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Honda has issued a large recall for a number of fashions as a result of the passenger-side airbags might unintentionally deploy. It impacts greater than 750,000 Honda and Acura vehicles from 2020-2022 and almost each mannequin.

The defect entails the entrance passenger seat weight sensor. A capacitor on the sensor’s circuit board might crack, resulting in an inside quick circuit. If that occurs, the entrance passenger frontal and knee airbags might nonetheless deploy even with the presence of an occupant who weighs too little for the security machine, like a smaller grownup or a toddler, growing the chance of damage.

Here’s the total checklist of recalled automobiles:

Year	Car
2020-2022	Honda Accord
2020-2021	Honda Accord Hybrid
2020	Honda Civic Coupe
2020-2022	Honda Civic Sedan
2021-2022	Honda Civic Hatchback
2021	Honda Civic Type R
2020-2021	Honda CR-V
2020-2021	Honda CR-V Hybrid
2020	Honda Fit
2020-2022	Honda HR-V
2021	Honda Insight
2020-2022	Honda Odyssey
2020-2022	Honda Pilot
2020-2021	Honda Passport
2020-2021	Honda Ridgeline
2020, 2022	Acura MDX
2020-2022	Acura RDX
2020-2021 Acura TLX	Acura TLX

According to Honda within the recall report, the problem arose from a provider that modified the bottom materials within the circuit board throughout the manufacturing course of as a consequence of a pure catastrophe at one other provider. The various base materials wasn’t verified for this use, which might permit extra pressure on the board, resulting in a cracked capacitor. Affected automobiles might have the SRS warning gentle illuminated, and the passenger airbag indicator might stay off.

Honda acquired its first guarantee declare for the problem in August 2020. The firm investigated however did not uncover any defects on the time. However, by October 2021, the corporate had a number of claims, so it continued to analyze, noticing the development improve by means of November 2023 earlier than discovering the defect final month. Honda hasn’t acquired any experiences of accidents or deaths associated to the problem, nevertheless it has acquired greater than 3,800 guarantee claims.

Honda will repair the burden sensor without spending a dime, informing affected house owners by March 8.

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2023 Tata Harrier Base-spec Smart Variant Detailed In Images

October 10, 2023 Prafful Singh

The base-spec Harrier Smart comes with a digital instrument cluster and six airbags, but no infotainment unit.

The Tata Harrier facelift has been fully unveiled, featuring updated exterior and interior designs, new features, and enhanced safety. Orders for the updated Harrier are now open for Rs 25,000. The 2023 Harrier is available in four variants: Smart, Pure, Adventure, and Fearless. Let’s take a closer look at the base-spec Smart variant and its features.

At the front, the base-spec variant of the 2023 Harrier comes with a blacked-out grille with connected LED DRLs and a projector headlight setup. It doesn’t have fog lamps. The bumper features a chunky air dam with black inserts and a silver skid plate.

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The profile of the SUV is similar to higher-spec variants, with body-colored door handles, blacked-out ORVMs, and roof rails. It comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, already available on mid-spec variants of the current Harrier. The ‘Harrier’ insignia is present on the front doors, even on the entry-level Smart trim.

At the rear, the Harrier Smart features connected LED taillights and a revised font for the ‘Harrier’ moniker. However, it does not have a rear wiper, washer, and defogger.

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The base-spec Smart variant of the Tata Harrier facelift has a black and grey cabin theme with grey fabric upholstery. It is equipped with a 7-inch digital driver’s display, automatic AC, and electrically adjustable ORVMs. However, it does not have an infotainment setup.

The Harrier Smart also includes AC vents for the second row, Type-A and Type-C charging ports for the first and second row, and a 4-spoke steering wheel with an illuminated Tata logo. It has both tilt and telescopic adjustments. The handbrake lever has an aero-throttle style, similar to the outgoing version of the SUV.

In terms of safety, the base-spec version of the facelifted Harrier comes with 6 airbags, electronic stability control (ESC) with hill hold, rear parking sensors, tyre pressure monitoring system, 3-point seatbelts with reminders for all passengers, and ISOFIX child seat anchorages.

Advanced safety features such as 7 airbags, electronic parking brake, and driver assistance systems are available in higher-spec variants.

Powertrain Check

The 2023 Tata Harrier is powered by the same 2.0-liter diesel engine, capable of producing 170PS and 350Nm. It can be paired with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Expected Price & Rivals

The 2023 Tata Harrier is expected to start at Rs 15 lakh (ex-showroom). Its main rivals include the 5-seater variants of the Mahindra XUV700, MG Hector, as well as the higher-spec variants of the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos.

2023 Kia Seltos Diesel Base Variant HTE Detailed In 7 Pictures

September 26, 2023 Prafful Singh

The base-spec Kia Seltos comes with six airbags as standard, but it does not include an infotainment system

The Kia Seltos underwent a comprehensive makeover in July 2023, and since its release, the SUV has garnered over 50,000 bookings. The Kia Seltos facelift offers a well-equipped package, whether it’s in terms of features, safety, or powertrain options. Among the various variants of the Kia Seltos, let’s take a closer look at what the base-spec diesel HTE trim, priced at Rs 10.29 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), of this compact SUV has to offer.

The front fascia of the 2023 Kia Seltos HTE looks very similar to its higher-specced variants. It features a large tiger-nose grille and halogen projector headlights, while higher variants boast an LED setup. Kia does not offer fog lights with this specific variant of the Seltos, but it gets a silver skid plate, a common element on other more-equipped Tech Line trims.

