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In South Africa, Toyota Taisor Was Introduced Under A Different Name
- Essentially, the Taisor on the Maruti Fronx is the Toyota Scarlet Cross.
- It has the same look as the Taisor made for India, but with fewer color options.
- The dark maroon theme of the building was changed to dark blue for the South African portrait.
- It has a 9-inch touchscreen, automatic air conditioning, and six airbags on board.
- The 1.5-liter naturally aspirated 105-horsepower petrol engine has 5 speeds—MT and 4 AT.
- Converted to Indian rupees, the price ranges from Rs 13.69 lakh to Rs 16.4 lakh.
The rebadged and restyled sub-4m crossover, known as the Toyota Urban Cruiser Taiser (or Toyota Taiser as it is commonly called), has made its Indian debut and is now available for purchase in South Africa In the land of the rainbow it is marketed as the Starlet Cross. The powertrain options offered by Toyota’s offerings in South Africa and India are also very different.
Toyota Taisor Are There Any Design Differences?
Both sub-4m crossovers feature the same exterior styling, including eye-catching LED DRLs and three-pod lighting mounted in the bumpers It has a Toyota Rumian-style grille made for India and LED DRLs Chrome connected there winery.
The same 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, larger body cladding throughout, and linked LED taillights are also features similar to the Starlet Cross and India-spec Taser in the same color scheme but the Starlet Cross comes in two new shades: blue and black.
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Changes To Cabin And Features
While both crossovers share the same dashboard layout, the cabin theme differs between the two. While the Starlet Cross has a black and blue theme, the India-spec offering has a black and maroon interior.
In terms of features, Toyota offers a 9-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a heads-up display, wireless phone charging, auto AC, and push-button start/stop In terms of safety they have up to six airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC). ), get a 360-degree camera and rear parking sensors.
Toyota Taisor A Big Difference Under The Hood
The Starlet Cross under the bonnet is quite different from the Tailor. This is most likely the biggest change. The Starlet Cross is powered by a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 105 PS/138 Nm, while Toyota offered a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated (90 PS/113 Nm) and a 1-litre turbo-petrol engine ( 100 PS) /. 113 Nm) is available. 148 nm is available). It is available with a 4-speed torque converter automatic transmission or a 5-speed manual transmission.
The India-specific Taisor is also available with an optional 1.2-liter CNG powerplant, rated at 77PS and no less than 98.5Nm, and is only compatible with a manual transmission
Cost And Rivalries
Specially designed for South Africa, the Toyota Starlet Cross is priced at R299,900 to R359,300 or R13.69 lakh to R16.4 lakh as opposed to the Taisor which costs R7.74 lakh and R13.04 lakh respectively (formerly). display). build. Apart from competition from Citroen C3 and Maruti Fronx, sub-$4 million SUVs like the Kia Sonnet, Maruti Brezza, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Hyundai Venu, and Tata Nexon have crossover options
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In Euro NCAP crash tests, the new Renault Duster receives a three-star rating.
- The Duster’s new passenger cabin was rated as ‘stable’.
- It scored 70 percent in adult residential care and 84 percent in pediatric residential care.
- Globally, the Duster gets three powertrain options, one of which has an all-wheel drive system.
- It is expected to arrive in India in October 2025, with prices starting from Rs 10 lakh (pre-showroom).
The third-generation Renault Duster (sold as the Dacia Duster in some international markets), has been accidentally tested by Euro NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme), where it received a 3-star safety rating Let’s take a look at the report a details of this accident test:
Protection of Adult Occupants – 28.1/40 Pts (70%)
According to the Euro NCAP protocol, the 2025 Duster was tested on four standards, including three impact tests (front, side, and rear) and rescue and evacuation The new Renault SUV collides with the front passenger’s head ban from ‘good’ and their foreheads from ‘poor’. and provided adequate security. It demonstrated ‘excellent’ protection for both driver and passenger knees and hips. The passenger compartment was identified as ‘stable’.
In the posterior barrier test, chest protection was ‘adequate’ and other vital areas of the body were ‘good’. Protection of all vital areas of the body was ‘good’ in the strong side pole strike. Tests of the front seats and head restraints revealed ‘good’ protection against whiplash injuries in the event of a rear-end collision.
