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Toyota Introduces Custom Minivans: Toyota X-Van Gear and Vellfire Spacious Lounge

Toyota Auto Body, a subsidiary of Toyota, has built two impressive minivans that will be showcased at the upcoming 2023 Tokyo Motor Show, now known as the Japan Mobility Show. These minivans, known as the Toyota X-Van Gear Concept and Vellfire Spacious Lounge Concept, offer unique designs and serve different purposes.

The X-Van Gear Concept stands out as it combines off-road characteristics with a spacious interior. While there are other minivans targeting those who enjoy the outdoors, this one has its own advantages. One notable feature is the absence of B-pillars, which allows for easier access and maneuverability.


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2023 Tata Harrier & Safari Facelift Revealed, Bookings Open


Both SUVs get modern styling updates, and bigger displays in the cabin but carry the same diesel engine option

2023 Tata Harrier & Safari Revealed

  • Bookings for both SUVs are open for a token amount of Rs 25,000.

  • Both SUVs get design changes front and rear.

  • Main change is the new connected lighting setups with dynamic functionalities.

  • Cabins also get revamped with a new dashboard design and Tata’s new backlit steering wheel.

  • The facelifted Harrier is expected to be priced from Rs 15 lakh (ex-showroom), and the facelifted Safari from Rs 16 lakh (ex-showroom).

Tata has revealed the 2023 Harrier and Safari facelifts, ahead of the launch and has now started taking orders of both SUVs for a token amount of Rs 25,000. Both SUVs get major design changes inside and out and get a few feature additions. If you are looking to buy one of these, you can make your booking through Tata’s website or via an authorised dealership.

Updated Design

Both SUVs have received similar design upgrades. These changes include a redesigned grille, sleek indicators, Nexon and Nexon EV-like vertically stacked split LED headlights and an elongated LED DRL strip running across the width of the bonnet.

The rear profile of both SUVs gets a connected LED tail lamp setup with a welcome animation, and the font used for the Safari badge has been changed. Harrier’s taillamps also feature a Z-shaped light signature. Both also get a revised bumper and a more prominent skid plate.

Also Read: 2023 Tata Nexon vs Rivals: Specifications Compared

The side profile of both SUVs are now neater but the overall design is still the same. The updated Safari gets new 19-inch alloy wheels and the Harrier also gets new 18-inch black alloy wheels with aerodynamic inserts.

Redesigned Cabin

Both SUVs get similar-looking refreshed cabins. The dashboards get layered designs with curves at the bottom. The Harrier also gets different coloured cabins based on the exterior shade. These cabins get a new 4-spoke steering wheel with a backlit Tata logo, a bigger 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display and an ambient lighting strip running across the width of the dashboard.

2023 Tata Safari Touch-based AC Panel

It also gets a new layout for the touch-based climate control panel with just two toggles. The central console gets a new dial for the drive modes and terrain modes that also has a display.

In terms of colour schemes, Tata will offer multiple themes for the cabin depending on the variant and exterior colour chosen, as seen with the facelifted Nexon and Nexon EV.

New Variants

Both the SUVs get new nomenclature for variants, similar to the new Nexon and Nexon EV. The 2023 Harrier is being offered in four broad variants: Smart, Pure, Fearless and Adventure, and the Safari facelift now also comes in four broad variants: Smart, Pure, Adventure and Accomplished. Both these SUVs also get respective dark editions in the form of exterior colour options.

No New Powertrain

2023 Tata Safari Gear Shifter

Both SUVs retain the 2-litre diesel engine (170PS/350Nm) with a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic transmission. The automatic variants come with paddle shifters and an electronic parking brake. However, Tata is still expected to introduce its 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine on these facelifted SUVs in the near future.

Features & Safety

2023 Tata Harrier 12.3-inch Touchscreen Infotainment System

With this update, both the Harrier and Safari can get a host of feature updates besides the larger displays for the driver’s cluster and the infotainment system. Both also now come with dual-zone climate control and gesture-controlled powered tailgate. Existing features include wireless phone charging, powered adjustable and ventilated front seats (ventilated second row as well for the 6-seater Safari), cruise control and a panoramic sunroof.

2023 Tata Safari 12.3-inch Digital Driver's Display

In terms of passenger safety, they can get up to seven airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control (ESC), tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), 360-degree camera, and a suite of ADAS (advanced driver assistance system) features. The 2023 Harrier and Safari add the convenience of adaptive cruise control to the list of ADAS benefits.

Price & Rivals

2023 Tata Safari & Tata Harrier

Tata can launch the facelifted Harrier and Safari sometime in November. The 2023 Harrier is expected to be priced from Rs 15 lakh (ex-showroom) and will continue to rival the Mahindra XUV700, MG Hector and Jeep Compass. The 2033 Safari on the other hand, can be priced from Rs 16 lakh (ex-showroom) and will go up against the Mahindra XUV700, MG Hector Plus and Hyundai Alcazar.

