Hyundai And Kia To Launch Multiple Hybrid Cars In India By Next Year

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Kia to dominate the hybrid space initially as it is expected to launch three models as early as next year in India

Hyundai and Kia have launched several imported EVs and two locally manufactured EVs over the last few years. Next, the sister brands plan to expand their electrified vehicle portfolio to hybrid models.

1. Kia Carnival Petrol Hybrid

Kia will be the Hyundai Motor Group’s first brand in India to step into hybrids, beginning with a derivative of the Carnival. Earlier this month, GaadiWaadi.com exclusively revealed Kia’s plans to launch the Carnival Hybrid in India this year. We understand the Kia Carnival Hybrid will be the brand’s first partially electrified model in our market.

Like the diesel-powered Carnival, the Carnival Hybrid should be imported as a CBU from South Korea. A 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine comes paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission in the hybrid variant. The petrol engine produces 180 PS (178 hp) and 27 kgf.m (265 Nm) of torque. It is assisted by an electric motor that develops 54 kW (74 hp) and 304 Nm of torque. In South Korea, this setup delivers a fuel economy of up to 14 km/l. Kia will likely launch the Carnival Hybrid in India around October.

Also Read: Kia To Launch 2 New Cars This Year In India – All Key Details

2. Kia MQ4i

MQ4i is the internal name of a new three-row SUV specially adapted for India from Kia’s fourth-generation Sorento (codename: MQ4). The company plans to manufacture this model locally to price it competitively and will offer it with a hybrid powertrain.

While Kia uses the same 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine as the Carnival Hybrid in the Sorento Hybrid, it is said to employ a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine in the Indian model. There’s no word on the output of this engine or the electric motor that will be assisting it. The Kia MQ4i could be launched in Q1 2027.

3. Kia Seltos Hybrid

The Kia Seltos Hybrid is likely to be launched in India after the aforementioned three-row model, and Q2 2027 could be as early as we may see it in showrooms. In South Korea, Kia uses a combination of a 1.6-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine and an electric motor. The petrol engine produces 105 PS (104 hp) and 14.7 kgf.m (144 Nm) of torque, while the electric motor develops 32 kW (43 hp) and 170 Nm of torque.

In India, Kia is likely to use the same 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine-based hybrid system as the MQ4i. This powertrain may deliver a fuel economy of around 25 km/l. The company may launch the Seltos Hybrid in Q2 2027, at a starting price of around INR 17.50 lakh rupees (ex-showroom).

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4. Hyundai Creta Hybrid

Hyundai Creta

The Hyundai Creta is likely transition into its third generation in mid-2027, and with that major update, it will see the addition of a hybrid variant. The first-ever Hyundai Creta Hybrid should come with the same powertrain as the aforementioned India-made Kias. Inspired by the Hyundai Crater Concept, the Hyundai Creta Hybrid could be slightly more affordable than the Kia Seltos Hybrid, costing around 17.20 lakh rupees (ex-showroom) in the base trim.

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Maruti Suzuki e Vitara Full Price List Announced

Maruti Suzuki reveals full pricing, variants and battery plans for e Vitara

Maruti Suzuki has released the complete price structure for its e Vitara electric SUV, outlining both the standard purchase cost and the optional Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) subscription model. The electric SUV will be offered in three trim levels and the announced introductory prices remain applicable until 31st March. Buyers will also receive a home charging unit along with installation support.

Under the BaaS plan, customers pay a lower upfront vehicle price while subscribing separately for battery usage on a per-kilometre basis. In this configuration, the Delta variant with the 49kWh battery is priced from Rs. 10.99 lakhs (ex-showroom), with battery usage charged at Rs. 3.99 per kilometre. The Zeta and Alpha trims, both paired with the larger 61kWh battery pack, are listed at Rs. 11.99 lakhs and Rs. 14.29 lakhs respectively, with the usage fee set at Rs. 4.39 per kilometre.

For buyers who prefer full ownership including the battery, the Delta 49kWh version is priced at Rs. 15.99 lakhs, while the Zeta 61kWh costs Rs. 17.49 lakhs and the top-spec Alpha 61kWh is priced at Rs. 19.79 lakhs (all ex-showroom).

A dual-tone exterior finish is offered only on the Alpha trim and carries an additional charge of Rs. 21,000.

