News & Top StoriesGlobal NCAP has retested the Honda Amaze and awarded it a 2-star safety rating.
- The Honda Amaze received a 2-star rating for adult occupant protection, with a score of 27.85 out of 34.
- With a score of 8.58 out of 49 for child occupant protection, it received a 0-star safety rating.
- The low score was caused by safety feature omissions such as side curtain airbags and electronic stability control.
Recently, the Global NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) crashed-tested the Honda Amaze once more, and this time, it received inadequate safety ratings for both adult occupant protection (AOP) and child occupant protection (COP). The 2019 Global NCAP crash test results for the South African version of the subcompact Honda car show that it received a 4-star safety rating. On the other hand, the Amaze was tested using the most recent Global NCAP protocols this time. Let’s examine how well it performed in each test in more detail.
| Protection | Adult Occupant Protection | Child Occupant Protection |
| Rating | 2 stars | 0 star |
| Score | 27.85/34 | 8.58/49 |
| Bodyshell Integrity | Stable | |
Adult Occupant Protection (27.85 points out of 34)
Impact in front (64 kmph)
The driver and co-driver of Honda‘s subcompact sedan showed “good” head and neck protection in the frontal impact crash test, while both occupants had “adequate” chest protection. But while their tibias demonstrated “good” protection, the driver’s and passenger’s knees only displayed “marginal” protection.
At 50 kmph, side impact
The protection received by the head and pelvis was rated as “good,” the chest as “marginal,” and the abdomen as “adequate.”
Side Pole Impact
News & Top StoriesBookings for the New Leader Edition Toyota Fortuner are now open.
- receives the 2.8-liter diesel engine with rear-wheel drive alone, but with manual and automatic gears as well.
- Dual-tone exterior tints, black alloy wheels, and front and rear bumper spoilers are examples of cosmetic modifications.
- A tire pressure monitoring system is the only new feature.
- The ex-showroom prices of the diesel rear-wheel-drive Fortuner versions range from Rs 35.93 lakh to Rs 38.21 lakh.
Recently, the Toyota Fortuner was given a special Leader edition that adds a safety feature along with a few visual upgrades. Bookings for the Leader edition are already available, however, the carmaker has not yet disclosed pricing. Before you go ahead and place your name in the order Bookings, have a look at what this has to offer.
What You Acquire
The new dual-tone exterior color options for this special edition are Super White, Platinum Pearl, and Silver Metallic, all of which may be had with a black roof. Along with gloss black spoilers for the front and rear bumpers, it also has 17-inch blacked-out alloy wheels. The dealerships will install these items.
There is just one additional feature added to the Leader Edition, and that is a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that is taken from the more advanced Fortuner Legender.
Available Powertrains
The 2.8-liter diesel engine of the Fortuner Leader Edition is identical to that of the base model, and it is available with a manual or automatic transmission. The automatic versions produce 500 Nm and 204 PS, while the manual versions produce 420 Nm and 204 PS. Only the Fortuner models with rear-wheel drive are compatible with the Leader Edition.
Features
The Leader edition’s amenities, which include an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, connected Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, dual-zone temperature control, a 6-speaker sound system, wireless phone charging, and a motorized tailgate, are identical to those of the normal Fortuner, except for the TPMS.
It has traction control, hill hold assist, vehicle stability control (VSC), seven airbags, and other safety features.
Anticipated Cost & Competitors
The diesel rear-wheel-drive Fortuner versions range in price from Rs 35.93 lakh to Rs 38.21 lakh (ex-showroom); considering the visual modifications, you should anticipate paying approximately Rs 50,000 more for the Leader Edition. The Jeep Meridian Overland, Skoda Kodiaq, and MG Gloster Blackstorm are competitors of the Toyota Fortuner Leader Edition.
News & Top StoriesSpied Testing of a Citroen Basalt Is Similar To The Concept
- The Citroen Basalt design is comparable to the concept version, according to the most recent spy photos of the vehicle.
- Although the inside has not yet been made public, it is anticipated to resemble the Citroen C3 Aircross.
- The 10.2-inch touchscreen and 7-inch digital driver’s display seen in the C3 Aircross are anticipated to be available in the Basalt.
- It is also anticipated to utilize the same 1.2-liter turbo-petrol engine (110 PS) found in the C3 hatchback and C3 Aircross small SUV.
