Kia India started 2025 with a notable 5% rise in sales, achieving 25,025 units in January. The new Kia Syros significantly contributed 22% of total sales with 5,546 units. The Sonet, Seltos, and Carens also maintained solid performances, bolstering the overall success.
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The Hyundai Creta EV will be offered with two battery options - 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh packs with an ARAI-rated range of 390 km and 473 km, respectively. The battery pack comes paired with a single electric motor which puts out 135 PS with the smaller battery pack and 171 PS with the larger 51.4 kWh battery pack. Using a DC fast charger.
Kia India started 2025 with a notable 5% rise in sales, achieving 25,025 units in January. The new Kia Syros significantly contributed 22% of total sales with 5,546 units. The Sonet, Seltos, and Carens also maintained solid performances, bolstering the overall success.
MG Motor India is launching its first electric sports car, the Cyberster, in January 2025. Featuring electric scissor doors and a design inspired by the 1960s MG B Roadster, the Cyberster will be available in single and dual-motor configurations with ranges exceeding 440 km. The launch marks the debut of MG's premium retail channel, MG Select.
The Skoda Superb has more torque (320 Nm) and features a 7-speed DSG gearbox, which could provide a more engaging and dynamic driving experience. The Camry's hybrid engine offers smooth power delivery and efficiency, while the Superb's turbocharged engine is more traditional and focused on providing a powerful driving experience.
Honda, Nissan, and Mitsubishi Motors are in merger talks, potentially forming the world's third-largest automaker. The partnership aims to accelerate their development of electric vehicles and autonomous driving technology, allowing them to better compete in the rapidly evolving automotive market. Mitsubishi's full participation is expected to be decided by January 2025.
JSW MG Motor India is set to introduce its first-ever luxury MPV, the MG M9, to compete with models like Toyota Vellfire and Kia Carnival. This electric MPV will feature a 245 hp motor, a 90kWh lithium battery, and impressive features, underscoring MG's focus on its electric lineup for the Indian market.
The Kylaq is powered by a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder, turbo petrol engine with 115 hp of power and 178 nm of torque. Gearbox options will include a 6-speed torque converter and a 6-speed manual gearbox. The same engine also does the duty in the Skoda Kushaq, Slavia, VW Virtus and Taigun.
As part of the 2025 model update, most SX(O) variants of the Creta have seen a price increase of Rs 8,000, with the starting price now at Rs 17.46 lakh. Interestingly, Hyundai has kept the pricing unchanged for the SX(O) diesel automatic variant, which remains at Rs 19.99 lakh.
Bajaj Auto has teased a possible new addition to the Pulsar lineup. It might be an update to the Pulsar RS 200 or a new Pulsar RS 400. Expected upgrades for the RS 200 include digital console and improved forks. The RS 400 could feature a powerful engine, digital console, and advanced hardware.