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The Citizen
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Foton Tunland G7 single cab now available with four-wheel-drive
All-paw gripping single cab retains the combination of the six-speed manual gearbox and the Cummins co-developed 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine. Its local operations relaunched almost exactly a year ago, fledgling Chinese commercial vehicle giant, Foton, used its maiden 'Made for Business' event at Emperors' Place on the outskirts of Boksburg on Wednesday (25 June) to announce pricing of the single cab Tunland G7 4×4. The fundamentals Until now solely offered as a two-wheel-drive Hi-Rider, the 4×4 ups the workhorse Tunland G7 range to two, with the exhibited model also sporting a slew of accessories ranging from a nudge bar and metal-tube-type side-steps, to cattle rails. ALSO READ: Foton's most accessible Tunland 4×4 has merit despite flaws Compared to the two-wheel-drive, the four-wheel-drive's only exterior difference is a 4×4 badge on the tailgate, and 17-inch alloy wheels as opposed to the former's 16-inch steelies. Dimensionally unchanged, the four-wheel-drive has the same 210 mm ground clearance rating as the two-wheel-drive, a towing capability of 3 000 kg and payload of just under 1.1-tonnes. Spec In terms of specification, the Tunland G7 single cab 4×4's list of features matches that of the rear-wheel-drive by being inclusive of the following: Bar the rotary four-wheel-drive dial in front of the gear lever, the Tunland G7 single cab 4×4's interior has not undergone any other changes from the two-wheel-drive. electric mirrors; LED fog lamps; fabric seats; multi-function steering wheel; automatic air-conditioning; electric windows; two-speaker sound system; dual USB ports; push-button start; remote central locking; cruise control; dual front airbags; ABS and EBD; rear parking sensors Also standard are the dual 12.3-inch displays for the infotainment system and instrument cluster, the former equipped with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Same Cummins diesel Up front, the Cummins co-developed 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine develops an unchanged 120kW/390Nm, which now goes to the rear or all four wheels still via a six-speed manual gearbox. Besides the aftermarket accessories fitted, the 4×4's main visual difference from the two-wheel-drive are the standard 17-inch alloy wheels. Similar to the rear-wheel-drive, the four-wheel-drive Tunland G7 omits an automatic transmission option, as well as drive modes, but does receive an automatically locking rear differential. Price As with the two-wheel-drive, the four-wheel-drive Tunland G7 single cab's sticker price includes a three-year/100 000 km warranty as standard, with a service plan being a cost option. Tunland G7 2.0D Hi-Rider – R329 900 Tunland G7 2.0D H-Rider 4×4 – R419 900 ALSO READ: Most basic Foton Tunland not perfect but strong value package
India.com
5 days ago
- Automotive
- India.com
Should You Buy 2025 Tata Altroz? Top 8 Pros And 4 Cons
photoDetails english 2025 Tata Altroz Pros And Cons: The Tata Altroz is the only hatchback available in petrol, diesel, and CNG fuel options. It recently got a facelift with significant design enhancements and several new features, making it more modern and relevant to the new-generation buyers. The 2025 Tata Altroz facelift model comes at a starting price of Rs 6.89 lakh, which goes up to Rs 11.49 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi. Here are the top 8 pros and 4 cons of the 2025 Tata Altroz that will help you make an informed decision whether you should buy it or not. Updated:Jun 23, 2025, 07:57 PM IST Pro 1 1 / 12 Pro 1: It looks great. The new design is very attractive. Strong build quality adds to its appeal. Pro 2 2 / 12 Pro 2: It gets a petrol engine with manual, AMT, and DCT gearboxes. There's also a diesel engine and a fuel-efficient CNG version. Pro 3 3 / 12 Pro 3: Cabin quality is nice with decent materials and enough space for passengers. Pro 4 4 / 12 Pro 4: It gets a large boot space of 345 litres, one of the biggest in its class. Pro 5 5 / 12 Pro 5: Drives well on highways. Feels stable and composed even at higher speeds. Pro 6 6 / 12 Pro 6: It comes with an 8-speaker Harman audio setup, one of the best in its segment. Pro 7 7 / 12 Pro 7: It is a 5-star safety-rated car. Safety features include 6 airbags, a 360-degree camera, blind spot monitor, cruise control, ABS with EBD, ESC, rear parking sensors, TPMS, and more. Pro 8 8 / 12 Pro 8: It is packed with several modern features like a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster with navigation, auto headlights and wipers, air purifier, wireless phone charging, paddle shifters, connected car tech, voice-controlled sunroof, ambient lighting and more. Con 1 9 / 12 Con 1: The 1.2L petrol engine (non-turbo, 3-cylinder) feels weak and makes more noise than expected. The manual gearbox feels a bit notchy, which takes away some of the driving fun. Con 2 10 / 12 Con 2: No automatic options for diesel or CNG variants. Diesel is limited to just three trims. Con 3 11 / 12 Con 3: Fit and finish could be better. Quality doesn't match rivals in this segment. Additionally, the ride is a bit stiff at low speeds, especially over potholes. Con 4 12 / 12 Con 4: Some features, like auto-dimming IRVM, ventilated front seats, full-size spare tyre, and split-folding rear seat, are missing.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
From mileage to mayday: Why Indian car buyers are now obsessed with safety stars
