India’s auto sector is buzzing with major updates this month. Skoda achieves a record-breaking sales milestone, Volkswagen opens bookings for its performance-packed Tiguan R-Line, and Hyundai enhances the Alcazar with wireless smartphone connectivity. Here’s a quick look at the latest developments driving excitement in the automotive world.
Skoda Registers Its Record Sales in India
Celebrating 25 years in India, Skoda has registered its highest-ever monthly sales, delivering 7,422 units in March 2025. The surge is largely attributed to the newly launched Kylaq sub-4-metre SUV, which shares its platform with the larger Slavia sedon and Kushaq SUV. With over 15,000 pending orders, the company plans to ramp up production to meet demand by next month.
Booking for the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Now Open
Volkswagen has begun pre-bookings for its new flagship SUV in India, Tiguan R-Line SUV in India. The performance focussed SUV was announced earlier this year, along with the upcoming Golf GTI. Powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine and equipped with 4MOTION AWD and Level 2 ADAS features, the Euro-NCAP 5-star rated SUV comes with nine airbags and a sportier design.
Hyundai Alcazar Gets Wireless Smartphone Connectivity
The Hyundai has introduced wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support on the Alcazar via a new USB wired-to-wireless adapter. This feature is now standard on Prestige, Platinum, and Signature variants across both petrol and diesel models, priced between ₹17.22 lakh and ₹21.59 lakh (ex-showroom).
