If you’ve been putting off your next vehicle purchase, this week gave you more options than a confused Tinder bio. Tata streamlined the Safari and Harrier, Porsche offered limited-edition drip, and Volvo gave the XC60 a subtle yet meaningful update. Kinetic's new scooter will literally wish you happy birthday. Catch up on all the new launches and updates that dropped this week across the two- and four-wheeled spectrum.
Tata Safari Adventure X+
Price: ₹19.99 Lakh
Tata has launched the Safari Adventure X+ as part of a wider variant clean-up. It replaces the older Adventure, Adventure+ and Adventure+A trims and comes packed with nearly the same features, but for less money. Available with both manual and automatic gearbox options, it still uses the familiar 2.0-litre diesel engine. Standout features include a 360-degree camera, memory function for the driver’s seat, panoramic sunroof, and Level 2 ADAS—though ADAS is limited to the automatic.
Visually, it carries over the Supernova Copper colour and brown “Adventure Oak” leatherette interiors. Compared to the top-spec Accomplished+ variant, it’s over ₹5 lakh cheaper and nearly as loaded.
Tata Harrier Adventure X
Price: ₹18.99 Lakh
Tata didn’t stop with the Safari. The Harrier range also gets reshuffled with the new Adventure X and Adventure X+ variants. The former is priced at ₹18.99 lakh, and while the powertrain remains the same 2.0-litre diesel, the new X trims get features like auto wipers, 360-degree camera, and a panoramic sunroof. The X+ adds an electronic parking brake, rear disc brakes, and Level 2 ADAS—but drops a few cosmetic touches like 18-inch alloys.
The Seaweed Green exterior and black-tan interiors add a bit of flair, and for ₹55,000 less than the older Adventure trims, this is Tata’s value-for-money play.
MG Cyberster
Price: ₹74.99 Lakh
MG’s gone full halo with the Cyberster—India’s first all-electric convertible. Prices start at ₹74.99 lakh for fresh bookings, but early reservers get a ₹2.5 lakh discount. Based on what was shown at Auto Expo 2025, this two-seat roadster blends classic proportions with future-grade tech and brutal performance: dual motors, 510hp, 725Nm, and 0–100kph in 3.2 seconds.
The 77kWh battery is MIDC-rated for 580km, and it’ll be sold via MG’s Select showrooms. You get scissor doors, a soft-top, 20-inch alloys, and a drag coefficient of just 0.269Cd. Inside, it’s screen city—a trio of curved displays, plus a 7-inch touchscreen on the centre console with its own grab handle. Creature comforts include wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, Level 2 ADAS, Bose audio, and vegan leather.
No real rivals unless you count petrol-powered convertibles like the BMW Z4 or Mercedes CLE. This one's quicker, cheaper, and cleaner.
Volvo XC60 Facelift
Price: ₹71.90 Lakh
Volvo’s XC60 has been updated once again, and while the design tweaks are minimal, the tech uplift is significant. The 11.2-inch floating touchscreen runs Google’s native interface and is powered by a new Snapdragon chip. It also gets an upgraded 1410W Bowers & Wilkins sound system, new alloy wheels and some subtle interior updates.
There are no mechanical changes—the 2.0-litre mild-hybrid turbo petrol continues unchanged. ADAS features have been rebranded as the “Volvo Smart Safety Network,” but include the same cross-traffic alert, lane assist and adaptive cruise control suite.
Nissan Magnite Kuro
Price: ₹8.31 Lakh
Nissan has reintroduced the all-black Magnite Kuro, now priced more accessibly between ₹8.31 lakh and ₹10.87 lakh. Previously available only in the top turbo trim, the Kuro edition is now based on the N-Connecta variant and comes in both naturally aspirated and turbo-petrol guises with manual, AMT, and CVT options.
You get blacked-out elements everywhere—steering, dash, sun visors—and added features like a wireless charger and dash cam. It skips premium bits like 360-degree cam and cruise control from the Tekna+, but it’s also a whole lot cheaper.
Porsche Macan Design Package
Price: ₹96.05 lakh
The Porsche Macan is now available with a limited-run Design Package that adds body-coloured aprons, blacked-out ORVMs, tinted tail-lamps, a new exhaust, carbon-finished dashboard and a black gear knob. Mechanically, nothing’s changed—it’s still the 265hp, 2.0-litre turbo petrol—but it looks a little sharper inside and out.
