Your weekly dose of car updates: Tata Harrier, Nissan Kicks, New Wagon R launched

The first month of 2019 is at a close and to round off the first 30 days of this year, we have had four launches in three days and these are the highlights of this week.

New generation Maruti Suzuki Wagon R launched in India at Rs 4.19 lakhs
Maruti has finally lifted the wraps off its 2019 Maruti Suzuki Wagon R, which was just launched in India at Rs 4.19 lakhs (ex-showroom). There are seven variants, six colour options and for the first time, the option to choose from two different powertrains for the Japanese automaker’s iconic tallboy.

Tata Harrier now available in India at Rs 12.69 lakhs
Tata’s new flagship SUV, the Harrier, has been launched in India at Rs 12.69 lakhs. Tata is only offering it as a diesel and there are four variants, with manual transmission only. We have driven the Harrier and you can read our Harrier First Drive Review over here.

Nissan Kicks range now available in India with prices starting at Rs 9.55 lakhs
Nissan’s foray into the entry-level premium SUV segment has begun with the Kicks SUV. The range is priced in the region of Rs 9.55 lakhs to Rs 14.65 lakhs and there are both petrol and diesel engine options. Unique to the Kicks is 360 degree surround camera and a new company backed leasing plan.

Mercedes V-Class launched in India at Rs 68.40 lakhs
The much awaited Mercedes-Benz V-Class has been launched in India for a price of Rs 68.40 lakhs (ex-showroom, India).  There are two variants- Expression (extra-long wheelbase) and Exclusive (wheelbase) as well as four colour options.

Maruti Baleno facelift details leaked
Ahead of its launch, the updates to the Maruti Baleno have been leaked. It is a mid-life update for the Indo-Japanese automaker’s premium hatchback which includes a new face as well as some updated features in the cabin.