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Mahindra Scorpio N And Classic Outperform Hyundai Creta In October 2023 Compact SUV Sales

It was a strong growth month for the Kia Seltos as well which was the third best-selling compact SUV

Hyundai Creta, Mahindra Scorpio N, Mahindra Scorpio Classic

The festive sales of October 2023 were not as much of a boon as some carmakers expected and it reflects in the performance of the compact SUV segment, which experienced a month-on-month (MoM) improvement of a little over 5 percent. Among the gainers were the Mahindra Scorpio N and Mahindra Scorpio Classic, the duo’s collective tally surpassing even the Hyundai Creta. The model wise details for October 2023 are listed below:

Compact SUVs & crossovers
 

October 2023

September 2023

MoM Growth

Market share current(%)

Market share (% last year)

YoY mkt share (%)

Average sales (6 months)

Mahindra Scorpio

13578

11846

14.62

21.09

19.15

1.94

9975

Hyundai Creta

13077

12717

2.83

20.32

30.58

-10.26

13949

Kia Seltos

12362

10558

17.08

19.21

25.17

-5.96

7642

Maruti Grand Vitara

10834

11736

-7.68

16.83

20.73

-3.9

9956

Honda Elevate

4957

5685

-12.8

7.7

N.A.

N.A.

1418

Toyota Hyryder

3987

3804

4.81

6.19

243.1

-236.91

3307

Skoda Kushaq

2447

2260

8.27

3.8

4.35

-0.55

2174

Volkswagen Taigun

2219

1586

39.91

3.44

6.06

-2.62

1709

MG Astor

890

901

-1.22

1.38

4.56

-3.18

826

Total

64351

61093

5.33

        

Key Takeaways

  • As aforementioned, the sales data for the Mahindra Scorpio puts it at the top of the segment but those numbers include both versions of the SUV – Scorpio N and Scorpio Classic. It witnessed a MoM growth of nearly 15 percent and crossed the 13,000 unit sales mark.

  • The usual segment topper – Hyundai Creta – enjoyed comparatively stable sales for October 2023, also crossing the 13,000 unit sales mark. Its MoM sales grew by just under 3 percent.

  • Following the launch of the facelift, the demand for the Kia Seltos continues to grow as it retakes its podium spot on this list with over 12,000 units sold, far higher than its average monthly demand for the previous 6 months.

Related: Hyundai Creta vs Kia Seltos

  • Next and the only other compact SUV to enjoy a 5-figure monthly demand according to SIAM data is the Maruti Grand Vitara. However, its October 2023 figures witnessed a MoM drop of nearly 8 percent. Meanwhile, its non-identical twin, the Toyota Hyryder enjoyed a small MoM growth of just under 5 percent with nearly 4,000 units sold.

  • The fifth-best selling compact SUV of October 2023 was the relatively new entrant – the Honda Elevate. However, it too witness a drop in its MoM figures as the dropped below the 5,000 units mark.

  • Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun enjoyed similar sales for the previous month, but it was a big improvement for the latter with a MoM growth of nearly 40 percent. 

  • The MG Astor’s sales remained stable and low, still not crossing into the 1,000 monthly sales mark.

  • Upcoming Cars in India 2023

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2023 Tata Harrier Facelift Launched, Prices Start From Rs 15.49 Lakh

Updated exterior, bigger screens, more features, but still a diesel-only SUV

Tata Harrier facelift

  • The 2023 Harrier is priced between Rs 15.49 lakh and Rs xx lakh (introductory, ex-showroom).

  • Tata is offering it in 4 broad variants: Smart, Pure, Fearless and Adventure.

  • The 2-litre diesel engine has been retained with manual and automatic transmissions.

  • Improved driving dynamics in terms of steering and suspension.

  • Gets a bigger touchscreen, more safety features and a refreshed cabin.

