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NDTV
15 hours ago
- Automotive
- NDTV
2025 MG Astor Launched as Only Sub Rs 12.5 Lakh SUV With 10-Inch Display, Sunroof
JSW MG Motor India has introduced the MY2025 Astor, claiming that it is now the only 1.5-litre mid-size SUV to offer both a 10-inch infotainment screen and a panoramic sunroof within a price range of Rs 12.5 lakh. It is to be noted that the Astor is the flag-bearer of the brand in its segment and competes against the likes of Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, and others. The prices of MY2025 Astor start at Rs 11.30 lakh (ex-showroom) and offer VTi-TECH engine options along with 1.5-litre manual and CVT automatic transmissions. The refreshed model introduces two additional variants, Shine and Select, in addition to the current trims. Also Read: Actress Aakanksha Singh Joins List Of Mahindra XEV 9e Celebrity Owners All Astor variants feature a standard 10-inch infotainment display, while the panoramic sunroof is available starting from the Shine trim. The vehicle claims to be the only automatic SUV with a 1.5-litre engine priced under Rs 15 lakh that includes wireless charging, which is found in the Sharp Pro variant. Furthermore, the Astor provides heated outside rearview mirrors, a feature the company highlights as a first in its segment among internal combustion engine vehicles. In terms of safety, the vehicle includes more than 50 systems and 14 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. It is equipped with ventilated front seats, wireless compatibility for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, an auto-dimming interior rearview mirror, and the i-SMART 2.0 connectivity system offering over 80 connected features. The Jio Voice Recognition system enables voice commands for various functions, including weather updates, cricket scores, calculator use, and news. All of this will help the SUV improve its position in the market. Compared to its rivals, the model has been receiving relatively low sales numbers, as the segment is dominated by the Hyundai Creta.
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India.com
a day ago
- Automotive
- India.com
Meet India's Only Mid-Size SUV With Panoramic Sunroof Under Rs 12.5 Lakh - Its Not Creta, Seltos Or Grand Vitara
New Delhi: Hyundai Creta dominates the mid-size SUV segment, which includes models like the Maruti Grand Vitara, Kia Seltos, Honda Elevate, Skoda Kushaq, MG Astor, Volkswagen Taigun, and others. Among them, the MG Astor is the only SUV in this segment to offer both a large 10-inch infotainment display and a panoramic sunroof under Rs 12.5 lakh (ex-showroom), the JSW MG Motor India claims. In an official press release, JSW MG Motor India stated, "The MY2025 Astor 'Blockbuster SUV' is India's only 1.5-litre mid-size SUV to offer a large 10-inch infotainment display and a panoramic sunroof under Rs 12.5 lakh (ex-showroom)." It also added, "The MG Astor is also the only vehicle in the 1.5L Mid-SUV Automatic segment to offer a wireless charging feature under Rs 15 lakh, with its 'Sharp Pro' trim." While the Astor features a 10-inch infotainment display as standard across the lineup, the panoramic sunroof is available from the 'Shine' trim, priced at Rs 12,47,800 (ex-showroom). The full Astor range is priced between Rs 11,29,800 and Rs 17,55,800 (ex-showroom). Though it is among the most feature-rich SUVs in the segment, the Astor has struggled to gain traction and has failed to generate good sales volume so far. It offers over 50 safety features, 14 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) features, and more than 80 connected features. Key Features Include: 6-way power adjustable driver's seat Blind spot detection 360-degree surround view camera Tyre pressure monitoring system Lane change assist Personalised AI assistant Electric parking brake with auto hold 7-inch fully digital instrument cluster 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels Automatic headlamps Front fog lamps with cornering assist LED taillamps Powertrain Options It gets two engine options: a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol unit producing 110 hp and 144 Nm, and a 1.3-litre, three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine generating 140 hp and 220 Nm. The 1.5-litre unit comes with a 5-speed manual or an 8-speed CVT automatic gearbox, while the 1.3-litre turbo engine is paired with a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Denied free pass, trio in car assaults female toll plaza supervisor in Mohali
A 24-year-old female supervisor posted at the Bhagomajra toll plaza was allegedly assaulted by three individuals for denying a toll exemption request due an invalid card, police said on Wednesday. According to the complainant, the incident occurred on May 26 while she was on duty. She said a Hyundai Creta, bearing registration number PB10-GE-5460, arrived at the plaza around 3 pm. She added that the driver of the vehicle presented her with a toll exemption card. After being informed that it was invalid, he stepped out from the vehicle and began speaking to her in an aggressive tone. She detailed that other car occupants, including another male and a femalethen approached her senior officer, who also denied granting them the toll exemption. The complainant added that the situation escalated when the group got into an altercation with the toll staff. According to her, the woman passenger reportedly held her from behind, while one of the men removed the toll barrier and struck her on the head. He then dragged her by the hair and threw her to the ground. The other male passenger reportedly kicked her and also threatened to kill her. The fight was broken up by other toll staff who rushed to the spot. The accused then fled the scene and headed towards Kharar. The complainant was then taken to civil hospital for treatment. A case has been registered under Sections 115 (2) (attempt to commit serious offence), 126(2) (causing hurt to a public servant on duty) and 351(2) (criminal force with intent to insult) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). SHO Gharuan Balvinder Singh said, 'We've identified the vehicle details. It is a Ludhiana-registered vehicle. We are also working on identifying and arresting the accused.'
