New cars

South Korean carmaker Hyundai has introduced Hyundai i20 N Line in India with a sportier look. The new i20 comes with only automatic transmission and is powered by 1.0-litre, three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that generates 120hp and 172Nm torque. Besides, it offers a 7-speaker Bose sound system, wireless phone charging, six airbags, a rear-view parking camera, and new voice recognition functions. The car could cost around Rs 12 lakh. 

Mahindra has announced the global debut of the XUV700 with its new logo on August 14. The automotive manufacturer will offer a 2.0 litre petrol engine with a powerful 200hp and a 2.2 litre diesel engine with185hp of the XUV. Both manual and automatic versions will be offered. The car also offers a new grille, alloy wheels, Apple CarPlay connectivity, Amazon Alex virtual assistant, and more.

Honda has confirmed the launch of the Honda Amaze facelift in India on August 18. The car comes with a 1.2-liter petrol engine producing 90hp and a 1.5-liter diesel engine offering 100hp. Besides, it will be available with new alloy wheels, revised grille, and tail-lights, a LED projector headlights. Offline booking starts at Rs 21,000 and online at Rs 5,000, but the price is yet to be disclosed.

One of the most luxurious and the safest cars, the Mercedes-Benz S680 Guard 4Matic has been introduced in the international market. The S680 Guard is a full-size sedan that comes with a twin-turbocharged 6.0-litre V12 engine and produces 640hp and 830Nm of torque. Besides, the company offers ballistic protection, an in-built oxygen tank, hydraulic windows, digital screens. However, It's expected to come in India over Rs 2 crore.