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oi-Oneindia Staff
With Diwali approaching, automobile manufacturers are stepping up their efforts to attract buyers with refreshed models, new features and wider choices. On 6 October, Honda Cars India, Skoda Auto India and Triumph Motorcycles announced new products across different segments, giving festive-season customers more options to consider.
Honda Cars India, Skoda Auto India, and Triumph Motorcycles launched updated models like the Elevate SUV, Slavia sedan, and Bonneville T4 motorcycles on October 6, offering enhanced styling, technology, and features for the festive season.
The latest launches include the New Honda Elevate, the new Skoda Slavia and the Triumph Bonneville T40, T40 Black and T4. While the products target different buyers, all three bring a mix of updated styling, new technology and additional convenience features.
Honda Elevate Gets A Bolder Makeover
Honda Cars India unveiled the New Elevate with a stronger and more rugged design. The SUV gets a new Bold Mesh Grille, Tri-Bar Signature LED Position Lights, a full-width connected LED tail lamp and new 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels.
The cabin has also received several upgrades, including a dual-tone Ivory-Black theme, premium leather upholstery, front and rear ventilated seats, ambient lighting and USB-C charging ports. A 360-degree surround-view camera, power-adjustable front seats and an electric parking brake are also available.
The Elevate continues with the 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine, offered with a six-speed manual and CVT automatic transmission. Prices start at ₹11.80 lakh and go up to ₹18.40 lakh, ex-showroom Delhi.
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New Skoda Slavia Brings More Technology
Skoda has also refreshed its popular Slavia sedan, with prices starting at ₹9.99 lakh. The new model gets updated LED headlamps and taillamps, new alloy wheels and refreshed interiors.
One of the biggest additions is the segment-first rear-seat massage function on higher variants. The Slavia also gets a 360-degree Area View camera, Park Pilot, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and an AI Assistant powered by Google Cloud.
The sedan is available with the 1.0 TSI engine with a six-speed manual or new eight-speed torque converter automatic. The more powerful 1.5 TSI is paired with a seven-speed DSG automatic. Prices rise to ₹18.84 lakh for the top-spec Monte Carlo 1.5 TSI DSG.
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Triumph Takes The Bonneville To More Riders
The festive-season action is not limited to cars. Triumph Motorcycles has introduced the Bonneville T40, T40 Black and T4, bringing the iconic Bonneville design to a wider group of Indian riders.
The motorcycles use a new 350cc TR Series engine producing 29 PS and 31 Nm. The T40 and T40 Black get a four-inch circular TFT display, smartphone connectivity, navigation, five riding modes, cruise control and lean-sensitive cornering ABS and traction control.
The Bonneville T40 and T40 Black are priced at ₹2,79,999, while the Bonneville T4 costs ₹2,54,999, ex-showroom Delhi. Bookings open on October 7 at 4:30 pm, with T40 deliveries expected from November and T4 deliveries from January 2027.
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Festive Season Brings More Choices
The arrival of these models highlights how manufacturers are using the festive period to refresh their portfolios and attract customers. Honda is targeting SUV buyers with the updated Elevate, Skoda is strengthening its premium sedan offering with the new Slavia, while Triumph is expanding its modern-classic motorcycle range.
For buyers planning a vehicle purchase around Diwali, the latest launches bring more than just new designs. Updated safety equipment, connected technology, comfort features and additional powertrain choices are increasingly becoming important parts of the festive-season buying decision.
