Tata Harrier & Safari Ultra Diesel Red Dark Edition Launched At Rs. 23.84 Lakh

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Tata Harrier and Safari Ultra Diesel Red Dark Edition gets embellished exterior and interior while the powertrain options remain the same

Diesel buyers of the Harrier and Safari have had to watch from the sidelines since January when Tata introduced the Ultra trim and the Red Dark Edition exclusively for the petrol variants. That wait is now over. Tata Motors has extended both the Ultra trim and the Ultra Red Dark Edition to the diesel range as their prices have been announced.

Prices start at Rs. 23,84,990 for the Harrier Ultra Diesel Manual and Rs. 24,49,990 for its bigger seven-seater sibling, the Safari Ultra Diesel Manual (both ex-showroom). Both SUVs get a black exterior treatment with red lettering, red inserts in the headlamps and grille, 19-inch blacked-out alloy wheels and contrast red brake callipers.

The Harrier goes a step further with an exclusive Nitro Crimson paint option in diesel guise – a colour not available on the petrol version. Step inside and the Carnelian Red theme carries through with a dual-tone black and red cabin finished in leatherette upholstery that makes the interior feel noticeably more premium than the standard variants.

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The Ultra trim itself sits at the very top of each model’s hierarchy – above the Fearless X+ on the Harrier and above the Accomplished X+ on the Safari. The feature list is accordingly extensive as the Harrier Ultra gets ventilated seats at the front, dual digital screens, automatic climate control system, a Level 2 ADAS suite, Dolby Atmos surround sound, a dual dash cam setup, a sliding armrest and USB Type-C fast charging ports.

The Safari builds on this with second-row seat ventilation as part of a more comprehensive rear passenger package. Shared across both is a 14.5-inch Harman infotainment system powered by Samsung Neo QLED technology which is among the larger and sharper screens available in this segment at this price point.

Also Read: Tata Registers Nearly 60,000 Unit Sales In April 2026 With 31% Surge

Under the bonnet, Tata’s familiar 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel does duty on both SUVs producing a maximum power output of 168 bhp and 350 Nm of peak torque. Transmission options include a six-speed manual and a six-speed torque converter automatic. Diesel remains a key powertrain choice for SUV buyers and the arrival of the Ultra and Ultra Red Dark Edition should help appeal to a majority of them.

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Off-Road Oriented Mahindra Thar Roxx ATV Unveiled

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Mahindra Defence Systems pushes the Mahindra Thar Roxx to its limits with a heavily modified off-road version engineered for security forces

Mahindra Defence Systems, a subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra, has developed a new all-terrain SUV eyeing opportunities in the defence market. Called ‘Mahindra ATV’, the new off-road vehicle is based on the Mahindra Thar Roxx.

Mahindra Defence Systems has made extensive modifications to the Thar Roxx to convert it into the ATV. The most evident piece of alteration is the replacement of full doors with tube doors, which reduces weight and makes ingress and egress quicker.

The ATV doesn’t have a back glass or a roof either, which further helps save weight. The removal of the back glass also makes loading and unloading cargo into the trunk area easier. Further saving weight is the removal of the C- and D-pillars, the back glass, and the roof.

Also Read: Mahindra Sales At 56,000+ Units In April 2026 With 8% YoY Increase

In addition to saving weight, the open-body cabin makes loading and unloading cargo into the trunk area easier. Mahindra Defence Systems has fitted a roll cage to restore structural rigidity and rollover protection, while providing hardpoints for mounting weapon systems and equipment, including a 360-degree turret. The roll cage features a ‘Mahindra Defence’ badge on both rear side sections.

Exclusive bumpers provide more ruggedness and higher approach and departure angles, complementing the vehicle’s higher ground clearance. Auxiliary lights for enhanced visibility in low-light conditions, heavy-duty tow hooks and a winch for recovery operations, and a windshield protector can also be seen at the front. On the sides, additional modifications include more durable running boards in a split design and exposed steel wheels wrapped in 18-inch all-terrain tyres. Similarly, a jerrycan holder and a heavy-duty tow hook can also be seen at the rear.

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

Inside, the Mahindra ATV appears to have the same dashboard as the Mahindra Thar Roxx, but the seats feature green upholstery. Under the hood, the Mahindra Thar Roxx has the same 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engine tuned to produce 128.6 kW (172 hp) and 400 Nm of torque. A 6-speed automatic transmission and a part-time 4×4 system send drive to the wheels. The Mahindra ATV could be inducted by the Indian defence forces and may also be used in high-security convoys, including those of the Prime Minister.

