Car News Of The Week: Maruti Ertiga And Mahindra Alturas G4 Launch, Tata Harrier Interiors And Upcoming SUVs In 2019

This week was rather a slow one when it came to car news. Apart from two high profile launches, there were only a few headlines which caught our attention. Here is a summary of all the important happenings in the 4-wheel automotive universe that you should know. 

2018 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Launched At Rs 7.44 Lakh

Maruti has launched the second generation Ertiga in India with a starting price of Rs 7.44 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The new Ertiga is now bigger on all counts than the outgoing model and hence offers more space on the inside and better road presence as well. Not just the space, the 2019 Ertiga gets more features and a new petrol engine as well. The older 1.4-litre petrol motor has been replaced with a new 1.5-litre engine which made its début in the Ciaz. This engine also comes with SHVS hybrid tech with which Maruti claims a mileage of 19.34kmpl for the manual and 18.69kmpl for the 4-speed automatic. In terms of features, it gets dual airbags, ABS, ISOFIX, projector headlamps and rear parking sensors offered as standard, and climate control and 15-inch alloys in the higher variants. Its available in a total of 10 variants. Know more here. 

2018 Maruti Ertiga: 5 Features We Like & 5 We Miss

If you are looking to buy the Ertiga and are wondering what its highlights are, we have you covered. Not only do we lay down its standout features, we also mention the features Maruti has decided to skimp on in order to keep its price competitive. Here are the 5 features of the all-new Maruti Ertiga that we like and the 5 which we wish were a part of the package.

Mahindra Alturas G4 Launched At Rs 26.95 Lakh

Mahindra has launched the Alturas G4 SUV in India at a starting price of Rs 26.95 lakh, ex-showroom, India. The Alturas has now become Mahindra's flagship SUV, replacing the XUV500, and is premium enough on all counts to pull that title off. Behind the Mahindra badge and grille is the Ssangyong Rexton G4, to which Mahindra has made no changes. Even the engine here is the 2.2-litre diesel which powers the Rexton and is paired with 7-speed torque converter borrowed from Mercedes-Benz. The engine makes 181PS of power along with 420Nm of peak torque and will be available in both a 2WD and a 4WD variant. Know more about the new Mahindra SUV here.

Mahindra Marazzo To Get Pricier In 2019

The Mahindra Marazzo was launched in the market at a very aggressive price of Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-Delhi) onwards. But that was the introductory pricing and the home-grown SUV maker will be increasing it from January 1, 2019, by Rs 40,000. The Marazzo has been doing well in the market and even with the increase in price, it will still comfortably slot between the lower priced Ertiga and the much more premium Innova Crysta. More info here.

Lamborghini SC 18, First One-Off Raging Bull Ever

Lamborghini has started a new chapter in its books with the first ever one-off Lamborghini built by the company’s motorsport division, Squadra Corse. Developed with inputs from a customer, the Lamborghini SC 18 marks the beginning of Lamborghini’s own one-off program. This angry-looking supercar gets its aerodynamics inspired from Super Trofeo and GT3 classes races and yet manages to remain street legal. More info on the mad Lambo here. 

Tata Harrier Interior Spied Sans Camouflage

While Tata has only begun to show teasers of the interiors of the Harrier, we have stumbled upon some spy pictures of the production-ready cabin of the SUV. And we are pleased to say that Tata has kept them close to what the H5X had at the Auto Expo. There is a broad faux wooden panel on the dashboard, similar to the concept, which gives the interiors a clean layout. Another highlight is the unique layout of the semi-digital instrument cluster and the floating display for the Infotainment. Check out these pictures here before Tata wants you to actually see them.

Biodiesel Can Be Used As Transportation Fuel: Bombay High Court

In a recent ruling, the Bombay High Court has removed the restrictions on biodiesel, which earlier prevented it from being used as transportation fuel to power vehicles. The court was hearing a petition filed by My Own Eco Energy (L), the makers of Indizel, a drop-in fuel and automotive diesel made from non-fossil sources. As a result, biofuel producers can now be sold to customers, provided that the manufacturers meet the required quality standard. Read more about the ruling here.

9 Sub-Rs 20 Lakh SUVs Worth Waiting For In 2019 - Tata Harrier, Nissan Kicks And More

2018 has been kind to the SUV market of India with an array of facelifts to generation changes to new variants being launched. And guess what, this onslaught of SUVs is set to continue in 2019. Some of the most awaited SUVs like the Tata Harrier, Nissan Kicks, which will be launched in January itself. So if you are planning on putting your money down on a ‘badi gadi’, here are nine SUVs under Rs 20 lakh you might want to consider.

2019 Range Rover Evoque Unveiled, India Launch Likely In 2019

Land Rover has launched the second-gen of its beautiful Evoque SUV in the UK. The 2019 iteration is based on new Premium Transverse Architecture and gets three- and four-cylinder Ingenium petrol and diesel engines in the lineup. Another good news is that the PHEV variant is slated to debut in 12 months’ time. In India, we will most likely get the all-new Evoque in 2019. Here are more details on the SUV.