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GaadiWaadi - Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 is expected to go on sale in the coming months following the launch of the Hunter 350 in early August Royal Enfield is currently working on a number of new motorcycles pertaining to different segments. More specifically, RE is testing a trio of 650 cc models, as can be judged by the spy pictures. The homegrown motorcycle producer is preparing to launch the Hunter 350 in early August in the domestic market and is expected to be followed by another motorcycle. Later this year, Royal Enfield could introduce a cruiser that will likely sit as the flagship motorcycle upon arrival with an engine capacity of 650 cc. It could be dubbed the Shotgun 650 as it takes influence from the SG650 concept showcased at the 2021 EICMA show in Milan, Italy. In recent months, the near-production spec Shotgun 650 has been caught on camera testing. It will become the first ever Royal Enfield motorcycle to boast an upside down front forks and it will be equipped with ...

GaadiWaadi - Maruti Suzuki will launch the Grand Vitara in September 2022 and is expected to be followed by a compact SUV coupe and the Jimny sometime next year Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has been having a busy calendar year with new launches at regular intervals. It looks like the largest car manufacturer in the country does not show signs of stopping either as new products are lined up for launch over the next twelve months. The brand will bring in the Grand Vitara midsize SUV in September 2022. The five-seater will be offered with a 1.5-litre mild-hybrid K15C petrol engine and a 1.5-litre four-cylinder strong hybrid petrol engine. The former will be available with a five-speed manual transmission or a six-speed torque converter automatic unit while the latter will be paired with only a CVT. A 4WD system will also be retailed with the mild hybrid engine only. The Grand Vitara will become the flagship SUV upon its launch as it will replace the S-Cross and will be more adv...

GaadiWaadi - A number of brands in the last few months have expanded their electric vehicle portfolio in India and are now offering practical and powerful EVs Planning to buy a new electric car in India and worried about the total range on a single charge? Here is a list of the top 5 electric cars in India with the highest range that will help you decide better. BMW i4 Claimed Range: 590 Km Based on the 4-Series Gran Coupe, the BMW i4 is known for its supreme driving dynamics, premium and sporty interiors, and a super-long claimed range of 590 km on a single charge. The BMW i4 can be charged using multiple charging options including a 205 kW DC charger that can charge the car from 10 per cent to 80 per cent in a little over 30 mins. Other charging options include a 50 kW DC charger, and an 11 kW AC charger. Kia EV6 Claimed Range: 528 Km The Kia EV6 is the first electric Kia car in India and boasts a powerful powertrain in addition to a commendable range. The car boasts a clai...

GaadiWaadi - This upcoming bike will be developed jointly by Bajaj and Triumph for the Indian market and it could have global prominence as well Bajaj Auto and Triumph Motorcycles recently joined hands in India to co-develop new bikes for the Indian market and other developing markers. Under this joint venture, both the companies will be working together on new premium mid-displacement motorcycles and are currently believed to be working on two new motorcycles for India including a neo-retro roadster to take on the likes of the Royal Enfield Meteor 350. The second bike happens to be a scrambler and will challenge the bikes like the Yezdi Scrambler and the upcoming Royal Enfield 350. For starters, the upcoming two bikes are expected to be based on the same tubular chassis with bolt-on rear subframes. The suspension duties are expected to be handled by upside-down forks at the front and a mono-shock setup at the rear. On the design front, the upcoming Royal Enfield Hunter 350 rival ...

OLX Autos has reported a sharp increase in both the supply and demand of luxury cars on its platform in the first half of 2022. The pre-owned car market is growing faster (15%) than the new car market (10%) in terms of CAGR, with used car volumes poised to become 1.5x more than the new car market by FY ‘26, as per a study by OLX Autos and CRISIL. In order to arrive at the findings, OLX Autos analyzed over approx. 50,000 listings (ads on the OLX platform posted by users) of the luxury and ultra luxury car brands on its platform across more than 50 - Tier 1 (Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Kolkata, Pune and Ahmedabad) and Tier 2 cities (Agra, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Coimbatore, Indore, Jaipur, Kochi, Kozhikode to name a few) in India. The brands that are most popular on OLX include Audi, Mercedes Benz, BMW, Porsche and Jaguar. The analysis was undertaken for the first 6 months of January - June, 2021 and 2022. BMW remains the most popular pre-owned luxury car brand in ...

