Top India Car News Of The Week: Mahindra Steals The Spotlight On Independence Day
Multiple limited edition launches also managed to grab attention over the past week
Independence Day has concluded and like every year for us auto journalists, it was Mahindra who made headlines with not one or two, but four concept unveils. In addition to that, we also witnessed multiple special editions being launched to capitalize on the upcoming festive season sales. Tesla also opened its second outlet in India, while a hatchback got some much needed feature updates.
Mahindra Unveils Four Concepts And A New Platform
Mahindra made plenty of noise by unveiling four concepts on August 15, namely Vision S, Vision T, Vision X and Vision SXT. Along with these concepts, the SUV maker has taken the wraps off its new platform, which supports multiple body styles and powertrain options. There is a lot to know about these and you can read about them by clicking on these links below:
Mahindra BE 6 Batman Edition Launched
If you’re someone who grew up reading and watching Batman, then this one is for you. Mahindra, in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, has revealed the BE 6 Batman Black Edition, where it gets plenty of Batman-specific touches to satisfy the fan boy in you. The best part is it has been launched and you can check out the price and other details here.
Skoda Slavia, Kylaq And Kushaq Get A Limited Edition
2025 marks Skoda India’s 25th anniversary in the Indian market, and to commemorate this moment, the Czech carmaker has introduced a limited edition for the Slavia, Kushaq and Slavia. All three cars get an important feature update and some minor cosmetic tweaks at no extra cost. You can check out more details about these special editions here.
Maruti Grand Vitara Phantom Blaq Edition Unveiled
Maruti has joined the trend of other carmakers by offering a matte colour in the Grand Vitara. However, unlike other models, this edition gets a matte wrap to give it a dapper look. It also gets blacked-out elements on the grille and alloys to gel with the theme. To know which variant this edition is based on and for more details, click here.
Citroen C3 Gets A More Feature-Loaded Top-End Variant
The Citroen C3 has now got some much-needed feature updates with the introduction of the new top-spec X Shine variant. This variant now comes with added features like cruise control, push-button start and an optional 360-degree camera. But the bigger talking point about the C3 is its price cut, details of which can be found here.
Tata Punch EV Gets Some Updates
The Tata Punch EV has got some updates in the form of two new colours, which look super cool. But changes go more than skin deep as the charging time for the Punch EV is now improved and quicker. All details of the updated Tata Punch EV can be found here.
Next-gen Hyundai Venue Launch Date Out!
The next-gen 2025 Hyundai Venue has been spotted testing on multiple occasions on our shores. And now, the Korean marque has given us a date on when it is set to take the wraps off. The upcoming Venue will get a heavily restyled exterior and a brand new cabin with more features. Check it out here.
Renault Kiger Facelift Launch Date Revealed
After giving the Triber a much-needed facelift, Renault has now shifted its focus to the Kiger, which is also due for an update. The French carmaker is all set to launch the facelifted Kiger on August 24. One can expect design revisions to the exterior and interior, along with some feature additions.
Tesla Opens Its Second Outlet In India
Tesla fanboys in New Delhi can now check out the Model Y as the carmaker has opened its second outlet in the National Capital. Order books are open, and deliveries are set to commence from the last quarter of 2025. If you’re unable to visit and want to check out Tesla’s Delhi store in images, check out this report.