Upcoming CarsMercedes-Benz EQA
In India, the Mercedes-Benz EQA is anticipated to debut in May 2024. The anticipated starting price for EQA is ₹ 60 Lakh. The SUV Mercedes-Benz will compete with the XC40 Recharge, Seal, and i4. The Benz EQA will only be offered in white.
EQA Specs, Features, and Price
Automatic transmission is an option. The EQA is a vehicle.
Key Specifications of Mercedes-Benz EQA
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Body Type | SUV |
Engine & Transmission
| Regenerative Braking | No |
| Transmission Type | Automatic |
| Mild Hybrid | No |
Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Electric |
Charging
| Fast Charging | No |
Dimensions & Capacity
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
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Upcoming CarsLexus UX
In May 2024, the Lexus UX is anticipated to debut in India. The starting price of UX is anticipated to be ₹ 40 Lakh. The UX is an SUV that will compete with the Fortuner, Meridian, and MU-X. The Lexus UX will only be offered in silver with a petrol fuel choice.
UX Specs, Features and Price
There is one petrol engine available for the Lexus. The engine is a 1987 cc petrol. Automatic transmission is an option.
Key Specifications of Lexus UX
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| No. of Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic |
| Engine Displacement | 1987 cc |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Body Type | SUV |
Engine & Transmission
| Displacement | 1987 cc |
| No. of Cylinders | 4 |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 |
| Regenerative Braking | No |
| Transmission Type | Automatic |
| Mild Hybrid | No |
Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Emission Norm Compliance | BS VI |
Dimensions & Capacity
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| No. of Doors | 5 |
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Electric CarsKia EV6
On-Road Price of Kia EV6
The starting price of Kia EV6 in New Delhi is ₹60.95 Lakh. The Kia EV6 GT line is the most expensive variant, costing ₹ 65.95 Lakh, while the Kia EV6 GT line AWD is the least expensive model. See the greatest deals at the Kia EV6 showroom located closest to you in New Delhi. primarily contrasted with the beginning prices of the BMW i4 (₹ 72.50 Lakh) and Audi Q5 (₹ 65.18 Lakh) in New Delhi. View the prices of all Kia EV6 versions in your city.
| VARIANTS | ON-ROAD PRICE |
|---|---|
| Kia EV6 GT line | Rs. 64.09 Lakh |
| Kia EV6 GT line AWD | Rs. 69.33 Lakh |
EV6 Specs, Features and Price
Kia EV6 is available with a single electric engine. Automatic transmission is an option. The dimensions of the five-seater EV6 are 2695 mm in length, 1890 mm in width, and 3095 mm in wheelbase.
Key Specifications of Kia EV6
| Battery Capacity | 77.4 kWh |
| Max Torque | 605Nm |
| Range | 708 km |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Max Power | 320.55bhp |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Boot Space | 540 Litres |
Key Features of Kia EV6
| Power Steering | Yes |
| Anti-Lock Braking System | Yes |
| Driver Airbag | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control | Yes |
| Alloy Wheels | Yes |
| Power Windows Front | Yes |
| Air Conditioner | Yes |
| Passenger Airbag | Yes |
| Fog Lights – Front | Yes |
Engine & Transmission
| Battery Capacity | 77.4 kWh |
| Motor Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor(F&R) |
| Max Power | 320.55bhp |
| Max Torque | 605Nm |
| Range | 708 km |
| Battery Warranty | 8 Years |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion |
| Charging Port | CCS-II |
| Transmission Type | Automatic |
| Gear Box | 1-Speed |
| Mild Hybrid | No |
| Drive Type | AWD |
Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Electric |
| Emission Norm Compliance | ZEV |
Charging
| Charging Time | 18 Min (0-80%) |
| Fast Charging | Yes |
Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension | McPherson suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link |
| Steering Type | Electric |
| Steering Column | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Steering Gear Type | Rack & Pinion |
| Front Brake Type | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Ventilated Disc |
Dimensions & Capacity
| Length | 4695 mm |
| Width | 1890 mm |
| Height | 1570 mm |
| Boot Space | 540 Litres |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Wheel Base | 3095 mm |
| Front Tread | 1561 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2190 Kg |
| No. of Doors | 5 |
Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering | Yes |
| Power Windows-Front | Yes |
