Kia Carens Clavis EV To Launch Soon – Top 5 Things To Know

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Kia’s maiden attempt at mass-market EVs in India set to open a new segment of family vehicles in the country this month

The Kia Carens Clavis EV is just a week away from launch but many of its key details, including exterior, interior, features, and specifications, have already been revealed. Here are the top five things you need to know about the upcoming electric MPV.

1. Design

The Kia Carens Clavis EV will look nearly identical to the recently launched Kia Carens Clavis. The electric variant will only have minor differences such as a modified front grille, front fog lamps, and geometric-style wheels. A revised front mask will integrate the EV’s charging port in the centre.

Also Read: Kia Car Sales In H1 2025 Grow By 12.7% With 1.42 Lakh Units

2. Interior

The interior of the Kia Carens Clavis EV would look even more similar to its ICE donor, featuring a similar sleek dashboard, a dual panoramic display panel, a two-spoke steering wheel, and a two-tone colour scheme. The only major difference here would be a more elegantly designed centre console that offers more storage space. Rumour has it Kia will offer the Carens Clavis EV only in a seven-seat version.

3. Range and battery pack

Kia has confirmed that it will launch the Carens Clavis EV with a 51.4 kWh battery pack that delivers a range of 490 km. The company may also offer a 42 kWh battery pack that delivers a range of around 390 km to keep the entry price low. The long-range variant should have a 169 hp motor and the standard-range variant a 133 hp motor, powering the front wheels in both cases. Both variants will likely offer V2L bi-directional charging.

4. Expected price

The Kia Carens Clavis EV will likely be priced from somewhere in the 19-20 lakh rupees (ex-showroom). For reference, the ICE model it is based on is priced from 11,49,900 rupees (ex-showroom).

Also Read: Kia, MG & Nissan To Light Up MPV Segment Soon In India – Key Info

5. Competition

The Kia Carens Clavis EV will be the first locally manufactured electric MPV in India. It won’t have any direct competition as such. The only model that comes any close at the moment is the BYD eMax 7, which is available in six- and seven-seat versions and priced from 26.90 lakh rupees (ex-showroom). However, Mahindra is expected to launch the XEV 7e seven-seat electric SUV at a much lower price within a year.

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Toyota Model-Wise June 2025 Sales Analysis – Innova Retains Its Crown

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Despite an overall slow month for the car market in India, TKM retains momentum and grows marginally in June 2025

June 2025 may have been a weak month for the car industry overall, but Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) was an exception. The company, which mainly deals in large models and rebadged Maruti Suzuki cars, saw a marginal growth last month.

TKM delivered a total of 26,453 cars in June 2025, which, compared to June 2024 (25,752 units), marked a modest 3% growth. The company’s sales were primarily driven by the strong popularity of the Innova series of MPVs, available in the second-generation Crysta model and the third-generation Hycross model.

Including the sales of both Crysta and Hycross, TKM delivered 8,802 units of the Innova in June 2025. Compared to the same month in 2024 (9,412 units), the popular MPV saw a 6% decline in sales. Yet, the Innova series performed far better than any other original Toyota in showrooms last month.

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Model	June 2025 Sales	June 2024 Sales	Difference
Toyota Innova	8,802	9,412	-6%
Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder	7,462	4,275	75%
Toyota Glanza	2,938	4,118	-29%
Toyota Fortuner	2,743	2,675	3%
Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor	2,408	3,185	-24%
Toyota Rumion	1,415	1,566	-10%
Toyota Hilux	349	236	48%
Toyota Camry	180	143	26%
Toyota Vellfire	156	142	10%
Toyota Land Cruiser 300	0	0	0%
Total	26,453	25,752	3%

The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder was the brand’s second most popular model in June 2025. TKM sold 7,462 units of the corporate cousin of the Maruti Grand Vitara last month, 75% more than in June 2024 (4,275 units). In the third position was the Toyota Glanza, which registered 2,938 units in sales last month. The rebadged Maruti Baleno saw a 29% year-over-year decline (June 2024: 4,118 units).

Other Toyotas were far behind the top three models in June 2025. The Fortuner, for instance, contributed 2,743 units to TKM’s sales last month. Compared to the same month in 2024 (2,675 units), it saw a 3% improvement in sales. Next up was the Toyota Taisor, which saw sales of 2,408 units, marking a 24% year-over-year decline (June 2024: 3,185 units). As for the Toyota Rumion, TKM delivered 1,415 units of the rebadged Maruti Ertiga, 10% lower than the same month last year (1,566 units).

