Buying the Renault Kwid, Triber and Kiger in 2024 has become exciting with the French automaker Renault giving them a facelift in terms of cosmetics as well as functions. The company has also announced that it will launch five new products over the next three years.
The announcement comes within a few months of the new Duster compact SUV breaking cover in Europe. Of the five new products scheduled to be launched over the next three years, the first is said to be the Duster therefore (Read more about this in the January-February 2024 issue of Motoring Trends). The earlier generation vehicle was discontinued sometime back as it eventually lost traction in an increasingly competitive market.
To realise its ambitions in India which is a highly competitive auto market in the world and showing good growth, Renault it is not surprising to learn will invest part of the Eur 3 billion it has earmarked in India as one of its four key international destinations.
Other than the likelihood of Duster, the five new launches will include the next generation avatars of the Kiger and Triber. These will carry substantial local content and manufacturing prowess as part of the 'Make in India' strategy.
With a manufacturing plant at Oragadam, Chennai, Renault in India also has a logistics and technology centre other than a design studio in Mumbai. As part of its commitment to the Indian market, the French automaker – present in India through the Renault Nissan Alliance that was put in place by the erstwhile CEO Carlos Gohn – has enhanced the existing Kwid small car range for 2024 by introducing three new dual-tone exterior body colours. The vehicle also gets eight-inch touchscreen Media NAV system on the RXL(O) variant, The addition of RXL(O) Easy-R AMT variant means the Kwid is now available with an AMT transmission as well.
The 2024 Triber gets driver seat armrest, powerfold outside rear-view mirrors (ORVM), seven-inch TFT instrument cluster, wireless charger and new Stealth Black body colour. The RXT variant gets a rearview camera and a rear wiper. The RXL variant gets rear AC vents with dedicated AC control for the second and third rows. Besides LED cabin lamps, the Triber gets a PM2.5 air filter and rear seatbelt reminder. The Triber is already available with AMT transmission.
The stylish Kiger gets luxurious semi-leatherette seats, leatherette steering wheel, a welcome and goodbye sequence with auto fold outside rear-view mirrors (ORVM) and bezel-less autodim inside rear-view mirror (IRVM). On the turbo engine variant, the rear brake callipers are painted red. Available with an AMT transmission already, the vehicle gets auto AC, powerfold ORVM, cruise control, LED cabin lamps on all the variants.
To its Indian customers, Renault is offering two years standard warranty and seven years extended warranty on the 2024 vehicle range.
Venkatram Mamillapalle, Country CEO and Managing Director, Renault India Operations, said, “Over the next three years, we are set to embark on an exhilarating journey with five product launches, encompassing both entirely new models and the next generation from our current product range. This significant stride forward is not only a testament to our commitment but also marks the introduction of the all-new Renault brand identity to the Indian market. Our primary goal is to deliver exceptional value, create delightful experiences, and evoke a renewed sense of pride among Renault owners.”
Mahindra Sells 60,393 SUVs In June 2026
- By MT Bureau
- July 01, 2026
Mumbai-headquartered automotive major Mahindra & Mahindra has announced its wholesales for June 2026.
The company sold a total of 60,393 SUVs, which was 28 percent higher YoY, as compared to 47,306 units last year.
On the other hand, commercial vehicle sales came at 39,896, units, as compared to 27,802 units last year.
Exports on the other hand came at 5,918 units, up 125 percent YoY, albeit a low-year-ago base of 2,634 units.
Nalinikanth Gollagunta, CEO, Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra, said, “In June we achieved SUV sales of 60,393 units and LCV <3.5T segment sales of 26,076 units delivering robust growth of 28 percent and 35 percent, respectively. The total vehicle sales stood at 106,207, a 37 percent YoY growth reflecting all-round demand traction across the portfolio.”
| MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA | ||||
| Category | June '26 | June '25 | Change (in units) | Change (in %) |
| SUVs | 60,393 | 47,306 | 13,087 | 28% |
| LCV <2T | 3,508 | 2,576 | 932 | 36% |
| LCV 2T-3.5T | 22,568 | 16,772 | 5,796 | 35% |
| 3-Wheelers (incl EV) | 13,820 | 8,454 | 5,366 | 63% |
| Exports | 5,918 | 2,634 | 3,284 | 125% |
| Grand Total | 106,207 | 77,742 | 28,465 | 37% |
Tata Sierra.ev With 63 kWh Battery Pack Variant Launched At INR 1.87 Million
- By MT Bureau
- June 30, 2026
Tata Motors, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has introduced its much-awaited Sierra.ev with prices starting at INR 1.87 million for the 63 kWh variant and INR 2.21 million for the 75 kWh variant.
The Sierra.ev is built on a purpose-engineered EV architecture and features a 63 kWh battery pack providing a MIDC range of 565 km per charge and 665km MIDC range for the 75 kWh battery pack.