GaadiWaadi - The first 25,000 bookings of the Mahindra Scorpio N have been received in 30 seconds; the SUV is priced between Rs. 11.99 lakh and Rs. 23.90 lakh (ex-showroom) Mahindra & Mahindra has commenced the official bookings for the Scorpio N in the domestic market starting at 11 AM and as expected, it has been tremendously well received. The first 25,000 bookings of the Mahindra Scorpio N have been received in just 30 seconds and over 40,000 bookings have been noted in a matter of five minutes. In total, more than one lakh bookings have been received within 30 minutes. The all-new SUV based on a new ladder frame chassis can be reserved at authorised Mahindra dealerships and online for a token of Rs. 21,000. The reservations have been arranged on a first-come-first-serve basis and deliveries are determined based on the variants opted by the customers. Courtesy of the ‘Booking Amendment Window’ option, the buyers who have booked get the option to evaluate their variant and c...

GaadiWaadi - Honda compact SUV is expected to be based on the same platform as the Amaze; to likely be powered by a 1.2-litre petrol and a 1.5-litre diesel engine Reports floating around the internet suggest that an all-new compact SUV from Honda will be launched in India in the second half of the next calendar year. It will compete directly against Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Nissan Magnite, Renault Kiger, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Mahindra XUV300 and the likes in the highly competitive space. It is believed that the development of the sub-four-metre SUV is well and truly on. The design could be influenced by the latest Honda SUVs including the BR-V and it will likely be rolled out of the brand’s production facility in Tapukara, Rajasthan. Like its competitors, the Japanese auto major could target sizeable volumes from the foreign markets through exports. The upcoming compact SUV will act as a replacement for the WR-V, which in turn is based on the Jazz. The fourth generati...

GaadiWaadi - Toyota will launch the Urban Cruiser Hyryder next month in India and it will likely be followed by the new Urban Cruiser later this year Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) unveiled the Urban Cruiser Hyryder a few weeks ago and its bookings are open across the country. The Hyryder midsize SUV will rival Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, MG Astor, VW Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, Nissan Kicks and so on in the highly competitive space. The five-seater comes as part of Toyota’s partnership with Suzuki. The Urban Cruiser Hyryder has plenty in common with the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, which was also revealed recently. The Hyryder will be launched next month in India and it takes design inspiration from the latest crop of global Toyota SUVs. The exterior comprises a split headlamp cluster, sharp looking fog lamp cluster and a prominent grille section. Other visual highlights in the 4.3-metre long SUV are squared-off wheel arches as the RAV4, a raked front windshield, a large greenhouse, sharp ...

We informed you earlier that the upcoming Maruti Grand Vitara SUV could be priced as low as Rs 9.5 lakh (ex-showroom). A new media report claims that the upcoming SUV will cost between Rs 9.50 lakh and Rs 18 lakh. However, MSIL is yet to make an official announcement on the same. Official prices of the new Vitara SUV will be released in the month of September 2022. Maruti Grand Vitara Variant-Wise Leaked Prices The new Grand Vitara will be offered with mild hybrid and strong hybrid powertrains. The mild hybrid version will come in 4 trim levels – Sigma, Delta, Zeta and Alpha. The manual version is priced between Rs 9.50 lakh and Rs 15.50 lakh, while the automatic model will come in price bracket of Rs 12.50 lakh to Rs 15 lakh. Variant Prices (Reported) Sigma Rs 9.50 Lakh Delta Rs 11 Lakh Zeta Rs 12 Lakh Alpha Rs 13.50 Lakh Alpha AWD Rs 15.50 Lakh Delta AT Rs 12.50 Lakh Zeta AT Rs 13.50 Lakh Alpha AT Rs 15 Lakh The strong hybrid version wil...