In a car market long dominated by affordability, safety is emerging as the best-performing driver. Five-star Bharat NCAP-rated vehicles made up 15% of all passenger vehicle sales in the country in the first four months of 2025 — up from 10% during January-April 2024 — as Indian car buyers increasingly prioritise protection over mileage and upfront cost. Sales of models with top-tier safety ratings rose 12% year-on-year in 2024, when overall car sales increased 4.3%, according to data from automotive research firm Jato Dynamics. 'Safety is now a top purchase driver,' said Ravi Bhatia, president of Jato Dynamics. Carmakers are racing to respond to this behaviour change. Safety features like six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), anti-lock braking systems (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), and ISOFIX child seat mounts — all considered luxuries till recently — are rapidly becoming standard. Increasingly stricter norms in recent years — the latest government mandate requires six airbags in passenger vehicles by October 2025 — is accelerating the trend. But the main driver is demand. 'Buyers place a high value on safety, often gauging it by the number of airbags offered,' said R. Velusamy, president, automotive technology and product development, Mahindra & Mahindra. Most are looking for two key safety components: advanced features to prevent accidents, and strong crash-test ratings to ensure protection in case of an accident. 'This growing emphasis on safety is reflected in our sales performance too,' Velusamy said. Five of Mahindra's latest models — the XEV 9e, BE.6, Thar ROXX, XUV 3XO, and XUV 400 — secured five-star ratings under Bharat NCAP (new car assessment programme) in FY25. Carmakers Investing in Safety R&D Bharat NCAP, the indigenous vehicle crash testing and safety rating system launched in 2023, has helped increase safety awareness among car buyers. 'We are communicating to our customers that a few thousand rupees is a very small price to pay for safety of themselves and their loved ones,' said Rahul Bharti, senior executive officer, corporate affairs, Maruti Suzuki . The latest model of the Maruti Dzire recently became the first sedan to earn a five-star Bharat NCAP rating. All models of the country's largest carmaker are already equipped with electronic stability program (ESP) and other features like ABS with EBD and hill-hold assist in many of its models ahead of the regulatory requirement. It will also offer six airbags as standard across all variants of models within this year, Bharti said. Consumer perception of automotive safety has started evolving beyond airbags and crash scores. Features such as 360-degree cameras, remote surveillance via connected car apps such as Waylens Secure360, and remote driving alerts are increasingly seen as necessities. Parents especially appreciate speed-limiting drive modes when handing over keys to their teenage or new-to-driving children, carmakers said. This expanding view of safety is helping reshape India's $137-billion automotive industry, which is projected to reach $203 billion by 2030, according to Jato Dynamics. Carmakers like Maruti, Tata Motors , Hyundai, Kia, and Mahindra are investing aggressively in R&D, particularly on safety features and structural integrity. Despite the progress, India's road safety records remain among the deadliest in the world. The country saw 53 accidents per hour in 2023, with nearly 80% of road fatalities attributed to speeding or substandard vehicle safety, according to government data. With the government tightening regulations and customers demanding the latest safety features, 'the industry faces pressure to align with global standards,' Bhatia said.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Star Power! Safety Scores Now Steer Car Sales Growth
In a car market long dominated by affordability, safety is emerging as the best performing driver. Five-star Bharat NCAP-rated vehicles made up 15% of all passenger vehicle sales in the country in the first four months of 2025 — up from 10% during January-April 2024—as Indian car buyers increasingly prioritise protection over mileage and upfront cost. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads In a car market long dominated by affordability, safety is emerging as the best performing Bharat NCAP-rated vehicles made up 15% of all passenger vehicle sales in the country in the first four months of 2025 — up from 10% during January-April 2024—as Indian car buyers increasingly prioritise protection over mileage and upfront of models with top-tier safety ratings rose 12% year-on-year in 2024, when overall car sales increased 4.3%, according to data from automotive research firm Jato Dynamics. 'Safety is now a top purchase driver,' said Ravi Bhatia, president of Jato are racing to respond to this behaviour change. Safety features like six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), anti-lock braking systems (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), and ISOFIX child seat mounts—all considered luxuries till recently—are rapidly becoming stricter norms in recent years—the latest government mandate requires six airbags in passenger vehicles by October 2025—is accelerating the trend. But the main driver is demand. 'Buyers place a high value on safety, often gauging it by the number of airbags offered,' said R Velusamy, president, automotive technology and product development, Mahindra & are looking for two key safety components: advanced features to prevent accidents, and strong crash-test ratings to ensure protection in case of an accident. 