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Stay updated with the latest car news, new car launches, price updates, upcoming SUVs, special editions, feature changes and important model updates in India. BeyondHorsepower focuses on practical news that helps buyers understand what changed, why it matters and whether they should wait, buy or compare alternatives.
Tekton Acenta vs Duster Evolution: Similar Hardware, Different Purchase
The Nissan Tekton Acenta and Renault Duster Evolution make an unusually direct comparison. V3Cars lists the same 100PS and 166Nm output, six-speed manual gearbox, claimed 19.41kmpl mileage and 2,657mm wheelbase for the versions it compared. If those are the specifications you care about most, the decision shifts to price, equipment, dealership experience and how the exact cars feel. V3Cars’ five-year model favours the Duster Evolution by roughly Rs. 79,700, split between an ownership cost and feature-value advantage under its assumptions. That is a useful starting point, not a reason to... Read more...
Tata Aeris Launched At Rs. 5.29 Lakh — Tigor Replacement Gets More Features
This news report is based on V3Cars' 2026 Tata Aeris Launched At Rs. 5.29 Lakh; Gets More Features Than Tigor coverage. Tata Motors has launched the Aeris, a comprehensively updated replacement for the Tigor, at an introductory ex-showroom price of Rs. 5.29 lakh, running up to Rs. 9.74 lakh across the range. Rather than badging it a Tigor facelift, Tata has given the sub-4m sedan a new name entirely — and a genuinely more tech-focused package than the car it replaces. Tata Aeris Price & Variant Line-up The Aeris is... Read more...
2027 Hyundai Tucson Revealed — Radical New Design, Bigger Dimensions & a Preview of Hyundai's Next Design Language
This news report is based on V3Cars' 2027 Hyundai Tucson Revealed — New Design, Features Explained coverage. Hyundai has revealed the next-generation Tucson, and it doesn't look anything like the model that was discontinued in India in late 2025. The new SUV moves away from the outgoing car's rounded, heavily sculpted styling in favour of a distinctly boxier, more upright and muscular silhouette — a genuine design departure that Hyundai is calling 'Art of Steel'. What's New: Exterior Design The 2027 Tucson's front end gets a broad, squared-off treatment with... Read more...
Skoda Octavia RS Bookings Reopen In India — Only 50 Units Available
This news report is based on V3Cars' coverage of the Skoda Octavia RS bookings reopening for a second batch. Skoda India has announced a fresh allocation of just 50 Octavia RS units, reopening bookings for what's become one of the most sought-after performance sedans in the country. Customers on the previous reservation list get priority access until 5PM on 19 August 2026, after which reservations open to everyone. The reservation amount is Rs. 2.50 lakh, and deliveries are expected to begin at the start of the 2026 festive season. Why... Read more...
Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq Launched — Rs. 19.45 Lakh, Or Rs. 11.45 Lakh With Battery-as-a-Service
This news report is based on V3Cars' Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq — Price, Variants And Features and 2026 BE 6 Sporteq & Formula E Edition Variant-Wise Powertrain Options coverage. Mahindra has rebranded and comprehensively updated its BE 6 electric SUV, relaunching it as the BE 6 Sporteq at prices ranging from Rs. 19.45 lakh to Rs. 26.95 lakh (ex-showroom). The genuinely eye-catching part of this launch, though, is the new Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) option — buyers can get behind the wheel for as little as Rs. 11.45 lakh, paying a separate... Read more...
BYD Sealion 7 Dynamic Launched At Rs. 41.90 Lakh — Rs. 7 Lakh Cheaper Entry Point
This news report is based on V3Cars' 2026 BYD Sealion 7 Launched At Rs. 41.90 Lakh coverage. BYD has significantly lowered the entry price of the Sealion 7 in India with the introduction of a new Dynamic variant. Priced at an introductory Rs. 41.90 lakh (ex-showroom), the new variant makes the premium electric SUV Rs. 7 lakh more accessible than before — the Sealion 7 range previously started with the Premium variant at Rs. 48.90 lakh. What This Price Move Actually Means It's worth being precise here: the introduction of... Read more...
Maruti Baleno facelift launches September 5, 2026. Exclusive scoops reveal a new Alpha (O) ADAS variant, first-ever CNG-AMT option & 3-cylinder engine.