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Top 25 Most Sold Petrol Cars FY26 – Swift, Fronx, Creta, Punch, XUV3XO, Sonet

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In the list of top 25 most sold petrol cars in FY26, Maruti Suzuki placed nine models with six of those finishing in the top 11 in India

Maruti Suzuki’s dominance across the petrol space is perhaps the most obvious as the brand placed nine models in the top 25 with six of those finishing in the top 11. The Swift led all petrol models with 1,54,993 units and a 6.3 per cent contribution – edging out its sibling, the Baleno, which followed in second with 1,49,332 units at 6.1 per cent.

The two hatchbacks together accounted for over 3 lakh petrol units – a figure that shows the enduring appetite for practical, fuel-efficient petrol hatchbacks in the local market. The Fronx came in third with 1,17,558 units as its crossover positioning resonates with customers in different market tiers while the Brezza placed fourth at 1,08,775 units.

The Hyundai Creta was the highest placed model not wearing a Suzuki badge – finishing fifth with 1,04,451 units and a 4.2 per cent share. It is an appreciable showing for a midsize SUV that competes in a significantly more premium price bracket than the models above it while its diesel numbers were also impressive as you can read below.

Also Read: Top 10 Most Sold Diesel Cars FY26 – Scorpio, Creta, Thar, Fortuner, Seltos

Punch ICE Facelift

Rank	OEM	Model	FY2026 Units
1	Maruti Suzuki	Swift	1,54,993
2	Maruti Suzuki	Baleno	1,49,332
3	Maruti Suzuki	Fronx	1,17,558
4	Maruti Suzuki	Brezza	1,08,775
5	Hyundai	Creta	1,04,451
6	Tata	Punch	99,395
7	Maruti Suzuki	Dzire	93,800
8	Hyundai	Venue	93,586
9	Tata	Nexon	90,100
10	Maruti Suzuki	Alto	86,371
11	Maruti Suzuki	Wagon R	83,753
12	Kia	Sonet	83,284
13	Maruti Suzuki	Eeco	73,094
14	Mahindra	XUV 3XO	72,517
15	Toyota	Hyryder	54,473
16	Maruti Suzuki	Grand Vitara	54,212
17	Maruti Suzuki	Ertiga	53,396
18	Kia	Seltos	51,963
19	Kia	Carens	51,406
20	Hyundai	i20 Elite	50,333
21	Skoda	Kylaq	49,089
22	Tata	Tiago	48,455
23	Hyundai	Exter	46,454
24	Hyundai	Grand i10	45,025
25	Toyota	Glanza	44,453

The Tata Punch followed in sixth with 99,395 units – making it the best-selling Tata product in the petrol segment for the year. The Dzire and Venue were closely matched at seventh and eighth with 93,800 and 93,586 units respectively while the Tata Nexon rounded off the top 10 with 90,100 units.

The Maruti Suzuki Alto’s presence at tenth with 86,371 units is a reminder that the entry-level petrol segment still commands decent volume. The Wagon R and Kia Sonet followed at eleventh and twelfth with 83,753 and 83,284 units respectively. Further down the list, Mahindra’s XUV3XO placed fourteenth with 72,517 units.

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Existing Creta

Kia placed three models between ranks 12 and 19 as the Sonet, Seltos and Carens collectively contributing over 1.86 lakh petrol units. Skoda’s Kylaq made its presence felt at twenty first with 49,089 units while Toyota’s Hyryder and Glanza bookended the manufacturer’s petrol representation at fifteenth and twenty fifth respectively.

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MINI Cooper S Convertible JCW Pack Launched, Priced At Rs. 61.50 Lakhs

MINI has expanded its India portfolio with the Cooper S Convertible JCW Pack, priced at Rs. 61.50 lakhs (ex-showroom). Positioned as a more visually distinctive version of the standard convertible, the new variant commands a premium of Rs. 2.50 lakhs and will be available in limited numbers as a completely built unit (CBU).

The JCW Pack primarily focuses on styling enhancements rather than mechanical upgrades. On the exterior, the package introduces exclusive paint options such as Midnight Black and Legend Grey, with the latter featuring contrasting bonnet stripes. Several elements, including the grille, mirror caps, door handles and body cladding, receive a gloss-black finish, lending the car a sportier appearance. It also gets 17-inch JCW alloy wheels, sportier brakes with JCW branding and a black fabric soft-top roof.

Inside, the cabin follows a similar dark theme, with black upholstery and dashboard trim. JCW-specific sport seats and a dedicated steering wheel add to the sporty feel, while red accents on the headrests and dashboard provide contrast. However, the overall feature list remains unchanged compared to the standard convertible.