| Power Windows-Rear | Yes |
| Air Conditioner | Yes |
| Heater | Yes |
| Adjustable Steering | Yes |
| Ventilated Seats | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control | Yes |
| Low Fuel Warning Light | Yes |
| Rear Seat Headrest | Yes |
| Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest | Yes |
| Seat Lumbar Support | Yes |
| Parking Sensors | Front & Rear |
| Navigation System | Yes |
| Foldable Rear Seat | 2nd Row 60:40 Split |
| Engine Start/Stop Button | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles | Yes |
| Tailgate Ajar | Yes |
| Hands-Free Tailgate | Yes |
| Drive Modes | 3 |
| Additional Features | Shift by wire, Smart key with push button start, 10-way driver and passenger power seat, memory seat function (driver only), Solar glass – UV cut (All Glass), Vehicle to Load |
Interior
| Leather Steering Wheel | Yes |
| Glove Compartment | Yes |
| Additional Features | Ventilated Driver & Passenger seats, Auto Anti-glare (ECM) Inside rearview mirror with Kia Connect controls, Metal scuff plates, Rear Parcel shelf, Vegan leather-wrapped steering wheel, 64 color Ambient mood lighting, Black suede seats with vegan leather bolsters, Sporty alloy pedals, Relaxation Driver & Passenger seats |
Exterior
| Adjustable Headlights | Yes |
| Fog Lights – Front | Yes |
| Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror | Yes |
| Electric Folding Rear View Mirror | Yes |
| Rain Sensing Wiper | Yes |
| Rear Window Defogger | Yes |
| Alloy Wheels | Yes |
| Rear Spoiler | Yes |
| Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators | Yes |
| Integrated Antenna | Yes |
| Chrome Grille | Yes |
| Chrome Garnish | Yes |
| Dual Tone Body Colour | Yes |
| Cornering Foglamps | Yes |
| Lighting | LED Headlights, DRLs (Day Time Running Lights), LED Tail lamps |
| Trunk Opener | Smart |
| Sun Roof | Yes |
| Tyre Size | 235/55 R19 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless, Radial |
| LED DRLs | Yes |
| LED Headlights | Yes |
| LED Taillights | Yes |
| LED Fog Lamps | Yes |
| Additional Features | Dual LED headlamps with Adaptive driving beam, Wide Electric sunroof, LED Rear Fog Lamps, Daytime Running lights with sequential indicators, Connected LED tail lamps with sequential indicators, Body-colored Exterior flush door handles, Belt line High Glossy, Body-colored door garnish, Crystal cut alloys, GT Line design elements, |
Safety
| Anti-Lock Braking System | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes |
| No. of Airbags | 8 |
| Driver Airbag | Yes |
| Passenger Airbag | Yes |
| Side Airbag-Front | Yes |
| Side Airbag-Rear | Yes |
| Day & Night Rear View Mirror | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Control | Yes |
| Advance Safety Features | Augmented Reality Head-up-Display, Electronic park brake with auto hold function, Tire mobility kit (TMK), MCBA (Multi Collision Brake Assist), BAS (Brake Assistant System), VSM (Vehicle Stability Management), ESS (Emergency Stop Signal), Manual Speed Limit Assist (MSLA), ADAS Features (Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) Car, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) Pedestrian, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) Cyclist, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) Junction Turning, Lane Keep Assist (LKA), Blind-spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA), Rear-Cross Traffic Avoidance Assist (RCTA), Safe Exit Assist (SEA), Lane Follow Assist (LFA), Driver Attention Warning (DAW), Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with stop & go functionality) |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes |
| Head-Up Display | Yes |
| Hill Assist | Yes |
Entertainment & Communication
| Speakers Front | Yes |
| Speakers Rear | Yes |
| Wireless Phone Charging | Yes |
| Touch Screen | Yes |
| Touch Screen size | 12.3 |
| No. of Speakers | 4 |
| Additional Features | Meridian premium sound system with 14 speakers and Active sound design, 12.3″ Curved driver display screen, and central touchscreen with navigation |
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REVIEWS & VIDEOSBMW iX1
The electric BMW iX1 has five seats. BMW iX1 ex-showroom pricing is ₹ 66.90 lakh. A battery range of 440 kilometers is included with it. It has fast charging capabilities and can be charged in 6 hours and 30 minutes at 11 kW AC (0-100%). There are 8 safety airbags on this model. With a top speed of 180 kmph, it can cover a distance of 100 km in just 5.6 seconds. Four colors are available for this model. The BMW iX1 EV has received an overall user rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on feedback from other users.
