Page 12 - Suvs

Maruti Suzuki shifts gears, moves from hatchbacks to SUV-based models

The passenger vehicle maker is trying to position the facelifted Ignis as the perfect compact urban SUV model. Will buyers give the Ignis a second chance?

Sedans, SUVs and sporty saloons: Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW's plan for 2020

If Mercedes-Benz is going to bet big on a smaller sedan, its arch-rival, Volkswagen-owned Audi, believes the way forward is to go even bigger

Ford India launches BS-VI compliant EcoSport, price starts at Rs 8,04,000

Auto maker Ford India on Monday launched its compact SUV EcoSport with BS VI compliant petrol and diesel engines, priced between Rs 8.04-11.58 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The petrol version of the upgraded model is priced between Rs 8.04-11.43 lakh while the diesel variants are tagged between Rs 8.54- 11.58 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The BS IV petrol variants of the model were priced between Rs 7.91-11.3 lakh while the diesel trims were tagged between Rs 8.41- 11.45 lakh. "Ford is committed to offer products and technologies our customers want and value -- including our best-in-class diesel engines at almost the same price," Ford India Executive Director Marketing, Sales & Service Vinay Raina said in a statement. With continuation of its entire range, EcoSport will be the vehicle of choice for all compact SUV customers and meet their diverse needs, he added. The new EcoSport's BSVI compliant 1.5 litre diesel engine delivers 100 PS power and comes mated with a five-speed manual ...

Fiat Chrysler to recall nearly 700,000 SUVs over faulty electrical risk

The Italian-American automaker had previously recalled most of the same SUVs in 2014 and 2015 for issues with their fuel pump relays

Maruti rides on Rs 3.69 lakh S-Presso to beat slowdown, repeat Alto magic

S-Presso is the company's first launch in the entry level segment after 2010

M&M offers subscription-based SUVs in a bid to target younger generation

Joins automakers Tata Motors, Volkswagen, Nissan in launching services on select models

Will Hyundai's new urban SUV The Venue take Indian markets by storm?

Hyundai Venue review: A compact SUV built with an eye for detail

Beating the downturn: Car buyers lap up new SUVs amid gloom and doom

If the response to three new launches - the MG Hector, Hyundai Venue, and Mahindra XUV3OO, all launched this year - is any indication, buyers of cars are snapping them up

Is increasing demand for SUVs and 4WDs putting road safety at risk?

Our analysis of data from safety tests and crash records suggests the move to SUVs is problematic for road safety in the case of large and small SUVs, as well as commercial uses

SUVs take the lead in luxury class

It is the SUVs that are driving growth in the domestic passenger vehicle market