Car News That Mattered This Week (Sep 4-8): New Product Launches And Unveilings, Special Editions Launched, And More

The last week was action packed with new unveilings and a series of new product launches

Update (14/09/2023): The Tata Nexon facelift has finally been launched, with introductory prices starting at Rs 8.10 lakh (ex-showroom).

The first full week of September was jam-packed with new launches and unveilings from several carmakers like Tata, Hyundai, Skoda, Honda, and even from premium players like BMW and Volvo. During the same week, there was an interesting spy shot of an updated Tata SUV as well. Let’s have a look at all the important 4-wheeler highlights of the week.

Tata Nexon EV Facelift Breaks Cover

Just a week after taking the covers off the Nexon Facelift, Tata also unveiled the Nexon EV facelift. The updated electric subcompact SUV has received comprehensive design updates and is packing more tech on board. The automaker has also opened its order books for the facelifted Nexon EV. Before you reserve one, be sure to check our color options story, based on the variant chosen.

2023 Tata Nexon Facelift Bookings Open

Tata has now opened its order books for the 2023 Nexon facelift. You can also check out the variant-wise colour and powertrain options available with the updated Tata Nexon. We have also detailed different cabin themes for the subcompact SUV.

Honda Elevate Goes On Sale

Honda has finally announced the prices of the Elevate compact SUV, after almost two months since we first saw it in flesh in June this year. We have also compared the prices of the Elevate with those of its rivals. You can also check out differences between the Elevate and the City. 

2023 Hyundai i20 Facelift Launched

After teasing the 2023 Hyundai i20 facelift, the carmaker has now launched the updated hatchback in our country. It has received minor styling updates, while an important revision has come with respect to its powertrain options. 

MG Astor Gets A New Edition

MG's compact SUV, the Astor, has now been introduced in a limited-run 'Black Storm' edition, which we first saw on its elder sibling, the Gloster. This special edition of the Astor comes with minor styling add-ons and a new color upholstery. Also, this new edition of Astor will only be available with one engine option.

Hyundai Venue Gets A Big Safety Update

The Hyundai Venue has become the first subcompact SUV to feature advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Not only this, the turbo-petrol variants of the Venue have also received a new transmission option.

Skoda Kushaq and Slavia’s New Variants Introduced

In view of the upcoming festive season, Skoda has introduced new special edition models of the Kushaq and Slavia in India. The newly introduced variants of both models come with additional chrome and accessories.

Volvo C40 Recharge Launched

Volvo’s second all-electric model in India, the C40 Recharge, has now gone on sale. This new electric SUV is a coupe-styled version of the XC40 Recharge, which offers a higher driving range because of its updated battery pack.

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe Received New Edition

Kicking off the festive season this year, BMW has also introduced the ‘M Performance’ edition of the 2 Series Gran Coupe sedan in India. This new edition only comes with minor cosmetic updates, and is being offered with one engine option only.

Tata Harrier Facelift Spied

A test mule of the Tata Harrier facelift was spied yet again, this time with a bigger touchscreen system. To know more about what we saw in the spy shots, head here.

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