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4-CYLINDER HATCHBACKS STILL AVAILABLE IN INDIA (2026)

The 3-cylinder engine is spreading fast. Swift, Baleno, Dzire - all have downsized. But if you value refinement over fuel economy, a few 4-cylinder hatchbacks are still on sale.

MARUTI SUZUKI WAGONR
1.2L 4-Cylinder K12N Petrol
90 HP | 113 Nm
Starts ₹5.99 Lakh (Ex-Showroom)
The tall-boy practicality king. Great visibility, easy ingress/egress, and a smooth 4-cylinder engine.
Note: Facelift expected to move to 3-cylinder Z12E engine by late 2026.

HYUNDAI GRAND i10 NIOS
1.2L 4-Cylinder Kappa Petrol
83 HP | 114 Nm
Starts ₹5.60 Lakh (Ex-Showroom)
Smoother and more refined at low speeds than 3-cylinder rivals. Family-focused cabin with rear AC vents.

HYUNDAI i20
1.2L 4-Cylinder Kappa Petrol
83 HP | 114.7 Nm
Starts ₹5.99 Lakh (Ex-Showroom)
Premium cabin with 10.25-inch touchscreen option. CVT automatic available.

Toyota Glanza
1.2L 4-cylinder, ₹6.73 lakh onwards

THE 3-CYLINDER REALITY
3-cylinders now deliver 10-14% better fuel efficiency. Swift 3-cylinder returns 24.8 kmpl ARAI. Baleno moved to 3-cylinder in the 2026 facelift.

PROS OF 4-CYLINDER:
Smoother idle, less vibration. Better low-speed refinement. More relaxed city driving experience.

CONS OF 4-CYLINDER:
Lower fuel efficiency. Higher running costs. Being phased out across the industry.

Which would you pick - refinement or mileage?



#4Cylinder #Hatchback #MarutiWagonR #Hyundaii20 #Grandi10Nios #CarBuyingGuide #IndiaCars

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Tata Curvv Series X is here with more features, more premium touches and a stronger value proposition across the range.

Prices start at ₹9.99 lakh
6 variants from Smart X to Accomplished X+
10.25-inch HARMAN infotainment
R-Comfort seats with passive ventilation
Panoramic sunroof and 360° surround view on Creative X+
Wider #DARK availability
1.2L petrol and 1.5L diesel powertrain options
7-speed DCA available on select variants
5-star safety proposition

Which Curvv Series X variant would you pick?

#TataCurvv #CurvvSeriesX #TataMotors #TataSUV #SUV #SUVIndia #IndianCars

@tatamotorsofficial

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Kia has officially unveiled the first images of the India-spec Sorento, and production has now commenced at its Anantapur facility.

Key highlights:

- First locally produced Sorento has rolled off the production line
- Built in India, for India
- Kia's premium flagship three-row SUV
- Kia's first hybrid SUV with AWD in India
- Diesel powertrain will also be available
- AI Assistant powered by Live Generative AI
- First Kia model globally to introduce Live Generative AI
- Dynamic, conversational AI interactions with access to real-time and continuously updated information

Pre-bookings already open
Official India launch: 4 September 2026

The Kia Sorento marks a major expansion of Kia India's premium SUV portfolio.

Will you choose the Hybrid AWD or Diesel version?

‪@KiaInd‬

#Kia #KiaSorento #Sorento #KiaIndia #HybridSUV #AWD #DieselSUV #PremiumSUV #ThreeRowSUV

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Škoda Superb is expected to launch in India in H1 2027.

Key highlights:

2.0 TDI diesel engine
110 kW
360 Nm torque
7-speed DSG
Front-wheel drive
LED Matrix Headlamps
LED tail lamps with dynamic blinkers
18-inch alloy wheels
Cognac leather interior trim
Front seats with massage, ventilation and heating
Power adjustment with memory function
Rear Sleep Package and sunblinds
32.77 cm infotainment system
Canton sound system
360 Area View Camera
10 airbags
Progressive Dynamic Steering
Dynamic Chassis Control
Level 2 ADAS functions

Would you wait for the Superb, or buy a luxury SUV instead?

@skodaindia
#Skoda #SkodaSuperb #Superb #SkodaIndia #LuxurySedan #ExecutiveSedan #Diesel #TDI #DSG

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Meet the new BE 6 SPORTEQ - bringing more tech, more performance and a completely new pricing structure.

