Car buying, redefined

A new step-up variable EMI scheme potentially lowers the buyer’s burden for the first four years of ownership. Just ahead of the festive buying season, Citroën India has announced the launch of multiple new variants of its AircrossX and BasaltX SUVs. The AirCrossX is now available in You Turbo Comfort Edition and Max NA (Petrol and CNG), while the BasaltX also now comes in You Turbo and Max NA (Petrol and CNG) variants.The e-C3X also now boasts of slightly improved range...

The most noticeable change with the new Baleno is its dramatic front, with a bold grille and revised bumper. Maruti Suzuki has unveiled a mid-lifecycle facelift for its premium hatchback, the Baleno. With a striking new front grille design, a whole new engine, and several premium features coming to higher variants, the Baleno is now better equipped to compete against even some entry-level SUVs available at around the same price level. It competes with the Hyundai i20 and Tata Altroz.Here’s a...

Designed around maximum efficiency, the A2 e-tron is a rear-wheel-drive hatchback that features an aerodynamic 0.24 drag coefficient and offers battery options ranging from 52.0 kWh to 84.0 kWh. More than two decades after the original model exited production, Audi is bringing back the historic moniker in the form of the A2 e-tron. Set to launch in Europe in late 2026, the new all-electric compact hatchback focuses heavily on extreme aerodynamic efficiency, smart packaging, and long-distance driving range.The A2 e-tron is...

The BMW i5 LWB now has the same footprint as the BMW 5 Series, which has come exclusively in long wheelbase guise in India since the launch of its latest generation. After making a surprise debut in India last month, the BMW i5 Long Wheelbase (LWB) has now been launched in India at ₹79.60 lakh (ex-showroom). The luxury sedan is now locally assembled at the company's plant in Chennai.BMW i5 LWB Price in IndiaThe BMW i5 Long Wheelbase (eDrive35L M Sport)...

No major changes to core specifications are expected, but buyers could be tempted with new features and configuration options. Citroën India has released a series of teasers on social media and is inviting prospective buyers to register interest on its website for new variants of its AircrossX compact SUV and BasaltX coupe SUV. Promising “value for money like you’ve never seen before”, the company is likely to introduce new or refreshed variants with more features, in an effort to stay competitive...

The Kia Sorento has created quite a stir in India since its debut last week. The big question now is: between the diesel and the petrol hybrid, which one makes the most sense for your driving needs? As hybrid technology gains momentum in the Indian automotive market, Kia has brought that choice to the premium SUV space with the Sorento. The three-row model is offered with both a strong-hybrid petrol engine and a conventional turbo-diesel.Beyond the mechanical differences under the bonnet,...

Just a year ago, petrol had an almost 11 percent lead over its nearest competitor.  FADA, the Federation of Automobile Dealers’ Associations, has released its all-India vehicle retail data for the month of August. The overall retail figure across all vehicle categories was 24,23,201 units, representing 17.51 percent YoY growth, making this the highest-ever August-month figure. However, this was down 6.48 percent compared to the 25,91,138 units sold last month which was also the best-ever July on record.However, FADA adds some...

The Baleno has long dominated India's premium hatchback segment, but can the 2026 facelift keep it at the top? Maruti Suzuki has introduced the facelifted Baleno in India with an ex-showroom starting price of ₹6.099 lakh. Competing in the premium hatchback space, the refreshed Baleno faces familiar competition from the Tata Altroz and the Hyundai i20. While the Altroz received an update in 2025, the i20 awaits a full generational update following its 2023 facelift.Visually, the new Baleno adopts a redesigned...