Mahindra XUV 7XO Interior Previewed Ahead Of Debut; Triple Screen Layout Confirmed

Mahindra has previewed the interior of the upcoming XUV 7XO (XUV 700 facelift) for the first time in a new teaser video. Set to debut on January 5, 2026, the new video confirms that the internal combustion SUV will receive the triple screen display first seen on Mahindra’s new ‘Born Electric’ XEV electric SUV family, along with some of the other features.

 

Also read: Mahindra XUV 7XO Pre-Bookings Open December 15
 

New triple screen layout in the upcoming Mahindra XUV 7XO

 

The teaser video provides the first clear view of the upcoming SUV’s dashboard, revealing a design that looks to have been lifted straight from the recently launched XEV 9S. An almost edge-to-edge display sits atop the dashboard on a shelf-like element wrapped in tan leather. The teaser also confirms that the new SUV will feature the brand’s latest Adreno X+ Connect tech. A closer look at the driver display reveals a layout that doesn’t seem to have changed much compared to the XUV 700 and also confirms the presence of drive modes in the SUV.

 

Also read: Mahindra XUV 7XO (XUV700 Facelift) To Debut On January 5, 2026: Watch The First Teaser
 

Digital instrument cluster & central touchscreen; drive modes, dual-zone climate control & Alexa integration confirmed.

 

Moving to the touchscreen, confirmed tech visible includes dual-zone climate control, Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, Amazon Alexa integration, WiFi support and over-the-air software update capabilities. The dedicated co-driver display, meanwhile, offers video streaming capabilities along with letting users browse social media content.

 

Also Read: Mahindra XEV 9S First Drive Review: Big Electric SUV, Bigger Expectations

Co-driver display offers video streaming and social media browsing capabilities.

 

Other confirmed features visible in the video include a powered co-driver seat with boss mode, ambient lighting on the doors and dashboard, mounting points for tablets on the front seatbacks with a charging port, sunshades on the rear doors, rear AC vents and a panoramic sunroof can also be glimpsed. The XUV 7XO will also get a dual-tone upholstery finish, pairing what looks to be beige or tan with a lighter white or grey.
 

Co-driver seat is power adjustable and gets boss mode; the mounting point for a tablet holder is visible on the seat back.

 

Also read: Mahindra XUV700 Facelift To Feature New Headlights, Latest Spy Shots Reveal
 

Moving to the exterior, previous teasers have provided a glimpse at updated wheel designs, new light clusters and parts of the grille.
 

Gets dual tone upholstery, ambient lighting & a panoramic sunroof.

 

Under the hood, the new 7XO is set to carry over the engines from the XUV 700 - the familiar 2.0-litre turbo-petrol and the 2.2-litre diesel unit, both paired with manual and automatic gearbox options.

 

Mahindra has opened pre-bookings for the new XUV 7XO in India from December 15, with the SUV set to take on the recently launched MG Hector facelift, Tata Harrier & Safari when it is launched in January.

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2026 MG Hector Facelift Launched At Rs 11.99 Lakh

JSW MG Motor India has launched the 2026 Hector facelift with introductory prices starting from Rs 11.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The facelift marks the third major update to the SUV, which was originally launched in India in 2019 with subsequent updates coming in 2021 and 2023. The latest updates bring with it yet more cosmetic updates to the exterior, along with a new interior colour scheme and updated tech. For now, the 2026 Hector will be offered solely in petrol guise in 5-seat or 7-seat layout, with the diesel variants and 6-seater model due to arrive in 2026.

 

Also read: Women’s Cricket World Cup Winner Shafali Verma Takes Delivery Of MG Cyberster
 

MG Hector 5-Seater	Style	Select Pro	Smart Pro	Sharp Pro	Savvy Pro
1.5 Petrol MT	Rs 11.99 lakh	Rs 13.99 lakh	Rs 14.99 lakh	Rs 16.79 lakh	---
1.5 Petrol CVT	---	---	Rs 16.29 lakh	Rs 18.09 lakh	Rs 18.99 lakh

 

MG Hector 7-Seater	Sharp Pro	Savvy Pro
1.5 Petrol MT	Rs 17.29 lakh	---
1.5 Petrol CVT	Rs 18.59 lakh	Rs 19.49 lakh

All prices are introductory, ex-showroom.

