Top 9 Handpicked Car News Stories From The Past Week

Launches, reveals, concept unveils, teasers, price hikes - you name it - this week had it. Also a lot of crucial information about upcoming launches came in this week, while we got the first CNG-powered sub-4m SUV of the country as well. Here’s nine hand picked news that unfolded this week:

Maruti Brezza CNG launched

Maruti launched the Brezza CNG this week, making it the first sub-4m SUV in the country to get a CNG kit from the factory. Our launch story has everything you need to know about it, including its pricing and specifications.

Hyundai Verna safety kit detailed

Hyundai revealed new information about the upcoming Verna, which spilled the beans on its safety kit. We already knew that the compact sedan will be packing ADAS functionality, but we now know what all will be offered as standard, and so can you by heading over here.

Toyota Innova Crysta prices revealed

We got our hands on the prices of the lower-end variants of the Innova Crysta, which is yet to be launched. The updated MPV is pricier than the petrol trims of the Innova Hycross and the price tag of the higher trims are expected to be outed in the coming days.

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Tata Nexon spied

The Tata Nexon was spied testing at heights way above sea level. The new-generation sub-compact SUV is expected to get some big revisions, the details of which can be found here.

Kia model updates

Kia launched the Seltos, Sonet, and Carens with the updated powertrains that are in-line with the upcoming RDE norms. The update also brought along different changes to the powertrains of the three SUVs, which was accompanied by a price hike as well. The Sonet got a bump of up to Rs 50,000, while details of the Setlos’ hike can be found here.

BMW i5 teased

BMW revealed the launch timeline of the new-generation 5 series and also confirmed an all-electric i5 iteration, which has been teased ahead of its debut next year. Go read our article to know what to expect from the new 5 series and its all electric derivative.

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MG Comet launch details

The MG Comet EV, which is a rebadged Wuling Air EV, could be launched in the country in the coming months. It will be the smallest offering in the MG lineup and will offer a smaller alternative to the Tata Tiago EV and Citroen eC3.

Updated Mercedes GLA and GLB revealed

Mercedes-Benz revealed the updated GLA and GLB and gave the two SUVs very similar updates in terms of styling. Both SUVs also get more standard equipment than before and their powertrains have also been updated. Know everything about the update in our article here.

VW ID. 2all concept revealed 

Volkswagen unveiled the VW ID. 2all concept, which previews its future EVs destined for the European market. It almost looks like an electric Golf and will spawn the first EV to be based on its “MEB Entry” platform. More details here.