share tweet share share e-mail The Japanese automaker's subcompact SUV Nissan Magnite is set to get an update this year. The carmaker has confirmed that the updated Magnite will go on sale on October 4 and announced official pricing. To pique buyer interest, the company released a teaser video highlighting some of its design changes. The new 2024 Nissan Magnite facelift will get a slightly revised front grille, headlamps with L-shaped LED DRLs and a new bumper. The updated version will also feature newly designed six-spoke two-tone alloy wheels and revised taillight clusters. read: Nissan to launch Hyundai Creta Rival SUV in India Minor changes are expected inside the cabin, such as new fabric upholstery and updated color accents, while the rest of the interior layout and features will remain largely unchanged. Mechanical changes are also not expected, as the 2024 Nissan Magnite facelift will continue to offer the same 72bhp, 1.0L naturally aspirated petrol engine and 100bhp, 1.0L turbo…
2024 Nissan Magnite facelift teaser The Nissan Magnite is about to receive its first major update, this time with new alloy wheels, upgraded LED daytime running lights and a revised interior The Nissan Magnite is about to get its first major upgrade four years after it was first launched in 2020. Nissan will launch the facelifted Magnite on October 4, 2024. Ahead of the official launch, the company has released a teaser of the upcoming sub-4-meter SUV, drawing our attention to the updates to its exterior and interior. 2024 Nissan Magnite facelift teaser Currently, the Nissan Magnite is a popular model in the sub-4-meter segment with an average monthly sales of about 2,500 units. It was also the only model in the company's portfolio before the X-Trail arrived in India recently. To further boost its demand, Nissan India is actively testing the 2024 Magnite with several feature updates, while it will continue to be powered by the same engine lineup.…
share tweet share share e-mail The first teaser of the upcoming Volkswagen Ao compact SUV has been released, which will make its global debut in 2025. The model will be positioned below the Taigun in Volkswagen's global portfolio and will be launched first in the Brazilian market. Its official name has not yet been announced, but the new Volkswagen compact SUV will most likely be named "Volkswagen Yeh". It will also come to other emerging markets; however, there is no official news about its launch in India. The new Volkswagen Ao compact SUV will be based on the MQB-A0-IN variable platform, which is designed to meet all the requirements of emerging markets. Because this highly localized architecture supports different body styles and wheelbases, it helps improve efficiency and economies of scale and can produce more products at a faster rate. The MQB-A0-IN adopts a transverse engine installation, which is slightly tilted forward, and the distance from the middle of the…
share tweet share share e-mail Kia India has started teasing its upcoming new Carnival MPV and EV9 electric SUV to grab buyers' attention. Prices of both the models will be announced on October 3 and deliveries are expected to start before Diwali 2024. The vehicles will initially be shipped to India via the CBU (complete vehicle assembly) route. However, the company plans to start assembling the new Carnival locally at a later stage. Some Kia dealers have already started accepting bookings for the MPV at a pre-sale price of Rs 1 lakh. As fully imported models, the 2024 Kia Carnival MPV and EV9 are expected to be priced at around Rs 50 lakh and over Rs 10 lakh respectively (ex-showroom price). While the Carnival has no direct competitor in India, the EV9 will compete with the BMW iX, which is priced at Rs 14 lakh. Kia Carnival trailer The official teaser of the new Carnival confirms that the MPV will…
The upcoming Jawa 42 is expected to be powered by the 334cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine that is used in the Jawa 350. Jawa has teased the upcoming launch of its upgraded neo-classic model 42, which will be launched in India on September 3. The upcoming Jawa 42 will be all-new compared to the existing 42 that Jawa launched a while ago and is expected to have new colour options and revised styling to make it stand out. The latest update brings engine tweaks and more comfortable seats. The current Jawa 42 is powered by a J-Panther 294.72cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that produces 27bhp of power and 26.84Nm of peak torque, while the new Jawa 42 is expected to feature a 334cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine that is used in the Jawa 350. In the Jawa 350, the 334cc Alpha-2 engine produces 22.2bhp of power at 7,000rpm and 28.2Nm of peak torque at 5,000rpm, and the drivetrain is handled by a 6-speed…
The third-generation Honda Amaze compact sedan is expected to make its global debut before the end of 2024. However, from the first exterior photos of the sedan, we can see smoked taillights, a reversing camera, and a shark fin antenna at the rear. Apart from this, the test car also offers three headrests for the rear-seat passengers, while the overall silhouette remains the same as the current version. A larger standalone touchscreen is expected to find a place in the new Amaze compared to the 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system in the existing Amaze version. Other expected features include a fully digital console as well as six airbags as standard. The upcoming Amaze will ride on the same platform used by the Elevate SUV and City sedan, albeit with some modifications. The third-generation Amaze will have a shorter wheelbase compared to the City sedan (2,600 mm) and Elevate SUV (2,650 mm). The Amaze currently has a wheelbase of 2,470 mm. Also…
Mahindra is all set to launch the new Thar Roxx SUV in India on August 15. While the previous teaser showed the exterior of the SUV, the latest teaser confirms the presence of a fully digital instrument cluster, and a large touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay – which could be borrowed from the new Mahindra XUV 3XO. The interior of the vehicle looks more premium thanks to the soft leatherette finish on the dashboard. Other features include ventilated seats, beige upholstery, automatic climate control, Harman Kardon music system, and a panoramic sunroof. We expect the top-end variants of the Thar Roxx to come with premium features like a panoramic sunroof, while the base and mid-spec variants may get a single-pane sunroof. In terms of safety, the Thar Roxx can be equipped with up to 6 airbags, 360-degree camera, front and rear parking sensors, keyless entry, cruise control, electronic stability control, hill-start control, ABS with EBD, and ADAS…