In terms of specifications, the smaller 49kWh battery version produces 142 BHP and is claimed to deliver a driving range of up to 440 km. The larger 61kWh pack generates 172 BHP and has a claimed range of 543 km.

Equipment highlights on the e Vitara include a fixed panoramic-style glass roof, a 10.25-inch infotainment display, wireless phone charging, a 360-degree camera system, electrically adjustable driver’s seat, ventilated front seats and Level-2 advanced driver assistance systems.

With this launch, Maruti Suzuki enters the growing electric SUV segment, where the e Vitara will compete with offerings such as the Tata Curvv EV, Hyundai Creta Electric, Mahindra XUV 3XO EV, Mahindra BE 6, VinFast VF 6 and MG Windsor EV.

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Maruti Brezza Facelift To Be Launched Soon – What To Expect?

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Facing strong competition from the recently launched second-gen Hyundai Venue and the hot-selling Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza to undergo a comprehensive refresh this year

Launched in June 2022, the Maruti Brezza has been on the market now for nearly four years and is due for a facelift. Maruti Suzuki is working on this much-anticipated update and will roll it out in the coming months.

The compact SUV segment has progressed rapidly in terms of styling and technology since the Brezza’s launch in 2022. Newer rivals, including the second-gen Hyundai Venue launched last year, have raised the bar, and Maruti Suzuki is expected to bring meaningful upgrades in both areas to catch up with the competition.

The facelifted Maruti Brezza is likely to feature redesigned bumpers, revised headlamp and tail lamp graphics, and new 16-inch alloy wheels. Maruti Suzuki may also offer one or two new exterior colours further to distinguish the updated version from the current model.

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Inside, the new Maruti Brezza could have more substantial improvements, both aesthetically and functionally. It could feature a redesigned dashboard, a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system instead of the current model’s 9-inch unit, a fully digital instrument cluster instead of the current model’s semi-digital unit, ventilated front seats with electric adjustment on the driver side, and ambient lighting.

Maruti Suzuki may also level up on the safety front in the Brezza with the upcoming refresh, introducing Level 2 advanced driver assistance systems. The availability of these functions could be limited to the top trim, though.

Also Read: Maruti Suzuki e Vitara All Prices, Specs, Range, Top Features Explained

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While the current Brezza is only available with 1.5-litre petrol and 1.5-litre petrol-CNG engine options, the new Brezza is likely to be offered with a new turbocharged petrol engine option as well. The new turbocharged engine could be the long-rumoured 1.2-litre unit, potentially a derivative of the Z12E naturally aspirated mill from the Swift and Dzire.

Maruti Suzuki already has a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine in its portfolio, which it currently uses in the Fronx. However, at least in its current, 73.6 kW (99 hp)/147.6 Nm state of tune, it may not be a meaningful upgrade.

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Spy shots suggest that Maruti Suzuki will introduce a new 6-speed manual transmission option in the Brezza with the facelift. The company offers the current model with a choice of 5-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmissions, with the latter exclusive to the petrol engine. It may offer the new 6-speed manual transmission only with the new turbocharged petrol engine.

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6 New Mid-Size SUVs To Be Launched In The Coming Months

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European and Japanese automakers to flood the Indian market with six new mid-size SUV models by April this year

2026 is the year of new mid-size SUVs, with the all-new Kia Seltos, all-new Tata Sierra, and Maruti e-Vitara put on sale recently, and six more models scheduled to arrive in showrooms in the coming months. The upcoming mid-size SUVs will consist of both ICE and electric models.

1. Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella

The Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella is simply a badge-engineered version of the Maruti e-Vitara. It is differentiated with a more restrained front-end, which incorporates Toyota’s signature hammerhead shark-inspired design, most evident in the sleek nose and the sleek headlamps. It will be launched in the same 440-kilometre and 543-kilometre FWD variants, likely later this month, with prices starting at around 16 lakh rupees (ex-showroom).

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2. All-new Renault Duster

The third-generation Renault Duster will be launched in March and could be priced aggressively from somewhere between 10 and 10.50 lakh rupees (ex-showroom). It will be available with features such as a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, power-adjustable, ventilated front seats, a dual-zone automatic climate control system, and a panoramic sunroof. 1.0- and 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol engines will be available initially. A 1.8-litre petrol engine-based hybrid system will follow, likely in September or October.

