Toyota Fortuner price hike to Rs 50,000 in January 2025
Wealth Leader Edition It's that time of year when automakers raise prices. Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Mahindra have all announced price hikes, citing rising input costs and stricter safety regulations. Toyota Kirloskar Motors has also joined the bandwagon. The company has hiked the prices of its popular 3-row SUV Fortuner from January 2025. The automaker has confirmed the price increase to Republic Auto. Toyota Fortuner price increase January 2025 Toyota Fortuner prices have been revised from Rs 35,000 to Rs 50,000 across all variant ranges. This includes standard Sigma and Legender versions as well as petrol and diesel variants. Starting from the base petrol 4×2 model with manual gearbox, the price has increased by Rs 35,000, taking the ex-showroom price to Rs 33.78 lakh. The Toyota Fortuner automatic version is priced at Rs 35,02,000 after the price hike. Fortuner petrol pearl white is priced higher. Prices start at Rs 33,58,000 and Rs 35,17,000 for the manual and automatic versions…
Hyundai Alcazar SUV price hike in India; check details
Hyundai India has increased prices across its entire range of models from January 2025. The Alcazar is available in four trims -- Executive, Prestige, Platinum and Signature -- with some price increases. Specific models include Signature Matte 1.5 Petrol DCT 6S dual tone, Signature Matte 1.5 Petrol DCT 7S dual tone, Signature 1.5 Petrol DCT 7S, Signature 1.5 Petrol DCT 6S and Executive Matte 1.5 Petrol 7S with a maximum price increase of Rs 15,000. Additionally, the prices of some Platinum models such as Platinum 1.5 MT Diesel 7S and Platinum Matte 1.5 MT Diesel 7S Dual Tone have been increased by Rs 10,000. Pricing for all other variants of Alcazar remains unchanged. Alcazar is available in a variety of exterior paints such as Abyss Black Pearl, Atlas White, Fire Red, Ranger Khaki, Rugged Jade Pearl, Rugged Jade Matte, Starry Night and Titan Gray Matte, as well as Alcazar with Abyss Truss white black roof. Hyundai's rivals include Tata Safari,…
Tata Punch price hike to Rs 17,000 in January 2025
Tata Panch: Pictures – Himal Chakraborty In 2024, the Tata Punch became the country's best-selling car (across all categories), breaking Maruti Suzuki's 40-year-old streak. This is a historical milestone for Tata Motors and one that is likely to reverberate for a long time. In January 2025, the Tata Punch price increases to Rs 17,090, depending on the variant. Let's take a look. Tata Punch price hike in January 2025 The base Pure MT variant has the lowest price increase at Rs 7,090. With this, the price range of the Tata Punch now starts from Rs 6,19,990, which was originally Rs 6,12,990. The variants such as Pure (O) MT, Adventure S MT, Adventure S AMT, Adventure+ S MT, Adventure+ S AMT, Accomplished+ MT and Accomplished+ AMT have a flat price increase of Rs 12,090. The Adventure MT, Adventure AMT, Adventure Rhythm MT and Adventure Rhythm AMT variants have also seen a price increase of Rs 17,090. Skylights now available With adventure…
Hyundai Creta N Line price hike in India by Rs 11,000
Hyundai has increased the prices of the sporty Creta N Line by Rs 11,000. The recent price increase applies to all models, including the N8 and N10. Hence, the Creta N Line now starts at Rs 16.93 lakh and goes up to Rs 20.56 lakh (ex-showroom). Buyers can choose from three single-tone colors – Titan Gray Matte, Atlas White and Abyss Black – as well as three two-tone options: Thunder Blue with Abyss Black roof, Shadow Gray with Abyss Black roof, Atlas White with abyss black roof. The Creta N Line competes with the GTX+ and X-Line versions of the Kia Seltos and is a worthy alternative to the MG Astor, Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun. Let’s take a look at some other key features of the performance-oriented Creta. Hyundai Creta N Line: Powertrain The sports version of Hyundai's best-selling SUV comes with the same 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine as the standard Creta. The engine develops 158bhp and 253Nm and…
Kia India announces price hike
Kia India mainstream product portfolio Soon, Kia India will launch Syros, offering a unique blend of design and features - later, we also expect Carens facelift and Carens EV Kia, one of India's leading premium carmakers, has just announced a price hike for its existing product line-up. This is a trend that almost all car manufacturers in India are currently following. Kia's updated prices will be effective from January 1, 2025, based on current prices. Kia price hike in India The Indian market has been growing and Kia has a good setup here. The product lineup starts with the Sonet sub 4m SUV, followed by the Seltos compact SUV, Carens premium MPV, EV6 electric crossover SUV, Carnival luxury minivan, and finally the EV9 electric flagship SUV. Kia India said prices across its product portfolio will increase by 2 per cent. Specific price increases for the company's locally manufactured and imported vehicles (EV6 and EV9) will be announced in early 2025.…
Toyota Innova Hycross price hike December 2024
