Weekly Wrapup: 2018 Honda CR-V, Ford Aspire Facelift, Datsun GO, GO+ Launched & More

Modified On Oct 14, 2018 11:22 AM By CarDekho

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New cars, new developments and some good old buyer advice. Here’s your weekly dose of car news

Upcoming Cars

Hyundai’s comeback kid, the Santro is set to begin its second innings in the Indian market on October 23, 2018. Official online-only bookings have already begun. More details here.

Hyundai Santro

New Launches

We usually come to this at the end of the wrap up but there will be an exception this time. There were a sizeable amount of new car launches and updates in the past week which need your attention. Here’s a lowdown on all of them.

Tata has launched an XM+ variant of the Hexa which as the name suggests gets added features. Check out more details here.
The 2018 Honda CR-V is back and how? With more seats, features and engine options. Read all about it.

2018 Honda CR-V

Tata Tigor has been updated to take on its tough competition. Get pricing and updates here.
The Datsun GO and GO+ are now a lot more capable of plucking at your heart strings, so much so that you buy one. Base variants are even more affordable and features get a significant boost up too. Details here.

2018 Honda CR-V

You can have your Jaguar F-Pace in a petrol engine now, but only as long as it’s in the Prestige variant. Here are details relating to the engine and feature options.
Volkswagen has introduced the telematics system and cosmetic enhancements on their Polo, Ameo and Vento. See what they are in here.

Latest Developments

We all collectively agree that the Honda Accord hybrid is blatantly overpriced. But fret not, there will be a slightly more affordable hybrid on its way. But when? Answer here.
The upcoming Land Rover Defender is going to get a generation change and we are happy to report, it stays true to its lineage even in the new avatar. Read more.
2019 BMW X1 facelift has been spied yet again, this time with a bigger infotainment screen, get all the details.
One of India’s best selling hatchback, the Maruti Swift has been crash tested and the reports are nowhere near impressive. Get the entire lowdown.
Maruti is testing WagonR based EVs in India for their real-world capabilities. Number of cars and more details here.

Maruti WagonR EV Prototypes

12 new Tata cars across different segments headed our way which including a Toyota Fortuner and Honda City competitor. Timeline and segment details here.
Expect affordable PSA group (Peugeot, Citroen, DS and Opel) vehicles in India as the brand is planning to localise a new platform. What cars will it underpin? Details here.
Tata Harrier engine details revealed. It will get drive modes and a 2.0-litre diesel engine. More on it here
If you are of the thinking that a new car purchase is a hassle, the Mahindra has began leasing program on its entire lineup of passenger cars in select cities. What’s on offer for how much? Answers this way.