BMW F 450 GS Bookings Open Ahead Of Launch In India – Key Info

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BMW F 450 GS pushes out 48 hp and 43 Nm from a 420 cc parallel-twin engine and is expected to make a big impact if aggressively priced

The official pre-bookings for the BMW F 450 GS have commenced at authorised dealerships across the country ahead of the announcement of prices on April 23, 2026. Set to consolidate its adventure portfolio in India, BMW Motorrad is preparing to roll out the all-new BMW F 450 GS which is a more manageable alternative to the larger GS models.

Built on a tubular steel chassis, the motorcycle is expected to weigh close to 178 kg which should make it far more approachable in terms of everyday usability and off-road handling. Powering the new entrant is a completely new 420 cc parallel-twin engine that develops 48 hp and 43 Nm of torque. Interestingly, the motor employs a 135-degree crank configuration.

It is paired with a six-speed gearbox and supported by a standard slipper and assist clutch with an optional semi-automatic clutch system likely to be offered on select variants. From a hardware perspective, the F 450 GS is equipped with KYB-sourced suspension components including upside-down forks up front and a rear monoshock.

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Top-spec variants are expected to feature adjustable suspension setups for versatility across terrains. Braking duties are handled by a combination of Brembo components at the front and ByBre units at the rear. It packs a comprehensive set of rider aids such as traction control, cornering ABS, Dynamic Brake Control and engine brake management.

Globally, BMW offers the F 450 GS in multiple trims including Basic, Exclusive, Sport and GS Trophy with higher variants bringing additional off-road focused equipment like hand guards, aluminium bash plates, specialised footpegs, a 6.5-inch TFT display offering Bluetooth connectivity and navigation support and upgraded suspension components.

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With production underway at TVS Motor Company’s Hosur facility, competitive pricing could make it a strong contender in its segment. Riders will have access to multiple ride modes including Rain, Road and Enduro while the more advanced Enduro Pro mode is likely to be reserved for higher trims. The design stays true to the iconic GS styling but in a more compact and less intimidating form. It features a tall riding stance, signature beak-like front fascia and a distinctive X-shaped LED headlamp.

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Top 10 Car Exporters FY26 – Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Nissan, VW, Toyota, Kia

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In the top 10 car exporters chart for FY26, Maruti Suzuki led the way ahead of Hyundai, Nissan and Volkswagen in India

As expected, the PV export space witnessed appreciable growth in FY2026 with total shipments rising to 9,05,137 units compared to 7,70,296 units during the same period the previous fiscal with an impressive 17.5 per cent growth. Dominating the charts by a massive margin, Maruti Suzuki exported 4,43,825 units in FY2026 as against 3,30,081 units in FY2025 with a healthy 34.5 per cent growth.

It came courtesy of good reception for models like Fronx, Jimny, Swift, Baleno, S-Presso, Dzire, Celerio and e Vitara elsewhere. Maruti Suzuki’s market share surged from 42.9 per cent to 49 per cent with a significant gain of 6.2 percentage points. Holding onto the second position, Hyundai shipped 1,90,125 units – up from 1,63,386 units last year.

While it shows a notable 16.4 per cent growth, its market share slightly dipped from 21.2 per cent to 21 per cent as Verna, Grand i10 Nios, Aura, Alcazar, Venue, etc played their part. Nissan retained third place with exports of 82,408 units – improving from 71,334 units in FY2025.

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Rank	OEM	FY2026	Growth
1	Maruti Suzuki	4,43,825	34.5%
2	Hyundai	1,90,125	16.4%
3	Nissan	82,408	15.5%
4	Volkswagen	40,143	-19.0%
5	Toyota	38,974	41.0%
6	Kia	27,953	3.9%
7	Honda	26,485	-56.0%
8	Mahindra	18,722	18.9%
9	Renault	15,696	17.8%
10	Tata	10,350	263.5%
11	Citroen	6,083	15.7%
12	Jeep	2,941	6.4%
13	Skoda	1,432	14.1%
	TOTAL	9,05,137	17.5%

The 15.5 per cent growth came alongside a marginal dip in market share from 9.3 per cent to 9.1 per cent as Magnite and Sunny proved to be the difference makers. In contrast, Volkswagen saw a notable decline. Exports dropped to 40,143 units from 49,543 units resulting in a negative growth of 19 per cent with Virtus and Taigun accounting for the majority.