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Save Up To Rs 65,000 On Maruti Arena Models This September

Save Up To Rs 65,000 On Maruti Arena Models This September

Some premium Arena models, like the Maruti Ertiga and Brezza do not carry any benefits

After Nexa cars, Maruti has also rolled out its September offers for Arena models, which are valid throughout the month. The highest benefits are being offered with the Maruti Celerio and Swift, followed by other Arena models. That said, premium Arena models like the Brezza and Ertiga are not eligible for discounts.

Alto 800

Since the Maruti Alto 800 has already been discontinued, these discounts apply to its remaining inventory.

The exchange bonus mentioned above applies to both regular petrol and CNG models of the Alto 800, save for its base-spec Std variant.

Towards the end of its lifecycle, the Alto 800 was retailed from Rs 3.54 lakh to Rs 5.13 lakh.

Alto K10

Benefits mentioned in the table apply to all petrol manual variants of the Alto K10.

For AMT and CNG models, the cash discount comes down to Rs 20,000, while all other benefits remain the same.

Maruti Alto K10 is priced from Rs 3.99 lakh to Rs 5.96 lakh.

S-Presso

The discounts mentioned in the table for the S-Presso are applicable to its top-spec VXi manual, VXi+ manual, and CNG variants.

The cash discount reduces to Rs 30,000 for lower-spec Std and LXi trims, and for AMT variant as well.

The Maruti S-Presso is priced between Rs 4.26 lakh and Rs 6.12 lakh.

Celerio

The discounts mentioned in the table are only valid on mid-spec VXi, ZXi, and top-spec ZXi+ variants of the Maruti Celerio.

For the CNG model, the cash discount is reduced to Rs 35,000, and the same drops to Rs 30,000 for the base-spec LXi and the AMT variants of the hatchback.

Maruti retails the Celerio in the price range of Rs 5.37 lakh to Rs 7.14 lakh.

Wagon R

Cash offer of Rs 30,000 mentioned for the Wagon R is only valid on its 1-litre base-spec LXi, mid-spec VXi, and CNG models.

The 1.2-litre petrol manual model, meanwhile, gets a cash discount of Rs 25,000. It further reduces to Rs 15,000 for AMT models of both 1-litre and 1.2-litre engine options.

That exchange bonus value is only applicable if the car traded in is less than 7 year old. If older, that benefit reduces to Rs 15,000.

The Wagon R is priced from Rs 5.55 lakh to Rs 7.43 lakh.

Swift

These benefits only apply to base-spec LXi and mid-spec VXi petrol manual variants of the Maruti Swift.

All other petrol variants of the Swift get a reduced cash discount of Rs 25,000.

The CNG variants of the Swift can only be had with a cash discount of Rs 25,000.

Also, a reduced exchange bonus of Rs 15,000 is being offered if you’re trading a model older than seven years for the new Swift, else you’re eligible for a Rs 20,000 exchange bonus.

For the Swift special edition, customers will have to shell out Rs 33,400 extra. You can still avail a cash discount of Rs 1,600, and other benefits remain unchanged.

The Maruti Swift is priced from Rs 5.99 lakh to Rs 9.03 lakh.

Dzire

The Dzire can only be had with an exchange bonus of Rs 10,000, which applies on all variants, save for the CNG.

The Maruti Dzire is priced between Rs 6.51 lakh to Rs 9.39 lakh.

Eeco

The discounts mentioned in the table are valid on all variants of the Maruti Eeco.

The Maruti Eeco is priced from Rs 5.27 lakh to Rs 5.53 lakh.

Notes

Discounts may vary depending on the state and city, please contact your nearest Maruti Arena dealership for more details.
All prices are ex-showroom Delhi.

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New Kia Forte Spied For The First Time, Could Be Called K4

A mystery awaits us, my friends. This particular set of automotive spy photos presents a vehicle that has not been seen before and carries sparse information about it. Kia deserves acknowledgment for their ability to keep secrets.

Based on our deductions, we believe that this camouflaged sedan is the forthcoming Kia Forte of the next generation. However, we use this name loosely because the Forte goes by the name Cerato in certain markets. Additionally, there are rumours that it might be called K4 once the covers are removed. There is also a chance that it could be referred to as K3, which is yet another name for the current Forte in specific regions. This adds to the confusion since Kia recently unveiled a new K3 sedan in Mexico, although that K3 is an upgraded version of the subcompact Rio. Notably, the car captured in these photos appears to be larger. Therefore, regardless of the badge it ends up donning, it is clear that this is an evolution of the Forte. Are we all on the same page?