Weekly Wrap-up: Suzuki Details Upcoming Jimny, New Skoda-VW SUVs Coming In 2020, Creta & Captur Fight Cabin Space Battle & Mor

From new product launches to some interesting revelations, here’s all that happened in the week that went by

Interesting News

Suzuki Releases Official Details Of Jimny: Suzuki had already revealed the upcoming Jimny’s images, but now the carmaker has revealed some more details about it. We now know that it gets a 1.5-litre petrol engine which will also power the upcoming second-gen Ertiga and Ciaz facelift as well. Another reason to believe that the Jimny is coming to India? Head to our detailed report here for more information.

Skoda, VW To Bring New SUVs On MQB-AO-IN In 2020: VW Group revealed more details about its ‘India 2.0’ plan, which includes localisation of the modular platform MQB A0, this week. Now we know that both VW and Skoda will have 2 cars each on this platform by 2021. Read in details about Volkswagen here and Skoda here.

Ford EcoSport Recalled: Ford will inspect some 5,397 units of the EcoSport for improper welding of the front lower control arm and recliner locks of the driver and front passenger seat. More details here.

VW T-Cross’ First Official Sketch Out: The T-Cross SUV is being considered for India as the VW’s Creta rival. Here’s how it looks like.

New Ertiga Will Be Retailed From Nexa: Maruti Suzuki is set to launch the second-gen Ertiga before Diwali 2018 but it won’t be sold via the Arena dealerships, like now. Instead the Ertiga will give company to the Ciaz, Baleno, Ignis and S-Cross in Nexa showrooms. Full story here.

Audi To Offer Cars Beyond SUV, Sedan Body Style: It’s a hint that either the A1, Q2 or the Q8 is coming to India. The Q8 was even seen testing previously in our country. Full story here.

New Launches

Volvo XC40: Volvo has announced the price of the XC40 compact SUV, which will rival the likes of the Audi Q3, BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA. It’s available in one top-of-the-line R-Design variant and the prices start just under Rs 40 lakh. More details here.

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