GaadiWaadi - Kia Seltos facelift is expected to go on sale later this year or in early 2023 with a host of revisions inside and out; powertrain choices to likely remain the same Kia unveiled the facelifted Seltos for the international markets a few weeks ago and is expected to reach India later this year or in early 2023. The midsize SUV received new features a few months ago in its latest update in India but the upcoming facelift is subjected to a host of visual revisions and the inclusion of new technologies. The exterior comprises redesigned LED headlamps, LED Daytime Running Lights extending into the front grille, same fog lamps as the existing model, revised front bumper, air inlet surrounded by faux aluminium skid plate, newly designed alloy wheels, sharper LED tail lamps flanking new corporate badge and are connected as well and L-shaped LED signature as in the facelifted Venue. The rear bumper has also been redesigned with a prominent faux skid plate. The dimensions and th...

GaadiWaadi - Tata Sierra EV will reportedly go on sale only by the middle of this decade or after 2025; to likely be based on a dedicated EV platform Tata Motors introduced the Nexon EV in early 2020 and it has been well received by customers. The electric five-seater SUV is currently the best-selling passenger electric car in the country and its range was recently expanded with the addition of the Nexon EV Max with a larger battery pack and longer range while the Nexon EV Prime also received a host of new features. A few months ago, the homegrown manufacturer announced the establishment of a new EV subsidiary while pouring in substantial investment. Just this calendar year, Tata revealed the Curvv and Avinya concepts – previewing the possible future design language as a number of new electric vehicles are in the pipeline based on existing and new EV platforms. TPEML (Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited) gets an investment of Rs. 15,000 on product development and is working o...

GaadiWaadi - Across different segments, brands like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Toyota and Mercedes-Benz are looking to launch new cars in the month of August 2022 The month of August 2022 is shaping up to be another busy one for the car industry as four new launches have been planned. In addition, Mahindra will unveil its Born Electric concepts on August 15, 2022 as five concepts are waiting to show their faces and most of them will spawn production all-electric SUVs in the future with the brand aiming to unleash as many as eight EVs by 2027. 1. Hyundai Tucson: The first off the line will be the new generation Hyundai Tucson. The premium SUV was unveiled recently and it is subjected to an assortment of revisions cosmetically and inside the cabin. Following the latest Sensuous Sportiness design philosophy, the new Tucson features a parametric jewel pattern front grille at the front along with a seamlessly integrated LED lighting system. With sleek body panels and a futuristic rear...

In the coming months, we will witness some major new car launches across different segments. Talking about the hatchbacks, there will be three models which are ready to hit roads – new-generation Maruti Alto, Maruti Baleno CNG and Toyota Glanza CNG. Here’s a brief on these upcoming hatches. 2022 Maruti Alto The new-generation Maruti Alto is reported to see a release on 18 th August, 2022. The hatchback will come with significantly improved styling, up-market interior and new engine setup. Similar to Maruti Suzuki’s new breed cars, the 2022 Maruti Alto might switch to the lightweight Heartect platform. This time around, the hatch might get a new touchscreen infotainment system with the latest smartphone connectivity along with a semi-digital instrument console, newly-designed dashboard and revised central console. Under the hood, the upcoming new Alto is likely to feature the 1.0L K10C Dualjet engine making 67bhp and 89Nm. It will continue to be available with the 47bhp, 796cc, 3-c...

A new media report claims that Honda is planning to discontinue the Jazz, WR-V and the 4th gen City sedan by March 2023. While Jazz and 4th Gen City will be discontinued by December 2022, the WR-V will remain on sale by March. It is reported that MSIL will launch the new compact SUV, codenamed 3US/31XA in 2023. Production of the new Honda compact SUV is reportedly to be commenced in August 2023. The company aims to produce around 40,000 models in the first year. Previous reports claim that Honda is developing two new SUVs – a sub-4 meter and a compact SUV. While the former will be positioned against the Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue and the Tata Nexon, the compact SUV will be positioned against the Hyundai Creta and the Kia Seltos. It is reported that Honda will first launch the new sub-4 meter SUV in 2023. On the other hand, the compact SUV will arrive in 2024. The new SUVs will be based on the new Honda Amaze’s platform, which has similarities with the City’s platform. It is a vers...

