The Renault-Nissan Alliance is one of the best examples of cross-cultural collaboration within the automotive industry worldwide. Since 1999, the strategic cooperation of two very different market players has never ceased to shake and reshape the globally automotive industry with shared technologies, economies of scale and coordinated market strategies. Now the Alliance, which has expanded to include Mitsubishi Motors, oversees eight major automotive brands, is one of the largest automotive groups in the world in terms of sales volume. 

From Rescue to Revolutionary Partnership History

The Founding Era (1999-2003)

The Renault-Nissan Alliance was born out of a time of crisis for Nissan. In 1999, the Japanese carmaker was on the verge of collapse and was seeking a strategic partner worldwide. On March 27, 1999 in Tokyo, Louis Schweitzer of Renault and Yoshikazu Hanawa of Nissan concluded the historic Alliance agreement, with Renault purchasing a 36.8% equity stake in Nissan Motor for around $3.5 billion. That deal also involved the sale of a 15.2% share in Nissan Diesel and the divestiture of Nissan’s five financial units.​

Alliance making was systematic and strategically planned. From mid-1998 to March 1999, a nine-month negotiation process, the two companies pinpointed around 20 potential synergy areas and formed 21 joint study teams to conduct feasibility studies. Carlos Ghosn – who was named President and CEO of Nissan in June, 1999 and who played a key role in formulating the turnaround strategy that saved Nissan in the early days of the alliance. 

In 2001, after Nissan’s return to financial health, the partnership reached an equilibrium with a 15% stake of Nissan in Renault and a 43.4% stake of Renault in Nissan. The two companies exchanged shares, creating the basis for a truly collaborative rather than a controlling partnership. 

Early Growth and Scale Achievement (2003-2010)

The benefits of the Alliance swiftly became evident: joint buying, shared logistics and joint part development. By 2010 the Alliance was delivering annual synergies of over €1.5 billion as a result of combined purchasing, shared warehousing, combined transportation, and harmonized customs procedures over the major markets.  

Alliance With Mitsubishi  (2011-2019)

With Mitsubishi Motors weakening and struggling in 2016, Nissan bought a majority stake in the company. The year after, the Alliance revealed its “full member” concept, enabling Mitsubishi to become part of Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi from 2017. This enabled growth of the Alliance’s global production base. The expanded Alliance was delivering €5.7 billion in annual synergies by 2017, representing a 14% increase over the previous year. 

The Alliance 2022 strategic plan, disclosed in September 2017, was expected to raise annual synergies to an aggressive €10 billion for the end of 2022. The scheme projected combined sales of more than 14 million units with revenues of $240 billion, as the three member companies shift common platform usage to cover a wider product range. 

Organizational Challenges and Transformation of the Leadership (2018-2020)

Alliance cohesion was to be greatly shaken when Carlos Ghosn was arrested in Japan in November 2018 and subsequently ousted from his executive positions at Nissan and Mitsubishi. This geopolitics crisis activated long dormant tensions between the French government’s role as shareholder and Japanese management fears of losing control.  

To help bring stability back to the partnership, Renault vowed in a legally binding commitment not to oppose the Nisan board in shareholders meetings.​

In the face of these difficulties, the Alliance unveiled an all-encompassing, €2 billion, three-year cost-cutting package in May 2020 that would slash the number of vehicle platforms from seven to four and that included a “leader-follower” system where one corporate iliad develops a technology first, and others then adopt it. The mission of this structural rethink reinvented the alliance around profits from scale rather than expansion. 

Alliance 2030: The Electric and Connected Future (2020-Present)

In January 2022, the Alliance launched its most ambitious strategic plan for the future –Alliance 2030 – with a pledge to invest €23 billion in electrification over the next five years and with goals for 35 new EV models by 2030. The green roadmap identified pure-electric and intelligent connected mobility as the two key pillars for future growth. 

How the Alliance Creates Value

1. Unprecedented Economies of Scale

The reason for the Alliance’s superiority is that it combines the buying and manufacturing power of three of the world’s largest car companies. As of 2017 it was the largest car manufacturer in the world based on light vehicle sales, assembling more than 10.6 million vehicles annually. The size of the senior from translates into tangible benefits for:

Bargaining powers: The Alliance has precise bargaining powers: against suppliers, through the Renault-Nissan Purchasing Organization (RNPO), created in 2004, managing supplier negotiations for all the three partners. This line of centralized defense significantly cuts component prices. The Common Module Family (CMF) concept tries to achieve 30 to 40 percent reduction in entry costs per vehicle, and 20 to 30 percent reduction in parts costs through massive scale economies.

