Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2025 i Auto Today

BMW HAS launched the 2025 update for the 3 Series with prices starting at Rs 62.60 lakh (ex-showroom). Sold solely in the longer wheelbase guise in India, the 3 Series now carries the Long Wheelbase (LWB) moniker, instead of Gran Limousine (GL). Amongst the changes are the Aluminium Satinated exterior trims as well as a gloss black diffuser. BMW is offering four paint options for the 3 Series, including M Carbon Black, Arctic Race Blue, Mineral White and Skyscraper Grey. Inside, the upholstery has been updated with higher quality materials, while it gets an Aluminium Rhombicle Anthracite finish. There is also a new flat-bottom steering, new aircon vents, and an expanded ambient lighting package that now adds a strip to the back of the front seats. For now, only the…

VOLVO HAS launched the facelifted XC90 that comes with a mid-life update for the SUV, ahead of its generational change. Exterior gets a new bolder chrome grille, as well as a new sculpted bonnet. The Thor’s hammer LED DRLs have been altered along with the Matrix LED headlamps as well, giving the nose a modern look. Over to the sides, it gets a new design for the alloy wheels. Inside, while the layout is the same, the portrait infotainment is bigger, and measures 11.2-inches, and comes with more powerful processor and software, that Volvo claims is faster than before. It gets new upholstery options as well as a new ADAS suite. The XC90 continues to use the 2.0-litre turbo-petrol motor making 250bhp and 360Nm of torque which is sent to…

LEXUS HAS launched the updated LX 500d that is now available in the Urban and the Overtrail variant. It continues to be powered by the 3.3-litre V6 diesel that makes 304bhp and 700Nm of torque, sent to all the wheels via a full-time 4WD system. For 2025, the LX gets the Overtrail trim, which essentially is a slightly more off-road specced version, and comes with an exclusive shade called Moon Desert. It also gets a black grille, aluminium wheels and also gets front and rear differential locks, along with the standard central diff lock. Lexus has also added a new seat massager that works via a new air bladder system. Prices for the LX 500d ranges from Rs 3 crore for the Urban variant and Rs 3.12 crore for the Overtrail.…

MARUTI SUZUKI has updated the Alto K10 with six airbags as standard. This marks a significant move for India’s largest automaker. This move also makes the Alto K10 the only vehicle in its segment to come with six-airbags. The safety update includes additional safety kit including three-point rear center seat belt, improved rear safety with luggage retention crossbars. As before it comes with ESP, ABS, and EBD. Prices have increased for the Alto across the range, with the price now ranging from Rs 4.23 lakh (exshowroom) to Rs 6.21 lakh (ex-showroom), that is an increase of Rs 16,000 compared to the older car. Earlier, the government had mandated six airbags in passenger cars.…

KIA EV6 HAS been updated and launched for a price of Rs 65.9 lakh (ex-showroom). It now boasts of reworked design as well as updated interiors. Apart from this, the biggest update comes in the form of a larger battery pack. It is available in a single GT-Line AWD variant, but internationally, there are two more variants. The aforementioned larger battery pack is an 84kWh pack, which is good for a claimed range of 663km (ARAI). It continues to draw power from two electric motors, mounted on the front and rear axles, churning out 325bhp and 605Nm of peak torque.…

ASTON MARTIN has revealed the Vanquish Volante, making it the most powerful convertible from the automaker. Based on the Vanquish, the Volante looks exactly the same, save for the fabric roof, that opens in 14 seconds and closes in 16 seconds. Changes to the car includes underbody bracing, to ensure that the Volante maintains the same rigidity as the coupe, while using a fabric roof. As compared to the older DBS Volante it is 75 per cent laterally stiffer, that should mean very superior driving dynamics. The Vanquish Volante uses the same 5.2-litre V12 engine as the coupe, making 835bhp and 1,000Nm of torque, that is paired to an 8-speed automatic. Considering that the folding roof mechanism weighs 95kg extra, the Volante makes the sprint from 0 to 100kmph in…