The first 30 customers get this package at no extra cost (₹96.05 lakh). After that, it’ll cost an additional ₹7.5 lakh. Basically, if you like your SUV with more mood lighting and carbon, act fast.
Genesis India Launch Confirmed
After years of rumours, Hyundai has finally confirmed it’s seriously evaluating Genesis for India. CEO Tarun Garg stated in the brand’s FY2025 annual report that Hyundai is prepping the entry of its global luxury brand, with early models expected as CBUs. While sedans are part of the Genesis story globally, India will likely get SUVs first—think GV80, GV70 and the all-electric GV60.
A team is already in place for the India strategy, and local assembly might follow if things go well. Expect pricing to land in the same bracket as the Mercedes GLE, BMW X5, and Audi Q7. Luxury cars are still just 1% of the market here, but they’re growing faster than the mass segments. If Hyundai times it right, Genesis could carve out a real niche.
Mercedes GLC EV Teased
The next-gen Mercedes GLC EV—officially called the “GLC with EQ Technology”—has been teased ahead of its September 7 global debut. It introduces a bold new grille design inspired by early Mercedes classics, with 942 backlit LED pixels and a glowing three-pointed star. Market regulations will determine how much of it actually lights up.
Design-wise, you can expect smoked LED headlamps and dark grey trim, but the biggest shift is inside—where a new-gen MBUX Hyperscreen will debut. It’ll offer faster animations, sharper visuals, and a cleaner interface than the current EQ range. This GLC EV also marks Mercedes’ move away from standalone EQ names: future EVs will simply adopt their ICE siblings’ names, with added “EQ Technology” tags.
Oben Rorr EZ Sigma
Price: ₹1.27 lakh
Oben Electric has upgraded its Rorr lineup with the new EZ Sigma variant. It now comes with a 5-inch TFT display, reverse mode, and new seat design. Buyers can choose between two LFP battery options—3.4kWh (140km range) and 4.4kWh (175km range). Both versions deliver a top speed of 95kph and 0–40kph in 3.3 seconds.
There are new app-connected features too: GPS tracking, remote diagnostics, charging station mapping, and geofencing. Prices start at ₹1.27 lakh. The intro offer saves you ₹20,000 over the post-launch pricing, and deliveries start on August 15.
Ather 450S 3.7
Price: ₹1.46 lakh
Ather’s 450S now gets a new variant with a 3.7kWh battery. Priced at ₹1.46 lakh, it promises 161km of IDC range—up from 115km on the 2.9kWh version. Performance figures stay the same, with a 0–40kph time of 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 90kph.
The rest of the scooter remains unchanged: 7-inch LCD display, turn-by-turn navigation, OTA updates and the brand’s signature sharp styling. It also includes the Eight70 battery warranty—8 years or 80,000km.
Kinetic DX Electric Scooter
Price: ₹1.11 Lakh
Remember the Kinetic Honda DX? It’s back, sort of. The all-new Kinetic DX electric scooter pays homage to the ’90s icon but brings thoroughly modern kit. Think full-LED lighting, 8.8-inch colour LCD display, cruise control, hill-hold, and a speaker that plays music. Yes, it also wishes you happy birthday in 16 languages.
It runs on a 2.6kWh LFP battery (3.0kWh in the DX+), offering 102–116km range and up to 90kph top speed. There’s even a ‘cruise lock’ feature to help boost range, and clever touches like Easy Flip pillion pegs and keyless ignition.
Triumph Thruxton 400
Price: ₹2.74 Lakh
Triumph has added a new retro weapon to its arsenal—the Thruxton 400. It borrows the bones of the Speed 400 but dresses them in full café-racer attitude. Think clip-ons, bar-end mirrors, blacked-out USD forks, bikini fairing, a single-seat with a removable cowl, and a tail-light swap to a rectangular unit for that old-school look. Even the fuel tank’s got more style with inset badging.
The 398cc engine’s been retuned to push out 42hp—2 more than the Speed 400—and now revs higher, peaking at 9,000rpm. Torque remains at 37.5Nm, paired with the same six-speed gearbox and slipper clutch. Subtle changes in geometry (shorter wheelbase, more suspension travel, slightly lower ground clearance) make the ride more committed. It’s also 4kg heavier, now tipping in at 183kg.