 

Starting things off, the 2026 Hector gets a revamped grille design with new vertical louveres design and finished in chrome. MG calls it the new Aura Hex grille, and from the images, it is likely to split opinion. The front bumper, too, gets a redesign with a larger single-piece central air vent with a silver surround. On the whole, the Hector looks slightly more imposing from the front.

 

Also read: MG Windsor EV Crosses 50,000 Units Sales Milestone
 

Moving to the sides, the changes come in the form of new 16-inch Aura Bolt dual-tone alloy wheels. The remainder of the body work is unchanged. Similarly, at the rear, the design has barely changed over the outgoing model, save for a revamped rear bumper. Finishing things off is a new blue paint finish.

 

Moving to the cabin, the biggest change is the new dual-tone colour scheme. The outgoing model’s ivory and black (5-seater) and brown and black (7-seater) have been replaced by a new beige and black colour scheme in the top model. The remaining cosmetic elements are unchanged.

 

Also Read: MG Cyberster Sales Cross 250 Units In Two Months

On the feature front, the biggest change is to the touchscreen. While the display size remains unchanged, MG says that it now supports multi-finger swipes to control various in-car functions. Two-finger swipes horizontally and vertically control air-con functions, while a three-finger swipe can change the soundtrack or adjust screen brightness. MG says that the touchscreen also benefits from an upgraded RAM. Also updated is the 360-degree camera function, which now gets a ‘wheel view’ function.
 

 

Also read: MG Windsor EV Pro 52.9 kWh Review: King Of The Range?
 

Moving to the mechanics, MG has confirmed that the 2026 Hector carries forward with the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol unit from the outgoing model, offered with manual and automatic gearbox options. The diesel model is set to arrive sometime next year.
 

The 2026 Hector will go up against the soon-to-debut Mahindra XUV 7XO, Tata Harrier and Safari and the Jeep Compass.

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Top-Spec Tata Sierra Accomplished, Accomplished+ Prices Revealed

At last, Tata Motors has revealed the prices for the range-topping variants of the reborn Sierra, ahead of bookings opening on December 16. A week ago, Tata announced prices for all variants in the lineup barring the top-of-the-line Accomplished and Accomplished+, but the carmaker has now shared the price range for Accomplished (Rs 17.99 to Rs 19.99 lakh) and Accomplished+ (Rs 20.29 lakh to Rs 21.29 lakh, all prices, ex-showroom). Deliveries of the new Tata Sierra are set to commence on January 15, 2026.

 

Also Read: Tata Sierra Variant-Wise Prices Revealed: Check Out How Much Pure And Adventure Trims Cost

 

Accomplished+ variants are available only with the 1.5 T-GDI turbo-petrol and 1.5 diesel engines.

 

Tata Sierra Accomplished, Accomplished+ Engine-Wise Prices Explained

 

The 1.5-litre, naturally-aspirated Revotron petrol engine will be available in Accomplished trim, priced at Rs 17.99 lakh. However, this engine is not available with the fully-loaded Accomplished+ variant. The 1.5-litre T-GDI turbo-petrol engine in the Sierra is available only with an automatic transmission, costs Rs 19.99 lakh in Accomplished guise, and Rs 20.99 lakh in its Accomplished+ avatar. 

 

Engine	Transmission	Smart+	Pure	Pure+	Adventure	Adventure+	Accomplished	Accomplished+
1.5 NA Revotron Petrol	MT	11.49	12.99	14.49	15.29	15.99	17.99
	DCT	-	14.49	15.99	16.79	-
1.5 T-GDI Turbo-Petrol	AT	-	-	-	-	17.99	19.99	20.99
1.5 Kryojet Diesel	MT	12.99	14.99	15.99	16.49	17.19	18.99	20.29
	AT	-	15.99	17.49	-	18.49	19.99	21.29

All prices in INR lakh (ex-showroom)

 

As for the Sierra Accomplished diesel, you'll have to pay Rs 18.99 lakh for the manual variant, and Rs 19.99 lakh for the automatic version. The Sierra Accomplished+ diesel costs Rs 20.29 lakh for the manual variant, and Rs 21.29 lakh for the automatic option, making it the most expensive offering in the Sierra portfolio.

