News & Top StoriesIn India, Mercedes-Benz Is Bringing Almost 12 New Models By 2024
Three electric vehicles are also part of the German luxury car brand’s 2024 model launch offensive.
Mercedes-Benz Is Bringing Almost 12 New Models By 2024 had its best year to date in 2023, a very successful year. The German luxury car brand will celebrate 30 years in the nation in 2024, and it has big plans for the year ahead, including new market products, new investments, and the expansion of their pan-Indian network.
Mercedes-Benz Is Bringing Almost 12 New Models By 2024
What is the strategy?
Mercedes has announced that it intends to introduce more than a dozen new models to the Indian market in 2024. The redesigned GLS SUV has already kicked off the count. According to the brand, it will be concentrating on SUVs and will launch more than 50% of top-end models, in line with its own consumer preferences. Three EVs will be part of its launch offensive in 2024, most likely the EQS SUV and EQE sedan.
Mercedes has also declared plans to invest Rs 200 crore by 2024 in order to increase production capacity and introduce new models and technologies. Along with expanding to ten new cities, namely Jammu, Amritsar, Agra, Kanpur, Patna, Udaipur, Ranchi, Valsad, Kannur, and Kottayam, it will also open twenty more workshops – Mercedes-Benz Is Bringing Almost 12 New Models By 2024.
Mercedes-Benz India 2023’s Top Features
With a 10 percent year-over-year growth, this past year was the biggest for the brand ever, with the most cars produced and the highest sales. In 2023, Mercedes delivered over 17,000 models, with sedans accounting for the remaining 55% of demand and SUVs accounting for the majority (largely due to the introduction of the new GLC SUV). In the previous year, 4% of sales were made up of EV models. The EQS, EQE SUV, and EQB SUV are the current models in Mercedes’ EQ electric lineup.
News & Top StoriesTo view the 2024 Kia Sonet facelift in person, visit your neighborhood dealership.
For the Sonet facelift, Kia is currently taking orders; prices should be revealed by the middle of January.
With the exception of the prices, which should also be revealed by mid-January, Kia has already disclosed the entire Sonet facelift. Before the official release, customers can also reserve the updated SUV in advance for a nominal fee of Rs 25,000. Since the 2024 Kia Sonet has started to arrive at dealerships, you can now view one in person.
With the exception of the updated alloy wheel design, the profile of the Kia Sonet is virtually identical to the previous model. The Sonet facelift now has a revised rear bumper and connected LED taillights on the back.
Interior
The Kia Sonet facelift has only seen minor changes to the upholstery and climate control panel. The dashboard layout is still the same. The SUV’s new features include ventilated front seats and a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display. The outgoing model of the Sonet comes equipped with wireless charging and a single-pane sunroof.
The 2024 Sonet boasts six airbags, a 360-degree camera, electronic stability control (ESC), and level 1 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), which include blind spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, and forward collision warning.
The Sonet that arrived at the dealership is a diesel-automatic model, as can be seen in the picture. Three transmission options are available for this 1.5-liter diesel engine, which produces 116 PS and 250 Nm. They are a 6-speed manual, a 6-speed iMT (clutchless manual), and a 6-speed automatic. Additional engine choices include a 1-liter turbo-petrol unit (120 PS / 172 Nm) paired with a 6-speed iMT (clutchless manual) or a 7-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT), and a 1.2-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine (83 PS / 115 Nm) mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.
Competitors & Anticipated Price
Priced from Rs 8 lakh (ex-showroom), the Kia Sonet facelift is anticipated to cost more. It will still compete against vehicles like the Mahindra XUV300, Hyundai Venue, Maruti Brezza, and Tata Nexon.
News & Top StoriesHonda Increases City Prices As Well, Ending Their Introductory Prices
The Elevate’s base variant is most affected by the price increase, which can reach up to Rs 58,000.
- Honda has raised the City’s pricing by Rs 8,000 all at once.
- The current pricing range for the sedan is Rs 11.71 lakh to Rs 16.19 lakh.
- The current price range for the SUV is between Rs 11.58 lakh and Rs 16.40 lakh.
