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We Got 5 New AWD and 4X4 SUVs In The Last 12 Months

We have recently seen the introduction of five new SUVs with all-wheel drive (AWD) or four-wheel drive (4X4) options in the past 12 months. This is great news for those who are looking for additional traction capabilities without compromising on comfort. These SUVs are also priced below Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom) and come with plenty of creature comforts.

Let’s take a closer look at these SUVs:

1. Maruti Grand Vitara AWD:
– Price: Rs 16.91 lakh
– The Maruti Grand Vitara is one of the only two compact SUVs in India that come with all-wheel drive.
– It offers four driving modes – Auto, Sport, Snow, and Lock.
– In Lock mode, torque is distributed equally among all four wheels for maximum traction.
– The AWD powertrain is paired with a 1.5-litre petrol engine and a 5-speed manual transmission.

2. Toyota Hyryder AWD:
– Price: Rs 17.21 lakh
– The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder is a rebadged version of the Grand Vitara and also comes with all-wheel drive.
– It shares the same drivetrain and driving modes as the Grand Vitara.
– It is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox.
– The Hyryder is the most affordable off-road friendly Toyota SUV in India.

3. Maruti Jimny 4X4:
– Price Range: Rs 12.74 lakh to Rs 15.05 lakh
– The Jimny is a highly anticipated entrant in the 4X4 space and is considered a replacement for the Gypsy.
– It features a proper 4X4 drivetrain with a low range gearbox and brake limited slip differential.
– The Jimny is equipped with hill hold and descent control for better off-roading capabilities.
– It is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine and offers both manual and automatic transmission options.

4. Mahindra Scorpio N 4WD:
– Price Range: Rs 17.69 lakh to Rs 24.52 lakh
– The Scorpio N is a full generation update of the popular SUV, offering both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive options.
– It comes with shift-on-fly 4WD, a low range gearbox, and four traction control modes.
– The Scorpio N is available with 2-litre turbo-petrol and 2.2-litre diesel engines, with both manual and automatic transmission options.

5. Hyundai Tucson AWD:
– Price: Rs 35.46 lakh
– The facelifted Tucson still retains the AWD option.
– It features an all-wheel drivetrain with a lock mode and three terrain modes – Snow, Mud, and Sand.
– The Tucson is powered by 2-litre petrol and diesel engines, with automatic transmissions.

In addition to these SUVs, there are other AWD and 4WD cars available in India such as the Mahindra XUV700, Mahindra Thar, Jeep Compass, and Force Gurkha.

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Volkswagen Taigun Gets New GT Variants And Limited Editions With New Colours

With the new variants and prices, the DSG option has become more accessible in a lower trim while making the top-spec GT+ variant more affordable

Volkswagen Taigun limited editions

  • Volkswagen debuted the new GT variants and special colours at its annual meeting in April.

  • It is accepting bookings for the SUV’s limited editions only via its website.

  • The GT DSG is placed above the GT MT while the GT Plus MT slots below the GT Plus DSG.

  • All the new variants are only available with the larger 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine.

  • The new variants along with the limited editions are available in the new Deep Black Pearl, and Carbon Steel Grey Matte shades.

  • Feature highlights on the limited editions include red accents inside and out, and gloss black finish.

  • New variants are priced from Rs 16.80 lakh to Rs 19.46 lakh (ex-showroom pan-India).

  • Deliveries of the limited edition models will begin from July 2023.

After debuting at the carmaker’s annual meeting in April this year, the new variants under the Volkswagen Taigun Performance Line have now gone on sale. Apart from that, the SUV has also received two new limited editions as part of the ‘GT Edge Limited Collection’, bookings for which are open only online.

New Variants And Prices

Variant

Price

GT DCT

Rs 16.80 lakh

GT+ MT

Rs 17.80 lakh

GT+ MT Deep Black Pearl

Rs 18 lakh

GT+ MT Carbon Steel Grey Matte

Rs 18.20 lakh

GT+ DCT Deep Black Pearl

Rs 19.26 lakh

GT+ DCT Carbon Steel Grey Matte

Rs 19.46 lakh

For reference, Volkswagen only offered the entry-level Performance Line GT trim of the Taigun with the 6-speed manual transmission while the top-spec GT Plus was limited to the 7-speed DSG (dual-clutch automatic) only. Now, both GT variants powered by the 150PS 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine get a choice of both transmissions.

Volkswagen Taigun GT badge

The new GT DCT variant slots above the GT MT, which is priced at Rs 16.26 lakh. On the other hand, the GT+ MT is placed below the GT+ DCT that costs Rs 18.71 lakh. With the new variants, the DCT option has become more accessible on the lower trim while making the top-spec GT+ variant more affordable. 

The Taigun is also available with a smaller 1-litre turbo-petrol unit (with both 6-speed MT and AT), offered with the Dynamic Line variants – Comfortline, Highline, and Topline.

Volkswagen will be offering the Taigun in the Deep Black Pearl and Carbon Steel Grey Matte shades for a limited period. The carmaker will start handing them over to customers from July 2023. It’s also worth noting that these GT Edge variants will be manufactured on the basis of bookings, kind of built-to-order.

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What’s New With Taigun GT Edge Variants?

The Deep Black Pearl edition features typical GT-specific upgrades including red brake callipers, red stitching for seats and red ambient lighting that contrast even more to the new glossy black exterior. On the other hand, the Matte edition gets a gloss black finish for the ORVMs, door handles and the rear spoiler as well as red accents on the front and sides.

Apart from this, the SUV continues with the same equipment list as before. This includes a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system, auto climate control, a single-pane sunroof, and ventilated front seats (still not available on the standard GT variants). Its safety kit includes up to six airbags, a reversing camera, electronic stability control, and ISOFIX child seat anchorages.

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Price And Rivals

The Taigun continues to be priced between Rs 11.62 lakh and Rs 19.06 lakh (ex-showroom pan-India) with only the new limited edition colours adding a premium to the GT Plus DSG variants. It fights it out with the Toyota Hyryder, Maruti Grand Vitara, Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, MG Astor, Skoda Kushaq, and the upcoming Citroen C3 Aircross and Honda Elevate.

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