Here’s what’s new:

- 3-Screen Coast-to-Coast Cockpit
- Google Gemini-powered TEQ_Talk
- Drift Mode
- Acceleration Boost
- Digital Car Key
- Personalised tailgate display

And then comes the pricing! 

The BE 6 SPORTEQ range starts at ₹19.45 lakh, while the BaaS option brings the starting price down to ₹11.45 lakh.

Battery usage charge: ₹3.75/km

But Mahindra isn't stopping there! The BE 6 lineup also gets the SPORTEQ Launch Edition and Formula E Freedom Edition. 

Swipe through for the COMPLETE variant-wise price list across the 59 kWh, 70 kWh and 79 kWh battery options. 

So, which one would YOU pick?

ONE at ₹19.45 lakh?
THREE+?
Or the 79 kWh Launch Edition?

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#Mahindra #MahindraBE6 #BE6 #BESPORTeq #ElectricSUV #ElectricCars #EVIndia #MahindraEV #MahindraElectric

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1 month ago (edited) | [YT] | 511

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Mahindra Scorpio gets a PICKUP avatar!

Mahindra has unveiled the Scorpio Lifestyler, taking the iconic Scorpio formula in a completely new direction.

From its rugged stance and lifestyle-focused design to the practicality of a pickup bed, this is Mahindra's attempt to take the Scorpio badge beyond the traditional SUV space.

Here are some key technical details :

- Platform: Scorpio N-based ladder-frame architecture
- Body Style: Double-cab lifestyle pickup
- Engine: 2.2-litre diesel engine
- Gearbox: 6-speed manual / 6-speed automatic
- Drivetrain: 4WD with shift-on-the-fly capability
- Drive Modes: Normal, Grass-Gravel-Snow, Mud-Rut and Sand

The production-ready pickup is based on Mahindra's earlier Global Pik Up concept and is positioned as a rival to the Toyota Hilux and Isuzu D-Max V-Cross. Mahindra has also announced an India launch timeline of by April 2027, with the entry price expected to be below ₹19.79 lakh.

The big question now: Would YOU buy a Scorpio pickup in India, over Toyota Hilux?

Would the Scorpio Lifestyler be a better lifestyle pickup than the Toyota Hilux or Isuzu D-Max V-Cross? Let us know in the comments!

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#Mahindra #MahindraScorpio #ScorpioLifestyler #PickupTruck #LifestylePickup #ScorpioN #MahindraCars

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1 month ago (edited) | [YT] | 2,459

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New KIA SELTOS price starts @ 10.99 Lakhs
- 160 PS Turbo Power starts @ 13.89 Lakhs
- COUPLER to COUPLER free CAR
- ADAS is optional

#Kia #NewSeltos

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8 months ago | [YT] | 645

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Back in 2018-2019, big media houses and select influencers were invited to test-drive new car launches. Regular people had to trust those reviews, but we knew the public wasn’t getting the real information they needed. So, we came up with "Ownership Reviews/Experiences" to show what car buyers actually think, the pros and cons after using the car, and honest reports. With this goal, we worked hard, reached out to people, and created this series, which everyone loved. Many car owners came forward back then, and we saw a clear difference between media reviews and real owner feedback.

After COVID, this became a trend. It was easy for influencers to copy since the owners did the talking. Even people with no car knowledge started YouTube channels just for ownership reviews. Many creators jumped in without a clear purpose, and over time, it became so common that it lost its value. Still, we kept going.

But now, it’s disheartening to hear that some creators are making fake ownership reviews for brands. They arrange a car from the brand, put a fake "owner" in front of it, and film. Some influencers get brands to provide lists of owners and then contact them. Others even bother owners through dealerships right after delivery. Two years ago, someone from PR asked me, "Do you hire owners or are they real?" I proudly showed them your email requests and shut them down. Auto brands are now using ownership reviews to create positive buzz for their cars.

We’re proud that our channel has always shown real owners, and we’ll keep it that way. You’ll always get honest information.

We need your support: if you ever feel like sharing your car experience—good or bad—through our DDS channel, please reach out on ravi@thedds.in without any hesitation. If we can cover new launches quickly, it’ll help potential buyers a lot. They can know the real story before spending lakhs of rupees. Also, we want to know: do ownership reviews still feel relevant to you? Or should we create long-term reports on cars instead? Please share your thoughts. Our goal is the same as it was back then because we respect the valuable time you give to our audience.

