Volvo Car India launched its latest range of petrol mild-hybrid cars in India today. The new 2023 lineup includes the petrol mild-hybrid version of the company’s compact luxury SUV XC40. The other models launched include the luxury sedan S90, mid-size luxury SUV XC60 and the company’s flagship luxury SUV XC90. Volvo Car India claims that with these introductions, it completes its transition to complete petrol mild-hybrids, moving closer to Volvo Cars’ sustainable mobility ambition and in sync with the company strategy of becoming an all-electric company by 2030.

Sharing his thoughts, Jyoti Malhotra, Managing Director, Volvo Car India, said, “The launch of our 2023 models completes our portfolio of all petrol mild-hybrids. The transition to an all-petrol mild-hybrid is in sync with Volvo’s commitment towards sustainability and in becoming an all-electric company by 2030. Our MY23 portfolio offers the best in global technology to the savvy Indian luxury consumers. These models come with a host of new feature offerings, which I am confident will increase the luxury mobility experience of our customers.”

Pricing and features
The XC40 is priced at INR 459,000 million ex-showroom, and will be priced at INR 432,000 million for a limited period for the upcoming festive season. Powered by a 1969-cc engine paired with a 48-volt battery, it has a touring chassis. It also comes with a Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with cross-traffic alert. The S90 is priced at INR 669,000 million ex-showroom, and the XC60 at INR 659,000 million ex-showroom.

The XC90 is priced at INR 949,000 million ex-showroom. It features the next generation, android-based infotainment system with Google Services. This feature provides customers with personalisation and connectivity to enhance the driving experience. The standard features of digital services giving access to Google apps, other apps and services, offering help with Google Assistant and navigation through Google Maps, are also available in the MY23 model range.

Volvo Car India also announced that 2023 petrol mild-hybrid model cars customers could opt for a three-year Volvo service package (a limited period offer) at a price of INR 75,000 plus applicable taxes. This consists of regular maintenance, plus wear and tear cost over three years.

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.