Your weekly dose of car updates: Maruti discounts,Tata Altroz spotted, Maruti S-Presso driven

It has been a busy week in the Indian car industry with launches, drives and unveiling across prices brackets and products. We have also got behind the wheel of the new Maruti Suzuki S-Presso.

Maruti Suzuki S-Presso First Drive Review
This is the S-Presso. It is Maruti Suzuki’s take on a mini-SUV. And it competes against the car that pioneered this class, the Renault Kwid. But, the S-Presso is smaller. It is more quirky. And, for some reason, it is also more expensive.

Lamborghini Huracan Evo Spyder launched in India; priced at Rs 4.09 crores
The Lamborghini Huracan Evo Spyder has been launched in India, with prices starting at Rs 4.09 crores (ex-showroom, Pan India). The company also inaugurated its new showroom in Mumbai, located at Worli.

Datsun Go and Go+ CVT launched in India at Rs 5.94 and Rs 6.58 lakhs
The Datsun Go and Go+ CVT have been launched in India at introductory price of Rs 5.94 lakhs and Rs 6.58 lakhs (All-India Ex-showroom) respectively. They are available across two variants- T and T (O) for both the cars. We have already driven both the Go and Go+ CVT and you can read about them here.

Skoda Octavia Onyx edition launched in India, prices start at Rs 19.99 lakhs
The Skoda Octavia Onyx edition has been launched in India, with prices starting at Rs 19.99 lakhs for the petrol variant and Rs 21.99 lakhs for the diesel variant (ex-showroom, all India). The model is available in three colour options including Race Blue, Corrida Red and Candy White.

Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Baleno and Swift available with discounts of up to Rs 72,000
Select Maruti Suzuki dealers across the country are offering huge discounts across the model range. These benefits are available in the form of cash discounts, exchange bonus, corporate discount, extended warranty and price cuts due to corporate tax reduction. The discounts will be valid in the Arena range as well as the Nexa range of cars.

BMW M5 Competition now available in India for Rs 1.54 crore
BMW launched the newest generation of their super saloon, the M5, in India at last years’ 2018 Delhi Auto Expo. Now, the Bavarian carmaker has brought in its uprated version in India priced at Rs 1.54 crore (ex-showroom). Called the M5 Competition, the super saloon gets a significantly worked up suspensions, and a bump in power output.

Tata Altroz spotted sans camouflage in Europe during TVC shoot
Last month, we reported that the India launch of the Tata Altroz has been postponed to early 2020. Now, the car has been spotted sans camouflage in Minsk, Belarus, purportedly during its TVC shoot.

Discounts of up to Rs 5 lakhs on Honda CR-V, Civic and City
A few Honda dealers in India are offering discounts to the tune of Rs 5 lakhs. These benefits are available in the form of cash discounts, exchange bonus, warranty and accessories.