Fiat's new crossover could be called Tuo, Dumo or Pulse.

Fiat has taken the wraps off a new crossover, codenamed Progetto 363. It will go on sale in South American markets later this year.

Fiat Brazil has shortlisted three names for the model. These include Tuo, Dumo and Pulse. The company is conducting an online poll that will decide the official name of the car.

The styling of the Progetto 363 is inspired by the Strada four-door pick-up. It features an upright front fascia with a large FIAT logo in the centre. The grille is flanked by sleek wraparound LED headlamps. The rear of the car reminds us of the Audi Q3. It has a similarly shaped rear hatch. The SUV gets black cladding around the wheel arches and dual exhausts.

The Progetto 363 shares its platform with the Fiat Argo. It will be offered with a 126 BHP 1.0-litre, direct-injection turbo-petrol engine, alongside a 1.3-litre turbo-petrol unit and a 1.3-litre naturally aspirated motor.

The Jeep crossover will be based on the CMP platform and will be positioned below the Renegade.

Jeep is reportedly working on a new crossover codenamed Project 516. It will be positioned below the Renegade in Jeep's product line-up.

Now, according to a media report, the new model is likely to enter production in 2022. It will be based on the CMP platform that is shared with other Stellantis brands like Citroen, Peugeot, Vauxhall and DS.

Powertrains for the Project 516 crossover could be sourced from PSA. It is expected to be offered with petrol engine options at launch, with a mild-hybrid variant likely to be introduced by early 2024. The latter will have a front-wheel drive layout with an electric motor positioned between the engine and gearbox. An electric variant is also said to be in the pipeline. It could debut by 2023.

Fiat is also said to be working on a similar crossover based on the same platform. Codenamed Project 364, the crossover is expected to go into production in October 2023.

Source: Autonews

The CC21 is expected to be launched in India around September this year.

Citroen kicked off its India operations with the launch of the C5 Aircross earlier this month. The French carmaker's second offering will be a crossover codenamed CC21. According to a media report, the new model will be unveiled on May 20, 2021.

The CC21 is part of Citroen's "C Cubed" program. The crossover will be manufactured at Citroen's manufacturing facility located at Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu. It is expected to be launched in India around September this year. The car will also be introduced in emerging markets in North Africa and South America.

The CC21 will be based on Citroen's modular CMP platform. The SUV will feature a quirky exterior with headlamps positioned on the front bumper and slim LED daytime running lights on top.

Reports suggest that the car could be offered with a 1.2-litre, turbo-petrol engine. Transmission options might include a 5-speed manual and an automatic gearbox.

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By mid-2021, the carmaker will launch the HBX crossover, which is expected to boost sales even further.

With the launch of the HBX crossover, Tata Motors hopes to increase its market share in the passenger vehicle segment from the current 6-7% to 10% by the end of the next fiscal.

At present, utility vehicles (UVs) make up 40% of Tata Motors' passenger vehicle sales. With the new Safari in the market, this figure is expected to rise. By mid-2021, the carmaker will launch the HBX crossover, which is expected to boost sales even further.

The HBX crossover is likely to be offered with a 1.2-litre petrol engine producing 85 BHP and 113 Nm. Higher variants might get a turbocharged 1.2-litre motor. While a 5-speed manual transmission will be offered as standard, the car will also get a 5-speed AMT option.

In terms of its design, the HBX is based on Tata's Impact 2.0 philosophy which was popularized by the Harrier. The crossover gets a similar front fascia with slim LED daytime running lights and headlamps positioned lower down on the bumper.

Overall, the HBX is expected to turn out to be an attractive little pseudo SUV. But, it will soon face competition from Hyundai, which is also developing a compact crossover dubbed the AX1.

Source: ETAuto

Jeep might have to contend with a front-wheel drive petrol crossover.

Partha Datta, President and Managing Director, FCA India, has hinted that Jeep's upcoming crossover could be based on PSA's Common Modular Platform (CMP). The revelation comes a month after Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and PSA Group merged to create Stellantis.

Mr. Datta has stated that the company is keen to get the sub-4 meter Jeep to India. The product is being actively developed and is part of the company's product roadmap. He also added that the product architecture and feature content are being fine-tuned.

