Top 6 India Car News Over The Past Week Wrapping Up With The Auto Expo 2025

The much-coveted Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 wrapped up last week on January 19. While we discussed the highlights of Day 1 and Day 2 at the Expo earlier, the remaining three days, open for public display, spanned over the week, showcasing exciting new models, concepts, and even modified custom cars. Alongside, the just-launched Hyundai Creta Electric and the Kia Syros also made their way to the brand’s showrooms. Meanwhile, we saw a facelifted Audi SUV, received some official updates on three existing Kia models and also brought an exclusive on Kia India’s future plans. 

If pedals and four wheels pique your interest, let’s take a quick look at all that happened in the Indian car world over the past week.

Hyundai Creta Electric Arrived At Dealerships

After its launch at the very commencement of the Expo, the Hyundai Creta Electric has already rolled out to showrooms. It features a 171 PS electric motor powered by either a 42 kWh or a 51.4 kWh battery pack, along with five variants and as many as ten colours to choose from — not to mention the plethora of features it offers. You can check out more details about the car here.

Kia Syros Reached Dealerships And Mileage Revealed

The Kia Syros arrived at dealerships ahead of its scheduled launch on February 1. This premium sub-4m SUV from Kia has carved out a segment of its own, thanks to its wealth of features and an all-new design philosophy borrowed from Kia's latest models. That said, if you want to know the pros and cons of this new Kia SUV, you can find them here.

On another note, we also have the Kia Syros’ fuel efficiency figures across all its powertrain configurations. With its diesel and manual combination, the Syros competes well with other efficient options out there. Don’t believe it? Check it out for yourself in this report.

Three Kia Cars Get Variant Lineup Rejigged

The Kia Sonet, Seltos, and Carens have collectively had a specific powertrain configuration discontinued, effectively retiring that engine-transmission combo in India for now. To break the suspense a little, it’s the clutchless manual that has bid us goodbye. You can read more about it in detail in this piece.

Audi RS Q8 Facelift Launch Date Out

The Audi RS Q8 is getting a facelift, and its launch date has now been officially revealed. This sporty German SUV is powered by a 4-litre V8 engine and accelerates from 0 to 100 kmph in under 4 seconds. It’s less than a month before we see this new avatar of the RS Q8 along with its prices. For now, you can explore more about it in this report.

Kia Carens Facelift And Kia Carens EV Confirmed

Kia India is prepping up for the India launch of the Syros SUV, and just amid that, we got an exclusive word out that the Carens MPV is up on the cards for some serious upgrades. Yes, it will be given a facelift overhaul alongside the nameplate being expanded towards the electric domain. If this is of interest to you, you can read more about it in detail here.

Auto Expo 2025 Ends

The Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, popularly known as the Auto Expo 2025 – The Motor Show, unfolded over three thrilling days this week, welcoming the public to experience the excitement firsthand. The bustling streets of Delhi and the packed venue were clear indicators of the event's success. To catch up on all the action, you can explore the highlights from Day 1 and Day 2 through the respective links and get a glimpse of what was on display for the visitors.

Beyond the launches and unveilings, the Expo featured heart-thumping auto shows that left the audience spellbound. These events truly elevated the automotive extravaganza, and we've covered all the details in this article.