News & Top StoriesMaruti Jimny Extreme: Enhanced to Appear Larger and More Vibrant
This customized Maruti Jimny has a snorkel in addition to chunky off-road tires.
The five-door Maruti Jimny was first offered in India as a useful substitute for the Mahindra Thar. Despite having full-time four-wheel drive (4WD) as standard, Maruti’s off-road SUV has drawn criticism for being less powerful and smaller than the three-door Thar. We recently came across a specially designed Maruti Jimny that seems to solve the size problem. Let’s examine it more closely as it appears in these four pictures.
In addition, a snorkel has been added to the entire A-pillar of this Jimny, improving its ability to wade through water and slush, even in deeper pools than the standard Maruti Jimny. The increased height and ground clearance for this SUV variant are, however, not precisely known – Maruti Jimny Extreme Car
We can see the enormous set of 15-inch high profile off-road tires, which have a width of 315 mm, superior in profile. The wheel’s overall height, measured from the bottom to the top, is almost 35 inches, or 7.72 inches higher than the height of the tires that come with the standard Jimny. In addition to offering better traction and contact in difficult conditions, these off-road tires with deep grooves are more resilient than standard tires for demanding off-road use.
The Jimny’s tailgate is even equipped with an extra wheel sporting customized rims and tires, adding to the hefty rear end of the SUV. Everything about the design is the same except for the new wheel.
What Drives The Jimny-spec India?
A 1.5-liter petrol engine with 105 PS and 134 Nm powers the Maruti Jimny. Either a 4-speed automatic or a 5-speed manual transmission is attached to this unit. The drivetrain comes equipped with four-wheel drive (4WD) as standard. It’s unknown what modifications have been made to the engine of this custom-spec Jimny.
Safety & Features
The factory specifications The Maruti Jimny comes equipped with features including cruise control, automatic climate control, and a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wifi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), hill hold and descent control, and a rearview camera all ensure safety.
Price Range and Competitors
The pricing of the Maruti Jimny in India ranges from Rs 12.74 lakh to Rs 15.05 lakh. It competes against the Mahindra Thar and Force Gurkha, two other sub-4m off-road vehicles.
News & Top StoriesMaruti Brezza Retains Only Higher-End Models of Mild Hybrid Technology
The SUV’s gasoline-MT versions with the mild-hybrid technology now boast a stated mileage value of 19.89 km/l, up from 17.38 km/l.
- Midway through 2023, the mild hybrid technology was removed from the SUV’s drivetrain configuration.
- With the SUV’s higher-spec ZXi and ZXi+ MT versions, Maruti is reintroducing the technology
- The mild hybrid technology is still unavailable for the lower-spec LXi and VXi MT models.
- The stated mileage of the CNG versions, which is 25.51 km/kg, is unchanged.
- One of the 1.5-liter gasoline engines available for the Brezza is a 5-speed MT or a 6-speed AT model.
- The SUV is priced between Rs. 8.29 lakh and Rs. 14.14 lakh -Maruti Brezza Retains Only Higher-End Models
The automaker has recently reinstated mild hybrid technology, which was removed from the Maruti Brezza’s manual powertrain configuration in the middle of 2023. However, it’s exclusive to the higher-spec ZXi and ZXi+ models of the sub-4m SUV that come with a manual gearbox. The manual versions that are less expensive still lack this technology – Maruti Brezza Retains Only Higher-End Models
Why Is The Reintroduction Important?
Still A Petrol-only Offering
Pricing Range and Competitors
Retail prices for the Brezza from Maruti range from Rs 8.29 lakh to Rs 14.14 lakh. The SUV competes with the Maruti Fronx sub-4m crossover SUV, Nissan Magnite, Renault Kiger, Mahindra XUV300, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, and Tata Nexon.
News & Top StoriesIndia’s Next N Line Model May Be The Hyundai Creta in 2024
The powerful turbo-petrol engine option is returning on the 2017 Creta, but some design cues and gearbox options lead us to think Hyundai is saving them for the N Line version of the SUV.
In terms of performance, the Hyundai Creta 2024 has emerged as the leader of the segment. In addition to all the new amenities and a redesigned exterior style, the facelifted compact SUV now comes with a 1.5-liter turbo-petrol engine option that produces 160 PS. With the Creta N Line, Hyundai seems like they could provide us additional customization options for this powerful engine – India’s Next N Line Model Hyundai Creta.
What Leads Us to Believe That
- Dedicated Users’ Manual Option
We believe the Creta N Line may finally be coming our way for a few reasons. As previously stated, the turbo-petrol engine of the redesigned Creta is only available with a 7-speed DCT transmission. With the Verna and Alcazar, the same engine does, however, have the option of a 6-speed manual. This suggests that the Creta N Line might be the only way to get these alternatives – India’s Next N Line Model Hyundai Creta.
- Increased Accessibility
It’s also important to keep in mind that Hyundai is only offering the turbocharged gasoline engine on the fully loaded SX (O) option, which costs Rs 20 lakh. Therefore, we think that, similar to the Venue and Venue N Line, the Creta N Line may provide the same drivetrain with further SUV options.