3. New Skoda Kushaq

The new Skoda Kushaq brings a sharper and more technical-looking design, along with a host of new features such as rear-seat massage, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, and a panoramic sunroof. There’s also a new, segment-first 8-speed automatic transmission, available as an option with the standard 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine. Skoda will launch the new Kushaq in March.

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4. Tata Sierra.ev

The first-ever Tata Sierra.ev will feature a cleaner and somewhat minimalist front-end compared to the all-new Sierra, but the rest of its design will mostly be the same. Inside, expect a different colour scheme and a few software changes to the displays. The Sierra.ev will likely be available in single-motor RWD and dual-motor AWD variants, with the former delivering a range of around 550 kilometres. It will be revealed in March and could be launched in April.

5. Nissan Tekton

Nissan Tekton

The Nissan Tekton will be a corporate cousin of the all-new Renault Duster, featuring a unique exterior with sharper lines and a clear influence of the seventh-gen Nissan Patrol. It will be the same vehicle mechanically and also in terms of features, but it is likely to come at a slightly higher price. Nissan will likely reveal the Tekton in March and launch it in April.

6. New VW Taigun

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The Volkswagen Taigun will get a facelift likely in April and come with changes similar to the new Skoda Kushaq. Redesigned headlamps, new bumpers, several new 16- and 17-inch wheel options, rear-seat massage, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, and a panoramic sunroof should be among the main cosmetic upgrades. Like in the Skoda model, the 6-speed automatic transmission will be replaced by an 8-speed automatic transmission.

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Tata To Introduce BaaS Scheme To More EVs To Garner High Volumes

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Tata Motors has plans to scale up its BaaS ownership plan following the introduction of such scheme in the Punch EV facelift

In a bid to accelerate EV sales at the affordable end of the market, Tata Motors has plans to scale up its battery subscription ownership plan. It is projected to make entry-level EVs more attainable for buyers shopping below Rs. 12 lakh – a segment that accounts for massive annual sales volumes but still contributes only a tiny fraction to the country’s EV penetration.

Under this flexible purchase scheme, customers can either pay the full ex-showroom cost up front or opt for a reduced purchase price – coupled with a usage-linked battery fee. For example, the recently launched Punch EV facelift is listed at Rs. 9.69 lakh while the subscription format drops the initial price to Rs. 6.49 lakh.

For battery usage, a rental charge of Rs. 2.6 should be paid per kilometre. The company believes this format can help neutralise key obstacles that often discourage first-time EV owners such as higher acquisition costs, uncertainty about driving range and taxation differences compared with petrol cars. Since India’s lower price bands collectively generate over 30 lakh passenger vehicle sales each year, a small change toward electrification could acts as a major volume puller.

Also Read: 2026 Tata Punch EV Facelift Launched At Rs. 9.69 Lakh With 468 Km Range

At present, about 10 per cent of buyers selecting compact small SUV lineup choose the electric version while cleaner propulsion options including CNG variants represent over 40 per cent of total demand. Internal projections suggest the electric share alone could climb into the 15 to 20 per cent range in the near future before potentially reaching close to a third by 2030.

Encouragingly, certain regions have demonstrated increasing acceptance than the national average. Cities such as Jaipur and states like Kerala have reported adoption levels approaching 30 to 40 per cent for cleaner technologies indicating that supportive infrastructure and awareness can dramatically influence purchasing behaviour.

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Tata expects that the introduction of larger battery options will further consolidate demand by improving usability for longer trips between cities. In the foresight, the automaker intends to introduce the subscription-based battery approach across more electric models while also developing future products from the outset as EV-only offerings.

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Royal Enfield’s First EV To Launch In The Coming Months – All Key Info

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Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6 is underpinned by all-new modular ‘L’ platform and it will be packed with premium features

Royal Enfield revealed the Flying Flea C6 at the 2024 EICMA in Italy besides previewing the scrambler version which made its debut a year later. Following its showcase, the Chennai-based brand displayed the FF-C6 in multiple cities across the country. The motorcycle has also been spotted testing multiple times on public roads prompting the speculations that it could be launched before the end of this calendar year.

At the heart of the upcoming electric motorcycle is an electronics suite driven by processors from Qualcomm and supported by control hardware supplied by NXP Semiconductors. Together, they enable constant communication between systems allowing the motorcycle to monitor performance variables and fine-tune responses such as acceleration delivery, braking feel and energy recuperation in real time according to the brand.