Under the rescue and evacuation criteria, the safety officials check and assign the vehicle based on the availability of a receiver card, emergency call system, multiple brake shock, and underwater test 2025 Renault Duster has an e-call system that Internally alerts emergency personnel in the event of an accident. The doors of the SUV can be opened even after a loss of power due to a sewer, and the car can also avoid secondary injuries after a collision
Protection of Child Occupants: 41.6/49 Points, or 84%
The dust grinder provided ‘adequate’ protection for the neck of a 10-year-old dummy in a forward offset test. However, neck protection was ‘good’ for the 6-year-old dummy, and chest and head protection were judged ‘good’ for both dummies in the frontal and lateral exposure tests
Protection of Vulnerable Road Users (VRUs): 38.2/63 Points (60%)
The VRU portion of the test looks at how safe the vehicle is for potential run-ins or accidental falls. The bonnet of the new Renault Duster provides ‘adequate’ protection for pedestrians and ‘good’ protection for cyclists. The spine protection was ‘poor’ at all test levels, and the Duster scored no points. However, in all testing positions, hip protection was ‘better’ when knee and hip protection were mixed. Subsequently, it was tested on the A-pillar and rated as ‘poor’. In contrast, the car’s automatic emergency braking (AEB) is listed as doing a ‘fair’ job of detecting pedestrians and ‘better’ for cyclists in avoiding collisions in some situations in the same same
Assist with Safety – 10.3/18 (57%)
6 airbags, electronic parking brake, electronic stability control (ESC), hill assist, tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), advanced driver assistance system on the global-spec third generation Duster (ADAS) and a whole team Euro According to NCAP crash tests, the autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system was ‘adequate’ in detecting other vehicles and stopping to prevent collisions Also, the small SUV lost points for not having an identification system in the rear seats therefore. Auxiliary roads and driver sleep patterns were labeled as ‘marginal’ and ‘poor’ respectively.
An Overview of the Renault Duster
The third-generation Renault Duster was unveiled globally in November 2023, and now features a more aggressive exterior and more luxurious interior. It comes with 3 powertrain options:
- A 1.2-liter turbo-petrol powertrain paired with a 48V mild hybrid system makes a total of 130 PS
- Powered by a 1.6-litre powerful hybrid petrol engine paired with 2 electric motors powered by a 1.2-kWh battery pack, it produces a maximum output of 140 PS
- 1-litre petrol-LPG powered unit with 6-speed transmission driving all 4 wheels
The Duster features a 10.1-inch infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and a 7-inch digital driver’s display. Other features include wireless phone charging, a 6-speaker Arcamis 3D sound system, and cruise control.
India’s Release and Cost
The third-generation Renault Duster is expected to go on sale in India by 2025. The pricing here starts from Rs. 10 lakh (first display). While the Tata Curve and Citroen Basalt will be the SUV-coupe alternative to the Renault SUV, the Hyundai Creta, Kia Celtos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Highrider, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushak, Honda Elevate, MG Astor, and… Citroen C3 Aircross.
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Prices for the Hyundai Exter, which has dual CNG cylinders akin to those of the Tata Punch, start at Rs 8.50 lakh.
- Hyundai offers three versions of the Exter CNG: S, SX, and SX Night versions.
- The upgraded Exter CNG can also be changed in petrol and CNG modes like the new Tata CNG offerings.
- The 1.2-liter powertrain is available as before; With a claimed mileage of 27.1 km/kg.
- The ship has an 8-inch touchscreen, auto AC, and six airbags.
- The Exeter is priced at Rs 6.13 lakh and Rs 10.43 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
Hyundai seems to have taken a leaf out of Tata’s book as now it too has introduced its twin-cylinder technology for the CNG-powered car. The first model to be offered with this system is the Hyundai Exter whose main rival Tata Punch also gets similar tech. Hyundai offers the same three variants of split-cylinder tank configuration as the Micro SUV which gets the option of a CNG powertrain.
