Weekly Car News Fix: BMW M4 Launched, 2022 Maruti Baleno Teased, Skoda Slavia Launch Date Announced And More

The last seven days were action-packed and how! Two launches, and a series of announcements, teasers, and spy shots. However, if you forgot to tune in, we’ve got you covered.

BMW M4 Competition Coupe Launched In India

BMW has launched the M4 Competition Coupe in India, and it gets a 510PS 3-litre straight-six petrol motor and an AWD, a first for the M4. The coupe can sprint from 0-100kmph in 3.5 seconds.

The Tata Altroz Now Comes In Two More Dark Edition Variants 

Tata has now introduced the Dark Edition to the Altroz’ XT petrol and top-spec XZ+ diesel variants, taking the number of these special colour edition variants to four (the other two being the XZ+ petrol and turbo-petrol).

Skoda Slavia Gets A Launch Date 

Skoda has scheduled the launch of the Slavia 1-litre and 1.5-litre TSI variants on two dates. Also, the sedan has begun reaching dealerships. Interested customers can pre-book their Skoda for a deposit of Rs 11,000.

2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno Teased Again  

Maruti Suzuki has rolled out multiple teasers of the 2022 Baleno to pique interest ahead of launch later this month. Till now, the carmaker has confirmed that the facelifted hatchback will feature a head-up display, a larger touchscreen infotainment system, and LED headlamps and tail lamps.

Toyota Glanza To Break Cover In.. 

Toyota will introduce the facelifted Glanza in March this year. It will get various cosmetic updates but is unlikely to feature any changes under the hood.

Mahindra Bolero Gets Beefed-up Safety

Mahindra has introduced dual airbags as standard on the Bolero. Customers now get this safety feature on all variants of the SUV.

Skoda Kushaq’s Top-Spec AT Trim’s Get Standard Six Airbags

Skoda India's top boss, Zac Hollis, has confirmed that the Kushaq's top-spec Style automatic trim will be offered with six airbags as standard. Till now, you had an option of two and six airbags.

Facelifted Hyundai Venue Spied 

For the first time, the facelifted Hyundai Venue was spotted testing in the country. It will be the subcompact SUV's first midlife update, giving the Venue a design similar to the updated Creta and Tucson.

2022 MG ZS EV 

The facelifted MG ZS EV will get a revised rear seating and possibly updates underneath the skin as well. The upcoming model will soon enter production.

Mahindra XUV300 Electric’s Launch Timeline 

Mahindra has confirmed the XUV300 Electric's launch date in the country. It was first showcased at the 2020 Auto Expo and was earlier spotted in its production-spec avatar on the outskirts of Chennai. In related news, the carmaker has rolled out a teaser of three upcoming EVs, which will be unveiled in July this year.

Duster Done & Dusted 

Renault has ceased the Duster's production in India. The SUV will be available as long as stocks last.