Forget Creta, Here is Honda’s BR-V Compact SUV: 7-Seater Confirmed

Honda has been talking about a small compact SUV for our market for like ages now. They introduced the Jazz-based Vezel aka HR-V internationally raising our hopes, but quashed it for our market citing cost as the main reason. In place, they said a new compact SUV based on Brio will be launched and, although … Read more

EcoSport-Rival Maruti YBA Compact SUV Spotted on the Roads

It appears that we shall forget the fantastic looking XA-Alpha concept that was showcased by Maruti Suzuki at the 2012 Auto Expo, simply because what the company is preparing for our market looks a far cry from what was unveiled. YBA, as it is internally called, is the production Compact SUV from Maruti Suzuki’s stables. … Read more

Official: Hyundai Reveals Creta – Welcome India’s Only Diesel Auto Compact SUV

Hyundai India has officially taken the covers off their new global SUV at a media event in Chennai. To be slated against the established Duster and Maruti’s upcoming S Cross, the Creta is the segment’s first SUV with a combination of a diesel engine with an automatic transmission. Scheduled to be launched next month, the … Read more

Chevrolet to Launch New Beat in India But NOT the International Next-Gen Model

Chevrolet’s only model that is currently managing some volumes is the smart looking Chevrolet Beat hatchback, which is sold under the brand name of ‘Spark’ internationally. Chevrolet sells the older Spark in a lower segment in India as a separate car. Beat, despite a few positives going in its favor has been reduced to a … Read more

Volkswagen Officially Announces Polo Compact Sedan & Tiguan for India in 24 Months

Volkswagen India may finally ditch its complete dependence on Vento and Polo siblings. With the launch of the new Vento facelift recently, the company has attempted to stand against the rising competition of Ciaz, City and Verna in the mid-size sedan territory. At the same press event, the company officially announced and confirmed Polo-based compact sedan … Read more