Expected to go on sale ahead of the festive season, the Tata Curvv coupe-SUV will not be positioned as a niche product. As a cross between a coupe, sedan (because it is a four door whereas coupes are usually two door) and an SUV, the vehicle is expected to be positioned as the one that would present superior addressability in terms of aspiration, style and performance. 

About attracting more customers by seeking their attention over other products – sedans, hatchbacks and SUVs – with its stylish demeanour, the Curvv is expected to create a position for itself in a highly competitive market place like the Punch ultra-compact SUV did after its introduction. 

Ironically, the Punch is not the first ultra-compact SUV to enter the Indian market. A few years ago, Mahindra explored this space with the XUV100. The market wasn’t open to such a vehicle then perhaps. Also the XUV100 could have been more appealing with a superior styling language. 

Mahindra & Mahindra could look at relaunching the next generation XUV100 once again with a superior styling and platform attributes. 

Back to the Curvv and it not be the only one of its kind to enter the market. Not even if it will be presented with an electric drivetrain, a petrol powertrain and at a later date, a diesel powertrain as well. The Citroen Basalt – a four-door compact sedan with coupe-SUV styling – is also expected to be launched at roughly the same time. 

The advantage Tata Motors may have over Citroen is the presence it has earned in the Indian passenger vehicle market with the likes of Nexon, Harrier and Safari. Despite the ‘right’ fundamentals, Citroen does not have the sales numbers or brand recall on its side yet.  

In terms of practicality, the coupe-SUV styling of the Curvv and Basalt is expected to signal some loss. But then, whether the buyers warm up to the styling and live with some loss of practically will be clear only after the two find their way to the showrooms and into the garages of the end users. 

Competitively pricing the Curvv in a market where automobiles are terribly expensive will be the key. It will be the same with the Basalt. 

Tata Motors' focus on democratising features is expected to provide an additional advantage to the Curvv. Numerous variants will be presented to cover various price points. 

In case of Basalt, Citroen is also expected to put its learnings in India to good practice.  

With cross over styled sedans like the Maruti SX4 doing well in the Indian market, there is reason to believe that the Curvv and Basalt will be well received. Practicality and price positioning will however matter most. 

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German automotive luxury brand BMW India and BMW Motorrad India have opened pre-orders for the ‘100 Jahre Nurburgring’ edition vehicles to mark the upcoming 100th anniversary of the Nurburgring racetrack in 2027.

The limited collection includes five BMW M car models – the BMW M2 Coupé, BMW M3 Sedan, BMW M4 Coupé, BMW M5 Sedan and the BMW M5 Touring – alongside the BMW M 1000 R motorcycle. The release marks the entry of the BMW M5 Touring into the Indian market.

The edition models feature specific paint finishes in Nurburgring Green and Sapphire Black metallic with green accents, incorporating the ‘100 Years’ logo, Nurburgring since 1927 lettering and the Nurburgring circuit outline.

Exterior details include carbon fibre roofs, model-specific graphics and green wheel accents across select models, while the M5 Touring features a steel roof with custom stripes. Interior specifications across the car lineup include black leather with green and white stitching, door sills, carbon fibre trims, M Carbon bucket seats with individual upholstery, and an M Alcantara steering wheel with a 12 o'clock marker.

The BMW M 1000 R motorcycle features a painted fuel tank with the Nurburgring outline, an airbox cover with ‘one of 100’ numbering, carbon wheels with green accent stripes, an Alcantara seat with embroidered ‘100’ logos and black components for the rear swingarm and frame.

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Honda Cars India (HCIL), one of the leading manufacturers of passenger vehicles in the country, has announced its wholesales for September 2026.

The company reported total sales of 6,955 units, down 16 percent YoY, as compared to 8,296 units sold for the same period last year.

In the domestic market, the company sold 4,465 units, down 19 percent YoY, as compared to 5,503 units sold a year ago. On the exports front, the company shipped 2,490 units, down 11 percent YoY, as compared to 2,793 units last year.

Kunal Behl, Vice-President, Marketing & Sales, Honda Cars India, said, We are pleased to see positive sales momentum for the Honda City and Honda Amaze during the month. We are also gearing up for the launch of new Elevate, which will further strengthen our SUV offering with a refreshed and enhanced package. With the festive season underway and an exciting product introduction ahead, we look forward to building stronger momentum in the coming months.”

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Kia India, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has reported its best-ever monthly wholesale performance of 32,017 units in September 2026, representing a 41 percent increase compared to 22,700 units sold last year.

For Q3 of CY2026, the company recorded sales of 89,259 units, reflecting a 38.5 percent growth over 64,443 units for the same period last year.

In terms of YTD (January – September 2026) cumulative sales reached 253,008 units, marking a 22.5 percent increase from 206,582 units reported during the corresponding period in 2025.

Kia India attributed the robust performance to healthy demand across its portfolio incuding Seltos and Sonet models, alongside contributions from the Carens, Carens Clavis, Clavis EV, Syros EV and Sorento, which is offered in diesel and hybrid powertrain options. The company's powertrain options now span petrol, diesel, CNG, hybrid, and electric configurations across its product range.

Atul Sood, Senior Vice-President of Sales and Marketing, Kia India, said, "Our strong performance in September and across the third quarter reflects the continued trust of our customers and the strength of Kia’s evolving portfolio. The Seltos and Sonet continue to be key contributors to our growth, while the strong response to the Sorento and Syros EV reinforces our strategy of expanding into new segments and powertrain categories in line with evolving customer aspirations. As mobility needs become increasingly diverse, we are focused on providing meaningful choice across conventional, CNG, hybrid and electric powertrains, supported by ownership solutions that address real customer needs. We remain committed to building on this momentum through distinctive products, advanced technologies and differentiated experiences designed around the needs of Indian customers."

At present, Kia India operates a retail and service network comprising 915 touchpoints across 425 cities, alongside 137 certified pre-owned outlets across the country.

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has reported its total wholesales of 28,218 units in September 2026, comprising 25,027 units sold in the domestic market and 3,191 units exported.

For the YTD period (January – September 2026), the automaker reported cumulative total sales of 294,914 units, representing an 8 percent increase compared to 272,824 units sold last year.

Domestic sales for the 9-month period rose 9 percent to 269,619 units, up from 247,081 units in the previous year, while exports reached 25,295 units, compared to 25,743 units a year ago.

Sabari Manohar, Executive Vice-President of Sales-Service-Used Car Business, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, "September witnessed continued customer interest across segments, supported by our focus on quality, durability and reliability. As we enter the festive season, we remain committed to strengthening customer engagement and working closely with our dealer partners to deliver enhanced mobility experiences and address evolving customer needs."

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