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The Indian Automobile industry is full of cars ranging from hatchbacks to sports utility vehicles (SUVs) and identifying the understated icons can be a daunting task. Even if one had a specific budget in mind, they are spoilt for choices. But fret not as we have compiled a special list of 10 cars that deserve your undivided attention.  Honda City e:HEV Engine 1498 cc hybrid (electric + petrol) Power  97 bhp, 124 bhp (combined) Torque 127 Nm, 253 Nm (combined) Transmission eCVT Mileage 27.1 kmpl (combined) Price (ex-showroom) Rs. 19 lakh - Rs. 20.63 lakh The Honda City e:HEV deserves a huge shoutout for the set of technologies it packs. Its combined mileage of over 27 kilometres a litre besides Honda SENSING advanced driver’s assistance systems (ADAS) for enhanced safety is notable. At a starting price of Rs. 19 lakh, the City e:HEV packs way more than its competitors and is the best affordable hybrid sedan in the current market. If you can, stretch your budget a little to get the fully loaded ZX trim. Honda Amaze Engine 1199 cc Petrol Power  88.7 bhp Torque 110 Nm Transmission 5-speed MT, CVT Mileage 18.6 kmpl (MT), 18.3 kmpl (CVT) Price (ex-showroom) Rs. 7.19 lakh - Rs. 10.01 lakh While the popularity of the Maruti Dzire doesn’t fade, the Honda Amaze is one rival that needs to be talked about more often for a multitude of reasons. One of those reasons is the smooth-shifting CVT gearbox paired with the 1.2-litre naturally aspirated mill. This combination is both refined and efficient at the same time. The other reason has to be its reliability and the less is more approach to the equipment on board. Read Also: Honda Amaze: Everything You Need to Know About Maruti Suzuki Ignis Engine 1197 cc Power  81 bhp Torque 113 Nm Transmission 5-speed MT, AMT Mileage 20.89 kmpl  Price (ex-showroom) Rs. 5.84 lakh - Rs. 8.20 lakh Maruti Suzuki Ignis (sold via Nexa outlets) is actually witnessing a drop in sales as car buyers shift to SUVs. However, its sub-four-metre form factor and tried-and-tested 1.2-litre petrol mill make the car a great all-rounder. In our test, we found the car to be decently equipped with features like steering-mounted controls, automatic AC and a touchscreen infotainment system. Mahindra Marazzo Engine 1497 cc Power  121 bhp Torque 300 Nm Transmission 6-speed MT Mileage 17 kmpl Price (ex-showroom) Rs. 14.59 lakh - Rs. 17 lakh While some news outlets claim the MPV has been discontinued, the Mahindra Marazzo made it to our list as it is still listed on Mahindra’s website. Though it gets a sole diesel engine, it is extremely powerful for everyday and highway usage and returns a company-claimed mileage figure of 17 kilometres per litre. Also special about the vehicle is its 4-star safety rating in the Global National Car Assessment Programme (GNCAP). Considering its competition - Maruti XL6 and Kia Carens - the Mahindra Marazzo still feels a class apart. Renault Kwid Engine 999 cc Power  67 bhp Torque 91 Nm Transmission 5-speed MT Mileage 21.46 kmpl (MT), 22.3 kmpl (AMT)  Price (ex-showroom) Rs. 4.70 lakh - Rs. 6.45 lakh It is safe to say that the Kwid has been a game-changer product for Renault in India after the now-discontinued Duster SUV. Rivalling against the Maruti Alto K10, the Kwid provides SUV-ish looks, a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and electrically adjustable outer rear-view mirrors (ORVMs).  Renault Triber Engine 999 cc Power  71 bhp  Torque 91 Nm (MT), 96 Nm (AMT) Transmission 5-speed MT, AMT Mileage 20 kmpl (MT), 18.2 kmpl (AMT) Price (ex-showroom) Rs. 6 lakh - Rs. 10.19 lakh The Renault Triber MPV, in a nutshell, is a car that shouts practicality at an affordable price band of Rs. 6 to 10.19 lakh, ex-showroom. What do you get for that amount of money you ask? Well, the French carmaker has equipped it with 7 seats and over 100 possible seating combinations, a six-way adjustable driver’s seat with armrest, push button start/stop and projector headlamps with LED DRLs. You also get an AMT trim starting at Rs. 8.12 lakh, ex-showroom. Mahindra Bolero Neo Engine 1493 cc Power  100 bhp Torque 260 Nm Transmission 5-speed MT Mileage 17.29 kmpl Price (ex-showroom) Rs. 9.94 lakh - Rs. 12.15 lakh Now with the Mahindra Bolero Neo, off-roading becomes easier because of its 180 mm ground clearance and a manual rear locking differential system on board. You can tackle any challenge with its powerful performance in the comfort of its premium interiors. The Bolero Neo’s price range starts at Rs. 9.94 lakh and goes up to Rs. 12.15 lakh. Read Also: Why is the Mahindra Bolero So Popular? Maruti Suzuki Jimny Engine 1462 cc Power  103 bhp Torque 134.2 Nm Transmission 5-speed MT, torque converter Mileage 16.94 kmpl (MT), 16.39 kmpl (TC) Price (ex-showroom) Rs. 12.74 lakh - Rs. 14.95 lakh A global bestseller, the Maruti Jimny got lost amid Indian icons like Mahindra Thar/ Thar Roxx and Force Gurkha SUVs. But what works its way is the 1,205 kg kerb weight and under four-metre length. This