SUZUKI HAYABUSA has been updated for OBD2B-compliance, with the other addition being three new colour options. The Hayabusa’s powertrain is the same liquidcooled, 1,340cc, inline-four motor that produces 190bhp and 150Nm of torque. It is still paired with a six-speed gearbox that gets a bi-directional quickshifter as standard. The Hayabusa has various electronic aids like traction control, power modes, launch control, cruise control and dualchannel ABS, which are continued from the last model. The only change on the Indian spec is the introduction of three new paint options: Metallic Mat Steel Green/Glass Sparkle Black, Glass Sparkle Black/Metallic Mat Titanium Silver and Metallic Mystic Silver/Pearl Vigor Blue. The price of the motorcycle remains unchanged at Rs 16.90 lakh (ex-showroom), a price at which it does not have any direct competitors.…

ROYAL ENFIELD has added two new colour options to the Guerrilla 450 lineup called the Piex Bronze and Smoke Silver. These colours will be available only with the Dash Variant of the motorcycle and are priced at Rs 2.49 lakh (ex-showroom). Bookings of the same began on March 10, 2025. Other than this, the Guerrilla 450 offers the base Analogue trim that retails at Rs 2.39 lakh (ex-showroom) and the top-of-the-line Flash variant that costs Rs 2.54 lakh (ex-showroom).…

HONDA HAS launched the 2025 iteration of the Shine 100 at Rs 68,767 (ex-showroom). The motorcycle gets new stickers along with OBD2B compliance. The engine is the same 100cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled motor that produces 7.38bhp and 8.05Nm and is mated to a four-speed gearbox. Features of the motorcycle include a halogen headlamp with bulb turn indicators, twin-pod instrument console, side-stand sensor, and a Combined Braking System as standard. The Shine 100 is offered in five colour options: Black with Red, Black with Blue, Black with Orange, Black with Grey, and Black with Green.…

AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE manufacturer Harley-Davidson has taken the wraps off its most powerful production motorcycle yet. It is called the CVO Road Glide RR, and since this is a special edition, it is limited to just 131 units worldwide. It is powered by the most powerful Milwaukee-Eight engine ever factory-installed into a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. It comes with CNCported heads, Screamin’ Eagle internals, and is capable of churning out 153bhp and 204Nm of peak torque. This motor comes mated to a six-speed gearbox, and the motorcycle as a whole tips the scale at 356kg. Other goodies on the CVO Road Glide RR include a full titanium Akrapovic exhaust and a race-inspired intake system, and the Screamin’ Eagle High Flow air filter. There’s also a 12.3-inch TFT along with a Rockford Fosgate Stage…

NUEGO HAS announced the integration of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) across its entire electric bus fleet. Since its launch in 2022, NueGo has been deploying ADAS in a phased manner for existing buses and currently operates over 275 electric buses across India. This initiative places NueGo well ahead of the government’s proposed mandate for ADAS in heavy commercial vehicles. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) make use of sensors, cameras, and radar to continuously monitor road conditions and assist drivers with features such as collision warnings, lane departure alerts, and automatic emergency braking. Apart from ADAS, NueGo has introduced a range of guest-centric initiatives like mandatory driver breath analyser test as well as dedicated seating for women.…

TVS HAS opened registrations for the 2025 Petronas TVS India One Make Championship, with the selection rounds slated to take place from May 9-11 at the Madras International Circuit. The selection rounds will cover all four categories of the championship: Rookie, RR 310, Women and TVS’ Young Media Racer Program. Participants will be equipped with Alpinestars airbag jackets, FIM-certified helmets and FIM-spec racing suits. Qualifiers of the selection rounds will compete in the TVS India One Make Championship, which is a part of the MRF MMSC Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship. Different bikes are used as per each category, with the rookie and women’s categories using race-spec TVS Apache RTR 200 bikes, the RR310 category making use of the race-spec Apache RR310 motorcycles and the Young Media Racer Program ride…