India Today
3 days ago
- Automotive
- India Today
We are not going anywhere, says Nissan as it reveals expansion plans
Nissan currently sells the Magnite and the X-Trail in India. Putting to rest all rumours surrounding the future of Nissan Motor India, the carmaker's Managing Director Saurabh Vatsa today said that the Magnite-maker is not leaving the country as it plans to introduce three new models over the next two years. Nissan, which currently sells only the Magnite and the X-Trail in India, will launch a new sub-4 metre MPV in the first quarter of 2026. In mid-2026, the carmaker will introduce a mid-size SUV, which will rival the Hyundai Creta and the Kia Seltos, among others. A third car, which will be a 7-seater SUV, will enter the market in early 2027. According to Nissan, the MPV will be based on the same platform as the Renault Triber, while the mid-size SUV will take inspiration from the popular Nissan Patrol in terms of design. New Nissan cars for India During a select media briefing, Vatsa said: "Nissan has had a very long stint in India, and we are not going anywhere." The new models are not just quick additions but competitive vehicles offering value-for-money, he said, adding that they will be aggressive in style and have advanced features. While the X-Trail is available in India as a completely built-up (CBU) model, the Magnite is manufactured at the company's Alliance plant in Oragadam, Chennai. Although Renault is set to acquire Nissan's complete stake (51%) in the Alliance facility, it will continue to produce Nissan cars, including the three upcoming models. For reference, the Alliance plant has an annual installed production capacity of 4,80,000 units. Even though the X-Trail has struggled to attract buyers, Vatsa stated that other CBU models are currently being actively evaluated for the Indian market. Nissan's dealership expansion plan While Nissan currently has 160 dealerships across the country, Vatsa said that the carmaker is expecting to add 20 more dealerships to its network this year. "There's a special program that we have rolled out for our partners to get ready for the next year as the new cars start coming in," he added. Nissan's volume target Nissan's domestic sales dropped 7.51% to 27,881 units in FY25 from 30,146 units in FY24. However, the exports jumped 65.93% to 71,334 units in FY25 from 42,989 units in FY24. With new models arriving, the carmaker is targeting volumes of 1,00,000 units for the domestic market and another 1,00,000 units for exports by FY27. "We are on track to go to 1,00,000 units domestic and 100,000 units export in FY27," Vatsa said. Nissan Magnite CNG Expanding the Magnite portfolio, Nissan introduced a retrofit CNG kit option for the SUV earlier in the day. It is priced at Rs 74,999. Developed by Motozen, the retrofit CNG kit for the Magnite comes with a 3-year or 1,00,000 kilometre warranty. The installation will be carried out exclusively at government-authorised fitment centres. At present, the retrofit CNG kit option is available in seven states: Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Kerala, Karnataka and Delhi-NCR. Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine Putting to rest all rumours surrounding the future of Nissan Motor India, the carmaker's Managing Director Saurabh Vatsa today said that the Magnite-maker is not leaving the country as it plans to introduce three new models over the next two years. Nissan, which currently sells only the Magnite and the X-Trail in India, will launch a new sub-4 metre MPV in the first quarter of 2026. In mid-2026, the carmaker will introduce a mid-size SUV, which will rival the Hyundai Creta and the Kia Seltos, among others. A third car, which will be a 7-seater SUV, will enter the market in early 2027. According to Nissan, the MPV will be based on the same platform as the Renault Triber, while the mid-size SUV will take inspiration from the popular Nissan Patrol in terms of design. New Nissan cars for India During a select media briefing, Vatsa said: "Nissan has had a very long stint in India, and we are not going anywhere." The new models are not just quick additions but competitive vehicles offering value-for-money, he said, adding that they will be aggressive in style and have advanced features. While the X-Trail is available in India as a completely built-up (CBU) model, the Magnite is manufactured at the company's Alliance plant in Oragadam, Chennai. Although Renault is set to acquire Nissan's complete stake (51%) in the Alliance facility, it will continue to produce Nissan cars, including the three upcoming models. For reference, the Alliance plant has an annual installed production capacity of 4,80,000 units. Even though the X-Trail has struggled to attract buyers, Vatsa stated that other CBU models are currently being actively evaluated for the Indian market. Nissan's dealership expansion plan While Nissan currently has 160 dealerships across the country, Vatsa said that the carmaker is expecting to add 20 more dealerships to its network this year. "There's a special program that we have rolled out for our partners to get ready for the next year as the new cars start coming in," he added. Nissan's volume target Nissan's domestic sales dropped 7.51% to 27,881 units in FY25 from 30,146 units in FY24. However, the exports jumped 65.93% to 71,334 units in FY25 from 42,989 units in FY24. With new models arriving, the carmaker is targeting volumes of 1,00,000 units for the domestic market and another 1,00,000 units for exports by FY27. "We are on track to go to 1,00,000 units domestic and 100,000 units export in FY27," Vatsa said. Nissan Magnite CNG Expanding the Magnite portfolio, Nissan introduced a retrofit CNG kit option for the SUV earlier in the day. It is priced at Rs 74,999. Developed by Motozen, the retrofit CNG kit for the Magnite comes with a 3-year or 1,00,000 kilometre warranty. The installation will be carried out exclusively at government-authorised fitment centres. At present, the retrofit CNG kit option is available in seven states: Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Kerala, Karnataka and Delhi-NCR. Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine Join our WhatsApp Channel
India.com
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- India.com
7 Best-Selling Cars In April 2025
Lakshya Rana May 21, 2025 The Hyundai Creta led the sales chart in April 2025, recording 17,016 units. Closely behind was the Maruti Dzire, with 16,996 units sold during the month. The Maruti Brezza secured the third position, selling 16,971 units. Maruti Ertiga was the fourth best-seller, registering sales of 15,780 units. Mahindra Scorpio (N and Classic combined) was at the fifth position with combined sales of 15,534 units. Tata Nexon secured sixth position with 15,457 units sold in April. The Maruti Swift achieved sales of 14,592 units, securing the 7th spot on the sales chart. Read Next Story
