2026 Maruti Fronx facelift to feature Level 2 ADAS with adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and automatic emergency braking. Hyundai-Kia challenge. Hybrid variant planned for 2027 with 35 kmpl mileage. Interior gets ventilated seats, sunroof, and 360-degree camera.
Cuttack consumer court orders Maruti Suzuki to replace Grand Vitara due to E20 fuel issues. Doctor Premraj Debta reported engine stalling after using the ethanol blend. Court ruled it a service deficiency, mandating a new E20-compliant car within 45 days or Rs 20.5 lakh refund plus Rs 1 lakh compensation.
Maruti Suzuki to launch 2026 Brezza facelift on July 24 with new 1.0L turbo petrol engine (100bhp). Bookings open for ₹11,000. Features include 10.1-inch touchscreen, ambient lighting, and ventilated seats. Expected price starts at ₹11 lakh. Competes with Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue.
Hyundai i20 ownership costs go beyond showroom price. First-year free service ends, then real expenses begin. City traffic reduces mileage, AC usage further drops efficiency. Choose insurance with strong cashless network. Resale value depends on maintenance and color; white and silver retain better demand.
Maruti Vitara petrol ZXi(O) and ZXi Plus(O) variants get a price cut of up to ₹38,900 from July 2026, making the popular mid-size SUV more affordable. Other petrol, CNG, and strong hybrid models remain unchanged.
Maruti Suzuki plans nine new models in three years, including seven SUVs. Three upcoming SUVs—Brezza facelift, Fronx facelift, and a micro SUV—will feature new engines, ADAS, and hybrid tech. The Y43 micro SUV targets Tata Punch, launching by 2027 with CNG and electric options.
Honda ZR-V 2026 hybrid SUV launch set for July in India. It features a 2.0L petrol engine with e:Strong hybrid tech delivering 184PS and 22.8kmpl fuel efficiency. The Indian hybrid market heats up with upcoming models from Renault, Kia, Maruti, and Toyota.
Maruti Vitara hits 1 lakh sales in 8 months. This July, get up to ₹90,000 benefits on select variants, including strong hybrid, CNG, and petrol mild hybrid. Prices on four variants are slashed by ₹39,000 each, making the panoramic sunroof more affordable.
7 new 7-seater SUVs launching soon, including MG Starlight 560 with 1,000 km range. Maruti, Toyota, Tata, Mahindra, Kia, and MG offer family options by late 2026. Waiting unlocks wider selection of three-row SUVs.
Hyundai Creta Electric introduces a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) program, slashing its starting price to just ₹10.99 lakh. This makes EV ownership more accessible by separating battery cost, with owners paying ₹3.90 per km usage fee. The affordable model competes with Tata Sierra EV and Maruti e Vitara in India.