Your Weekly Car News Fix: Launches, Announcements, Unveilings And More

Over the past week, a couple of launches, unveilings and announcements kept the show running smoothly. If you’ve missed out on this week’s four-wheeler dope, allow us to serve you the top handpicked ones in this report: 

Mahindra XUV700 Breaks Cover!

Mahindra has taken wraps off the XUV700. The three-row SUV is the carmaker’s first model to sport its new 'Twin Peaks’ logo, and is powered by powerful petrol and diesel engines with optional all-wheel-drive. It also gets a foot long feature list; head over here to find more details. Mahindra has also announced the prices of select variants and its pricing is absolute killer. 

Audi RS5 Sportback Launched

Audi has launched the facelifted RS5 Sportback in the country. It now comes as a four-door Sportback instead of the traditional two-door coupe in its pre-facelift avatar and gets a host of cosmetic upgrades. The sportback is powered by a 450PS 2.9-litre bi-turbo V6 engine and does the 0-100kmph drag in 3.9 seconds. To check its pricing and other updates, click here.

The Land Rover Defender Gets A V8

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JLR Group has introduced the Defender V8 in India. The performance SUV is powered by a 525PS 5.0-litre V8 unit and adds a few performance-focused mechanical upgrades. Wanna know how hard it hits the 100kmph mark? Head over here.

Tata Harrier And Safari Get A New Trim

Tata has added a new XTA+ trim to the Harrier Safari duo’s lineup. Placed above the XT+ variant, it gets one highlightable feature and an automatic gearbox. It is priced at..? Find out here.

MG Adds New Variants in The Gloster And Hector Lineup

Morris Garages has introduced new variants of the Gloster and the Hector. The first one gets a new 7-seater variant, while the latter gets a proper mid-spec trim with new features. Find out more info about the Gloster here and of Hector here.

Lamborghini Countach Nameplate Revived

Lamborghini has revived the Countach nameplate to celebrate the iconic model’s 50th anniversary. It will be a limited-run sports car with deliveries set from early next year. To take a walk down the path of the iconic Lambo, head here.

Pininfarina Rolls Out The First Production-Spec Battista

Automobili Pininfarina has officially unleashed the first production-spec Battista. The all-electric hypercar is powered by four electric motors that are backed up with a 120kWh battery pack and can go from nought to 100kmph in less than 2 seconds. Click here to check out the beauty owned by Mahindra! 

Volkswagen Taigun Bookings Open

Volkswagen India has commenced pre-launch bookings of the Taigun ahead of its expected September 2021 launch. Interested customers can book the upcoming SUV via the official website or their closest dealership. Find booking details here.

Skoda Kushaq 1.5-litre TSi Deliveries Commence

Skoda has begun deliveries of the Kushaq’s 1.5-litre turbo-petrol variants, and has also revealed its ARAI-claimed fuel efficiency. However, the SUV has already booked over 6,000 units, and currently commands a waiting period. For more info, head here. 

Hyundai i20 To Get a N Line Trim

Hyundai is all set to bring the i20 N Line trim in India on August 24, 2021. It will be powered by a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine and will add a few sportier updates on the standard hatch. Expected pricing, features and specs here.

Tata Tigor Ziptron Teased

Tata has teased the facelifted Tigor EV with its elder sibling, the Nexon EV’s Ziptron powertrain. More info about its range and powertrain here. 

Vehicle Scrappage Policy Updated

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially rolled out the new Vehicle Scrapping Policy for the country. Its main focus is to reduce overall pollution in the country by getting rid of old and polluting vehicles, which emit more pollutants and have less efficiency. Tap here for the complete article.