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<ul><li>The <keyword id="22862792" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Skoda-Kylaq" source="keywords">Skoda Kylaq</keyword> SUV has been launched in India.</li><li>The subcompact SUV has been priced starting at ₹7.89 lakh.</li><li>The deliveries of the SUV will begin on January 27, 2025.</li></ul> Skoda has announced the launch of its latest SUV, the Skoda Kylaq in India. The Kylaq is the company’s entry-level subcompact SUV and is aimed at users looking for an affordable SUV. The Skoda Kylaq is positioned below the company’s Kushaq and will take on the likes of the Tata Nexon, Kia Sonet, Mahindra 3XO, Hyundai Venue and other similar offerings in the sub-four-metre SUV segment. <h2><keyword id="23828211" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Skoda-Kylaq-price" source="keywords">Skoda Kylaq price</keyword> in India</h2>Skoda has only announced the starting price of the Kylaq. The SUV has been priced starting at ₹7.89 lakh (ex-showroom) in the country. <h2>Skoda Kylaq availability in India</h2>Bookings for the Skoda Kylaq will begin on December 2 and the deliveries for the car will start from January 27, 2025. <h2><keyword id="23828212" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Skoda-Kylaq-features" source="keywords">Skoda Kylaq features</keyword></h2>The Skoda Kylaq comes with the company’s signature styling, featuring a bold grille with a split headlight setup, with DRLs placed above the headlamps. It comes with chrome door handles, roof rails and body cladding. The SUV features 17-inch alloy wheels. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="114931927" title="October auto sales – Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors report a decline, Mahindra continues to grow" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> It features a 10-inch infotainment screen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support. The Kylaq features an 8-inch digital driver’s display, automatic climate control, a sunroof, and rear AC vents and offers keyless entry. The Skoda Kylaq is equipped with a 1-litre turbo-petrol engine that delivers 115 PS power and 178 Nm of peak torque. It is offered with either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed torque-converter (TC) transmission In terms of safety, the Kylaq is offered with six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, hill-hold assist, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and a reverse parking camera. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/webstories/swiggy-ipo-gmp-risk-factors-and-all-you-need-to-know/slidelist/115004939.cms">Swiggy IPO – GMP, risk factors and all you need to know</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/realme-gt-7-pro-with-snapdragon-8-elite-6500mah-battery-to-launch-in-india-on-november-26/articleshow/114945858.cms">Realme GT 7 Pro with Snapdragon 8 Elite, 6,500mAh battery to launch in India on November 26</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/october-auto-sales-maruti-suzuki-and-tata-motors-report-a-decline-mahindra-continues-to-grow/articleshow/114931927.cms">October auto sales – Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors report a decline, Mahindra continues to grow</a>

Skoda Kylaq SUV launched in India starting at ₹7.89 lakh

Czech car maker <keyword id="101122" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="skoda-auto" source="Orion">Skoda Auto</keyword> has said <keyword id="3658" type="General" weightage="60" keywordseo="india" source="Orion">India</keyword> will become an export hub for the company as it is set to commence exports of vehicle kits for assembly in Vietnam from next year. The company, which posted a whopping 125 percent year-on-year surge in its vehicle sales at 53,721 units in 2022, also sounded hopeful of growing into double-digit this year as well. Similarly, <keyword id="166267" type="General" weightage="60" keywordseo="volkswagen-group" source="Orion">Volkswagen Group</keyword> sales grew 85.48 per cent year-on-year at 1,01,270 units in the previous calendar year. The Group is present through <keyword id="6361542" type="General" weightage="60" keywordseo="skoda" source="Orion">Skoda</keyword> Auto, <keyword id="6361865" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="volkswagen" source="Orion">Volkswagen</keyword>, Audi, Porsche and Lamborghini brands under Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd (SAVWPIL). "India is an absolutely important market as part of our regional strategy of Skoda Auto, and India will become an export hub for Skoda," <keyword id="14798920" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="petr-solc" source="Orion">Petr Solc</keyword>, Brand Director at Skoda Auto India told PTI in an interaction. Volkswagen is already exporting vehicles from India to Mexico and South Africa while Skoda Auto is exporting to the Middle East and North Africa. "From next year we will start exporting vehicle kits for assembly in Vietnam," Solc stated. Export is already an important part and will continue to be an important