Top 5 Electric Scooters To Buy Under Rs. 1 Lakh This Festive Season

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The list of top 5 electric scooters under Rs. 1 lakh includes models from Ola Electric, TVS, Vida and Ampere

The electric scooter segment is the fastest-growing EV category in India. With multiple options available across different price brackets, it becomes a bit difficult for prospective buyers to figure out the perfect choice as per their requirements. In this article, we will look at the top 5 electric scooters to buy under Rs. 1 lakh this festive season.

1. Ola S1 X

The S1 X is the most affordable scooter in Ola Electric’s line-up. At a price tag of Rs. 94,999 (ex-showroom), you can get the 2 kWh battery pack variant of the S1 X. It comes with an IDC claimed range of 108 kilometres with a top speed of 101 kmph. The e-scooter is powered by a 7 kW mid-drive motor. In terms of features, it gets a 4.3-inch LCD console, three ride modes (Eco, Normal and Sport) and Bluetooth connectivity features like turn-by-turn navigation.

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2. TVS iQube

The entry-level variant of the TVS iQube line-up will set you back by Rs. 94,434 (ex-showroom). The e-scooter features a 2.2 kWh battery pack with a claimed range of 94 kilometres on a single charge. It is powered by a 4.4 kW BLDC hub-mounted motor. The iQube comes with a 5-inch TFT console with smartphone connectivity features and two ride modes, i.e. Eco and Power.

3. Vida V2 Plus

Hero MotoCorp’s electric division Vida has the V2 Plus in its line-up, which is priced at Rs. 85,300 (ex-showroom). It is powered by a 3.44 kWh battery pack with an ARAI-certified claimed range of 143 kilometres on a single charge. The Vida V2 Plus uses a 6 kW electric motor with three ride modes, i.e. Eco, Ride and Sport. In terms of features, it gets a 7-inch console, keyless start-stop, cruise control and more.

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4. TVS Orbiter

The Orbiter is the latest entrant in the affordable electric scooter segment. Launched last month, TVS’ new e-scooter will set you back by Rs. 1.05 lakh (ex-showroom), however, coupled with the PM E-Drive scheme, it will cost just under Rs. 1 lakh. It is powered by a 3.1 kWh battery pack with a claimed range of 158 kilometres on a single charge. The TVS Orbiter comes loaded with modern features such as cruise control, hill-hold control, 5.5-inch LCD console, USB charging, OTA updates and more.

5. Ampere Magnus Neo

At a price tag of Rs. 84,999 (ex-showroom), the Ampere Magnus Neo is the most affordable electric scooter in this list. The electric scooter is powered by a 2.3 kWh LFP battery pack with a claimed range of 85-95 kilometres on a single charge. It uses a BLDC hub-mounted motor with an output of 1.5 kW and has a top speed of 65 kmph. The company offers the best-in-segment standard warranty of 75,000 kilometres or 5 years, whichever is earlier.

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Renault, Nissan And Mahindra To Launch New 7-Seater ICE SUVs Next FY

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Three Mahindra XUV700 and Tata Safari rivals coming to the Indian market in the next two years, all priced competitively from under 20 lakh rupees (ex-showroom)

Seven-seat SUV options under 20 lakh rupees (ex-showroom) are quite limited in India at the moment. Renault, Nissan, and Hyundai are developing new three-row models for this segment, with the first of the new three-row SUVs scheduled to arrive within a year. Here’s what we know about them so far:

1. Renault Boreal

Renault’s new three-row SUV planned for India is expected to be the Boreal, which the company unveiled in July. Heavily based on Dacia’s Bigster, and thus closely related to the India-bound third-gen Duster shared by the two European brands, the Boreal is 4,556 mm long, 1,841 mm wide, and 1,650 mm tall. It has a 2,702 mm wheelbase and a 213 mm ground clearance.

Also Read: Renault Giving Offers Of Up To Well Over 1 lakh On New Cars This Diwali

Renault Boreal

The Boreal features a bold yet elegant exterior, in what is unarguably the most sophisticated design we’ve seen on a Renault SUV engineered for emerging markets. Its classy interior similarly sets a new internal benchmark. Renault equips the Boreal with features like 19-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof, a massage driver’s seat, 10-inch cockpit displays, a 48-colour ambient lighting system, and 24 advanced driver assistance systems.

