Haji Chakralwale

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Tata Nexon EV 45 Scores 5 Stars in BNCAP Tests!

22 hours ago | carwale.com | Haji Chakralwale

The entire Nexon range is now five-star BNCAP ratedReceived impressive scores in adult and child occupant protectionThe Tata Nexon EV 45 kWh variant recently underwent the BNCAP crash tests. Like the other variants of the Nexon EV, it performed exceptionally well and received a full five-star rating. With this, the entire Nexon range, including the ICE and EV versions, is now five-star rated in terms of safety.
Tata Altroz Facelift Spied Testing in CNG Guise

1 day ago | carwale.com | Haji Chakralwale

To get revised exterior and interior stylingLikely to get features borrowed from the NexonTata Motors was recently spied testing the facelifted CNG version of the Altroz hatchback in the country, indicating a continuation of the economical premium hatchback. These spy pictures show the Altroz CNG facelift covered in thick camouflage. However, there are design elements that can be distinguished.
Mercedes-Benz GLB Discontinued in India

2 days ago | carwale.com | Haji Chakralwale

The last recorded price was Rs. 63.8 lakhIt was the brand’s most affordable seven-seater SUVMercedes-Benz India has officially discontinued its most affordable seven-seater SUV, the GLB. It was brought here in India via the CBU route and had a last recorded ex-showroom price of Rs. 63.8 lakh. The Mercedes-Benz GLB was available in three variants: 200 Progressive, 220d 4MATIC, and 220d AMG Line 4MATIC. The three-row SUV had two engine options - a 1.3-litre turbo-petrol and a 2.0-litre diesel engine.
MG Majestor Spied Undisguised ahead of Launch

3 days ago | carwale.com | Haji Chakralwale

Based on the Gloster SUVGets a revised exterior and interior over the GlosterJSW MG Motor India is working on bringing the new Majestor SUV to India. This new full-size SUV is based on the Gloster and will be priced above the latter. The model made its India debut at the Bharat Mobility Expo earlier this year. Now, the MG Majestor was spied completely undisguised, hinting at a launch, expected to happen in the coming months.
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara CNG Discontinued?

6 days ago | carwale.com | Haji Chakralwale

Delisted from the website and brochureCNG was available in two variantsMaruti Suzuki recently launched the 2025 updated Grand Vitara in the country, with prices starting from Rs. 11.42 lakh. With this update, the popular SUV received major updates to its feature list across variants. However, soon after the release of the 2025 update, the Grand Vitara CNG was delisted from the official website and brochure.
Honda Elevate Gets CNG! But There’s a Catch

6 days ago | carwale.com | Haji Chakralwale

Available as a retrofitment kitStandard warranty on offerHonda Cars India is offering Elevate buyers the option to buy the Elevate SUV in CNG guise. Select dealerships have already begun delivering its retrofitted CNG version across India. Notably, this dealer-fitted CNG kit option doesn’t void the standard warranty of the Elevate SUV. Furthermore, this fitment complies with the government rules and regulations and won’t cause any legal issues on the road.
Skoda Kylaq Petrol Automatic: Real-world Mileage, Performance Detailed

1 week ago | carwale.com | Aditya Nadkarni |Desirazu Venkat |Haji Chakralwale |Ninad Ambre

Skoda's petrol-only entry-level SUVTop-spec Prestige AT variant testedIntroductionThe Skoda Kylaq, the carmaker's smallest SUV, was launched in India at the end of last year. Deliveries have now begun, and we recently tested the real-world mileage of the top-of-the-line Prestige automatic variant. Here's the answer to the question — Kitna deti hai?
Volkswagen Golf GTI Colour Options Revealed Ahead of Launch!

1 week ago | carwale.com | Aditya Nadkarni |Ninad Ambre |Haji Chakralwale

To be offered in four exterior paint schemesPrices to be announced in the coming monthVolkswagen India has revealed the prices of the Tiguan R-Line, and now it is turn to bring the second CBU model, the Golf GTI, to India. The performance hot hatch will be launched in the coming month. And ahead of it, the automaker has revealed the exterior colour options of the India-spec Golf GTI.
Next-generation Jeep Compass Spied ahead of Debut

1 week ago | carwale.com | Ninad Ambre |Aditya Nadkarni |Sagar Bhanushali |Haji Chakralwale

Will be unveiled later this yearExpected to come to India in 2026Spied TestingLast year, Jeep announced that a new (aka second-generation) Compass would be available by mid-2025, first for Europe, followed by America, and then the rest of the world, which is expected to include India.
Volkswagen Golf GTI Spotted Undisguised: Launch Likely Soon

1 week ago | carwale.com | Aditya Nadkarni |Ninad Ambre |Haji Chakralwale

Price to be announced in the coming weeksArrives via the CBU routeAhead of its launch anticipated to take place in the next few weeks, the new Volkswagen Golf GTI has been spotted sans camouflage on Indian roads. This sighting comes just a few days after the brand introduced the Tiguan R-Line in the country. As seen in the images here, the 2025 Golf GTI for India has been spotted in a light grey shade, which will be one of the several options offered with the model.