In March 2024, the Citroen Basalt Vision was unveiled as a concept for the first time worldwide. It is scheduled to make its Indian premiere in the latter part of this year. The French carmaker’s coupe SUV, the Basalt Vision, is built on the same chassis as current Citroen products, including the C3 hatchback and C3 Aircross small SUV. Here’s what we observed when we recently saw the Citroen Basalt Vision test mule driving in India.
Looks the Same As The Concept
The spy photos make it abundantly evident that the Basalt Coupe SUV test mule’s exterior appearance is very similar to that of the concept version, the Vision. It has the recognizable split grille and headlamp housing up front that is found on current Citroen vehicles. The test mule’s taillight design is akin to that of the concept version from the back. However, its athletic appearance from the side is what makes it so unique due to its sloping, coupe-like roofline.
Cabin & Attributes
The Basalt Vision coupe SUV’s interior is still a mystery to Citroen, and these spy photos did not provide us with a peek of it. Its cabin and dashboard design are anticipated to resemble those of the Citroen C3 Aircross, although the Basalt Vision is anticipated to have more features as a more upscale and fashionable option.
Features like a 10.2-inch touchscreen, a 7-inch digital driver‘s display, cruise control, automatic air conditioning, and push-button engine start/stop are anticipated for the Citroen Basalt. Up to six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), a rear parking camera, and a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may be included in its safety equipment.
Powertrain
The 1.2-liter turbo-petrol engine (110 PS / up to 205 Nm) that powers the Citroen C3 Aircross and C3 is most likely what the Citroen Basalt Vision will run on. There will be a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission and a 6-speed manual transmission available for this unit.
Rivals & Anticipated Launch
The Basalt Coupe SUV from Citroen may go on sale in India in the second half of 2024, with a starting price of Rs 8 lakh (ex-showroom). Along with compact SUVs like the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Volkswagen Taigun, Toyota Hyryder, Skoda Kushaq, MG Astor, and Honda Elevate, the Basalt Vision will directly compete with the Tata Curvv.
News & Top StoriesMarch 2024: Maruti Brezza and Tata Nexon Maintain Their Domination in Subcompact SUV Sales
The Maruti Brezza continued to lead the Tata Nexon in sales and held the top rank in the tables as of March 2024. Despite an almost 6 percent decline in the segment’s total month-over-month (MoM) sales, around 53,000 subcompact SUVs were nevertheless sold across the nation last month. The performance of each subcompact SUV is shown in this comprehensive sales report.
| Sub-compact SUVs & crossovers | |||||||
| March 2024 | February 2024 | MoM Growth | Market share current(%) | Market share (% last year) | YoY mkt share (%) | Average sales (6 months) | |
| Maruti Brezza | 14614 | 15765 | -7.3 | 27.64 | 27.2 | 0.44 | 14726 |
| Tata Nexon | 14058 | 14395 | -2.34 | 26.59 | 24.75 | 1.84 | 15665 |
| Hyundai Venue | 9614 | 8933 | 7.62 | 18.18 | 16.8 | 1.38 | 11019 |
| Kia Sonet | 8750 | 9102 | -3.86 | 16.55 | 14.54 | 2.01 | 6425 |
| Nissan Magnite | 2701 | 2755 | -1.96 | 5.1 | 5.46 | -0.36 | 2542 |
| Mahindra XUV300 | 2072 | 4218 | -50.87 | 3.91 | 8.59 | -4.68 | 4514 |
| Renault Kiger | 1050 | 1047 | 0.28 | 1.98 | 2.62 | -0.64 | 847 |
| Total | 52859 | 56215 | -5.96 | ||||
Important lessons learned
- The Maruti Brezza continued to be the best-selling subcompact SUV in the market with over 14,500 units sold, even if its month-over-month (MoM) sales decreased by more than 7%. In the segment, the Brezza continues to hold the largest market share at over 28%.
- Tata Nexon continued to be the second best-selling compact SUV in the segment in March 2024 despite selling fewer than 500 units than the Maruti Brezza. Subcompact SUV sales have surpassed 10,000 units, with the Nexon being the only model to do so after the Brezza. Note that these numbers reflect sales of both the Tata Nexon and Tata Nexon EVs.
- In March 2024, the Hyundai Venue—the third-best-selling sub-4 million SUV—attracted over 9,500 purchasers. Its MoM sales increased by almost 8%, and it now commands a market share of more than 18% in the category. It is noteworthy that the sales figures for Hyundai Venue and Venue N Line are combined in this instance.
