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Yami Gautam Adds BMW X7 To Her Luxury Car Collection


The BMW X7, the most luxurious SUV offered by BMW, was given a midlife refresh earlier in the year

Yami Gautam's new BMW X7

Bollywood actress Yami Gautam has recently added the facelifted BMW X7 to her already luxurious car collection. The exact powertrain configuration of the car is not known, but it appears to be finished in the Tanzanite Blue Metallic paint option. Yami already owns an Audi Q7 SUV and an Audi A4.

More About The BMW SUV

2023 BMW X7

The first-generation BMW X7 was launched in India in 2019 and received a refresh in January 2023. The X7 is available in a single “M Sport” trim, with the petrol variant (xDrive40i M Sport) priced at Rs 1.22 crore and the diesel variant (xDrive40d M Sport) priced at Rs 1.25 crore (both ex-showroom Delhi).

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Powertrain Details

The India-spec BMW X7 is equipped with a 3-litre twin-turbo inline six petrol engine and a diesel engine. The petrol engine produces 381PS/520Nm, while the diesel engine generates 340PS and 700Nm. Both engines are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and power all four wheels.

2023 BMW X7

Both engines also feature a 48-volt mild-hybrid technology, which increases the output by 12PS/200Nm during hard acceleration. The X7 can accelerate from 0 to 100kmph in 5.9 seconds. It offers four driving modes: Comfort, Efficient, Sport, and Sport Plus.

Loaded With Tech

2023 BMW X7 cabin

The BMW X7 is packed with a range of high-end features, including dual screens (12.3-inch digital driver’s display and 14.9-inch infotainment unit), a panoramic sunroof, 14-colour ambient lighting, and digital key. In terms of safety, it offers multiple airbags, a 360-degree camera, dynamic stability control (DSC), cornering brake control (CBC), and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) such as adaptive cruise control and driver drowsiness detection.

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Who Does It Compete With?

2023 BMW X7 rear

The facelifted BMW X7 competes with the Audi Q7, Volvo XC90, and Mercedes-Benz GLS.

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5-Door Suzuki Jimny Coming to Australia


The 3-door version of the Suzuki Jimny is already available in Australia

Maruti Jimny

  • The launch date and specifications for the 5-door Suzuki Jimny in Australia have not been revealed yet.

  • The 3-door version of the Jimny is already on sale in Australia. It is equipped with a 1.5-litre petrol engine and four-wheel drive (4WD).

  • It is expected that the 5-door Jimny in Australia will have similar features to the off-roader version in India.

  • The 3-door Jimny in Australia also has advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) features.

The 3-door Suzuki Jimny was not available in India, but now a 5-door version called the Maruti Jimny has been introduced. With additional doors, a larger boot, and updated features, the longer Jimny is going global and will soon be available in Australia as well. Although Suzuki has yet to release details about its specifications and features, here’s what we can anticipate.

What to Expect

Maruti Jimny

The Australian-spec 5-door Jimny is likely to have the same powertrain as the India-spec 5-door Jimny, with no changes expected under the hood. It will use a 1.5-litre petrol engine paired with either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission, and come with 4-wheel drive (4WD) as standard. Compared to the 3-door Jimny in Australia, the India-spec Jimny offers slightly better performance with 105PS and 134Nm of power, which is 3PS and 4Nm more.

Expected Features

Five-door Maruti Jimny Cabin

The Maruti Jimny comes with a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system featuring wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, cruise control, and automatic climate control. In terms of safety, it is equipped with six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control (ESP), and a rearview camera. It is expected that the 5-door Suzuki Jimny for the Australian market will have a similar set of features.

However, the Australian-spec 3-door Jimny goes further in terms of safety features by including advanced driver assistance system features such as lane departure warning, autonomous emergency braking, and high beam assist, which are not available in Maruti Suzuki models in India.

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It is also worth noting that the base-spec 3-door Jimny in Australia does not come with a touchscreen unit, while the top-spec version has a smaller 7-inch touchscreen system, similar to the base-spec Jimny in India.

Jimny Rivals

In India, the Maruti Jimny competes with the Force Gurkha and Mahindra Thar. In Australia, there is no direct rival for the 3-door or 5-door Jimny, but other SUVs of similar size and price are available. The price of the Jimny in India ranges from Rs 12.74 lakh to Rs 15.05 lakh (ex-showroom pan India), while the 3-door Jimny in Australia costs up to AUD 33,500, which is approximately Rs 18.28 lakh.

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Motorsport

2024 Skoda Kodiaq SUV Spotted Testing at the Nurburgring

Skoda is set to unveil the next-generation Kodiaq SUV later this year. Despite already teasing the model, development work is still ongoing. Recently, a new set of spy photos captured the redesigned vehicle being put through its paces at the Nurburgring race track.

The Kodiaq is seen here still wrapped in tight-fitting, full-body camouflage. Although the coverings prevent us from seeing the finer design details, these will likely be revealed during the official debut. The three-row SUV appears to have similar proportions and grille to its predecessor. However, its headlights showcase a new design, while the front bumper features tall vertical intakes positioned towards the outer edges.


Technology

11 Essential Free Apps for Mac Users

When it comes to video editing, many Mac users rely on iMovie, which is a pre-installed and free-to-use software. However, iMovie has its limitations and might not meet everyone’s needs. While there are premium options like Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere Pro available, they can be expensive.

Fortunately, Mac users can explore DaVinci Resolve, a completely free video editing software that offers a lot of functionality even in its basic version. Although there is a paid version, the free version of DaVinci Resolve surpasses iMovie with features such as color correction, 8K editing, and visual effects.