India buys close to four million passenger cars a year and builds nearly all of them locally, which is why so many models here exist in one market only. Suzuki sells through Maruti Suzuki, its majority-owned Indian arm and the market leader; Tata and Mahindra are the largest domestic players; Hyundai and Kia build in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. Volkswagen Group’s India-specific MQB-A0-IN platform underpins the Skoda models developed for the country. Cars sold here are also exported across Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia.
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The world's third-largest new-car market, dominated by Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors, and a manufacturing base for models sold nowhere else.
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Skoda Slavia facelift gets an 8-speed automatic
Skoda has revealed a facelifted Slavia in India, the only market where the sedan is built and sold. The 1.0 TSI swaps its 6-speed automatic for an 8-speed torque converter, the 1.5 TSI gains rear disc brakes, and bookings are open against a ₹15,000 deposit (about $155) ahead of pricing in October.
Maruti's Hansalpur plant becomes the first Suzuki factory anywhere to reach 1 million units of annual capacity
Maruti Suzuki's Plant D at Hansalpur, Gujarat has entered commercial production, lifting the site's annual capacity from 750,000 to 1 million units - the first time any single Suzuki factory worldwide has reached that figure. Plant D's first model off the line is the e Vitara.
Suzuki gives the Brezza a turbo engine, price from $7,700
Maruti Suzuki has launched a facelifted Brezza for India with a new 1.0-litre turbo Boosterjet mild-hybrid engine making 110 hp, alongside the carryover naturally aspirated and CNG versions. Prices run from about $7,700 to $14,200; the compact SUV remains exclusive to the Indian market.
Nissan Tekton: Patrol-styled compact crossover replaces the Terrano
Nissan's new Tekton is a Duster-based compact crossover for India and other emerging markets, produced in Chennai with Nissan Patrol-inspired styling. Two turbo petrol engines are offered, 100 hp and 163 hp, priced from about $11,000 to $19,490 in India.
Tata's iconic Sierra returns as an EV, launching June 30 in India
Tata Motors will unveil the electric Sierra on June 30, reviving one of India's most nostalgic nameplates as a modern EV. Built on the Acti.ev platform, it is expected to offer 60-something kWh battery options, around 500 km of range, and rear- or all-wheel drive, with prices reported in the 18-25 lakh rupee range (about $21,000 to $29,000).