- Design Distinctiveness
The turbo-petrol engine choice for the pre-facelift Creta was distinguished from other engine options by the color of the exhaust and the cabin. The turbo-petrol version of the facelifted Creta, however, lacks this difference. The ‘N Line’ insignia, sportier alloy wheels with brake callipers, a blacked-out interior, and even dual exhaust tips are expected to be some of the cosmetic enhancements that the Creta N Line will carry over from the ordinary model.
- The Global Creta N Line Exists
Finally, Hyundai has already expanded its N Line lineup in international markets with the Creta SUV. It is already available for purchase in a select South American locations (though not in the India-spec version), which increases the likelihood that the automaker will eventually tease us with a glimpse of the SUV’s more aggressively styled version.
Powertrain Details
The 1.5-liter turbo-petrol engine (160 PS/253 Nm) that powers the regular model will be available for the 2024 Hyundai Creta N Line. It is expected to come with a 6-speed manual transmission and a 7-speed DCT (dual-clutch automatic transmission). Hyundai also provides two other engine options for the basic Creta; our comprehensive launch article contains the information for these variants. To distinguish it out even further from the standard Creta, the N Line variant may feature a slightly modified suspension system for improved handling.
Anticipated Release Date and Cost
It is anticipated that the Hyundai Creta N Line would go on sale in the upcoming months, with a starting price of approximately Rs 17.50 lakh. Its primary competitors will be the Kia Seltos GTX+ and X-Line, but it will also offer a sportier-looking substitute for vehicles like the Volkswagen Taigun, MG Astor, and Skoda Kushaq.
News & Top Stories2024 Comparing Prices of Kia Sonet, Maruti Brezza, Nissan Magnite, and Renault Kiger
We compare the updated SUV’s performance to a couple of its petrol-powered competitors, as the Kia Sonet has increased in price by up to Rs 80,000 since its previous version.only competitors
Launched recently, the redesigned Kia Sonet is available in seven general variants: HTE, HTK, HTK+, HTX, HTX+, GTX+, and X-Line. With the update, Kia’s sub-4 million SUV has kept its diesel and gasoline drivetrains while receiving a minor exterior and interior redesign. The Sonet is now up to Rs 80,000 more expensive as a result of all these changes – 2024 Comparing Prices of cars
Petrol-manual
| 2024 Kia Sonet | Maruti Brezza | Nissan Magnite | Renault Kiger |
| HTE – Rs 7.99 lakh | XV – Rs 7.82 lakh | RXT – Rs 7.50 lakh | |
| LXi – Rs 8.29 lakh | RXT (O) – Rs 8 lakh | ||
| HTK – Rs 8.79 lakh | XV Premium – Rs 8.60 lakh | RXZ – Rs 8.80 lakh | |
| XV Turbo – Rs 9.19 lakh | RXT (O) Turbo – Rs 9.30 lakh | ||
| HTK+ – Rs 9.90 lakh | VXi – Rs 9.65 lakh | XV Premium Turbo – Rs 9.80 lakh | RXZ Turbo – Rs 10 lakh |
| HTK+ Turbo iMT – Rs 10.49 lakh | |||
| HTX Turbo iMT – Rs 11.49 lakh | ZXi – Rs 11.05 lakh | ||
| ZXi+ – Rs 12.48 lakh | |||
| HTX+ Turbo iMT – Rs 13.39 lakh |
iMT-Manual when the clutch pedal is absent
- The Kia Sonet’s beginning price has increased by Rs 20,000 due to the facelift, although it is still less expensive than the Maruti Brezza. With a starting price of Rs 6 lakh each, the Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger are still the least expensive options in the market.
- The prices of the Sonet’s lower-spec models (HTE, HTK, and HTK+) are in line with those of the Nissan Magnite and the complete lineup of Renault Kiger.
- The Kia SUV’s turbo-petrol versions begin at a price up to Rs 70,000 more than the Nissan-Renault turbo models. However, the cost of the Sonet turbo is similar to that of the Maruti Brezza’s higher-spec ZXi and ZXi+ models, with the latter being up to Rs 91,000 less expensive.
- The Sonet HTX+ Turbo model is one of the priciest petrol-manual alternatives in the market, priced at Rs 13.39 lakh. With its turbo-petrol engine, the Kia sub-4m is the only vehicle available with an iMT (manual without clutch pedal) option.