Firsts are always special, especially when you love what you do. So when I was handed over the keys of the Hero Xtreme 125R, my elation knew no bounds. In that moment, I knew that this motorcycle would occupy a unique spot in my heart, but that is when I reminded myself that as an automobile journalist, I have to be nonpartisan in my reviews. So let’s start with the most objective part, the info. The Xtreme 125R is the entry-level model of the Xtreme family that includes the Xtreme 160R, Xtreme 160R 4V and the recently launched Xtreme 250R. It is powered by a 124.7cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine producing 11.4bhp and 10.5Nm. Our Xtreme is in the Firestorm Red colour, which, in my opinion, is better looking than the…

TATA HAS added the Curvv to its Dark family, with both petrol, diesel and EV variants on offer. All of the chrome on the exterior of the car has been replaced with blacked out elements, that along with the new Carbon Black exterior paint and 18-inch alloy wheels make the Curvv Dark unique and bold. Inside the Dark theme continues, replacing the lighter colours. Black trims are applied on the roofliner, dashboard and the leatherette upholstery. Amongst features, the only new addition are sunshades, and rest of the kit is same as before. Mechanically, it continues with the same engines, and is offered on the Accomplished trims of the ICE and Empowered+ trim of the Curvv EV, that are the top trims on offer with the SUV coupe, respectively.…

LAND ROVER HAS launched the most-powerful version of the Defender here, called Octa. Unlike the regular Defender series, the Octa benefits from the 6D Dynamic suspension system, that has hydraulically linked dampers, hence deleting anti-roll bars. According to the brand, this suspension is so advanced that it almost eliminated pitch and body roll while driving off the road, while allowing the car to achieve greater wheel articulation. It gets longer and tougher wishbones, underbody protection, a 28mm increase in clearance, improved wading depth and a revised steering rack. It also gets flared wheel arches, different grille, higher ground clearance, and 22-inch wheels with all-season rubber. The Octa uses a BMW-sourced 4.4-litre V8 that produces 635bhp and 750Nm of torque, that gets boosted to 800Nm when launching the SUV off-road. Land…

CITROEN HAS launched special Dark Edition trims for the C3, Aircross and the Basalt models. Like other blacked out models, the exterior for the Dark Edition is blacked out, with blacked elements such as the grille, alloys, and trims. Inside, the cabin has also been blacked out, with contrast red stitching, along with Dark embossing on the seats. The Dark Edition models are only offered on the top-trims of the Basalt, Aircross and C3, and remains mechanically the same. Also for 2025, the C3 hatch has been updated with larger 45-litre fuel tank, replacing the older 30-litre tank.…

MAHINDRA HAS added a blacked-out version to the XUV700 called Ebony Edition. The Ebony is based on the AX7 and AX7 L variants and demands a Rs 15,000 premium. Changes to the exterior include a Stealth Black shade, blacked-out 18-inch alloy wheels and Ebony badges on the front fenders and tailgate. Other elements include silver scuff plates on the front and rear bumpers. Inside, it has black leatherette upholstery with white stitching and a dark dashboard and a door finish. There are contrasting elements like a light grey roof line and silver plastic elements on the steering and dashboard. Prices of the XUV700 Ebony range from Rs 19.64 lakh (ex-showroom) to Rs 24.14 lakh (ex-showroom).…

THERE’S NOW a manual iteration of the Toyota Legender. Before this, the Legender was only sold with a six-speed automatic gearbox in its 4x4 guise. Now, however, it gets a six-speed manual gearbox, which comes mated to a 2.8-litre diesel engine, which churns out 204bhp. However, torque figures are different for the automatic and manual versions, which are 500Nm and 420Nm, respectively. However, the automatic gearbox is the only option available in the RWD iteration. Toyota has priced the manual gearbox-equipped Legender 4x4 at Rs 46.36 lakh (ex-showroom).…

VOLVO HAS taken the wraps off its first ever electric sedan, the ES90, the greener counterpart to the Swedish brand’s flagship S90. It is based on the SPA2 architecture, along with 800V electric system. This allows the 106kWh battery pack to be juiced up by a 350kW DC charger, adding 300km of range in a mere 10 minutes, maximum range meanwhile sits at 700km. Volvo has kept the drivetrain details under wraps for now, but the ES90 is likely to feature a dual-motor AWD setup. Design wise it takes a lot from the EX90 SUV, with Thor’s hammer LED headlamps, C-shaped taillamps and a blanked-off grille. Most of the body resembles the S90, except the rear, which is raised like a fastback, mostly for aero efficiency. Volvo has loaded the…