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- Despite the 8 percent decline in monthly sales, Kia shipped over 8,500 units of the Sonet in March 2024. This figure is more than 2,000 copies higher than sales in the previous six months.
- Mahindra The main reason for the decline is that Mahindra is preparing to launch its version, the XUV 3XO.
- The Renault Kiger was the best-selling SUV of March 2024, finding more than 1,000 buyers last month. However, last month’s performance was better than the average sales of the previous six months. Meanwhile, its mechanical sibling, the Nissan Magnite, managed to sell more than 2,700 units in a month of high demand.
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News & Top StoriesMaruti Arena Cars: Up To Rs 67,000 Off This April
- Maruti Arena: The biggest discounts, of up to Rs 67,000, are offered on the Alto K10.
- WagonR sells up to Rs 66,000, trailing the Alto K10.
- The discounts apply to both Celerio and S-Presso, up to Rs 61,000.
- These savings are available through April 30.
Automakers release monthly specials on their range of vehicles, which are primarily split into cash, exchange, and business benefits categories. With prices starting at Rs 67,000, Maruti Arena, the top automaker in India, has now unveiled the list of deals on its Arena portfolio. Visit this page to view the specific advantages of every Maruti Arena vehicle
Alto 800
| Offers | Amount |
| Exchange Bonus | Up to Rs 15,000 |
| Total Discounts | Up to Rs 15,000 |
- Despite being discontinued, the Maruti Alto 800 is eligible for an exchange incentive of up to Rs 15,000 on any remaining stock.
- Except for the base-spec Std variation, all versions are eligible for this offer.
- There are no company perks or financial incentives offered.
- The pricing range for its most recent record was Rs 3.54 lakh to Rs 5.13 lakh.
Alto K10
| Offers | Amount |
| Cash Discounts | Up to Rs 45,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Up to Rs 15,000 |
| Corporate Benefits | Up to Rs 7,000 |
| Total Discounts | Up to Rs 67,000 |
- Out of all the Maruti Arena vehicles, the Alto K10 has the most discount.
- The above-mentioned monetary discount applies to the gasoline AMT models. The cash discount for the manual variants is reduced to Rs 40,000, while the CNG variants can save up to Rs 25,000.
- The exchange and company benefits are the same for all variations.
- The price range for the Maruti Alto K10 is Rs 3.99 lakh to Rs 5.96 lakh.
S-Presso
| Offers | Amount |
| Cash Discounts | Up to Rs 40,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Up to Rs 15,000 |
| Corporate Benefits | Up to Rs 6,000 |
| Total Discounts | Up to Rs 61,000 |
- The aforementioned discounts apply only to the petrol AMT models. Lower financial benefits of up to Rs 35,000 are given to gasoline manual variants, while up to Rs 25,000 are deducted from CNG variants.
- The same exchange and business benefits are provided for all variations.
- The cost of the Maruti S-Presso ranges from Rs 4.26 lakh to Rs 6.12 lakh.
WagonR
| Offers | Amount |
| Cash Discounts | Up to Rs 40,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Up to Rs 15,000 |
| Additional Exchange Bonus | Up to Rs 5,000 |
| Corporate Benefits | Up to Rs 6,000 |
| Total Discounts | Up to Rs 66,000 |
- When it comes to total benefits of up to Rs 66,000, the WagonR comes in directly behind the Alto K10 in terms of discount amount.
- The AMT versions are covered by the offers listed above. Reduced cash discounts of up to Rs 35,000 are available for the petrol manual versions with both engines, and up to Rs 23,000 are available for the CNG variants.
- The same exchange and company benefits are provided to all variations. There’s also an extra Rs 5,000 off if the automobile being replaced isn’t older than seven years.
- Prices range from Rs 5.54 lakh to Rs 7.38 lakh for the Maruti WagonR.
Celerio
| Offers | Amount |
| Cash Discounts | Up to Rs 40,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Up to Rs 15,000 |
| Corporate Benefits | Up to Rs 6,000 |
| Total Discounts | Up to Rs 61,000 |
- The aforementioned incentives are only valid for the gasoline AMT models.
- The cash discount is reduced to Rs 35,000 for manual petrol variants and to Rs 25,000 for CNG variants.
- The same exchange and business benefits are provided for all variations.
- The cost of the Maruti Celerio ranges from Rs 5.37 lakh to Rs 7.09 lakh.