Variant-specific Prices
| Variant | Old Price (with a single CNG cylinder) | New Price (with dual CNG cylinders) | Difference |
| S | Rs 8.43 lakh | Rs 8.50 lakh | +Rs 7,000 |
| SX | Rs 9.16 lakh | Rs 9.23 lakh | +Rs 7,000 |
| SX Knight Edition | Rs 9.38 lakh | Rs 9.38 lakh | No difference |
With the introduction of a split-cylinder configuration for the CNG variant of the Exeter, Hyundai has also increased the price by Rs 7,000 nominally. The Korean marque also offers a CNG powertrain option for the micro SUV with the newly launched Knight edition SX variant.
Benefits Of A Dual-Cylinder CNG Configuration
One of the biggest advantages of twin-cylinder CNG technology is the increased boot space on offer. The redesigned Exter CNG also comes with an integrated electronic control unit (ECU), which allows switching between petrol and CNG modes on the move, as per the dual cylinder CNG technology available on the latest Exter of Tata CNG for customers with up to 3 3-year warranty They receive.
Exter CNG Powertrain
The updated Exter CNG is available with the same powertrain configuration as before, detailed below.
| Specification | Exter CNG |
| Engine | 1.2-litre petrol+CNG |
| Power | 69 PS |
| Torque | 95 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT |
In the latest Exeter CNG model, Hyundai claims a fuel economy of 27.1 km/kg. The micro SUV gets a combined capacity of 60 liters which is equivalent to two CNG cylinders. The normal petrol variants are powered by a 1.2-litre powertrain that produces 83 PS and 114 Nm and also gets a 5-speed AMT option.
Cost Range and Competitors
The Hyundai Exter is priced at Rs 6.13 lakh and Rs 10.43 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Its direct competitor is the Tata Punch (its CNG variants), while it also acts as an alternative to the Citroen C3, Maruti Fronx, and Toyota Urban Cruiser Taiser
Maruti Suzuki’s 2024 Receives Three Stars in the Euro NCAP Crash Tests
- In terms of adult occupant protection, the new Swift scored 26.9 out of 40.
- In terms of child occupant protection, it received 32.1/49 points.
- Because ADAS is available, the global-spec model also receives additional safety technology.
- The Swift is priced between Rs 6.49 lakh and Rs 9.60 lakh (introductory ex-showroom in India).
Euro NCAP has conducted crash tests for the fourth-generation Maruti Suzuki Swift, which was introduced in India in May 2024 (new car assessment program). In the safety assessments, it received an overall rating of three stars. It should be mentioned that Swift received four stars in the Japanese NCAP test, a higher rating.
Protection of Adult Occupants – 26.9/40 Pts (67%)
The new Swift was graded on four factors, including rescue and extrication, as well as three impact tests (front, lateral, and rear), per Euro NCAP regulations. The front passengers’ heads were protected “well” by the Maruti Suzuki hatchback, while their chests were only “weakly” to “adequately” protected. It demonstrated “good” knee and femur protection for the driver and passenger. A few places on the dashboard presented a risk to individuals with varied builds and seating postures, according to Euro NCAP. The actual passenger cabin received a “stable” rating.
The safety authority examines and grants an automobile under the rescue and extrication parameter based on the presence of a rescue sheet, an emergency call system, a multi-collision brake, and a submergence check. In the case of a collision, the 2024 Swift’s e-calling system not only notifies the emergency authorities but also partially complies with Euro NCAP regulations. When the Swift lost power after entering the water, its doors, if locked, could be opened in two minutes, but it’s not certain how long the windows would stay functional.
Protection of Child Occupants: 32.1/49 Points (65%)
In the frontal offset test, the Swift provided “poor” protection for the 10-year-old dummy’s neck. Head protection received a rating of “adequate,” but chest protection was considered “marginal.” About the 6-year-old dummy, the Suzuki hatchback offered “marginal” head protection and “weak” neck protection. The 10-year-old dummy’s chest protection in the side barrier test was evaluated as “poor,” while its neck protection was assessed as “weak.”
Road Users at Risk (VRU): 48/63 Points, or 76%
The vehicle rollover (VRU) portion of the test evaluates the car’s safety for people who could accidentally run into it or tumble on it. While the front bumper is unlikely to mangle their legs, the new Swift’s bonnet offers “adequate” protection for pedestrians. The protection for the pelvic, femur, knee, and tibia region was assessed as “good.” That being said, when it came to the A-pillars, it received a “poor” rating. Fortunately, in most situations, its autonomous emergency braking (AEB) does a “fairly good” job of identifying bikes and pedestrians to prevent collisions.