After many months of spotting the test mules and shortly after its official unveiling, the 2023 Tata Harrier facelift has finally been launched. This is the most comprehensive update for the mid-size SUV since its debut in 2019. It is being offered in 4 broad variants: Smart, Pure, Fearless and Adventure, and is priced from Rs 15.49 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom) onwards. Here’s everything new on the Harrier facelift:

Prices

2023 Tata Harrier Variants

Introductory prices (ex-showroom)

Smart

Rs 15.49 lakh

Pure

Rs 16.99 lakh

Pure+

Rs 18.69 lakh

Adventure

Rs 20.19 lakh

Adventure

Rs 21.69 lakh

Fearless

Rs 22.99 lakh

Fearless+

Rs 24.49 lakh

Automatic Variants

  

Pure+, Adventure+, Fearless, Fearless+

From Rs 19.99 lakh

#Dark Variants

  

Pure+, Adventure+, Fearless, Fearless+

From Rs 19.99 lakh

Tata has only shared the starting prices for all the different variants of the Harrier facelift and the full price list is expected to be revealed soon.

A Revamped Look

Tata has thoroughly tweaked the design of the Harrier while still keeping it recognisable. It now comes with a connected DRL setup, a new sleeker grille, vertically stacked LED headlights and a redesigned bumper and skid plate at the front.

2023 Tata Harrier Facelift Side

The side profile hasn’t witnessed a lot of changes but Tata has added new 18-inch alloy wheels (19-inches for the Dark variant) and a “Harrier” badging on the front doors.

Just like the front, the rear also has a connected light setup with Z-shaped LED tail lights. The rear profile also gets sleek reflector panels on the sides and a redesigned bumper. With this facelift, you also get three new colour options: Seaweed Green, Ash Grey and Sunlit Yellow.

2023 Tata Harrier Facelift Cabin

The cabin of the Tata Harrier facelift has also been redesigned. It has a layered dashboard with a curved design at the bottom. The dashboard houses a bigger touchscreen, a new 4-spoke steering wheel with a backlit Tata logo, and the centre console has a touch-based AC panel. Depending on the variant, you also get cabin inserts that are colour-matched to the exterior.

No Change Under The Hood. Yet.

The new Tata Harrier comes with the same 2-litre diesel engine as before. It churns out 170PS/350Nm and gets the option of a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic transmission (with paddle shifters). The new Harrier will also get Tata’s new 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine in due course, sometime in 2024.

More Features

Tata Harrier facelift touchscreen

Tata has added a lot of new features to the facelifted Harrier, including a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, dual-zone climate control with a touch-based AC panel, 10-speaker JBL sound system, and a powered tail gate.

Features like ventilated front seats, wireless phone charger and a powered driver seat with memory function have been retained from the last iteration. It already came with drive modes and terrain modes, but now the dial for the latter also gets a display for a more premium user experience.

Tata Harrier facelift airbags

Tata has also improved the safety of the Harrier with up to 7 airbags and adaptive cruise control added to the ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) suite. The rest of the safety features are the same like ABS with EBD, electronic stability control (ESC), tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), 360-degree camera, lane departure warning, blind spot detection and auto emergency braking.

Also Read: 5 Features Debuting On A Tata Car With The New Tata Harrier And Safari Facelift

Rivals

2023 Tata Harrier Facelift Rear

The updated Tata Harrier, with its new bells and whistles, continues to go up against the Mahindra XUV700, MG Hector and the Jeep Compass.

Read More on : Tata Harrier Facelift 2023 diesel

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Here’s A Detailed Look At The Honda Elevate SV Base Variant


In these 10 images, you can get a clear idea about the entry-level variant of the new Honda SUV

The Honda Elevate was recently launched with prices ranging from Rs 11 lakh to Rs 16 lakh (ex-showroom). It can be opted in four variants – SV, V, VX, and ZX. While we’ve already seen the top-end ZX variant in our review and the mid-spec V variant, here’s a detailed look at the base-spec SV variant.

Honda Elevate SV Variant

From the front, the base variant of the Honda Elevate looks almost identical to the top-end variant, thanks to the LED projector headlamps, LED DRLs, and the large grille with chrome heading. The only thing missing compared to the top-end are LED front fog lamps and a gloss black finish for the grille.

Honda Elevate SV Variant

Move to the side, and the entry-level nature of the Elevate SV reveals itself. This gets 16-inch steel wheels without any covers. It still gets upmarket details like turn indicators on the ORVMs. Compared to the higher variants, it also skips out on chrome door handles and garnish for the roof rails.

Honda Elevate SV Variant

The rear profile also looks similar to the top-end variant, thanks to the connected LED tail lamps. Rear wiper and washer are additionally offered from the VX variant.

