Top Car News In India This Week (May 12-16): 2025 Tata Altroz Facelift Unveiled, Kia Carens Clavis Claimed Fuel Efficiency Figures Out And MG Windsor EV Pro Reaches Dealership
We also spotted a Volkswagen 7-seater testing on Indian roads, besides two international updates on made-in-India Maruti cars
The past week in the Indian automotive scene had important happenings related to cars worth noting. Key highlights include the first major update to the Tata Altroz and official details on the new Kia Carens Clavis. There were several other updates, including a crash test of an India-made Maruti model, new models like Windsor Pro, 2025 Kodiaq arriving at showrooms and more. Here’s a detailed look at all the significant stories that made it to the news this week:
2025 Tata Altroz Facelift Revealed
The 2025 Tata Altroz Facelift was revealed this week ahead of its launch later this month. It gets a striking new look and new features. Unofficial bookings of the premium hatchback are open at some dealerships. Along with this, the carmaker has also revealed some key details about the upcoming premium hatchback.
2025 Kia Carens Clavis Claimed Fuel Efficiency Revealed
Kia has revealed the claimed fuel efficiency figures of the Carens Clavis. The premium MPV is available with three engine options including petrol, turbo-petrol and diesel, and it turns out to be most fuel-efficient with its diesel manual setup.
MG Windsor EV Pro Reaches Dealership
MG Windsor EV Pro arrived at dealerships the week. It is essentially the new top-spec Essence Pro variant of the EV, with a bigger battery pack delivering much more claimed range than before. It gets subtle cosmetic updates including new colour options, besides added features like V2L, V2V and ADAS.
Made-in-India Maruti Fronx Crash Tested By Japan NCAP
The Maruti Fronx was crash-tested by Japan NCAP and it scored a high safety rating. The made-in-India crossover has been on sale in Japan since October 2024 and has some notable changes over the India-spec model.
Volkswagen Tayron Spotted In India
The Volkswagen Tayron R-Line has been spotted undisguised on Indian roads. This is the 7-seater version of the Tiguan R-Line, which debuted in India on April 14. While there’s no official confirmation on its India arrival yet, seeing it testing here sparks speculations of a possible launch sometime soon.
2025 Skoda Kodiaq Deliveries Begin
The 2025 Skoda Kodiaq is now available at dealerships and its deliveries are underway. The premium Czech SUV was launched in India in April, with prices starting from Rs 46.89 lakh (ex-showroom). It gets a fresh new design, and more modern features and is available in two variants: Sportline and Selection LK.
Citroen C3 Gets A CNG Option
The Citroen C3 is now available with a retrofitted CNG kit. With this CNG option, the C3 offers a claimed mileage of 28.1 km/kg. It is priced at a high premium over the NA petrol variants.
Maruti Suzuki Dzire Launched In South Africa
The made-in-India Maruti Suzuki Dzire has been launched in South Africa with a similar design silhouette as the India-spec model. However, it lacks some essential convenience and safety features offered in the Indian version. It also gets a better CVT(Continuously Variable Transmission) automatic gearbox replacing the AMT (automated manual transmission) option.
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