Volkswagen ID. Polo Electric Hatch Breaks Cover With 454 Km Range

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Volkswagen ID. Polo is built on the MEB+ platform and boasts 37 kWh and 52 kWh battery packs with claimed range going up to 454 km between charges

Volkswagen has taken the wraps off the ID. Polo – the all-electric version of one of its most popular global nameplates. Having sold over 20 million units across its lifetime, the Polo now enters a new chapter built entirely around electric mobility. Pre-sales have opened in Germany with the base variant priced from 24,995 euros (Rs. 27.65 lakh) and the ID. Polo Life with the 155 kW motor starting at 33,795 euros (Rs. 37.38 lakh).

The ID. Polo is built on the MEB+ platform and will be offered in three power outputs – 114 hp, 132.7 hp and 208 hp. The two lower output variants come with a 37 kWh LFP battery as standard offering a WLTP range of up to 329 km and the ability to charge from 10 to 80 per cent in around 23 minutes at a DC fast charger. The 155 kW variant steps up to a 52 kWh NMC battery – extending the range to up to 454 km with a similar 24-minute DC charging time for the same charge window.

All variants get DC quick charging as standard which is worth noting given how many entry-level EVs still restrict fast charging to higher trims. In terms of dimensions, the ID. Polo measures 4,053 mm in length, 1,816 mm in width and 1,530 mm in height – riding on a 2,600 mm wheelbase. Despite its compact footprint, the shift to MEB+ has freed up considerably more interior space than the conventional Polo.

Boot capacity has grown 25 percent to 441 litres and with rear seats folded, total load capacity reaches 1,240 litres. The interior is centred around a new layout featuring a 26 cm Digital Cockpit on the driver’s visual axis and a 33 cm infotainment touchscreen in the centre of the dashboard. Physical buttons have been retained for key functions as well.

A retro display mode mimics the look of a Golf I facelift instrument cluster and the ID. Polo gains three equipment lines – Trend, Life and Style. The Trend brings LED headlights, automatic air conditioning and DC charging as standard. The Life adds Adaptive Cruise Control, a rear view camera, Park Distance Control, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and inductive smartphone charging.

The Style tops the range with IQ.LIGHT LED matrix headlights, 3D LED tail lights, sport comfort seats, a two-zone automatic climate system and an extended ID. Light strip that now runs into the front doors to warn of approaching road users before the door is opened. Optional equipment includes a 425-watt Harman Kardon sound system, a panoramic glass roof and a pneumatic massage function for the electrically adjustable 12-way front seats.

Vehicle-to-Load charging is standard supplying up to 3.6 kW via a 230V socket inside the cabin or through the charging port with an adapter turning the ID. Polo into a mobile power source on the road. Further powertrain variants and the base 24,995 euro version are expected to go on sale in Germany by summer with European availability to follow a while later.

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Updated 2026 Renault Triber Launched In India At Rs 5.80 Lakh

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2026 Renault Triber gains an enhanced features list and updates inside the cabin but no mechanical changes have been made

Renault India has launched the updated Triber for 2026 with a range of new features and equipment additions across the range. Prices start at Rs 5.80 lakh for the base Authentic variant and go all the way up to Rs 8.47 lakh for the top-end Emotion with the Easy-R AMT (all prices ex-showroom). The updated model is available in four variants namely Authentic, Evolution, Techno and Emotion.

The key area of focus of this update is on enriching the entry and mid-level variants with features that were previously reserved for higher trims and thus making the overall package more accessible to a wider set of consumers. With over 2 lakh Triber owners in India already, Renault is looking to build on that base with the MY update.

The most significant addition is on the space front. The second-row seats now fold completely flat unlocking a boot capacity of 1,065 litres – the largest in the segment by a considerable margin. The one-touch tumble function for second-row seats which allows easier access to the third row is now standard across all variants. The Triber continues to offer 5, 6 and 7-seater configurations courtesy of its modular seating flexibility.

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Variant	Manual	AMT
Authentic	Rs 5,80,875	—
Evolution	Rs 6,69,605	—
Techno	Rs 7,39,120	—
Emotion	Rs 8,00,350	Rs 8,47,950

On the inside, the 2026 Renault Triber gains a redesigned dual-tone dashboard with a floating 20.32 cm touchscreen infotainment system supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The interior has been updated to feel more modern and welcoming – in line with the feedback received from customers according to the brand.

Feature additions have been spread across the variant range. The Evolution trim gains steering-mounted audio and phone controls, a day-night adjustable interior mirror and a rear room lamp. The Techno variant receives a driver seat armrest, driver seat height adjuster, rear defogger, a 12V socket for the third row, two front tweeters and electrically foldable ORVMs.