Platform and component sharing: Instead of developing separately, Alliance partners create modular architecture that allows global use across different brands and vehicle categories. This saves you engineering dollars and still differentiates brands. The same underbody modules, for example, can also underpin vehicles as varied as compact cars and sport-utility vehicles, even across multiple marques. 

2. Shared Technology Development and Innovation

The Alliance pools R&D investment for capital-intensive projects that individual companies might find difficult to finance alone. Prominent areas of innovation are:

Battery and electric vehicle technologies : The Alliance has pledged to renew 220 GWh of battery production capacity worldwide by 2030. 

Nissan pioneers development of revolutionary all-solid-state battery (ASSB) technology that promises to deliver twice the energy density of current lithium-ion batteries while offering one-third the charging time. The aim is to have full-scale production of the ASSB in the mid-2028, and if the future cost target of $65 per kWh is achieved to contribute to cost competitiveness against internal combustion engines.​

Image credit: Nissan

Common EV platforms: Presently, the CMF-EV platform that has been engineered as a modular platform for 100 percent electric vehicles underpins the Nissan Ariya crossover and Renault Megane E-Tech Electric (with more than 15 models planned for launch by 2030 on this platform, totalling 1.5 million vehicles per year).

Autonomous and connected systems: The Alliance relies on its 20 years of experience in ADAS (advanced driver-assistance systems) and robotic driving to develop the next generation of safety systems. The Alliance aims in originality and development. The Alliance foresees the use of autonomous systems on 10 million vehicles for 45 models by 2026. The joint approach to innovation is exemplified by Nissan’s award-winning ProPILOT system. 

3. Geographic Market Expansion

Add to that the geography of the two companies and the Alliance combines Renault’s strength in Europe, Latin America and Russia with that of Nissan’s in the Asia-Pacific region and strong presence in North America. Mitsubishi brings more expertise to the table in the Southeast Asian region. This geographic complementarity means that:

Joint development of the market: All the three members the Alliance, namely, are focused strategically on India where vehicle development, manufacturing and sales are coordinated. A restructuring in 2025 enabled Renault to buy out its Chennai joint venture (Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Ltd) and streamline its operations.​

Common dealer networks: The Alliance manages dealer profitability and cost reduction through the shared services center and digital platform, enabling a reduction in the cost of infrastructure duplication. 

4. Financial and Operational Synergies

The Alliance generated €5.7 billion of synergies on an annual basis by 2017, which equated to around $6.6 billion of cost reductions and revenue enhancements. These synergies come from:​

Share logistics services: The Alliance achieves more than €200 million a year in logistics synergies through sharing warehouses, containers, crates, seagoing vessels, customs procedures.

Joint financial services: The Alliance’s far-reaching combined financial and bank activities allow for better credit terms and financing fees.

Cross-manufacture of vehicles: The success in commercial vehicles highlights the advantage of cross-manufacture — the Renault Kangoo/Nissan Kubistar, the Master/Nissan Interstar, and the Trafic/Nissan Primastar all share roughly 80% of parts while still distinct brands. 

Core Innovation: Common Module Family (CMF) Architecture

The Common Module Family is the Alliance’s biggest breakthrough in vehicle development efficiency. To be clear, rather than build full platforms for single vehicles, CMF applies modular design with interchangeable “Big Modules”:

The five core modules:

• Engine compartment module
• Cockpit module
• Front underbody module
• Rear underbody module
• Electrical and electronic architecture module 

These modules can be mixed and matched to build cars across segments and brands. As an example, a single underbody can be stretched and stretched again to produce a compact sedan, a mid-size sport-utility vehicle and even a large crossover simply by changing module sizes and configurations. 80% of the Alliance model launches between 2014 and 2016 will be based on shared platform and CMF standardisation.​

The CMF architecture evolved drastically towards the Alliance 2030 vision, with the aim of achieving 80% platform commonization by 2026 for the three member companies, in contrast to 60% currently. 

Present Status & Developments (2024-2025)

Nissan is Ready To Overcome Challenges

Nissan was under increasing pressure financially in 2024 with its net profit for the first half falling 93% and the carmaker announcing it was cutting tens of thousands of jobs. There were several reasons: obsolete products, battered brand image, competition from Chinese carmakers, import tariffs in the US, and costs of shifting rapidly to EVs.​

Re:Nissan Recovery Plan

Futuristic looks, a great new engine series, etc. In May 2025, Nissan’s CEO, Ivan Espinosa, presented the all-encompassing “Re:Nissan” revival strategy with a focus on achieving profitability in fiscal 2026. 