Toyota Innova Hycross From a type perspective, the closest competitor to the Toyota Innova Hycross is the recently launched BYD eMAX 7 all-electric high-end MPV The third generation Innova, officially known as the Innova Hycross, is one of the most popular vehicles in the Indian premium car market. Its design blends elements of an SUV and an MPV and makes a strong case for itself as it appeals to both audiences. It remains India's first hybrid electric MPV and is the default choice for many chauffeur-driven customers. In December 2024, Toyota Innova Hycross quietly increased its price, which made the price of India's most popular high-end MPV among buyers rise. Not all variants of the Toyota Innova Hycross will see a uniform price hike. Let’s get into the details and see how expensive the Innova Hycross is. Innova Hycross price increase December 2024 At a time when many rival carmakers are offering year-end discounts, Toyota has increased the prices of…
Maruti MY25 price hike – Wef January 2025
New Maruti Brezza Steel, aluminum, chips: Cost culprits affecting Maruti's 25-year price hike Maruti Suzuki India Ltd plans to increase prices of its passenger car range from January 2025. This adjustment can be up to 4%, depending on the specific model/variant. This scheduled price change is driven by a variety of economic factors affecting the automotive industry. Rising input costs are the main driver of this adjustment. The cost of materials such as steel, aluminum and electronic components has risen sharply in recent quarters. These increases put upward pressure on production expenses and directly affect the overall cost structure of automobile manufacturing. Maruti sales November 2024 Logistics and inflation Operating expenses also contributed to the decision. Factors such as rising energy costs, increased logistics expenses and inflationary trends have led to a proportional rise in operating expenses. These inevitable financial challenges are being managed through targeted strategies to ensure viable business continuity. Cost optimization efforts remain the cornerstone of Maruti…
Hyundai India to hike prices by up to Rs 25,000 from 2019
According to a recent announcement by Hyundai Motor India, all MY25 models will carry a higher price tag from January 1, 2025. The price increase was due to higher input and logistics costs and unfavorable exchange rates. Hyundai India's model range includes Grand i10 Nios, i20, sporty i20 N Line, Aura, Verna and Ioniq 5 EV. The first three are hatchbacks, while Aura and Verna make up the company's sedan range. Apart from this, Hyundai also offers a wide range of SUVs (Sports Utility Vehicles) such as Exter, Venue, Creta, Creta N Line, Alcazar and Tucson. It is worth mentioning that the first modern car to pass the Bharat NCAP test last month was the Tucson, which received a 5-star safety rating for both adult and child occupant protection. The Hyundai Tucson comes standard with electronic stability control, rear seat ISOFIX mounts, three-point seat belts and six airbags. It also comes with Level 2 ADAS, tire pressure monitoring system, front…
Hyundai Verna gets price hike, gets rear spoiler
Hyundai India has launched a new update for its Verna mid-size sedan, adding a new Amazon Gray color option and a rear spoiler to the lineup. Along with these updates, the prices of all variants except the entry-level EX have been revised and are priced at Rs. 4000/- increased across the entire range. Verna now starts at Rs. The EX variant is priced at Rs 11 lakh and comes with a 1.5-litre petrol engine and manual gearbox. The top-spec SX(O) DT variant is priced at Rs 17.48 lakh and comes with a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine and dual-clutch automatic transmission.The addition of Amazon Gray expands the Verna's monotone color options to eight. The sedan also retains two dual-tone options - Atlas White with a black roof and Fire Red with a black roof - available only on the turbo petrol variant. Prices for single-tone and dual-tone options remain unchanged.The new rear spoiler features a split design that adds a different visual…
Toyota Innova Crysta price hike in India by Rs 10,000
Toyota Innova Crysta is a versatile MPV that is popular among Indian families and businesses for its spacious cabin, comfort and reliability. It is priced starting at Rs 19.99 lakh and is available in various variants (G, GX, GX Plus, VX and ZX). During this festive season, the prices of MPVs in our market have increased by Rs 10,000. However, only the Crysta GX+ variant (ex-showroom), which was added to the lineup in May this year, is affected by this price hike. The model is available in seven- and eight-seat configurations. After the price increase, the starting price of the 7-seater GX+ model is 21.49 million rupees and the 8-seater model is 21.54 million rupees. Both are ex-showroom prices. Also read: Toyota Hyryder SUV has a two-month waiting period in India The Toyota Innova Crysta GX+ has a clean, modern look, similar to other models in the range. However, what makes it unique is the silver surround piano black grille…
