News & Top StoriesThe Tata Nexon Facelift Receives a 5-Star Global NCAP Safety Rating
The September 2023 debut of the redesigned Tata Nexon has recently received a 5-star safety rating from Global NCAP. The upgraded subcompact SUV was one of the final automobiles manufactured in India to undergo crash testing by the international organization before the introduction of Bharat NCAP. Even while the Nexon has accomplished this before, it’s even more remarkable now that it’s been tested using the most recent GNCAP protocols. The score breakdown is as follows:
A rating of five stars (32.22 out of 34) for adult occupant safety
In both the frontal offset crash test and the barrier test, the new Nexon provided front adult passengers with good overall protection as well as sufficient protection for the chest. Both its body shell and footwell area received stable ratings, with the latter being able to support more loads.
In the side pole impact test, the Nexon facelift provided good protection for the head and pelvis, with only moderate protection for the chest and sufficient protection for the abdomen. This is because it is equipped with six airbags as standard.
The rating for child occupant safety is five stars or 44.52 out of 49
The anchorages and a support leg were used to install the child seats for the 3-year-old and 18-month-old facing backward. Sufficient protection was provided in both circumstances since the child’s head was not exposed during the frontal collision. Additionally, in the side impact crash test, both vehicles’ CRS provided complete protection.
Additionally, the standard installation of the ESC and its evaluated performance met expectations. It also receives front and rear seatbelt reminders. The Tata Nexon facelift’s remarkable score from the more demanding Global NCAP crash tests was the combined consequence of all these factors. Global NCAP also expressed gratitude for the addition of a front passenger deactivation switch and 3-point seatbelts for all occupants to the most recent Nexon standard equipment list.
What’s Next For The Nexon?
Prices & Rivals
The ex-showroom price range for the Tata Nexon in Delhi is between Rs 8.15 lakh and Rs 15.60 lakh. It competes with vehicles such as the Nissan Magnite, Mahindra XUV300, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Renault Kiger, and Nissan Magnite, none of which have received comparable safety ratings according to the most recent Global NCAP crash test standards.
News & Top StoriesIn January 2024, more over 90% of Mahindra Scorpio purchasers selected the diesel drivetrain.
- The diesel and turbo-petrol engines are the same for all three vehicles.
- Scorpio N and Scorpio Classic are two of the Scorpio figures.
- Mahindra is unlikely to phase out its diesel engines anytime soon given the tremendous demand for its diesel-powered vehicles.
One of the largest automakers in India, Mahindra is renowned for producing strong and durable SUVs. The fact that most Mahindra SUVs come with a choice of gasoline or diesel engines is one feature that sets them apart from their competitors. Popular vehicles in the group, such as the Mahindra Thar, XUV700, and Scorpio N, are available with identical 2-liter turbo-petrol and 2.2-liter diesel engines in various levels of performance. Here, we examine the gasoline versus diesel sales breakdown of Mahindra vehicles for January 2024 to determine which fuel type is more in demand.
Maruti Scorpio and Scorpio N
| Powertrain | January 2023 | January 2024 |
| Petrol | 654 | 765 |
| Diesel | 8,061 | 13,528 |
The combined sales numbers for the Mahindra Scorpio N and Scorpio Classic are as follows. Here, there is a 4X4 option, manual and automatic transmission options, and a diesel engine.
One thing to keep in mind is that the petrol sales data only apply to the Scorpio N because the Scorpio Classic only comes with the diesel manual engine transmission combo.
| Powertrain | January 2023 | January 2024 |
| Petrol | 7.5 % | 5.4 % |
| Diesel | 92.5 % | 94.6 % |
The 2.2-liter diesel engine is preferred with this tough SUV, which had sales of over 14,000 vehicles in January 2024. Not only do the gasoline versions have lower sales numbers, but their sales have decreased when compared to the same month the previous year.
Mahindra Thar
| Powertrain | January 2023 | January 2024 |
| Petrol | 334 | 657 |
| Diesel | 4,076 | 5,402 |
Similar sales splits exist for the Mahindra Thar as well, with diesel vehicles outselling petrol ones in terms of client demand. The Mahindra Thar has three engine options—the 1.5-liter diesel, the turbo-petrol, and the diesel engines discussed earlier—but only when it comes to the RWD (rear-wheel drive) versions.
| Powertrain | January 2023 | January 2024 |
| Petrol | 7.6 % | 10.8 % |
| Diesel | 92.4 % | 89.2 % |
On the other hand, sales of the gasoline variants have climbed over the previous year, accounting for more over 10% of total sales.