 

Front passenger screen offered only on Accomplished+ trim.

 

Tata Sierra Accomplished, Accomplished+: What are the features on offer?

 

Compared to the Adventure+ trim, the Accomplished variant of the Sierra adds a host of features including Level 2 ADAS, leatherette upholstery, augmented reality head-up display, 12 JBL Black speakers with Dolby Atmos, ventilated front seats with six-way power adjustment for the driver's seat, wireless charger, puddle lamps, ambient lighting (dashboard only) and express cooling, among others. 

 

The range-topping Accomplished+ variant adds a third screen (for the front passenger), Level 2+ ADAS with 22 features, memory function for the driver's seat, powered tailgate with gesture control and two 65W USB-C ports for rear passengers, among others.

 

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Skoda Slavia Facelift Spied Testing Again Ahead Of Debut

A lightly camouflaged test mule of the upcoming Skoda Slavia facelift has been spied testing on Indian roads. The compact sedan, launched in India in 2022, is due for a mid-lifecycle update sometime in 2026, with the latest test car images providing a clearer look at the updated design.

 

Also read: Skoda Auto India Achieves 5 Lakh Units Sales Milestone
 

Starting at the front, the trademark Skoda butterfly grille looks to feature a revamped design, while the headlamps look to get tweaks to the internal lighting elements. The bumper design is new, with a redesigned central air vent, while fog lamps are visible on the bumper. Down the sides, no notable changes are visible with the sedan continuing to feature a sharp shoulder line running down its length. The alloy wheels, meanwhile, look to be of a new design with the black finish suggesting that it could feature on a Sportline or Monte Carlo variant.
 

Also Read: Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Crosses 2 Million Unit Production Milestone

 

Round the back, the changes are expected to be focused on the rear bumper design as well as tweaks to the lighting elements.

In terms of features, the facelift is expected to help Skoda play catch-up with some of its more feature-rich competitors, such as the Hyundai Verna, with upgrades likely to come in the shape of a new infotainment system, digital instrument cluster and other features. While ADAS tech is also likely, the test mule featured here did not seem to house a sensor module or camera for the same at the front.
 

Also read: Skoda India Reports Best Ever Yearly Sales In 2025; 61,607 Units Sold In First 10 Months
 

On the powertrain front, expect the pair of 1.0 TSI and 1.5 TSI engines to soldier on, with both likely to get manual and automatic gearbox options.
 

The updated Slavia is expected to be launched in India sometime in 2026 and will go up against the Honda City, Hyundai Verna and the VW Virtus - the current segment best seller, which is also due a facelift in the coming year.

 

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2026 MG Hector Facelift Interior Previewed Ahead Of Debut

JSW MG Motor India has released yet another teaser of the upcoming Hector facelift ahead of its debut in the coming days. The latest teaser provides a glimpse into the SUV’s cabin while confirming bits such as the upholstery colour as well as a new alloy wheel design. Prior teasers had hinted at a new look front bumper and grille as well as a new blue exterior paint shade.

 

Also read: MG Hector To Get Third Facelift; Debut On December 15
 

The latest teaser suggests that cosmetic changes to the cabin are likely to be just to some of the softer elements, with the basic design unchanged from the current SUV. The teaser reveals brown leatherette upholstery on the seats and dashboard, which could suggest that the carmaker could do away with the white leatherette upholstery offered on the Hector 5-seater. The Hector Plus already gets a brown-and-black cabin colour combination, with the teaser also previewing the SUV's three-row layout.

 

Also read: Women’s Cricket World Cup Winner Shafali Verma Takes Delivery Of MG Cyberster

There is no confirmation yet on the features offered, though we could expect updates to the touchscreen, instrument console and maybe even to the ADAS tech on board the top variants. MG could also add more features to better compete with the likes of the Mahindra XUV 700 (soon to become XUV 7XO) and the Tata Harrier & Safari.

 

Also read: MG Windsor EV Crosses 50,000 Units Sales Milestone
 

Additionally, recent spy shots have surfaced of the new Hector SUV, which reveals the full extent of changes to the front end. The shape of the grille is unchanged from the outgoing SUV, though the new chrome-heavy grille finish is likely to split opinion.

