Car News That Mattered This Week (Sep 11-15): New Product Launches And Updates, Spy Shots And More

Last week was dominated by two of Tata’s important launch events, with many manufacturers also commencing deliveries of their new products.

In the last week, Tata announced the prices of its updated subcompact SUVs last week, while automakers like Volvo, Honda, and Land Rover started the deliveries of their new products. In the same week, we also saw the launch of an all-new electric SUV from Mercedes-Benz. Let’s have a look at all the important headlines of the week.

2023 Tata Nexon and Nexon EV Facelift Launched

After the unveiling of the updated Tata Nexon and Nexon EV subcompact SUVs, we now have access to the complete price list for both facelifts. Furthermore, we've conducted a thorough price comparison between the Nexon facelift and its competitors. Similarly, we've also compared the prices of the Nexon EV facelift with those of its rivals.

Citroen C3 Aircross Launched

The Citroen C3 Aircross is the latest entrant in the highly competitive compact SUV segment. Its full prices are out now, and its bookings have also started. Its deliveries are set to begin next month.

Honda Elevate Mega Delivery Event

Honda recently hosted a mega delivery event for its Elevate compact SUV in Hyderabad, during which the automaker handed over numerous Elevate SUVs to its customers in a single day. Honda has plans to organize similar events in other major cities across India.

Mahindra Track-tests Its Upcoming EVs

On the occasion of World EV day, Mahindra put out a teaser track-testing its three upcoming EVs – BE.05, XUV.e8, and XUV.e9. All of these upcoming Mahindra EVs are expected to go on sale in India by the year 2025.

Nissan Magnite Likely To Get An AMT Option

The Nissan Magnite is set to receive a minor update next month in the form of an AMT transmission option. Currently, the Magnite is only available with a CVT gearbox, and that option is limited to its 1-litre turbo petrol variants. The Nissan Magnite is now the official car of the upcoming ICC Men’s World Cup 2023.

Maruti Dzire Unlocks A Sales Milestone

The Maruti Dzire has reached 25 lakh customers in India, making it the only sedan in the industry to achieve such a milestone. Over its long span from 2008 to 2023, the Dzire has undergone three generation upgrades.

5-door Mahindra Thar Spied Again

The launch of the 5-door Mahindra Thar is scheduled for 2024, and in the lead-up to that, we've already seen numerous test mules of the SUV. Recently, yet another test mule of the 5-door Thar was spotted, showcasing a production-ready design detail.

Mercedes-Benz EQE Goes On Sale In India

Mercedes-Benz has launched its all-new electric SUV, the EQE, in India. It's the third all-electric model in Mercedes-Benz India's current lineup and is available in a single top-spec variant. The EQE SUV offers the highest-ever battery warranty period for an EV to date.

Volvo And Land Rover Started Deliveries Of Their SUVs

The deliveries of the Volvo C40 Recharge and the Land Rover Range Rover Velar facelift have started. While the former is the new all-electric model from the Volvo, the Velar got a minor makeover recently.

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