Mahindra XUV700
| Powertrain | January 2023 | January 2024 |
| Petrol | 1,375 | 1,989 |
| Diesel | 4,412 | 5,217 |
Sales of the Mahindra XUV700 for both gasoline and diesel saw rise, but the demand for the diesel variants remained higher than the demand for the gasoline version. The gasoline units fell short of 2000 units, but the diesel units exceeded the 5000 unit sales threshold.
| Powertrain | January 2023 | January 2024 |
| Petrol | 23.8 % | 27.6 % |
| Diesel | 76.2 % | 72.4 % |
However, compared to January 2024, the sales percentage of its gasoline variations did experience an increase of almost four percent.
It is evident from these sales statistics for well-known Mahindra models that Mahindra buyers favor purchasing diesel-powered vehicles. Therefore, it appears Mahindra’s diesel lineup is here to stay, despite the ongoing price increases for the diesel engines that will soon be required to comply with even higher pollution requirements. Which would you rather use: electric, gasoline, or diesel? Tell us in the comments below.
News & Top StoriesJanuary 2024: These Compact and Midsize Hatchbacks Were the Most Desired Models.
Though SUVs may have become more popular among today’s younger car buyers, tiny and midsize hatchbacks are still a common option. As usual, Maruti hatchbacks topped the sales table in January as well, with a few quirky variants from Tata and Hyundai rounding out the top spot. This is the comprehensive sales data for January 2024 for hatchbacks, including compact and midsize:
Models | January 2024 | January 2023 | December 2023 |
Maruti Wagon R | 17,756 | 20,466 | 8,578 |
Maruti Swift | 15,370 | 16,440 | 11,843 |
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios | 6,865 | 8,760 | 5,247 |
Tata Tiago | 6,482 | 9,032 | 4,852 |
Maruti Celerio | 4,406 | 3,418 | 247 |
Maruti Ignis | 2,598 | 5,842 | 392 |
Takeaways
- In January 2024, the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R surpassed all other tiny and midsize hatchbacks in sales, with a month-over-month (MoM) rise of more than 100%.
- After the Wagon R, the Maruti Swift was the only other hatchback to sell over 10,000 units overall, having sold over 15,000.
- With almost 7,000 sales, the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios, the second-best-selling hatchback on the list, came in third. Although its MoM figure increased by 31%, its YoY number decreased by 22%.
- The Tata Tiago was the last model to sell more than 5,000 vehicles overall when it was shipped in January 2024, having sold nearly 6,500 units. The Tata Tiago EV’s sales are included in these figures.
- With more than 4,400 units shipped, the Maruti Celerio climbed to the fifth position on the leaderboard and experienced good YoY and MoM sales growth.
- The Maruti Ignis experienced a 50% decrease in monthly sales despite a significant YoY increase in sales data. In January 2024, its total sales number just about made it above 2,500 units.
News & Top StoriesThe Wait Time To Purchase A Subcompact SUV This February Is As follows
twoThere are long wait times in the subcompact SUV market, especially since the facelifts of the Kia Sonet and Tata Nexon were recently introduced. Longer waiting times are being experienced for popular subcompact SUVs from Hyundai, Kia, and Tata, among the eight models on the list. The waiting times for each model in India’s top 20 cities are listed here.