It’s almost become standard practice for automakers to raise the prices of their vehicles as January approaches, and 2024 is no different. Honda has now raised the pricing of some of its models, following in the footsteps of Skoda and Citroen. The Elevate SUV’s introductory pricing have ended, and the only other Honda vehicle impacted by this adjustment is the City – Honda Increases City Prices
Elevate
| Variant | Old Price | New Price | Difference |
| SV | Rs 11 lakh | Rs 11.58 lakh | +Rs 58,000 |
| V | Rs 12.11 lakh | Rs 12.31 lakh | +Rs 20,000 |
| V CVT | Rs 13.21 lakh | Rs 13.41 lakh | +Rs 20,000 |
| VX | Rs 13.50 lakh | Rs 13.70 lakh | +Rs 20,000 |
| VX CVT | Rs 14.60 lakh | Rs 14.80 lakh | +Rs 20,000 |
| ZX | Rs 14.90 lakh | Rs 15.10 lakh | +Rs 20,000 |
| ZX CVT | Rs 16 lakh | Rs 16.20 lakh | +Rs 20,000 |
| ZX CVT DT | Rs 16.20 lakh | Rs 16.40 lakh | +Rs 20,000 |
- The Honda Elevate‘s base model is now Rs 58,000 more expensive.
- The remaining variants’ prices have all been raised by Rs 20,000 by Honda.
City
| Variant | Old Price | New Price | Difference |
| SV | Rs 11.63 lakh | Rs 11.71 lakh | +Rs 8,000 |
| V | Rs 12.51 lakh | Rs 12.59 lakh | +Rs 8,000 |
| Elegant Edition | Rs 12.57 lakh | Rs 12.65 lakh | +Rs 8,000 |
| Elegant Edition CVT | Rs 13.82 lakh | Rs 13.90 lakh | +Rs 8,000 |
| V CVT | Rs 13.76 lakh | Rs 13.84 lakh | +Rs 8,000 |
| VX | Rs 13.63 lakh | Rs 13.71 lakh | +Rs 8,000 |
| VX CVT | Rs 14.88 lakh | Rs 14.96 lakh | +Rs 8,000 |
| ZX | Rs 14.86 lakh | Rs 14.94 lakh | +Rs 8,000 |
| ZX CVT | Rs 16.11 lakh | Rs 16.19 lakh | +Rs 8,000 |
- The Honda City‘s price has increased by Rs 8,000 across the board.
- The price increase also applies to the sedan’s unique Elegant Edition.
Honda may start raising the prices of the other models as well, even though it has only raised the prices of the City sedan and the Elevate SUV thus far – Honda Increases City Prices
News & Top StoriesThese Design Sketches Show The Hyundai Creta’s Final Look for 2024
The 2024 Creta’s final form, as seen in recently leaked photos, is fairly similar to the design sketch.
- The front of the Creta has been completely redesigned, and new headlights and a larger silver skid plate are the main highlights.
- The SUV now has full-width LED DRLs that have an L-shaped inversion on them.
- It gets a new connected LED taillight setup on the back with the same front-facing inverted L-shaped signature.
- Similar to the Kia Seltos, the redesigned interior has an integrated dual screen arrangement.
- The 1.5-liter turbo-petrol engine (160 PS / 253 Nm) that is optionally available for Hyundai’s redesigned small SUV is mated to a 7-speed dual clutch transmission.
January 16, 2024 is when the Hyundai Creta is scheduled to undergo a makeover. In the interim, the carmaker has already opened reservations and begun releasing teasers for the vehicle. Hyundai has now made public a few concept drawings that show off the front and back of the 2024 Creta SUV. Check out how it appears in these design draughts – These Design Sketches Show The Hyundai Creta
Front
With the update, the Hyundai Creta facelift has a more brash look because of the silver skid plate at the front and the new rectangular grille. It features an updated squared headlight housing and a bonnet-width LED DRL strip with an inverted L signature. All things considered, the 2024 Creta’s design sketch closely resembles the vehicle’s final version as seen in leaked photos – These Design Sketches Show The Hyundai Creta
Rear
New Cabin & Amenities
The interior of the Creta 2024 has been updated, with a dual screen arrangement (10.25 inches for the infotainment system and another 10.25 inches for the driver’s display). The SUV also has a panoramic sunroof, wireless phone charging, an 8-speaker Bose sound system, an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, and ventilated front seats.