part of the strategy for Skoda and Volkswagen, he stated. Noting that Skoda Auto India for the first time delivered more than 50,000 cars in the domestic market last year, he said "we would like to grow with the market or even faster and our ambition is to grow into double digits." He said that 2022 was specific for the company on account of the Slavia launch and added that "So, there was this kind of a one-time effect of any new model introduction." "Now, we have both models (all-new Slavia sedan and <keyword id="10576650" type="General" weightage="60" keywordseo="kushaq-suv" source="Orion">Kushaq SUV</keyword>) in the market and can now enjoy having both models for the full year in the market," he said. Solc said that the 7-seater updated SUV Kodiaq will also play a role in terms of the company's growth strategy, particularly when there is a much greater supply now. To a question on Audi, which at a point of time was the undisputed leader in the domestic premium luxury car market, Christian Cahn Von Seelen, Member of the Board for sales, marketing and digital at SAVWPIL said that its growth has been "impressive" in terms of volume in 2022 compared to the year earlier and that was still hampered significantly by the chip supply situations even in Europe. "So the growth of Audi is impressive, and we are definitely planning to continue...So as much (as) I think, I can say we will see loads of new product introductions here on the other side." On the company's EV foray in the Indian market, Solc said it depends on the development of the segment in the country. Late last month, the European car maker Skoda announced its EV roadmap, which includes six electric cars in a phased manner by 2026. "We as a manufacturer and Skoda, we will be ready. And if we see good traction, we are talking about the prognosis that the car market or the EV can go within 5-10 years, up to 20, maybe 30 per cent. We don't know necessarily," he said. "So this could be part, we would like to be also within that range, but depends again, on the response. If we see more manufacturers going, there is an infrastructure built here and there's an acceptance from the customers to buy electric cars, and we will be ready," he said. He said that the company is discussing which models it should bring in the future also to India as an EV. "And if we see the potential in the market, we will bring them as well. So I cannot say necessarily what the percentage will be. But if the market is going towards more than 20 per cent of the electric vehicles of the total market, we would like to penetrate within the EV segment," Solc added. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/health/news/india-adds-1839-covid-infections-active-cases-down-to-25178/articleshow/100063997.cms">India adds 1,839 Covid infections, active cases down to 25,178</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/adani-group-stocks-tumble-after-msci-tweak-market-capitalisation-falls-by-23000-crore/articleshow/100066101.cms">Adani group stocks tumble after MSCI tweak, market capitalisation falls by ₹23,000 crore</a>

India to become export hub for Skoda Auto from next year, says co-official

<ul><li>Common man’s cars are becoming increasingly modern and feature loaded.</li><li>We have seen features specific to luxury segment trickle down to cheaper cars in last three years.</li><li>Here are some of the features that were once exclusive only to luxury cars.</li></ul>India's automotive industry has undergone significant changes over the last few decades, with the country now ranking as the fourth largest market globally. Technological advancements in electric mobility, green energy, Internet of Things (IoT), and passenger safety have been among the many trends reshaping the industry. Along with these fundamental changes, there have been specific car feature upgrades. Previously exclusive to luxury models, features such as power windows, central locking, touchscreen infotainment systems, keyless entry, automatic transmission, and various safety features made their way to budget cars in the last decade. But in the last three years, we have even witnessed some very niche luxury car features trickling down to the common man's cars. It’s known that any invention or innovation is expensive initially, and it becomes more accessible as it spends time in the market. Take smartphones, for example, the high-resolution camera, fast charging, and wireless charging - all these features were seen only on premium segment phones, but today, they’re common in most phones. Similarly, the feature first comes to the premium segment for cars and then trickles down to the affordable range. Here are some new-age features that have added smarts to cars under ₹20,000,00. Ventilated seats These car seats have small fans or ventilation holes built into them, allowing air to circulate and keeping the driver and passengers cool and comfortable during hot weather. This feature is most recently seen on <keyword id="596" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="hyundai" source="Orion">Hyundai</keyword> cars like the new Verna. It is unusual to