Waiting Period Table
| City | Tata Nexon | Maruti Brezza | Hyundai Venue / Hyundai Venue N Line | Kia Sonet | Mahindra XUV300 | Nissan Magnite | Renault Kiger |
| New Delhi | 1 month | 2-3 months | 2.5-3 months / 2-2.5 months | 2 months | 3 months | 1 month | 1 month |
| Bengaluru | 2-3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 2 months | 2-4 months | 1 month | 1 month |
| Mumbai | 3 months | 2-3 months | 2-3 months / 2.5-3.5 months | 3 months | 2-4 months | 1 month | 1 month |
| Hyderabad | 2 months | 2-3 months | 3 months | 1-2 months | 3.5-5 months | 2 weeks | 1 month |
| Pune | 2-3 months | 3-4 months | 3-3.5 months / 3 months | 2 months | 2-4 months | 1 month | No waiting |
| Chennai | 2 months | 3-4 months | 3 months / 2.5-3.5 months | 2 months | 2.5-3.5 months | 2-3 weeks | 1 week |
| Jaipur | 1.5 months | 2-3 months | 3-3.5 months / 3-5 months | 1-2 months | 3-4 months | 2 weeks | 2 weeks |
| Ahmedabad | 2 months | 2-3 months | 2 months | 1-2 months | 2-4 months | 1 month | 2-3 weeks |
| Gurugram | 1-1.5 months | 3-4 months | 2-3 months / 3 months | 1 month | 2-4 months | 1 month | 1-2 weeks |
| Lucknow | 2 months | 2-3 months | 3 months | 2-3 months | 3 months | 1 month | 2 weeks |
| Kolkata | 3 months | 3-4 months | 2.5-3.5 months / 2-2.5 months | 2-2.5 months | 3.5-5 months | 1 month | 1 month |
| Thane | 2 months | 2-3 months | 2 months | 2 months | months | 1 month | 1-2 weeks |
| Surat | 1.5-2 months | 3 months | 2 months | two months | 2-4 months | 1 month | 1 week |
| Ghaziabad | 2-3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 1 month | 2-4 months | 1 month | 2-3 weeks |
| Chandigarh | 3 months | 2-3 months | 2.5-3.5 months / 2-2.5 months | two months | 2-4 months | 1 week | 1 month |
| Coimbatore | 2 months | 3 months | 3 months | 2 months | 1-3 months | No waiting | 1 month |
| Patna | 1.5 months | 2.5-3 months | 3 months | 2 months | 2-4 months | 1 month | No waiting |
| Faridabad | 2-3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 1-2 months | 3.5-5 months | 1 month | 1 month |
| Indore | 3 months | 2-3 months | 3 months | 1-2 months | 3 months | 2-3 weeks | 3-4 weeks |
| Noida | 2 months | 2-3 months | 2.5-3.5 months / 2-2.5 months | 1-2 months | 2-4 months | 2-3 weeks | No waiting |
Key Takeaways
- As of February, waiting times for the Tata Nexon could take up to two months on average. However, consumers may have to wait up to three months to receive the Nexon in places like Bengaluru, Pune, and Kolkata subcompact SUVs.
- Three months is the typical wait period for the Maruti Brezza. The subcompact SUV from Maruti is in high demand in Pune, Chennai, Gurugram, and Kolkata, with wait times of up to four months.
- In most cities, the usual wait period for the Hyundai Venue and Venue N Line is up to three months. Within two months, customers in Ahmedabad, Thane, and Surat can accept the delivery of the venue Subcompact SUV.
- There is now an average waiting period of up to two months for the Kia Sonet, which was given a midlife upgrade in January 2024. However, supplies to consumers in Lucknow and Kolkata may be delayed by more than two months.
- As of right now, the Mahindra XUV300 has the longest waiting period—up to five months. Clients in Faridabad, Hyderabad, and Kolkata may have delays of up to five months. Within three months, the SUV might be delivered while in Coimbatore.
Here, the most accessible subcompact SUVs are the Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger, with a maximum waiting period of just one month. While inhabitants of Pune, Patna, and Noida need not wait for the delivery of the Renault Kiger, the Magnite is easily available for delivery in Coimbatore.
News & Top StoriesThe Mahindra XUV700 could soon get a base-spec petrol automatic variant.
- The Mahindra XUV700 comes in five different models: MX, AX3, AX5, AX7, and AX7L.
- The 6-speed AT unit will be standard on the base-spec MX petrol, with higher trim levels receiving it.
- Its new automatic variant will use a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine.
- The premium over the corresponding manual variant will be approximately Rs 1.6 lakh.
- The base MX variant includes an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a four-speaker sound system, and dual front airbags.
The Mahindra XUV700 may soon get a more affordable petrol-automatic variant, according to an online document from the Transport Department, Government of the NCT of Delhi, which suggests that its base-spec MX petrol trim will be available with an automatic transmission.
Powertrain Details
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As of now, the XUV700’s automatic variants begin with the one-above-base AX3 variant. Offering an automatic transmission with the base model will make the two-pedal setup more affordable. This automatic transmission, most likely a 6-speed torque converter, will be available with the 2-litre turbo-petrol engine (200 PS/380 Nm), but not the 2.2-litre diesel engine.