Also Read: Renault To Launch A New 7-Seater SUV & Compact SUV In India

The top-end Emotion variant gets automatic climate control as a segment-first feature – rounding off what is now a more premium package at Rs 8.00 lakh for the manual version. Safety equipment remains comprehensive with 21 standard safety features including six airbags, ABS with EBD, Electronic Stability Control and a tyre pressure monitoring system fitted across all variants.

The 2026 Triber continues with its 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine kicking out a maximum power output of 72 PS and 96 Nm of peak torque. A five-speed manual gearbox is available across all variants while the five-speed AMT is offered exclusively on the top-end Emotion at Rs 8.47 lakh (ex-showroom). A three-year standard warranty comes as standard which is extendable up to seven years with unlimited kilometre coverage.

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Top 25 Most Sold CNG Cars FY26 – Ertiga, Dzire, Nexon, Aura, Exter, Rumion

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In the list of top 25 most sold CNG cars in FY26, Maruti Suzuki led the way by featuring 13 models

Maruti Suzuki utterly dominated CNG PV segment in FY26 by accounting for the bulk of the top 25 best-selling models during the year. The brand’s wide CNG portfolio, competitive pricing and extensive dealer network helped it maintain a commanding presence across multiple body styles and segments mainly in the mass market space.

Leading the CNG charts was the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga with 1,45,480 units capturing a 14.3 per cent share of total CNG PV sales. The seven-seater’s combination of practicality, low running costs and frugality has kept it at the top of the MPV segment for several years now. In the second position was the Dzire with 1,35,330 units and a 13.3 per cent contribution.

The Maruti Suzuki WagonR came in third with 96,381 units and a 9.5 per cent share – continuing its role as a popular practical and affordable CNG hatchback in the market. The Brezza compact SUV followed in fourth with 71,329 units – making it the top-selling CNG SUV of FY26 with a 7.0 per cent market share.

Rank	OEM	Model	FY2026 Units
1	Maruti Suzuki	Ertiga	1,45,480
2	Maruti Suzuki	Dzire	1,35,330
3	Maruti Suzuki	WagonR	96,381
4	Maruti Suzuki	Brezza	71,329
5	Tata	Nexon	69,168
6	Tata	Punch	67,468
7	Maruti Suzuki	Eeco	66,675
8	Hyundai	Aura	62,612
9	Maruti Suzuki	Fronx	54,805
10	Maruti Suzuki	Victoris	35,677
11	Maruti Suzuki	Swift	30,357
12	Maruti Suzuki	Baleno	23,228
13	Maruti Suzuki	XL6	20,962
14	Hyundai	Exter	20,423
15	Tata	Tiago	19,883
16	Maruti Suzuki	Grand Vitara	17,370
17	Toyota	Rumion	15,992
18	Hyundai	Grand i10	11,988
19	Tata	Altroz	10,663
20	Toyota	Hyryder	9,672
21	Toyota	Glanza	8,095
22	Maruti Suzuki	Alto	7,369
23	Toyota	Taisor	5,742
24	Tata	Tigor	4,907
25	Maruti Suzuki	Celerio	2,503

Tata Motors made its presence felt with the Nexon and Punch placing fifth and sixth respectively. The Nexon recorded 69,168 units while the Punch was just behind at 67,468 units – together accounting for 13.4 per cent of total CNG PV sales – a strong showing for a brand that entered the CNG space more recently than Maruti. The Eeco rounded off the top seven with 66,675 units.

Hyundai’s Aura finished eighth with 62,612 units and a 6.2 per cent contribution – making it the Korean brand’s top CNG performer for the year. The Fronx placed ninth with 54,805 units while the Victoris took tenth spot with 35,677 units. Further down the line, the Swift posted 30,357 units, the Baleno 23,228 units and the XL6 20,962 units.

Hyundai’s Exter recorded 20,423 units in fourteenth as it ended up just ahead of the Tata Tiago at 19,883 units. The Grand Vitara contributed 17,370 units while the Toyota Rumion which shares its platform and underpinnings with the Ertiga added 15,992 units in seventeenth.

Hyundai’s Grand i10 managed 11,988 units and it was followed by the Tata Altroz at 10,663 units. Toyota rounded off its representation with the Hyryder at 9,672 units, Glanza at 8,095 units and Taisor at 5,742 units. The Tata Tigor and Maruti Suzuki Celerio completed the top 25 with 4,907 and 2,503 units respectively while the S-Presso finished just outside the standings with 630 units.