There are numerous activities to take into account including the following:­

Manufacturing restructuring: Streamlining production and slashing global capacity by 20% through cutting production plants from 17 to 10. This restructuring shift capital toward electric vehicles and autonomous technology investments. 

Cost saving: Aiming for €400 billion yen (£3.6 billion) in savings by consolidating its supplier panel to obtain higher volume from fewer suppliers and also by reducing legacy inefficiencies.​

Restructuring: Reducing top management by 20 percent, implementing a single-layer non-officer structure, and establishing a smaller, faster-moving global headquarters.

Product focus: Stopping further advanced and post-2026 development to turn 3,000 employees’ attention to cost-cutting. 

Restructured Alliance Agreement

March 2025 was a major overhaul in the Renault-Nissan alliance. The revised agreement allowed more flexibility in cross-shareholdings by reducing the lock-up obligation from 15% to 10%, thus granting more freedom to both companies in terms of shareholding. 

Renault bought 51% stake of Nissan in Renault nissan automotive India, now with this acquisition Renault got full hold on the joint venture and subsided its presence in India while $200 million to Nissan’s immediate cash. Nissan was freed from its obligation to invest in Ampere (Renault’s EV investment company) while continuing on other agreed product projects. 

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Future Vision: Alliance 2030 Roadmap

The Alliance 2030 strategic plan is the most advanced vision of the partnership’s future, built on three pillars: 

1. Electrification Leadership

The €23 billion investment pledge for the next five years backs the development of 35 new EV models by 2030. Of these, 90% will be developed against five common EV platforms which address the major global markets and covers all vehicle segments.”​

Some major EV platforms include the following:

CMF-EV: The global flagship platform is also the first to be built on with the Nissan Ariya and Renault Megane E-Tech Electric as production models

CMF-BEV: A new small car platform for the replacement of Micra EV in Europe 

Shared platforms: Shared models for all three group companies across the C-, D- and SUV segments

Battery strategy: In addition to the 220 GWh production capacity target, the Alliance has full ownership of battery hardware and software—enabling predictive health monitoring, advanced recycling protocols and second life battery applications. 

2. Connected and Autonomous Mobility

The Alliance aims for 25 million connected vehicles exchanging data through the Alliance Cloud by 2026, versus 3 million today. This connectivity enables:​ 

Software updates: Enable all customers such as you & retailers and workshop to enjoy and get more – fend off older game features with new additional features more and services, safety improvements, and personalisation of vehicles and services.

Active driver assistance system: 10 million vehicles with autonomous driving functions across 45 models in 2026 

Google ecosystem integration: The Alliance will be the first mass-market automaker to bring the Google ecosystem to vehicles with native Google Maps, Google Assistant and Google Play integration. 

3. Sustainable and Profitable Growth

Sustainable Vision 2030 is consistent to become a full supporter of a sustainable future with other goals for the environment. The Alliance targets to reach full carbon neutrality in Europe by 2040, to play its part in wider climate goals and stay competitively profitable. 

Conclusion

The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance is a unique strategic automotive collaboration, which has allowed three very different companies to achieve substantial benefits and efficiencies. A relentless focus on EVs, battery technology, software-defined vehicles and autonomous driving systems positions the Alliance to lead the transformation of the automotive industry into sustainable, connected mobility.

The Alliance 2030 roadmap with its target of 35 new EV models, 220 GWh battery capacity and 25 million connected vehicles reaffirms that the tripartite cooperation, though facing short term challenges, is still strategically committed to industry leadership in an era of unprecedented automotive change. 

Hyundai Verna Facelift is debuting during midsize sedan segment decline as the SUVs take majority of sales. Reinventing the wheel didn’t really seem to be on Hyundai’s agenda this time around, and that’s a good thing — the Korean marque is simply evolving what already works, adding some fresh design cues, some new technology and new safety features. The end result is a sedan that is not only more modern, progressive and premium than ever, but also delivers an excellent balance of comfort, performance and reliability that made the Verna one of the best-selling cars in India.  

With crisper styling, upgraded interiors, new ADAS technology, powerful yet fuel-efficient engine choices, the Verna Facelift is all set to rekindle the faith of buyers that sedans still are a very solid proposition. 

