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  Earlier in January 2021,  Toyota  Kirloskar Motor unveiled the  Hilux  pick-up in India. The bookings for the Hilux also commenced for Rs1 lakh while the deliveries were scheduled to begin from March. Now, the  Toyota Hilux  has started to arrive at the local dealerships across the country hinting that the launch of the pick-up could just be around the corner.  The feature highlights of the Hilux include cruise control, an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, tilt and telescopic adjustment for the steering, a cooled glovebox, a power-adjustable driver seat, and two drive modes. It will be offered in Standard and High trims where the latter will be offered with both manual and automatic transmission options. To know more about the variant-wise features,  The Toyota Hilux is powered by a 2.8-litre diesel engine that is tuned to produce 201bhp and 420Nm torque (500Nm in automatic variant...

  The updated Kiger also sees a minor price hike The RXT (O) variant is now available with a turbo-petrol engine as well. The exterior visual upgrades for the turbo-petrol variants, as well as minor changes to the interior theme, are included. The Kiger is now available in a new Metal Mustard colour, with a black roof as standard. Cruise control, a wireless charger, and a PM2.5 air filter are included. No mechanical changes.  Renault has introduced the Kiger for the 2022 model year, with prices starting at Rs 5.84 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The MY22 subcompact SUV receives minor cosmetic changes, a new colour option, and additional features. The turbo-petrol engine is now available with the second-to-top RXT (O) variant, which was previously only available with a naturally aspirated engine. The exterior changes are limited to the turbo-petrol variants. It gets a front faux skid plate, 'Turbo' door decals, red wheel caps for the alloy wheels, and a sleek chrome strip insert for ...

 The test mule was spotted in its home country while wearing camouflage. New taillights feature a vertical design with a more modern light signature than current Seltos. Other styling changes will include updated front fascia with new bumper, grille and headlights Expected to offer ADAS tech based on previous spy shots. Kia could launch updated Seltos in India by mid-2022. The Kia Seltos is due for a mid-life refresh, so an updated version of the SUV has been spotted testing in its home country once more. While the spied model remained a mystery, we now have our first look at the new taillights. The new taillights have a more vertical design element than the existing Seltos. Under braking, we can see slanted LEDs that correspond to the angle of the new tail lamps, while the main light signature now forms an L-shape that extends onto the tailgate as well. The taillights on the current Seltos, on the other hand, have a more conventional design. Despite the camouflage, other exterior ...

  Skoda has prioritised its development in the Indian automotive market in recent years. Following the introduction of two well-received models in 2021, Kushaq and Slavia, the Czech brand intends to enter the hotly contested sub-4m SUV segment as well. Here's everything we already know about the upcoming Skoda: First sub-4m offering on the MQB A0 IN platform When it comes to the development of the MQB A0 platform, Skoda is ahead of the rest of the Volkswagen Group. It has already debuted two products on the heavily localised MQB A0 IN platform, and the new SUV will be added to the list. It will, however, be the first sub-4m offering on this platform, as part of Skoda-"India VW's 2.5" strategy. Furthermore, it will be a global offering rather than just for the Indian market. It will be offered with just one engine The Skoda-VW compact car lineup is currently powered by two turbo-petrol engines, and only one will fit the pricing of the sub-compact SUV space. That would ...

  Available in top four variants – XM+, XT, XZ, and the XZ+   Three trim options – XZ(O), and Dark editions in XT and XZ+ Powered by a 1.2-litre Revotron petrol engine that generates 85bhp and 113Nm of torque The Tata Altroz Dual Clutch Automatic (DCA) has been launched in India with a starting price of Rs 8.10 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The Altroz DCA is powered by a 1.2-liter Revotron petrol engine and comes in four variants: XM+, XT, XZ, and XZ+. Furthermore, the Altroz DCA is available in three additional trims – XZ(O), XT, and XZ+ variants in the Dark edition trims. A 1.2-litre Revotron petrol engine produces 85bhp at 6,000rpm and 113Nm of torque at 3,300rpm. The premium hatchback is also available with a five-speed manual transmission, in addition to the new DCA transmission. According to the company, the Altroz DCA has wet clutch technology, which is better suited for hot weather conditions. The active cooling feature is thought to monitor the oil temperature and take c...

  The 2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno was launched in India on 23 February he model is priced from Rs 6.35 lakh (ex-showroom) Maruti Suzuki  launched the new  Baleno  in India last month, with prices starting at Rs 6.35 lakh (ex-showroom). The company had received 25,000 bookings for the model on the day of the price announcement,  Maruti has now announced that the carmaker has accumulated more than 50,000 bookings for the 2022 Baleno. The brand has achieved this milestone barely a month after the updated version of the premium hatchback was launched in India. The new Maruti Suzuki Baleno is powered by a 1.2-litre, four-cylinder, dual VVT petrol engine that produces 89bhp and 113Nm of torque. This motor is paired to a five-speed manual unit and an AMT unit. We have driven the refreshed Baleno and you can read our review  The 2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno is offered in six colours such as Nexa Blue, Splendid Silver, Opulent Red, Grandeur Grey, Luxe Beige, an...

  The 2023 Auto Expo will be held between 13-18 January  The event was postponed last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, which organises the event, has announced the dates for the 2023 Auto Expo. The most recent edition of the event will take place from January 13 to 18, 2023. The biennial event, which took place at India Expo Mart in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, was held every even year until 2020, when it was discontinued. Due to the Corona Virus-induced pandemic, the event in 2022 was rescheduled. The event is expected to take place every odd year beginning next year. The list of participants for the 2023 Auto Expo has not yet been released, but we expect it, as well as details about a variety of new products and concepts, to be released in the coming days. To read about the concept cars that piqued our interest at the 2020 Auto Expo,  According to Rajesh Menon, Director General of SIAM, 11 January will be reserved exclus...