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News & Top StoriesTogether, the Hyundai Creta and Maruti Grand Vitara accounted for more than half of all sales of compact SUVs in March 2024
The Maruti Grand Vitara came in second place and the Hyundai Creta led the pack in compact SUV sales in March 2024, as typical. More than 49,000 compact SUVs were sold last month, marking a general increase in the sector of about 10%. Check out the sales figures for each compact SUV in March 2024.
| Compact SUVs & crossovers | |||||||
| March 2024 | February 2024 | MoM Growth | Market share current(%) | Market share (% last year) | YoY mkt share (%) | Average sales (6 months) | |
| Hyundai Creta | 16458 | 15276 | 7.73 | 33.44 | 42.66 | -9.22 | 12557 |
| Maruti Grand Vitara | 11232 | 11002 | 2.09 | 22.82 | 30.55 | -7.73 | 10323 |
| Kia Seltos | 7912 | 6265 | 26.28 | 16.07 | 19.93 | -3.86 | 9536 |
| Toyota Hyryder | 5965 | 5601 | 6.49 | 12.12 | 10.56 | 1.56 | 4486 |
| Honda Elevate | 3277 | 3184 | 2.92 | 6.65 | 0 | 6.65 | 4591 |
| Volkswagen Taigun | 1588 | 1286 | 23.48 | 3.22 | 6.01 | -2.79 | 1766 |
| Skoda Kushaq | 1293 | 1137 | 13.72 | 2.62 | 6.84 | -4.22 | 1887 |
| MG Astor | 1274 | 1036 | 22.97 | 2.58 | 3.5 | -0.92 | 890 |
| Citroen C3 Aircross | 211 | 127 | 66.14 | 0.42 | 0 | 0.42 | 158 |
| Total | 49210 | 44914 | 9.56 | ||||
Principal Learnings
- As the best-selling small SUV in the nation, the Hyundai Creta maintained its dominance. In March 2024, sales of the facelifted Creta reached close to 16,500 units, with a nearly 8 percent increase in monthly sales. Even though Creta’s year-over-year (YoY) market share decreased by more than 9%, its sales in March 2024 were still almost 3,900 units more than its six-month average.
- The Maruti Grand Vitara was the only small SUV to sell 10,000 units or more after the Creta. In March, Maruti continued to meet monthly demand for the Grand Vitara by shipping over 11,000 of the vehicle
- In March 2024, the MoM sales of the Kia Seltos increased by more than 26%, with over 7,900 units sold. This amount was still about 1,600 units less than the company’s average sales during the previous six months, though.
- In March 2024, the Toyota Hyrder—the Grand Vitara’s mechanical sibling—found nearly 6,000 purchasers. For the previous month, Toyota’s small SUV had no monthly losses recorded. (Hyundai and Maruti)
Honda Elevate
- Additionally, Honda Elevate consistently exceeded the 3,000 unit sales threshold in terms of MoM demand.