The EV supports fast charging, with the capacity to add approximately 263 km of range in 15 minutes. Performance specifications include acceleration from zero to 100 kmph in 5.8 seconds and a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup producing 504 Nm of torque in the top variant.
Shailesh Chandra, MD & CEO, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, said, “The Sierra has always stood for more than just mobility. It has been an icon of innovation, aspiration and progress, bringing the future closer to customers. When reintroduced, it once again broke new ground by creating India’s premium mid-SUV segment. Today, with Sierra.ev, we are taking that legacy forward and setting a new benchmark for what an uncompromised premium SUV can be in the electric era. Combining exceptional real-world range, exhilarating performance, intelligent technology, indulgent comfort and go-anywhere capability, the Sierra.ev delivers an SUV experience that is as desirable as it is transformative.”
The tech-loaded Sierra.ev features a triple-screen infotainment system, a 12-speaker JBL audio system and a head-up display. It also gets L2+ driver assistance systems (ADAS) tech. The SUV has a 622-litre boot space, a powered tailgate and also comes with V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) and V2V (Vehicle-to-Vehicle) charging capabilities.
The Sierra.EV features 205 mm of ground clearance and six terrain modes, including snow, mud, sand and rock crawl. The EV includes a lifetime warranty (15-year) on the high-voltage battery.
Bookings for the Tata Sierra.ev have started, with deliveries scheduled to begin on 15 July 2026.
Mitsubishi Motors Teases Multi Meter To Feature In All-New Pajero SUV
- By MT Bureau
- June 29, 2026
Japanese automotive brand Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has announced the upcoming global debut of its Pajero cross-country SUV this autumn.
The new Pajero will now feature a Multi Meter, a digital triple meter display that tracks driving conditions. It provides data including altitude, compass heading, ambient temperature, pitch angles, roll angles and torque distribution. The system displays information intended to assist drivers on inclines, mountain roads, trails, rocky terrain and muddy conditions.
First introduced in 1981, the Pajero has been one of the most successful for the Mitsubishi brand, selling over 3.3 million units, in its 40-year run.
Now in its fifth generation, the Pajero SUV, is set to mark a comeback for the popular model after a five-year hiatus.
BMW Group Extends Sustainability Approach With BMW X5
- By MT Bureau
- June 29, 2026
German luxury automotive brand BMW Group extends its approach to sustainability to vehicle derivatives with the BMW X5, with an aim to optimise the vehicle lifecycle and minimise the carbon footprint across the supply chain, production, use phase and recycling.
Decarbonisation across the supply chain remains a lever for reducing CO2e emissions. The BMW Group focuses on renewables, recycled materials, and process innovations. During the product development process, CO2e emissions of the BMW X5 fell by 40 percent.
The body uses flat steel, of which 50 percent is electric arc furnace steel (EAF steel) with recycled material content, produced using renewables. This share of steel results from collaboration with suppliers in North America.
The BMW X5 uses recycled materials in components, including aluminium wheel rims, swivel bearings, wheel supports, rear axle supports and brake callipers.
Renewables power the electrolysis and production of these components. The aluminium for the doors contains 35 percent recycled material from the press shop at BMW Spartanburg. The material for the yarn of the headliner fabric consists of 100 percent recycled PET. In the BMW iX5 60 xDrive, one third of the vehicle consists of recycled materials, equivalent to a weight of 940 kilograms.
The Gen6 battery cells in the battery of the BMW iX5 include recycled materials in the cobalt, lithium and nickel content. Renewables power the production of anode materials, cathode materials and cell manufacturing. Compared with the Gen5 cell in the BMW iX, CO2e emissions fell by 28 percent per watt-hour.
The EfficientDynamics technology package optimises vehicle efficiency across subsystems during the use phase. This includes aerodynamics, lightweight construction, wheels, tyres and energy management.
The BMW iX5 features the ‘Heart of Joy’ from the BMW iX3 and BMW i3, with the BMW Dynamic Performance Control driving stack developed in-house. The system enhances efficiency: during deceleration, energy is recovered through recuperation down to a standstill.
Depending on the drivetrain variant, mileage and electricity source for charging, the BMW iX5 60 xDrive achieves a CO₂e advantage over a model with an internal combustion engine after one to two years of use.
The sustainability approach extends to vehicle manufacturing at Plant Spartanburg. Power for production at Plant Spartanburg comes from renewables. Between 2006 and 2025, energy consumption per produced vehicle decreased by 66 percent. The volume of waste sent to landfills fell by 88 percent over the period. The battery assembly plant in Woodruff runs without fossil fuels in operation.
The BMW Group will publish the Product Carbon Footprint for the BMW X5, validated by the German Technical Inspection Association (TÜV), to accompany the series launch. The report, including the calculation methodology, will be available to the public. The BMW Group provides transparency regarding raw materials and CO2e emissions across the vehicle lifecycle.
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