Renault will likely launch the Boreal with a 1.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine and hybrid powertrain based on a larger engine in our market. The company began testing its upcoming three-row SUV in India in mid-2025 and will likely launch it in Q4 2026.

2. Nissan 3-Row SUV

Nissan will launch a corporate cousin of Renault’s upcoming three-row SUV in Q1 2027. In the same way it gave the Tekton a unique character to strongly distinguish it from Renault’s Duster, it will likely design a visibly different exterior for its seven-seat SUV. From the headlights to the grille, bumpers, wheels, and decor elements, almost everything, barring the core structure, should look different.

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Inside, the dashboard, steering wheel, center console, door cards, and seats should carry a distinctive design, although the feature set should largely be the same. Most specifications will likely mirror the Renault model.

Also Read: Tata, Renault And Nissan To Challenge Hyundai Creta Soon

3. Hyundai 3-Row SUV

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Hyundai is developing a new three-row SUV codenamed ‘Ni1i’ and plans to launch it in 2027. Unlike the Alcazar, which is just an extension of the Creta, the Ni1i will be a larger model conceived as a three-row SUV from the outset and measure approximately 4.7 metres like Mahindra’s XUV700. This seven-seat SUV will be one of the eight models Hyundai plans to launch with a hybrid powertrain by March 2030.

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Mahindra, Tata And Maruti To Launch New EVs Soon

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As many as four new EVs priced in the 10-20 lakh range expected to arrive in showrooms in the next two months

Domestic players Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors are among the country’s top players on the EV front, offering some of the most extensive line-ups in the market. Soon, they will launch a new EV, further expanding their portfolio. Maruti Suzuki, the country’s largest automaker, will launch its first electric car around the same time.

Mahindra & Mahindra has confirmed that it will introduce a new EV in November. This model will be the company’s fourth electric SUV following the XUV400, which competes with the Hyundai Creta Electric, and the BE 6 and XEV 9e launched earlier this year.

The upcoming Mahindra EV is expected to be either the XEV 7e or the XUV 3XO EV. The XEV 7e will give customers a pure electric alternative to the XUV700, offering three-row seating suitable for large families.

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The large SUV is expected to come with features and specifications similar to the XEV 9e, but it won’t be as good on the range front due to obvious reasons. The 3XO EV will be the brand’s Tata Nexon.ev rival, positioned below the XUV400.

Tata Motors plans to introduce not one but two EVs this quarter. The company will launch an updated Punch.ev along with the facelifted Punch, expected to arrive in November. The new Punch.ev will likely have a larger battery pack that allows customers to travel greater distances. The current model’s largest available 35 kWh battery pack maxes out at 365 km.

Also Read: 5 All-New Tata Compact SUVs Arriving Over The Next 2 Years

In December, Tata Motors will launch the Sierra.ev, its new Hyundai Creta Electric rival. Featuring a masculine exterior with a practical four-door layout, the Sierra.ev will be designed to appeal the masses. Inside, while spy shots have already confirmed an industry-first triple-screen setup, there are rumours of a lounge version with four seats, with which it could truly stand out in the crowded mid-size SUV segment.

Maruti Suzuki also plans to launch its Hyundai Creta Electric rival in December – the e Vitara. The company has already started production, but currently it is manufacturing the EV only for export markets. With features like seven airbags, 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, 10-way power driver’s seat, and 40:20:40-split, sliding and reclining rear seats, it will be the most advanced Maruti Suzuki launched to date.

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Top 5 Adventure Motorcycles You Can Buy This Festive Season

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The list of top 5 ADVs includes models from Royal Enfield, TVS, Hero MotorCorp, Kawasaki and KTM

The adventure motorcycle segment has gained a lot of popularity in the Indian market in the past few years. With the overall travelling culture growing in the country, ADVs come out as a competent option for people who want to use two-wheelers as their mode of transport. These motorcycles offer the perfect combination of long-distance touring, comfort, power, luggage carrying capacity and off-road capability.  In line with this, we will look at the top 5 adventure motorcycles you can buy this festive season.

1. Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

The Himalayan is currently the most popular ADV nameplate in the Indian market. Priced in the range of Rs. 3.06 lakh to Rs. 3.20 lakh (ex-showroom), the motorcycle is powered by a 452cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine, putting out 39.47 bhp and 40 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 6-speed gearbox. It rides on 21-inch front and 17-inch rear wire spoke wheels, and the tubeless spoke wheels are available as an option.

