Hyundai Motor India Ltd has launched the new Hyundai Venue in India. The company said in a statement that the new Hyundai Venue is geared up to redefine Lit experiences for customers with its bold design, power packed performance, space, comfort, advanced technologies and connectivity.  

Speaking at the launch of the new vehicle, Unsoo Kim, Managing Director and CEO, Hyundai Motor India, said, “The new Hyundai Venue has been developed to personify the aspirations of our beloved customers. With a keen focus on Design, Technology, Functionality and Space, the new Hyundai Venue is here to elevate customer experiences and amplify the Hyundai SUV Life. Being India’s No.1 SUV maker of 2020 and 2021, we are immensely grateful to our customers for placing their love and trust in brand Hyundai. The new Venue will build further on the legacy of this brand and thrill customers with its Bold and Dynamic persona, while enabling the next level of comfort, connectivity and convenience.” 

Crafted on the lines of Hyundai’s Global Design Philosophy of ‘Sensuous Sportiness’, the new Venue will supersede expectations through its Bold and Futuristic design, Spacious interiors, Comfort, Style and Safety, the release said. The vehicle is based on five Key pillars for the Indian market: vibrant design, exceptional comfort and convenience, next level technology and connectivity, uncompromised safety, and exciting performance. 

Based on Hyundai’s Global Design Language of Sensuous Sportiness, the new Venue exhibits confident body forms, delivering the perfect representation of a sporty, dynamic and powerful design, the release said. With big and bold contours, the new Venue creates an unmistakable road presence while also delivering a futuristic appeal. The Dark Chrome Front Grille with a unique design encapsulates the new Venue’s powerful and imposing look, while the body coloured bumpers and front skid plate design enhances the sporty quotient of the SUV. Bold character lines lend the hood a prominent yet dynamic appearance and the innovatively designed LED projector Headlamps with LED DRL and Positioning Lamps retain the distinctive charm of the new Venue. 

To set a new standard for comfort in its segment, the new Venue will feature first in segment Power Drive Seat with four Way seat adjustment and first in segment 2-Step Rear Reclining Seat that offers customers a choice of their preferred seating posture, the release claimed. 

The Venue also features Rear Centre Armrest with Cup Holder and 60:40 Split Rear Seat for added comfort and convenience. The new Venue with Advanced Bluelink technology offers customers 60+ connected features, creating a new dimension of Connected Car experience with heightened convenience and comfort. Customers can utilise multiple functions through Bluelink including Safety & Security (Valet Mode and Advanced Auto Collision Notification); Location based services; Over-the-Air navigation updates; Remote Services; Vehicle Diagnostics; and Voice Assistant.  

The new Venue will also offer customer advanced technologies and features that redefine their aspirations. It has also been equipped with Drive Mode Select for a versatile driving performance with the choice of Normal, Eco and Sport modes. 

It also ensures safety with superior structural strength and an array of safety features. 

Customer can choose from a choice of three engines – Kappa 1.2 MPi Petrol, Kappa 1.0 Turbo GDi Petrol, U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel. 

HMI will offer the new Venue with seven Colour Options (Polar White, Typhoon Silver, Phantom Black, Denim Blue, Titan Grey, Fiery Red), including one Dual Tone (Fiery Red with Black Roof) option. 

It will be available with the widest range of 47 accessories that have been designed and developed keeping in mind customer choices, aesthetics and premiumness of the SUV. (MT)

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.