Honda Elevate SV Variant

Step inside the cabin and the first thing to notice is the missing touchscreen infotainment system. From the next V variant, you get the convenience of an 8-inch infotainment while the premium 10.25-inch unit is limited to the top-spec variant. However, this design does allow buyers to find an aftermarket unit without affecting the dashboard design from Honda.

Also Read: Honda Elevate Vs Honda City – Prices And Specifications Compared

Honda Elevate SV Variant

The interior is covered in a black and beige theme, as opposed to the black and brown shade on the top-spec ZX. It also comes with rear AC vents as standard.

Honda Elevate SV Variant

Other features onboard the SV variant include steering-mounted controls (likely compatible with an aftermarket infotainment unit), electrically adjustable ORVMs, automatic AC, tilt and telescopic steering adjust, and a height-adjustable driver seat. The base-spec Elevate gets an analog instrument cluster with an MID, whereas the higher-end variants use a semi-digital driver’s display.

Honda Elevate SV Variant

The Honda Elevate SV also gets keyless entry and push-button start-stop as standard.

Honda Elevate SV Variant

Safety is covered by dual front airbags, 3-point seatbelts for all passengers, ISOFIX child seat mounts, rear parking sensors, electronic stability control (ESC), and hill start assist.

Honda Elevate SV Variant

Honda offers the Elevate with a 1.5-litre petrol engine, which delivers 121PS and 145Nm. The base variant only gets a 5-speed manual transmission, while the CVT is available from the next V variant.

If you’re still confused about another variant, here’s our detailed variant-wise feature analysis of the Elevate. Meanwhile, we’ve also compared its prices against its compact SUV rivals.

Read More on : Elevate on road price

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Honda Elevate Mid-spec V Variant Detailed In 6 Images


The mid-spec V trim of the Honda Elevate is also the entry-level automatic variant of the compact SUV

Honda Elevate

The Honda Elevate is all set to enter the battle of compact SUVs, and its bookings are already underway for Rs 5,000. The automaker will announce the prices on September 4. Ahead of that, the units have already arrived at Honda dealerships.

Though the Elevate will be available in four broad trims, in this story, we have detailed the one-above-base V trim of the Elevate in six pictures.

Honda Elevate

Let’s begin with the fascia. This mid-spec V variant features LED headlights connected by a chrome bar. While it does have the same imposing grille as the top-end variant, it doesn’t get fog lamps. That said, there are no other alterations to the front of the SUV.

In profile, this particular variant of the Elevate doesn’t feature alloy wheels, instead sitting on 16-inch steel wheels with plastic covers. Another noticeable omission are the roof rails. Nonetheless, it still gets ORVM-mounted turn indicators and body-colored door handles. In contrast, the top-spec Elevate variant boasts chrome door handles and dual-tone colourways.

Honda Elevate

From the rear, the V variant of the Elevate comes with LED tail lamps and a shark fin antenna, but no rear wiper.

Also Check Out: Honda Elevate Expected Prices: Will It Undercut Its Rivals?

Honda Elevate

In contrast to the brown interior of the top-spec Elevate, the V variant of the Honda SUV features a black and beige theme. It is equipped with an 8-inch touchscreen system, which is smaller than the unit offered within the higher-specced variants. Nevertheless, it still supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as well as connected car tech. This variant also gets a more basic analogue instrument cluster with a small MID in the centre, as opposed to the 7-inch semi-digital driver’s display found on the higher-end variants.

Other features on board include automatic AC with rear AC vents, steering-mounted audio controls, dual airbags, and a rearview camera. Features like the single-pane sunroof, wireless charger and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are all limited to the higher-end models.

Powertrain Check

The Honda Elevate gets the City’s 1.5-litre petrol engine – making 121PS and 145Nm – which comes mated to either a 6-speed manual or a CVT. Its claimed fuel efficiency is 15.31kmpl for the manual, and 16.92kmpl for the CVT.

Expected Price

So these are the six foremost details of the Honda Elevate mid-spec V variant. Its ex-showroom prices are expected to start from Rs 11 lakh, and it will compete with the likes of the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos.

