Hyundai Motor India Ltd has launched the new Tucson SUV in India. It is the 4^th generation model and is expected to build on the popularity of the earlier generation model.  

A global best-seller for Hyundai since 2021, according to Unsoo Kim, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India Ltd., the new Tucson has been developed to exude an innovative yet futuristic appeal and reflects Hyundai’s premium and upscale identity. The SUV is based on five key pillars – iconic design (with unique and revolutionary design elements like concealed rear wipe/wash and stylish LED lamps), premium comfort and convenience (courtesy best-in-segment length of 4,630 mm and best-in-segment wheelbase of 2,755 mm), level-next safety, dominant performance, dominant performance and advanced infotainment and connectivity. 

Featuring a futuristic and revolutionary new cabin design that includes the use of soft touch materials and 64-colour ambient lighting, the SUV has a 10.25-inch floating type digital cluster. The digital cluster displays personalised themes, turn-by-turn navigation, front and rear parking sensor information, drive mode select (Normal/ Eco/ Sport/ Smart) and multi-terrain modes (Snow/Mud/Sand). Equipped with multiple climate control technologies with the first in the segment multi air mode that draws inspiration from aircrafts, the new Tucson could be has with front ventilated and heated seats. 

Offering a voice enabled smart panoramic sunroof, the vehicle also features Bose Premium Sound 8 Speaker System, Hands Free Smart Power Tail Gate with Height Adjustment, Driver Power Seat Memory Function, Electric parking Brake, Wireless Phone Charger, Rain Sensing Wipers and Remote Engine Start with Smart Key.  

With the second row seat reclinable, the SUV presents additional features such as a passenger seat walk-in device, second row seat folding boot lever, 60:40 split folding rear seat, advanced connectivity solution in the form of Hyundai Bluelink that has enhanced Voice Recognition commands and over the Air Updates (System and Map), delivering a seamless 3rd space experience, a 10.25-inch HD Audio Video Navigation System with Split Screen display, Smartphone Connectivity (Android Auto / Apple Car Play), Multi Language Support (10 Regional Languages and 2 Global Languages), Home-to-Car (H2C) with Alexa and Google Voice Assistant in Hindi & English (1st in Segment), Ambient Sounds of Nature, Valet Mode and User Profiles for Personalisation. 

Fitted with Hyundai SmartSense (Level 2 ADAS) system that has been developed on the third Generation Compact (N3) platform, the SUV’s body structure has been strengthened with AHSS (Advanced High Strength Steel) and HSS (High Strength Steel) application. Extensive application of hot-stamping has been done to ensure superior protection in the event of a collision. The ADAS features include Driving Safety Functions, Forward Collision Warning, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist-Car, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist-Pedestrian, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist-Cycle, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist-Junction Turning, Blind-Spot Collision Warning, Blind-Spot Collision- Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Driver Attention Warning, Blind-Spot View Monitor among others.  

Powering the Tucson is a 156 PS 2.0-litre Petrol Engine with a 6-Speed automatic transmission and a 186 PS 2.0-litre Diesel engine with an 8-Speed automatic transmission.  

Mumbai-based automotive major Mahindra & Mahindra has announced its wholesales for April 2025 at 84,170 vehicles, a growth of 19 percent, including exports.

The auto major sold a total of 52,330 SUVs in the domestic market, which was 28 percent higher than 41,008 SUVs sold for the same period last year. Commercial vehicle sales in the domestic market came at 22,989 units, which was 4 percent YoY. 

Veejay Nakra, President, Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra, said, “Building on the strong momentum of last year's performance, we began the year on a strong note in April by achieving SUV sales of 52,330 units, a growth of 28 percent and total vehicle sales of 84,170 units, a 19 percent growth over the same month last year. These numbers indicate the strength of our portfolio and customer offerings.”

JSW MG Motor India, a leading passenger vehicles manufacturer, has announced its wholesales for April 2025.

The company reported sales of 5,829 units, which was 23 percent higher over April 2024, when it sold 4,725 vehicles.

Interestingly, the automaker's popular offering, the Windsor EV, has continued to be the top-selling electric passenger vehicle for the seventh month in a row.

JSW MG Motor India's Windsor EV has now gone home to over 20,000 customers.

Maruti Suzuki India, the country’s largest carmaker, has reported its wholesales of 179,791 units in April 2025, marking a 7 percent increase compared to 168,089 units sold in April 2024. The growth was primarily propelled by strong performance in utility vehicles and a sharp rise in export volumes.

Domestic sales, including passenger and light commercial vehicles, remained flat with 142,053 units, as compared to 140,448 units in April 2024. Within this, light commercial vehicles (LCVs) like the Super Carry saw a significant jump of 34.2 percent, with sales rising to 3,349 units from 2,496 units last year.

In the passenger vehicle segment, SUVs such as the Brezza, Ertiga, Grand Vitara and others recorded a 4.4 percent increase, selling 59,022 units compared to 56,553 in the previous year. However, sales for Eeco declined by 5.2 percent, while the mini segment (Alto, S-Presso) saw a sharp 45 percent drop, falling to 6,332 units from 11,519 units. The compact segment, which includes high-volume models like the Baleno and Swift, grew by 8.1 percent, reaching 61,591 units.

Sales to Toyota Kirloskar Motor rose sharply by 79.2 percent, from 5,481 units to 9,827 units, indicating a growing demand for cross-badged products.

The standout performer was the export segment, which surged 26 percent to 27,911 units from 22,160 units in April 2024. This strong export growth helped bolster the company’s overall numbers despite weaknesses in domestic sub-segments.

While some product lines such as the mid-size sedan Ciaz (-63 percent) continue to struggle.

Tata Motors reported total wholesales of 72,753 units for April 2025, reflecting a 6 percent year-on-year decline from 77,521 units in April 2024.

The passenger vehicle (PV) segment, including electric vehicles, accounted for 45,532 units, down 5 percent from 47,983 units in the same month last year. Within this, domestic PV sales dropped 6 percent to 45,199 units, while international business (IB) sales rose significantly to 333 units, up from 100 units. Electric vehicle sales (domestic + IB) declined 16 percent year-on-year to 5,318 units.

Commercial vehicle (CV) sales stood at 27,221 units, marking an 8 percent YoY drop from 29,538 units in April 2024. Domestic CV sales contracted 10 percent to 25,764 units, while CV exports (IB) grew 43 percent to 1,457 units. Key sub-segments like Small Commercial Vehicles (SCV) and pickups saw a steep 23 percent decline.

Despite growth in certain categories like ILMCV trucks and passenger carriers, overall sales momentum was tempered across both PV and CV segments.