Weekly roundup: Hyundai Venue launched in India, Renault Triber and Kia SUV unveil dates revealed

It has been a busy week and the highlight, of course, is the launch of the Hyundai Venue. Addtionally, we also now know that the Renault Triber will be unveiled on June 19 and a day later, the production version of the Kia SP2i.

Hyundai Venue launched in India at Rs 6.50 lakhs
The Hyundai Venue has been launched in India at Rs 6.50 lakhs (All-India ex-showroom). There are 13 variants across five trims, seven colours and with three engine options. The Venue measures in at 3995mm in length, 1770mm in width and 1590mm in height, while the wheelbase is 2500mm.

Citroen India C-Cubed plan bets big on SUVs
We had reported earlier that the Citroen India C-Cubed Program would include newer generation models of their current nameplates like the C3 and the C3 Aircross. But, after visiting the company’s headquarters in Paris, and having spent three days understanding Citroen’s approach for India, our previous understanding stands corrected. Here’s what we know now...

Tata Buzzard (7-seater Harrier) spotted testing ahead of launch in India
A production-spec test mule of Tata Buzzard (7-seater Harrier) was spotted testing in Nagpur. Although the prototype is heavily camouflaged, its reveals the overall silhouette of the 7-seater Buzzard (name unconfirmed for India). The SUV is reportedly undergoing its final rounds of testing.

Renault Triber to be unveiled in India on 19 June
The Renault Triber will have its global unveil in India on 19 June in Delhi. It’s a new seven-seat compact vehicle that will be slotted in below the Lodgy in Renault’s official line up and is expected to be launched in India later this year.

Kia SP2i Signature production version to make world debut in India on 20 June
The production ready Kia SP2i SUV will have its global unveil in Delhi on 20 June. The final name (likely to be named the Tusker or the Trailster) of the car as well as the launch date will both be revealed during the event. Kia made its Indian debut with the SP concept at the 2018 Auto Expo last February.

Jeep Compass Trailhawk teased ahead of India launch
Jeep India has officially teased the Compass Traihawk for the Indian market. Jeep Compass Trailhawk is an off-road focused version of the SUV and is expected to be launched in the country in the months to come.

India-bound Skoda Superb facelift revealed
The facelifted Skoda Superb has been revealed. It’s a mid-life update for the Czech automaker’s flagship sedan and has, for the first time, spawned a Scout variant as well as a plugin hybrid model with the latter being the first under Skoda’s iV e-mobility brand.