Also Read: Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Prestige Package Launched In India

Moving to imports, TKM sold 349 units of the Hilux in June 2025, a 48% increase from June 2024 (236 units). The company shipped 180 units of the Camry, which marked a 26% year-over-year improvement (June 2024: 143 units). The Vellfire recorded 156 units in sales, which was a 10% year-over-year improvement (June 2024: 142 units). As for the Land Cruiser 300, TKM was unable to deliver a single unit of its flagship SUV last month.

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New Renault Cars Spied On Test In India – New Duster To Triber Facelift

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Renault is set to launch four new models in the Indian market in 2025-2026, including the highly anticipated next-generation Duster

Renault is preparing to update its line-up in the Indian market and multiple new models are on the cards for the year 2025-2026. The company has confirmed the launch of mid-cycle facelifts for two existing cars, along with new SUVs for next year. The test mules of the upcoming models have already been spotted testing in the country. In this article, we will look at the new Renault cars spied on test in India.

1. Renault Triber Facelift

Scheduled for a launch on July 23, the Renault Triber facelift has been spotted testing on multiple occasions in India. The 7-seater MPV will sport comprehensive updates to the exterior design, including new front fascia, revised bumpers and a fresh set of alloy wheels. Inside the cabin, expect the Triber facelift to get minor tweaks to the dashboard, along with new feature additions. With no mechanical changes on board, the Renault Triber facelift will continue to be powered by the familiar 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine.

Also Read: Renault Provides Discounts Of Up To Rs. 80K In July – Kiger, Triber, Kwid

2. Renault Kiger Facelift

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Expected to go on sale around the festive season, the Renault Kiger will get its first mid-life update after its launch in the year 2021. The compact SUV was spotted testing last month, revealing few design details, like an updated front profile with sharper styling, split headlight setup, dedicated fog lamps and a larger lower grille. Some minor tweaks to the dashboard layout along with new feature additions will likely be a part of the package. Under the hood, the familiar 1.0-litre NA petrol and 1.0-litre turbo petrol engines will continue to be a part of the package.

3. New-Gen Renault Duster

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The 3rd gen Renault Duster is confirmed for the Indian market and it is expected to go on sale early next year i.e. 2026. Based on the CMF-B platform, the test mule of the new Duster has been spotted in India on multiple occasions. Under the hood, the new Duster is expected to get the 1.3-litre turbo petrol engine, putting out 154 bhp and 250 Nm of peak torque. In addition to this, the 140 bhp 1.6-litre petrol strong hybrid option is also under consideration for the Indian market. Once launched, the mid-size SUV will rival the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara and Skoda Kushaq amongst others.

Also Read: Renault Duster & Bigster To Go Hybrid In India – Here’s All You Need To Know

4. Renault Bigster 7-Seater SUV

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Alongside the new Duster, Renault will also introduce a new 7-seater SUV in the Indian market and it is expected to launch in the second half of 2026. Likely to be dubbed Boreal, the three-row SUV was recently spotted testing on domestic soil. The 7-seater SUV will share the CMF-B platform with the Duster, and it will be longer than the Duster, with an extended wheelbase. The Bigster SUV will share the powertrain with the Duster, including the 154 bhp 1.3-litre turbo petrol engine and the 155 bhp 1.6-litre petrol strong hybrid option is also under consideration for the India-spec model.

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Top 10 Midsize SUVs June 2025 – Creta, Scorpio, Hyryder, Vitara, XUV700

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The Hyundai Creta continued to be the best-selling midsize SUV in the Indian market in June 2025; All-electric Mahindra XEV 9e makes it to the top 10 list

The midsize SUV segment is one of the most competitive spaces in the Indian automotive market with multiple high-selling models. In the month of June 2025, the Hyundai Creta continued its reign at the top spot with a total of 15,786 in the bag. While the year-on-year graph saw a 3% dip, the best-selling midsize SUV title remained unaffected for the Creta. It is important to note that the aforementioned sales numbers also include the figure for the Creta Electric.

The Mahindra Scorpio (Scorpio N and Scorpio Classic) maintained the second position by selling 12,740 units, registering a 4% YOY growth. The Indian SUV maker has been consistently updating the Scorpio N, with the latest addition being the ADAS, which has helped to maintain the sales volumes.

Trailing behind these high-volume pullers is the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, which saw a staggering 75% YOY growth in June 2025. The monthly dispatches for the midsize SUV stood at 7,462 units, surpassing the Grand Vitara. The Maruti Suzuki SUV’s sales chart plummeted by 29% with 6,828 units in the bag.

