Top 8 Car News That Drove The Headlines Over The Past Week In India

With the year gradually winding down, the Indian car market remains abuzz with new launches and teasers, keeping buyers and enthusiasts engaged. Last week saw the debut of a new Toyota, along with sneak peeks of upcoming models from Kia, Toyota, and Mercedes-Benz. Additionally, Kia and Skoda celebrated milestones with their latest SUVs, alongside a new powertrain revelation for the  new Honda sedan. Here’s a quick rundown of all the action:

Kia Syros Teased Twice

The new Kia Syros is inching closer to its launch on December 19, and the Korean marque is determined to keep the hype alive. The car was teased not once but twice this week, revealing hints of its rear design details and key interior features.

Be sure to check out the two links for all the details.

Toyota Camry Launched 

The Toyota Camry sedan received a generational update and was launched with a slightly premium price tag in India. Justifying the cost, the car gets an updated tech suite, a completely revamped look, and a new interior layout.

Check out the in-depth details of the car in this story.

Toyota Urban Cruiser Unveiled Globally

Toyota globally unveiled the Urban Cruiser electric SUV, the rebadged sibling of the upcoming Maruti eVitara.

Just like other rebadged products, the Toyota EV brings a little of its own distinctiveness instead of fully replicating the Maruti. We’ve covered all the confirmed details and its launch timeline in this article.

Honda Amaze Gets CNG Option

The Honda Amaze was recently launched, but unlike its rivals, it initially came with only a single petrol engine option. We can confirm that it is also being offered with a CNG kit, but not in the usual way you’d think of.

More on the CNG fitment in detail, here.

Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven Concept Revealed

Mercedes-Benz unveiled a striking sports supercar concept in Mumbai, reimagining its iconic 70s prototype models with a modern twist.

The concept features an aerodynamic design, signature gullwing doors, and vibrant paintwork – all of which you can check out for yourself. Learn more about this stunning creation in this story.

Kia Carnival Hits A Delivery Milestone

The Kia Carnival was launched at a whopping Rs 63.9 lakh (ex-showroom), positioning it in a space that is much higher than what the old India-spec Carnival was placed in. Despite that stark premium, Kia already delivered a notable number of units, garnered over 3,000 bookings and accumulated a significant waiting period for the MPV.

You’d be surprised to know all of that – do not miss checking in here.

Skoda Kylaq Hits Bookings Milestone

Skoda made a strong entry into the sub-4m SUV segment with their first offering, the Kylaq. This move was well-received by buyers, as the new Skoda SUV garnered a significant number of bookings.

The Kylaq is set to reach dealerships soon, and Skoda has also launched a ‘Dream Tour’ campaign. You can check the dates and details for the same here.

Maruti Suzuki Swift ANCAP Safety Rating Out

The international-spec Maruti Suzuki Swift hatchback underwent crash testing by ANCAP, delivering disappointing results with low scores across most test categories.

These outcomes do not reflect on the performance of the model available in India. All the details have been thoroughly explored in this article.