In addition to a 360-degree camera and six airbags, advanced driver assistance systems have raised the vehicle’s safety quotient (ADAS).
A Brand-New Petrol Turbo-Engine
A 1.5-liter turbo-petrol engine with 160 PS and 253 Nm is now mated to a 7-speed dual clutch transmission in the facelifted Hyundai Creta. The 1.5-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine (115 PS / 144 Nm) mated to a 6-speed manual or CVT and the 1.5-liter diesel engine (116 PS / 250 Nm) mated to a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission have both been retained by the automaker from the outgoing version of the SUV.
Competitors & Anticipated Price
The starting price of the Hyundai Creta for 2024 is anticipated to be Rs 11 lakh. It will still compete against vehicles such as the Citroen C3 Aircross, Honda Elevate, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Maruti Grand Vitara, and Kia Seltos.
News & Top StoriesRenault Car’s Are Being Offered With Benefits Of Up To Rs 65,000 This January
The offers include benefits such as cash discount, exchange bonus, loyalty bonus, and corporate discount
- Maximum benefits on the Renault Kiger cars are available up to Rs 65,000.
- Customers who purchase a Renault Triber or Kwid can save up to Rs 62,000.
- All deals are good through January 31, 2024.
You’re in luck if you were planning to buy a Renault last month but were unable to take advantage of the year-end deals! The Renault Kwid, Renault Triber, and Renault Kiger are the three models to which the automaker has now extended its January offers. This month, the Kiger is carrying the greatest benefits. Let’s examine the model-specific offer details.
Renault Kwid
| Offers | Amount |
| Cash Discount | Up to Rs 20,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Up to Rs 20,000 |
| Loyalty Bonus | Up to Rs 10,000 |
| Corporate Discount | Up to Rs 12,000 |
| Maximum Benefits | Up to Rs 62,000 |
- All Renault Kwid variants are eligible for the aforementioned offers, with the exception of the base-spec RXE variant.
- You can get the hatchback’s Urban Night version with exchange and loyalty bonuses.
- Only the loyalty bonus is applicable to the RXE variant.
- The price range for the Renault Kwid is Rs 4.70 lakh to Rs 6.45 lakh.
Renault Triber
| Offers | Amount |
| Cash Discount | Up to Rs 20,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Up to Rs 20,000 |
| Loyalty Bonus | Up to Rs 10,000 |
| Corporate Discount | Up to Rs 12,000 |
| Maximum Benefits | Up to Rs 62,000 |
- The aforementioned offers are valid for all Renault Triber models, with the exception of the base-spec RXE model.
- Although the MPV Urban Night edition receives exchange and loyalty bonuses, it is not eligible for corporate or cash discounts.
- The Triber’s base-spec RXE version can only be obtained with a loyalty bonus.
- The Renault Triber is priced between Rs 6.33 lakh and Rs 8.97 lakh.
Renault Kiger
| Offers | Amount |
| Cash Discount | Up to Rs 25,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Up to Rs 20,000 |
| Loyalty Bonus | Up to Rs 10,000 |
| Corporate Discount | Up to Rs 10,000 |
| Maximum Benefits | Up to Rs 65,000 |
- The maximum monetary benefit of up to Rs 25,000 is being extended to the Kiger.
- All of the aforementioned maximum benefits apply to every subcompact SUV variant, with the exception of the RXE trim, which is the base model.
- Customers can receive exchange and loyalty bonuses for the Kiger’s Urban Night edition, but the RXE variant is limited to loyalty bonuses.
- The price range for the Renault Kiger is Rs 6.50 lakh to Rs 11.23 lakh.
Take note:
- All Renault vehicles come with a Rs 5,000 rural discount, which cannot be paired with the corporate discount.
