March 2024 Week 5 Auto News Roundup – Mahindra, Hero, Bajaj, Renault-Nissan, Citroen, Maruti, Honda, Toyota, Kia, Xiaomi
Details about a number of upcoming launches were revealed this week. We also got to see new models being unveiled globally, which are relevant from the Indian perspective as well. Here’s a quick roundup of all the exciting news stories and updates from March 25 to March 30, 2024.
Xiaomi has launched its first EV, named SU7. Prices start at 215,900 yuan (Rs 24.92 lakh). It will rival Tesla Model 3 in China. There are other rivals as well such as BYD Seal, BYD Han, Xpeng P7i, Deepal SL03 and Nio ET5. Xiaomi SU7 EV has received massive 50,000 bookings in less than 30 minutes.
Recently, a new Bajaj bike was spotted on road tests. It could be Pulsar N125 or Dominar 125. The test mule had equipment that is usually seen with commuter bikes. For example, conventional telescopic forks and disc-drum brake combo.
As may be recalled, the second-gen Thar 3-door model was launched on August 15th, 2020. Now, four years later, Mahindra will introduce the 5-door version of Thar on 15th August 2024. It will go up against Maruti Suzuki Jimny as well as upcoming products such as Force Gurkha 5-door and Jeep Wrangler Mini.
Renault-Nissan has announced 4 new SUVs for India. It is likely that the Duster will make a comeback, along with its 7-seater version. Nissan-badged versions of these two SUVs will also be launched. Renault-Nissan is also working on two other new products for India. These could be EVs.
Citroen’s most premium product for the Indian market, the Basalt Vision Coupe SUV will take on the upcoming Tata Curvv. Some of the key highlights include an upright bonnet, a prominent grille, squared wheel arches and sloping coupe roofline. Power will come from the same 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine, generating 110 PS of max power.
HMSI had started operations in the country in 1999. The first 1 crore milestone was achieved in 2012. HMSI has a diversified portfolio, starting with the 100cc Shine and including the luxurious 1800cc GoldWing Tour.
Mercedes-Benz G-Class gets a mid-life facelift, with subtle changes to the front fascia. Equipment list has been upgraded with a wireless charging pad, keyless entry, heated and cooled cup holders and the latest MBUX system. Powertrains are updated
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