Its market share also fell sharply from 6.4 per cent to 4.4 per cent. On the other hand, Toyota emerged as one of the strongest gainers. The brand posted a 41 per cent growth with exports rising to 38,974 units from 27,640 units as Hyryder led the way. Its market share improved from 3.6 per cent to 4.3 per cent.

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Kia registered modest growth of 3.9 per cent by exporting 27,953 units compared to 26,892 units last year. However, its market share slipped from 3.5 per cent to 3.1 per cent. Among others, Honda faced a steep decline of 56 per cent with exports falling to 26,485 units from 60,229 units while Mahindra & Mahindra and Renault posted steady gains of 18.9 per cent and 17.8 per cent respectively. Notably, Tata Motors recorded the highest growth rate at 263.5 per cent.

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Renault Triber To Finally Get A Turbo Petrol Engine Later This Year

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Launched in 2019, the Renault Triber got a facelift in 2025 but is still only available with 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine

As a sub-4 metre MPV designed to accommodate seven people, the Renault Triber is a brilliant product, but it has long been criticised for being underpowered. Seven years into its lifecycle, a fix is finally coming in the form of a turbocharged petrol engine.

At an India-specific strategy event held on 16 April, Renault announced plans to make the Triber more appealing with two new variants. The first variant will feature a 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine, targeted at customers who are willing to pay a premium for the much-needed bump in power and torque.

Renault will use the same HR10 engine it offers in the Kiger in the turbo petrol variant of the Triber. Similarly, it will pair this engine with a 5-speed manual transmission as standard and offer a CVT as an option. In the Kiger, the HR10 engine has been tuned to deliver 100 PS (99 hp) and 160 Nm of torque with the manual transmission and 100 PS (99 hp) and 152 Nm of torque with the CVT.

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The Renault Triber turbo petrol is said to be launched in the September-October period, just in time for the festive season. It may only be offered in the higher-end techno and emotion trims, at a premium of about Rs. 90,000 with the manual transmission and about Rs. 1.9 lakh with the CVT.

The second new variant will feature a bi-fuel petrol-CNG engine. Renault has been offering a retrofitment kit that can be used to make this conversion at its dealerships, but the upcoming variant will feature a factory-fitted CNG kit. Moreover, it will have a new layout in which there are two compact cylinders instead of a big one, both placed under the boot area. The dual-cylinder setup would ensure that the boot space isn’t compromised. For reference, the Triber offers 84 litres of boot space, which can be expanded to 625 litres by folding the third row seats.

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While the current Triber CNG with the dealer-installed kit relies on a 1.0-litre naturally aspirated three-cylinder petrol engine, the new Triber CNG with the factory-fitted kit will feature the new 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine. A CVT option is unlikely to be offered with the bi-fuel version, meaning a 5-speed manual transmission would be standard.

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Nissan’s Next Big Launch In India To Be Tekton Midsize SUV

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Nissan Tekton expected to be launched at around Rs. 10.50 lakh (ex-showroom) in May, followed by a three-row SUV around the end of the year

Nissan’s resurgence plan in India is set to begin soon with a re-entry into the country’s hot mid-size SUV segment. The company will launch a new model called the Tekton as the successor to the Terrano, which it discontinued in mid-2020.

The Nissan Tekton will be inspired by the Japanese automaker’s legendary Nissan Patrol, now in its seventh generation and under consideration for launch in India. Nissan has almost entirely revealed the exterior through teasers. High ground clearance, muscular bodywork, and contemporary design elements will give the Tekton a good balance of old-school and modern SUV attributes.

