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NDTV
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- Automotive
- NDTV
Hyundai Records 7.63 % YoY Decline In May'25, Sells 58,701 Units
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) recorded total monthly sales of 58,701 units in May 2025, comprising domestic sales of 43,861 units and export sales of 14,840 units. During the same month last year, Hyundai Motor India managed to sell 63,551 units that included 49,151 unit sales in the domestic market and export sales of 14,400 units. This indicates that Hyundai has suffered a 7.63 percent decline in YoY sales in May 2025. However, the positive news is that the brand registered a 3.06 percent growth in export sales, compared to May'24. Commenting on HMIL sales, Mr. Tarun Garg, Whole-time Director and Chief Operating Officer, HMIL, said, "HMIL's total sales volume for May 2025 stood at 58,701 units. May is a month of our routine week-long biannual maintenance shutdown at our Chennai manufacturing facility, which affects the availability of a few critical models. We continue to witness consistent growth in our exports volume, and this is a testament to the 'Make in India, Made for the World' philosophy that we passionately uphold. Going forward, we remain hopeful of a steady increase in demand for both domestic as well as international shipments with reduced uncertainty on the geo-political front and improved macro-economic situation." If we consider the Month-on-Month data, Hyundai sold 44,374 units in the domestic market in April'25, suggesting it suffered a 1.16 percent decline in May 2025. Though Hyundai is suffering from a decline, the brand has registered a positive response from the Creta. The Hyundai Creta has been the top-selling SUV for the past few months, which is likely to fuel more sales in the coming months. Also, Hyundai is planning to launch the updated avatar of the Venue with new features, safety upgrades, and more.
The Citizen
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
PODCAST: Hyundai Alcazar counts on diesel to make an impact
The frugal Grand Creta replacement is ready to take the fight to its Chinese rivals. The Hyundai Alcazar has officially replaced the Grand Creta in the Korean carmaker's local portfolio. The seven-seater SUV slots in above the Creta and underneath the Tucson in Hyundai's SUV family. The three-model range starts at R499 900 and offers a choice of two engines. A naturally aspirated petrol mill that makes 117kW of power and 190Nm of torque and an 85kW/250Nm 1.5-litre diesel engine. Both are hooked up to six-speed automatic transmission. Hyundai Alcazar makes a Pitstop In this week's episode of The Citizen Motoring's Pitstop podcast, we take a closer look at two of the Hyundai Alcazar's main virtues. We believe the diesel engine and its seven-seat configuration give it a definite edge in a tough segment. While there are plenty of Chinese SUVs on offer at the same price point and even lower, they do not offer diesel powertrains. Oil-burners are getting few and far apart, with the recent discontinuation of the diesel Renault Duster a prime example. On paper, the Hyundai Alcazar's 85kW does not seem like a lot. But with 250Nm of torque to boot, there is no shortage of pulling power. ALSO READ: Hyundai Alcazar has an ace up its sleeve against Chinese SUVs Frugal sipper But by far the oil-burner's best attribute is its miserly fuel consumption. Hyundai claims that it will only sip 5.9 litres per 100km and it proved even more frugal during our launch drive. This is much lower compared to petrol-powered Chinese SUVs, which will make a big difference in the long run. In flagship Elite guise, the Alcazar boasts a jam-packed specification list. It features 18-inch diamond cut alloy wheels, panoramic sunroof, rear window blinds, ventilated front seats, push-button start and LED lighting. A comprehensive set of safety features include adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, blind spot monitoring, driver attention alert, forward collision avoidance assist, lane follow assist and rear cross traffic alert. The Hyundai Alcazar is sold with a seven-year/150 000km warranty and three-year/45 000km service plan.
NDTV
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Maruti Suzuki Escudo Coming This Diwali: All About New Creta, Seltos Rival
Maruti Suzuki is preparing to launch a new SUV which will likely be named 'Escudo' and is codenamed Y17. This model will compete in the highly competitive mid-size SUV segment against. It will likely fill the gap between the Brezza and the Grand Vitara in Maruti's lineup and will be available at Arena dealerships. While it was initially designed as a 7-seater, Maruti has decided to focus on a 5-seater version to better meet market demand and compete against the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos. Rumours suggest, originally Maruti Suzuki had planned to develop a new internal combustion engine (ICE) SUV that would be a 3-row, 7-seater version of the Grand Vitara. Test vehicles have been spotted on the roads, but the 7-seater version would have competed with vehicles such as the Tata Safari, MG Hector Plus, and Mahindra. The Escudo will share the Global-C platform with the Grand Vitara but will be slightly longer, likely providing more space in the cabin and simultaneously more boot space than both the Grand Vitara (373 liters) and the Creta (433 liters). In terms of engine options, the Escudo is expected to feature a 1.5-liter petrol engine delivering 101.65 hp and 139 Nm of torque, a CNG option providing 86.79 hp, and a strong hybrid variant with a total output of 113.97 hp. Transmission options will include a 5-speed manual, a 6-speed automatic, and an e-CVT for hybrids, with choices for both 2WD and 4WD (Suzuki AllGrip). The Escudo is expected to be priced lower than its competitors, with some variants positioned as cost-effective alternatives to the Creta and Seltos. Additionally, Toyota is likely to introduce a rebadged version of the upcoming Y17.