Equipment highlights include a circular 9.4-inch OLED infotainment system, a head-up display, connected car technology, wireless charging, smartphone connectivity and a Harman Kardon sound system.

Mechanically, there are no changes. The car continues to be powered by a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine producing 204 HP and 300 Nm, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission driving the front wheels. Performance figures remain identical, with a claimed 0-100 km/hr time of 6.9 seconds and a top speed of 237 km/hr.

With deliveries already underway, the JCW Pack variant adds a more distinctive visual appeal to the Cooper S Convertible, though buyers seeking enhanced performance will not find any mechanical upgrades over the standard model.

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Top 10 Electric 2W Brands April 2026 – TVS, Bajaj, Ather, Vida, Ola, Greaves

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In the list of top 10 electric 2W brands in April 2026, TVS continued to lead the way ahead of Bajaj, Ather, Vida and Ola

The zero-emission two-wheeler market has been on the rise in recent years and the month of April 2026 was no different as 1,48,677 units were sold with a 61 per cent year-on-year jump over the 92,536 units sold during the same period last year. The top 10 manufacturers accounted for 1,40,376 units or 94 per cent of total industry volume with the top five alone holding an 84 per cent combined share.

TVS Motor Company led the charts with 37,661 units in April 2026 – up 96 per cent from 19,176 units on a YoY basis giving it a 25 per cent market share for the month. The numbers were the company’s second highest monthly total coming just a month after its record of 49,719 units as the iQube and Orbiter remain the most popular offerings from the brand.

Bajaj Auto held its customary second position with 32,883 Chetak units – up 72 per cent year-on-year from 19,162 units in April 2025 with a 22 per cent market share. It was the brand’s third-highest monthly performance behind March 2026’s 46,544 units and March 2025’s 35,215 units as the expansion of the Chetak’s range has proven to bring in more consumers into its fold.

Also Read: Top 10 Electric 2W Brands FY26 – TVS Sits Atop Bajaj, Ather, Ola & Hero

Rank	OEM	April 2026 Sales	April 2025 Sales	YoY
1	TVS	37,661	19,176	+96%
2	Bajaj Auto	32,883	19,162	+72%
3	Ather Energy	27,024	13,332	+103%
4	Vida	15,230	6,150	+148%
5	Ola Electric	12,166	19,824	-39%
6	Greaves Electric	6,884	4,002	+72%
7	River Mobility	3,198	796	+302%
8	Bgauss Auto	3,065	1,313	+133%
9	Simple Energy	1,188	271	+338%
10	Bounce Electric	1,077	64	+1583%

Ather Energy came in third with 27,024 units by growing 103 per cent year-on-year from 13,332 units – the highest growth rate among the top three. The Bengaluru-based company, which recently crossed 6 lakh cumulative retail sales, held an 18 per cent share for the month and April marked its second highest monthly total.

The good reception for the Rizta family scooter has been a key factor while a more affordable model is currently under development for launch later this year. Vida, Hero MotoCorp’s electric arm, retained fourth place with 15,230 units – a 148 per cent year-on-year surge from 6,150 units in April 2025 and a 10 per cent market share.

Also Read: Electric Car Sales Double & 2Ws Gain Pace As Market Surges In FY26

Ola Electric placed fifth for the second consecutive month with 12,166 units but it remains the only top-five brand to post a year-on-year decline – down 39 per cent from 19,824 units in April 2025. However, its volumes are recovering compared to recent past. Greaves Electric Mobility returned to sixth place with 6,884 units – up 72 per cent year-on-year and a 5 per cent share.

River Mobility followed in seventh with 3,198 units after enduring a 302 per cent year-on-year jump for the Indie. Bgauss Auto placed eighth with 3,065 units – up 133 per cent – while Simple Energy posted 1,188 units in ninth and Bounce Electric rounded off the top 10 with 1,077 units. Among the Japanese manufacturers, Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha together managed just 753 units.

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Hyundai Reaffirms Genesis India Launch For 2027 – Key Details

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Genesis brand to take on Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, as well as Volvo Cars and Lexus in the Indian market

Hyundai has reaffirmed plans to bring the Genesis brand to India. As announced in October 2025, the company will be launching the model from its luxury arm in the country in 2027. After contemplating for several years, Hyundai seems finally confident about entering India’s luxury car market, currently dominated by German brands.

The company had been evaluating Genesis’ potential since no later than 2014, back when the name represented only an E-segment sedan. In 2015, Hyundai transitioned Genesis into a standalone brand for a new line of luxury cars.