SUZUKI HAS launched the 2025 versions of the Avenis and Burgman scooters in India. Both of them are now OBD2B compliant and have changes on the design front. The Avenis has a new special edition with a two-tone colours. The standard Avenis is priced at Rs 93,200 (ex-showroom) while the special edition costs Rs 800 more. The Burgman Street EX variant now has a new Stellar Blue colour, and costs Rs 1.16 lakh (exshowroom) Prices of the Burgman start at Rs 95,800 (ex-showroom).…

HONDA HAS updated the CB350, CB350 RS and CB350 H’ness to meet the newest government norms. All three motorcycles continue to use the same 348cc, singlecylinder, air-cooled motor which is now OBD2B-compliant The CB350 DLX and DLX PRO, are priced at Rs 2.15 lakh (ex-showroom) and Rs 2.18 lakh (ex-showroom), respectively. The CB350 RS has the same variants and similar pricing, but the DLX variant gets two colour options: Pearl Igneous Black and Pearl Deep Ground Grey, while the DLX Pro gets Rebel Red Metallic and Mat Axis Grey Metallic. The H’ness DLX variant has the same colours as the 350 RS, but the DLX Pro gets Rebel Red Metallic colour. DLX Pro Chrome variant gets new stickers and is available in three colours: Athletic Blue Metallic, Pearl Deep Ground…

HERO MOTOCORP has opened bookings for its newest products in the country. Apart from the Xoom 125, Hero had also launched the Xtreme 250R and Xpulse 210 and showcased several other models at the Auto Expo earlier this year. The Xpulse 210 price starts from Rs 1.76 lakh (ex-showroom) for the ‘Base’ variant and goes up to Rs 1.86 lakh (ex-showroom) for the ‘Top’ variant. The newest member of the Xtreme line-up is available in just one variant, and is priced at Rs 1.80 lakh (ex-showroom). Both these bikes will be sold through Hero’s ‘Premia’ dealerships.…

BMW MOTORRAD has globally unveiled an all-new model in its extensive line-up. The R 1300 R, as the name suggests, shares its powertrain with the R 1300 GS, which is the brand’s full-size ADV. It is a successor to the R 1250 R, and apart from sharing the same engine, it also has the same main frame as the aforementioned adventure tourer. It is powered by BMW’s 1,300cc boxer engine, which is a twin-cylinder motor that puts out 145bhp and 149Nm of peak torque, whilst being mated to a six-speed gearbox with a bi-directional quickshifter. Just like the other boxer engines, the power is sent to the final shaft drive, but the subframe on the R 1300 R is new. It weighs a total of 239kg, which is 2kg more…

Addiction is an issue, but not when it involves automobiles. This has been the case with the Ather Rizta at the moment, where I am truly enjoying the smoothness associated with electric scooters. The Rizta cruises with ease and especially when returning home after a hard day at work. There is no noise or vibrations to complain about, and the Rizta, unlike its sibling, the Ather 450X, is not noisy at all. The whine from the motor is well-controlled, and that is something I like. I also keep regen to zero and prefer the scooter cruise freely rather than the system slowing me down, which is quite unnerving on a free road with traffic behind. Overall, we are getting well over 100km per charge on the go, and the app…

BMW HAS launched the Z4 M40i Pure Impulse edition, which brings along certain exclusive bits, as well as a manual-gearbox option. Customers can opt between the Frozen Deep Green or Sanremo Green colour options, while the cabin gets a new Vernasca Cognac upholstery with contrast stitching. It continues to be powered by the 3.0-litre inline-six cylinder petrol motor that produces 340bhp and 500Nm of torque. When paired with the 6-speed manual, it dispatches the 0 to 100kmph sprint in 4.6 seconds, while the 8-speed automatic is 0.1 seconds faster at 4.5 seconds. The Z4 M40i Pure Impulse edition is priced at Rs 96.90 lakh for the automatic and Rs 97.90 lakh (ex-showroom) for the manual transmission option.…

