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  • Maruti Swift

    Maruti Swift

    Features: The 2024 Maruti Suzuki Swift features a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 4.2-inch coloured multi-info display with analogue dials, a wireless phone charger, 6 speaker Arkamys-tuned sound system, rear AC vents, cruise control, automatic climate control, keyless entry and push-button start-stop. Safety features include six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control (ESC), hill start assist, hill hold assist, ISOFIX and a rearview camera with parking sensors.

    Engine: The 2024 Maruti Swift gets a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine that develops 82 PS and 112 Nm. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual and a 5-speed AMT automatic transmission. The Swift is also available with an optional CNG kit, where the engine delivers a reduced output of 69.75 PS and 101.8 Nm and is coupled with a 5-speed manual gearbox. It offers a claimed efficiency of 24.80 kmpl with the manual and 25.75kmpl with the AMT. The CNG variant has a claimed efficiency of up to 32.85 km/kg. It measures 3860 mm in length, 1735 in width and 1520 mm in height. It sits on a wheelbase of 2450 mm.

    Rivals: The Maruti Suzuki Swift competes against the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios, Tata Tiago and Citroen C3. It’s also a hatchback alternative to the Tata Punch and Hyundai Exter.

    Variants: Maruti Suzuki offers the 2024 Swift in 5 broad trims: LXi, Vxi, VxI (O), Zxi, and ZXi+. The CNG variant is available in 3 trims: Vxi, Vxi (O) and Zxi. It can be had with 6 monotone and 3 dual-tone colour options: Sizzling Red, Luster Blue, Novel Orange, Magma Grey, Splendid Silver, and Arctic White. The Red, Blue, and White hues can be chosen with a dual-tone option with a black roof.

  • Maruti S-Presso

    Maruti S-Presso

    Features: Visually, the S-Presso looks like a jacked-up Alto. That said, the S-Presso has its own styling elements. The S-Presso gets bits like steering-mounted audio controls, 7-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a digital display with MID. Safety features include dual airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, high-speed alert as well as driver and co-driver seat belt warning.

    Engine: The S-Presso is available in BS6-compliant petrol powered by the 1.0-litre K10B motor, which develops 68PS. A CNG kit is also offered with the new 1-litre, Dual Jet petrol engine developing 57PS and 82Nm. While the CNG S-Presso gets only a 5-speed manual transmission, the petrol-only model gets the option of an AMT. Maruti Suzuki claims that the CNG S-Presso will provide 32.73km/g and the petrol-only model will give a mileage of 21.7 kmpl

    Rivals: The S-Presso rivals the likes of the Renault Kwid.

    Variants: The S-Presso can be had in a total of four variants: Std (O), LXi (O), VXi (O), VXi+. The AMT transmission is only available in the VXi and VXi+ trims.

    Safety Rating: The S-Presso has scored a 1 star safety rating in NCAP crash tests.

  • Mahindra XUV 7XO

    Mahindra XUV 7XO

  • Mahindra XEV 4e

    Mahindra XEV 4e

  • Mahindra BE 07

    Mahindra BE 07

    Mahindra BE.07 is a Harrier-sized premium electric SUV with a sloping roofline for an athletic appearance. Here, the entire width of the dashboard carries an integrated display, housing three screens. It’s scheduled to debut in a production-ready version by October 2026. It will be based on the brand’s new INGLO platform, with 60kWh and 80kWh battery packs, the latter promising up to 450 kilometres of range. The new platform will get rear-wheel and all-wheel drivetrain options, delivering up to 285PS and up to 394PS respectively. All the new Mahindra EVs will use components from the VW MEB platform like battery packs and motors.

  • Maruti WagonR Electric

    Maruti WagonR Electric

  • Kia Seltos (2026)

    Kia Seltos (2026)

    Features: The 2026 Kia Seltos brings in a completely refreshed set of features along with a fully revamped cabin layout inspired by Kia’s newer models like the EV6. It gets a dual 12.3-inch connected screen setup for the infotainment and instrument cluster, 64-colour ambient lighting, an 8-speaker BOSE sound system, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a wireless charging pad, and physical AC controls for easier usability. Comfort and convenience are well covered with a panoramic sunroof, 10-way electrically adjustable driver seat with lumbar support, ventilated front seats, LED headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, rear sunblinds, an engine start/stop button, and powered auto-fold ORVMs. Safety kit includes 6 airbags, electronic stability control, hill-hold assist, tyre pressure monitoring system, all-wheel disc brakes, an electronic parking brake with auto-hold, a 360-degree camera with front and rear sensors, and a full Level-2 ADAS suite, making the new Seltos one of the most feature-loaded and safety-rich SUVs in the segment.

    Engine: The 2026 Kia Seltos continues with three familiar engine choices, each catering to different types of buyers. The lineup starts with a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine making 115 PS and 144 Nm, paired with either a 6-speed manual or a CVT automatic. For those who want stronger performance, the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol unit delivers 160 PS and 253 Nm, and comes with either a 6-speed iMT or a 7-speed DCT. Diesel lovers can opt for the 1.5-litre diesel engine producing 116 PS and 250 Nm, available with both a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed torque converter automatic.

    Rivals: The 2026 Kia Seltos steps into one of the toughest SUV segments in India, going up against key rivals like the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Grand Vitara, Maruti Victoris, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Honda Elevate and the MG Astor. It will also face strong competition from the Tata Sierra and Tata Curvv, along with the German siblings, the Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun. Looking ahead, the upcoming 2026 Renault Duster and its Nissan counterpart, the Tekton, are expected to further intensify the competition.

  • MINI Cooper Convertible

    MINI Cooper Convertible

  • Mahindra XEV 9S

    Mahindra XEV 9S

  • Tata Sierra

    Tata Sierra

    Features: The 2025 Tata Sierra brings in a long list of features, many of which are shared with Tata’s newer models like the Curvv, Harrier and Safari. It gets a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 10.25-inch fully digital instrument cluster, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a wireless charging pad and the top-end even gets a triple-screen setup. Comfort and convenience are well covered with electronically adjustable front seats, front seat ventilation, a panoramic sunroof, LED headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, an engine start/stop button, and powered ORVMs with auto-fold. Safety kit includes 6 airbags, electronic stability control, hill-hold assist, driver attention warning, an electronic parking brake with auto-hold (standard across all variants), and Level-2 ADAS, making the Sierra one of the better-equipped SUVs in its class when it comes to safety tech.

    Engine: The Tata Sierra is offered with three engine choices, each catering to a different kind of buyer. The range starts with a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces 108 PS and 145 Nm, paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DCT. For those who want stronger performance, there’s a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol unit delivering 160 PS and 255 Nm, available exclusively with a 6-speed automatic gearbox. There’s also a 1.5-litre diesel, which makes 118 PS and 260 Nm and can be had with both 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmissions.

    Rivals: The 2025 Tata Sierra steps into a seriously crowded arena, going up against popular names like the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Victoris, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Honda Elevate and the MG Astor. It will also face competition from its own family in the form of the Tata Curvv, along with the German duo, the Skoda Kushaq and the Volkswagen Taigun. Looking ahead, the 2026 Renault Duster and its sibling, the Nissan Tekton, are expected to join the fight as well.