'This growing emphasis on safety is reflected in our sales performance too,' Velusamy of Mahindra's latest models — the XEV 9e, BE.6, Thar ROXX, XUV 3XO, and XUV 400 — secured five-star ratings under Bharat NCAP (new car assessment programme) in NCAP, the indigenous vehicle crash testing and safety rating system launched in 2023, has helped increase safety awareness among car buyers.'We are communicating to our customers that a few thousand rupees is a very small price to pay for safety of themselves and their loved ones,' said Rahul Bharti, senior executive officer, corporate affairs, Maruti latest model of the Maruti Dzire recently became the first sedan to earn a five-star Bharat NCAP models of the country's largest carmaker are already equipped with electronic stability program (ESP) and other features like ABS with EBD and hill-hold assist in many of its models ahead of the regulatory requirement. It will also offer six airbags as standard across all variants of models within this year, Bharti perception of automotive safety has started evolving beyond airbags and crash scores. Features such as 360-degree cameras, remote surveillance via connected car apps such as Waylens Secure360, and remote driving alerts are increasingly seen as necessities. Parents especially appreciate speed-limiting drive modes when handing over keys to their teenage, or new-to-driving children, carmakers expanding view of safety is helping reshape India's $137-billion automotive industry, which is projected to reach $203 billion by 2030, according to Jato Dynamics. Carmakers like Maruti, Tata Motors, Hyundai, Kia, and Mahindra are investing aggressively in R&D, particularly on safety features and structural the progress, India's road safety records remain among the deadliest in the country saw 53 accidents per hour in 2023, with nearly 80% of road fatalities attributed to speeding or substandard vehicle safety, according to government data. With the government tightening regulations and customers demanding the latest safety features, 'the industry faces pressure to align with global standards', Bhatia said.
Economic Times
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Economic Times
From mileage to mayday: Why Indian car buyers are now obsessed with safety stars
TIL Creatives Representational AI Image. In a car market long dominated by affordability, safety is emerging as the best-performing driver. Five-star Bharat NCAP-rated vehicles made up 15% of all passenger vehicle sales in the country in the first four months of 2025 — up from 10% during January-April 2024 — as Indian car buyers increasingly prioritise protection over mileage and upfront cost. Sales of models with top-tier safety ratings rose 12% year-on-year in 2024, when overall car sales increased 4.3%, according to data from automotive research firm Jato Dynamics. 'Safety is now a top purchase driver,' said Ravi Bhatia, president of Jato Dynamics. Carmakers are racing to respond to this behaviour change. Safety features like six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), anti-lock braking systems (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), and ISOFIX child seat mounts — all considered luxuries till recently — are rapidly becoming standard. Increasingly stricter norms in recent years — the latest government mandate requires six airbags in passenger vehicles by October 2025 — is accelerating the trend. But the main driver is demand. 'Buyers place a high value on safety, often gauging it by the number of airbags offered,' said R. Velusamy, president, automotive technology and product development, Mahindra & Mahindra. Most are looking for two key safety components: advanced features to prevent accidents, and strong crash-test ratings to ensure protection in case of an accident. 'This growing emphasis on safety is reflected in our sales performance too,' Velusamy said. Five of Mahindra's latest models — the XEV 9e, BE.6, Thar ROXX, XUV 3XO, and XUV 400 — secured five-star ratings under Bharat NCAP (new car assessment programme) in FY25. Bharat NCAP, the indigenous vehicle crash testing and safety rating system launched in 2023, has helped increase safety awareness among car buyers. 'We are communicating to our customers that a few thousand rupees is a very small price to pay for safety of themselves and their loved ones,' said Rahul Bharti, senior executive officer, corporate affairs, Maruti Suzuki. The latest model of the Maruti Dzire recently became the first sedan to earn a five-star Bharat NCAP rating. All models of the country's largest carmaker are already equipped with electronic stability program (ESP) and other features like ABS with EBD and hill-hold assist in many of its models ahead of the regulatory requirement. It will also offer six airbags as standard across all variants of models within this year, Bharti said. Consumer perception of automotive safety has started evolving beyond airbags and crash scores. Features such as 360-degree cameras, remote surveillance via connected car apps such as Waylens Secure360, and remote driving alerts are increasingly seen as necessities. Parents especially appreciate speed-limiting drive modes when handing over keys to their teenage or new-to-driving children, carmakers said. This expanding view of safety is helping reshape India's $137-billion automotive industry, which is projected to reach $203 billion by 2030, according to Jato Dynamics. Carmakers like Maruti, Tata Motors, Hyundai, Kia, and Mahindra are investing aggressively in R&D, particularly on safety features and structural integrity. Despite the progress, India's road safety records remain among the deadliest in the world. The country saw 53 accidents per hour in 2023, with nearly 80% of road fatalities attributed to speeding or substandard vehicle safety, according to government data. With the government tightening regulations and customers demanding the latest safety features, 'the industry faces pressure to align with global standards,' Bhatia said.
