Here Are The Top 8 News From The Indian Car Industry This Past Week

Last week was bustling with new car launches in our market, including the facelift of a popular compact SUV and the introduction of an electric micro-SUV from an Indian carmaker. We also got more details on an upcoming facelift from Tata Motors, along with model year updates on a Mahindra SUV. 

Take a look at all the notable car news and updates from the past week here:

2024 Hyundai Creta Facelift Launched

Hyundai launched the 2024 Creta facelift with prices starting from Rs 11 lakh (ex-showroom). The updated Creta gets India-specific design tweaks, including a revised fascia, new alloy wheels, and connected LED taillights. It also gets new features which you can check out in our detailed launch report, along with variant-wise price details.

Tata Punch EV Launched

Tata Motors launched the Punch EV at Rs 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom). It is built on the carmaker's new all-electric Acti.ev platform and boasts several design upgrades that set it apart from its ICE-powered counterpart. The Punch EV also gets new features like the 10.25-inch digital driver’s display and a 360-degree camera. There are multiple battery options on offer and you can tap here to know everything about Tata's latest electric offering. 

2024 Mahindra XUV700 Launched, New Variants Introduced

Mahindra gave a model year update to the XUV700 by introducing new six-seater variants, additional features, and a fresh exterior colour shade. Prices for the updated XUV700 were also slashed, and they now start from Rs 13.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Bookings for the SUV are underway, and you can head over to our story to know all the updates on the XUV700.

2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport Launched

British carmaker Land Rover launched the 2024 Discovery Sport in India for Rs 67.90 lakh (ex-showroom). The updated Discovery Sport features minor cosmetic enhancements on the exterior as well as in the interior, along with a new infotainment system. Check out our earlier report to know more about the 2024 Discovery Sport.

2024 Maruti Suzuki Swift Cool Yellow Rev Concept Revealed

Suzuki revealed the Cool Yellow Rev concept of the 2024 Swift at the 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon. It features visual upgrades over the standard Swift, including body decals and a blacked-out front grille. Apart from the exterior updates, this concept didn’t undergo any changes in the interior or powertrain department. Tap here for a detailed look.

Kia Reintroduced Seltos Diesel With Manual Transmission

Kia reintroduced the 6-speed manual transmission for the 1.5-litre diesel engine offered with the 2023 Seltos. With this update, the Seltos’ diesel engine is now available with three transmission options. Prices for the Seltos diesel with manual transmission start from Rs 12 lakh (ex-showroom) and you can head over to our story to know variant-wise pricing details.

Rolls-Royce Spectre Launched

Luxury carmaker Rolls-Royce launched the Spectre in India at Rs 7.5 crore (ex-showroom). It is the first electric offering from the automaker and is positioned between the Cullinan and Phantom in India. The Spectre’s electric powertrain boasts a claimed range of 520 km and a 0-100 kmph acceleration time of 4.5 seconds. Tap here to know everything about it. 

Citroen C3 Aircross Automatic Booking Commenced

The Citroen C3 Aircross SUV is set to feature an automatic transmission paired with its 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine in the near future. Initially introduced with manual transmission only, the SUV is expected to come equipped with a 6-speed torque converter unit as seen in the Indonesian-spec C3 Aircross. Citroen has commenced bookings for the C3 Aircross Automatic, and you can find its confirmed launch date over here. 

Tata Punch Facelift Launch Plans Revealed

Shailesh Chandra, managing director (MD),Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited, mentioned the carmaker's plan to launch the facelifted version of the Punch in a recent interview. He also stated that it would feature distinct styling touches from the recently launched Punch EV and will come with a different set of features as well. Click here to find out the tentative launch date for the Punch facelift.