Also Read: MG Cyberster Sales Cross 250 Units In Two Months

 

Moving to the engine line-up, expect the same set of 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and 2.0-litre diesel engines to soldier on. The petrol is set to be offered with either a manual gearbox or CVT, while the diesel is likely to remain manual-only.

 

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Passenger Vehicle, Two-Wheeler Sales Surge In November 2025: SIAM

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) published auto industry sales data for November 2025, revealing notable sales growth across the passenger vehicle and two-wheeler segments. Passenger vehicle sales posted an 18.7 per cent growth year-on-year, while two-wheeler sales were up 21.2 per cent.
 

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Commenting on November 2025 performance, Rajesh Menon, Director General, SIAM, said, “Following the festive demand and support from the Government’s progressive GST 2.0 reforms, the Indian Auto Industry continued with the sales momentum in November 2025. Passenger Vehicles, Two-Wheelers and Three-Wheelers marked the highest ever sales of November in 2025. Passenger Vehicles recorded sales of 4.12 Lakh units, with a growth of 18.7%, Two-Wheelers posted sales of 19.44 Lakh units, with a growth of 21.2% and the Three-Wheeler segment registered sales of 72 thousand units, growing by 21.3%, over November of 2024. Industry is optimistic that the continued supportive policy reforms and improved market sentiments would continue this growth trajectory well into 2026.”
 

Over 4 Lakh Passenger Vehicles Sold In November 2025

 

Passenger vehicle sales closed out the month of November with 4,12,405 units sold - up from 3,47,522 units in the same period last year. This growth was echoed by strong growth across the passenger vehicles sub-segments, with sales of passenger cars, SUVs and vans all growing upwards of 15 per cent.
 

Also read: Car Sales November 2025: Major Brands Witness Dip In Domestic Numbers After Bumper October

As per SIAM data, passenger car sales grew from 97,186 units to 1,12,612 units - a growth of 15.9 per cent. UV sales, meanwhile, grew from 1,92,684 units to 2,29,157 units - a near 19 per cent gain, while van sales were up 24.7 per cent from 10,589 units to 13,200 units. Do note that the individual metrics do not include the sales for Tata Motors, which are included in the total passenger vehicle sales number.
 

Two-Wheeler Sales Grow 21.2 Per Cent

 

Two-wheeler sales in the month of November, meanwhile, stood at 19,44,475 units - up 21.2 per cent from 16,04,749 units. This came on the back of strong growth in the scooter segment, which itself grew almost 30 per cent from 5,68,580 units last year to 7,35,753 units last month. Motorcycle sales, meanwhile, were up 17.5 per cent at 11,63,751 units as against 9,90,246 units in November 2024.
 

Also read: Two-Wheeler Sales November 2025: Most Manufacturers Report Double-Digit Growth
 

Moped sales, meanwhile, dropped 2.1 per cent from 45,923 units last year to 44,971 units in November 2025.
 

Industry Posts Minor Year-To-Date Sales Growth

 

Moving to year-to-date figures for FY2026, passenger vehicle sales stood at 28,05,658 units - up 2.9 per cent from 27,26,709 units. Passenger car sales declined 1.6 per cent from 8,64,804 units to 8,51,099 units, while UV sales were up 5.1 per cent from 17,61,981 units last year to 18,51,896 units as of end-November 2025. Sales of vans were up 2.7 per cent from 99,924 units last year to 1,02,663 units.
 

Also read: Car Sales Witness A Healthy Jump In October 2025, Modest Growth For Two-Wheelers
 

Note that the sales numbers do not include sales for Tata Motors for the months of October and November.
 

On the two-wheeler side, sales were also relatively flat with a 3.3 per cent growth on the back of demand for scooters. Scooter sales in the April to November 2025 period grew 10.3 per cent from 47,87,080 units to 52,81,465 units. Sales of motorcycles were nearly flat, posting a 0.2 per cent reduction from 87,88,829 units to 87,73,163 units, while moped sales were down 5.8 per cent from 3,58,096 units last year to 3,37,213 units.
 

