Weekly Car News Fix: Maruti 1.5-litre Diesel Engine, Defender Plug-In Hybrid, 2021 Jeep Compass Bookings, Mahindra Thar Accessories & More

It’s almost the end of 2020 and we’re just a week away from Christmas. Needless to say, the past few days have been quite eventful. From a familiar diesel engine finally returning in the BS6 era to a potential challenger for the Bugatti Chiron, let’s dive into the events of the past week.

Maruti Suzuki To Bring Back The 1.5-litre Diesel Engine

Yes, you read that right. Maruti Suzuki has finally announced the return of the 1.5-litre diesel engine since it was discontinued during the transition to the BS6 era. Unfortunately, the wait might just be extended all the way to the end of 2021. We expect the engine to put out the same 95PS and 225Nm as it did in its BS4 days. Read all about the return of the Maruti diesel here.

Hennessey Takes The Fight To The Bugatti Chiron

The Hennessey Venom F5 might just snatch the title of the fastest production car from the Chiron. Powered by an 1817PS/1617Nm 6.6-litre twin-turbo V8, aptly named Fury, and an expected top speed of over 500kmph, the F5 is claimed to go from 0-100kmph in just 2.6 seconds. You can read all about it here.

Defender To Protect The Environment?

Right from the launch of the new Land Rover Defender, plans for additional engines were in place. Now, official bookings for the plug-in hybrid variants have commenced. However, this engine will be offered in only one body style.Check it out here.

(Un)Official Pre-Launch Bookings For The 2021 Compass

For those who have been eagerly waiting for the 2021 Jeep Compass, there is some good news. Some dealers have begun taking unofficial bookings ahead of the launch of the facelifted SUV. Check out the expected launch timeframe here.

Mahindra Thar Gets MORE Accessories

If the initial list of accessories wasn’t enough, the second-gen Mahindra Thar now gets even more customisable options. The new options provide for a more personalized experience in an SUV which has garnered quite a lot of attention since its launch on October 2. See the new additions to the list of accessories here.