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2. Hero Xpulse 210

The Xpulse 210 is the most affordable adventure bike you can buy right now in India. It is priced in the range of Rs. 1.62 lakh to Rs. 1.71 lakh (ex-showroom). The ADV is powered by a 210cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine, tuned to produce 24.2 bhp and 20.7 Nm of peak torque. It rides on 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wire spoke wheels. The Xpulse 210 is extremely lightweight at 168 kg, making it quite a capable motorcycle for off-road enthusiasts.

3. KTM 390 Adventure X

The 390 Adventure X is a very competent motorcycle for long-distance touring. The ADV is powered by a 398.63cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled motor, producing 45.3 bhp and 39 Nm of peak torque. KTM absorbed the GST 2.0 price increment, and you can buy the adventure motorcycle for Rs. 3.04 lakh (ex-showroom) this festive season. The 390 Adventure X is a more road-oriented version of the brand’s 390 Adventure range, and it comes with a 19/17-inch alloy wheel setup.

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4. TVS Apache RTX

TVS recently launched the all-new Apache RTX in the Indian market, marking its entry into the ADV segment. The Apache RTX gets a new RTXD4 299cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine, putting out 36 PS and 28.5 Nm of peak torque. It is priced in the range of Rs. 1.99 lakh to Rs. 2.29 lakh (ex-showroom). The ADV gets four riding modes, i.e. Rally, Urban, Tour and Rain, with ride-by-wire technology. It is more road-oriented ADV, riding on 19/17-inch alloy wheels.

5. Kawasaki KLX 230

Kawasaki reduced the price of the KLX 230 by Rs. 1.30 lakh in August, thanks to the local manufacturing. With the reduced GST rates, the dual-sport motorcycle is now priced at Rs. 1.84 lakh (ex-showroom), making it quite a value-for-money proposition for off-road riding enthusiasts. It is powered by a 233cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine, putting out 18.37 bhp and 19 Nm of peak torque, paired to a 6-speed gearbox. The KLX 230 rides on 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wire-spoke wheels, with 240mm/250mm of front/rear suspension travel.

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Top 5 Things To Look Forward To In Next-Gen Kia Seltos

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The excitement and attractive offers of the festive season might be tempting to bring home a new mid-size SUV, but the 2026 Kia Seltos may worth holding out for

The 2026 Kia Seltos will be the second-generation model of the mid-size SUV. It is one of the three new mid-size SUVs expected to be launched in India next year, and here are five reasons it will be absolutely worth waiting for:

1. All-new design

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The 2026 Kia Seltos will feature a completely new design inside and out. Spy shots have already given a peek at some of the exterior details, such as new squarish headlamps, vertical LED DRLs, a more prominent grille, and Kia EV5-inspired tail lamps. The interior should have a more polished look with a sleeker dashboard, more premium decor elements, and a new multi-colour ambient lighting system, among others.

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2. More space

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Moving into its second generation, the Kia Seltos will grow in dimensions. Rumour has it that the length will increase by around 100 mm from the current 4,365 mm. This would make the model the largest one in its segment in our market and quite possibly also the most spacious one. The rear-seat space and boot volume are expected to gain the most from this improvement.

3. New comfort features

Current Seltos

Kia will offer the next-gen Seltos with an array of new and improved comfort features. The company should include a new memory function in the powered and ventilated driver’s seats, allowing the driver to set it to their preferred adjustment conveniently. Also new will likely be ventilation, reclining, and sliding functions for the rear seat.

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4. Kia Trinity Display

Kia is likely to offer a trio of cockpit displays in the next-gen Seltos, mirroring the look of the Syros’ Trinity Display. A 12.3-inch HD instrument cluster on the right side, a 5-inch climate control touchscreen in the centre, and a 12.3-inch HD infotainment touchscreen on the left side will likely be integrated into a single frame on the driver’s side of the dashboard.

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The new combined displays would run the ccNC (connected car Navigation Cockpit) software. Faster USB Type-C ports and a faster wireless smartphone charger are also expected in the next-gen Seltos.