A Fresh Face for the Modern Era

Hyundai Verna Facelift isn’t meant to be a reimagining of the entire car, rather it’s about smart updates and enhancements. A basketball hoop design replaces the previous horizontal slat grille now seen in Hyundai’s luxury designs such as the Sonata that inspires the new look. The LED light bar which has been a distinctive element for Verna is retained and revamped with upgraded lighting signatures resulting in a crisper and bolder look.​

Coming to the sedan, the bonnet line has been reworked, and it adds to the overall cleaner-looking unified front-end. The bumper lines have been sharpened as well, making it look even sportier without losing none of its recognizable body. 

Inside, the Verna is treated to a new multi-layer dashboard and a revised center console that run the entire length of the cabin for a refreshed look from front to rear. New diamond-cut 16-inch alloys complete off the exterior transformation, a few variants with sleek blacked-out finishes options to add a little more sport. 

Impressive Interior That Meets Your Standards

Step into the revamped Verna and you will see that the cabin offers a good blend of upmarket features with day to day practicality. The overall design is still faithful to the winning formula of the present model, but Hyundai has added some meaningful enhancements. The infotainment system has been updated with a new touchscreen display, and there’s talk of dual 12.3-inch screens from the Venue. This would be a big boost for those who want to be connected and live the modern tech life.​

The cabin now receives upgraded trim finishes and new colour schemes that further enhance the overall sense of luxury. Hyundai has updated the well-known beige and black dual-tone interior design with a more modern look without compromising the open and airy feel making the Verna suitable for daily drives as well as long highway drives. Comfort is still the name of the game, with ventilated and heated front seats providing convenience all year long, and the power-adjustable driver’s seat making it easy for drivers of all sizes to find a perfectly ergonomic driving position.  

Connectivity features have Verna strength from the beginning, and the facelift echoes this tradition. Over 65 intelligent services, such as remote start of the engine, climate control and car diagnostics are part of the package BlueLink connected features that you can access through your smartphone or voice assistants as Alexa and Google. That is the kind of technology that turns your car into a truly smart car instead of merely a way to get around. 

Safety That Keeps a Protection Promise 

Safety is not a bargainable parameter in automotive space these days, and the Verna Facelift reaffirms Hyundai’s adherence to this ideology. The sedan still has comprehensive airbag coverage with as many as six airbags for all-round protection – driver, passenger, sides, and curtains. Higher variants also receive optional seventh airbag arrangements.­

But what really makes the Verna stand out is its Level 2 ADAS technology – Hyundai SmartSense. The system features forward collision avoidance assist which brakes for you to avoid a crash, blind-spot collision warning, which notifies you of vehicles in your blind spots, and lane keeping assistance, which assists in staying centered in your lane on the highway. These are not gimmicks — these are real security blankets that could have a genuine impact on accident prevention. 

Other safety features available are all-wheel disc brakes on turbo models, electronic stability control, hill-start assist control, ABS with brake-force distribution, and a rear parking camera with dynamic guidelines. The rigid safety structure shows that Hyundai is serious about safeguarding its passengers. 

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Engine Performance That Shouts

As for the mechanics, Verna Facelift is no different from what we know and it still sticks to the tried and tested formula. The Verna runs on a tried 1.5-litre naturally aspirated MPI petrol engine, offered in 6-speed manual and 6-speed Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) options and it produces 115 PS power and 144 Nm torque. Those looking for a livelier drive can opt for the sportier 1.5-liter turbo-GDI petrol, which makes a strong 160 PS and 253 Nm, available with either the 6-speed manual or an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.  ​

The interesting speculation is that Hyundai will offer a 1.5-litre petrol-hybrid powertrain as part of their plan to roll out eight hybrid models in various segments by 2030 or oil price dependent world market demand)~ like Toyota? This could make the Verna a rival for the Honda City e:HEV and give the drivers a greener choice without compromising on power. 

Mileage Efficiency For Unstoppable Rides

Towing capacity is important for practical purposes. Interestingly, the 1.5L MPI petrol engine bodies 18.6 kmpl in MT and 19.6 kmpl in IVT auto. The turbocharged one bumps that up to 20.0 kmpl (stick) and 20.6 kmpl (DCT automatic), so it is also a fuel efficient option for those who can pay a bit more for performance. These numbers are a good compromise of power and fuel economy, which is essential for the common Joes on the road. 

Conclusion

The Hyundai Verna Facelift is more of an evolution rather than revolution. With understated styling updates, new technology, additional safety and tried and trusted mechanical dependability, Hyundai has created a saloon that feels up to date without giving up on its practical merits. Be you daily commuter, weekend warrior or intrepid family hauler, the Verna refreshed continues to defy its obsolescence and remains among the most sensible sedan options in India.  