Citroen's C21 crossover will be the first model to use the CMP platform. With over 90% localization, the C21 is being engineered to meet tight cost targets. It is likely to be powered by a locally built 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine.

This could benefit Jeep hugely as a localized platform along with a locally manufactured engine would lower the costs, enabling it to price its product aggressively.

However, the Jeep brand is known for its off-road capabilities and the CMP platform isn't built to accommodate an all-wheel drive system. Besides, Citroen isn't too keen on introducing diesel models in India either. Therefore, Jeep might have to contend with a front-wheel drive petrol crossover.

Source: Autocar India

The test car appears to have a close-to-production interior featuring a floating touchscreen infotainment head-unit and a 3-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel.

A test mule of the Tata HBX equipped with an automated manual transmission (AMT) has been spied.

The test car appears to have a close-to-production interior. Its centre console houses a floating touchscreen infotainment head-unit. While, its 3-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel is identical to the one seen on the concept car, the gear selector for the AMT looks similar to that of the Tiago AMT.

Earlier, we have seen HBX test mules with dual-tone alloy wheels. However, this test vehicle is riding on steel rims.

The Tata HBX is likely to be offered with a 1.2-litre petrol engine producing 85 BHP and 113 Nm, while higher variants might get a turbocharged 1.2-litre motor. Transmission options might include a 5-speed manual and 5-speed AMT.

Source: Indianautosblog

The A City and A Adventure are expected to debut in 2022.

According to a media report, Mercedes-Benz is working on two new models that will be positioned below the A-Class.

The A City will be an entry-level hatchback, while the A Adventure will be a crossover. Both cars are expected to debut in 2022.

It is said that the A City will be shorter than the current A-Class. It will be a 3-door hatchback with an interior optimized for space and a large tailgate.

The A Adventure will be the new entry-level SUV. It will essentially be a crossover based on the A City. It could get roof rails and plastic cladding on the sides. While it may feature a rugged look, it won't get all-wheel drive.

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The new crossover could be positioned between the Vitara Brezza and Hyundai Creta.

Maruti Suzuki and Toyota are said to be working on a new crossover (codenamed: D22).

We have been told that the new model could be positioned between the Vitara Brezza and the Hyundai Creta / Kia Seltos. We still don't know the powertrain options that will be offered on the D22. However, it might get an all-wheel drive variant.

The D22 crossover will be manufactured at Toyota's manufacturing unit near Bangalore. However, sourcing of components is expected to be done through Maruti Suzuki.

Maruti is also working on a compact crossover codenamed YTB. This model is expected to share its underpinnings with the Baleno hatchback.

Honda's new compact SUV could take on the Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet.

The market for crossovers in India is booming. Today, almost all top brands have a product catering to the specific needs of the typical crossover buyer. However, Honda still doesn't have a true crossover in its India line-up and this is the segment where the growth and profits lie.

Honda seems to have realized this and is said to be working on a new compact SUV for the Indian market. It could be launched in 2022 or 2023.

The new sub-4 meter SUV is expected to be aimed at the Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue and the likes. Little is known about the design of the new model. However, we have been told that it could get a continuous strip of LED tail lights stretching across the rear.

The new crossover from Honda shouldn't be confused with the HR-V that has been in the news in the recent past. Honda is still not sure about bringing the HR-V to India.

The YTB could be shaped like a coupe or a mini crossover.

According to a media report, Maruti Suzuki is working on a new compact crossover (codenamed: YTB) that would be based on the Baleno hatchback.

The report states that the new model is being referred to as the 'sister car' of the Baleno. While exact details are scarce, it has been reported that the car could be shaped like a coupe or a mini crossover.

Using an existing platform for the new model would enable Maruti to save on development costs. It will also reduce the time required to develop the new model.

At present, the Vitara Brezza is Maruti's sole model in the sub-4 meter SUV segment and is facing tough competition from the likes of the Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet. The news of the Baleno-based YTB comes at a time when Maruti needs new models to keep increasing its market share in the SUV segment.

Maruti Suzuki is also developing a mid-size SUV to compete with the Hyundai Creta.

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