Swift
| Offers | Amount |
| Cash Discounts | Up to Rs 20,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Up to Rs 15,000 |
| Additional Exchange Bonus | Up to Rs 5,000 |
| Corporate Benefits | Up to Rs 7,000 |
| Total Discounts | Up to Rs 47,000 |
- The Maruti hatchback AMT models are eligible for the aforementioned discounts.
- The reduced cash benefit for petrol manual variants is up to Rs 15,000. Only exchange and company bonuses are awarded to the CNG versions.
- If the automobile to be exchanged is less than 7 years old, the petrol variants also receive an extra exchange bonus of up to Rs 5,000.
- Customers who purchase the Swift Special Edition are still required to pay Rs 18,400 for the kit, but they are also qualified for corporate advantages and exchange bonuses.
- The Maruti Swift is priced between Rs 5.99 lakh and Rs 9.03 lakh.
Dzire
| Offers | Amount |
| Cash Discounts | Up to Rs 15,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Up to Rs 15,000 |
| Corporate Benefits | Up to Rs 7,000 |
| Total Discounts | Up to Rs 37,000 |
- Only the AMT variants are eligible for these incentives; the manual variants receive a reduced financial benefit of Rs 10,000.
- The only benefits available to CNG sedan models are exchange and corporate.
- The cost of the Maruti Dzire ranges from Rs 6.57 lakh to Rs 9.39 lakh.
Eeco
| Offers | Amount |
| Cash Discounts | Up to Rs 20,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Up to Rs 10,000 |
| Corporate Benefits | Up to Rs 4,000 |
| Total Discounts | Up to Rs 34,000 |
- These discounts apply to the van’s gasoline-powered models. The monetary discount for the CNG models is lesser, at Rs 10,000.
- The corporate and exchange offerings are identical for both.
- The cost of the Maruti Eeco ranges from Rs 5.32 lakh to Rs 6.58 lakh.
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News & Top StoriesLaunched in India at Rs 71.17 Lakh, the Lexus NX 350h Overtrail
- The NX 350h SUV is available in an off-road-focused version called the Overtrail.
- It receives a new exterior hue called Moon Desert and has black detailing on the door frame, roof rails, and ORVMs.
- On the inside, the door trims feature brown Geo layer inserts set against an all-black dashboard.
- utilizes the same powerful 2.5-liter hybrid gasoline engine with 243 PS.
In March 2022, the most recent Lexus NX 350h—which has revised exterior and interior designs—arrived in India. Recently, Lexus unveiled the NX 350h Overtrail, a limited edition of its entry-level SUV that retails for Rs 71.17 lakh (ex-showroom). It falls in between the mid-range Luxury and entry-level Exquisite trims. It has unique exterior shade options and blacked-out design elements. Let’s examine the features that the NX 350h Overtrail provides.
Blacked-out details and a new body color
With the release of the Overtrail model, Lexus has left the general design of the NX 350h untouched. Nevertheless, the NX 350h Overtrail has a unique metallic Moon Desert exterior color. Door frames, roof rails, ORVMs (outside rear-view mirrors), and spindle grille are some examples of blacked-out components that go well with it. Furthermore, unlike previous NX models with its customary 20-inch alloy wheels, this new NX 350h SUV type has 18-inch matte black alloy wheels.
Receives Modular Adaptive Suspension
The adaptive variable suspension of the NX 350h Overtrail variant electronically adjusts the damping force on each wheel based on the state of the road. This function improves ride quality by reducing excessive body movement when driving over uneven terrain.
In comparison to the current models, the new NX 350h Overtrail SUV is said to have better ground clearance.
Interior Updates
In the interior, the style of the Overtrail version of the SUV has not changed. The front door has an all-black panel with a Geo Layer insert and a black floor insert with black seats. comes with features such as a 14-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and a panoramic sunroof. Safety equipment includes 8 airbags, a rearview camera, front and rear parking sensors, and a full suite of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) including adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and lane departure warning.
The same potent hybrid drivetrain
A 2.5-liter powerful hybrid drivetrain with two electric motors and a naturally aspirated 4-cylinder petrol engine produces 243 PS in the Overtrail version of the Lexus NX 350h. A CVT distributes the power to each of the four wheels (automatic transmission).
Whole Price Point & Competitors
The ex-showroom pricing range for the luxurious SUV Lexus NX 350h in India is Rs 67.35 lakh to Rs 74.24 lakh. It competes with vehicles such as the BMW X3, Audi Q5, and Mercedes-Benz GLC.
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