Mahindra XUV 3XO gets price hike for first time since launch
Nearly 6 months after launching the XUV 3XO in India, Mahindra has revised the prices of the car. Mahindra XUV 3XO is now priced at Rs 7.79 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base MX1 petrol-MT variant, an increase of Rs 30,000. While the price of the MX3 Pro remains the same, the MX2 Pro petrol variant is now Rs 25,000 more expensive. Like the MX1 petrol variant, the price of the AX5 variant with the 109bhp, 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine has been increased by Rs 30,000. On the other hand, the AX5 diesel variant is priced between Rs 12.19 lakh and Rs 12.99 lakh (both ex-showroom). Having said that, the top-spec AX7 is priced the same - starting from Rs 12.49 lakh to Rs 15.49 lakh (ex-showroom). Take a closer look at the revised pricing for the different versions of the XUV 3XO: Variants MT (ex showroom) exist(ex showroom) MX1 gasoline 7.79 Lakhs - MX2 diesel engine 9.99 Lakhs - MX2 Pro…
Price hike alert: Some Ford dealers are asking more than $100,000
It's not just dark horse cars that are seeing price hikes, some Ford Mustang GTs are selling for as much as $70,000 go through Brad Anderson September 18, 2024 14:30 The current flagship model of the Mustang family has a base MSRP of $60,635. A Sacramento dealer acquired the Mustang for the price of a Corvette Z06. Thankfully, there are dozens of dark horses that can be found at MSRP. The Ford Mustang has been an affordable muscle car for the masses for decades, but thanks to some very greedy dealers in the United States, buying the most popular 2024 model may cost a lot more than you expected. Dealer markups are the norm these days, especially for high-performance cars that are in high demand. However, we've seen some dealers mark up the latest generation of Mustangs for more than just a tidy profit. Some of the markups are downright robbery. Get ready, because we're in an era of Mustangs…
2025 Honda Accord gets dark SE trim, price hike
The 2025 Honda Accord is currently arriving at dealerships in the United States, and it has received a few updates. The biggest change is the new SE trim, which features black exterior accents, heated seats, and a sunroof. Prices increased across the board, ranging from $400 to $760. Honda has unveiled the 2025 Accord, which gets a redesigned lineup and a new SE trim. Prices have also increased by $400, starting at $28,295 before a $1,095 destination charge. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); Starting with the Accord SE, which is priced at $30,560 and replaces the previous EX trim, it is hailed as a sporty and expressive sedan that creates a dark ambience with black interior, black mirror caps, black shark fin antenna and black 17-inch alloy wheels. MORE: 2025 Honda Civic gets price hike, but gets new hybrid option Stepping inside, customers will…
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz facelift gets $1,600 price hike
The only model to see a price cut is the Santa Cruz XRT, which is now $100 cheaper than last year. go through Brad Anderson 11 hours ago Hyundai has made the 2025 Santa Cruz look tougher with several exterior changes. Buyers can choose between a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder and a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. The range-topping model is the Santa Cruz Limited AWD, priced at $42,500. The facelifted 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz will hit U.S. dealerships this summer, bringing with it some changes and a price hike. Last year, the entry-level Santa Cruz SE front-wheel drive was priced at $26,900 before $1,395 destination. This year, the Santa Cruz SE FWD starts at $28,500 before $1,395 destination. While the price increase is significant, the 2025 model does receive a host of updates, many of which are found inside the cabin. Read: 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz gets a sportier exterior and a nerdier interior Upgrades include a new instrument panel, an…
2024 Citroen C3 launched- price hike up to Rs 30,000, more
2024 Citroen C3 launchedCompared to its direct competitors, the 2024 Citroën C3 is the only model to feature a performance-oriented 110 PS turbo petrol engineFrench automaker Citroen has entered a new phase in its India business strategy. The company has just launched the Basalt Coupe SUV at a very competitive price starting at Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Now, the C3 Hatchback is all set to undergo a major revision by August 2024. Let’s take a look.2024 Citroen C3 launchedThe C3 Hatchback made Citroen a mainstream carmaker in India after selling the imported version of the C5 Aircross. The C3 Hatchback brought price competitiveness to its segment. But the company achieved this pricing by drastically cutting back on features and overall comfort.With the launch of the C3 hatchback, Citroën followed it up with the Shine model with some much-needed feature updates. However, this wasn’t the solution Citroën was hoping for to boost sales. Fast forward to August 2024, and Citroën has…