VOLKSWAGEN HAS launched the Tiguan R-Line, bringing the third-gen SUV to our shores. This is the first time that the Tiguan has been brought in its sportier, R-Line spec here, and is a full CBU import. Based on the MQB EVO platform, it is based on a fresh chassis that is complemented by a curvier and compact body, compared to the older car that was primarily boxy. The cabin is dominated by a massive 15-inch infotainment system that serves as the primary control hub for the car, while the driver gets a 10.25-inch digital panel. The Tiguan R-Line gets DCC (Dynamic Chassis Control). Power comes from the 2.0-litre TSI EVO turbo-petrol motor making 204bhp and 310Nm of torque, that is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic, and 4Motion AWD. The Tiguan…

THE VANQUISH grand tourer has arrived in the Indian market for an eye-watering price of Rs 8.85 crore (ex-showroom). For the price, its discerning customers get a 5.2-litre, twin-turbo V12 petrol motor which churns out 835bhp of peak power and 1000Nm of peak torque. This substantial engine is mated to an eight-speed automatic gearbox, and power is sent to the rear wheels only. It is capable of doing 0 to 100kmph in 3.3 seconds (claimed), and reaches a top speed of 345kmph. That number is the highest of any series production car by Aston Martin. This is the third generation of the Vanquish, and it comes with 21-inch alloy wheels and a quad-exhaust setup. It also comes with an all-LED setup and a smorgasbord of carbon fibre in and around…

TOYOTA KIRLOSKAR MOTOR has launched the Black Edition for the Hilux pickup, and is offered on the top-spec trim priced at Rs 38 lakh (ex-showroom). This special edition gets an all-black exterior paint, along with blacked out elements such as the grille, the fenders, the fuel filler cap, and the 18-inch alloys that get a new hub cap. Toyota has also added blacked out ORVMs, black door handles, and black door mouldings. Inside, the blacked out theme continues, and this includes the deletion of most of the lighter coloured elements. The Hilux Black Edition is mechanically the same, hence it comes with the same 2.8-litre turbo-diesel that comes paired to a 6-speed automatic transmission, and a 4x4 system.…

THE ELROQ RS has become Skoda’s most powerful electric car yet, with 335bhp on tap. Based on the standard Elroq, this has been developed by Skoda’s RS division. A couple of e-motors mounted fore and aft give it AWD capability and the 335bhp helps it achieve 0 to 100kmph in just 5.4 seconds. Battery is an 84kWh unit that Skoda claims gives it a WLTP certified range of 550km on a single charge. The RS gets a performance tuned DCC chassis, essentially adaptive damping that tailor the experience based on the drive modes. Brakes use red two-piston callipers and have been reinforced to add extra bite to the stopping power. Sporty aesthetic has been maintained throughout, it gets 21-inch alloys, sculpted bumpers front and rear, and Skoda RS’ iconic Mamba…

HYUNDAI HAS unveiled a new concept based on the Inster, called the Insteroid. Inspired by gaming and cyberpunk-ish aesthetic, the Insteroid is developed for drifting. The body has been elongated and widened, while it sports track-optimised wheels, that have a widened track and more prominent wheel arches. A number of aerodynamic changes have also been made including a large front splitter, wheel covers, a large wing spoiler and wheel arch vents. As a weight saving measure, the cockpit has been stripped out of most of the comfort features, it gets bucket seats, a roll cage, and a custom instrument cluster. Hyundai has also worked on a custom sound signature, that produces a sound mixed between an EV and a proper drift car. Most of the interior has been made out…

BMW R 12 GS has broken cover internationally after a long wait. It takes inspiration from the R 80 GS and will be the newest member of the R 12 family of motorcycles. It derives its power from a 1,170cc, oil-cooled engine that is capable of producing 107bhp and 115Nm of torque, whilst being mated to a six-speed gearbox. The R 12 GS has multiple riding modes like Rain, Road and Enduro. The motorcycle also gets Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) and engine drag torque (MSR) control as standard. As of now, the firm has not revealed any plans to introduce the R 12 GS to the Indian market.…