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Rank	Top 10 Midsize SUVs June 2025 (YoY)	June 2025 Sales	June 2024 Sales
1	Hyundai Creta (-3%)	15,786	16,293
2	Mahindra Scorpio (4%)	12,740	12,307
3	Toyota Hyryder (75%)	7,462	4,275
4	Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara (-29%)	6,828	9,679
5	Mahindra XUV700 (5%)	6,198	5,928
6	Kia Seltos (-17%)	5,225	6,306
7	Mahindra XEV 9e	2,808	–
8	Tata Curvv	2,060	–
9	Honda Elevate (-24%)	1,635	2,151
10	Tata Harrier (-7%)	1,259	1,347

The XUV700 is also not too far behind and takes the 5th spot in the domestic midsize SUV sales. It is the second Mahindra model in the top 10 tally and the SUV’s sales bar stood at 6,198 units with 5% YOY growth. Kia’s sole offering in the midsize segment, the Seltos, wrapped the month at 5,225 units, highlighting a 17% YOY de-growth.

The only electric vehicle that made it to the top 10 midsize SUV list in June 2025 is the Mahindra XEV 9e. With 2,808 units sold, the electric SUV demonstrates a strong preference for EVs among new car buyers. The Tata Curvv finished the month with 2,060 dispatches, including the EV.

Also Read: Tata June 2025 Sales Analysis – Nexon, Punch, Curvv, Tiago, Harrier

The 9th and 10th spot in the list is occupied by Honda Elevate and Tata Harrier, respectively. The former saw 24% YOY negative growth with 1,635 units in the bag, while the latter managed to garner a total of 1,259 units in the month of June 2025. With the deliveries of the Harrier EV scheduled to start in July 2025, the sales numbers of the Tata Harrier are expected to increase in the coming months.

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Skoda-Volkswagen Revises EV Plans For India, Citing Infrastructure & Market Challenges

Skoda Volkswagen adjusts EV targets for India, citing infra & market limitations

The electric vehicle landscape in India is evolving but the growth has not been as rapid or uniform as initially expected. While hybrid vehicle adoption is steadily increasing, EVs still face hurdles, leading automakers to recalibrate their strategies. Skoda Auto Volkswagen India is among the manufacturers realigning their electric mobility roadmap based on these market realities.

Jan Bureš, Executive Director for Sales, Marketing and Digital at Skoda Auto Volkswagen India, recently shed light on the company’s updated approach in an interaction with Mint. He emphasised that India is not entirely ready for mass EV adoption yet, highlighting the gaps in infrastructure, consumer readiness and overall ecosystem development.

Previously, Skoda Volkswagen aimed for a significant 30% EV market share in India by 2030. That target has now been revised to a more modest 18% penetration, which industry experts believe is more realistic. Independent market projections for small car EV penetration currently hover around 13-15%, further validating this recalibration.

Bureš explained that India’s charging infrastructure remains insufficient and the enthusiasm for EVs is not as widespread as anticipated. Most current EV buyers, he noted, are focused on cost savings rather than aspirational or premium electric models. According to him, true market scale will only be achievable when charging infrastructure matures, customer mindsets shift and competitive pricing becomes possible.

Despite these challenges, the Volkswagen Group is not stepping away from EV development. The company continues to test EV prototypes under the Skoda brand and remains committed to meeting upcoming Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms. Skoda Volkswagen’s first EVs for India are still in the pipeline, though the company appears to be placing stronger emphasis on the premium end of the market, aligning with its global positioning.

Bureš also commented on the group’s evolving stance on hybrid vehicles. Historically, Volkswagen has been hesitant to adopt hybrid technology. However, the company is now considering hybrid offerings to meet regulatory requirements. Bureš personally believes that hybrids, which combine electric motors with traditional engines, compromise on space and efficiency, suggesting he would prefer either a conventional internal combustion engine or a full EV.

India’s government is exploring potential incentives for hybrid vehicles, which could encourage broader adoption. However, this may inadvertently slow down investments in EV infrastructure, delaying the country’s overall transition to electric mobility. From a consumer perspective, hybrids offer practical benefits, such as reducing range anxiety and providing a smoother transition from petrol or diesel vehicles.

As the market evolves, manufacturers like Skoda Volkswagen are carefully navigating between regulatory pressures, consumer demands and infrastructure limitations to shape their mobility strategies for India.

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4 Upcoming Tata Compact SUVs For Under Rs. 10 Lakh In India

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Here we have listed the 4 Upcoming Tata compact SUVs that are expected to arrive over the next couple of years

Tata Motors is preparing for a wide-ranging revamp of its passenger vehicle lineup, combining new additions with updates to models already on sale. Nearly 30 new launches are being lined up till the end of the decade. As part of the strategy, seven entirely new nameplates are under development.

