Automotive companies and products gain quick popularity, especially if there is a new launch or when something interesting has been seen. In December, there have been multiple launches and vehicles that were unveiled, while a few interesting vehicles have also been spotted testing, hinting at their launch. Here are the topics that have been trending on Google.
Kia Syros
Kia knows one way to make an entry — with a bang! The Seltos was a massive success for Kia, prompting other vehicle launches such as the Sonet, Carens, and the Carnival. Now, the latest to make an entry with a big bang is the Syros, which was unveiled a few days ago. The Kia Syros will sit in between the Sonet and Seltos in the carmaker’s lineup and bookings for the same will begin next month.
The Kia Syros features a distinctive design language with vertically-stacked headlights, an L-shaped tail lamp, flush door handles, skid plates at the front and rear, and flared wheel arches. Powering the Kia Syros will be a 118bhp turbo petrol engine mated to a manual or a DCT gearbox, or a 114bhp 1.5-litre diesel mill mated to a manual or a torque converter automatic.
Honda SP 125
Honda launched the updated 2025 SP 125 in India at Rs 91,771 onwards, ex-showroom. The motorcycle gets design tweaks for 2025, giving it a slightly more aggressive, sporty look, while the motorcycle is available in new colour options as well: Pearl Igneous Black, Matt Axis Grey Metallic, Pearl Siren Blue, Imperial Red Metallic, and Matt Marvel Blue Metallic.
The new 2025 Honda SP 125 gets a TFT instrument console with Bluetooth connectivity, navigation, and voice assistance. The commuter also gets a type-C charging port. Powering the motorcycle is a 124cc, single-cylinder air-cooled engine mated to a five-speed gearbox which makes 10.7bhp and 10.9Nm of torque.
Bajaj Chetak
Bajaj updated the Chetak completely under its skin. While it retails the classic design, the scooter gets a new chassis with a longer wheelbase, a lower seat, more storage, an updated TFT instrument console with phone connectivity options, music control, and much more. The changes to the new Chetak are comprehensive.
However, the biggest change is the battery pack. The electric scooter now gets a 3.5kWh battery pack with a claimed IDC range of 153km. Bajaj has also repositioned the battery pack and other components to the floorboard, while the battery pack itself can be charged from 0–80 percent in 3 hours with the help of an onboard charger.
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara 7-seater
Maruti Suzuki revived the Grand Vitara name with its mid-size SUV that shares its platform with Toyota. The five-seater has seen decent success and banking on that, Maruti Suzuki is looking at a 7-seater version and the same has been spotted testing. Under heavy camo, the seven-seater version of the Grand Vitara seems to draw design inspiration from Maruti e Vitara.
There are not many details of the vehicles apart from the spy shots, which reveal the interior as well, which gets a free-standing infotainment system. Engine specifications are unknown at the moment and there is a high chance that Maruti Suzuki can use the 1.5-litre hybrid engine to power the seven-seater.
Hero Xpulse 200 Dakar edition
Hero MotoCorp is a leading team in the Dakar Rally and ahead of the event scheduled for next month, the company has launched the Dakar edition of the Xpulse 200. The motorcycle gets a distinctive paint job inspired by the Hero rally bikes and gets a Dakar logo on the fuel tank. This could be the last version of the Xpulse 200 before Hero launches the new Xpulse 210 with a more powerful engine.
The Hero Xpulse 200 Dakar edition gets long travel forks with adjustability, a monoshock at the rear, a massive 270mm ground clearance, a 21-18 wire-spoke wheel setup, and an LCD instrument cluster. The Dakar edition Xpulse 200 also gets three ABS modes and power is drawn from an 18.9bhp single-cylinder engine mated to a five-speed gearbox.
