Most Important Car News Over The Week: New Nissan And Volkswagen SUV Launches, Glimpses Of Upcoming Kia And Mahindra SUVs And More
The past week, despite being slow, had important updates, including official confirmation, spy shots, teasers, and two new launches from Nissan and Volkswagen
The past week has had a few interesting updates in the Indian car market. Nissan just stepped into the most competitive SUV space in India. We also had a new launch from Volkswagen alongside multiple teasers, spy shots, and official updates about Kia, Mahindra, and Toyota cars. Here’s a quick roundup of all that happened:
Nissan Tekton Launched
Nissan launched the Tekton SUV, which is the platform sibling of the Renault Duster. The Tekton has been termed the “Baby Patrol” as it borrows some styling cues from the flagship Patrol SUV in the global markets. The Tekton shares the same powertrain and ruggedness as the Duster, except with a more sophisticated look. Moreover, the Tekton is here to take on the likes of Creta, Seltos, and Sierra. If that makes you curious about it, check out our launch story.
Volkswagen Tayron Gets A New Variant
Finally, Volkswagen India has launched a standard and more affordable version of the Tayron R-line, called the Tayron Life. The Tayron has a similar look, although it comes with a two-row seating layout. It shares almost the same interior and powertrain as the R-line spec, except for a few misses. This helps the Tayron Life undercut the Tayron R-Line by Rs 5 lakh.
Nissan Tekton Gets 5-Star Bharat NCAP Rating
Being a platform twin to the Duster, the Nissan Tekton has added a feather to its hat right at launch. The crash test result and rating of the Renault Duster have been extended to the Tekton. Hence, the Tekton is now a 5-star safety rating in both Adult and Child Occupant Protection. Check out the detailed result here.
Kia Syros EV Sorento Hybrid Teased
The Kia Syros EV has been confirmed to launch in a few weeks, and the Sorento SUV, which could be Kia’s first SUV with a hybrid powertrain, is also expected to reach our shores later this year. Both these products will play an important role for Kia as the Syros EV will sit as a more accessible electric vehicle in Kia’s line up, and the Sorento hybrid will make a distinct rival against the competitors in this segment. To know more in detail, check out this article.
Mahindra BE 07 Spied
The Mahindra BE 07 was spotted testing on public roads. The BE 07 is going to have a more conventional SUV look as compared to the unique coupe-like styling of the BE 6 and XEV 9E. The spy shot suggests some of its key design details, one of which is the frameless doors, as in some luxury cars. Other than that, it could be available with three battery pack options, like the XEV 9S has today.
Toyota Hilux Launch Confirmed
The highly anticipated new-generation Toyota Hilux’s launch date is out. The Hilux pickup was spotted on a TVC shoot happening on public roads previously. The Hilux will be stepping into its 9th generation, with a bold front look, rugged styling, and a modern interior design. To know more about the new Hilux and its launch date, head out to this story.