#ODRecap: New Innova brochure leaked, 2016 Beijing Motor Show, Creta petrol AT launched, 2017 EcoSport spied
New Toyota Innova Crysta brochure leaked in IndiaThe all-new Toyota Innova Crysta is expected to reach showrooms sometime in May 2016. Ahead of it's official launch, the Innova Crysta's brochure has been leaked online. Toyota had unveiled the Innova Crysta at the Auto Expo 2016. It is based on the TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) and gets an all-new 2.4-litre diesel engine. We expect it to be priced between Rs 15 lakh to Rs 21 lakh. Read more about the upcoming new Toyota Innova Crysta here.
Volkswagen T-Prime Concept GTE was revealed at the 2016 Beijing Motor Show. The T-Prime Concept GTE is aimed to be the German car giant's next premium SUV offering. The Volkswagen T-Prime Concept GTE is a plug-in hybrid, all-wheel drive luxury SUV which is powered by both, a petrol engine and an electric motor. Read more on the new T-Prime Concept GTE here
Porsche 718 Cayman line revealedThe 718 Cayman will now come with to new engine options – a 2.0l for the base and a 2.4l for the S variant. While the 2.0l is good for 300PS and 380Nm, the 2.4l unit puts out 350PS and 420Nm. It gets a revised suspension geometry, improvement in the directness of the steering rack, bigger brakes and wider rear wheels. Expect the 718 Cayman to arrive into India later this year. Read more about the 718 Cayman here
Hyundai launches automatic variant for petrol Creta in India at Rs 14.50 lakhIn an effort to further affirm their dominance in the segment, the company has launched the Hyundai Creta with an automatic transmission for the SX+ variant, making it the only automatic petrol in its segment. The automatic gets all the features of the SX+ variant, including rear parking camera and sensors, push start button and fully automatic climate control. Read more about Hyundai's new addition here.
2017 Ford EcoSport spiedNew spyshots have surfaced online that hints of the EcoSport getting for a major facelift in 2017. What you see here are test mules that were snapped on US soil. The EcoSport isn't sold stateside, but the model caught on test looks likely to mark the CUV's debut in that market. There are no concrete timelines on when the new EcoSport hits showrooms, but looking at the pace of development, mid or late 2017 seems likely. Get more details of the 2017 Ford EcoSport here.