Nissan has filed a trademark application for 'Nissan Magnite'. A media report suggests that Nissan could use this name for its upcoming sub-4 meter SUV.

The Magnite is expected to share its underpinnings with the Renault Triber. It could be powered by a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, while lower variants could get a naturally aspirated 1.0-litre unit instead.

Nissan has released a couple of teaser images of the upcoming model. It appears to have a dual-tone exterior with a black roof and silver trim along the window line. At the rear, the car has wraparound tail light that looks similar to the one on the Triber but with different detailing.

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According to a media report, Kia is likely to launch the Sonet sub-4 meter SUV in India in August 2020.

The Sonet was unveiled in concept form at the 2020 Auto Expo. The car features a tiger nose grille with red accents and has wraparound headlights with integrated LED daytime running lights. At the rear, the concept car has wraparound tail lights and a light bar that stretches across the width of the car.

The production-spec Sonet is expected to share its underpinnings with the Hyundai Venue. It could be offered with a 1.2-litre petrol, 1.0-litre turbo petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engine options, with either a manual or automated manual transmission (AMT).

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Nissan has released a new teaser image of its upcoming sub-4 metre SUV. The new image reveals the car's tail lamp cluster.

The image indicates that the tail lamps on the new SUV will be similar to those on the Renault Triber. While the basic shape of the tail lamp is similar, the detailing appears different.

Nissan's new SUV could get a stepped roof like the Triber. It is expected to be powered by a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, while entry-level variants could get a naturally aspirated 1.0-litre engine.

Kia has unveiled the Sonet sub-4 meter SUV concept at the 2020 Auto Expo.

The Sonet is based on the same platform as the Hyundai Venue. It has a tiger nose grille with red accents at the front and wraparound headlights with integrated LED daytime running lights. The front bumper has silver inserts and red highlights. The car has blacked-out A and B-pillars and a black roof with silver roof rails. It gets silver trim along the window line and dual-tone alloy wheels. At the rear, the Sonet has wraparound tail lights and an LED light bar that stretches across the width of the car. The dual-tone rear bumper also has silver inserts with red highlights.

The production-spec Kia Sonet is expected to be offered with a 1.2-litre petrol, 1.0-litre turbo petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engine options. Customers could get a choice of a manual or automated manual transmission (AMT).

Tata Motors has released a teaser image of the production-spec sub-4 meter SUV called Hornbill (H2X).

The production-spec Hornbill is likely to borrow styling cues from the H2X concept which was showcased at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. The teaser partially reveals the diamond-shaped tail lamp on the car.

The new sub-4 m SUV is expected to be based on the ALFA modular platform, which made its debut in the Altroz hatchback. It could use the 1.2-litre, naturally aspirated petrol engine from the Tiago paired with either a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 5-speed automated manual transmission. An all-electric version could also be introduced at a later date.

Kia has released a new teaser image of the Sonet (QYI) sub-4 meter SUV.

As per the latest teaser image, the Sonet could get flush-type door handles. The car appears to have a black roof and has a black insert on the C-pillars. The Hyundai Venue-based sub-4 meter SUV is expected to get a tiger nose grille and headlamps with integrated LED daytime running lights. At the rear, it could get wraparound tail lights with a light bar in the centre.

The Kia Sonet is likely to be offered with the same engine options as the Venue. It could also get a 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine and multiple automatic transmission options.

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Earlier this week, Nissan released a teaser image of its upcoming sub-4 meter SUV for India. We now have more insider information on the new SUV.

According to the source, the sub-4 meter SUV is expected to feature sporty and modern styling and best-in-class interior space. It could get a stepped roof like the Triber to increase headroom. The quality of the interior is expected to better than any other Nissan model sold in India.

The source has reported that the new sub-4 meter SUV is likely to be offered with a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine. The entry-level variants might also get a naturally aspirated 1.0-litre unit.

It is said that Nissan has worked extensively on the new model incorporating customer feedback about the Kicks and Terrano. The carmaker has reportedly focused on its driving dynamics and sound deadening.

According to a media report, Nissan is planning to launch a sub-4 meter SUV in India. The vehicle is expected to go on sale in the second quarter of this year.

The media report suggests that the SUV will be based on a new platform, which is said to have been developed in Japan with inputs from Nissan India. It is expected to be built at Nissan's manufacturing facility at Oragadam, near Chennai.

The sub-4 SUV model could borrow styling cues from Nissan's larger SUVs. The car is expected to get new engine and transmission options, details of which are not known. It is expected to compete with the likes of the Hyundai Venue, Maruti Vitara Brezza and the Tata Nexon in the Indian market.

Nissan has reportedly conducted feasibility studies to launch other SUVs from its global portfolio in India. These include the Pathfinder, Patrol, Juke and Qashqai.

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Kia has released teaser images of its upcoming compact SUV concept (codename: QYi). It is expected to be unveiled at the 2020 Auto Expo.

The concept gets a tiger nose grille and headlamps with integrated LED daytime running lights. The front bumper has large vents and silver inserts. At the rear, it gets wraparound tail lights with a light bar in the centre.

The production-spec QYi will share its underpinnings with the Hyundai Venue. It is expected to be offered with the same engine options as the Hyundai Venue. It could get the 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine and more than one automatic transmission option.

A test mule of a vehicle which is believed to be based on Citroen's sub-4 meter SUV platform for India has been spotted testing. It is expected to underpin a new model codenamed C21.

The new platform is expected to be a modified version of the platform that underpins the Citroen C3 and Peugeot 208. The test mule has a 208 bodyshell, which has been raised to accommodate the increased ground clearance.

Reports suggest that the Citroen C21 could be offered with naturally aspirated and turbocharged versions of a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine and a 1.5-litre diesel. Transmission options might include a 6-speed manual. An automatic transmission could be launched later.

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