This week, some major launches have been delayed due to the COVID-19 situation, some big news from Kia, and some other announcements. Here’s a compilation of all the big headlines from the past seven days:
Pratap Bose is stepping down as Tata’s Design Head
The man who changed Tata’s design language over the years has stepped down from his position. Its premium design was first shown on the Tata Tiago. Everything you need to know is here.
Details on the new generation Kia Carnival will be released
Kia is considering introducing the new Carnival MPV in India, most likely in 2022. The updated model will feature a fresh design language with several feature enhancements. You can find all the details here.
Kia Are you planning a 7 seater SUV?
At a recent media event, Kia announced that it would bring a new model by early 2022. We expect it to be the 7-seater version of the Seltos, following in the footsteps of the Hyundai Alcazar. Check out this story for details.
Four starts delayed due to COVID-19
Hyundai Alcazar – The 7-seater version of the Creta was due to hit the market in the first week of May but has been delayed. The revised timeline should be announced soon.
2021 Kia from Seltos, Sonet – The updated Seltos and Sonet should be out in April but have been postponed to the first week of May.
Volkswagen Tiguan facelift – The revised VW Tiguan, which was expected earlier in May, will now arrive a month later.
Hyundai prices increased
Hyundai has increased the prices of its entire range of products by up to Rs 34,000 depending on the model. The Tucson sees the highest increment while the diesel variants Aura and i20 get a nominal hike. Here you can find the revised prices.
Mercedes Benz EQS listed on Indian website
Mercedes has listed the EQS aka the electric S-Class sedan on its Indian website. Although we assume it will hit the market in 2022, the manufacturer has confirmed that it depends on market feasibility. Read this story to learn more about this evolution.
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