Here Are The Past Week’s Top 10 News From The Indian Car Industry

Last week brought us a slew of model year updates and launches from major carmakers in the Indian automotive industry. We also got all the details on the price hike on Honda’s SUV and model year updates on mass-market vehicles. Take a look at all the notable car news and updates from the past week here.

2024 Kia Sonet Facelift Launched

Kia launched the 2024 Sonet facelift with prices starting from Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The updated Sonet boasts a refreshed exterior, along with slight tweaks to the interior and gets new features like a digital driver’s display, 360-degree camera, and ADAS. Head over to our story to know everything about the 2024 Sonet including details on its bookings and deliveries. 

2024 Hyundai Creta Facelift Revealed

Hyundai has taken the wraps off the 2024 Creta facelift ahead of its official launch on January 16, 2024. The updated model boasts India-specific updates on both the exterior and interior, which set it apart from the global-spec model that came out a couple of years ago. Bookings for the compact SUV are underway, and it was recently spotted at a dealership ahead of its official launch. Check it out over here.

Mahindra XUV400 Updated With New Features

The Mahindra XUV400 EV has received a model year update with the introduction of new PRO variants, and new feature additions like dual 10.25-inch screens for the touchscreen infotainment system and digital driver’s display. Bookings for the 2024 XUV400 are open with deliveries set to begin from February 1, 2024. Surprisingly, prices have been slashed and you can tap here to check out the prices of the updated XUV400 EV.

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS Facelift Launched

Mercedes-Benz launched the 2024 GLS facelift in India at Rs 1.32 crore (ex-showroom). The facelifted GLS gets minor cosmetic tweaks in the form of a revised grille, tweaked bumper and updated LED taillights. It is offered in two broad variants: the GLS 450 and the GLS 450d. Click here to have an in-depth look at the facelifted GLS.

Mclaren 750S Launched

The McLaren 750S has been launched in India at a price of Rs 5.91 crore (ex-showroom). It replaces the McLaren 720S, featuring subtle styling and aerodynamic updates. The car is powered by a 750 PS 4-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine and gets to100 kmph from standstill in just 2.8 seconds. Head to our story to know everything about the lightest series production Mclaren yet. 

2024 MG Astor Launched

British carmaker MG launched the 2024 Astor with a starting price of Rs 9.98 lakh (ex-showroom), making it the most affordable compact SUV on our shores. Save for the addition of new features, there are no changes to the styling and the mechanicals. That said, MG has added a new base Sprint variant. Tap here to check out the new features that have been added to the Astor in our launch story. 

Renault’s Entire Lineup Received Model Year Update

Renault India has provided a model year update to the Kwid hatchback, Kiger sub-4m SUV, and the Triber sub-4m MPV. The French carmaker has introduced new variants and features as part of the update to its entire lineup. Explore our earlier report to view all the model-wise updates to Renault’s lineup.

Tata Punch EV Reached Dealerships Ahead Of Its Launch

Ahead of its official launch, the Tata Punch EV was spotted at a dealership. The electric Punch features full-width LED DRLs and redesigned alloy wheels which are inspired by the design of the recently launched Nexon EV. It gets its own platform and you can head over to our story to have a glimpse at the Punch EV ahead of its launch.

Maruti Suzuki Hinted Launch Of The eVX Electric SUV

At the Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2024, Toshihiro Suzuki, president, Suzuki Motor Corp, confirmed that Suzuki will unveil its first electric vehicle by the end of 2024. He also mentioned that the carmaker's first EV will roll out of Suzuki's Gujarat plant by the year’s end, indicating a potential advancement in the launch of the Maruti eVX. Tap here to know complete details. 

Honda Elevate Received A Price Hike

The introductory pricing period for the Honda Elevate SUV has come to an end, as it received its first price hike. Prices for the Elevate now start from Rs 11.58 lakh (ex-showroom), a Rs 58,000 price increase over the launch price. Check out the variant-wise price hike of the Elevate SUV here, as the top-spec variant is now pricier than the Honda City.