Nevertheless, it was still below its six-month average sales by about 1,300 units. - In March 2024, Volkswagen sold 300 additional Taigun compact SUVs, bringing its total sales to almost 1,500 units. However, Taigun’s YoY market share dropped by around 3%.
- Similar to the Taigun, the Skoda Kushaq saw good growth in March 2024 of more than 13 percent, with around 1,300 units sold. Its year-over-year (YoY) market share likewise decreased by almost 4%.
- The MG Astor crossed the 1,000 unit sales threshold and saw a MoM gain of about 23 percent.
- Only 200 of the Citroen C3 Aircross’s tiny SUVs were sold in March 2024, making it the least popular model.
Read More On – Volkswagen Taigun’s Starting Price Of Rs.11 Lakh
News & Top StoriesVolkswagen Taigun’s Starting Price of Rs.11 Lakh Has Dropped By More Than Rs. 1 Lakh For A Limited Time
Volkswagen Taigun will soon get the new GT. Earlier, the German automaker had reduced the prices of some variants of the Taigun compact SUV, making it up to 1.1 million cheaper than before. However, the prices offered are valid for a limited time only. Updated prices for each affected variant are given below.
| Variant | Regular Price | Offer Price | Difference |
| Manual | |||
| Comfortline 1-litre MT | Rs 11.70 lakh | Rs 11 lakh | (-) Rs 70,000 |
| GT Chrome Automatic | |||
| Taigun GT Plus Chrome 1.5-litre DCT | Rs 19.44 lakh | Rs 18.69 lakh | (-) Rs 75,000 |
| GT Plus Chrome 1.5-litre DCT (added features) | Rs 19.74 lakh | Rs 18.69 lakh | (-) Rs 1.05 lakh |
| GT Plus Edge Automatic (Deep Black Pearl & Carbon Steel Grey (matte) variants) | |||
| GT Plus Edge 1.5-litre DCT | Rs 19.64 lakh to Rs 19.70 lakh | Rs 18.90 lakh | Up to (-) Rs 80,000 |
| 1.5 GT Plus Edge DCT (added features) | Rs 19.94 lakh to Rs 20 lakh | Rs 18.90 lakh | Up to (-) Rs 1.1 lakh |
- Volkswagen has cut Rs 70,000 off the sticker price of the Taigun’s entry-level comfortline 1-liter turbo-petrol manual model.
- However, the top-of-the-line GT Plus automatic trim of the Taigun is now available for Rs 1.05 lakh less than it was previously.
- Up to Rs 1.1 lakh has been taken off the cost of the GT Plus Edge automatic trims, which include Deep Black Pearl and Carbon Matte Grey versions. The sale price for each of these variants is Rs 18.90 lakh.
Features & Safety
The VW Taigun’s higher-end GT Plus models come with features including an 8-inch digital driver’s display, automatic air conditioning, a single-pane sunroof, and a 10. 1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The versions with extra amenities include an enhanced sound system with a subwoofer and amplifier, footwell lighting, and electrically adjustable front seats.
Up to six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and a rear-view camera are among its safety features.
Powertrain Options
Volkswagen provides the Taigun with two different petrol engine options. The details of these engines are listed below:
| Engine | 1-litre turbo-petrol | 1.5-litre turbo-petrol |
| Power | 115 PS | 150 PS |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed MT / 6-speed AT | 6-speed MT / 7-speed DCT |
Active cylinder deactivation is another feature of the 1.5-liter turbo-petrol engines. To increase fuel efficiency when driving at a relaxed pace, it turns off two of the four cylinders.
Price Range and Competitors
The Volkswagen Taigun‘s usual pricing fell between Rs. 11.70 lakh to Rs. 20 lakh. The current offer has a starting price of Rs 11 lakh and a maximum price of Rs 18.90 lakh. It competes with vehicles such as the Citroen C3 Aircross, Honda Elevate, MG Astor, Hyundai Creta, Skoda Kushaq, Honda Grand Vitara, and Kia Seltos.
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