combination makes it perfect for extreme off-roading where some stalwart SUVs might fail. The Japanese carmaker is currently offering massive discounts on the SUV due to dwindling sales. Read Also: Discover the Secrets of Why Is Suzuki Jimny So Popular Honda Elevate Engine 1498 cc Power  119.35 bhp Torque 145 Nm Transmission 6-speed MT, CVT Mileage 15.31 kmpl (MT), 16.92 kmpl (CVT) Price (ex-showroom) Rs. 9.49 lakh - Rs. 15.41 lakh The Honda Elevate, a rather late entrant to the compact SUV party, can be assumed as the SUV version of the City but with all the bells and whistles. The high-revving VTEC motor, plush ride and extremely comfortable seats are all there. Fun fact - Honda has increased the export of made-in-India Elevate to Japan due to high demand. Considering its top model which costs Rs. 15.41 lakh, it comes loaded with active and passive safety features like ADAS and six airbags (standard across all models), respectively. Read Also: Honda Elevate Variants Explained - Which One To Buy Citroen C3 Aircross Engine 1199 cc Power  109 bhp Torque 190 Nm (MT), 205 Nm (TC) Transmission 6-speed MT, torque converter Mileage 18.5 kmpl (MT), 17.6 kmpl (TC) Price (ex-showroom) Rs. 9.99 lakh - Rs. 14.33 lakh Another French product on this list, the Citroen C3 Aircross is not as equipped in terms of features as its rivals but when it comes to ride comfort, there is no one like it. Recently, a couple of features like a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, automatic AC and ORVMs and six airbags were added to the compact SUV, making it more desirable. Read Also: Maruti Vs Hyundai: Which Car Brand is Better?

French automaker Renault has officially introduced the third-generation Duster SUV in select international markets. Renault India has also confirmed that the new Duster will be launched in our market. While the European-spec model will be sold under DACIA nameplate, the India-spec and Brazilian-spec models will go on sale under the Renault nameplate. The new Renault Duster comes with a new design and an all-new interior along with new powertrain options. In this article, we talk about the top 5 things we know about the new-gen Duster lifestyle SUV. New Platform The new Renault Duster will be based on the Renault-Nissan Alliance's CMF-B modular platform, which underpins multiple global products including the Sandero and the Jogger. In fact, Nissan will also have its own version of the SUV based on the same CMF-B modular architecture. This architecture is flexible enough to accommodate different body styles and engine options including petrol, strong hybrid and plug-in hybrid. New Renault Duster - Design & Interior The new Duster comes with an all-new design, which is inspired from the 7-seater Bigster concept. In terms of styling, the new Renault Duster comes with a signature Renault grille and Y-shaped LED DRLs in the headlight. The flattened bull-bar-type lower bumper accommodates large air intake and circular fog light units. There is a prominent skid plate that gives it a rugged look. At the back, the new Duster gets Y-shaped LED tail-lights, a cleaner tailgate design and roof integrated spoiler. Other design highlights include squared-off wheel arches, prominent roof rails, and blacked out body cladding. The rear profile now has Y-shaped LED tail-lights, tapering rear quarter glass, roof integrated spoiler and a much cleaner tailgate design. The SUV has blacked out pillars, rear door handles on the C-pillar, large squared-off wheel arches, prominent roof rails, and blacked out body cladding. Dimensionally, the new Duster is 4.34 meters long, 1.81 meters wide and 1.66 meters tall, and has a wheelbase of 2,657mm. The SUV is claimed to offer a space of up to 472-litres, which is an increase of 6% compared to the 2nd generation Duster. The new Duster is claimed to offer more legroom, headroom and shoulder space in both front and rear occupants. The SUV has an all-new dashboard layout, which is dominated by a large freestanding touchscreen infotainment unit & a digital instrument console. The entry-level variants are most likely to feature a semi-digital driver's display. It will have a flat-bottomed steering wheel, and air con vent grille with a Y-shaped design. Key Features In terms of features, the new Duster gets a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, a 7-inch digital instrument console, cruise control/speed limiter, 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic AC, electric parking brake, wireless smartphone charger and a 6-speaker Arkamys 3D sound system. The SUV is also likely to come with an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) with features like automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition, lane keep assist and driver attention alert. New Renault Duster Specs - Turbo Petrol Engines It was speculated that the new Duster will come with hybrid powertrains similar to the global-spec model. However, new media reports reveal that the new mid-sized SUV will come with