Top India Car News That Mattered From The Past Week: Mahindra Scorpio N Gets A Key Safety Update, Kia Carens Clavis EV India Unveil Date Out And Tata Harrier EV Full Prices And Bharat NCAP Result Announced

Old diesel and petrol car owners driving in Delhi should be cautious as they will be denied fuel after July 1, 2025

The past week has had important updates in the Indian car industry. Tata finally announced the full price list and detailed features for the 2025 Tata Harrier EV, which has been crash tested by Bharat NCAP. Meanwhile, Mahindra updated the Scorpio N with an ADAS suite and introduced a new variant. There were also luxury launches from Audi and Mercedes.

In addition, we received several updates on upcoming cars from Mahindra, Kia, and VinFast, along with service benefits for Hyundai cars. There was also an important update from the government that you shouldn’t miss. Here’s everything that happened.

Updated Mahindra Scorpio N Launched With ADAS

Mahindra has updated the Scorpio N top-spec Z8 L variant with an ADAS suite. It has also launched a new Z8 T variant priced at Rs 20.29 lakh (ex-showroom). The new variant offers all the features except for two equipment, including the ADAS. There have, however, been no changes to the powertrain options.

2025 Tata Harrier EV Full Prices Revealed

Tata Motors announced the full prices of the 2025 Harrier EV, including both its rear-wheel drive and all wheel drive variants. The prices for the flagship SUV range from Rs 21.49 lakh to Rs 27.49 lakh for the RWD trims, and the top-spec AWD trim costs Rs 28.99 lakh. The variant-wise features and colour options have also been revealed.

Upcoming Mahindra XUV700 Facelift Spied

The upcoming Mahindra XUV700 facelift has been spotted twice this week, revealing key production-spec exterior and interior updates. It features a redesigned front grille, refreshed headlamps, and new alloy wheels. Inside, the major highlight is a new triple-screen layout for the dashboard.

Audi Q7 Signature Edition Launched In India

Audi has launched the Q7 Signature Edition in India, priced the same as the top-spec Technology variant. It gets minor cosmetic additions like LED puddle lamps displaying the Audi logo, dark-finished alloy wheels, and a few accessories. There are no mechanical or feature changes, and it’s available in limited numbers.

Honda City Sport Arrives At Dealerships

The new Honda City Sport has reached dealerships. This edition of the popular sedan commands a Rs 49,000 premium over the V variant it is based on. It brings several cosmetic updates while no changes have been made to its existing powertrain or features compared to the regular City.

Tata Harrier EV Crash Tested By Bharat NCAP

The Tata Harrier EV has secured a 5-star safety rating for both adult and child protection in Bharat NCAP crash tests. The results are similar to its rival, the Mahindra XEV 9e. It achieved a full score for adult safety and 45 out of 49 for child safety, making it one of the highest-rated models tested so far. 

Kia Carens Clavis EV India Reveal Date Confirmed

Kia will unveil the Carens Clavis EV in India on July 15. It will be the carmaker’s first-ever mass-market electric MPV, and is expected to carry a handful of the design elements and features as its ICE counterpart, except for a few EV-specific tweaks. The prices of this electric Kia MPV could be announced on the day of its reveal.

India-spec VinFast VF6 And VinFast VF7 Colour Options Revealed

VinFast confirmed showcasing the India-spec VF6 and VF7 electric SUVs at mall displays in 11 cities across India. The Vietnamese carmaker has also confirmed that both models will be offered in four monotone colour options, with the VF7 also getting an additional hue that isn’t disclosed as yet.

Hyundai India Kicks Off Nationwide Monsoon Service Camp

Hyundai India has launched a nationwide Monsoon Service Camp running from June 25 to July 20, 2025, across all authorised service centres. The campaign offers a free checkup for Hyundai cars alongside several other discounts on extended warranty, labour and wear‑and‑tear parts.

Mercedes-AMG GT 63 And GT 63 Pro Launched 

Mercedes-AMG has launched the GT 63 and GT 63 Pro in India, priced at Rs 3 crore and Rs 3.65 crore (ex-showroom), respectively. Both models get a 4-litre twin-turbo V8, which helps the two sports cars go from 0-100 kmph in just 3.2 seconds. The carmaker has also shared the delivery schedule for the two cars.

No Fuel For Old Vehicles In Delhi

Starting from July 1, 2025, all fuel pumps in Delhi will stop selling fuel to diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years. The fuel stations will use number plate recognition cameras to check vehicle age, and violators may face action. The rule will expand to more NCR cities in phases from November 1.

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