This preview is based on exclusive V3Cars reporting: Scoop: Maruti Baleno 2026 New Top Model w/ ADAS Features, Scoop: 2026 Maruti Suzuki Baleno Facelift To Get CNG w/ AMT Automatic, and 2026 Maruti Suzuki Baleno Facelift To Get 3-Cylinder Petrol Engine. Maruti Suzuki's best-selling premium hatchback is due for its first major update since the second-generation model launched in 2022, and V3Cars has broken a string of exclusive details ahead of the expected early September 2026 launch. Between a new ADAS-equipped top variant, a first-of-its-kind CNG-automatic combination, and a fundamental... Read more...
Skoda Kylaq Sportline Launched At Rs. 11.32 Lakh — Full Details
This news report is based on V3Cars' coverage of the Skoda Kylaq range update, along with V3Cars' earlier Skoda Kylaq 2026 Classic Plus Variant report. Skoda India has launched the Kylaq Sportline, a new sportier-styled variant priced from Rs. 11.32 lakh (manual) to Rs. 12.32 lakh (automatic), ex-showroom. It's the seventh variant to join the Kylaq range, slotting in between the mid-spec Signature+ and higher-spec Prestige trims, and arrives alongside quiet feature upgrades to the entry-level Classic and Classic+ variants. Skoda Kylaq Sportline: What's New This is purely a cosmetic... Read more...
Toyota Hyryder Aero Black Edition Launched — Price, Features & What's New
This news report is based on V3Cars' Toyota Hyryder Aero Black Edition Launched — Price, Features & More coverage. Toyota has launched the Urban Cruiser Hyryder Aero Black Edition, a limited-run styling package priced at Rs. 31,999 on top of the applicable variant price — putting the starting price at Rs. 15.19 lakh (ex-showroom). It's available exclusively on the Midnight Black G and V grades, across both the Neo Drive petrol and Strong Hybrid powertrains, and — importantly — brings no mechanical changes whatsoever. Toyota Hyryder Aero Black Edition: What's... Read more...
Hyundai Exter Knight Edition Launched At Rs. 8.14 Lakh
This news report is based on V3Cars' Hyundai Exter Knight Edition Launched At Rs. 8.14 Lakh coverage. Hyundai has launched the new Exter Knight Edition at a starting price of Rs. 8.14 lakh (ex-showroom). The special edition gets an all-black exterior and interior theme, along with brass accents, red brake calipers and exclusive Knight badging — positioning it as a sportier, more distinctive version of the B1-segment SUV rather than a mechanically different model. 2026 Hyundai Exter Knight Edition Prices The Exter Knight is available in 4 variants, spanning petrol-manual,... Read more...
Kia Sorento India Launch (September 4, 2026): Everything We Know So Far
This preview draws on V3Cars' Kia Sorento India Launch Date Confirmed For September 4 coverage. Kia has confirmed a launch date that matters: the Sorento arrives in India on 4 September 2026, and it's more than just another three-row SUV addition — it's Kia's first-ever strong-hybrid model for the Indian market, positioned as the brand's new flagship above the Seltos. Bookings are already open at select dealerships for a token amount of Rs. 25,000-41,000 depending on the source. Here's everything confirmed and expected ahead of launch. Kia Sorento Expected Price... Read more...
Tata Nexon Camo Edition (2026): Full Model Data — Price, Features & Variants
This model data is sourced from V3Cars' Tata Nexon Camo Edition Launched At Rs. 9.99 Lakh coverage. Overview Tata Motors launched the Nexon Camo Edition on 6 August 2026, a new limited-run version of the SUV marking 9 years of the Nexon in India. Priced from Rs. 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom), the Camo Edition is based on the existing Creative and Fearless trims but adds exclusive styling elements, two new exterior colours, and a genuinely significant technology upgrade over the standard SUV. Notably, this launch lands just days after the Maruti... Read more...
Upcoming SUV Launches in India (2026-2027): Everything Confirmed So Far
The Indian SUV market shows no sign of slowing down — with dozens of new and updated models expected between now and 2027, spanning everything from sub-Rs-10-lakh budget SUVs to premium electric and hybrid offerings. Here's a round-up of the most significant upcoming SUV launches confirmed or expected in India over the next 12-18 months, sourced from live tracking data. Recently Launched (Already Available) A few major SUVs that were "upcoming" earlier in 2026 have now landed, worth knowing about if you're cross-shopping: Maruti Suzuki Brezza (2026 facelift) — turbo-petrol... Read more...
2026 Maruti Suzuki Brezza: Price, Mileage, Turbo Engine, Safety & Everything You Need to Know
Maruti Suzuki has rolled out the facelifted 2026 Brezza, and this isn't a mild mid-life update — it's the most significant overhaul the sub-4m SUV has received since it went second-generation... Read more...