This week we saw an all-new Land Rover and a couple of revamped Hyundai SUVs, and we took a close look at Skoda’s upcoming sedan
October is drawing to a close, it is time to bring you the top car news from the past week. There are a few, so without further ado, let’s get started:
Facelifted Hyundai Venue and Creta
The redesigned Hyundai Venue was spotted under heavy cover in South Korea. While the SUV maintains its proportions, a few new details have emerged despite the thick camouflage. It looks like the designers took inspiration from the latest generation of Hyundai cars.
The facelifted Hyundai Creta could also be seen, but this was teased by the automaker itself. The grille bears a striking resemblance to the new Hyundai Tucson that is still to come to India.
Tata Punch variants explained
The Punch is the latest SUV to grab Indian car buyers’ attention, and with four different variants it can be a little tricky making the right purchase decision. There are also accessory packages for each variant. So what exactly should you be doing? Well, for starters, you can check out this story that explains all of the variations and make an informed decision.
New Range Rover revealed
The design of the Range Rover has fascinated the Indians for years. It was the first choice for many SUV enthusiasts, and now there is a new model. The design philosophy has evolved, and while it’s still typically Land Rover, it’s more sophisticated. It’s a visual feast for any Range Rover fan and we can’t wait to see this beauty on the streets.
Skoda Slavia revealed
The upcoming sedan from Skoda will be called Slavia and replace the Rapid. Yeah we feel you it hurts However, we were allowed to drive this sedan in the prototype stage and have learned a lot about it. While we can’t reveal all the details just yet (since Skoda wants to keep things close to their chests), there are quite a few things we can talk about. Here are 11 things you should know about the upcoming Slavia sedan.
How many XUV700 will be shipped by January?
Bookings for the XUV700 continue to pile up, with the last official number known to us being 65,000. It’s definitely gone up now, but the bigger question is, when do deliveries start? Well, the automaker has announced the number of XUV700s it will ship through January 2022 and it looks like it will be a long time before bookings are made now.
Maruti Baleno Latin NCAP crash test results produce shocking results
The Baleno was recently tested by Latin NCAP, where it received a 0-star safety rating. The vehicle achieved only 20 percent for the safety of the adult occupants and 17 percent for the safety of the children. The model tested was made in India, all details can be found here.
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