Safety Assists – 11.3/18 Pts (62 Percent)
Some advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), such as front collision warning and autonomous emergency braking (AEB), are exclusive to the global-spec fourth-generation Swift and are not offered by the India-spec vehicle. Its lane support and speed detection systems, as well as its automated emergency braking (AEB) system, all functioned satisfactorily in detecting other vehicles, according to the results of the Euro NCAP tests. Its driver status monitoring system, however, is limited to identifying driver fatigue. The Swift’s overall rating has been lowered because it lacks an occupant detecting system.
More Details Regarding Maruti Suzuki Swift 2024
The new Swift is available at Maruti in five general variants: Lxi, Vxi, Vxi (O), Zxi, and Zxi+. A 1.2-liter, 3-cylinder petrol engine (82 PS/112 Nm) coupled to a 5-speed manual or 5-speed AMT gearbox is the powerplant option.
Cost And Competitors
The starting ex-showroom pricing range for the Maruti Suzuki Swift is Rs 6.49 lakh to Rs 9.60 lakh (India). It competes with the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios and acts as a substitute for the sub-4 million Renault Triber crossover MPV.
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Hyundai Exter Knight Edition Is Now Available, With Prices As Low As Rs 8.38 Lakh
- Black alloy wheels, red-painted brake calipers, and all-black front and rear skid plates are some of the exterior highlights.
- Inside, the dashboard is completely black, and the seat fabric is black with red accents.
- receives the same amenities as the Exter, such as a dual-camera dash cam, an 8-inch touchscreen, and a sunroof.
- Six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), and a rear parking camera all contribute to passenger safety.
- use the identical 1.2-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine seen in the standard Exter.
- It would cost an additional Rs 15,000 for customers to purchase the Exter’s Knight edition.
In 2023, the Hyundai Exter made its debut in India as a rival to the Tata Punch in the mini SUV market. Thanks to its SUV-like features and style, the Exter has gained popularity among purchasers since its release. In celebration of the Exter’s first anniversary and growing in popularity, Hyundai has now unveiled a limited-edition Knight version of the vehicle.
Prices
| Variant | Regular Price | Knight Edition Price | Difference |
| Manual | |||
| SX | Rs 8.23 lakh | Rs 8.38 lakh | + Rs 15,000 |
| SX Dual-tone | Rs 8.47 lakh | Rs 8.62 lakh | + Rs 15,000 |
| SX (O) Connect | Rs 9.56 lakh | Rs 9.71 lakh | + Rs 15,000 |
| SX (O) Connect Dual-tone | Rs 9.71 lakh | Rs 9.86 lakh | + Rs 15,000 |
| Automatic | |||
| SX | Rs 8.90 lakh | Rs 9.05 lakh | + Rs 15,000 |
| SX Dual-tone | Rs 9.15 lakh | Rs 9.30 lakh | + Rs 15,000 |
| SX (O) Connect | Rs 10 lakh | Rs 10.15 lakh | + Rs 15,000 |
| SX (O) Connect Dual-tone | Rs 10.28 lakh | Rs 10.43 lakh | + Rs 15,000 |
Only the higher specification SX and SX(O) Connect versions of the Exter are available in the Knight edition. It has both manual and automatic options, and it commands a premium of Rs 15,000 overall.
Modifications to the Knight Edition
The Hyundai Venue Exter has an all-black exterior with red accents all over, just like the Hyundai Venue Knight edition. The Exter Knight edition features an all-black front and rear skid plate, blacked-out alloy wheels with red brake calipers, and a Knight edition logo in addition to the exterior paint job. The Exter Knight version is offered in four additional monotone and two dual-tone paint options in addition to the new Abyss Black exterior shade: Starry Night, Atlas White, Ranger Khaki, Shadow Gray (new), Ranger Khaki with an abyss black roof, and Shadow gray with an abyss black roof (new).
Interior & Features
The Exter Knight variant is anticipated to have black seat upholstery and an all-black interior design. Additionally, it has crimson accents on the seats and AC vents. Similar features found in the normal Exter are also present in the all-black variant, such as an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, cruise control, wireless phone charging, auto air conditioning, a sunroof, and a dual-camera dash cam.