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Mahindra To Launch CNG-Spec XUV 3XO In India Soon

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Mahindra XUV 3XO CNG to compete with the Tata Nexon CNG and the Maruti Vitara Brezza CNG in the domestic market

Like Tata Motors, Mahindra wants to offer a diverse selection of powertrains for its popular SUVs to capture demand across price and usage scenarios. The company already offers diesel, petrol, and pure electric variants of some models, and now, it is planning a fourth one – CNG.

Being predominantly focused on big and bulky SUVs, Mahindra currently does not offer a CNG option in any of its passenger vehicles. However, with CNG being the choice of power for more than 20% of new cars sold in India now, the company has realised its strong potential and wants to capitalise on the trend to find new growth. The XUV 3XO, as its smallest and lightest car, and positioned in the popular compact SUV segment, is the most logical starting point.

Needless to say, the new XUV 3XO CNG will be a derivative of an existing petrol variant. Mahindra offers two XUV 3XO petrol with two 1.2-litre engine options: a multi-point fuel injection (MPFI) version that produces 82 kW (110 hp) and 200 Nm of torque and a direct injection (DI) version that develops 96 kW (129 hp) and 230 Nm of torque.

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Mahindra will likely use the MPFI version in the XUV 3XO CNG, as that would be technically simpler and less costly as well. The power and torque should be marginally lower. The company could either install two small CNG cylinders in the boot or mount a single cylinder under the boot to minimise the impact on the luggage space. The petrol variant itself offers a limited luggage space of 295 litres, so Mahindra would look for ways to save as much space as possible.

While the XUV 3XO petrol is available with a choice of 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmissions, in the case of both MPFI and DI engines, the XUV 3XO CNG may only be offered with a 6-speed manual transmission. Trim options for the CNG variant may also be limited compared to the petrol variant.

Also Read: Mahindra Working On Multiple New SUV Launches For India – ICE & EVs

Mahindra will likely launch the XUV 3XO CNG as early as the end of 2026. The company may price it from somewhere in the range of Rs. 8.35-8.45 lakh (ex-showroom).

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Mercedes-Benz CLA EV Launched In India, Priced From Rs. 55 Lakhs

Mercedes-Benz has introduced the all-electric CLA sedan in India with a starting price of Rs. 55 lakhs (ex-showroom), positioning it as the brand’s most accessible offering in the country. The model effectively replaces the A-Class Limousine along with the EQA and EQB electric SUVs in the brand’s entry-level portfolio.

Although the CLA badge is not new to India, this marks its first iteration as a fully electric model. The company has also confirmed strong initial interest, with over 400 bookings recorded since order books opened in March.

The CLA EV is offered in two primary variants along with a special edition – CLA 200 Standard Range Progressive Line for Rs. 55 lakhs, CLA 250+ Long Range AMG Line for Rs. 59 lakhs and CLA 250+ Long Range Launch Edition for Rs. 64 lakhs.

The base variant focuses on comfort-oriented styling, while the higher-spec version gets sportier AMG Line design elements. The Launch Edition further adds cosmetic and feature enhancements.

The entry-level CLA 200 uses a 58kWh battery paired with a rear-mounted motor producing 224 HP and 335 Nm. It has a claimed WLTP range of up to 542 km and can accelerate from 0-100 km/hr in 7.5 seconds.

The CLA 250+ Long Range gets a larger 85kWh battery, increasing the claimed range to 792 km. Power output rises to 272 HP, with a quicker 0-100 km/hr time of 6.7 seconds.

Both variants feature an uncommon two-speed transmission setup, similar in concept to systems seen in high-performance EVs like the Porsche Taycan. The CLA EV also benefits from an 800V electrical architecture, enabling ultra-fast charging speeds of up to 320kW. Under ideal conditions, it can add approximately 300 km of range in just 10 minutes.

The new CLA EV adopts a clean, coupe-like silhouette with frameless doors and a sloping roofline. Despite being slightly larger than its predecessor, the model achieves a low drag coefficient of 0.21, contributing significantly to its efficiency.

A distinctive highlight is the extensive use of the three-pointed star motif across the lighting elements, including a grille embedded with multiple illuminated stars. The AMG Line trim adds sportier bumpers and wheel designs, though the overall styling remains understated.

Inside, the CLA EV adopts a technology-focused layout with a wide digital interface spanning the dashboard. Standard versions include a 14-inch infotainment screen and a 10.25-inch driver display, while the Launch Edition features a full-width Superscreen setup with an additional passenger display.

Feature highlights include powered, heated and massaging front seats, Panoramic glass roof, Dual-zone climate control, Ambient lighting, Burmester 3D sound system, Wireless charging, Level 2+ ADAS with semi-autonomous driving functions, 360-degree camera and auto park assist.