Total two-wheeler sales stood at 1,43,91,841 units in the April to November 2025 period.

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Nissan Entry MPV Design To Be Unveiled On December 18

Nissan will provide the first look at its upcoming B-MPV (read entry MPV) on December 18 ahead of its expected launch in 2026. The new MPV is expected to share its underpinnings with the Renault Triber and has been spied testing on Indian roads on several occasions.
 

Also read: Nissan MPV Based On Triber Platform: All We Know So Far
 

Going by the spy images and the teasers shared by Nissan, the B-MPV is set to receive its own unique front fascia design, though the overall proportions are set to be in line with the Renault MPV. The Nissan MPV is expected to measure in just below the 4 metre mark while featuring a stepped roof design to ensure adequate headroom in all rows of seating.
 

Also Read: Nissan’s Entry-Level MPV Confirmed For India Launch Early In 2026

 

Speaking of the fascia, images of the test mule and teasers suggest the presence of a large grille flanked by neatly integrated swept-back headlamps and large C-shaped trim elements lower down on the bumper. The teaser also suggests a flowing design to the MPV with the A-pillar’s rake neatly integrated into the design. Towards the rear, expect the MPV to get a unique design for the tailgate to stand out from its platform sibling.
 

Also Read: Nissan Magnite AMT Launched With CNG Kit, Prices Start At Rs. 6.88 lakh

 

The interior, too, could get design differences over its platform sibling, though some of the tech and features are expected to be shared.
 

 

Also Read: Nissan Tekton Name Confirmed For Upcoming C-Segment SUV; Set For India Launch Mid-2026

 

Mechanically, the MPV is likely to adopt the 1.0-litre, three-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine from the Triber. The unit develops 71 bhp and 96 Nm of torque in the Triber and is offered with manual and AMT gearbox options.
 

Prices are expected to be announced in the first quarter of 2026, though we expect it to command a marginal premium over the Renault Triber.

 

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New Mini Convertible Launched At Rs 58.50 Lakh

Mini India has launched the new Cooper S Convertible in India at an introductory price of Rs 58.50 lakh (ex-showroom). Bookings for the drop-top derivative of the iconic Cooper hatchback opened last month with deliveries expected to start soon. The Mini Convertible is available in India as a CBU import and in a single variant.
 

Also Read: 2025 MINI Cooper Convertible Review

 

On the design front, the Convertible looks nearly identical to the Cooper hatchback, save for the roof. The fixed hard top of the hatch is replaced by a fabric soft top that Mini says can be opened and closed in up to 18 seconds at speeds of up to 30 kmph. The fabric soft-top also comes with a sunroof mode - just slide open the section above the front seat. Mini is offering four colour options to pick from - British Racing Green, Chilli Red, Ocean Wave Green and Sunny Side Yellow. Buyers also get two 18-inch wheel designs.

 

Also Read: MINI Cooper Convertible Bookings Open

Inside, the cabin design is identical to the latest Cooper hatchback, with a heads-up display in front of the driver and a large, circular 13.7-inch touchscreen infotainment system. The dashboard features a knitted pattern finish to the top with minimal physical buttons. 

 

Also Read: MINI Countryman John Cooper Works Launched At Rs 64.90 Lakh

 

On the feature front, the central touchscreen packs in Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, along with a built-in voice assistant and navigation. Occupants also get power-adjustable sport seats up front - with driver memory, a Harman Kardon sound system, rear view camera, a wireless phone charger, cruise control, auto climate control, tyre pressure monitoring, and Level 1 ADAS functions.

Moving to the powertrain, the Cooper S Convertible gets the familiar 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine good for 201 bhp and 300 Nm paired with a 7-speed DCT gearbox. Mini claims a 0-100 kmph time of under 7 seconds and a top speed of 240 kmph.

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New Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki Victoris: Dimensions, Engines, Features Compared

The second-generation Kia Seltos is finally here, and it looks quite different from the model it will eventually replace once launched on January 2, 2026. It’s a bit larger, wears Kia’s updated design language, and gets a refreshed cabin layout with a few new touches. Powertrain options remain the same, but the overall look of the compact SUV has undergone a radical change, both inside and out. Here is how it compares to the new contender from Maruti, the Victoris, on paper. 