5. Improved fuel economy

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The next-gen Kia Seltos is likely to carry over the current model’s engines, but in improved, more fuel-efficient versions. The current model’s fuel economy ranges from 17.0 to 20.7 km/l. Internationally, Kia will introduce the next-gen Seltos with a hybrid powertrain, but it is not expected to bring that option to our market before 2027.

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Land Rover’s Baby Defender Is Finally Happening – What To Expect

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Land Rover Baby Defender will more likely be introduced in 2027 and it could appeal to a wider range of customers globally

Land Rover is looking to expand its Defender family with a new compact electric SUV, tentatively dubbed the “Baby Defender.” Slated for a 2027 debut, this smaller derivative may bring the rugged appeal of the legendary 4×4 into a more urban-friendly and technologically advanced package.

The Defender’s history stretches back to 1948 with the original Series models which cemented the brand’s reputation for off-road prowess. Over the decades, wheelbase variations of 90, 110 and 127 inches defined the utility lineup until 1990 when the Defender badge formally separated the model from the Discovery. After decades of production, the classic model was discontinued in 2016, before the modern full-size Defender re-emerged in 2020 to widespread acclaim.

The Baby Defender will occupy the entry-level tier of the lineup – positioned beneath the standard SUV while retaining the family’s signature boxy and upright silhouette. Spy shots suggest a squared-off stance with strong fender lines, LED lighting that mirrors its bigger sibling and unpainted lower cladding.

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Built on Land Rover’s Electrified Modular Architecture (EMA), the compact Defender is expected to feature dual electric motors – offering all-wheel-drive capability. An 800V electrical system may allow ultra-fast charging up to 350 kW while battery packs will reportedly come from Tata’s upcoming UK gigafactory. Final assembly will take place at Land Rover’s Merseyside plant.

Measuring around 4.6 metres in length, roughly 2 metres in width and under 1.8 metres tall, the Baby Defender will look to be a versatile offering for both urban commutes and off-road adventures. Its compact dimensions and electric drivetrain could attract younger buyers, in particular, who seek off-road thrill.

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The cabin is expected to integrate modern digital displays, connected car technology and driver-assistance features – denoting the trend in Land Rover’s newer EV and hybrid offerings. Despite its smaller size, the SUV will likely borrow premium design cues from its full-size sibling.

Set to rival upcoming compact luxury EVs like Mercedes-Benz’s “Little G,” the Baby Defender could be considered for developing markets like India as well.

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Mahindra XUV 700 Facelift Getting Big Updates – All Key Details You Should Know

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Mahindra XUV700 facelift will likely go on sale early next year with a host of updates inside and out

Mahindra’s XUV700 appears to be nearing a major mid-cycle refresh. Spy shots of heavily camouflaged prototypes suggest that the updated SUV is in advanced stages of testing – pointing to an expected debut in the early months of 2026. The facelift is said to bring notable design tweaks, upgraded equipment and new features inside the cabin.

The latest test mules of the XUV700 facelift hint at a redesigned front end featuring a reworked bumper and updated headlamp elements that can be discerned even beneath the camouflage. Mahindra seems to be retaining the signature flush-type door handles from the current version. Along the sides, overall profile will more likely remain unchanged.

The facelifted XUV700 is also expected to sport a new design for its alloy wheels while retaining the same overall dimensions and glasshouse as the current model. Mahindra will likely complement these subtle design tweaks with a few new exterior paint options. At the rear, the XUV700’s taillights seem to retain their familiar outline – though the internal detailing looks to be subtly revised.

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The rear bumper also shows signs of a new design treatment. Step inside and Mahindra is appears to be bringing in big revisions as upgraded materials and some of the detailing as well as equipment are inspired by its latest born-electric models. The equipment list will be headlined by a new triple-screen setup.

Front ventilated seats, an updated suite of Level 2 ADAS functions, automatic climate control and wireless phone charging will remain. Other highlights will include USB Type-C ports, a 360-degree camera system, full-LED lighting, ambient illumination, multiple airbags, adjustable headrests, and the latest iteration of Mahindra’s connected car technology.

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Under the hood, the 2026 Mahindra XUV700 will retain its proven powertrains – the 2.0-litre turbocharged mStallion petrol and the 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engines. Both units have already earned praise for their strong performance, so Mahindra appears set to carry them over without major changes. Transmission choices will remain familiar too with six-speed manual and six-speed torque converter automatic gearboxes expected to continue serving across variants.

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