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Tata EVs Cross 100,000 Sales – Nexon EV, Tiago EV, and Tigor EV


More than half of those sales came from its electric sub-4m SUV

Tata EV 100,000 sales

The leading electric vehicle (EV) brand in India, Tata, has achieved a significant milestone by selling over 100,000 EVs. The Tata Nexon EV contributes to more than half of this sales figure. However, the Tata Tiago EV is expected to surpass it soon, while the Tigor EV remains a popular choice among fleet buyers. Let’s dive deeper into how Tata achieved this milestone:

Tata Nexon EVs

The Tata Nexon EV, a subcompact SUV, was Tata’s first all-electric offering in early 2020. By June 2023, it had crossed the 50,000 sales milestone. The Nexon EV is currently available in two versions – the Prime and the Max. The original Nexon EV Prime comes with a 30.2kWh battery pack, offering a range of up to 312km. The newer version, Nexon EV Max, has a larger battery pack and promises a range of up to 453km on a full charge.

Tata Tiago EV

Tata recently launched the Tiago EV electric hatchback, which is the newest and smallest addition to its EV lineup. It is also the most affordable EV Tata offers, with prices starting from Rs 8.69 lakh (ex-showroom). The Tiago EV comes with two battery options – 19.2kWh (250km range) and 24kWh (312km range). It received 20,000 bookings in the first couple of months, and over 10,000 units have already been delivered. The Tiago EV is on track to become Tata’s best-selling EV.

Tata Tigor EV

The Tigor EV may not be the highest-selling EV in Tata’s lineup, but it serves as the brand’s electric solution for fleet buyers. This subcompact electric sedan made its debut in 2021 and offers a claimed range of up to 315km with its 26kWh battery pack. Its fleet variant, called the Xpres-T, has a rated range of 277km.

Future Tata EVs

Tata Harrier EV

Tata not only dominates the EV market in India with its existing lineup but also has plans to sustain its dominance in the long run. The brand has confirmed the launch of the Punch EV, followed by new models based on fresh platforms. This includes the Harrier EV, Curvv EV, and an electric Tata Sierra, all set to arrive in 2024, and the Avinya, based on an EV-only platform, making its debut in 2025.

Also read: Tata EV Platforms Explained: Gen1 vs Gen2 vs Gen3

Read More on: Tata Nexon EV Prime Automatic

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Car News That Mattered This Week (June 5-9): New Launches And Unveils, Spy Shots And More

Aside from new launches and unveils, we saw a spy shot debut of a new Mahindra electric SUV

The past week witnessed some of the most awaited announcements and unveilings from Maruti and Honda. Volkswagen also launched its new colour editions, while Maruti announced the unveiling date of its new flagship product in India. In the same week, we saw a few interesting spy shots of upcoming cars from Hyundai and Mahindra.

Let’s have a look at all important highlights of week:

Honda Elevate Unveiled

Honda Elevate

Honda has finally unveiled its all-new offering in India in the form of a compact SUV, called the Elevate. It’s the first brand new Honda product for India after 2017. We have also detailed its exterior and interior, and compared its dimensions to those of its rivals. On the sidelines of the unveiling, Honda also confirmed that the SUV will directly have an EV variant by 2026 while skipping on the hybrid powertrain altogether.

Maruti Jimny Prices Out

Maruti Jimny

After waiting for what seemed like an eternity, Maruti finally launched the Jimny in India, with its deliveries having begun as well. The Jimny is a 5-door off road SUV which has a seating capacity of four people. We have also compared its prices with those of its prime rival.

Volkswagen Virtus And Taigun Get New Variants And Colours 

The German marque has revealed the prices of new colour and limited editions of the Taigun and Virtus. Talking about the Virtus, it also gets one more transmission choice with its 1.5-litre variant.

Maruti’s Premium MPV’s Unveiling Date Out

Maruti MPV teaser

Maruti has confirmed the unveiling date of its new premium MPV in India, which will be based on the Toyota Innova Hycross. It will most likely feature the same powertrains as the Toyota’s MPV.

Honda Talks About Its Future India Plans

Honda has laid out its future Indian plans by announcing the arrival of five new SUVs by 2030. We already know two of the five SUVs, making us wonder what the remaining three could be.

Spy Shots Of The Week

This week we saw new spy shots of the facelifted Hyundai i20, which was spied  for the first time in India. Another spied model was the Mahindra BE.05, which was caught on camera for the first time showing  interesting design details.

Premium Launches This Week

2023 BMW M2

Apple Unveiled New Updates For CarPlay

Previewing the new iOS 17 at WWDC 2023 event, Apple showcased new features for  CarPlay and Maps application, which are focussed on improving your drive experience.