BMW HAS launched the 2025 C 400 GT for a price of Rs 11.50 lakh (ex-showroom) making it the most powerful ICE-powered scooter in India. It has updates like Euro 5+ norms compliance, design changes, feature additions and a new variant called Exclusive. The 2025 model now gets IMU-assisted cornering ABS, traction control and engine braking control as standard. The seat height of the scooter has been reduced to 765mm, down by 10mm, while the total storage capacity has increased to 37.6 litres.…

CLASSIC LEGENDS is celebrating a year since the introduction of the Jawa 350, with a special edition model. The Jawa 350 Legacy Edition is reserved for the first 500 customers. It comes with several cosmetic upgrades like a touring visor, pillion backrest, and a crash guard. Apart from this, Classic Legends is offering this exclusive edition with a leather keychain along with a collector’s edition Jawa miniature. Mechanically speaking, this edition is the same as the standard version. It has been launched at an introductory price of Rs 1.99 lakh (ex-showroom).…

TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES has officially launched the new TF 250-E and TF 450-E for 2026, designed and developed with World Enduro Champions to compete in racing and out on the trails, across both technical terrain and high-speed sections. Both motorcycles have been developed by Triumph in collaboration with five-time World Champion Iván Cervantes and four-time World Enduro Champion Paul Edmondson. The TF 450-E is powered by a 450cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that delivers 58.6bhp of peak power and 49.3Nm of peak torque. The TF 250-E, on the other hand, is powered by a 250cc, single-cylinder motor which develops 42.3bhp of power and 27.8Nm of torque, and is capable of delivering peak power at 12,800rpm. Both motorcycles sit on a lightweight aluminium spine frame along with fully adjustable KYB coil-sprung 48mm…

ASHOK LEYLAND inaugurated its new bus manufacturing facility near Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Nara Lokesh, Minister of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications and Human Resource Development, Government of Andhra Pradesh inaugurated Ashok Leyland’s new bus manufacturing facility near Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh in presence of M Ram Prasad Reddy, Minister of Transport, Sports, Youth Affairs, T. G. Bharath, Minister of Industries, V. Balashowry, MP, Krishna District, Y Venkata Roy, MLA, Gannavaram Constituency, Ashok P. Hinduja, Chairman, Hinduja Group – India, and Shom Ashok Hinduja, President Alternative Energy and Sustainability, Hinduja Group. The plant is situated at Malavalli, which is roughly 40km from Vijayawada. This plant spans 75 acres, and has been designed to manufacture the brand’s complete range.…

MCLAREN WILL return to the FIA WEC Hypercar in 2027. The brand had previously raced in the category during the 1990s with the McLaren F1 GTR, which secured the overall victory at the 1995 24 Hours of Le Mans, exactly 30 years ago. McLaren will be the 16th firm to enter the class, which was introduced in 2021. The marquee announced its entry to the category with a post reading, “We’re back”. While details of the project are scarce, reports suggest McLaren will develop its prototype under the LMDh (Le Mans Daytona hybrid) regulations.…

Our time with the Mavrick 440 has come to an end, so in this review, we shall give you a rundown of our experience with Hero’s cruiser. Let’s start with the performance of the 440cc, single-cylinder, air-oil cooled mill where the Mavrick impressed in some respects, but also left us wanting for more. As you start it up and get going, the motorcycle gives you an instant gush of torque that one would expect from a long-stroke engine. As the revs climb, the delivery of power remains linear but is accompanied by a loud growl of the exhaust that some may find bothersome. What is not bothersome, though, is the handling, because even after being a 187kg motorcycle, the Mavrick is easy to manoeuvre, especially when driven in traffic. That,…

The other scooter at my beck and call is the Jupiter, and let’s say that it is one of the best ICE-powered scooters in the country. The Jupiter is then my go-to scoot when I need to go further and I need the liberty to fill up and keep going. Speaking of filling up, the Jupiter has shown a weird habit. TVS has repositioned the fuel tank from under the seat to under the floorboard. While this has liberated a humungous amount of space, under the seat, it has also ensured that the filler module now sits within the front apron. The lid is operable via the key slot, and once activated, it opens with a lot of vengeance. The reason is the spring it is loaded with. Not a…