The prototype shown in the images below may look familiar to you, resembling the Cupra Tavascan. However, this is not the whole story. It is actually an electric SUV based on Cupra’s second EV and will be the first model of a new brand that Volkswagen Group is preparing to launch.
According to an Automotive News report from a few months ago, Volkswagen has plans to create a new sub-brand specifically for the Chinese market. This brand will focus on selling electric vehicles and will have a more lifestyle-oriented positioning, differentiating itself from the more traditional VW brand. However, instead of investing in the establishment of an entirely new brand, Volkswagen has reportedly decided to sell rebranded Cupra vehicles.
The S-Cab Z is currently only available as a commercial pickup, but many believe Isuzu should introduce it for private use as well
Isuzu has recently launched the new D-Max S-Cab Z as the top variant of its commercial pickup lineup. Priced at Rs 15 lakh (ex-showroom), it is priced Rs 2 lakh higher than the regular S-Cab but offers several additional features for a more premium experience.
The S-Cab Z serves as a bridge between the base variant of the Isuzu D-Max and the Hi-Lander, which can be used as a private vehicle. Despite its additional features, the S-Cab Z is still priced around Rs 4.50 lakh below the Hi-Lander.
Similarities And Differences Between S-Cab Z And Hi-Lander
Despite its lower positioning, the S-Cab Z includes several feature advantages over the Hi-Lander. These include LED projector headlamps, LED DRLs, leather-wrapped power steering, a 7-inch touchscreen system, rear parking camera, and day/night IRVM. Both vehicles also share features such as dual front airbags, ISOFIX child seat mounts, adjustable driver’s seat, automatic AC, and multiple USB ports. The S-Cab comes with a 78PS 2.5-litre diesel engine with a 4X2 drivetrain and a 5-speed manual transmission, while the Hi-Lander is powered by a 163PS 1.9-litre diesel engine with a manual stick and rear-wheel-drive only.
Many believe that a similar Z (or equally equipped) variant should also be introduced for the Hi-Lander. The Hi-Lander is considered the base variant of the D-Max pickup for private buyers and costs Rs 2.5 lakh less than the V-Cross 4X2 Z variant. To offer an enhanced experience, a new variant with additional features could be introduced for the Hi-Lander, which would still be more affordable than the entry-level option of the V-Cross.
When Can It Launch?
While there is currently no information about Isuzu launching any updates for the D-Max for private buyers, a new variant for the Hi-Lander may not arrive until the second half of 2024. The Isuzu V-Cross, which is a more affordable alternative to the Toyota Hilux, is currently priced between Rs 22.07 lakh and Rs 27 lakh (ex-showroom).
The Hyundai Exter is a micro SUV based on the Grand i10 Nios and positioned below the Venue.
The Hyundai Exter has entered the micro-SUV market with an introductory ex-showroom price starting from Rs 6 lakh. It is the most affordable SUV from Hyundai and is based on the Grand i10 Nios hatchback, positioned below the Venue subcompact SUV. The Exter is available in six variants, with prices going up to Rs 10 lakh. This price range overlaps with several variants of the Grand i10 Nios and Venue.
Here is a detailed variant-wise price comparison between the Exter, Grand i10 Nios, and Venue:
Petrol Manual Transmission (MT) Prices:
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EX MT – Rs 6 lakh
Era MT – Rs 5.73 lakh
Magna MT – Rs 6.63 lakh
S MT – Rs 7.27 lakh
Sportz Executive – Rs 7.18 lakh
Sportz – Rs 7.22 lakh
SX MT – Rs 8 lakh
Asta – Rs 7.95 lakh
E MT – Rs 7.77 lakh
SX (O) MT – Rs 8.64 lakh
S MT – Rs 8.94 lakh
SX (O) Connect – Rs 9.32 lakh
S (O) MT – Rs 9.76 lakh
S (O) Turbo iMT – Rs 10.44 lakh
SX MT – Rs 10.93 lakh
The base-spec Grand i10 Nios Era is Rs 26,000 cheaper than the Exter EX. Meanwhile, the entry-level Venue model is priced around Rs 2 lakh higher than the hatchback.
All three models listed here are powered by the same 1.2-litre petrol engine, which produces 83PS and 114Nm of torque.
The higher variants of the Grand i10 Nios have better features compared to similarly priced variants of the Exter. The top-end variant of the Grand i10 Nios is slightly more affordable than the mid-spec Exter SX, with the only advantage for the Exter being the presence of a sunroof.
The base variant of the Venue is more affordable than the Exter SX MT and the top-spec Grand i10 Nios Asta.
It is important to note that the Venue is a larger SUV than the Exter, which is one of its main advantages. Among the similarly priced variants, the Exter offers more features compared to the Venue.
The feature-rich SX (O) variant of the Exter is priced lower than the lower-spec S variant of the Venue.
The top-spec Exter SX(O) Connect is more affordable than the Venue S(O) by around Rs 40,000. It offers additional features such as a dual-camera dash cam, sunroof, wireless charger, alloy wheels, and connected car technology.
For approximately Rs 1.1 lakh more than the top-spec Exter, the Hyundai Venue S(O) is available with a 1-litre turbo-petrol engine and a 6-speed iMT (manual without a clutch pedal) delivering 120PS of power and 172Nm of torque.
