April 2024 Week 2 Auto News Roundup – Pulsar, Mahindra, Gurkha, Kia, Jawa, MG, Maruti, Hyundai

Keeping Indian auto enthusiasts on the edge are a bunch of new developments in Indian automotive industry in the past week. From new car teases, new bike launches and all developments in the form of test mule sightings, Week 2 of April 2024 has a lot to unpack. Without further delay, these are all the updates in automotive world in the past week.

Team Blue has been sprucing up the sales of its premium product offerings with a fresh look. Along with all the new colours and graphics on R15’s naked sibling, MT-15, Yamaha also launched new colours with its 125cc scooters – Fascino and RayZR.

For the first time in over a decade, Bajaj Pulsar 150 is getting a real update in the form of a fully digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity and dual-channel ABS (not confirmed). Functionality is slightly limited as it lacks navigation. This update also packs new graphics and colours. Units have reached dealerships ahead of launch.

For 2024, Classic Legends is updating its Bobber lineup sold under Jawa brand. Flagship Perak now gets sophisticated Brass-finishes that exude opulence and a retro charm. 42 Bobber now gets alloy wheel option and tubeless tyres. Benefits like more forward-set footpegs and updated rear mono-shock are part of the package for Jawa’s Bobbers.

For 2024, Bajaj Auto updated its indigenous Pulsar N250 motorcycle with USD front forks, a fully digital instrument cluster with navigation, ABS modes and traction control. Ride and handling are slightly improved with a fatter rear tyre too. Price increment with this upgrade is almost negligible, considering all the newness.

Rushlane’s long-term review of Royal Enfield New Himalayan (a.k.a. Himalayan 450) went live recently. There were a lot of good attributes with the motorcycle, but almost all of those had niggles that took overall experience down. So, negatives kinda outweighed the positives. We’re sure Royal Enfield will fix these negatives in the future.

After a bunch of features and colours, Suzuki is finally bringing a new Access 125 that should strike a better proposition over Honda Activa 125, TVS Jupiter 125 and Hero Destini 125. Expect a few design changes to establish a different visual