- All of the automakers on this list, with the exception of Maruti, offer their SUVs with a 1-liter turbo-petrol engine. Nevertheless, the Brezza is the only sub-4 meter SUV with a larger 1.5-liter gasoline engine in this group – 2024 Comparing Prices of cars
Petrol-automatic
| 2024 Kia Sonet | Maruti Brezza | Nissan Magnite | Renault Kiger |
| VXi AT – Rs 11.15 lakh | XV Premium Turbo CVT – Rs 10.91 lakh | RXZ Turbo CVT – Rs 11 lakh | |
| HTX Turbo DCT – Rs 12.29 lakh | ZXi AT – Rs 12.55 lakh | ||
| ZXi+ AT – Rs 13.98 lakh | |||
| GTX+ Turbo DCT – Rs 14.50 lakh | |||
| X-Line Turbo DCT – Rs 14.69 lakh |
- The automatic (AMT) versions of the Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger are the most economical in the market, beginning at Rs 6.60 lakh and Rs 7.10 lakh, respectively, just like their manual counterparts. The Magnite became the most reasonably priced SUV in India with an automatic transmission only in late 2023, whereas the Kiger had the AMT option from the beginning of its launch in 2021.
- The highest entry point for an SUV to purchase a petrol-automatic combination is the 2024 Sonet. It is available with a dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT) exclusively on the turbo-petrol powerplant.
- Apart from the LXi basic model, the Maruti Brezza is the only vehicle in its portfolio to offer a conventional torque converter automatic option for the petrol engine.
- The priciest petrol-automatic combination available for the aforementioned sub-4 million SUVs is the Sonet GTX+, which retails for Rs 14.50 lakh. Additionally, there’s a special edition X-Line trim that costs roughly Rs 20,000 more than the fully loaded GTX+, making it the most expensive variation on this table by almost a lakh.
News & Top StoriesKia Sonet Facelift vs Rivals: Price In contrast
Compare its variant-by-variant prices against those of the Mahindra XUV300, Tata Nexon, and Hyundai Venue.
The 2024 Kia Sonet was unveiled a few weeks ago, and the Korean automaker has now finally revealed the pricing of its redesigned subcompact SUV. The Sonet now has a new design, improved safety measures, and updated technology thanks to the upgrade. Notably, Kia has brought back the option of a real manual transmission with the Sonet’s diesel powertrain. In this article, we’ve compared the Sonet facelift’s variant-by-variant costs to those of its main competitors, the Mahindra XUV300, Hyundai Venue, and Tata Nexon, all of which get a diesel option.
News & Top StoriesHyundai Creta Facelift Arrives to Dealerships Before Release
At a dealership, an Atlas White exterior-shaded 2024 Hyundai Creta that looks to be completely loaded has been sighted.
- Reservations for the rejuvenated Creta can be made for INR 25,000.
- New alloy wheels and linked headlights and taillights are among the exterior changes.
- Its inside features a revised climate control panel and two integrated screens.
- 10.25-inch digital driver display, ADAS, and dual-zone air conditioning are among the new features.
- to come with five different transmission choices and three different engines.
- Pricing is anticipated to start around Rs 11 lakh.
The complete 2024 Hyundai Creta has already been revealed, showcasing its revised interior and redesigned exterior. Bookings for it are already open for the nominal sum of Rs 25,000, and the prices are scheduled to be revealed on January 16. A few 2024 Creta vehicles have arrived at showrooms ahead of its formal launch – Hyundai Creta
Updated Front & Rear Look
The vehicle displayed at the dealership has the Atlas White external shade applied. With the advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) radar visible in the front bumper, it looked to be a more expensive model of the SUV. Its entire fascia has been updated, and it now sports an LED DRL strip with an inverted L-shaped signature that spans the width of the bonnet and a revamped grille that is reminiscent of the new Venue. The headlights are now part of the squared housing, and the noticeable silver skid plate gives it a more robust look – Hyundai Creta
The 2024 Creta’s overall profile is unaltered save for the new alloy wheels. Speaking of the rear, the redesigned SUV has linked LED taillights that have the same inverted L-shaped characteristic as the front. In addition to being remodeled, the rear bumper now sports a silver skid plate.
New Cabin Amenities
The dashboard of the 2024 Hyundai Creta has been totally redesigned, and it now has two integrated screens (10.25-inch digital driver’s display and 10.25-inch infotainment system). As seen on its brother, the Kia Seltos, Hyundai is also giving it a new climate control panel with touch-enabled controls and dual-zone capabilities (for the first time). The side AC vent is now housed in a piano black panel located in the upper portion of the passenger side dashboard.
In terms of equipment, the 2024 Creta has an eight-speaker Bose sound system, a panoramic sunroof, wireless phone charging, an eight-way power driver’s seat, and ventilated front seats. Six airbags and a 360-degree camera are part of its safety package, and 19 level-2 advanced driver assistance systems have recently raised the vehicle’s safety rating (ADAS).
Powertrain Selections
Hyundai has kept the 1.5-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine (115 PS / 144 Nm) and 1.5-liter diesel engine (116 PS / 250 Nm) with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission from the outgoing model available for the Creta facelift. Hyundai is going to give the SUV a facelift in addition to a 1.5-liter turbo-petrol engine (160 PS / 253 Nm) paired with a 7-speed dual clutch transmission.
Expected Price & Rivals
Pricing for the Hyundai Creta in 2024 is anticipated to start at Rs 11 lakh. It will continue to take on the likes of the Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Volkswagen Taigun, and Honda Elevate.