Hindustan Times
21-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Unidentified man fires at Sena youth leader's car
An unidentified man opened fire at a vehicle belonging to Shiv Sena youth wing Pune district head in Warje, police said on Tuesday. The firing occurred minutes after Nilesh Ghare alighted from his black Creta and entered his office at Ganpati Matha area in Warje-Malwadi at around 11.30pm on Monday, they said. One of the bullets struck the car's window and no injuries were reported. The incident was reported shortly after Ghare received a threat call. Senior police officials, including deputy commissioner of police (DCP) Sambhaji Kadam, reached the spot soon after the incident. Kadam said that Ghare had earlier lodged a complaint with Warje-Malwadi police about receiving a threat call from a local criminal. Police have launched a manhunt to track the alleged accused. Vishwajit Kaingade, senior inspector, Warje-Malwadi Police Station, said, 'No one was present in the car when the firing took place.' Ghare said, 'At around 2.30pm, local goon Vicky Ankure threatened me on phone. He later called a vendor near my office and intimidated him to keep the shutters down for the whole day. Later, I filed a police compliant.' As per the preliminary information, two unidentified persons came on a motorcycle, and one of them fired a shot at the car and fled, an official said. He said a probe has been launched, and CCTV footage from the area is being examined.
Hindustan Times
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Auto recap, May 19: Hyundai Creta may get hybrid, Tata Harrier EV launch date confirmed, India-UK FTA impact on Defender
Here is your quick check on the biggest developments in the world of automobiles. Here is your quick check on the biggest developments in the world of automobiles. Check Offers The automotive industry is progressing rapidly, posing difficulties in staying informed about all the latest updates. At HT Auto, we are dedicated to delivering the most relevant and timely information as it becomes available. Below is a concise overview of the key highlights from Monday, May 19. Hyundai Creta may go hybrid soon as the carmaker ramps up hybrid and EV plans for India Hyundai Creta, one of the most popular compact SUVs in the Indian market, is expected to get a hybrid powertrain. The Hyundai Creta is currently being sold in India as a petrol, turbo petrol, diesel, and electric powertrain option. Hyundai Motor India recently confirmed that it is working on hybrid powertrains for its vehicles, and the brand plans to launch 26 products that include 20 internal combustion-powered engine cars (including refreshes) and six electric vehicles. The new vehicles will be launched by FY2030. Earlier in the month, Kia, which is the sister brand to Hyundai, confirmed during its Investor's Day 2025 that the next-gen Kia Seltos will get a hybrid powertrain. The Creta and the Seltos have always shared their underpinnings along with the mechanical bits. If the next-gen Kia Seltos is confirmed to get the hybrid powertrain, it is likely that the Creta too will feature the same hybrid powertrain. Also Read : Hyundai Creta may go hybrid soon as the carmaker ramps up hybrid and EV plans for India Tata Harrier EV to be the brand's flagship electric car, India launch on… The Tata Harrier EV is all set to be officially launched in India on June 3. Upon arrival, this will be the flagship electric car from Tata Motors, replacing the current flagship EV of the OEM, the Tata Curvv EV. Tata Motors has already showcased the Harrier EV in multiple iterations, the latest being the production-ready model at the Bharat Mobility Expo 2025 earlier this year. Tata Motors has not revealed anything about the hardware part of the upcoming electric SUV, but hinted the Harrier EV will arrive, promising a range of about 500 kilometres on a single charge. Also, most importantly, this will be the first new generation vehicle from Tata Motors to get a 4WD drivetrain, owing to a dual motor setup, with each powering one axle. Also Read : Tata Harrier EV to be the brand's flagship electric car, India launch on… Defender prices to drop by 50%? How India-UK FTA will affect prices The recently concluded India-UK Free-Trade Agreement (FTA) will have a major impact on the economies of both nations, but prices for the Range Rover and Defender models won't see a major drop as the Internet will have you believe. The India-UK FTA is expected to bring the taxation down from over 100 per cent to just 10 per cent. However, JLR's global best seller is already made in India, and that means there is likely going to be little change in prices. JLR commenced local assembly of the Range Rover LWB and Range Rover Sport last year, while it has been assembling the Discovery, Discovery Sport, Range Rover Evoque and Velar in India for a while now. With the models already being assembled here, there will be no change in prices for the range. Also Read : Defender prices to drop by 50%? How India-UK FTA will affect prices Hyundai i20 lineup gets updated with new variant and updated features The Hyundai i20 lineup has been updated with the addition of a new variant in the lineup - Magna Executive. The new variant has been priced at ₹ 7.51 lakh, ex-showroom. In addition to this, the iVT transmission and Smart Electric Sunroof are now being offered in the Magna variant. Meanwhile, the Sportz (O) variant of the premium hatchback now comes equipped with several premium features, including Smart Key with push button start, Smart Electric Sunroof, Bose Premium 7 speaker system, among others. The Magna Executive MT is priced at ₹ 7,50,900, while the Magna MT costs ₹ 7,78,800. The Magna iVT is available at ₹ 8,88,800. Moving up the range, the Sportz (O) MT is priced at ₹ 9,05,000, and its Dual Tone version comes in at ₹ 9,20,000. The top-end Sportz (O) iVT variant is priced at ₹ 9,99,990. All the prices are ex-showroom. Tarun Garg, WholeTime Director and Chief Operating Officer, Hyundai Motor India Limited, stated that Hyundai i20 has always set new benchmarks in the premium hatchback segment with its design, innovation, and feature-rich offering. Also Read : Hyundai i20 lineup gets updated with new variant and updates features. Check details Honda Rebel 500 launched in India with a price tag of ₹ 5.12 lakh Honda Rebel 500, the premium cruiser motorcycle from the Japanese two-wheeler maker, has been launched in India with a starting price of ₹ 5.12 lakh, ex-showroom. To be retailed through the company's BigWing Topline dealerships, the bike will be available exclusively in Gurugram, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, with deliveries commencing from June 2025 onwards. Also Read : Honda Rebel 500 launched in India with a price tag of ₹ 5.12 lakh. Check details Get insights into Upcoming Cars In India, Electric Vehicles, Upcoming Bikes in India and cutting-edge technology transforming the automotive landscape. First Published Date: 20 May 2025, 06:33 AM IST
