Check Out Top 10 News From The Indian Car Industry Over The Past Week

Last week provided us with teasers of Skoda’s upcoming sedan, which will probably be launched in its performance-oriented version on our shores. We also got a detailed look at an off-road-focused special edition from a German carmaker, along with spy shots of a couple of upcoming cars from mass market car manufacturers. Here are all the notable car news of the last week.

Tata Punch EV Revealed

Tata Motors unveiled the all-electric Punch EV, featuring styling distinct from its internal combustion engine (ICE) counterpart. Bookings for the Punch EV are now open, and the prices for the micro-SUV are expected to be announced later this month. You can find all the details about Tata’s newest EV offering here.

2024 Hyundai Creta Facelift Teased, Bookings Open

Hyundai has partly revealed the 2024 Creta facelift ahead of its official launch on January 16, 2024. This is the first design update for the second-generation Creta, and you can reserve one via their website or at one of their dealerships. Tap here to check out all the updates on the exterior, interior, and new features which will be introduced in the facelifted Creta.

2024 Skoda Octavia Facelift Teased

Skoda provided us with a sneak peek of its upcoming 2024 Octavia facelift ahead of its official debut in February. It will be the first midlife update to the current iteration of the Octavia. We expect Skoda to launch the updated Octavia in its sportier RS version in our market. Head over to our story to take a look at its teaser and what we could discern from it.

Audi Q8 e-tron Dakar Edition Revealed

Audi has revealed the Dakar edition of the all-electric Q8 e-tron. It features off-road-specific equipment like all-terrain tyres, which increases the ground clearance of the car by 31mm. Inside, it boasts an S Line interior pack that includes sportier upholstery, a black roof lining, and aluminium pedals. Click here to find out everything you need to know about the Dakar Edition of the Q8 e-tron.

2024 Suzuki Swift Cool Yellow Rev Concept To Be Showcased

Suzuki is all geared up to reveal the Cool Rev Concept of the 2024 Swift at the Tokyo Auto Salon motor show. It features cosmetic updates on the exterior and will be showcased at the auto show scheduled between January 12 and January 14, 2024. Head over to our story to learn more about the 2024 Swift Cool Rev concept ahead of its official debut.

2024 Kia Sonet Facelift Fuel Efficiency Revealed

Kia revealed the fuel efficiency figures of the 2024 Sonet facelift ahead of its official launch. The subcompact SUV is offered with three powertrain options: a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol, a 1-litre turbo-petrol, and a 1.5-litre diesel engine. Tap here to check out the mileage figures of all the engine options of the 2024 Sonet.

Jeep Meridian Spotted With An ADAS Module On Board

The Jeep Meridian was spotted with an ADAS module on board during testing. Spy images that surfaced online were of the test mule from Bosch, suggesting internal testing by Bosch. Head over to our story to know more details and find out whether it might be introduced in the India-spec model or not.

Citroen C3X Interior Spied

Interior spy images of Citroen’s upcoming crossover, the C3X, have surfaced, providing us a glimpse of the C3X’s dashboard layout and its interior cabin for the first time. The C3X is based on the same platform as the C3 and C3 Aircross and features a cabin largely similar to them. Take a look at the latest spy image of the C3X, featuring its interior, by heading over here.

Mahindra XUV400 EV Spied With Fresh Interiors

Mahindra’s EV counterpart of the XUV300, the XUV400 EV, has been spotted with a revamped interior design. From the spy shots, you can notice new additions like a larger infotainment system and a fully digital driver’s display. We expect these changes to be carried forward in the upcoming XUV300 facelift as well. Tap here to take a look at the spy pictures.

Tata Motors Introduced New Platform For Its EVs

Tata Motors announced a new vehicle platform which will be used for their upcoming volume-based EVs. The Indian marque has named this platform “Acti.ev,” and it underpins the Punch EV, the first product of this new EV platform. Head over to our story to learn more details about it and find out which models will be developed next.