Electronic stability control (ESC), tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), rear parking camera, and six airbags all contribute to passenger safety.
Same Petrol Engine
The same 1.2-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine (83 PS/114 Nm) powers the Exter Knight edition. It is mated to a 5-speed AMT or manual transmission. A CNG powerplant option is not offered for the mini SUV special edition. Hyundai Exter Knight
Expected Price & Rivals
The Hyundai Exter’s limited-edition Knight edition is priced up to Rs 15,000 more than the same ordinary type. The current price range for the Exter (ex-showroom Delhi) is Rs 6.13 lakh to Rs 10.43 lakh. It is comparable to the Tata Punch and serves as a substitute for the sub-4 meter Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor and Maruti Fronx crossovers.
Anticipated Cost & Competitors
The Hyundai Exter’s limited-edition Knight edition is priced up to Rs 15,000 more than the same ordinary type. The current price range for the Exter (ex-showroom Delhi) is Rs 6.13 lakh to Rs 10.43 lakh. It is comparable to the Tata Punch and serves as a substitute for the sub-4 meter Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor and Maruti Fronx crossovers.
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Exclusive: Details Of BYD Atto 3’s Two New Lower-end Variants Unveiled Before July 10 Launch in India
- New entry-level variations for the BYD Atto 3 are termed Dynamic and Premium, while Superior will be the name of the top-spec model.
- Features like an electric tailgate and LED headlights that adjust will no longer be available on the Dynamic model.
- It will also come with ambient lighting that is only one color and fewer speakers.
- With a 50 kWh battery pack, the base model is expected to have an ARAI range of 468 km.
- The 60 kWh battery pack for the other two versions is supposed to have a 521 km range.
- On July 10, the new versions’ prices will be released.
New, less expensive BYD Atto 3 versions are coming soon, according to BYD India. They will go on sale on July 10. Now, ahead of its release, we have access to unique sources for information on the updated Atto 3. The Atto 3, which was previously only sold in one variant, is now available in three: Dynamic, Premium, and Superior. Let’s examine the exact details and attributes of every new version:
Powertrain
The e-motor, which still produces the same amount of power and torque as the top variation, has not changed, but the base-spec Dynamic variant of the Atto 3 will now have a smaller 50 kWh battery pack. The range of this new base model is 468 km (ARAI). With a stated range of 521 km, the mid-spec model has the same battery pack as the top trim.
| Specifications | Dynamic (New) | Premium (New) | Superior |
| Battery Pack | 50 kWh | 60 kWh | 60 kWh |
| Power | 204 PS | 204 PS | 204 PS |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 310 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Claimed Range (ARAI) | 468 km | 521 km | 521 km |
BYD’s Blade Battery, which can be charged from 0 to 80 percent using a DC charger in about 50 minutes, is included with the Atto 3. While the Premium and Superior variants allow an 80 kW charging option, the Dynamic variant only supports a 70 kW DC charging option.
Features And Safety
The Dynamic edition which is less expensive will be lacking features such as a powered tailgate, ambient lighting with many colors, and an eight-speaker sound system instead of just six speakers. ADAS (currently available only on the top model) and adaptive LED headlights will also be absent.
Nonetheless, a panoramic sunroof, a 6-way power-adjustable driver seat, 60:40 split rear seats, a 5-inch digital driver’s display, and a 12.8-inch rotatable touchscreen featuring Android Auto and Apple CarPlay will be standard on all three versions.
All versions have seven airbags as standard, an electronic stability program (ESP), hill descent control, a 360-degree camera, a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and ISOFIX child seat anchorages.
Costs and Competitors
On July 10, BYD is scheduled to disclose the costs of the new Atto 3 models. Atto 3 prices currently vary from Rs 33.99 lakh to Rs 34.49 lakh (ex-showroom). However, with the release of these additional variations, the Atto 3 should start to sell for less than Rs 30 lakh (ex-showroom).
This increases its competitiveness against the MG ZS EV, the soon-to-be Tata Curvv EV, the Maruti Suzuki eVX, and the Hyundai Creta EV.