Over the last decade, Hyundai has gradually built a range of six Genesis model lines: G70, G80, G90, GV60, GV70, GV80. The company is now also launching derivatives tailored for specific markets, such as the Euro-focused G70 Shooting Brake, for instance. It has sold more than 1.5 million Genesis luxury cars since the brand’s inception.

Also Read: Hyundai And Kia Working On New Premium MPVs For India

In the near future, Hyundai plans to add a full-size SUV called the ‘GV90’ to the Genesis line-up, along with an avant-garde variant comparable to Mercedes-Maybach at Mercedes-Benz, aimed at offering elevated sophistication and road presence with coach doors and other higher-end features. Two grand tourers, including a coupe and a cabriolet, are under serious consideration, and an off-road SUV may also be in the pipeline.

Hyundai has not disclosed the Genesis models it plans to bring to India initially, but the GV70 and GV80 SUVs, positioned in the D- and E-segments, respectively, are likely to be among the first launches. In the first formal announcement about the brand’s India launch, José Muñoz, the President and CEO of Hyundai, said that the company will offer “a diverse set of products across powertrains,” hinting at a potential inclusion of EVs and hybrids. Internationally, it already has EVs in the line-up and has confirmed plans to introduce extended-range EVs (EREVs) and hybrids.

Also Read: Hyundai Posts Highest-Ever April Sales With Nearly 52K Units Last Month

Initially, Genesis will be a niche brand, but Muñoz stated that Hyundai plans to grow its volume significantly by 2032. Even though the volume is not going to be huge, it is important because it elevates the company’s image, Muñoz added.

Beyond customers, the luxury brand would help the South Korean automaker increase its appeal among investors, since it will be part of the Hyundai Motor India Limited subsidiary. Genesis models will likely be assembled from CKD kits imported from South Korea and priced attractively to give strong competition to their European rivals.

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Bajaj Auto Crosses 5 Lakh Unit Sales In April 2026, Exports Surge 83%

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Bajaj recorded total sales of 5,13,792 units last month which led to a 40 per cent surge on a YoY basis

Exports growing 83 per cent year-on-year was the defining number in Bajaj Auto’s April 2026 sales tally. Outbound shipments across two-wheelers and commercial vehicles combined reached 2,65,582 units last month against 1,45,195 units in April 2025. Overall, Bajaj Auto recorded total sales of 5,13,792 units last month.

The numbers led to a 40 per cent surge from 3,65,810 units sold during the same period in April 2025. The growth was concentrated across both two-wheelers and commercial vehicles along with both domestic and export channels. On the two-wheeler front, total sales came in at 4,39,953 units – a 38 per cent year-on-year improvement over 3,17,937 units during the corresponding month last year.

The domestic two-wheeler volumes grew a steady 11 per cent to 2,10,063 units from 1,88,615 units. Exports, however, were in a different league altogether, surging 78 per cent to 2,29,890 units from 1,29,322 units in the same month twelve months ago. The export figure is particularly striking as Bajaj shipped more two-wheelers internationally than it sold domestically in April.

Also Read: Bajaj Pulsar NS 400Z Launched With 350cc Engine, Priced At Rs. 1.93 Lakh

Segment	April 2026 Sales	April 2025 Sales	YoY
2W Domestic	2,10,063	1,88,615	+11%
2W Exports	2,29,890	1,29,322	+78%
2W Total	4,39,953	3,17,937	+38%
CV Domestic	38,147	32,000	+19%
CV Exports	35,692	15,873	+125%
CV Total	73,839	47,873	+54%
Total Domestic	2,48,210	2,20,615	+13%
Total Exports	2,65,582	1,45,195	+83%
Grand Total	5,13,792	3,65,810	+40%

It shows the global scale of its motorcycle business across Africa, Latin America and South and Southeast Asia. The commercial vehicle segment mirrored this pattern. Total CV sales grew 54 per cent to 73,839 units from 47,873 units in April 2025. The local CV volumes rose 19 per cent to 38,147 units as against 32,000 units while exports nearly doubled with a 125 per cent jump to 35,692 units from 15,873 units.

The three-wheeler export growth in particular indicates appreciable demand from international markets where Bajaj’s RE and Maxima platforms continue to hold a dominant position. On a combined basis, total domestic sales across both segments stood at 2,48,210 units in April 2026 – up 13 per cent from 2,20,615 units twelve months ago.

Also Read: 2026 Bajaj Chetak Gets Big Upgrades – Google Maps, Ride Modes & Higher Top Speed

The total exports came in at 2,65,582 units as exports outpaced domestic volumes for the month. It must be noted that Bajaj’s Pulsar range remains popular amongst customers in India and global markets while the brand’s sole electric scooter, Chetak, consistently delivers in volumes.

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