Droom’s Findings On Indian Automotive Market Trends Revealed
- By MT Bureau
- February 18, 2021
A recent study by Droom on Indian automobile trends shows interesting developments over the last year.
Droom, the largest online automobile marketplace, as a part of its Annual Automobile Industry Trend Report, has found that buying and selling of automobiles online has accelerated during Covid-19 based on traffic on the website and buyer/seller activities.
India’s obsession with White and Silver car colours account for over 50 per cent of the total pre-owned cars sold. They also noted India’s shift to Diesel cars with 35 per cent of the total pre-owned cars sold in 2015, going up to 65 per cent by 2020.
The average duration of ownership for the car is at 6 years, bikes and scooters at around 5 years and the superbikes are around 3 years. Directionally, the average duration for the ownership of the car is reducing (66 months in 2019 to 60 months in 2020).
Indian and Japanese cars OEMs account for 55 per cent of total pre-owned cars sold and this number has stayed consistent. However, German cars have shown developments by going up from 10per cent of total pre-owned cars sold to 18 per cent. Korean cars have gone down from 20 per cent to 12 per cent.
The adoption of automatic cars increased in 2020 and has gone up from 20 per cent to 35 per cent in the last 6 years. Maruti Suzuki and Swift Dzire remain the bestselling pre-owned cars with the Hero Splendor Plus are the best-selling 2-wheeler.
As for 2-Wheelers, Indian OEMs continue to dominate with 54 per cent market share followed by Japanese OEM at 42 per cent. The rest of the world account for only 4 per cent of total pre-owned 2-Wheelers.
Speaking on the findings Sandeep Aggarwal, Founder & CEO, Droom, said, “At Droom we have been building a 21st-century digital platform and ecosystem for buying and selling automobiles. Given we are a pure-play online company and have petabytes of data on buyers, sellers, listings, brands, years, and cities for the automobile. It is always a great pleasure to share top insights from this data with the automobile industry fraternity.” (MT)
BMW X5 Launched In India At Prices Starting INR 10.03 Million
- By MT Bureau
- August 28, 2025
BMW India has released the new BMW X5 at prices starting INR 10.03 million (ex-showroom). The cars are produced at the BMW Group Plant in Chennai and come with petrol and diesel engine options.
The ex-showroom prices for the new variants are as follows:
- BMW X5 xDrive30d: INR 10.23 million
- BMW X5 xDrive30d M Sport Pro: 11.5 million
- BMW X5 xDrive40i: INR 10.03 million
- BMW X5 xDrive40i M Sport Pro: INR 11.3 million
The new X5 models include a BMW Widescreen Curved Display, which combines a 12.3-inch information display and a 14.9-inch control display. The cars also feature Comfort Seats with electric adjustments and lumbar support. Standard equipment includes a Harman Kardon Surround Sound System and a 4-zone automatic climate control system.
Both the petrol and diesel engines are equipped with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. The 3-litre 6-cylinder in-line petrol engine of the X5 xDrive40i produces 381 hp and 520 Nm of torque, accelerating from 0 to 100 kmph in 5.4 seconds. The 3-litre 6-cylinder in-line diesel engine of the X5 xDrive30d produces 286 hp and 650 Nm of torque, with a 0-100 km/h time of 6.1 seconds. Both engines also feature a 48V electrical motor.
The xOffroad package is now available for the X5, providing four driving modes: xSand, xRocks, xGravel and xSnow. The package also includes reinforced underbody protection.
Safety systems on the new X5 include Parking Assistant Professional with Surround View Camera, Reversing Assistant and Drive Recorder. The cars are also equipped with airbags, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and an electronic immobiliser.
Maruti Suzuki True Value Attains Milestone Of Selling 6 Million Pre-Owned Vehicles
- By MT Bureau
- August 28, 2025
Maruti Suzuki True Value (MSTV), India's leading pre-owned car retail network, has attained a new sales milestone of selling over 6 million cars since its launch in 2001, which includes 492,697 vehicles in FY2024–25 alone.