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2018-2019 की बात है जब नई गाड़ियों के लॉन्च के लिए बड़े मीडिया हाउस और कुछ चुनिंदा इन्फ्लुएंसर्स को पहले टेस्ट ड्राइव के लिए बुलाया जाता था। आम लोगों को मजबूरन उन रिव्यूज पर भरोसा करना पड़ता था, लेकिन हम जानते थे कि जनता को जो जानकारी चाहिए, वो मिल नहीं रही थी। इसलिए हमने "Ownership Reviews/Experiences" शुरू किया, ताकि कार खरीदने वालों की सोच, गाड़ी इस्तेमाल करने के बाद की अच्छी-बुरी बातें और सच्ची रिपोर्ट सामने आए। इस मकसद के साथ हमने खूब मेहनत की, लोगों तक पहुंचे, और ये सीरीज बनाई, जो सबको बहुत पसंद आई। उस समय कई कार ओनर्स आगे आए, और हमें मीडिया रिव्यूज और असली ओनर फीडबैक में बड़ा फर्क दिखा।

कोविड के बाद ये एक ट्रेंड बन गया। इन्फ्लुएंसर्स के लिए इसे कॉपी करना आसान था क्योंकि बोलना तो ओनर को था। जिन्हें गाड़ियों की कोई जानकारी नहीं थी, उन्होंने भी सिर्फ ओनरशिप रिव्यूज के दम पर यूट्यूब चैनल शुरू कर दिए। कई क्रिएटर्स बिना किसी मकसद के इस दिशा में चलते रहे, और कुछ समय बाद ये इतना आम हो गया कि इसका असर कम हो गया। फिर भी, हमने ये सिलसिला जारी रखा।

लेकिन अब ये जानकर बहुत बुरा लग रहा है कि कुछ क्रिएटर्स ब्रांड्स के कहने पर नकली ओनरशिप रिव्यूज बना रहे हैं। वे ब्रांड से गाड़ी लाते हैं, किसी नकली "ओनर" को गाड़ी के सामने खड़ा करते हैं, और वीडियो बना लेते हैं। कुछ इन्फ्लुएंसर्स ब्रांड्स से ओनर्स की लिस्ट मांगकर उन्हें ढूंढ लेते हैं। कुछ तो डीलरशिप के जरिए डिलीवरी के बाद ओनर्स को परेशान करते हैं। दो साल पहले एक पीआर वाले ने मुझसे पूछा था, "क्या आप ओनर्स को किराए पर लाते हैं या वो असली हैं?" मैंने गर्व से आपके ईमेल रिक्वेस्ट दिखाकर उसकी बोलती बंद कर दी थी। ऑटो ब्रांड्स अब गाड़ियों की अच्छी इमेज बनाने के लिए ओनरशिप रिव्यूज का सहारा ले रहे हैं।

हमें हमेशा इस बात का गर्व रहेगा कि हमारे चैनल पर आपने हमेशा असली ओनर्स देखे हैं, और आगे भी देखेंगे। आपको सही जानकारी मिलती रहेगी।

हमें बस आपका इतना साथ चाहिए कि जब भी आपको लगे कि DDS चैनल के जरिए अपनी गाड़ी का अनुभव—चाहे अच्छा हो या बुरा—लोगों के साथ शेयर करना है, तो हमसे जरूर संपर्क करें ravi@thedds.in पर । अगर हम नई लॉन्च गाड़ियों को जल्दी कवर कर पाएं, तो ये संभावित खरीददारों के लिए बहुत मददगार होगा। वे लाखों रुपये खर्च करने से पहले सच्ची जानकारी जान पाएंगे। साथ ही, हमें ये भी जानना है: क्या ओनरशिप रिव्यूज अब भी आपके लिए जरूरी लगते हैं? या फिर हम गाड़ियों की लंबे समय की रिपोर्ट बनाकर दें? अपनी राय जरूर बताएं। हमारा मकसद वही है जो पहले था, क्योंकि हम आपके उस कीमती समय का सम्मान करते हैं जो आप हमारी जनता के लिए निकालते हैं।

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Note - After a long break, we are excited to restart our Q&A series, where we will provide meaningful answers to your questions, whether they are about new cars or used cars. Don’t forget to share your questions with us! Most of the Q&A sessions will be published on our other channel, DDS Unfiltered. Stay tuned!

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1 year ago | [YT] | 2,226

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Maruti Suzuki Dzire scores higher than Slavia and Virtus in crash test, could become India's safest sedan, but… - shorturl.at/iChjO

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