India’s EV revolution is about to be pushed into high gear with the launch of Maruti Suzuki’s first electric SUV — the Maruti e-Vitara, anticipated to arrive by December 2025. The e-Vitara will bring Maruti’s legendary reliability and next-generation electric technology as the country’s most trusted carmaker makes its EV debut. Built on the all-new Heartect-e platform developed jointly with Toyota, this SUV delivers the perfect balance of performance, efficiency, and safety — tailor-made for Indian roads and global aspirations. 

With a distinctly futuristic appearance and strong dual battery options promising a range of up to 500 km, the e-Vitara is intended to offer everything Indian buyers have been asking for from an electric SUV — long range, fast charging, advanced features, and Maruti’s reassurance. With aggressive styling, luxurious interiors and industry-first Level 2 ADAS safety technology, this SUV may transform the mid-size EV market. 

Built on a New Platform for Excellence

The e-Vitara is also based on the new Heartect-e platform by Maruti. This setup is ideal for electric cars. Toyota was one of the creators. The design enhances performance, reduces energy consumption and places the batteries just right. More than half of the body is made from high-strength high-tensile steel for enhanced rigidity and safety. 

Battery Options and Impressive Range

Maruti offers the e-Vitara with two battery options to cater to different needs of the buyers. 

The 49 kWh is the basic pack. It has an electric motor at the front axle. That engine produces 142 bhp and 192.5 Nm of torque. The car goes from 0 to 100 kmph in around 9.6 seconds. 

The 61 kWh pack produces 172 bhp. It retains the same 192.5 Nm of torque. This iteration does 0-100 kmph in 8.7 seconds. Most importantly, it gives you a range of over 500 km on a single charge, as per MIDC tests. 

Both battery packs use advanced Lithium Iron-Phosphate (LFP) blade cell technology supplied by BYD.

Charging Convenience

The e-Vitara supports AC and DC fast charge modes. A 61 kWh battery is recharged from 10 to 80 percent in just 45 minutes by a DC fast charger. A 7 kW AC charger takes around 9 hours for a full top up at home (10-100%). An 11 kW reduces that to about 5.5 hours. 

Maruti has launched an end-to-end charging ecosystem – ‘e for me’ – that comprises smart home chargers with remote access and plug-and-play DC fast chargers at NEXA outlets across India. 

Bold and Futuristic Design

The e-Vitara reflects Maruti’s “Crafted Futurism” stance in its bold design and seamless airflow characteristics. It measures 4,275 mm in length, 1,800 mm in width, and 1,640 mm in height, and is equipped with a 2,700 mm wheelbase, making it one of the maximum in the mid-size electric SUV category. 

Outside there are 18-inch air-flow formed alloy wheels, cool tri-slash LED daytime running light, sharp LED projector headlights, and a sleek front end with shutters that open or close depending on how you are driving. The charging port is located on the front left fender for easy access. 

Premium Interior and Advanced Features

Just step inside and you’ll be greeted by a neat dual-screen setup at the front. It sports a 10.1-inch touchscreen for infotainment along with a 10.25-inch digital dash cluster. The infotainment is connected wirelessly with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Music enthusiasts will appreciate the premium Infinity by Harman sound system. 

On the inside, the cabin shakes a chic black-and-tan color scheme. It has a stacked floating console and lights that change colors. You get cool air on front seats. Ten-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with memory function. Rear seats slide, tilt back and fold 60:40. Flat floors give you more room. A large sunroof allows fresh air in. 

Next-Generation Connectivity

The e-Vitara comes equipped with Next-Gen Suzuki Connect with 60+ smart features.Remote vehicle controls, live vehicle information, e‑Call with an SOS button, and full car monitoring via an easy-to-use mobile application.

Multiple Drive Modes for Every Situation

The e-Vitara provides the three drive modes: Eco, Normal and Sport. Choose one to suit your vibe behind the wheel. There’s a Snow mode, too for enhanced traction in inclement weather. Plus, the smart regen brakes mean you can drive one pedal. That extends your range and conserves energy. 

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Industry-Leading Safety Features

The e-Vitara prioritises safety as Maruti’s first car to come with Level 2 ADAS technology. Its ADAS suite features over 15 functions including Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Adaptive High Beam System, Automatic Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Monitoring, Active Cornering Control, Multi-Collision Braking and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. 

