Top 6 India Car News Highlights Over The Past Week

As the year winds down, the Indian automotive scene has slowed down a bit. However, the past week still brought some exciting updates, including teasers and information reveals of new SUVs from Kia, Hyundai, and even Maruti’s first-ever electric model. In addition, we witnessed a popular Maruti hatchback celebrating its silver jubilee in India, a Porsche setting a new benchmark, and the full list of ICOTY contenders for 2025. Let’s take a closer look at all these highlights:

Kia Syros Unveiled Globally And Is Up For A BNCAP Crash Test

The Kia Syros has been globally unveiled, showcasing a fresh design and a hefty feature set, making it the most premium SUV in the sub-4m segment on our shores. Kia has also announced its booking and delivery timelines all of which you can discover in this article.

The Syros also boasts an impressive array of safety features, and we expect it to perform well in the Bharat NCAP crash tests. Learn more about its safety credentials in this story.

Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT Breaks Record In BIC

The Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT has set a new benchmark, breaking a record previously held by an Audi. With Siddharth Desai behind the wheel, the stock Porsche took to the tarmac at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) and delivered an impressive performance around the circuit.

Check out the full story, including its record-breaking lap time, here.

Hyundai Creta EV Launch Date Confirmed

The highly anticipated Hyundai Creta EV is gearing up for its official launch. With the month confirmed previously, Hyundai has now announced the exact launch date, scheduled during India’s largest automotive event, the Bharat Mobility Global Expo.

Learn more about the Creta EV’s expected features and its confirmed launch date here.

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Celebrated 25 Years In India

The Maruti Suzuki Wagon R, one of India’s most beloved hatchbacks, has reached a remarkable milestone—25 years on Indian roads.

Since its debut in 1999, the Wagon R has become a top seller with impressive sales numbers, offering petrol and CNG variants. Let’s celebrate this iconic car’s silver jubilee and learn more about its legacy here.

ICOTY 2025 Contenders List Out

The stage is set for the 20th edition of the prestigious Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) awards. The award will be presented in three categories: Indian Car of the Year, Premium Car of the Year, and Green Car of the Year.

We are elated to announce that our very own Editor, Mr. Ameya Dandekar, is part of the esteemed jury. Check out the full list of contenders here.

Maruti Suzuki e Vitara Teased For The First Time

Maruti Suzuki has teased the production-spec e Vitara, its first electric SUV, for the very first time in India. The e Vitara is confirmed to make its debut at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo in January 2025. Its India launch is expected to follow soon after, bringing many features from its international-spec model. You can find out more about this exciting new electric SUV here.

As we wrap up this week’s lull, it’s for sure that the automotive segment will continue to surprise and excite. Hopefully, there’s still interesting things to look forward to in the ending weeks of 2024. Stay tuned for more updates as we bring you the latest from the world of automobiles!