The sedan offers a 405-litre boot along with a 101-litre front storage compartment. Mercedes is also providing an 8-year or 1.6 lakh km warranty on the battery.

At its price point, the CLA EV enters a niche but growing premium electric sedan segment. Its closest rival in India is the BYD Seal, which offers competitive pricing and performance credentials.

With its combination of long range, fast charging capability and brand positioning, the CLA EV aims to attract buyers looking to step into the luxury EV space.

Alongside the CLA EV, Mercedes-Benz has also launched limited-run Celebration Editions of the C-Class and E-Class sedans to mark its 140th anniversary. These versions are limited to 140 units each and include additional equipment such as rear-seat enhancements, dashcams and exclusive collectibles.

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Locally Assembled Range Rover Sport Autobiography Launched At Rs. 1.6 Crores

Range Rover Sport Autobiography has been introduced in India in locally assembled form, with prices starting at Rs. 1.6 crores (ex-showroom). This marks the first time the Autobiography trim is being offered with local assembly for the Range Rover Sport. Bookings are now open, while the V8-powered version continues to be available as a fully imported model.

The locally assembled version is offered with two 3.0-litre, six-cylinder engine options – petrol and diesel – both paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.

The diesel variant produces 351 HP and 700 Nm, while the petrol version develops 400 HP and 550 Nm. Both offer similar performance figures to the Dynamic HSE trims. Meanwhile, the CBU version continues with a 4.4-litre V8 engine producing 530 HP and 750 Nm.

The Autobiography trim brings subtle visual enhancements over the standard model. It features 22-inch forged alloy wheels, red brake calipers and specific badging. Additional elements include soft-close doors, flush door handles and a powered tailgate.

Buyers can choose from multiple colour options including Borasco Grey, Ostuni Pearl White, Santorini Black and Carpathian Grey.

Inside, the SUV focuses on comfort and luxury with an extended leather interior and semi-aniline upholstery. It gets 22-way electrically adjustable front seats with heating, ventilation and massage functions, along with reclining and ventilated rear seats.

Other features include four-zone climate control, ambient lighting, a centre console refrigerator and an air purification system.

The cabin is equipped with a 13.7-inch digital instrument cluster and a 13.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. A Meridian Signature sound system, head-up display and rear seat entertainment screens are also part of the package.

The Range Rover Sport Autobiography comes with a range of chassis technologies aimed at improving ride and handling. These include all-wheel steering, adaptive air suspension, electronic active differential and torque vectoring.

Off-road capability is supported by Terrain Response modes, adaptive off-road cruise control and hill descent control, along with multiple traction and stability systems.

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Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Is The Only MPV In India To Reach Close To 2 Lakh Sales In FY26

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Maruti Suzuki Ertiga posted a total of 1,98,876 units in FY26 with a YoY growth of 4 per cent in India

The Financial Year 2025-26 turned out to be a brilliant year for passenger vehicle sales in India with a handful of models crossing or coming close to the 2 lakh unit mark. The Maruti Suzuki Dzire led the overall charts with 2,29,130 units – registering a substantial 39 per cent year-on-year growth. The Tata Nexon followed in second place with 2,16,054 units.

Its sales numbers were up 32 per cent over the previous year. The Hyundai Creta rounded off the 2 lakh club with 2,01,921 units – growing 4 per cent over FY2024-25. Just outside that threshold sat the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga with 1,98,876 units – a figure that carries its own significance as it is the only MPV in the country to come anywhere close to the 2 lakh mark in FY26.

To put that in perspective, the combined sales of the Toyota Innova Crysta and Innova Hycross, the two most prominent models in the MPV space stood at just over 1.12 lakh units – barely half of what the Ertiga managed on its own. The reasons behind the Ertiga’s sustained popularity are fairly straightforward as it occupies a sweet spot in the market.

Also Read: Maruti Suzuki Breaks Its Own Record With 23.47 Lakh Units In FY26

It is a seven-seater that is priced accessibly, easy to run and practical enough for both family use and commercial fleet operators. The current Ertiga is powered by a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 103 bhp and 137 Nm of torque, and is mated to either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission.

A factory-fitted CNG option is also available which has been a significant volume contributor given the running cost advantage it offers. Prices range from around Rs. 8.79 lakh to Rs. 12.94 lakh (ex-showroom) making it one of the competitively priced seven-seaters in the segment.

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As for features, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga offers a 7-inch SmartPlay Pro touchscreen, automatic climate control, rear AC vents, cruise control and connected car technology on higher variants. While it won’t match the premium appeal of the Innova Hycross, it delivers on space, efficiency and value – a combination that has kept it at the top of the MPV sales charts year after year.

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