is the most popular motorcycle in the 250cc-500cc segment in India. Its retro-inspired design and the brand’s rich heritage are the biggest reasons for Classic 350’s success. To enrich its heritage, Royal Enfield recently commissioned a few custom-built motorcycles, which turned out to be beautiful machines. Here, we have featured all four customised Royal Enfield Classic 350 models, built under the ‘Classic REimagined’ project, as part of the brand’s Custom World programme. 1. Gaur by Rajputana Custom Motorcycles Rajputana Customs is famous for building some bespoke custom motorcycles, and ‘Gaur’ is no different. Built on a “Timeless Classic” theme, it takes design inspiration from RE motorcycles of different eras. The motorcycle’s frame has been altered for a sleeker overall design. It gets old-school girder front suspension,

GaadiWaadi - Hyundai Creta is expected to receive a midlife facelift in the Indian market soon, and here, we list all that we know about it The second-generation Hyundai Creta went on sale in India back in 2020, and it quickly became the best-selling SUV in our market. That crown has since been snatched away by others, thanks to stiffer competition nowadays. To ensure that Creta remains competitive, Hyundai is set to roll out an update for it, in the form of a midlife facelift. Here, we have listed everything we know about the upcoming Hyundai Creta facelift. Exterior design The biggest change on the facelifted Hyundai Creta would be its exterior design. The updated model, available in select international markets like Indonesia, will have a completely new front end. It will get a new front grille with integrated LED DRLs, inspired by the new-gen Hyundai Tucson. The main headlamp would be positioned low on the redesigned front bumper. The side profile of the SUV will remain lar

Toyota India is currently selling two re-badged Maruti Suzuki Cars – the Glanza and the Urban Cruiser based on Baleno & Vitara Brezza respectively. The Toyota-Suzuki partnership will finally have a newly developed product, called the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder in the country. Scheduled to make global debut on July 1, 2022, the new Toyota Hyryder will come with several segment-first features and tech. Maruti Suzuki will also introduce a differently Styled SUV based on the Hyryder. The Maruti’s version is rumoured to be called the Vitara and is expected to replace the global Suzuki Vitara. The new SUVs will be produced at Toyota’s factory in Bidadi near Bangalore in Karnataka. Production of the new SUVs will commence from August 2022. Toyota Hyryder AWD Automatic The company has already announced that the new Hyryder SUV will be offered with mild and strong hybrid engines. It will be offered with two petrol engines – Maruti-sourced 1.5-litre K15C dualjet with mild hybrid tech a

GaadiWaadi - TVS will introduce a new motorcycle on July 6, likely to be named Ronin, and the internet is abuzz with a lot of speculations about it TVS Motor Company is planning to launch a brand-new motorcycle in the Indian market on July 6. This new model is expected to be named ‘Ronin’, and there are plenty of speculations about what it could be. Some reports suggest that this could be the production version of the Zeppelin concept, which was showcased back at the 2018 Auto Expo. We took a look around at all the speculations and details available, and here’s what we expect to see on the motorcycle. 1. Design and styling Last year, a TVS test motorcycle with a retro-inspired design was spotted testing. The motorcycle looked very unique, although the full-body disguise helped hide the overall styling. A recent spy picture did reveal that it will get a round LED headlight, with an integrated T-shaped LED DRL. Picture credit: BikeDekho 2. Features An LED headlamp (with an LED

The much-anticipated new Maruti Brezza 2022 will finally go on sale in the country tomorrow. The company has already released multiple teaser videos, revealing some key details. The new model comes with revised styling and all-new interior along with a new engine-gearbox combination. It will be offered in a total of 10 variants including 7 manual and 3 automatic. New Maruti Brezza 2022 Price Expectations The outgoing Vitara Brezza is offered in 4 trims – LXi, VXi, ZXi and ZXi Plus – in petrol manual and automatic version. The SUV is priced between Rs 7.82 lakh and Rs 11.47 lakh. This time around, MSIL would aim to price the new model more competitive against the likes of the Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet and the Tata Nexon. We expect the new model to cost somewhere between Rs 7.5 lakh to Rs 12 lakh. New Maruti Brezza Features The new-gen Maruti Brezza will come with a completely revised interior, which now has several segment-leading features. It will come with a 9-inch touchscreen i

GaadiWaadi - Hyundai Ioniq 6 is essentially a toned-down take on the Prophecy concept with unique styling elements; has a modern interior packed with new tech Following a set of teasers, Hyundai has unveiled the Ioniq 6 sedan for the global markets. The first sedan from the Ioniq electric vehicle range is also the first sedan to sit on the dedicated E-GMP electric skateboard architecture and it has several commonalities with the Prophecy concept showcased early last year. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is essentially a toned-down take on the Prophecy concept with a unique styling but retains most of the clever design ethos. The zero-emission sedan evokes a retro design language while blending with modern elements like the Parametric Pixel lights. A portion of the front as well as the rear whale tail spoiler reminds us of the vintage Porsches. The swooping low-tailed design gives us Porsche vibes again while the front and rear bumpers are rather busy. The Hyundai logo is grafted just below th

GaadiWaadi - Ather Energy is expected to launch upgraded versions of 450X and 450 Plus soon, and technical specs of these upcoming models have leaked online Bengaluru-based EV maker Ather Energy is planning to introduce a few new electric two-wheelers in India in the near future. Interestingly, it seems like the manufacturer will update its existing scooter models as well. Leaked type approval documents show that Ather 450X will get a larger battery (with better range) soon. The updated electric scooter will get a 3.66 kWh battery, as opposed to the 2.6 kWh battery available currently. Also, the electric motor will be more powerful; in the type approval certificate, we see that the scooter will be rated at 6.4 kW of maximum power for setting 1, and at 5.8 kW for setting 2. While not explicitly mentioned in the document, we believe that ‘setting 1’ refers to 450X, while ‘setting 2’ refers to 450 Plus. The updated Ather 450 Plus will get four riding modes – Sport, Ride, Smart Eco, a

GaadiWaadi - The 2022 Mahindra Scorpio-N offers great off-roading capabilities, and we recently took the SUV to an off-road track to test it out The newly-introduced Mahindra Scorpio-N has been garnering a lot of attention online these days. Its attractive design and brilliant equipment list are partly responsible for it, along with its impressive technical specifications. The new Scorpio-N is one of the most rugged midsize SUVs in India, thanks to its body-on-frame architecture. Mahindra Scorpio-N is built on the brand’s new-generation ladder-frame architecture, which lends great rigidity to the body. As such, the SUV can handle even heavy-duty off-road terrains. To improve its offroad capabilities, M&M is offering a 4×4 option as well on Scorpio-N, but only on select diesel trim levels. M&M invited us to check out the new Scorpio-N’s off-road capabilities, and we took the SUV over hardcore offroad terrain to test it out. The SUV has a lot of off-road features on offer. T