As for the volume space, the compact SUV segment will be given plenty of focus as four new launches are likely in the pipeline and here we have explained them:

1. All-New Tata Nexon:

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Tata Motors is said to be working the third generation Nexon internally known by the Garud as well. The new model may sit on an extensively reworked version of the existing architecture. Both exterior styling and interior layout will likely undergo a complete overhaul – mirroring the newer design direction seen across Tata’s latest product range. The equipment list will be upgraded too as panoramic sunroof and a Level 2 ADAS suite could be made available.

2&3. Updated Tata Punch & Punch EV:

Tata seems to be moving ahead with mid-life revisions for its Punch lineup. The standard petrol-powered version has already been spotted undergoing testing on public roads, suggesting a comprehensive round of visual and equipment upgrades. Several of the upcoming feature enhancements are expected to mirror those already offered in the Punch EV.

Tata H2X concept

On the mechanical front, the ICE version is expected to continue with its 1.2L naturally aspirated petrol engine. The facelifted Tata Punch EV could receive a handful of features found in the Nexon EV along with a larger battery pack with enhanced range capabilities.

4. Tata Scarlet:

Sierra EV Concept

Tata appears to be developing a compact SUV that draws visual inspiration from the Sierra and it may arrive under the name Scarlet. Featuring a distinctly boxy stance, the SUV is expected to mirror the upright proportions of the Sierra but in a smaller footprint but could use the same platform as the IC-engined Curvv. Both petrol and diesel engines will be offered while the talks of an electric iteration cannot be ruled out either.

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Top 10 EV Brands In India – Tata, MG, Mahindra, Hyundai, BYD

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Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra, backed by wide and fast-growing line-ups, secure high ranks among India’s most popular electric car brands in June 2025

Electric cars are gradually penetrating deeper into the Indian auto market. June 2025 was a great month for these zero-emission models, with local brands bringing most of the growth. According to data from the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), 13,178 electric cars were sold in India in June 2025. Once again, Tata Motors was the no.1 player in this category. The company sold 4,708 electric cars last month, registering a month-over-month (MoM) growth of 8.21% (May 2025: 4,351 units) and a year-over-year (YoY) growth of 2.48% (June 2024: 4,594 units).

JSW MG Motor was in the second position in June 2025, having sold 3,972 electric cars. The joint venture between JSW Group and China’s SAIC Motor recorded just 5.50% MoM growth (May 2025: 3,765 units) but a whopping 168.38% YoY growth (June 2024: 1,480 units), mainly due to the MG Windsor.

Ranking third, Mahindra & Mahindra also saw a healthy growth in June 2025. The company shipped 3,029 electric cars last month, marking a decent 15.08% MoM growth (May 2025: 2,632 units) but a phenomenal 523.25% spike from the same month a year ago (June 2024: 486 units).

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Elctric Car Sales (OEM)	June 2025	June 2024
1. Tata Motors (2.48)	4,708	4,594
2. JSW MG (168%)	3,972	1,480
3. Mahindra (523%)	3,029	486
4. Hyundai (712%)	512	63
5. BYD (95%)	476	243
6. BMW (275%)	214	57
7. PCA (-66%)	80	238
8. Mercedes Benz (95%)	94	48
9. Kia (156%)	41	16
10. Volvo (-54%)	22	48
Others (-40%)	30	50
Total (79%)	13,178	7,233

Hyundai’s Creta Electric hasn’t had the kind of impact the market was expecting. Despite the locally manufactured model in showrooms now, Hyundai sold just 512 electric cars in June 2025, which brought it to fourth position on the sales chart. That was a 15.51% decline compared to May 2025 (606 units) but a solid 712.70% YoY growth over June 2024 (63 units), back when the company had only the expensive Ioniq 5 in showrooms.

The fifth highest sales in June 2025 came from China’s BYD, with 476 electric cars delivered. The company saw a 3.64% MoM decline (May 2025: 494 units) but a superb 95.88% YoY growth (June 2024: 57 units) last month. Next up was Citroen, which delivered just 80 units of its only electric car available in our market – the e-C3.

Also Read: New Hyundai Small Electric SUV Coming With Tesla-Like Infotainment System

Mercedes-Benz with 94 units, Kia with 41 units, and Volvo Cars with 22 units took the seventh, eighth, and ninth spots, respectively. Other brands cumulatively contributed 30 units to the total of 13,178 electric car sales.

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