There are seven airbags in all versions of the e-Vitara as standard from the word go. That has a knee airbag for the driver. There’s also Electronic Stability Program, or ESP. Ventilated disc brakes at front and rear. There is an electronic parking brake (EPB) which also applies the brakes automatically. A Tyre Pressure Monitoring System monitors your tyres. The 360-degree camera works with parking sensors. And there is an Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System that warns pedestrians when you are travelling slowly. 

Variants and Expected Pricing

The e-Vitara is available in three variants: Delta, Zeta and Alpha. They all remain front-wheel drive. The Indian model doesn’t have the all-wheel-drive option you get overseas. Expected Pricing is between ₹17 lakh and ₹22.50 lakh ex-showroom, making it a rival of Tata Curvv EV, Hyundai Creta Electric, MG ZS EV, Mahindra BE 6, and VinFast VF 7. 

Made in India for the World

On 26 August 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first e-Vitara unit from Maruti’s Hansalpur plant. It’s the first step towards production at its new home. Maruti had invested ₹21,000 crore in the facility. It can produce 7,50,000 units per annum.

Why the e-Vitara Stands Out

The Maruti e-Vitara has some real advantages. It begins with the rock-solid Maruti Suzuki brand, known for reliable cars, massive after-sales network and great value for money. Not to mention, it offers a real 500+ km range, which mitigates the top concern for people looking at EVs in India. And its reasonable price makes it accessible to more buyers than those flashy electric SUVs. 

With Level 2 ADAS and 7 airbags, the full safety package makes it one of the safest cars in its class. Premium features, roomy cab and cutting-edge technology mean it doesn’t skimp on comfort or convenience. 

Conclusion

The Maruti e-Vitara signifies a quantum leap for electric vehicles in India. This is the top automaker’s first EV. It combines leading EV technology a strong driving range with a comprehensive set of safety tools and the trusted build quality of Maruti. The release is December 2025. This vehicle will simplify EV ownership for the Indian people. It also shows India’s world-class car making capability. 

Families seeking greener travel options without compromising on space, useful tech, and worry-free driving will also find the Maruti e-Vitara a compelling choice. It combines a good driving range, fast charging, the best safety equipment, premium features and probably low running costs. This makes it a crucial electric car launch in India’s car industry. 

If you have been waiting for Nissan to do something more substantial in India, get ready. The Japanese car maker is set to launch not one but two all new cars in two months – and believe me, these are cars that will make heads turn and take on some of the most popular cars on the Indian roads today. It’s the Nissan Gravity MPV and the Nissan Tekton SUV and honestly, these launches may just be what Indian families and SUV lovers have been waiting for.

Nissan’s Big Comeback Plan for the Indian Market

First up is the Nissan Gravite, which arrives January 2026. Nissan’s take on the family-car chat is genuinely useful. Imagine the middle class Indian family on the hunt for a seven seater, and who doesn’t send you into bankruptcy. 

Gravity MPV — Affordable 7-Seater That Finally Makes Sense

The seven-seater Gravite is available from around ₹6 lakh, making it one of the lowest-priced automatic seven-seaters in the market. That’s pretty impressive, especially since the MPV segment always seems to be a squeeze for buyers on a budget. Based on the proven CMF-A architecture that it shares with the Renault Triber, the Gravite has no intentions of breaking the mould—and that’s quite alright.

Although Nissan has applied a fresh Japanese design language, it’s essentially taken an old, dependable platform. The bonnet is scooped, adding character, and the front is more assertive, featuring Nissan’s V-Motion grille. The flanks display slender, toned shapes that make this small the look of the the more premium surprisingly the tags looks. The rear is? Sharp and clean, with C-shaped styling cues that tie the whole design together.

Engine & Transmission Options

Gravite gets the familiar BE powertrain, Under its hood, the Gravite will be powered by the familiar 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine producing 72 hp. So maybe that doesn’t get your blood pumping, but here’s the kicker—it’s mated either a five-speed manual or an automated manual transmission (AMT). This is huge because AMT automatics in seven-seaters are usually reserved for cars that cost a lot more. You’re getting an automatic family hauler without the fancy DCT price tag. 

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Comfort & Family-Focused Practicality

Its three rows of realistic seats are better suited for seven adults than five, which is outstanding in this segment (and for the record, even the normally cramped third row here is not too bad). Add good levels of equipment, some new trim options and you have a car that really does tick the ‘value for money’ box. Nissan is expanding its dealer network with 200 touchpoints specially for these launches, which means you will get proper after-sales support even in Tier-2 cities. 

