CarBike360 Weekly Wrap-Up: News Mattered May 13 to 20 | Updates on New Launch, Limited Edition, Spy Shots & More

Last week, we saw many important updates and news within the Indian automotive industry. Whether its production of the 5-door Maruti Suzuki Jimny series, Toyota’s apologies to 2.15 million customers, or May discount offers from Hyundai and Maruti Suzuki; all these updates answer frequent questions from Indian automotive customers and enthusiasts who love to stay tuned with the latest happenings in the automotive sector.

Here is a quick overview of major stories CarBike360 covered from May 13 to May 20.

Production of 5-Door Suzuki Jimny

Maruti Suzuki India has started assembling a 5-door Suzuki Jimny in its Gurgaon-based plant. The expected launch of this 5-door SUV is set for the first weeks of June, while deliveries may commence by June last week.

Maruti & Hyundai Announced May Discount Offers

Maruti Suzuki announced its May discount offers on selected cars. The customers can avail of up to Rs 59,000 discount on S-Presso, WagonR, Alto 800, and Dzire. Hyundai also released May discount offers on the i20, Aura, Kona EV, and Grand i10 Nios.

Tata Punch Spied During Road Test

Last week, two major cars were spied on during the road tests: facelifted Safari and Punch EVs. Tata Motors is expected to officially unveil Punch EV in the coming months.

Bookings for MG Comet Commenced

MG Motor India opened the bookings for the all-new MG Comet, and the company announced the scheduled deliveries in the next few weeks. This 2-door compact electric car can accommodate up to 4 adult passengers.

Honda to Launch Elevate SUV in India

Honda confirmed the debut of its upcoming electric SUV, Elevate, for the Indian market. Moreover, the EV is set to compete with Kia Seltos, Grand Vitara, and Hyundai Creta.

2023 KTM 390 Adventure Introduced with Adjustable Suspension

The 2023 KTM 390 Adventure was launched in India last week. The motorcycle is now available with adjustable suspension and several add-ons. Interested customers can purchase this bike for Rs 3.60 lakh, ex-showroom.

Toyota to Launch Asian-Specific Yaris Cross in Indonesia

To give strong competition to Hyundai Creta in ASEAN countries, Toyota unveiled the Asian-specific Yaris Cross. The SUV completely differs from the Yaris Cross that is being sold in European countries.

India-Bound Bajaj-Triumph Motorcycle to Be Launched Soon

Bajaj-Triumph Motorcycle is anticipated to be launched soon in the global market, featuring a 400cc engine to compete with motorcycles like Royal Enfield Bullet. The motorcycle will likely be unveiled globally on June 27 in the UK.

Volkswagen Reveals Ambitious Plan to Electrify its Car Line-up

Last week, Volkswagen discussed its ambitious plan to electrify about 30% of its cars in India, offering Indian customers more sustainable options.

2023 Hero XPlus 200 4V Launched in India

Hero launched its most awaited motorcycle, Hero XPlus 200 4V, in the Indian market. The ex-showroom price for this new XPlus starts from Rs 1.43 lakh. Now, the motorcycle features an adjustable suspension and is available in two variants.

Hero Karizma XMR Unveiled Before Official Launch

The leading two-wheeler manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp, unveiled its upcoming Karizma XMR motorcycle before its official launch. Read the full news story for more details about this upcoming bike in India.

MG Motor Increases Price on Hector & Hector Plus

MG Motor India has increased ex-showroom prices on Hector and Hector Plus by up to Rs 61,000 and Rs 71,000, respectively. Read this news article for a detailed overview of the latest prices for Hector cars and SUVs in India.

Tesla Executive Met India Government Officials

According to reports, Tesla’s senior executives visited India to meet with government officials from different departments. Tesla executives were expected to discuss the incentives for setting up EV plants in India. However, they didn’t specify further details about the investment and locations to set up the Tesla plant.

Mahindra Scorpio Classic Waiting Period Extended

The waiting period for Mahindra Scorpio Class has been extended to the next seven months. Last year, Mahindra announced ramping out production to minimize the waiting period.

Volkswagen Tiguan Gets Feature Update

New Volkswagen Tiguan launched with some major feature updates. The SUV now has a BS6 phase-2 compliant engine and many other tweaks. However, the customers will be required to pay Rs 49,000 extra to get these features in the New Tiguan.

Magnite Geza Special Edition to Launch in India

Nissan to launch Magnite Geza Special Edition in India with even more features than existing models. The company has kept the bookings open for this new edition car. Intesterest customers can confirm their bookings for the token amount of Rs 11,000.

Suzuki Plant India Shut Due to Cyber Attack

Due to a cyber attack on systems, Suzuki Motorcycle India was forced to shut down its plant since May 10. It's expected that the car maker has lost the production of over 20,000 vehicles. Read this full news story here.

Additional Updates

Toyota apologized to around 2.15 million customers in Japan after discovering that the partial data of these customers remained public. Recently, the fresh spy shot for the 2024 Tata Safari was captured on the roads of Bengaluru with a KA number plate, hinting at having a petrol or an all-electric powertrain. After overtaking Japan, China became the world’s largest car-manufacturing country, with a record export of 1.07 million units.

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