A couple of launches and launch dates were the talk of town this past week
The last seven days for the auto industry was a pretty busy one, which included two car launches, car launch dates being announced, as well as a hardcore track-ready hypercar being unveiled. Here’s more about what transpired:
The week kicked off with Tata Motors’ latest flagship model, the Safari finally being launched in the country. It is pretty much a third-row version of the Harrier, offered in six variants, 6- and 7-seater layouts and is powered by a 2.0-litre diesel engine with manual and automatic transmissions. Aside from the addition of a third row, the Safari has some distinctions over the Harrier and also gets additional premiums. This has led to a premium over the Harrier, which you can read more about here.
SUVs took centre stage in this edition of the ZigWheels four-wheeler news wrap up
Thanks to updates from all around the world, we have been on our toes since the past seven days. A popular French carmaker made their India debut with a premium midsize SUV, while we saw a new launch from a sports car manufacturer from Stuttgart. We also have key updates from our homegrown carmakers: Tata and Mahindra.
Union Budget 2021-22
The highlight over the past seven days was the roll out of the Union Budget. While we expected to see a drop in taxes on automobiles, the finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, had made announcements that could promote
The first week of 2021 witnessed a slew of new launches, announcements, and unveilings in the country. In case you’ve been busy, we’ve got you all the action from the past week in a single report.
Audi A4 Facelift Launched
The A4, one of Audi’s bread and butter models, is back to showrooms in its latest iteration. It gets a sharper exterior design, a new infotainment system, and a more powerful 2.0-litre TSI petrol engine. For prices, click here.
Toyota Fortuner Facelift Launched
The facelifted Fortuner was launched in India on January 6. It comes with a more powerful 2.8-litre diesel engine, new features, and a new top-spec Legender variant. While the upgrades give it a breath of fresh air, it comes at a steep price. Details here.