https://www.thecarjury.com/news/ News and verdicts on the Indian car market from The Car Jury. en-IN Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:30:33 +1000 https://www.thecarjury.com/news/hyundai-i20-n-shadow-edition-australia-farewell/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/hyundai-i20-n-shadow-edition-australia-farewell/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:30:25 +1000 Hyundai is sending off the i20 N with a 100-unit Shadow Edition for Australia. India never got the hot hatch, and that is the real story. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/citroen-ec3x-launch-price-features-2026/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/citroen-ec3x-launch-price-features-2026/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:30:05 +1000 Citroen has launched the eC3X at Rs 10.25 lakh with 6 airbags, LED lights and a BaaS scheme. The Car Jury's verdict on whether it's enough. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/mini-countryman-c-india-launch-price-locally-assembled/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/mini-countryman-c-india-launch-price-locally-assembled/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:29:06 +1000 Mini launches the locally assembled Countryman C in India at Rs 47.5 lakh, pitching it against the BMW X1, Mercedes GLA and Audi Q3. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/maruti-wagon-r-bioflex-private-buyer-deliveries-begin/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/maruti-wagon-r-bioflex-private-buyer-deliveries-begin/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:28:26 +1000 Maruti opens Wagon R Bioflex sales to private buyers at Rs 7.24 lakh ex-showroom. India's first flex-fuel production car, but is it worth buying? noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/2026-maruti-brezza-facelift-launch-near-production-ready-spied/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/2026-maruti-brezza-facelift-launch-near-production-ready-spied/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:32:47 +1000 Maruti's 2026 Brezza facelift has been spied in production-ready guise during a TVC shoot. New grille, bumper and a 6-speed manual are confirmed. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/bmw-ix5-largest-battery-pack-2027-debut/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/bmw-ix5-largest-battery-pack-2027-debut/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:31:42 +1000 BMW's upcoming iX5 will get a 141-144kWh battery, the brand's largest yet. The Car Jury on what it means for X5 buyers in India. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/mahindra-xev-9s-pack-one-above-deliveries-begin/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/mahindra-xev-9s-pack-one-above-deliveries-begin/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:32:58 +1000 Mahindra begins XEV 9S Pack One Above deliveries at Rs 19.95 lakh ex-showroom, undercutting the XEV 9e while adding kit. Our verdict for buyers. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/audi-a6-allroad-phev-diesel-global-reveal-2026/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/audi-a6-allroad-phev-diesel-global-reveal-2026/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:32:49 +1000 Audi reveals the fifth-gen A6 allroad with a 367hp plug-in hybrid and a 299hp V6 diesel. The Car Jury on why India buyers shouldn't wait for it. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/tata-physical-controls-return-uhlarik/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/tata-physical-controls-return-uhlarik/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:32:10 +1000 Tata Motors will reintroduce physical controls alongside touchscreens after customer pushback, says design chief Martin Uhlarik. The Car Jury's take. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/4-5m-4-8m-suv-sales-may-2026-mahindra-dominance/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/4-5m-4-8m-suv-sales-may-2026-mahindra-dominance/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:43:45 +1000 Mahindra took over three-fourths of the 4.5-4.8m SUV segment in May 2026, with Scorpio and XUV7XO leading. The Car Jury's verdict on what it means. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/maruti-wagon-r-bioflex-flex-fuel-price-launch/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/maruti-wagon-r-bioflex-flex-fuel-price-launch/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:41:56 +1000 Maruti's Wagon R Bioflex flex-fuel hatch is priced at Rs 7.24 lakh ex-showroom, costs Rs 86,000 over the ZXi+ petrol, and is fleet-only. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/india-legalises-e100-ethanol-vehicles-policy/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/india-legalises-e100-ethanol-vehicles-policy/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:35:57 +1000 Nitin Gadkari has signed rules legalising 100% ethanol vehicles in India. Toyota, Hyundai, Mahindra and MG are expected to launch E100 models soon. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/mg-b-segment-electric-hatchback-teased-goodwood-2026/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/mg-b-segment-electric-hatchback-teased-goodwood-2026/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:34:57 +1000 MG teases a B-segment electric hatchback for Europe at Goodwood 2026, taking on the VW ID. Polo, Renault 5 and Nissan Micra from 2027. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/honda-elevate-discount-june-2026-up-to-2-15-lakh/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/honda-elevate-discount-june-2026-up-to-2-15-lakh/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:34:16 +1000 Honda is offering up to Rs 2.15 lakh off the Elevate ZX in June 2026, plus benefits on the Amaze and pre-facelift City. Here is what it really means. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/nissan-india-pipeline-tekton-gravite-new-cars/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/nissan-india-pipeline-tekton-gravite-new-cars/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:56 +1000 Nissan is rolling out five new and updated models for India, led by the Duster-based Tekton SUV launching in July. Here is what is coming. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/gadkari-signs-e100-fuel-regulations-india/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/gadkari-signs-e100-fuel-regulations-india/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:59:47 +1000 Nitin Gadkari signs E100 fuel regulations, clearing flex-fuel cars from Toyota, Hyundai, MG and Suzuki. Why infrastructure, not approval, is the bottleneck. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/2027-kia-sonet-hyundai-creta-spied-manali/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/2027-kia-sonet-hyundai-creta-spied-manali/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:59:10 +1000 Test mules of the 2027 Kia Sonet and next-gen Hyundai Creta were spotted together in Manali, hinting at a shared development push. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/maruti-grand-vitara-invicto-discounts-june-2026/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/maruti-grand-vitara-invicto-discounts-june-2026/ Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:50:05 +0530 Maruti is offering up to Rs 2.15 lakh in benefits on the Invicto and Grand Vitara this June 2026, along with discounts on Nexa hatchbacks. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/india-deregulates-automotive-radar-v2x-spectrum-adas-boost/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/india-deregulates-automotive-radar-v2x-spectrum-adas-boost/ Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:49:23 +0530 India scraps licensing for 77-81GHz automotive radar and 5.9GHz V2X bands, aligning with the US and EU and clearing the runway for cheaper ADAS. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/tata-motors-price-hike-july-2026-up-to-1-5-percent/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/tata-motors-price-hike-july-2026-up-to-1-5-percent/ Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:53:57 +0530 Tata Motors will raise prices of its ICE and EV cars by up to 1.5 percent, or as much as Rs 43,485, from July 1, 2026. Here's our take. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/skoda-india-sales-may-2026-kylaq-kushaq-decline/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/skoda-india-sales-may-2026-kylaq-kushaq-decline/ Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:53:19 +0530 Skoda India sold 5,760 units in May 2026, down 14.5% YoY. Kylaq slid 30%, Kushaq doubled. The Car Jury's take on what is going wrong. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/mahindra-xuv7xo-base-ax-deliveries-start-price-features/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/mahindra-xuv7xo-base-ax-deliveries-start-price-features/ Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:52:23 +0530 Mahindra begins XUV7XO base AX variant deliveries at Rs 13.66 lakh petrol and Rs 14.96 lakh diesel, with bi-LED headlamps standard. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/design-new-horsepower-india-auto-market-mahindra-tata-hyundai/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/design-new-horsepower-india-auto-market-mahindra-tata-hyundai/ Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:11:58 +0530 ETAuto argues design is now the lead driver in India's car market. The Car Jury's verdict on what Mahindra, Tata and Hyundai are really selling. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/ev-demand-surges-india-fuel-prices-maruti-mercedes-delays/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/ev-demand-surges-india-fuel-prices-maruti-mercedes-delays/ Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:11:23 +0530 Fuel prices spiked by the Iran war have pushed Indian EV demand to record highs, with Maruti, Mercedes-Benz and BMW deliveries stretching to three months. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/hyundai-i20-brazil-launch-k3-platform-adas/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/hyundai-i20-brazil-launch-k3-platform-adas/ Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:10:46 +0530 Hyundai launches the 4th-gen i20 in Brazil at BRL 99,000 (Rs 18.77 lakh) on the K3 platform with ADAS, sitting between the HB20 and Creta. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/honda-cb750-hornet-xl750-transalp-e-clutch-india-launch/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/honda-cb750-hornet-xl750-transalp-e-clutch-india-launch/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:13:53 +0530 Honda has launched E-Clutch versions of the CB750 Hornet and XL750 Transalp in India, with prices up over Rs 1 lakh. Our verdict on whether it is worth it. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/citroen-aircross-basalt-c3-discounts-june-2026/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/citroen-aircross-basalt-c3-discounts-june-2026/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:13:11 +0530 Citroen is offering up to Rs 1.4 lakh off on the Aircross, Basalt and C3 through June 2026. Our verdict on whether the discount is enough. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/next-gen-hyundai-i20-interior-teased-twin-screens/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/next-gen-hyundai-i20-interior-teased-twin-screens/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:58:15 +0530 Hyundai teases the fourth-gen i20 cabin with twin 12.3-inch screens lifted from the Venue. Debut expected during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/renault-duster-affordable-automatic-variant-launch-soon/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/renault-duster-affordable-automatic-variant-launch-soon/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:57:36 +0530 Renault plans a more affordable automatic variant of the new Duster after 5,000 sales. Here's why TCJ thinks this trim was overdue from launch. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/skoda-kylaq-sportline-september-2026-launch-1-5-tsi/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/skoda-kylaq-sportline-september-2026-launch-1-5-tsi/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:56:50 +0530 Skoda confirms Kylaq Sportline for September 2026 with sportier styling. A 1.5 TSI Kylaq RS is under evaluation but not yet greenlit for India. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/e22-e25-e27-e30-ethanol-fuels-excise-duty-exemption/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/e22-e25-e27-e30-ethanol-fuels-excise-duty-exemption/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:11:19 +0530 The Centre has exempted E22, E25, E27 and E30 ethanol-blended petrol from excise duty, but none of these fuels is on sale yet in India. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/tata-sierra-ev-debut-june-30-awd-500km-range/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/tata-sierra-ev-debut-june-30-awd-500km-range/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:10:14 +0530 Tata Sierra EV debuts June 30 with an expected 500+ km range and a likely AWD option. Here is what it means for the Creta EV and BE6 fight. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/2027-hyundai-i20-leak-next-gen-design-interior/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/2027-hyundai-i20-leak-next-gen-design-interior/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:09:36 +0530 The next-gen Hyundai i20 has leaked with rugged crossover styling and a new cabin ahead of its global debut. Here is what it means for India. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/renault-duster-cheaper-automatic-variants-confirmed/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/renault-duster-cheaper-automatic-variants-confirmed/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:15:38 +0530 Renault Group India CEO Stephane Deblaise confirms more affordable Duster automatic variants are coming to plug the gap above the 1.0 manual range. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/bmw-f-450-gs-accessory-prices-india/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/bmw-f-450-gs-accessory-prices-india/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:14:37 +0530 BMW F 450 GS accessory prices revealed in India. Cross-spoke wheels cost Rs 99,693, Rallye windshield starts at Rs 2,000. Full list and our verdict. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/skoda-kylaq-sportline-launch-september-2026/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/skoda-kylaq-sportline-launch-september-2026/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:16:18 +0530 Skoda confirms a Sportline trim for the Kylaq in September 2026. A 1.5 TSI is being considered but a full RS version is unlikely. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/tata-sierra-ev-june-30-debut-harrier-curvv-portfolio/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/tata-sierra-ev-june-30-debut-harrier-curvv-portfolio/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:15:39 +0530 Tata Motors will debut the Sierra EV on June 30, 2026, slotting between Curvv EV and Harrier EV with RWD and AWD options on acti.ev+. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/skoda-peaq-ev-india-launch-consideration-2026/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/skoda-peaq-ev-india-launch-consideration-2026/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:14:36 +0530 Skoda is evaluating the Peaq electric SUV for India as a flagship, with a separate locally built EV in the works. Here is our verdict. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/kia-carens-clavis-cross-3-lakh-sales-india/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/kia-carens-clavis-cross-3-lakh-sales-india/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:05:58 +0530 Kia Carens and Clavis cross 3 lakh cumulative sales in India by May 2026, ranking third in MPVs behind Ertiga and Innova. The Car Jury's take. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/mahindra-suv-production-drops-15-percent-june-2026-labour-shortage/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/mahindra-suv-production-drops-15-percent-june-2026-labour-shortage/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:04:30 +0530 Mahindra's SUV production falls up to 15% in June 2026 as vendor labour shortages hit XUV 7XO and Thar output. The Car Jury's take on what it means. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/volkswagen-taigun-t-cross-rock-in-rio-edition-brazil/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/volkswagen-taigun-t-cross-rock-in-rio-edition-brazil/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:03:43 +0530 Volkswagen has launched a Rock In Rio special edition of the T-Cross (our Taigun) in Brazil. India, predictably, gets nothing of the sort. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/kia-sonet-1-star-global-ncap-south-africa-spec/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/kia-sonet-1-star-global-ncap-south-africa-spec/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:10:32 +0530 India-made Kia Sonet scores 1 star for adult protection at Global NCAP, but the tested car is the dual-airbag South Africa export, not the India-spec. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/kia-carnival-carens-clavis-discounts-june-2026/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/kia-carnival-carens-clavis-discounts-june-2026/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:09:44 +0530 Kia is offering up to Rs 1.5 lakh off the Carnival in June 2026, with benefits also on Carens Clavis, Seltos, Sonet and Syros. Worth the wait? noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/maruti-price-protection-entry-level-cars-june-2026/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/maruti-price-protection-entry-level-cars-june-2026/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:04:36 +0530 Maruti Suzuki offers price protection on Alto K10, S-Presso, Celerio and WagonR for bookings made until June 14, 2026, against the recent hike. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/hyundai-chennai-plant-1-production-normalise-june-22-mobis-fire/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/hyundai-chennai-plant-1-production-normalise-june-22-mobis-fire/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:02:37 +0530 Hyundai expects Chennai Plant 1 to resume normal output by June 22 after a Mobis India supplier fire. Dealer stock cushions retail sales. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/audi-q7-third-gen-debut-v6-v8-600ps/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/audi-q7-third-gen-debut-v6-v8-600ps/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:01:45 +0530 Third-generation Audi Q7 breaks cover with V6 and V8 engines, up to 600 PS, Q9-derived cabin and Matrix LED lighting. India launch likely. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/renault-duster-5000-sales-three-year-free-service-discovery-days/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/renault-duster-5000-sales-three-year-free-service-discovery-days/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:58:54 +0530 Renault Duster crosses 5,000 bookings since March 2026 launch; brand adds 3 years free maintenance under Discovery Days till June 30, 2026. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/next-gen-hyundai-i20-teased-connected-led-lighting-2026/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/next-gen-hyundai-i20-teased-connected-led-lighting-2026/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:58:06 +0530 Hyundai teases the fourth-gen i20 for Brazil with Y-shaped DRLs and connected LED tail lamps. A 2026 FIFA World Cup debut looks likely. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/haryana-ev-charger-mandate-residential-complexes-2026/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/haryana-ev-charger-mandate-residential-complexes-2026/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:57:15 +0530 Haryana now requires EV charging points in new and renovated housing societies, malls and offices. The Car Jury's verdict on what it means for buyers. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi) https://www.thecarjury.com/news/fuel-prices-to-fall-hardeep-puri-june-2026/ https://www.thecarjury.com/news/fuel-prices-to-fall-hardeep-puri-june-2026/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:48:47 +0530 Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri expects fuel prices to moderate after a Rs 7 per litre spike since mid-May. TCJ's read on what it means for buyers. noreply@thecarjury.com (Rajat Dewasi)