GaadiWaadi - Diesel cars still are extremely popular in the market, especially amongst buyers with extensive highway usage We have seen a sharp decline in the demand for small diesel cars in the Indian market in recent years, especially post the BS6 norms. However, a number of buyers still prefer diesel cars for their better fuel economy, strong performance, and excellent long-term reliability. TO cater to such buyers, we still have some brands offering potent diesel cars in India and here is a list of the top 5 most fuel-efficient diesel cars in the Indian market. 1. Hyundai Verna Claimed Mileage: 25 kmpl The Hyundai Verna is the only sedan in the segment after the Honda City to be offered with a diesel engine and features a 1.5L U2 CRDi diesel engine that also does duty in the Creta, Seltos, and the Venue. This engine can be had with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic gearbox and boasts a claimed mileage of 25 kmpl in the manual iteration. The Hyundai Verna diesel p...

Maruti Suzuki is gearing up for the launch of two new models – the next-gen Alto and the new Grand Vitara SUVs. While the new Alto will be launched on August 18 , the new Grand Vitara will go on sale in September 2022. Maruti Suzuki is also working on a wide range of new models including new SUVs, hatchbacks and an electric SUV. MSIL is preparing two brand new compact SUVs including an all-new YTB SUV Coupe and the Jimny lifestyle SUV. Adding to it, the Swift hatchback will also receive a new generation model in 2023. In fact, Suzuki has already started testing the next-gen Swift hatchback on foreign soil. The new model is reportedly to make global debut before the end of this year. The hatchback could be unveiled in India at the 2023 Auto Expo in January 2023. The next-gen Suzuki Swift will be designed on the modified version of the HEARTECT platform. The new model is expected to come with a host of new features while the existing cabin layout. It is reported that the new Swift w...

GaadiWaadi - 2022 Honda BR-V is powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder naturally-aspirated DOHC i-VTEC petrol engine developing a maximum power output of 121 PS The new generation Honda BR-V first went on sale in Indonesia late last year and it has now been revealed for Thailand. To be sold in two variants namely E and EL, the 2022 Honda BR-V is estimated to carry a price tag between 930,000 baht (Rs. 20.30 lakh) and 980,000 baht (Rs. 21.39 lakh). Compared to the previous iteration, the second generation of the MPV will be more upmarket. Based on the N7X concept with a more appealing design, the new BR-V has bigger proportions and it measures a length of 4,490 mm, a width of 1,780 mm and stands 1,685 mm tall with a wheelbase length of 2,695 mm. It derives power from the same 1.5-litre four-cylinder naturally-aspirated DOHC i-VTEC petrol engine developing a maximum power output of 121 PS at 6,600 rpm. It is capable of delivering 145 Nm of peak torque at 4,300 rpm. The powertrain is l...

GaadiWaadi - Maruti Suzuki will launch the third generation Alto next month and it will be followed by the all-new Grand Vitara midsize SUV in September Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) is planning to bring in a host of new models over the next twelve months or so. In addition to a string of new passenger vehicles, Maruti Suzuki will launch the new generation Alto on August 18. It will be underpinned by the lightweight Heartect platform and it could derive power from a new 1.0-litre petrol engine. It will have bigger proportions than the outgoing model and the interior will also receive a host of updates. A CNG variant could also be on offer. Maruti Suzuki is gearing up to launch the Grand Vitara midsize SUV in September 2022. Based on Suzuki’s TECT platform, the five-seater will compete against Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and the likes. It will be powered by a mild hybrid 1.5-litre petrol and a 1.5-litre strong hybrid petrol engine. Both manual and automatic transmissions will be...

A new Ather Experience Centre has been opened in Malad, Mumbai. The retail outlet has the entire Ather 450 series on display including the new and improved gen-3 variant of the electric scooter. Ather Energy continues to witness a significant surge in demand from the state. The store in Malad, Mumbai will allow customers to purchase and test ride the Ather 450X and 450 Plus from a convenient location in the city. Ather Space is well equipped to provide a unique ownership experience along with complete service and support for the owners. The store aims to educate customers about every aspect of the vehicle and witness the engineering and mechanical efforts that go into each Ather scooter. People in the city can book test ride slots on the company’s website before visiting the experience centre to experience riding a connected & intelligent scooter. Speaking about the expansion, Ravneet S Phokela, Chief Business Officer, Ather Energy, said, "Maharashtra has responded phenom...