Built on the MQB platform, the model further builds on its strengths of safety, driving dynamics, comfort, and technology, the automaker said in a statement.
The auto major currently manufactures three-door Jimny at its Gurugram plant and exports to Middle East and African markets.
Margin recovery in UVs, prudent capital allocation should help improve return ratios
The model, which the company refers to as a recreational vehicle (RV), is set to be launched in the first quarter of next year.
MG Motor India on Wednesday reported a 40 per cent decline in retail sales to 2,481 units in November 2021, as the production was adversely impacted by the ongoing semiconductor shortage.
Riding on new SUV Punch, it zips past M&M, Hyundai and Kia
The company currently sells Vitara Brezza and S-Cross in the SUV segment
The prices are introductory and would hold for deliveries this year.
Tata Motors on Monday expanded its product range in the country with the unveiling of its sub-compact SUV Punch. The company plans to launch the model on October 20, and has commenced bookings on its website and sales network across the country for Rs 21,000. The Punch, which would sit below Nexon in the company's product line up, comes with a 1.2 litre petrol engine mated to both manual and automatic transmissions. The model comes with SUV attributes like tall seating, high ground clearance, 370 mm water wading capability and traction feature to aid recovery in off road situations. "As we have seen over the last few years, SUVs today have gone beyond just mere size and it is more about attitude and expression. People have been looking for a smaller SUV or a sub-compact SUV which is relatively a wide space. Punch has been designed keeping in mind the customer requirements," Tata Motors PVBU Vice-President (Sales, Marketing & Customer Care) Rajan Amba told PTI. Customers are these
German luxury carmaker Audi is seeking to accelerate its sales growth in India with the launch of its all-new Q5 SUV, one of its volume drivers next month, according to a senior company official
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Homegrown auto major Tata Motors on Monday said it will launch its mini SUV Punch in the ongoing festive season. Punch is based on the H2X concept, which Tata Motors had showcased at the Auto Expo 2020. It will be positioned below the company's compact SUV Nexon and is expected to hit the market around Diwali this year. Slated for "national launch this festive season", Tata Motors in a statement said Punch will offer a mix of "tough utility with sporting dynamics". It, however, did not disclose further details. Tata Motors President Passenger Vehicle Business Unit Shailesh Chandra said, "Tata PUNCH, as the name suggests, is an energetic vehicle with a capability to go anywhere". He further said, "True to the SUV genes of all Tata Motors' products and catering to the needs of customers, who are looking for a compact city car with pure SUV characteristics, Punch will be the fourth addition to our SUV family, widening the range of options for all to choose from". It is the first SUV
MG Motor India on Wednesday unveiled its upcoming mid-sized SUV, Astor equipped with personal artificial intelligence (AI) assistant and level 2 autonomous driving technology.
The C5 Aircross is a comfy but pricey launch by the French car-maker
Home-grown auto major Mahindra and Mahindra on Monday unveiled a new visual identity, including a brand-new logo, exclusively for its SUV portfolio, ahead of the launch of its much awaited SUV, XUV700
MG Motor India on Monday launched a seven-seater version of its SUV Gloster Savvy tagged at Rs 37.28 lakh (ex-showroom). The new variant of the SUV would strengthen the Gloster range and provide customers with the power to choose from a broader range of variants. The automaker currently sells the model with six-seat configuration. "We are introducing the Gloster Savvy with a 7-seater configuration in response to requests from our customers. With this addition to the existing Gloster Savvy with 6-seater configuration, we are offering our customers the power to choose a vehicle as per their needs and preferences," MG Motor India Chief Commercial Officer Gaurav Gupta said in a virtual launch event. Under the hood, the new Gloster Savvy trim, like its six-seat counterpart, comes with a two-litre twin turbo diesel engine generating 200 PS power and 480 Nm of peak torque. It features multiple driving modes enabled with Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) and a BorgWarner Transfer c
German premium car maker Audi announced a slew of charging options and benefits, including a complimentary wall box AC charger ahead of launch of its e-SUV e-tron 50, e-tron 55 and e-tron Sportback 55
Hyundai's latest seven-seater is aimed at customers who demand more than what the Creta or the Santa Fe offers
Citroen has partnered with CarWale for last-mile delivery of its flagship vehicle model, the new Citroen C5 Aircross SUV
Auto firms line up launches as segment gains traction