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NDTV
15 hours ago
- Automotive
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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.
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
NDTV
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
New-Generation Kia Seltos, Hyundai Venue Spied Testing Together in India
Recently, the next-generation Kia Seltos and Hyundai Venue were spotted testing together on Indian roads. They were seen with temporary MH12 (Pune) license plates, indicating that both automakers are engaged in joint development activities. Both the cars were spotted testing by auto enthusiast, AutoxHimanshu YT. This collaborative testing implies a potential sharing of parts and production techniques, optimizing resources between Hyundai and Kia. Hyundai Venue and Kia Seltos Testing both models simultaneously suggests that their development timelines are aligned. These vehicles may be associated with Hyundai's new production facility in Pune, which is expected to commence operations in FY2026, as indicated by the MH12 registration plates. This factory will likely help produce future models for both Hyundai and Kia in the future, reflecting their teamwork in manufacturing. Kia Seltos: Test Mule Spotted The new upcoming Kia Seltos offers a more aggressive look compared to its existing model. The front fascia features rectangular and vertical headlights with daytime running lights (DRLs) inspired by Kia's Telluride. It also has connected LED tail lights at the back and new alloy wheels. Inside, the new Seltos will probably have similar features to the Kia Carens Clavis. Along with these design changes, the new Seltos is expected to offer a hybrid engine option. Hyundai Venue: Test Mule Spotted The next-generation Hyundai Venue incorporates design elements similar to those of the Creta NLine and Exter. Spy shots reveal a split headlamp design featuring horizontal stripes on the grille, accompanied by L-shaped LED daytime running lamps (DRLs). The rear design showcases twin L-shaped LED tail lights and silver skid plates. The updated design aims to give the new Venue a refreshed and modern appearance from its present iteration.
NDTV
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Kia Carens Clavis Vs Kia Seltos: Price Comparison
Kia has finally launched the Kia Carens Clavis in India at a starting price of Rs 11.50 lakh (ex-showroom). While, the Kia Carens Clavis is an MPV, the Kia Seltos is a compact SUV. However, one might consider both the cars depending upon numerous factor like specs, features, and price. Here is a price comparison between the Kia Carens Clavis and the Kia Seltos. Kia Carens Clavis: Variants And Price The Kia Carens Clavis gets 7 variants in the catalogue, namely- HTE, HTE (O), HTK, HTK (+), HTK + (O), HTX, and HTX +. The prices of the variants are (all prices ex-showroom): 1.5L NA Petrol Variants (7-Seater) HTE (6MT) - Rs11,49,900 HTE (O) (6MT) - Rs12,49,900 HTK (6MT) - Rs13,49,900 1.5L Turbo-Petrol Variants (7-Seater) HTE (O) (6 MT) - Rs 13,39,900 HTK (6 MT) - Rs 14,39,900 HTK+ (6 MT) - Rs 15,39,900 HTK+ (O) (6 MT) - Rs 16,19,900 HTX (6 MT) - Rs 18,39,900 HTX+ (6MT)- Rs 19,39,900 HTX (6 iMT) - Rs 18,69,900 HTX+ (6 iMT) - Rs 19,69,900 HTK+ (7 DCT) - Rs 16,89,900 HTK+ (O) (7 DCT) - Rs 17,69,900 HTX+ (7 DCT) - Rs 21,49,900 1.5L Turbo-Petrol Variants (6-Seater) HTX+ (6 MT) - Rs 19,39,900 HTX+ (6 iMT) - Rs 19,69,900 HTX+ (7 DCT) - Rs 21,49,900 1.5L Diesel Variants (7-Seater) HTE (6MT) - Rs 13,49,900 HTE (O) (6MT) - Rs 14,54,900 HTK (6MT) - Rs 15,51,900 HTK+ (6MT) - Rs 16,49,900 HTK+ (O) (6MT) - Rs 17,29,900 HTX (6MT) - Rs 19,49,900 HTK+ (6AT) - Rs 17,99,900 Kia Seltos: Variants And Price Kia offers 9 variants for the Seltos, namely- HTE (O), HTK, HTK (O), HTK +, HTK + (O), HTX, HTX (O), GTX+, and X-Line. The prices of the Kia Seltos SUV are given below (all prices ex-showroom). 1.5-l NA Petrol (starting price) Kia Seltos gets an automatic transmission option with this engine, which is not available for the Kia Carens Clavis HTE (O)- Rs 11, 18,900 HTK- Rs 12,63,900 HTK (O)- Rs 13,04,900 HTK- Rs 15,77,900 HTK + (O)- Rs 14,45,900 HTX- Rs 15,81,900 HTX (O)- Rs 16,76,900 GTX+ - Rs 19,99,900 X-Line - Rs 20,55,900 Kia Seltos 1.5-l Turbo Petrol (starting price) HTK + - Rs 15,78,000 GTX + - Rs 20,00,000 X-Line - Rs 20,56,000 1.5-L Diesel (starting price) HTE (O)- Rs 12,71,000 HTK- Rs 14,00,000 HTK (O)- Rs 14,56,000 HTK + (O)- Rs 15, 96,00 HTX- Rs 17,33,000 HTX (O)- Rs 18,36,000
India Today
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
New Kia Seltos spied testing in India. Check what is new
The Seltos has been Kia India's volume driver ever since its market entry in 2019. While the popular SUV received a mid-life update in 2023, the company seems to be testing the next-generation version, which has now been importance of Seltos in Kia's operations in India can be gauged by the fact that it has contributed nearly 47% to the company's volumes since the sales started in from the Seltos, Kia offers models like the Sonet, Syros, Carens, Carens Clavis, Carnival, EV6 and EV9. The spied images, courtesy Instagram user nitrorush_01, showcases the updated front fascia of the new Kia Seltos. The SUV's design will be based on the 'Opposites United' philosophy of the distinctive aspect is the vertically positioned LED DRL next to the newly designed LED headlamp. The grille has been redesigned as well. We expect the new model to come with changes at the rear as well with a new design for the LED the Seltos is already a feature-loaded SUV, we expect the new model to raise the bar again, like it did six years ago when it first entered the market. advertisement At present, the Seltos has three engine options -- Smartstream 1.5-litre Turbo-GDi petrol (160PS/253Nm), Smartstream 1.5-litre NA petrol (115PS/144Nm) and Smartstream 1.5-litre CRDi VGT diesel (116PS/250Nm). The turbo petrol unit gets 6-speed iMT and 7-speed DCT, the NA petrol unit 6-speed MT and IVT, and the diesel unit 6-speed MT and 6-speed AT. Kia might diversify the powertrain options in the new expect the new Kia Seltos launch in India to take place in 2026. While the SUV is currently priced between Rs 11,18,900 and Rs 20,55,900 (ex-showroom), the new model will come at a new Kia Seltos will continue to rival the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Tata Curvv and Honda Elevate, among to Auto Today Magazine
