GaadiWaadi - If you are considering buying the Toyota Fortuner but feel that it is too bare bones for a car that costs almost Rs 50 lakh, here are a few new options that will be worth considering Some of us may agree that the Fortuner is overrated but whether we like it or not it has achieved a cult status among enthusiasts and its sky-high resale value is proof enough. The mechanicals and the status symbol may be very convincing but right now cars are costing less than half of the Fortuner but have way more features not just for comfort and convenience but also regarding safety as well. In th ..read more

GaadiWaadi - The new-gen Renault Duster will likely be launched in India in the second half of 2025 and it will also give rise to a Nissan sibling Renault Nissan Alliance recently unveiled its strategic product roadmap for the Indian market, as a lineup of four new SUVs is set to debut within the next two years. Among these, two midsize five-seater SUVs will be launched for each brand, accompanied by their respective seven-seater variants, as the collaborative effort between the French and Japanese entities aims to make a significant impact locally. While it remains uncertain whether the new g ..read more

GaadiWaadi - Tata Curvv EV is expected to offer a claimed driving range of over 500 km on a single charge; to launch in H2 2024 in India Tata Motors is gearing up for the launch of its highly anticipated Curvv in India, marking the sole new nameplate from the brand this year. Initially unveiled as a concept in 2022, the IC-engined Curvv made its grand entrance at the 2023 Auto Expo. The production-ready Curvv was revealed at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo a couple of months ago. The Curvv will be available in both electric and internal combustion engined variants, with the EV expected to hit ..read more

GaadiWaadi - Mahindra XUV 3XO will be available in petrol and diesel engine options and will be packed with new features and technologies Mahindra & Mahindra is set to unveil the XUV 3XO in India tomorrow. This compact SUV, a revamped version of the XUV 300, will come with a myriad of enhancements both inside and out. In recent weeks, Mahindra has been teasing the XUV 3XO revealing plenty of key details such as the design updates, interior, performance metrics and fuel efficiency. The interior design of the Mahindra XUV 3XO mirrors that of the XUV 400 electric SUV, albeit with subtle diffe ..read more

GaadiWaadi - The production of the Maruti Suzuki eVX is expected to commence in India in early 2025 and it could use a 60 kWh battery pack Maruti Suzuki, India’s leading automobile manufacturer, displayed the eVX concept at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024. This concept vehicle first made its international debut at the 2023 Auto Expo, and a more close-to-production version was introduced at the Japan Mobility Show later that year. Maruti Suzuki is actively conducting tests with eVX prototypes as it prepares for the launch, scheduled for next year. The latest spy pictures shared online have ..read more

GaadiWaadi - Citroën Basalt midsize SUV coupe will be launched in the second half of 2024 and it will compete with the upcoming Tata Curvv Citroen revealed the Basalt Vision concept a month ago and it will spawn a midsize five-seater SUV coupe in the latter half of this CY. It will be slotted above the C3 Aircross in the brand’s lineup but below the current flagship offering, the C5 Aircross and it will target high volume sales just as its midsize SUV sibling. The production version of the Citroen Basalt will be almost identical to the concept and thus we give the design a big thumbs up. The f ..read more

GaadiWaadi - Mahindra XUV.e8 electric SUV will have a lot in common with the XUV700 and it will likely be launched in early 2025 in India Mahindra & Mahindra is developing the BE and XUV.e series of electric vehicles (EVs) for the Indian market. The first model from the XUV.e series is scheduled for launch next year. Although the XUV.e8 was tentatively set for release in December 2024, it could only arrive in early 2025. The test prototypes of the XUV.e8 have been caught on test multiple times, providing a sneak peek into its styling and equipment onboard. On April 29, 2024 Mahindra is pla ..read more

GaadiWaadi - The Ford Ranger Pickup could debut after the Everest as a CBU unit in the Indian market; spotted for the second time The speculations related to Ford’s re-entry into the Indian market are floating on the internet and adding fuel to the fire, the Ranger pick-up has been spotted sans camouflage in India for the second time after its initial sighting in Chennai. If things go the right way, the Everest (Endeavour) will be the first SUV to debut from the American carmaker’s second stint in the country and it could be followed by the Ranger pick-up truck. For reference, the Everest and ..read more

GaadiWaadi - The made-in-India Kawasaki Versys-X 300 will launch this year i.e. 2024; the ADV will share the powertrain with the Ninja 300 The Kawasaki Versys-X 300 was spotted testing in India in February this year, sparking the rumours of its launch and it was speculated that the company is evaluating the possibilities of its debut in the domestic market. In the latest development, the launch of the made-in-India Versys-X 300 has been confirmed and it is scheduled for the end of this year. The high level of localisation will be the highlight of the upcoming Kawasaki ADV and we can expect com ..read more

GaadiWaadi - Skoda had already confirmed that it would be launching a compact SUV in India and we now have spy shots of a production-ready test mule The Compact SUV segment is without a doubt the most crowded and competitive in the market and even though the profit margins are low for the manufacturers, the sheer numbers in which they are sold make up for it. With the announcement of Skoda launching a sub-4m Compact SUV, there are now 10 different models from 9 different manufacturers. This SUV will be underpinned by Skoda’s famed MQB-A0-IN platform which also underpins Skoda’s other products ..read more