- All cars are eligible for a discount of Rs 10,000 under the “R.E.Li.V.E” scrappage program.
- The discounts listed above may change based on the state and city; for more information, get in touch with the Renault dealership that’s closest to you.
- Every price is ex-showroom in Delhi.
News & Top StoriesTop 10 Benefits That Tata Punch EV Will Provide Above Tata Punch Standard
Punch’s electric variant offers much more than just a fresh look and no tailpipe emissions.
The first new car, which made its debut in 2024, is an electric entry-level model. We are referring to the Tata Punch EV, for which reservations are now being accepted in advance of its later January 2024 launch. Technical details for Tata’s new Acti.EV platform, which powers this electric micro-SUV, have not yet been made public. In comparison to the Punch’s internal combustion engine (ICE) version, the Punch EV not only has a redesigned front fascia but also more amenities and technology. The following ten features are the main advantages of the upcoming Tata Punch EV over the standard Tata Punch SUV-Top 10 Benefits That Tata Punch EV car
LED projector headlights
Tata has disclosed that the Punch EV will come equipped with the new LED projector headlamps as standard equipment, while the regular Punch only receives halogen projector headlamps. These are also a part of the new fascia, which is meant to resemble the Tata Nexon EV in appearance. It even has an LED DRL strip running the length of the bonnet, which has welcome and farewell sequences.
10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen
With its entry-level electric SUV, Tata has unveiled its larger touchscreen infotainment system. It is a feature of the redesigned dashboard and improves the Punch EV’s interior experience over the Punch. Even better, it includes the Arcade.ev feature, which provides access to a variety of apps that can be played with while the electric vehicle is being charged. The standard Punch, on the other hand, has a 7-inch touchscreen.
The premium, fully digital instrument cluster for the Punch EV, as opposed to the semi-digital cluster for the standard Punch, is another feature that has been carried over from the Nexon EV. This feature is exclusive to the highest-spec model of the electric micro-SUV and is not available in any other model within this segment – Top 10 Benefits That Tata Punch EV Will Provide Above Tata Punch Standard
Six airbags
Six airbags will be included as standard equipment on the Punch EV, a feature update that is anticipated to become mandatory very soon. Rear parking sensors, ABS, and electronic stability control (ESC) are some of the additional safety features available.
front seats with vents
The Punch EV’s most unexpected feature-first addition is likely the premium comfort of ventilated front seats, which Tata’s entry-level electric SUV will offer. This will also only be available on the top variant.
Electronic parking brake
The electric Punch model has an electronic parking brake that is simpler to use and has an auto-hold feature that is helpful when driving on hills, in contrast to the standard Punch, which has a traditional stick in the central console for the manual parking brake.
360-degree lens
Tata will offer the Punch EV with a 360-degree surround view camera system, elevating both the safety factor and the premium user experience above that of the standard Punch. This feature makes maneuvering in confined spaces even easier, even though the Punch’s compact size makes it easy to use in urban areas already.
Wireless phone charger
A standard feature of any contemporary vehicle, the Punch EV’s wireless phone charger will only be available on the top version. The standard Punch is devoid of this feature as well.
Leatherette seats
With leatherette upholstery, the new Punch EV improves the passenger experience in the cabin even though the additional technology offers many more conveniences. Only the drive selector and steering wheel are available in leatherette finish on the standard Punch.
AQI-displayed air purifier
Through the central infotainment system, the Tata Punch EV will also come equipped with an integrated air purifier that displays the AQI. With the latter, you can monitor both the air quality inside your cabin and outside of it.
The Punch EV will have the following features over the standard Punch micro-SUV. Due to the electric drivetrain and these extra comforts, it will also cost more than the ICE Punch. While the regular Punch currently retails for between Rs. 6 lakh and Rs. 10.10 lakh, the Tata Punch EV is anticipated to start at Rs. 12 lakh.
But we anticipate that the latter will soon receive its first facelift, complete with many of the previously mentioned feature updates. In the comments section below, let us know which new feature of the upcoming Tata Punch EV most excites you.