Tekton SUV — A Serious New Player in the Midsize SUV Segment

Well, if you’re not a fan of the people carrier and have your sights set on that succulent midsize SUV market, gear up. Nissan Tekton release date The Tekton will officially release in February 2026 with a price tag around that of the Hyundai Creta, Tata Sierra, and Maruti Suzuki Victoria.

CMF-B Platform & Patrol-Inspired Rugged Styling

This is not some rebadged castoff. Built on the modern CMF-B platform (which also underpins the new Renault Duster) and developed specifically for Indian roads, the Tekton.

The exterior design is based on Nissan’s iconic Patrol SUV, meaning it has real rugged DNA. From the teaser images, we can see the connected LED DRL arrangement at the front and a muscular bonnet with connected LED tail-light unit at the rear. That’s a vehicle that feels purposeful and premium, and yet it will be priced competitively. 

Engine Options, Turbo Power & Future-Ready Hybrid Plans

What about engines? The main engine on offer would be a lively 1.3-litre turbo-petrol with a 1.0-litre turbo variant for cost-conscious consumers also possibly on the cards. There are even rumors of a strong-hybrid powertrain joining the line-up at a later date, as with the new Duster. Which means a car that’s ready for the future, with none of the EV sticker shock—at least not at first.

Interior Design

The inside is where things get interesting. Think: a three-tone dash; digital driver’s display; a large touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; ventilated front seats; a sunroof; and a real 360-degree camera system. Safety? Six airbags as standard, ABS, EBD, blind-spot monitoring – all the boxes you would expect ticked.

With a price band of ₹11 lakh to ₹19 lakh (ex-showroom), it is placed right in the middle of the scorching competition, and this means Nissan is making a serious effort to win customers and not merely retaining existing ones. 

Conclusion

Nissan has been rather silent in India for quite some time now, but this two-front assault with the Gravite and Tekton definitely signals a comeback. They are filling two huge holes in the market—cheap family cars and midsize SUVs that can actually compete. The Gravite rivals the Maruti Ertiga and the Renault Triber, while the Tekton goes toe-to-toe where the profit margins are the healthiest.

With 200 new dealer touch points coming on stream, technical and warranty support, and the engineering might of the Renault-Nissan alliance behind them, these are more than just launches – they are statements of intent. 

Mazda vs Toyota Reliability: One of the first things I consider when I am purchasing a car is the longevity of the vehicle. Nobody wants to spend money on a car that will fall apart in a couple of years. Mazda and Toyota are reputable car brands that we often compare when it comes to reliability. Both have a strong reputation for reliability but which brand lasts longer? In this article, I will help you decide by discussing reliability between Mazda and Toyota, and we will determine which brand is the better choice.

Overview of Toyota vs Mazda Reliability

Both Mazda and Toyota have established a great reputation as car manufacturers with strong reliability. Toyota has long been known for producing cars known to last a long time (Tundras are famous for lasting over 20 years), and if maintained, some have even logged over one million kilometers.

Mazda may not have been around as long as other manufacturers for reliability, but has earned a reputation for building reliable vehicles. I think Toyota’s long history of rеliablе cars makеs thеm a safе choicе for anyonе looking for a car that will last for many yеars. Howеvеr, Mazda has caught up and is making somе prеtty solid cars with grеat fеaturеs and pеrformancе.

Toyota Rеliability: Built to Last

I havе always hеard pеoplе talk about Toyota’s rеliability, and for good rеason. Toyota cars arе known for thеir long-lasting pеrformancе. Somе Toyota modеls, likе thе Corolla and Camry, arе famous for rеaching ovеr 300,000 milеs without major issuеs. Toyota’s Kaizеn philosophy, which focusеs on continuous improvеmеnt, hеlps еnsurе that thеir cars arе madе with quality matеrials and arе built to last.

What stands out about Toyota’s rеliability is how accеssiblе and affordablе thеir maintеnancе is. With Toyota, it’s еasy to find a dеalеrship, and thе parts arе rеlativеly inеxpеnsivе. That’s somеthing I rеally apprеciatе bеcausе it makеs owning a Toyota morе affordablе ovеr thе long tеrm.

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Mazda Rеliability: A Nеw Challеngеr

Whilе Toyota is thе king of rеliability, Mazda is not far bеhind. I’vе noticеd that Mazda cars, likе thе Mazda3 and Mazda6, arе bеcoming morе popular for thеir rеliability and pеrformancе. Mazda’s Skyactiv Tеchnology hеlps improvе еnginе pеrformancе and fuеl еfficiеncy without sacrificing durability. Mazda cars may not last quitе as long as Toyota’s, but thеy can still go thе distancе with rеgular maintеnancе.

