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Indian streets gear up for electrifying SUV launches from Tata, Hyundai, Maruti & more
India gears up for a wave of SUV launches, including Tata Motors, Hyundai, Kia, and more, showcasing the industry's move towards sustainable transportation. Maruti Suzuki to unveil its first EV at Auto Expo 2025, and Mercedes-Benz targets a quarter of sales from EVs by 2026.
VinFast VF e34 electric SUV spotted in India. Here's what we know about it
VinFast, an EV maker, has started building an integrated EV facility in India, particularly in Tamil Nadu. A test mule of its electric SUV, the VF e34, has been spotted on Indian roads.
Volkswagen India to offer 6 airbags across all variants Taigun and Virtus models
Volkswagen India announced that all variants of its Taigun and Virtus models, both rated 5-Stars by Global NCAP for safety, will now come equipped with six airbags. This move is part of Volkswagen's ongoing efforts to enhance its product offerings since the launch of its India 2.0 portfolio. The Taigun, a subcompact crossover SUV, debuted in September 2021, while the Virtus, a mid-sized sedan, was introduced in March 2022.
Off-roading mania sweeps India: Thrill-seekers conquer challenging terrain
Off-road driving is taking off in India as men and women, young and old, enjoy the thrill of extreme terrain—from snowy trails and sand dunes to slushy paths and rocky landscapes. Off-roading is best experienced on a 4x4 SUV—a four-wheeler in which the engine drives all four wheels, providing better traction and grip.
Kia unveils revamped EV6 electric vehicle with bigger battery
Kia, South Korea's second-largest automaker, on Tuesday announced the release of a redesigned and upgraded version of its EV6 electric vehicle, which was first introduced in 2021.
Kia EV6 GT Line Tech Review: Here’s what a premium EVs offers in India
Kia EV6 GT Line is a fully electric crossover SUV that's both a beauty and a beast. With a low center of gravity and 19" alloy wheels, this car provides more stability and the feeling of a race car. It can be charged up to 80% in 18 minutes with a 350kw charger or about 70-75 min...
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Ford cuts prices of all variants of Mustang Mach E electric SUV
The automaker's base Select variant of Mach E now carries a suggested retail price of $39,895, compared with its prior price of $42,995, while the higher-end Mach E GT spec will cost about $7,600 less, at $52,395.
The year of the SUV: When Indian automakers started riding higher
SUVs have seen a four-fold increase in their share among first-time buyers in the country over the past decade. About a third of first-time car buyers in the Indian market now drive home an SUV compared to less than a tenth a decade ago, when hatchbacks ruled the country's roads, according to industry data. The share of additional and replacement buying in the category during this period has fallen to 69% from a whopping 92% in 2014.
India's craze for SUVs: There's more to it than meets the eye
The fall in sales of small cars and the rise in SUV sales may not be only due to Indians now ditching small cars and preferring to buy SUVs. Due to several factors, carmakers are focusing more on SUVs, making them affordable even if they have to downsize them in different respects, just as small-car segment crumbles under stress.
VinFast firming up India entry strategy, plans to sell e-SUVs from April 2024
Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast Auto plans to enter India's electric car market with two to three e-SUV models, starting with a compact SUV crossover in April 2024. The company aims to produce right-hand drive models for the Indian market and has identified it as its top right-hand-drive market.
Winter is coming; Here are the best winter tires for cars, SUVs and trucks
If you own a vehicle with specialized off-road tires, it's essential to have them inspected by a tire specialist to ensure their suitability for winter conditions.
Why can’t Americans buy cheap Chinese EVs?
While Europe and China have a wide variety of electric vehicle (EV) options, the US market offers fewer choices due to the profitability focus of American automakers on trucks, SUVs, and premium models. China dominates the global EV market, accounting for about 60% of new passenger EV sales this year.
With right tweaks, SUVs are trending
The roomier vehicles have a special value proposition in India where cars carry more people than in other countries. The higher driving position and bigger ground clearance also work better on road conditions that are deteriorating as the vehicle population rises. The shift in consumer preference away from low-slung sedans is aided by overlapping price segments as SUVs shrink and lose their all-terrain, or even crossover, functionality.
Will boom time for SUVs continue for next 3 years? Rajesh Jejurikar answers
So we are actually in a good place because we have been an SUV company all along and we think this is a trend which will continue because the many things about SUV in an India kind of context, SUV represents much better status, ground clearance sitting height.