Moving to the side, it becomes identifiable as a base variant Kia Seltos by its 16-inch steel wheels (with wheel covers), in contrast to the alloy wheels offered from the HTX variant onward. Additionally, the turn indicator is mounted on the side fender instead of on the ORVMs (Outside Rear View Mirrors). It comes with body-colored door handles and side mirrors, while higher variants boast chrome-finished door handles and chrome garnish on the door cladding.

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While this particular variant of the 2023 Kia Seltos doesn’t feature a full LED tail lamp setup, it maintains a connected design from the base option similar to those found on higher-specced models. The brake lights and turn indicators are halogen, and it also gets a shark-fin antenna. However, it lacks a rear defogger and rear wiper in this trim of the compact SUV.

Inside, this base-spec model offers an all-black dashboard with black upholstery and maintains its overall dashboard layout minus the displays. It also features a semi-digital driver’s display with a 4.2-inch MID, but it lacks an infotainment system. The AC controls are manual, but you do get one type-C USB charger at the front, along with a 12V power outlet. Other features on board the HTE variant of the 2023 Kia Seltos include a height-adjustable driver’s seat, adjustable front headrests and power windows for all four doors.

As seen in the picture, Kia is also offering its base-variant of the Seltos with rear AC vents and two type-C USB charging ports for rear passengers as well.

In terms of safety, the Seltos comes standard with six airbags, ABS with EBD, all-wheel disc brakes, electronic stability program, 3-point seat belts for all passengers, rear parking sensors and a tyre pressure monitoring system.

Powertrain On Offer

The Seltos HTE variant comes with two engine options: 1.5-litre petrol (115PS/144Nm) mated to a 6-speed manual, and a 1.5-litre diesel (116PS/250Nm) paired with a 6-speed iMT (manual without a clutch pedal). The better equipped variants of the Seltos petrol gets a CVT gearbox, while the diesel gets an optional 6-speed torque automatic transmission. Also, from HTK+ onwards, you also get the option of a 1.5-litre T-GDi (turbo-petrol) engine (160PS/253Nm), mated to either a 6-speed iMT or a 7-speed dual clutch transmission.

Price Range & Rivals

The 2023 Kia Seltos is priced from Rs 10.29 lakh to Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom). It takes on the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, and MG Astor.

10 Exciting New Features Available on the Tata Nexon Facelift

September 4, 2023 Prafful Singh

The list includes six airbags as standard, a fully digital driver’s display, and even a 360-degree camera

The Tata Nexon facelift has made its official debut and is set to hit the market in mid-September 2023. With this update, the Tata SUV has received numerous design and feature upgrades. In this article, we will explore the top 10 new features that will be part of the new Nexon’s equipment list:

Six Airbags

The Nexon facelift comes equipped with six airbags as standard. The updated SUV also includes electronic stability program (ESP), 3-point seatbelts for all passengers, ISOFIX child seat anchorages, and hill-hold assist as standard features.

10.25-inch Touchscreen

Tata introduced its new 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system on the Tata Harrier and Safari. It was later offered on the Tata Nexon EV Max Dark edition, and now the carmaker has introduced the larger unit on the facelifted Nexon. This feature is available on the higher-spec Creative and Fearless trims of the sub-4m SUV.

JBL Sound System

The new Nexon is equipped with a 9-speaker JBL sound system, including four tweeters and a subwoofer. This feature is available only on the fully loaded Fearless+S variant of the new model with automatic transmission.

A 7-speed DCT Option

The Nexon continues to offer the same 1.2-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engine options, but now it also comes with a 7-speed DCT (dual-clutch transmission) for the petrol variant. Additionally, the petrol unit offers a choice of 5-speed MT, 6-speed MT, and 6-speed AMT.

LED Lighting All-around

The new Nexon features all-LED lighting, a first for Tata cars. The updated sub-4m SUV sports vertically stacked LED projector headlights with LED DRLs and dynamic turn indicators. Tata also offers connected LED taillights with a farewell sequence.

Touch-based Panel For Climate Controls

One of the significant updates inside the SUV’s cabin is the inclusion of a touch-based panel for auto climate controls. This feature is available from the Creative trim onwards. The controls for fan speed and temperature still have physical toggle switches.

Also Check Out: First Teaser Of The Tata Nexon EV Facelift Is Out!

360-degree Camera

The Tata Nexon now features a 360-degree camera, available only on the higher-spec Creative and Fearless trims. The SUV is also equipped with a blind spot monitor, which is only available on the higher variants.

Fully Digital Driver’s Display

Tata has incorporated a proper 10.25-inch digital driver’s display into the new Nexon, exclusively available on the top-spec Fearless trim. This display can even show map navigation, similar to luxury cars.

Height-adjustable Co-driver Seat

The Nexon now includes height adjustment for both front seats. Tata offers this comfort and convenience feature for the driver’s seat from the entry-level Smart variant. The ventilated front seats were already available.

Front Parking Sensors

The Nexon now features front parking sensors as an additional safety feature, available only on the higher-spec Creative and Fearless trims, just like some of the other new features mentioned above.

These are just a few of the features that the new Nexon offers. We have also covered a detailed variant-wise features distribution story to help you choose the right one before bookings open.

Tata will launch the Nexon facelift on September 14, with prices expected to start at a little over Rs 8 lakh (ex-showroom). The SUV will continue to compete against the Hyundai Venue, Maruti Brezza, Renault Kiger, Kia Sonet, Mahindra XUV300, and the Maruti Fronx crossover.

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