turbo petrol engines. It is likely to get two turbo petrol engines - a 1.0L 3-cylinder turbo and a 1.3L 4-cylinder turbo unit. The 1.0L engine is the same unit that powers the Magnite and the Kiger, while the 156hp, turbo engine is the same unit that powers the previous-gen Duster & Kicks. Launch, Competition, Price Renault has confirmed that the new-gen Duster SUV will be launched sometime in 2025, most probably by mid-next year. The new model will be positioned against the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Honda Elevate, Maruti Grand Vitara, VW Taigun and Skoda Kushaq. The SUV is expected to be priced somewhere between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 18 lakh. Also Read: New Maruti Suzuki Dzire Launch by Festive Season

Renault-Nissan Alliance is all set to invest a total of 5300 crore in the Indian market. The investment will go into development of six new products including two electric vehicles, which will be launched in the country in the next few years. Adding to it, the money will be used to upgrade their Chennai based production facility.  In fact, the Alliance has already invested about 70-80 per cent of the total committed investments. The French automaker Renault is currently selling three models - Kwid hatchback, Kiger crossover and the Triber multi-utility vehicle in India. All three are manufactured at Renault-Nissan alliance's facility at Oragadam. The exact details about the products to be launched by the Alliance are yet to be revealed. It is expected that Renault will launch the third-generation Duster mid-sized SUV in the country in 2025. Similarly, Nissan will have its own version of the SUV in the later half of 2025. The new model will be based on the heavily modified CMF-B modular architecture, which will also underpin the brand's future 3-row SUV in the country.  Not just the new Duster, Renault will also launch a new 7-seater SUV which will be based on the Dacia Bigster concept. It will use the Duster's CMF-B platform, which will be modified to accommodate a longer wheelbase model. The SUV is likely to be offered in six and 7-seat layout and will rival the likes of the Tata Safari, Mahindra XUV700 and the MG Hector Plus.  It is expected that Renault will introduce an all-new entry-level electric hatchback in the country. Few media reports reveal that the French automaker could introduce a new compact electric SUV, which will be bigger than 4 meter in length. The new electric SUV will rival the likes of the upcoming Hyundai Creta EV and the Maruti Suzuki eVX. Nissan will also have its own version of the electric SUV. Both EVs will be based on the CMF-B EV platform. In fact, the alliance is in talks with the local battery and cell manufacturers to achieve competitive pricing.  Renault-Nissan alliance will aim to achieve a higher level of localisation, and the new models are expected to cost somewhere between Rs 15-20 lakh. The new electric SUVs are likely to feature an LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery with a range of over 300km in real conditions.

Renault India has launched new Night & Day Editions for its three car models - Kwid, Kiger, and Triber. The special edition will be limited to 1600 only across all three models. Bookings will start from September 17. Interested customers can visit the authorized dealerships to book this exclusive edition of their favourite Renault car. Renault Night and Day Edition: Key Highlights The new edition comes with an exclusive Pearl White and Mystery Black Roof exterior paint. Design-wise, it features a Piano Black grille, nameplates, ORVMs, and wheel covers. In terms of features, the Triber and Kiger get a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a rearview camera, and wireless smartphone replication while the Triber comes with rear power windows. Powertrain Options The new Night & Day Edition is offered with only naturally aspirated petrol engines across all three models (Kiger, Kiwd, and Triber). However, the power figures and transmission options are different. Check the table given below:   Renault Kwid Renault Kiger Renault Triber Engine 1.0-litre NA Petrol 1.0-litre NA Petrol 1.0-litre NA Petrol Power 67 bhp 71 bhp 71 bhp Torque 91 Nm 96 Nm 96 Nm Transmission 5-Speed MT 5-Speed MT, AMT 5-Speed MT Price Details Renault’s new Night and Day Edition ranges from Rs 4.99 lakh for Kwid and goes up to Rs 7.25 lakh for Kiger RXL MT. All prices are ex-showroom. Here is a complete price list for the limited edition: Model New Edition Price Renault Kwid RXL (O) MT Rs 4.99 Lakh Renault Triber RXL MT Rs 7 Lakh Renault Kiger RXL MT Rs 6.75 Lakh Renault Kiger RXL AMT Rs 7.25 Lakh As aforementioned, the Night and Day Edition is available for Kwid, Kiger, and Triber. The price of the Kiger stands at Rs 4.99 lakh same as RXL(O) manual. Its Triber edition costs Rs 7 lakh whereas the Kiger is priced at Rs 6.75 lakh for the RXL manual and Rs 7.25 lakh for the RXL automatic. Also Read: Honda Elevate Apex Edition Launched - Diwali Dhamaka!