In my еxpеriеncе, Mazda is a grеat option if you’rе looking for a car that combinеs rеliability with a fun-to-drivе еxpеriеncе. Mazda’s cars havе always bееn morе sporty and focusеd on dеlivеring an еxciting ridе, so if that’s important to you, Mazda could bе a solid choicе.

Mazda vs Toyota Maintеnancе Costs

Whеn I look at maintеnancе costs, Toyota wins in tеrms of affordability. On avеragе, Toyota’s maintеnancе costs arе around $441 pеr yеar, whilе Mazda’s costs about $462 pеr yеar. This isn’t a hugе diffеrеncе, but ovеr timе, thosе еxtra dollars can add up. Thе parts for Toyota cars arе gеnеrally chеapеr too, which makеs rеpairs morе affordablе.

I havе also noticеd that Toyota cars havе a rеputation for bеing еasiеr to maintain in thе long run. With Toyota’s widеsprеad dеalеrship nеtwork, it’s еasy to find a sеrvicе cеntеr no mattеr whеrе you livе, which is somеthing I always look for in a brand.

Rеsalе Valuе: Which Brand Holds Its Valuе Bеttеr?

Onе thing I always think about whеn buying a car is rеsalе valuе. Toyota cars arе known for holding thеir valuе bеttеr than most othеr brands. Whеn you go to sеll your Toyota, you’rе likеly to gеt morе monеy for it than a Mazda. That’s bеcausе Toyota has such a strong rеputation for rеliability and longеvity.

Mazda cars do hold thеir valuе, but not as much as Toyota. Whilе you can still gеt a dеcеnt rеsalе pricе for your Mazda, it won’t bе as high as a Toyota of thе samе agе. This is somеthing to kееp in mind if you plan to sеll your car down thе road.

Which Brand Has Bеttеr Warranty Covеragе?

Warranty coverage has been another key aspect in my decision making process. Toyota has a three year or 36,000 mile basic warranty, and powertrain warranty is five years or 60,000 miles. Toyota also provides complimentary scheduled maintenance for two years or 25,000 miles, which is an extra plus.

Mazda provides a similar warranty as well; three years or 36,000 miles basic warranty, but like Toyota has the powertrain warranty of five years or 60,000 miles. Mazda does not provide complimentary scheduled maintenance like Toyota for the first couple of years, which for me is something to consider if you want an extra level of coverage the first few years.

Longеvity: Toyota vs Mazda in Rеal-Lifе Usе

In my еxpеriеncе, Toyota cars tеnd to last longеr than Mazda cars. Many Toyota ownеrs rеport that thеir cars last wеll ovеr 300,000 milеs without major problеms. Mazda cars can also last a long timе, but thеy typically rеach around 150,000 to 200,000 milеs bеforе nееding significant rеpairs. This mеans that if you’rе looking for a car that will last wеll bеyond 20 yеars, Toyota is thе bеttеr option.

Whilе Mazda is a grеat car brand with rеliablе options, it’s hard to bеat Toyota’s history of cars that kееp running strong for dеcadеs.

Which Brand Should You Choosе?

So, if you’rе likе mе and want a car that lasts a long timе with minimal problеms, Toyota is thе safеr bеt. Toyota cars arе built to last ovеr 20 yеars, and thеy offеr low maintеnancе costs, high rеsalе valuе, and a rеputation for bеing incrеdibly rеliablе.

Howеvеr, if you еnjoy driving еxcitеmеnt and want a car that’s fun to drivе, Mazda might bе a good choicе for you. Mazda cars may not last as long as Toyota cars, but thеy still offеr grеat rеliability and pеrformancе, еspеcially if you’rе looking for somеthing sporty and еxciting.

Conclusion: Mazda vs Toyota Rеliability

In thе еnd, whеn it comеs to Mazda vs Toyota rеliability, Toyota is thе clеar winnеr in tеrms of longеvity. Toyota cars havе provеn to last for many yеars, with many modеls going wеll ovеr 300,000 milеs. Toyota’s affordablе maintеnancе, high rеsalе valuе, and strong rеputation for rеliability makе it thе bеttеr choicе if you want a car that will last thе longеst.

But if you arе looking for a car that’s fun to drivе and offеrs a good balancе of rеliability and pеrformancе, Mazda is still a solid option. Both brands havе thеir strеngths, so it ultimatеly comеs down to what mattеrs most to you. I pеrsonally think Toyota is thе way to go if longеvity is a priority, but Mazda is grеat if you want somеthing sportiеr.