Over next 5-7 years, M&M to have strong electric portfolio as well as build on ICE: Rajesh Jejurikar
“We have moved up from something like 18,000-19,000 a month in SUVs to over 30,000 a month. So there has been a significant change in the traction by way of converting demand to supply. That is why we are seeing such strong growth and that is why we are number one on SUV revenue market share.”
Polestar 3 electric SUV: Check all features & specifications of the upcoming 5-seater here
The first five-seater SUV by Polestar is about to launch soon. Polestar CEO and ex-Volvo designer Thomas Ingenlath announced that the car has three new features that will define its characteristics. Let's find out what technology and features make this car as costly as its German rival, the BMW iX xDrive50.
Toyota's Japan flagship Crown SUV set to debut in global markets with 4 varieties
The 16th generation Crown, set to begin production in January, comes in four varieties.
Maruti aims for pole position in SUV race in next one year
It had a market share of nearly half to almost 97% in all the other segments of the passenger vehicle industry in fiscal 2022 ended March 31. But in SUVs, the fastest growing segment where the rivals are putting their focus, its share was only 12%.
Maruti Suzuki eyes record output of over 2 million
Apart from adding new models, Maruti Suzuki will rely on the CNG offerings in its current portfolio to achieve incremental sales growth. The maker of the Baleno and Swift hatchbacks is targeting production of 2.08 million for FY23, said several people in the know. This is 26% higher than the 1.65 million units it delivered in FY22.
General Motors, Honda plan to co-develop affordable electric vehicles
Doug Parks, GM executive vice president of global product development, purchasing and supply chain, said in a statement on Tuesday that the plan is to have an electric vehicle that is priced lower than the upcoming Chevrolet Equinox EV.
Continental launches new range of tyres for SUVs
"The CrossContact AX6 tyres are designed specifically keeping in mind the various conditions found both on-road and off-road. The tyres are highly suitable for markets like India, which feature various geographies, road conditions, and growing SUV demand," Continental India MD Samir Gupta stated.
With Suzuki in tow, Toyota readies for 'Big Leap' in 2022 with new-generation SUV in India
As part of the plan, called the "Big Leap" internally, the carmaker of the Innova and Fortuner has shut its India facility for over a month starting Christmas to recast it for higher output and make way for the production of a mainstream SUV (codenamed D22) to challenge Hyundai Creta and a multipurpose vehicle (codenamed 560B).
The people’s car is now an SUV, and Maruti Suzuki wants in
Earlier this week, Maruti faced a downgrade by CLSA, which lowered the carmaker’s stock to ‘sell’ from ‘underperform’, based on it consistently losing marketshare in the profitable SUV market.
MG Motor India to drive in an electric vehicle at Rs 10-15 lakh by next fiscal
"Our next product after SUV Astor, we have been thinking about an EV and now we have been very encouraged with the absolute clarity from the government side that EV is the way to go," MG Motor India President and Managing Director Rajeev Chaba told PTI.
The SUV is on a roll in India. Will it conquer the passenger vehicle market?
SUVs are the darling of both manufacturers and customers. Apart from the potential for large volumes, SUVs are high on margins. Consumers are meanwhile spoilt for choice, with at least 84 models available and prices starting at Rs 5.5 lakh.
Maruti may drive in SUVs priced up to ₹20 lakh in next three years
The maker of the Alto and Wagon R intends to launch four new SUVs starting at ₹10 lakh, adding more options to the Vitara Brezza for customers who want to upgrade from a small car to a Maruti Suzuki SUV, people with knowledge of the plans said.
Petrol gains traction among SUV buyers
Three out of every five utility vehicles sold in the Indian market last fiscal year ran on petrol, up from about one in three the previous year. The shift is particularly pronounced in the entry-level SUV segment where the share of diesel crashed to 25% from 60% in FY20.
Hyundai unveils Bayon, an all new crossover SUV with Rev Matching and mild-hybrid tech
Hyundai has unveiled the all-new Bayon, a stylish and sleek model in a crossover SUV body type. It features a compact exterior, roomy interior, as well as a range of advanced safety and connectivity features. It has been designed specifically for Europe. It’s name has been inspired by a vacation hotspot: Bayonne, the capital of the French Basque Country and one of the most beautiful destinations in the south-west of France.
Audi launches crossover SUV Q8 in India at Rs 1.33 crore
The BSVI-compliant crossover SUV has been imported as a completely-built unit (CBU) from the company's Germany manufacturing facility.
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