To cash in on the festive season, Tata Motors, Honda, Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Skoda are offering attractive discounts on select cars and SUVs. With benefits going up to Rs 2.75 lakh, Diwali could be one of the best times in this calendar year to buy a new car. Here are the top five deals worth checking out.
Disclaimer: Diwali discounts/benefits may vary by city and are subject to stock availability. Buyers are advised to check with their local dealer for exact figures.
Tata Harrier EV
Benefits of up to Rs 2.75 lakh
The Tata Harrier EV gets benefits of up to Rs 2.75 lakh on the Fearless+ and Empowered variants. These include an intervention offer of Rs 1 lakh, an exchange bonus of up to Rs 75,000 and a loyalty bonus of up to Rs 1 lakh.
The top-spec Empowered AWD Stealth 75 ACFC variant, which comes with a 7.2kW AC fast charger, gets a lower intervention offer of Rs 50,000. This brings the total benefits on this variant to Rs 2.25 lakh. Prices for the Tata Harrier EV range between Rs 21.79 lakh and Rs 29.79 lakh.
Honda City
Benefits up to Rs 1.86 lakh
Next on this list is the Honda City sedan, which gets benefits of up to Rs 1.86 lakh. Depending on the variant, buyers may avail cash discounts, exchange offer and scrappage bonus. Additional offers for select corporates are also available. The Honda City's petrol line-up starts at Rs 12.08 lakh and goes up to Rs 17.44 lakh. The City e:HEV hybrid version is priced at Rs 21.44 lakh.
Maruti Victoris
Benefits up to Rs 1.51 lakh
The strong-hybrid variants of the Maruti Victoris are on sale with benefits of up to Rs 1.51 lakh. These include a cash discount of up to Rs 20,000, a Diwali booking discount of up to Rs 11,000 (valid till November 11), an exchange bonus of up to Rs 50,000, a loyalty bonus of up to Rs 30,000 and a sales offer of up to Rs 15,000.
Customers exchanging a Hyundai Grand i10 Nios, Hyundai i20, Tata Tiago, Tata Nexon or Mahindra XUV 3XO for a new Victoris can also get an additional exchange bonus of up to Rs 15,000. Those scrapping their old vehicles can get a bonus of up to Rs 45,000 instead of the exchange bonus.
Petrol and CNG variants get benefits of up to Rs 1.51 lakh and Rs 80,100, respectively. Unlike the strong-hybrid versions, these variants do not get an upfront cash discount and have lower exchange and scrappage bonuses. The Maruti Suzuki Victoris is priced between Rs 10.50 lakh and Rs 19.99 lakh.
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Hyundai Creta
Benefits of up to Rs 1.10 lakh
Petrol variants of the Hyundai Creta get benefits of up to Rs 1.10 lakh. These include a cash discount of Rs 25,000, a Diwali bonus of Rs 20,000, an exchange bonus of Rs 30,000 or a scrappage bonus of Rs 50,000, and an upgrade bonus of Rs 15,000.
Petrol CVT variants get discounts of up to Rs 1 lakh, as their cash discount is lower at Rs 20,000. The base E petrol variant gets discounts of up to Rs 95,000. Diesel variants are eligible only for a scrappage bonus of Rs 5,000. The Hyundai Creta is priced between Rs 10.91 lakh and Rs 20.14 lakh.
Skoda Kylaq
Benefits of up to Rs 70,000
Rounding off the list is the Skoda Kylaq, which gets Diwali benefits of up to Rs 70,000. Depending on the variant, these include cash discounts, exchange bonuses and scrappage benefits. The offers are available on select variants for a limited period. The Kylaq is priced between Rs 7.59 lakh and Rs 13.09 lakh.
Ex-showroom prices mentioned above.
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