Limited Edition Glanza, Taisor And Hyryder From Toyota Kirloskar Motor

Limited Edition Glanza, Taisor And Hyryder From Toyota Kirloskar Motor

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced the launch of a limited-edition variant of the Glanza premium hatchback. The Glanza adds to the limited-edition variants of the Urban Cruiser Taisor compact SUV and Urban Cruiser Hyryder SUV that is available with a strong hybrid and AWD mechanism.

Describing it as a ‘special’ limited-edition, the company is offering Toyota Genuine Accessory (TGA) packages that enable ‘personalisation’ in terms of style as well as functionality.

The package for the Glanza includes 3D floormats, premium door visors, lower grill garnish, ORVM garnish chrome, rear lamp garnish chrome, front bumper garnish, fender garnish chrome, bumper corner protector and rear bumper garnish chrome. The price is INR 17,381.

The package for the Taisor includes all-weather 3d mats, 3d boot mat, headlamp garnish, front grille garnish, body cover, illuminated door sill guard, rear bumper corner garnish (black gloss and red), roof end spoiler extender (black gloss and red) and front bumper garnish (black gloss and red). The price is INR 17,931 for the E, S, and S+ (petrol grades).

The package for the Hyryder includes mudflaps, door visor premium, all-weather 3d floormats, front bumper garnish, rear bumper garnish, head lamp garnish, hood emblem, body cladding, fender garnish, read door lid garnish, leg room lamp, digital video recorder and door chrome handle. The price is INR 50,817 for the Neo Drive (S, G and V) and Hybrid (G and V) trims.

Speaking at the announcement, Sabari Manohar – Vice President, Sales-Service-Used Car Business, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “We are thrilled by the tremendous customer response to our previously announced Festival Editions of the Glanza, Urban Cruiser Taisor and Urban Cruiser Hyryder, each offering a unique combination of premium styling and advanced features. The new Special Limited-Edition of Glanza, Urban Cruiser Taisor and Urban Cruiser Hyryder reflect our dedication to crafting offerings that cater to enhanced preferences of our customers, elevating their ownership experience.”

“With these special Toyota Genuine Accessories fitted by Toyota’s certified technicians along with extended warranty coverage, customers can enjoy a seamless ownership experience. We believe these limited period editions provide an incredible opportunity for customers to own a stylish, feature-rich vehicle, making their year-end celebrations even more memorable,” he added.

Besides the limited edition of Glanza, Taisor and Hyryder, the automkare is offerong exclusive year end offers above INR 100,000 on the Rumion (except CNG models) MPV.

Maruti Suzuki e Vitara Gets 5-Star Bharat NCAP Safety Rating

Maruti e Vitara

Maruti Suzuki India has been awarded a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating for its e Vitara, marking a moment for the company's electric vehicle strategy.

The e Vitara is built on Suzuki’s Heartect-e platform designed for electric vehicles to deliver strength, structural rigidity and advanced high voltage protection. The ‘Made-in-India, Made-for-the-World’ e Vitara is designed and tested for temperature conditions across the world, ensuring performance from as high as 60deg Celsius to as low as -30deg Celsius. The model is offered with 49 kWh and 61 kWh battery options.

Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India, said, “Congratulations to Maruti Suzuki for achieving 5-star Bharat NCAP in both adult and child occupant protection for their e Vitara. I am especially glad that Maruti Suzuki has shown real leadership in providing 7 airbags as a standard across all variants of the e Vitara.”

Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India, said, “The 5-star Bharat NCAP rating for e Vitara, our first Battery Electric Vehicle, is a moment of immense pride for all of us at Maruti Suzuki. Using the Bharat NCAP 5-star rating, we will export the e Vitara to more than 100 countries of the world. Bharat NCAP’s globally benchmarked stringent vehicle test protocols have been a catalyst in empowering customers to make informed decisions. I thank the Minister Gadkari, the officials in his Ministry and test agencies for their rigorous efforts and commitment in shaping India’s journey towards safe mobility.”

The e VITARA’s body structure uses more than 60 percent ultra-high tensile and high-tensile strength steel. Its battery protection system incorporates a structural design with an energy-absorbing battery pack mounting structure.

Key safety features include 7 standard airbags (including the Driver's knee airbag), Level 2 ADAS (Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control), Hill Hold Control, ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and a 360-degree Surround View Camera.

Mahindra Launches First Dealership-Based Ultrafast EV Charger In Anantapur

Mahindra Charger

Mahindra has marked a major milestone in its nationwide electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure expansion with the inauguration of its first dealership-based ultrafast charger – a 180 kW Charge_IN station.

This is the first of many such installations planned across Mahindra dealerships, forming a key pillar of the company’s commitment to building India’s ultrafast charging network.

This initiative scales up Mahindra’s Charge_IN ecosystem, complementing the 250 highway fast-charging stations already announced. The new 180 kW ultrafast chargers will enable EV users to charge quickly and conveniently at strategically located dealerships across the country, with 24x7 on-ground support.

Hyundai Motor India Wholesales Grow 9.1% In November

Hyundai Creta

Hyundai Motor India, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has reported wholesales of 66,840 units in November 2025, up 9.1 percent YoY as against 61,252 units last year.

This includes domestic sales of 50,340 units, up 4 percent YoY and exports of 16,500 units, up 27 percent YoY.

Tarun Garg, Whole-time Director & Chief Operating Officer, Hyundai Motor India, said, “Supported by GST 2.0 reforms, we continue to carry forward sales momentum with a year-on-year growth in our monthly domestic sales in November 2025. Further, our commitment to bolstering India’s role as a global manufacturing hub is further solidified with 26.9% year-on-year growth in monthly exports.”

He further added that the all-new Hyundai Venue SUV, the company's first software-defined vehicle in India, has received more than 32,000 bookings within a month of its launch. The new Venue features ccNC infotainment powered by Nvidia.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Reports 28% Sales Growth In November

Toyota

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced its wholesales for November 2025, reporting total sales of 33,752 units, up 28 percent YoY.

This includes 30,085 units sold in the domestic market and 3,667 units exported.

Varinder Wadhwa, Vice-President, Sales–Service–Used Car Business, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “Following a positive festive season supported by the government’s progressive GST reforms, we continue to witness a strong momentum, with a growth of 19 percent. The recent introduction of the Urban Cruiser Hyryder Aero Edition and Fortuner Leader Edition has also continued to help us reinforce this growth trajectory, receiving recognition across the country. The innovative initiatives such as the Drum Tao and the launch of the toyota experiential museum (tem) in Bangalore, have been highly appreciated, further strengthening customer engagement and brand connect.”