 

Also Read: 2026 Kia Seltos Makes Global Debut; India Launch On January 2, 2026 

New Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki Victoris: Dimensions 

 

	Kia Seltos	Maruti Victoris
Length	4460 mm	4360 mm
Width	1830 mm	1795 mm
Height	1635 mm	1655 mm
Wheelbase	2690 mm	2600 mm
Boot Space	447 litres	439 litres

 

The new Kia Seltos is noticeably larger than the Maruti Suzuki Victoris in proportions. At 4,460 mm, the Seltos is 100 mm longer, and its width of 1,830 mm gives it a 35 mm advantage. The Victoris, however, stands slightly taller at 1,655 mm compared to the Seltos’ 1,635 mm. The Kia also offers a longer wheelbase at 2,690 mm – 90 mm more than the Victoris’ 2,600 mm – which should translate to better cabin space. Boot capacity is marginally higher in the Seltos as well, at 447 litres versus the Victoris’ 439 litres.

 

Also Read: All-New Kia Seltos Unveiled: A Detailed Look In Pictures

New Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki Victoris: Engine, Gearbox & Drivetrain 

	Kia Seltos	Maruti Victoris
Engine	1.5 NA petrol | 1.5 turbo-petrol | 1.5 diesel	1.5 NA petrol | 1.5 petrol-CNG | 1.5 NA petrol (strong hybrid)
Power	112 bhp | 157 bhp | 114 bhp	102 bhp | 99 bhp/87 bhp | 91 bhp
Torque	144 Nm | 253 Nm | 250 Nm	139 Nm | 137/122 Nm | 122 Nm
Gearbox	6 MT/IVT | 6-iMT/7-DCT | 6-MT/6-AT	5-MT/6-AT | 5-MT | e-CVT
Drivetrain	2WD	2WD/AWD | 2WD | 2WD

 

The Kia Seltos – though it carries forward its engine options – holds a clear lead in outright performance, offering more power and torque than any of the Maruti Suzuki Victoris’ engine options. Its turbo-petrol unit in particular produces noticeably higher output than the Victoris’ naturally aspirated, CNG, and strong-hybrid setups. Even the Seltos’ naturally aspirated petrol and diesel engines punch out stronger figures than the equivalent 1.5-litre petrol units in the Victoris.

The gearbox options offered by both carmakers on their compact SUVs also differ. The Seltos offers a wider mix of manuals, automatics, an iMT, and a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, while the Victoris sticks to a simpler spread of 5-MT, 6-AT, and e-CVT (hybrid) combinations. Both SUVs use front-wheel drive as standard, though the Victoris additionally offers an all-wheel-drive (Maruti's all-Grip Select) configuration, which is not available on the Seltos.

 

New Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki Victoris: Features

Looking at the top-spec variants, both SUVs come packed with similar features, though each carmaker follows its own when it comes to screen layout and in-car tech. The Victoris gets a 10.1-inch touchscreen that sits separately from its 10.1-inch digital driver display, giving the dashboard a dual-screen look. 

The Seltos is equipped with flush-fitting door handles, while the Victoris gets pull-type door handles. LED lighting is offered on both models. 

 

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The new Seltos, meanwhile, continues with the familiar single-panel setup but steps things up with 12.3-inch displays for both the infotainment system and instrument cluster, along with a small secondary screen for the AC controls, similar to what Kia offers on the Syros.

The Victoris’ features list includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an 8-speaker Dolby Atmos sound system, ventilated front seats, 64-colour ambient lighting, connected car tech, an 8-way powered driver’s seat, and a heads-up display.

 

The Seltos keeps most of its existing equipment but brings along upgrades of its own, such as a 10-way powered driver’s seat with memory, a head-up display and a relaxation function for the driver’s seat, along with dual-zone climate control. However, it is the Victoris that gets a gesture-operated tailgate, which is missing on the Seltos. 

Both SUVs offer Level 2 ADAS in their fully loaded variants. Standard safety equipment on the Victoris includes six airbags, ESP, hill-hold assist, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, and three-point seatbelts with reminders for all seats. The Seltos includes all of these as well, while also adding all-wheel disc brakes, a rear-view camera with guidelines, brake assist, and a few other safety aids depending on the variant.

