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The Toyota Innova HyCross now has added another non-hybrid variant, the GX(O). It is available in seven-and eight-seater configurations, priced at Rs 21.13 lakh and Rs 20.99 lakh, respectively. Both are ex-showroom figures.

The Jeep Merdian locks horns with the Toyota Fortuner, Skoda Kodiaq, and MG Gloster. The Meridian is technically a three-row version of the Jeep Compass.

These products will face immense competition from the current market leaders like the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, etc.

Soon, the five-door iteration of the Force Gurkha will come to the market. It will lock horns with the Mahindra Thar 5-Door and Maruti Suzuki Jimny.

The vehicle is expected to launch in India by the end of this year or early next year with the EV, whereas hybrid variants will join the fleet later.

The international version of the Jeep Compass is now powered by a more powerful 2.0-litre turbo-petrol unit with an output of 268bhp and 400Nm of torque.

Fuel efficiency has not been the strong suit of this SUV since its inception but things have changed with the introduction of this mild hybrid system.

Honda India is providing discounts and benefits on selected models in April 2024. The offered benefits are worth up to Rs 83,000. Benefits are available on Honda Amaze, City and Elevate.

Bentley has given the Bentayga S Black Edition a blacked-out logo which is the first-ever car by the brand to receive this cosmetic change.

The fourth-generation Suzuki Swift secured a four-star safety rating in the Japan NCAP (JNCAP) crash test. The 2024 Suzuki Swift retains the HEARTECT platform.