At the front, there will be rectangular, sleek headlamps with angular DRLs connected via a light band. Two horizontal slats over the radiator grille will stretch across the width, tipping the headlamps. The bonnet will feature power domes, and the bumper will have a sharp look.

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Upcoming Nissan Tekton

On the sides, the Tekton will have pronounced wheel arches, a strong shoulder section, and 18-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels. A ‘Double-C’ shaped accent featuring a Himalayan-inspired mountain motif will be another interesting design element here, located on the front doors. At the rear, there will be C-shaped tail lamps connected via a lightbar.

The interior should have a modern-tough theme, combining a modern layout and design with rugged touches in key areas such as the dashboard, door panels, and centre console. The cabin will likely be loaded to the brim with premium equipment, including a 10.25-inch fully digital instrument cluster, a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Google built-in, a dual-zone automatic climate control system, 6-way power-adjustable front seats with manual lumbar support and ventilation, and a panoramic sunroof.

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Nissan Tekton

Nissan will likely bundle more than 15 advanced driver assistance systems as well, including lane keep assist, blind spot warning, traffic sign recognition, active emergency braking system, adaptive cruise control with stop & go, and a 360º camera system. Six airbags should be standard.

At launch, the Tekton will likely be available with a 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine paired with a 6-speed manual transmission and a 1.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine linked to a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission featuring a wet clutch. The former should produce 100 PS (99 hp) and 166 Nm of torque, and the latter will likely develop 163 PS (161 hp) and 280 Nm of torque. A hybrid system based on a 1.8-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine may follow early next year.

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Renault Bridger To Arrive With New Turbo Petrol, Will Get EV Too

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Renault Bridger to be distinguished in the crowded sub-4 metre SUV segment with authentic proportions, a high ground clearance, and a butch design

Renault is rebooting its India operations with the recently launched third-generation Duster, and the upcoming Bridger will be an even more crucial product for the French brand. As a compact SUV, the Bridger will have far more potential in our market, which is why Renault has even more aggressive plans for that model.

At an India-specific futuREady conference held on 16 April, Renault shared some new details about the Bridger. One of the major developments was the confirmation of a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine.

The Tata Nexon, the best-selling model in the sub-4 metre SUV segment, and the Mahindra XUV 3XO are also available with 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engines. The Renault Bridger’s closest rival will be the production version of the Mahindra Vision.S, and that model is also expected to be offered with at least one 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine option.

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Renault could be considering the HR12 1.2-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine, which it uses in a number of existing models internationally, including the Duster, Captur, Austral, and the Rafale. This engine is ready for electrification and is already being used in mild-hybrid, full-hybrid, and plug-in hybrid applications.

At the world premiere of the Bridger’s concept version last month, Renault confirmed that it will offer a hybrid powertrain as well. While it did not specifically state, there’s a strong possibility it is planning to offer this option in India, which would make the business case for the HR12 engine even stronger. The company will likely use a naturally aspirated version of the same engine in the basic configurations to keep the pricing competitive.

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Renault plans to offer the Bridger with a pure electric powertrain also in India. The company had considered several EVs for our market earlier, but the Bridger EV will finally be its first pure electric model in India. No technical details about the zero-emission variant are available at the moment.

The Renault Bridger is scheduled to go on sale in India by the end of 2027, and we expect it to be offered with only the 1.2-litre naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol engine options initially. The hybrid and pure electric variants could be introduced in a phased manner by 2028.

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4 New EVs To Be Launched This Year – Tata To Toyota

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4 new electric cars, including one three-row model, are set to be launched in India by September this year

Demand for electric cars in India is at an all-time high, driven by a growing model range in mass-market segments, rising consumer awareness, and expanding charging infrastructure. In the coming months, for new electric cars will arrive in Indian showrooms, paving the way for further growth.

1. Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) showcased the Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella in January and is expected to launch it later this month. This is the company’s first EV, and it is closely related to the Maruti e Vitara.

The Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella will be available in 142 hp/193 Nm and 172 hp/193 Nm FWD variants, with 49 kWh and 61 kWh LFP battery packs, respectively. The base variant can travel 440 kilometres in a single charge, and the top variant 543 kilometres. This model will likely be priced from around Rs. 16 lakh (ex-showroom).

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2. Tata Sierra.ev

As its name suggests, the Tata Sierra.ev will be a derivative of the all-new Tata Sierra. However, it will undergo some major structural changes in the process, like switching from a front-biased to a rear-biased drivetrain, for instance. Another major change will be the adoption of an independent rear suspension, although that will be seen on the ICE donor also in the future, with the arrival of an AWD option in 2027.

Tata Motors is likely to launch the Sierra.ev in standard-range RWD, extended-range RWD, and extended-range AWD variants. The extended-range RWD variant should be able to travel at least around 600 kilometres (MIDC Part 1 + Part 2) on a single charge.

3. Kia Syros EV

The Kia Syros EV will be the South Korean automaker’s Tata Nexon.ev challenger. An active air intake grille with automatically opening/closing shutters, more aerodynamic 16-inch alloy wheels, and a few tweaks to the bumpers are expected to be the key design changes on the electric derivative. The interior should look even more similar.

Kia will likely offer the Syros EV with two LFP battery pack options, and the larger of the two may deliver around 500 kilometres of range. The LFP cells will be produced locally by Exide Energy to keep costs in check.

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4. Tata Safari.ev

Tata Safari EV Rendering

The Tata Safari.ev will be the company’s new flagship electric model, positioned as a three-row model competing with the Mahindra XEV 9S. Expected to be offered in 6- and 7-seat versions, the Tata Safari-derived EV will likely come with the same battery pack and powertrain options as the Tata Harrier.ev. Depending on the configuration, it could be capable of covering a distance of up to around 600 kilometres (MIDC Part 1 + Part 2) on a single charge. Tata Motors will likely launch this model in September.

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2026 Maruti Suzuki Baleno Facelift Spotted Testing – Changes Explained

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2026 Maruti Suzuki Baleno is expected to receive exterior and interior changes while a new 1.2L Z-series petrol engine could be included

A mid-cycle update for the Maruti Suzuki Baleno has been caught testing in India revealing some of the changes it will endure upon likely arrival in H2 2026. Being the best-selling premium hatchback and one of top-selling passenger cars in the domestic market, the facelift holds plenty of significance for the brand as it has been around in its current guise since early 2022.

The spy images indicate that the 2026 Maruti Suzuki Baleno has gained a subtly reworked tail section but the bulk of the changes appear to be concentrated at the front. Besides a set of newly designed alloy wheels, the five-seater has received redesigned headlight section, updated grille, revised front bumper with wider air intake, etc. You could also see turn signals mounted on ORVMs and clamshell shaped bonnet.

The front end looks meaner courtesy of a parted grille with more prominent inserts and it may also get brand new LED Daytime Running Lights. The cabin could come with a larger touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, updated surface trims and materials, new in-car connectivity based functions, an all-digital instrument console and more.

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The equipment could be further spiced up with the inclusion of a 360-degree camera system, wireless smartphone charger, leatherette seats, etc. Currently, the Baleno uses a 1.2L K-series DualJet petrol engine producing 89 hp maximum power and 113 Nm of peak torque. The Indo-Japanese manufacturer could replace it with the new Z-series three-pot unit found in the latest Swift and Dzire.

Higher trims could be powered by a 1.0L BoosterJet petrol mill found in the Fronx and it will help expand the Baleno’s portfolio. Another possibility is the addition of CNG tank underneath the floor as seen in the Victoris. The same setup will also be employed in the Brezza facelift which is also undergoing testing. A new six-speed MT was also spotted with the upcoming Brezza and whether it will make it to the Baleno facelift or not is yet unknown.

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Maruti Suzuki has expanded its presence in the SUV space with the launch of the Fronx, Grand Vitara, Victoris and more recently its first EV, the e Vitara. The brand is looking to further consolidate its appeal in the existing as well as new segments over the next two to three years.

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