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New MINI Cooper Convertible India Launch Tomorrow

The new-gen MINI Cooper S Convertible is all set to go on sale in India tomorrow, on December 12, 2025. This open-top version brings in a lot more style, along with the new looks and features we have already experienced with the 3-door hatchback. While we drove the German-spec Cooper S Convertible some time back in Munich, recently we also flavoured the India-spec model, which you will find on the car&bike website. Pre-bookings for the Cooper S Convertible were opened last month, on November 20. 

 

Also Read: 2025 MINI Cooper Convertible Review

 

 

The Indian-spec MINI Convertible is identical to the Cooper S when it comes to powertrain – a 2.0-litre twin turbo petrol engine that makes 201 bhp and 300 Nm of peak torque. It comes paired to a 7-speed dual clutch transmission that sends power to the front wheels. The car propels from 0-100 kmph in 7 seconds. 

 

Also Read: MINI Cooper Convertible Bookings Open

 

 

Visually, the car shares most of its styling cues with the Cooper S – the large split grille with the S branding, sweptback circular headlamps, and vertically stacked LED taillights with the Union Jack lighting signature. The 18-inch alloys get a different design, but the big visual change is the retractable soft-top roof. In fact, the roof can be folded completely in 18 seconds, not just when stationary, but at speeds up to 30 kmph.

 

Also Read: MINI Countryman John Cooper Works Launched At Rs 64.90 Lakh

 

 

In terms of layout, the cabin is identical to the Cooper, but the colour palette is slightly different. You can opt for either a curated accessory pack or choose your favourite accessories while booking the car. Optional features offered under these packs include powered seats, Sport steering wheel, heated steering wheel, and MINI Experience modes. 

 

 

The big highlight inside the cabin is the circular 13.7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, featuring wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay. There is a driver cluster, but rather a head-up display (HUD) for any vehicle information the driver might need on the go. Other notable features include a Harman sound system and a wireless charger. The second row is surprisingly decent on space, and the access too is good with the front seat forward recline option.

 

 

The standard MINI Cooper S is priced starting from Rs. 43.70 lakh and goes up to Rs. 54.40 lakh (all ex-showroom) for the JCW pack edition. The Cooper S Convertible, being the more exotic version, will come with a slightly higher premium. We expect the MINI Cooper S Convertible to be priced between Rs. 45 lakh and Rs. 55 lakh (ex-showroom).

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Ather Rizta Sales Cross 2 Lakh Unit Milestone

The Ather Rizta electric scooter has crossed the 2 lakh unit sales milestone, a little over 6 months after sales crossed the 1 lakh unit mark in May 2025. Launched in India in April 2024, the electric scooter has reached the 2 lakh unit milestone within 2 years of its launch and currently accounts for over 70 per cent of its sales in the country.

 

Also read: Ather Energy Achieves 5 Lakh Production Milestone

 

Speaking on the milestone, Ravneet Singh Phokela, CBO, Ather Energy, said, “Rizta has been on a roll from the very beginning, expanding our addressable market and enabling us to expand distribution aggressively, especially in Middle and North India. Going forward, our focus remains on strengthening product accessibility through deeper distribution and building on this strong base.”
 

Also Read: Ather Rizta Z Now Gets A Touch Enabled Cluster

 

Ather says that the Rizta has played a key part in expanding its market share in Central and North India, citing a notable increase in market share in states such as MP, Chhattisgarh, UP and Punjab between Q1 FY2026 and Q3 FY2026.

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The Ather Rizta is available in two variants, S and Z, with three battery options: 2.7 kW, 2.9 kW, and 3.7 kW. Depending on the variant, the IDC range varies between 123 km and 159 km. Both versions offer a peak power output of 4.3 kW (5.77 bhp) and 22 Nm of torque. The claimed top speed for both variants is 80 kmph, with a 0-40 kmph acceleration time of 4.7 seconds. Prices for the scooter currently start at Rs 1.05 lakh (ex-showroom).
 

Rivals to the Ather Rizta include the TVS Iqube and Bajaj Chetak.

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