Tata launches the Altroz XM and the XM(S) trims in India

Tata Motors has updated its Altroz lineup with the addition of two new variants—the XM and the XM (S)—in the Indian market. The two new variants come with upgraded features and are exclusively available with a 1.2-liter Revotron petrol engine option only, which sits between the entry-level XE trim and the top-level XM+ variant. The company has offered the XM trims at an introductory price of INR 6.90 lakh and the XM (S) at INR 7.35 lakh.

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Kia opens the booking of the all-new EV6 in Nepal

Kia has commenced the booking of its much-awaited electric crossover—the all-new EV6—in the Nepalese market. The EV6 will be powered by a 77.4 kWh battery pack that will provide a maximum range of 528 km. The new EV6 is expected to be launched at the upcoming NADA Auto Show 2023 at an expected price of Rs 1.25 crore.

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Maruti Suzuki set to launch the Fronx on 24 July in Nepal

CG Motocorp, the authorised distributor for Suzuki four-wheelers in Nepal, is readying to launch its new compact crossover–the Maruti Fronx–in the Nepalese market. The Maruti Fronx, based on the company’s Baleno hatchback, might be available in two petrol engine options: a 1.2-litre dualjet engine and a 1.0-liter turbo engine, similar to the Indian variant of the Frox. The new crossover is likely to be available in several variants at an expected price between Rs 35-45 lakh.

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Hyundai Exter launched at INR 5.99 lakh in India

Hyundai has launched its much-awaited SUV–the Exter–for the Indian market. The new SUV–which shares its underpinnings with the Grand i10 Nios and the Aura–are available in five trims: the EX, the S, the SX, the SX (O), and the SX (O) Connect, along with both petrol and CNG engine options. The Exter is the brand’s smallest and most affordable SUV offering–which comes at a starting price of Rs 5.99 lakh and it goes up to INR 10 lakh.

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Honda City e:HEV soon to be launched in Nepal; price starts from Rs 82 lakh

Syakar Trading Company, the sole authorised distributor of Honda cars and bikes in Nepal, is readying to launch its much-awaited sedan–the all-new City e:HEV. The new City e:HEV comes with new design, upgraded features, and a hybrid powertrain: i-MMD (intelligent multi-mode drive). The company will offer the new sedan in two variants: the V and the ZX–at an introductory price of Rs 82 lakh and Rs 88 lakh, respectively.

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2023 Kia Seltos launched in India; bookings to open on 14 July

Kia has launched the 2023 iteration of its flagship model–the facelifted Seltos–for the Indian market. The 2023 Seltos will be offered in three trims: the X-LINE, the GT-LINE, and the TECH-LINE. The new Seltos will feature an exclusive Pewter Olive colour, a revised design, upgraded features, and a new 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine option. The company has scheduled the commencement of bookings for the 2023 Seltos from 14th July.

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Citroen opens the booking of the eC3 in Nepal; price starts at Rs 32.99 lakh

Citroen has opened the booking of its first electric hatchback–the eC3–in the Nepalese market. The eC3 will adopt the same design elements and features as the C3, and it will be powered by a 29.2 kWh battery pack that provides an approximate range of 320 km. The company has offered the EV at a starting price of Rs 32.99 lakh.

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Tata launches the Altroz iCNG at INR 7.55 lakh in India

Tata Motors has launched the iCNG variant of its premium hatchback–the Altroz iCNG–in the Indian market. The Altroz iCNG, the brand’s third CNG variant offering after the Tiago and the Tigor models, is the first model to feature a twin-cylinder CNG system in India. The company has offered the new hatchback in six variants: the XE, the XM+, the XM+ (S), the XZ, the XZ+ (S), and the XZ+O(S)–at a starting price of Rs 7.55 lakh.

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Hyundai Exter soon to be launched in India

Hyundai Motor India is readying to roll out its new micro SUV–the Exter. The new SUV will be offered in five variants: the EX, the S, the SX, the SX (O), and the SX (O) Connect, along with three powertrain options. The Exter will sit below the Venue SUV in Hyundai’s India line-up, which will be the most affordable SUV, according to the company. The company has already commenced Exter’s booking, and it is expected to be launched in mid-July.

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2023 Volkswagen Tiguan launched at INR 34.69 lakh in India

Volkswagen, a German motor vehicle manufacturer, has launched the 2023 iteration of the Tiguan in the Indian market. The new SUV, which is offered in a single variant, comes with new dual-tone colour schemes, upgraded features, and a 2.0-liter turbo-petrol RDE-compliant engine. The company has offered the 2023 Tiguan at an introductory price of INR 34.69 lakh, which is Rs 50,000 more than the previous models.

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