Base-spec Features
The MX variant of the XUV700 comes with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Android Auto, a height-adjustable driver seat, a type-C charging port for the rear seats, and a four-speaker audio system.
Safety features include dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, and ISOFIX child seat anchors.
Expected Price
The Mahindra XUV700’s base-spec MX petrol-manual variant costs Rs 13.99 lakh (ex-showroom), while the automatic variant is expected to cost around Rs 1.6 lakh more. The XUV700’s prices range from Rs 13.99 lakh to Rs 26.99 lakh (ex-showroom), and it competes with the Hyundai Alcazar, MG Hector Plus, Tata Safari, and its 5-seater variants against the Hyundai Creta, MG Hector, and Tata Harrier.
News & Top StoriesOver one lakh Nissan Magnites have been delivered in India, and the new NISSAN ONE web platform has been introduced.
Nissan Magnites: which made its India debut in 2020, has sold one lakh units. The Magnite is currently the only product from the Japanese automaker in the country. Nissan Magnites celebrated the delivery of 1 lakh Magnite units by introducing a web platform called ‘NISSAN ONE’ for new and existing customers.
NISSAN ONE is a unified web platform that allows customers to book a wide range of services, including test drives, cars, and real-time service booking. This eliminates the need to use multiple websites and platforms to manage different services.
Nissan Magnites has also launched a referral program, which is part of NISSAN ONE. This initiative enables existing Nissan customers to refer Nissan products to their friends and family in exchange for benefits.
Here’s what the automaker says about its milestone:
Nissan innovates with ‘NISSAN ONE’ to transform the customer experience.
- NISSAN ONE is a single digital sign-on that provides a full spectrum of service requests throughout the customer journey.
- One-stop solution for both new and existing buyers, providing customizations that best meet their needs.
- A new ‘Refer & Earn’ plan has been launched, offering exclusive benefits to existing customers.
- ‘NISSAN ONE’ will use the dispatch of the 100,000th Magnite for the domestic market to mark a new phase of its transformation journey.
Gurugram, February 12, 2024: Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. (NMIPL) has launched the Nissan web platform ‘NISSAN ONE’ as part of its 2024 customer-centric initiatives to commemorate 100,000 Magnite customers. NISSAN ONE, an innovative single sign-on web platform, enables customers to easily access a wide range of service requests throughout the entire customer journey, from initial inquiry to test drive booking, car selection and booking, and service.
Nissan Magnates
This pioneering and first-of-its-kind platform has been introduced, marking a significant leap forward in the Indian automotive industry, as NISSAN ONE combines various customer touchpoints into a single, user-friendly, and easy-to-navigate experience designed with customer needs in mind. This is part of Nissan’s ongoing transformation and business acceleration plan for India, which has recently included the introduction of new Magnite variants, network expansion, and leadership appointments.
Mohan Wilson, Director – of Marketing, Product & Customer Experience at Nissan Motor India, said, “As we celebrate 100,000 Magnite stories from our customers this month, we are proud to introduce NISSAN ONE, a platform that aims to transform the way customers experience our brand. This robust, innovative platform embodies Nissan’s ‘Customer First’ philosophy. It provides information and customizations to meet the specific needs of all buyers, both potential and existing. The refer-and-earn Program, the industry’s first of its kind, is Nissan’s way of rewarding its customers and expressing gratitude for their trust in the brand.
Nissan ONE provides an efficient and seamless customer journey, which results in a better customer experience. With NISSAN ONE, both current and prospective customers no longer need to navigate multiple websites and platforms to manage their relationship with the company. In addition, the platform enables targeted communication based on the customer’s preferences. Customers, for example, can opt-in to receive communication about service reminders for their Nissan vehicles. NISSAN ONE introduces real-time service booking in Nissan Motor India, resulting in improved customer journey management, including communication to customers for service reminders.
Interior
Nissan Motor India recently achieved a milestone by successfully dispatching 100,000 Magnite units to the Indian market from the Alliance plant (RNAIPL) in Chennai. This achievement demonstrates the brand’s commitment to providing high-quality products and services, exceeding customer expectations, and capitalizing on India’s potential as a major automotive manufacturing hub.
Nissan has also introduced the ‘Refer & Earn’ program as part of NISSAN ONE, which rewards existing NISSAN customers with a variety of exclusive benefits. Existing customers can use the new “Refer & Earn” program to refer friends and family to buy a NISSAN car and earn points, which can then be redeemed for a variety of services and benefits.