Weekly Wrap-up: Volkswagen Vento Facelift Launched, Mercedes Introduces New E-Class and Honda Confirms Jazz Launch Date

Volkswagen Vento Facelift Launched: All-You-Need-to-Know-About

This week we came across another two launches in the auto sector. Volkswagen launched facelift of Vento at INR at 7.70 lacs (ex-showroom, Mumbai). The updated sedan now see aggressive changes at the outside with new grille design, revamped bumper, new alloys and a lot of chrome touches across the exteriors. Mercedes also updated their highest selling sedan E-Class that now comes at the starting price tag of INR 48.50 lacs. The sedan now offers New Telematics with Navi ready function and reverse camera to the customers. On the other hand, Honda confirmed the launch of much awaited Jazz in India with car scheduled to be released on coming 8th July. So folks, have a look at the top stories this week. Enjoy !

Volkswagen has launched the 2015 Vento facelift at Rs. 7.70 Lac (Ex-Showroom Mumbai) and 7.85 Lac (Ex-Showroom New Delhi). This is the second update Volkswagen has given to the Vento within a year of time. It got a new diesel engine in November last year and few stylistic upgrades, but the 2015 model gets comprehensive stylistic makeover along with added features. Let us see what it offers. Read More:

2015 Volkswagen Vento Takes on the Competition

With the launch of facelifted Vento, the German car manufacturer has once again freshened its presence in the Indian C-segment scenario. The same segment is home to one of the most successful cars in the country that include Honda City, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz and Hyundai Verna 4S. While a few others like the Skoda Rapid, Nissan Sunny and Ford Fiesta will also be faired against this update of Vento. Lets see if this updated VW receives what it takes to lift its image a notch high. Read More:

Mercedes-Benz introduces the new MY16 E-Class starting at Rs. 48.50 Lacs

The E-Class is the highest selling luxury sedan in India and also the highest selling product in Mercedes-Benz India’s portfolio in India, with over 30,000 units on Indian roads. The new E-Class now features additional equipment to take on the likes of the Audi A6 and the BMW 5-Series. Mercedes Benz celebrates the E-Class’ global sales anniversary today and has unveiled the MY16 E-Class for the Indian market. Read More:

2016 Chevrolet Cruze Revealed

Chevrolet has introduced the second generation Cruze, GM retails it in more than 40 countries and this 2016 sedan will go first on sale in North America starting early next year. Apart from an entirely new design and platform, Cruze packs best in class features like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto along with new diesel and turbo petrol engines. Read More:

Honda Confirms Jazz Launch on 8th July, Dealers Start Advance Booking at Rs 21,000

Honda dealers have started taking advance booking for company's upcoming premium hatch, Jazz. The car can now be booked at an upfront payment of Rs 21,000. Also, Honda has now officially announced that they will launch the car on 8th July. The Jazz now in its third generation, is getting a fuel efficient 1.5-litre i-DTEC diesel engine along with the potent 1.2-litre petrol mill. Read More:

Exclusive: Hyundai Creta Revealed Entirely in Spy Shots (Most Clear Yet)

Hyundai India will enter the compact crossover-SUVs segment with the Creta and the vehicle is reportedly launching next month on 21st. There has been plenty of anticipation in the market and Hyundai has said that they’ll be doing a global debut of the Creta. However, the Creta looks a carbon copy of its Hyundai’s China exclusive - ix25. Read More:

Maruti Suzuki S Cross Website Goes Live as Launch Nears!

Microsite of Maruti Suzuki S Cross has gone live and interested folks can now register for the upcoming crossover. Maruti Suzuki has unveiled the S Cross at the IIFA awards and the awards will be aired in the first week of July on Colors TV. Moreover, the crossover is expected to launch in coming weeks. Read More:

Toyota Details Engines of Next-gen Fortuner and Innova

Toyota has shed more details on the new GD Series of turbo diesel engines which will pull the next-generation Innova and Fortuner. The engines were revealed in May at the 2015 36th International Vienna Motor Symposium in Austria. The new GD Series consist of two oil burners just the KD Series (current Innova and Fortuner features KD Series diesel engines) which it will be replacing worldwide. The new family has 2.8-liter and 2.4-liter turbocharged intercooled four-cylinder motors; known by the codes of 1GD-FTV and 2GD-FTV, respectively. The former engine will replace the 3.0-liter while the latter will replace the 2.5-liter diesel ones. Read More: 

5 Thrilling Cars Coming in a Year

2015 has witnessed the launch of high-end performance cars like Audi RS7 Sportback and the RS6 Avant in India. Like Audi, BMW too brought M3 and M4 in November 2014 and the coming months will witness the introduction of Abarth. Apart from these performance brands, there will be a plethora of premium cars, few of which are making debut in the country. Here is a list of five cars that will get your heart racing for them. Read More:

Premium Hatchbacks; Is India Ready ?

For the regular Indian Joe, a hatchback is usually the stepping stone into the four-wheeled world. More often than not, the first car one usually buys - is a hatchback and it does have it’s advantages. It is relatively easy to maneuver, is sufficiently peppy for the quick dash to the grocery store and is adequate for a humble family of four. Read More: 

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