find this feature on a car that costs less than ₹15 lakh in India. HUD HUD stands for Head-Up Display. It's a technology that projects important information, such as vehicle speed, navigation directions, and other vital data, onto the windshield or a specialized display so that the driver can keep their eyes on the road while still being able to view essential information. While it's not the most demanded feature, it is still new to budget cars, and it was recently seen on the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and the new Glanza, which cost less than ₹10 lakh in India. Integrated Air purifiers These are air filtration systems built into the car's air conditioning system, designed to remove dust, allergens, and pollutants from the air inside the car. Wireless charging This feature allows you to charge your mobile devices wirelessly by placing them on a charging pad built into the car. Cruise control and Assisted Driving These features allow the car to maintain a constant speed without the driver having to keep their foot on the gas pedal. In the case of assisted driving, the car uses advanced sensors and cameras to adjust speed, steer, and brake, but the driver must still be alert and ready to take control at any time. Auto headlamps and wipers These features automatically turn on the car's headlights and wipers in response to lighting conditions or rainfall changes, allowing the driver to focus on driving. This isn’t particularly new to budget cars, as Hyundai has been offering this for quite some time on its i10 and i20 series, but it has now become a basic feature on most upper-segment variants of budget cars. Heated OVRMs OVRMs stands for Outside Rear-View Mirrors. Heated OVRMs are a feature that heats the exterior mirrors to prevent ice buildup during cold weather, improving visibility. Most recently, it’s seen on <keyword id="10556313" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="skoda-kushaq" source="Orion">Skoda Kushaq</keyword>, <keyword id="7720018" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="kia-seltos" source="Orion">Kia Seltos</keyword>. Hill assist control This feature prevents the car from rolling backward when starting on a hill by automatically applying the brakes until the driver presses the gas pedal. It was once seen on super expensive Range Rovers and Land Cruisers, but lately, the feature has become a common sight on SUVs that don’t cost a bomb. Integrated voice assistance This feature allows drivers to control various car functions using voice commands, such as adjusting the temperature, playing music, or making a phone call, without taking their hands off the steering wheel. It’s a common sight in <keyword id="5985844" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="mg-motors" source="Orion">MG Motors</keyword>, Kia, and others, and even <keyword id="23114" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="siri" source="Orion">Siri</keyword> and Alexa have found a common place in infotainment systems. Geo-fencing This feature lets the car owner set virtual boundaries on a map. If the car crosses that boundary, it triggers an alert or takes other predetermined actions. It is seen on some MG Motors cars like the new Hector, which is priced well under ₹20 lakh. Companion app This is a mobile application that is designed to work with the car, providing the driver with real-time information about the car's status, location, and performance, as well as allowing them to remotely control certain features such as locking and unlocking the car or starting the engine. 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From luxury to budget: Top new-age car features under ₹20 Lakh that were once exclusive to expensive cars

<ul><li>Honda has struggled to maintain its position in the past six years due to stringent emission norms and an aging product portfolio.</li><li>The discontinuation of nine cars in the past six years, including the recent removal of three models from its India website, suggests that Honda is facing challenges in the Indian market.</li><li>While Honda is preparing to launch a new compact SUV to compete with the Hyundai Creta, it remains to be seen whether the company can revive its fortunes in the Indian car market.</li></ul>Honda, once a household name in the Indian car market, has struggled to maintain its position in the past six years. The stringent emission norms and aging product portfolio have resulted in the company failing to live up to its glory in the Indian market. As a result, Honda has removed the Jazz, WR-V, and City 4th generation models from its India website and now offers only the Amaze and City 5th generation models. In the past six years, the company has discontinued nine cars in the Indian market, a record high for an international automaker. This move suggests that something is not going right for Honda in India. Honda discontinued the Brio and Mobilio in 2017, followed by the Accord, Civic, CR-V, BR-V, and Jazz Diesel in 2020. Now, the company has pulled the plug on the WR-V, Jazz, and City 4th generation from the Indian market. Despite rumours of Honda introducing a new compact SUV to compete with the likes of Creta and Seltos, it remains to be seen whether the company can revive its fortunes in the Indian car market. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Why did Honda discontinue the three car models?" comment="subhead" text="Why did Honda discontinue the three car models?">Why did Honda discontinue the three car models?</cmsannotation> Business Insider India has contacted various Honda dealerships to gather their thoughts on discontinuing the three car models. According to them, Honda discontinued the models mainly because of the new RDE norms. It is not viable for Honda to invest money and resources to upgrade these older models to meet the current stringent emissions regulations, as the return on investment is not guaranteed. However, sources indicate that the carmaker is preparing to launch a new compact SUV. Despite this, media reports suggest that Honda's decision to discontinue the three models was due to <a href="https://fada.in/images/press-release/1642b9a07eb9cdFADA%20releases%20March%202023%20and%20FY%202023%20Vehicle%20Retail%20Data.pdf">poor sales</a> and low demand. In February 2023, <keyword id="6374147" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="honda-cars" source="Orion">Honda Cars</keyword> India recorded monthly domestic sales of 6,086 units, indicating a negative growth of 15 percent from the same month in 2022 when the company sold 7,187 units in the domestic market. In addition, Honda's exports also experienced a decline, with the carmaker exporting 973 units last month compared to 2,337 units in February 2022, resulting in a 58 percent drop. Furthermore, the closure of the Greater Noida plant contributed to the discontinuation of the Civic and CR-V, as Honda struggled to strengthen its foothold in the Indian market. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Future plans" comment="subhead" text="Future plans">Future plans</cmsannotation> Several spy shots suggest that Honda is working on a new SUV tailored for the Indian market. This compact SUV will directly compete with Hyundai's Creta. Prices for the new SUV are anticipated to start at around ₹11 lakh (ex-showroom), and it will go head-to-head with established rivals such as the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, VW Taigun, and Skoda Kushaq. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/cert-in-warns-of-high-severity-vulnerabilities-in-apple-products-urges-immediate-action/articleshow/99231900.cms">CERT-In warns of high-severity vulnerabilities in Apple products, urges immediate action</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/googles-new-features-to-simplify-travel-planning-including-a-mobile-friendly-hotel-browsing-feature-a-price-guarantee-badge-for-flights-and-more/articleshow/99235884.cms">Google’s new features to simplify travel planning, including a mobile-friendly hotel browsing feature, a price guarantee badge for flights, and more</a>

Honda struggles in the Indian car market with discontinuation of nine models in six years

<ul><li><keyword id="6363321" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="audi" source="Orion">Audi</keyword> has launched a limited edition version of the Q8 model in India.</li><li>The limited edition <keyword id="-162" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="audi-q8" source="Orion">Audi Q8</keyword> SUV has been launched with a price tag of ₹1.18 crore.</li><li>The <keyword id="10080932" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="audi-q8-limited-edition" source="Orion">Audi Q8 limited edition</keyword> features the same engine as its regular counterpart.</li></ul>German luxury automaker Audi on Monday showcased the limited edition Q8 in India ahead of the festive season. The car has been launched with an improved exterior design, while retaining the same engine as the standard Q8. “The Audi Q8 is the most versatile SUV in our product portfolio. We are happy to begin the festive season with the launch of a limited-edition Audi Q8 for customers who are looking for a car that is a blend of comfort, elegance, and a technology-rich experience,” said Balbir Singh Dhillon, Head of <keyword id="148913" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="audi-india" source="Orion">Audi India</keyword>. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Audi Q8 limited edition price and availability" comment="subhead" text="Audi Q8 limited edition price and availability"><keyword id="18732661" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="audi-q8-limited-edition-price" source="Orion">Audi Q8 limited edition price</keyword> and availability</cmsannotation> The Audi Q8 limited edition has been launched with an ex-showroom price of ₹1.18 crore. The car is available in three colour options – Mythos Black, Glacier White and Daytona Gray. Audi has said that the car will be sold in a limited number only. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Audi Q8 limited edition features" comment="subhead" text="Audi Q8 limited edition features">Audi Q8 limited edition features</cmsannotation> The Audi Q8 limited edition comes with a blacked-out grille, wing mirrors and roof rails. The car is equipped with the company’s S-line exterior package. The car is also equipped with four-zone climate control, five-spoke 21-inch alloy wheels and a Bang and Olufsen speaker system. The limited edition retains the same 3.0-litre turbo-petrol engine mated with a 48V mild-hybrid system. The engine is capable of delivering a maximum power output of 340 hp and 500 Nm of peak torque. The car offers a top-speed of 250 km per hour and can go from 0 to 100 in just 5.9 seconds. The limited edition SUV is equipped with a button-less navigation touchscreen. It is equipped with a 10.1-inch infotainment screen and an 8.5-inch screen for controlling the HVAC. As it is a premium car, it is equipped with several safety features as well. It comes with 8 airbags, electronic stabilisation program, Audi Park Assist with Parking Aid Plus, a rear-view camera and more. Limited edition or special edition cars are not new to India. BMW India launched the BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo M Sport Signature limited edition in India with a price tag of ₹75.6 lakh. Similarly, Skoda had launched the special editions for its popular cars Kushaq and Slavia earlier this month. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/tata-nexon-new-ev-facelift-introduced-revamped-design-up-to-465-km-range-and-more/slidelist/103498973.cms">Tata Nexon EV facelift introduced – revamped design, up to 465 KM range &amp; more</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/volvo-c40-recharge-with-530-km-range-launched-in-india-for-61-25-lakh/articleshow/103382328.cms">Volvo C40 Recharge with 530 km range launched in India for ₹61.25 lakh</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/upcoming-new-cars-in-india-in-september-2023/slidelist/103247552.cms">Tata Nexon to Aston Martin DB12 – Cars launching in India this September</a>

Audi Q8 limited edition races into the festive season with a ₹1.18 crore price tag

<ul><li><keyword id="44883" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="maruti-suzuki" source="Orion">Maruti Suzuki</keyword> has announced a price hike for its cars from January 2023.</li><li>The company has cited cost pressure due to inflation and regulatory requirements for the price hike.</li><li>The company has yet to reveal the quantum of the hike.</li></ul>India’s largest automaker Maruti <keyword id="6911" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="suzuki" source="Orion">Suzuki</keyword> announced on Friday that it will increase the prices of its cars from January 2023. It cited cost pressures, inflation, and regulatory requirements as the reason behind its move. “The Company continues to witness increased cost pressure driven by overall inflation and recent regulatory requirements. While the company makes maximum effort to reduce cost and partially offset the increase, it has become imperative to pass on some of the impact through a price increase,” Maruti Suzuki said in an exchange filing. The company is yet to reveal the extent of price hikes. “The Company has planned this price increase in January, 2023 which shall vary across models,” the company added. Maruti Suzuki has already announced two price hikes this year, the first in <a href="https://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/maruti-suzuki-car-suv-prices-hiked-by-up-to-rs-30000-423270">January </a>and the second in <a href="https://www.carwale.com/news/maruti-suzuki-to-levy-price-hike-from-april-2022/">April</a>. During the last hike, the company increased the prices of its popular cars, such as its hatchback Swift, Alto, Baleno, Ertiga, and more by up to ₹22,000. Earlier in January 2022, the car maker hiked prices in the range of ₹21,000-30,000 across its entry-level and mid-range cars. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Maruti Suzuki reported a 14% growth in November 2022" comment="subhead" text="Maruti Suzuki reported a 14% growth in November 2022">Maruti Suzuki reported a 14% growth in November 2022</cmsannotation> Maruti Suzuki’s latest price hike comes a day after it <a href="https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-cm/maruti-suzuki-total-sales-climb-14-yoy-in-november-122120100702_1.html">reported </a>a year-on-year sales growth of 14.27% in November. The car maker sold 1,59,044 cars during the month, up from 1,39,814 units sold in November 2021. However, the company’s sales declined 5.06% from <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/indian-car-makers-drove-good-sales-in-october/articleshow/95230843.cms">October</a>, which saw a boost due to the festive season. Overall, the compact segment which includes cars like Swift, Baleno and others, accounted for 72,844 unit sales, registering a 27.8% YoY increase. The utility vehicle segment, which includes cars like Vitara Brezza, S-Cross, and Ertiga, sold 32,563 units, registering a 32.5% YoY increase. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Not the first company to announce a price hike" comment="subhead" text="Not the first company to announce a price hike">Not the first company to announce a price hike</cmsannotation> Maruti Suzuki is not the first company to recently announce a price hike. Tata Motors announced a <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/tata-motors-to-hike-prices-of-passenger-vehicles-from-november-7/articleshow/95319994.cms">price hike</a> of around 1% last month. Skoda also <a href="https://www.cardekho.com/india-car-news/skoda-kushaq-and-slavia-receive-another-price-hike-in-2022-29917.htm">announced </a>a price hike for Kushaq and Slavia cars last month. In November, premium car maker Volvo had hiked the price of the XC40 Recharge, XC60, and XC90 SUVs in India. Earlier this month, Hero MotoCorp, the country’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, <a href="https://www.rushlane.com/hero-motocorp-price-hike-dec-2022-splendor-passion-12453921.html">announced</a> a price hike across models citing inflation behind its move. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/byd-dominates-the-electric-car-market-in-q3-2022-with-6-cars-in-the-top-10/slidelist/95934797.cms">BYD dominates the electric car market in Q3 2022 with 6 cars in the top 10</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/mixed-demand-trends-for-autos-in-november-as-festive-boost-wears-off-but-signs-of-rural-recovery-visible/articleshow/95848505.cms">Mixed demand trends for autos in November as festive boost wears off but signs of rural recovery visible</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/upcoming-new-car-and-suv-in-india-in-december-2022/slidelist/95823897.cms">Upcoming cars launching in India in December 2022</a>

Maruti Suzuki cars will get costlier from January 2023

When South Korean car brand <keyword id="6372046" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="kia">Kia</keyword> launched its first SUV, <a href="https://www.carandbike.com/kia-cars/seltos" data-type="tilCustomLink">Kia Seltos</a>, in India in August 2019, it had a lot of odds stacked up against it. The sector itself was going through the worst ever sales slump across two and four wheelers. Added to that, India is predominantly a small car market, leaving a large section of buyers away from it. Yet, it looks like Kia, which set up a factory in Andhra Pradesh, seemed to have packed in what Indians want - good quality at value. By March 2020, it became the largest selling SUV, surprising even the trade pundits. Soon, it had a problem that many automakers would love to have, way too much demand which is affecting their delivery time, making them switch to two shifts. “KIA’s successful entry in India has further enabled the group to gain market share. KIA is a great example of successful badge engineering, something other original equipment manufacturers like Renault-Nissan have been unable to accomplish,” said Sumit Bali, president and head of retail lending and payment, at Axis Bank said during an Axis Capital conference. Cool and futuristic features Its attractive price point at around Rs 9.8 lakhs, Indian love for compact SUVs, and its futuristic technology, and the tiger-nose grille design was too good to pass up. The car was already BS6 compliant which would mean that buyers would not have to worry about changing regulations for a long time. Their range offers the best engine options as well. The success was replicated by all their launches after like <keyword id="8462155" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="kia-sonet">Kia Sonet</keyword> and Kia Carnival had a lot of “cool features” like voice commands, a sun roof (which is now an ultra popular feature across cars of all sizes), wireless charging and more. But <keyword id="7720018" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="kia-seltos">Kia Seltos</keyword> remains its flagship car as its market share went up to 5.14% in January 2021, even in a declining sales market. Within months of its launch, Kia Seltos outsold two of the most popular cars in the compact SUV segment - <a href="https://www.carandbike.com/hyundai-cars/creta" data-type="tilCustomLink">Hyundai Creta</a> and Maruti Brezza - during some months. But it’s not just the older models that has Seltos as its competitor. A large number of car launches are being planned in 2021-22, and they will have to displace Seltos from its throne. As per an Axis Capital report, Eyecatchers, Seltos features as a key competing model for as many as nine of the new car launches planned in the coming financial year. The automaker who might see most competition from Kia Seltos could be <keyword id="6357096" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mahindra-Mahindra">Mahindra &amp; Mahindra</keyword>, whose three launches fall in the category including a next generation version of <a href="https://www.carandbike.com/mahindra-cars/xuv500" data-type="tilCustomLink">Mahindra XUV500</a>. Kia will also be going against yet another new entrant into the Indian market - MG Motors. Two of its three new launches namely MG ZS and a six seater version of MG Hector might have to compete with Kia Seltos in addition to <keyword