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  Hyundai discontinues certain i20 Asta variants. The automaker has also increased the price of a single model. Hyundai India has quietly revised the i20 premium hatchback's variant lineup in the country. Simultaneously, the brand raised the price of a single variant on the model's variant list. The Hyundai i20 Asta (O) 1.2 NA IVT dual-tone variant's price has been raised to Rs 10.71 lakh (ex-showroom). This variant was priced at Rs 10.66 lakh (ex-showroom), representing a Rs 5,000 increase. In terms of variants, Hyundai has dropped the Asta 1.2 IVT and Asta 1.0 DCT from the i20 lineup. The model is still available in 19 variants with three powertrain options. The Hyundai i20 received a three-star rating in the Global NCAP crash test in April.

  Introduction of the Hyundai Venue facelift The 2022 Hyundai Venue was recently revealed ahead of its scheduled launch on June 16, 2022. Bookings for the model began earlier this week, and more information is available here. Let us look at the top features of the updated model that have been revealed thus far. Hyundai Venue facelift top features The new Hyundai Venue facelift will include connecting LED tail lights, drive modes (Normal, Eco, and Sport), BlueLink connectivity, remote climate control, Alexa and Google voice assistant, a fully-digital instrument console, two-step rear reclining seats, and a touchscreen infotainment system with 10 regional languages.' Hyundai Venue facelift exterior design The Hyundai Venue facelift receives new front and rear bumpers, a new grille with dark chrome inserts, a new design for the LED DRLs, new alloy wheels, silver roof rails and skid plates, and wraparound LED tail lights. Hyundai Venue facelift interiors The facelifted Hyundai Venue ha...

 It may be time for the segment-leading sub-4m SUV to establish its own identity within the Maruti Suzuki lineup. The new generation Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza has been spotted several times without camouflage as the vehicle's June 30 launch date approaches. One of the model's numerous changes is the badging on the tailgate (between the taillamps), which now reads Brezza in chrome letters. We believe Maruti has decided to drop the first half of the name of its sub-4-metre SUV because the outgoing model featured the full name – Vitara Brezza – in chrome History of the Vitara name in India The Grand Vitara SUV was introduced in some international markets in the late 1990s as part of Suzuki's global model lineup. With its proportions and multi-litre displacement engine, it was a fairly premium offering in India in its five-door form. The next-generation Grand Vitara arrived around 2009 and fared slightly better thanks to new looks and a more powerful engine. It was most notab...

 Bookings for the subcompact SUV are now open; prices will be announced on June 16. The booking fee for the 2022 Hyundai Venue is Rs 21,000. There will be five variants: E, S, S+/S(O), SX, and SX (O). The 1.2-litre petrol engine is now available in S(O) and SX trim levels. The turbo-petrol and diesel engines will be available starting with the mid-level variant. The car will be available in single-tone Phantom Black and dual-tone Fiery Red with a black roof. There have been no mechanical changes on board, with the exception of the discontinuation of a turbo-petrol/manual option. Hyundai has officially unveiled the Venue facelift. The SUV's variants and colours are also available ahead of its June 16 launch. Its official online and offline bookings are now open for Rs 21,000 each. 2022 Hyundai Venue Variants Variants 1.2-litre petrol 1-litre turbo-petrol 1.5-litre diesel E 5-MT - - S 5-MT - - S+ - - 6-MT S(O) 5-MT 6-iMT / 7-DCT - SX 5-MT - 6-MT SX(O) - 6-iMT/7-DCT 6-MT (iMT - clutch...

 The battery-powered XUV300, which will go on sale in early 2023, will be longer than its ICE sibling. The electric car's slightly stretched profile is revealed in new spy photos. The electric Mahindra XUV300 will have a length of 4.2 metres. Its design will be EV-centric, but its ICE counterpart's silhouette will be retained. Maximum range should be around 450 km. Will compete with the Tata Nexon EV/Max and MG's upcoming subcompact electric vehicle. Recently, Mahindra confirmed that the electric version of the  XUV300 EV  will be longer than the ICE model. Now, a new spy shot of the EV has surfaced, giving us a hint of its redesigned rear profile.  While the test mule remains camouflaged, we can see a slightly stretched rear profile. The rear does look different than the XUV300, with different internal elements for the taillights, and reshaped bumpers.  The electric XUV300 will be a 4.2-metre offering, since there are no dimension-related tax benefits in the EV...

Even before prices were announced, all 100 units initially allocated for our market had been reserved. Kia received 355 reservations for the EV6 prior to its release. To meet current demand, the carmaker hopes to source additional EV6 units from Korea. The RWD EV6 starts at Rs 59.95 lakh and has a claimed range of over 500km. Due to global supply shortages, delivery times for pending orders are uncertain. Kia is still taking reservations for the EV6, with the hope that more units will be imported to India. The Kia EV6 is a premium sporty EV with a starting price of Rs 59.95 lakh (ex-showroom). The EV6 received 355 reservations, but only 100 units were allocated to be imported here. Based on demand, Kia is working to bring more units to India and is still accepting reservations for the EV6 However, there is no guarantee that the pending orders will be filled anytime soon. A Kia spokesperson stated that the carmaker is unsure about continuing production of the EV6 in Korea due to global ...

2022 Hyundai Venue’s prices to be announced on June 16; unofficial bookings underway. Some new design elements include alloy wheels, wider grille, reshaped bumpers and connected LED taillights.  The interior is also expected to undergo certain revisions in the form of upgraded upholstery and updated centre console layout.  Feature additions should include ventilated front seats, a 10.25-inch touchscreen, and four airbags (standard).  No mechanical changes expected, save for the possible addition of a diesel-auto combination.  Hyundai has announced that the facelifted Venue, for which unofficial bookings are already available, will go on sale on June 16. The updated SUV's exterior has also been revealed via official sketches by the automaker. The updated Venue appears sportier while maintaining its boxy silhouette. The front grille with dark chrome inserts is reminiscent of the upcoming Tucson. The split headlamp setup remains, but the upper lighting now consists of t...