Jeep Compass SUV finally marked its Indian debut today at Fiat India's Ranjangaon plant while the launch is scheduled for the third quarter. The Compass, Jeep India's most affordable SUV, is built on FCA's small wide 4x4 architecture and will be offered with both petrol and diesel engines. Factoring in the high level of localisation, we believe the Jeep Compass SUV's price in India could start at nearly Rs. 20 lakh.
The 2017 Audi A3 facelift has been launched in India at Rs. 30.5 lakh. The German carmaker's fourth launch in the country this year, the update for Audi's most affordable model in India includes design elements from the new A4 sedan and a 1.4-litre TFSI petrol. However, the new model misses provisions such as a start-stop button, Virtual Cockpit, and smartphone connectivity systems like Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
Triumph has launched the Bonneville Bobber in India at a price of Rs. 9.09 lakh. Let us take you through the beauty that is the Triumph Bonneville Bobber. It is Triumph's idea of a factory custom iteration of a bobber motorcycle, which takes inspiration from the bare-bones bobber motorcycles of the 1940s. The Bonneville Bobber uses the same engine as the one on the Bonneville T120 but in a different state of tune. Also, the Bonneville Bobber comes high on features with ride-by-wire, two riding modes, adjustable single-pan seat and an adjustable instrumentation console too.
Tata Tigor has been launched in India at a starting price of Rs. 4.70 lakh. Though the subcompact sedan had been available for bookings since earlier this month. Tata Motors' sub-4 metre sedan is based on the same platform as that of the Tata Tiago hatchback and also borrows design cues and engine options from its sibling. Its primary rivals include established names such as the Maruti Swift Dzire, Honda Amaze, Hyundai Xcent, Ford Aspire, and the Volkswagen Ameo.
Lexus finally made its Indian debut today with the launch of the RX 450h, LX 450d, and ES 300h. After Lexus India's impending arrival was announced in February 2016, we caught the RX 450h and the RC F on camera here in October last year. The hybrid SUV was spotted out and about in India at least once more since then. While the RC F coupe did not add its name to the list of Lexus' cars in India today, Lexus surprised its Indian audience with the LS 500h sedan.
Honda WRV has been launched in India at Rs. 7.75 lakh. While the car was first revealed in Brazil at the Sao Paulo Auto Show, India is now the first country to receive it. It must be noted the carmaker opened order books for the WR-V earlier this month. Honda's all-new subcompact SUV, essentially crossover version of the Honda Jazz, shares the platform with the premium hatchback. And as noted in our Honda WR-V review, it also borrows a myriad of exterior and interior elements with the Jazz. Sporting an SUV-esque styling coupled with a crossover profile, the Honda WR-V faces competition from not just the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza and Ford Ecosport but also cars such as the Toyota Etios Cross, Fiat Avventura, and Hyundai i20 Active.
It is that time of the year when almost all the automotive manufacturers in the world set up shop in the beautiful city of Geneva for the famed Geneva Motor Show. 2017 will see the 87th edition of the Geneva Motor Show, which will be host to some of the hottest car unveilings and launches of the year. From an Indian perspective, Tata Motors' new sub-brand, TAMO, will be showcasing its first ever model at the Geneva Motor Show. 7th and 8th of March, 2017 will be the press days and the Motor Show will be open to the public from 9th March to 19th March, 2017.
Maruti Suzuki Baleno RS, the 101 bhp hot hatch, has been launched in India at Rs. 8.69 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Marking Maruti Suzuki's entry into India's hot hatch club, the Baleno RS faces competition from cars such as the Volkswagen Polo GT, Ford Figo, and Abarth Punto Evo. Though essentially a performance-oriented version of the standard Baleno, the hatchback's RS model comes sporting quite a few differentiating elements.
Following the arrival of the 2017 RC twins in the country, KTM India today launched the 2017 editions of the 390 Duke and the 200 Duke motorcycles and added the 250 Duke to the range in India. While there is no doubt that the KTM Duke models have done exceedingly well in India, a model bridging the gap between the 200 Duke and the 390 Duke will only serve to make the Duke family more accessible to the customers.
