Weekly roundup: Hyundai Grand i10 Nios unveiled, Kia Seltos and Maruti Suzuki Ciaz diesel 1.5 driven

This week, we have got behind the wheel of one of the most anticipated vehicles- the Kia Seltos while Hyundai has taken the wraps off the Grand i10 Nios and it will be launched in India on 20 August. Lastly, bookings for the Maruti Suzuki XL6 have opened.

Kia Seltos 1.4 T-GDI Petrol First Drive Review
The Kia Seltos is the Korean carmaker’s first product for India. It’s a five-seater SUV that goes head-on against the Hyundai Creta and the Renault Duster. And honestly, it makes both these SUVs feel dated; and in the Duster’s case, majorly under-equipped as well.

Hyundai Venue outsells Maruti Vitara Brezza and Mahindra XUV300 in July sales
The Hyundai Venue has outsold the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza in July 2019. The Venue sold 9,585 units in July, compared to 8,763 units in June, which is a growth of 9.3 per cent. On the other hand, the Vitara Brezza clocked sales of 5,302 units in July, which is a 40 per cent decline, compared to 8,871 units sold in June.

Kia compact SUV in works to rival Hyundai Venue and Maruti Vitara Brezza
Kia Motors India is working on a compact SUV to rival the likes of Hyundai Venue, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza and others. The compact SUV will be based on the same platform that underpins the Hyundai Venue.

All-new third-generation Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS unveiled
Hyundai Motor India has unveiled the first glimpse of the Grand i10 NIOS. Bookings for the new Grand i10 NIOS have begun today for Rs 11,000 at all Hyundai dealerships across the country as well as official digital platforms.

Tata Tiago JTP and Tigor JTP to be updated with added features
Nearly a year after the introduction of the JTP performance brand, Tata Motors has dropped a teaser about an upgrade for the performance duo. Both the Tigor JTP and the Tiago JTP are set to receive added features as a part of the update.

India car sales analysed: July 2019
The Indian auto industry has been witnessing a considerable decline in sales in the last few months. The decline in car sales is across all segments, however, the compact SUV segment has posted a marginal growth of three per cent.

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz 1.5 diesel first drive review
This right here is the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz diesel. But it doesn’t use the tried and tested Fiat-sourced 1.3-litre motor. In fact, it gets an all-new 1.5-litre heart, and it comes at a time when the demand for diesel-powered cars is weakening. But does the new powertrain deliver the right balance between performance and refinement? This is exactly what we are here to find out.

2019 Jeep Wrangler launched in India at Rs 63.94 lakhs
Jeep has launched the fourth generation Wrangler in India, with prices starting at Rs 63.94 lakhs (ex-showroom, all India). The new Wrangler will be available in a single variant. Powering the 2019 Jeep Wrangler will be a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder petrol motor produces 268bhp and 400Nm of torque. This engine will be paired exclusively to an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Maruti Suzuki XL6 to be available in two variants and six colours
The upcoming Maruti Suzuki XL6 will be available in two variants and four trims – Zeta manual/Zeta Automatic and Alpha manual/Alpha automatic. The XL6 will be offered in six colour options at the time of launch - metallic premium silver, metallic magma gray, prime auburn red, pearl brave khaki, pearl artic white and nexa blue.