The milestone, the company shared, highlights the channel's sustained growth and its status as a preferred choice for consumers seeking quality pre-owned vehicles.
Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer of Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki India, said, "As we celebrate the 6 million sales milestone, we are deeply grateful to all our valued customers for their trust in True Value cars," he said. "Established over two decades ago, Maruti Suzuki True Value has consistently been a top consideration for a diverse demography of customers as a reliable and safe pre-owned car channel."
Banerjee also noted that MSTV is especially popular with younger buyers, with an average customer age of 31. Eighty-five per cent of True Value customers are first-time car owners. The company's focus on "industry-leading services" is designed to provide customers with "complete peace of mind."
All Maruti Suzuki True Value-certified vehicles undergo a rigorous 376-point quality check and are refurbished with genuine Maruti Suzuki parts. The company stated it verifies each car's service history and documentation before it is offered for sale. To further build customer confidence, certified cars come with a warranty of up to one year and three free services.
At present, the company’s network includes 606 showrooms across 305 cities in India.
Skoda Teases New Vision O Concept Interior
- By MT Bureau
- August 25, 2025
Skoda has released a teaser video offering the first look inside its upcoming Vision O concept car, revealing a new interior design language. The car will be officially unveiled on 8th September in Munich.
The interior showcases the next evolution of the brand’s Modern Solid design philosophy, focusing on a customer-centric and sustainable approach. The design emphasises a spacious layout with clean lines for a harmonious feel.
Oliver Stefani, Head of Skoda Design, said, “The interior design concept of the Vision O showcases our commitment to combining simplicity and sustainability with enhanced comfort. The combination of clean lines and intuitive functionality reflect our efforts to create a harmonious and functional interior. It features materials and design elements that are not only aesthetically an evolution of our Modern Solid design language but also emphasise environmental responsibility.”
The interior features a minimalist, ergonomic design that prioritises practicality and intuitive functionality. It includes unique 3D-printed headrests for a comfortable and airy feel. Following circular economy principles, the materials used throughout the cabin are sustainable, with a focus on plant-based and compostable components to reduce the car’s environmental impact.
The Vision O will be a look at the future of Skoda’s estate segment.
Renault Launches New Kiger SUV At INR 629,000
- By MT Bureau
- August 24, 2025
Renault India has released the new Kiger, an updated version of its sub-four-meter SUV at prices starting INR 629,000 with prices going upto INR 1.12 million (ex-showroom).
The SUV is an evolution of the previous model, features over 35 updates. It was developed to align with the ‘rethink performance’ philosophy.
The new Kiger has a refreshed exterior and an updated interior. It now includes a multi-view camera system, rain-sensing wipers and automatic headlamps. The Kiger is also equipped with a 20.32 cm touchscreen and a sound system.
The Kiger is available with two engine options: a 100 PS turbocharged engine and a 72 PS naturally aspirated engine. For safety, the new Kiger offers 21 standard safety features across all versions, including six airbags, ESP and Hill Start Assist.
Venkatram Mamillapalle, MD and CEO, Renault India, said, “We are excited to launch the New Kiger in a segment which is growing fastest and contributes 50% to the SUV sales and 31% to the TIV of the country. Kiger has been a unique product in its segment, and with this latest evolution, we are reaffirming our commitment to making expressive design, intelligent engineering, and real-world performance accessible to Indian customers. This marks a pivotal moment in Renault’s India centric transformation journey renault. rethink.”
Francisco Hidalgo, Vice-President, Sales and Marketing, Renault India, said, “Renault Kiger has shaped expectations in the compact SUV segment with its aesthetic design, modern details, and bold stance combined with the lightweight CMFA+ platform. The New Kiger remains highly agile and responsive, giving customers the confidence of SUV DNA with the ease of everyday driving on city roads and highways- ticking all that is required for perfect performance.”
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