As for the design, the Flying Flea C6 fuses nostalgic styling with a leaned out construction. Its profile is narrow and uncluttered, highlighted by a stepped seat, dark alloy rims and a full set of LED lamps. Instead of telescopic front suspension, it employs a girder-type assembly made from forged aluminium – chosen for improved stiffness and precise handling characteristics.

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The frame and battery enclosure also emphasise lightweight engineering. A magnesium casing houses the energy pack while sculpted fins extending from both ends converge toward the centre to form a wing-inspired motif that doubles as a structural and aesthetic element. Riders interact with a round digital interface that echoes vintage gauges.

But integrates modern connectivity, navigation data and vehicle information. Wireless access, remote monitoring and software updates are all expected to be part of the package. RE had previously indicated that additional battery-driven models are under development for Indian as well as global markets as an electrified Himalayan and Flying Flea S6 will also arrive in the near future.

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While the technical specifications remain undisclosed, the Flying Flea C6 is expected to boast a range capable of tackling everyday commuting. It is underpinned by Royal Enfield’s all-new modular ‘L’ platform and it will be sold as an upmarket lifestyle based offering.

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New Tata Punch.ev Variant-Wise Features Detailed

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New Tata Punch.ev charges from 10% to 80% SoC as quickly as 30 minutes and travels up to 464 km on a single charge

A little over a month after the new Punch, Tata Motors has launched the Punch.ev. The facelifted Punch.ev comes with a slew of styling updates and a few technical improvements as well. Tata Motors is offering it in six grades, and here are all their details:

1. Smart 30 – INR 9.69 lakh rupees (ex-showroom)

Tata Motors equips the Punch.ev Smart with features like LED DRLs, an automatic climate control system, a steering wheel with an illuminated brand logo, and 50+ connected car functions. On the safety front, the company includes six airbags and an Electronic Stability Program (ESP), as well as the government-mandated rear parking sensors and tyre pressure monitoring system.

2. Smart+ 30 – INR 10.29 lakh rupees (ex-showroom)

The Smart+ 30 grade upgrades to a shark fin antenna with GPS, a four-speaker sound system, and a manual day/night IRVM. It adds an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a regular USB Type-C port, a 65-watt USB Type-C port, front and rear power window switches on the driver-side door, and steering-mounted audio controls. This grade also brings the ability to adjust the intensity of regenerative braking via paddle shifters and provides the convenience of a remote key with central locking.

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3. Smart+ 40 – INR 10.89 lakh rupees (ex-showroom)

The Smart+ 40 grade upgrades to 16-inch steel wheels, an electronic parking brake with auto hold function, and a jewelled control knob. It also adds a co-driver vanity mirror and improves safety with the inclusion of Hill Hold Control and a reverse parking camera.

4. Adventure 40 – INR 11.59 lakh rupees (ex-showroom)

The Adventure 40 grade adds passive keyless entry, push-button start/stop, and cruise control. It upgrades to 16-inch Hyper-style steel wheels and gives more convenience with electric adjustable ORVMs. It also improves safety with Hill Descent Control and Follow-me-home headlamps.

5. Empowered 40 – INR 12.29 lakh rupees (ex-showroom)

The Empowered 40 grade brings a long list of upgrades and additional features. It elevates style with 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, connected tail lamps, and a dual-tone roof. It adds amenities like automatic electrically folding ORVMs, a storage box in the front centre armrest, a cooled glovebox, a USB Type-A port, a 15-watt rear USB Type-C port, Alexa Car to Home, and an air purifier. It also offers ten additional connected car functions.

For tech-savvy customers, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster with navigation view and a 10.25-inch HD touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Arcade.ev 2.0 App Suite and multiple voice assistants are the key upgrades in the Empowered 40 grade. Safety also goes up, with Blind Spot Monitor, a 360º camera system, automatic headlamps, and rear wiper and auto defogger.

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6. Empowered+ S 40 – INR 12.59 lakh rupees (ex-showroom)

The Empowered+ S 40 grade adds a voice-assisted electric sunroof, front seat ventilation, leatherette seat covers, and a rear centre armrest for improved comfort, as well as a wireless smartphone charger. Roof rails reinforce its SUV identity and set it apart from all other grades. It provides increased safety by upgrading to an auto-dimming IRVM and LED headlamps and adding LED front fog lamps with cornering function and an SOS calling function.

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