Auto News Weekly Wrap Up: This week, many new updates have been seen in the Indian automobile sector, which caught the attention of car buyers and auto enthusiasts. Toyota introduced its first electric car Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella, which is a big step in the company's entry into electric mobility. Along with this, 2026 Skoda Kushaq Facelift entered, in which new design, additional features and premium touches have been given.
In terms of safety, Tata Punch Facelift, Vinfast VF6 and VF7 achieved 5 star rating in Bharat NCAP crash test. Mahindra introduced the Thar Roxx Star Edition, which comes as a stylish and special edition. These news are related to the increasing importance of electric vehicles, facelift models and safety standards in the Indian market. Come, let us know about these updates one by one.
Entry of Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella
Toyota has introduced its first battery electric car Urban Cruiser Ebella, which is based on the e-Vitara platform. There are two battery options in it. With the small battery, you get 142 hp power and with the big battery, you get 172 hp, which is capable of giving a range of up to 543 km. It is going to be launched soon with 9 color options, LED lighting, 18-inch alloy wheels and premium features.
2026 Skoda Kushaq Facelift Unveiled
The 2026 facelift version of Skoda Kushaq was also introduced this week, which has a modern solid design, sharper lines, new LED lights and updated bumpers. Features like massage seats, large digital display and panoramic sunroof have been added to the interior. This SUV will be launched in March 2026, which will further strengthen the premium compact SUV segment.
Mahindra Thar Roxx Star Edition launched
Mahindra has launched the special Star Edition of Thar Roxx, the starting price of which is ₹ 16.85 lakh. It has a gloss black grille, 19-inch black alloy wheels, piano black elements and all-black interior. This gives a stylish look to the off-road SUV.
Tata Punch Facelift gets 5-stars
Tata Punch facelift has achieved 5 star rating in both adult and child protection in Bharat NCAP crash test. This is a testament to Tata's strong build quality and safety features, making it the top choice in the sub-4 meter SUV segment.
VinFast VF6 and VF7 turned out to be safe
Both VF6 and VF7 EVs from VinFast have achieved 5 star safety rating in Bharat NCAP. VF6 scored 27.13/32 in Adult and high in Child, while VF7 scored 28.54/32 points. This shows VinFast's focus on safety in the Indian market. In this way, this week was quite happening for the auto industry.