Auto India 2025: What's Hot, What's Not?
Wow, the Indian auto market is exploding! 2025 is shaping up to be a wild ride, with everything from sporty new bikes to electric SUVs promising to shake things up. Let's chat about two of the most exciting launches.
The Kawasaki Ninja 650 Gets a Makeover
The Kawasaki Ninja 650 – a global favorite – got a little nip and tuck for 2025. It's now ₹7.27 lakh (ex-showroom), a ₹11,000 jump from the previous model. But hey, you get something for that extra cash: a seriously snazzy Lime Green KRT Edition paint job. Think vibrant green with sporty white accents – it's a real head-turner! The 649cc parallel-twin engine? Still packing the same punch (67bhp and 64Nm), just now it’s OBD2B compliant. Its main rival, the Triumph Daytona 660, is way pricier at ₹9.72 lakh (ex-showroom), making the Ninja 650 a much more tempting option if you're watching your budget.
Mahindra XEV 7e: India's Electric SUV Challenger
Mahindra’s throwing its hat into the electric ring with the XEV 7e, a seven-seater SUV that's generating a ton of buzz. Rumor has it, it's built on Mahindra's INGLO platform and will come with a choice of battery packs, potentially offering a range of around 500km on a single charge. That's pretty impressive! We're expecting it to launch before the year's out, and the price is estimated to be between ₹20 lakh and ₹26 lakh. Details are still a bit sketchy, but from what we've heard, it’s going to be packed with features: a sleek, modern interior, a three-screen setup, and some seriously advanced tech. It could be a game-changer in the Indian EV market.
And the Rest of the Exciting Lineup...
It’s not just the Ninja and the XEV 7e that are making waves. The 2025 Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle is bringing its flat-track style and 803cc L-twin engine to Indian roads. Meanwhile, Maruti Suzuki is getting ready to launch its E-Vitara electric SUV, and Tata Motors is teasing us with the highly anticipated Sierra. Hyundai’s also in the mix, reportedly preparing a new generation Venue. It feels like every other day brings exciting news!
So, what's your take? Which one are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments! And stay tuned to Auto Today Magazine for more updates – this is just the beginning!
