Auto wrap this week: TVS’ NTORQ 150, Citroen Basalt X SUV ready for Indian market

The automobile market in India is all set to see new additions as industry leaders are gearing up to roll out their latest offerings. For starters, the Maruti Suzuki Victoris made its debut on September 1. The car is available in hybrid, gasoline, and CNG options. Whereas Citroen Basalt X, with dual dual-tone interior, was launched on September 5.Let us take a look at what to expect this week:

BMW iX3

BMW unveiled the next-generation iX3 electric SUV. Positioned as a C-segment SUV, this is the first model in the Neue Klasse EV lineup. Its significance is further increased because it may compete with vehicles such as the Audi Q6 e-tron and the future Mercedes-Benz GLC EV.Citroen Basalt X

Citroen has expanded its coupe SUV variant selection in the Indian market to include the Basalt X. The ‘X’ suffix in the name indicates that the car is upgraded from the most expensive Max trim level. With a 5-speed manual gearbox, the Basalt X has been on sale since August 22 and is priced at an attractive ₹7.95 lakh (ex-showroom).

Hyundai Creta Electric, i20 and Alcazar Knight Editions

Hyundai Motor India Limited unveiled the Hyundai Creta Electric Knight, i20 Knight, and Alcazar Knight as new models in the Knight portfolio on September 4. In addition to previous colours, the Hyundai Creta Electric Knight and Hyundai Alcazar Knight will soon be offered in a new matte black shade.

Vinfast VF6 and VF7

VinFast VF 6 and VF 7 were slated for launch in India on September 6. Produced at the VinFast plant in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, these models are the first locally constructed cars from the Vietnamese automaker to reach the Indian market. The VF 7 is marketed as a luxury and performance-oriented electric SUV, while the VF 6 is a high-end urban mobility SUV.

TVS Ntorq 150

Chennai-based TVS Motor Company launched India’s fastest hyper sport scooter, the TVS Ntorq 150, on Thursday. With a price tag of ₹1,19,000, its introduction also signifies the company’s foray into the higher-capacity scooter industry. The TVS Ntorq 150 will come in racing red, turbo blue, and stealth silver colours.

Yamaha R15

Yamaha Motor has expanded the colour selection of its R15 motorcycles available in the Indian market, which includes R15M, R15 Version 4, and R15S versions.

The R15S version also has vermillion wheels and matte black colour. The motorcycle will now start at ₹1.67 lakh (ex-showroom).

Volkswagen

For its new era of electric vehicles, Volkswagen has begun using its familiar nameplates. The brand has switched to utilise its previous nameplates with the new prefix ‘ID’ as part of its renaming strategy. The result is names, such as ID.Polo and ID.Polo GTI for future electric vehicles, which are strongly ingrained in the brand’s history.