The Car News That Grabbed Headlines Over The Week

Like was the case the week before, the last seven days have had plenty of important happenings in the four-wheeler world. Missed out on the best bits over the everyday hustle? Fret not as we have compiled all the headline grabbing news in our latest weekly wrap-up. 

 BMW i4 Launched

BMW has launched its second EV in India, the i4 electric sedan which rounds off the BMW Group’s initial launch three EV launches in the country, which includes the Mini Cooper SE and BMW iX SUV. This CBU import got the performance sorted with a 0-100kmph sprint in 5.7 seconds, and a super high claimed range of 590km. It’s also got a ‘noice’ price tag which you can check out here.

Kia EV6 Updates

A whole lot of dope has surfaced on Kia’s first electric vehicle in India, the EV6. We’ve now got a launch date around the corner with bookings also commencing. In addition, it’s set to be Kia’s safest model in India as it passed the latest round of crash tests conducted by the European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP) with flying colors. 

Toyota SUV Gets A Name

We’ve uncovered through our sources that Toyota's upcoming SUV (codenamed D22) will be called the Hyryder. The SUV will be shared with Maruti and get a first-in-segment self-charging hybrid powertrain. To know more about when it's coming, how it’ll look and who it’ll take on head here. 

Facelifted Hyundai Venue Leaked

After being spotted multiple times under disguise we finally have a better look at what will change in the updated Hyundai Venue sub-4 metre SUV’s design via 3D renders. And it's set to be a significant makeover, inspired by its larger siblings, the Creta and the Tucson SUVs. Head here to look at the changes from all the angles. 

Honda City e:HEV Deliveries Commence

Almost over three weeks since the launch of the Honda City e:HEV, the carmaker has begun dispatching the greener sedan for customer deliveries. Priced at Rs 19.5 lakh (ex-showroom), it's a hybrid sedan, being the first mass market hybrid offering in India. But the way its hybrid powertrain works is unique compared to conventional setups. 

Citroen C3 Offline Bookings Begin

Citroen is all set to take the wraps off the India-spec C3 in June, but before that select dealerships have commenced offline bookings. It’ll be Citoren’s second offering for India after the C5 Aircross SUV and will be an entry-level hatch. You can read more about what to expect from the C3 right here.  

Mahindra Scoprio-N Engine Details Surface

Ahead of the Mahindra Scorpio-N launch on June 27, information about the SUV has been coming in thick and fast. Our latest dope on it is the kind of performance that the 2.2-litre diesel and 2-litre turbo-petrol mills will make. And they’re not too far off the XUV700 that shares the same engine options.  

Next-gen Vitara Brezza Gets A Launch Timeline

We know that Maruti Suzuki has been working on the next iteration of the Vitara Brezza for some time and now we know it’s slated to arrive in June. We’ve also recently spotted the sub-4 metre SUV without a disguise revealing all the things that will be different. 

International Roundup

In markets abroad we were treated to some pretty cool unveils. For starters, 2022 sees BMW celebrate 50 years of its hard core ‘M’ performance brand. In honour of that, the M3 and M4 have been given a unique makeover which includes exclusive cosmetic bits and iconic colours thanks to the 50 Jahre Edition.

Elsewhere, Maserati has managed to make the hardcore thrills of the MC20 sports car unfiltered. By that we mean the unveiling of the MC20 Cielo which is essentially the sports car with a retractable roof.