id="795907" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mahindra-XUV500">Mahindra XUV500</keyword> and <keyword id="2883300" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Hyundai-Creta">Hyundai Creta</keyword>. Here is a list of new car launches in Seltos’ sweet spot. <table style="width: 239pt; box-shadow: none; background-image: inherit !important; background-position: inherit !important; background-size: inherit !important; background-repeat: inherit !important; background-attachment: inherit !important; background-origin: inherit !important; background-clip: inherit !important;"> </colgroup> <tbody><tr> <td style="height: 15.05pt; width: 168pt; font-size: 11pt; color: black; font-weight: 700; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; border-width: 0.5pt 0.5pt 1pt; border-style: solid; border-color: black; overflow-wrap: break-word;">Model</td> <td style="width: 71pt; font-size: 11pt; color: black; font-weight: 700; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; border-width: 0.5pt 0.5pt 1pt; border-style: solid; border-color: black;">Launch date</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height: 15.05pt; font-size: 11pt; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; border-width: 0.5pt; border-style: solid; border-color: black; background: rgb(217, 217, 217); overflow-wrap: break-word;">Maruti Suzuki’s unnamed large SUV</td> <td style="font-size: 11pt; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; border-width: 0.5pt; border-style: solid; border-color: black; background: rgb(217, 217, 217);">FY22</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height: 15.05pt; font-size: 11pt; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; border-width: 0.5pt; border-style: solid; border-color: black; overflow-wrap: break-word;">Mahindra’s new TUV3OO</td> <td style="font-size: 11pt; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; border-width: 0.5pt; border-style: solid; border-color: black;">FY22</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height: 15.05pt; font-size: 11pt; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; border-width: 0.5pt; border-style: solid; border-color: black; background: rgb(217, 217, 217); overflow-wrap: break-word;">Mahindra’s next-gen XUV 5OO</td> <td style="font-size: 11pt; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; border-width: 0.5pt; border-style: solid; border-color: black; background: rgb(217, 217, 217);">Q1FY22</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height: 15.05pt; font-size: 11pt; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; border-width: 0.5pt; border-style: solid; border-color: black; overflow-wrap: break-word;">Mahindra’s XUV400</td> <td style="font-size: 11pt; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; border-width: 0.5pt; border-style: solid; border-color: black;">FY22</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height: 15.05pt; font-size: 11pt; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; border-width: 0.5pt; border-style: solid; border-color: black; background: rgb(217, 217, 217); overflow-wrap: break-word;">MG ZS</td> <td style="font-size: 11pt; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; border-width: 0.5pt; border-style: solid; border-color: black; background: rgb(217, 217, 217);">FY22</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height: 15.05pt; font-size: 11pt; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; border-width: 0.5pt; border-style: solid; border-color: black; overflow-wrap: break-word;">MG Hector 6-seater</td> <td style="font-size: 11pt; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; border-width: 0.5pt; border-style: solid; border-color: black;">FY22</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height: 15.05pt; font-size: 11pt; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; border-width: 0.5pt; border-style: solid; border-color: black; background: rgb(217, 217, 217); overflow-wrap: break-word;">Skoda Kushaq</td> <td class="xl63" style="font-size: 11pt; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; border-width: 0.5pt; border-style: solid; border-color: black; background: rgb(217, 217, 217);">May-21</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height: 15.05pt; font-size: 11pt; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; border-width: 0.5pt; border-style: solid; border-color: black; overflow-wrap: break-word;">Volkswagen Taigun</td> <td style="font-size: 11pt; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; border-width: 0.5pt; border-style: solid; border-color: black;">FY22</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height: 15.05pt; font-size: 11pt; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; border-width: 0.5pt; border-style: solid; border-color: black; background: rgb(217, 217, 217); overflow-wrap: break-word;">Volkswagen T-ROC</td> <td style="font-size: 11pt; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; border-width: 0.5pt; border-style: solid; border-color: black; background: rgb(217, 217, 217);">FY22</td> </tr></tbody></table>

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