The top-spec Venue petrol manual transmission (MT) variant is approximately Rs 1.6 lakh more expensive than the best-equipped Exter. It offers features such as LED projector headlamps and larger 16-inch alloy wheels compared to the micro SUV, among others.
Petrol Automated Manual Transmission (AMT):
Hyundai Exter
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios
Hyundai Venue
Magna AMT – Rs 7.28 lakh
Sportz Executive AMT – Rs 7.75 lakh
S AMT – Rs 7.97 lakh
Sportz AMT – Rs 7.79 lakh
SX AMT – Rs 8.68 lakh
Asta AMT – Rs 8.51 lakh
SX (O) AMT – Rs 9.32 lakh
SX (O) Connect AMT – Rs 10 lakh
S Turbo DCT – Rs 11.43 lakh
The entry-level AMT option for the Grand i10 Nios is Rs 69,000 cheaper than the entry-level Exter AMT. Even the Nios Sportz AMT is priced approximately Rs 18,000 lower than the entry-level Exter S AMT.
The Exter AMT variants come with paddle shifters, which are not available in the Grand i10 Nios.
The top-spec Grand i10 Nios Asta AMT and Exter SX AMT are priced similarly. However, the hatchback offers more features while the SUV gets a sunroof.
The Hyundai Venue does not offer the 1.2-litre petrol AMT option. Instead, the only petrol automatic option for the subcompact SUV is the turbo-petrol engine mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, making it the most expensive option. While well-equipped, the Venue S Turbo DCT is Rs 1.43 lakh more expensive than the top-spec Exter AMT.
The Grand i10 Nios and Exter also offer the option of a factory-fitted CNG. Here is a price comparison:
Exter
Grand i10 Nios
Magna CNG – Rs 7.58 lakh
S CNG – Rs 8.24 lakh
Sportz CNG – Rs 8.13 lakh
SX CNG – Rs 8.97 lakh
While the base variant of the Grand i10 Nios CNG is more affordable, the Sportz and Exter S variants are priced similarly. However, the SX CNG variant of the Exter is approximately Rs 80,000 more expensive but comes with an electric sunroof.
The prices of the Grand i10 Nios, Exter, and Venue reflect their differences in size. The hatchback offers good features at a lower price, while the micro SUV and subcompact SUV come at a higher cost with better specifications.
Aston Martin’s previous attempts at electric vehicles, the Rapide E and Lagonda Vision Concept, were cancelled. However, the company is now more determined than ever to sell zero-emission cars and has improved financially due to significant investments. To prepare for their electric future, Aston Martin has partnered with Lucid.
In an announcement earlier this week, it was revealed that future electric vehicles will utilize electric motors and battery modules from Lucid. Aston Martin’s chairman, Lawrence Stroll, stated that the company has plans to introduce four electric vehicles in the next few years. The first one is expected to be released in 2025 and is likely to be a coupe-styled SUV, although details are scarce.
It is important to note that these upcoming electric vehicles will be in addition to Aston Martin’s current lineup and will not replace existing internal combustion engine models.
Ford has officially introduced the Mustang GT4 as a racing car designed for competitors who want a step below the recently unveiled GT3. This new model is specifically built for the SRO GT4 category.
The Mustang GT4 is based on the Dark Horse model and is manufactured by Multimatic. Ford Performance will provide the powerful Coyote-based 5.0-liter V8 engines for these race cars. The vehicle will also feature components such as Multimatic DSSV dampers and a Holinger dog-ring gearbox.
The Aviator sits immediately under its flagship sibling, the Navigator, by way of dimension. It is a luxurious three-row, seven-seater SUV from Ford’s luxurious subsidiary Lincoln. Prices for the Aviator begin at $53,340 for the entry-level Standard trim. The Black Label is the highest trim within the Aviator’s lineup, with the grand touring variant fetching a $90,280 sticker value earlier than choices. But, the Aviator is primed with state-of-the-art expertise and wealthy nuances that encourage a luxurious expertise for automobile consumers irrespective of which trims you select.
The construct high quality of the Aviator can also be spectacular. There are not any cloth supplies or seen low cost plastic panels on the automobile. Ford goes out of its manner to make sure the Lincoln model is talked about in the identical breath as its better-known European counterparts. In the SUV section, the Aviator sits in the identical dimension class because the BMW X5, the Mercedes GLE, and the Audi Q7.
But does the Aviator compete with its European rivals by way of luxurious? Here are 15 the explanation why it does.
Updated on June 13, 2023: Even although we’re midway via they yr already, the 2023 Lincoln Aviator continues to be up on the market and continues to be one of many prime decisions in its class. That is why we’ve got determined to refresh and replace this piece somewhat than let it get buried within the pile of outdated articles. Plus, it provides you just a few extra the explanation why the Aviator is so extremely underrated.
15Impeccable Ride Quality In The 2023 Lincoln Aviator
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Front and facet view of a 2023 Lincoln Aviator
As normal gear, all-new 2023 Lincoln Aviators have a short-long arm (SLA), double ball joint entrance suspension, and impartial rear suspension. Suspension stabilizing bars back and front additionally function within the setup, and gas-pressurized, hydraulic, monotube shock absorbers on all 4 wheels.
This suspension setup permits the Aviator to glide effortlessly alongside the uneven tarmac, filtering the bumps from the cabin. If you want to improve the journey high quality a notch greater, adaptive suspension and dual-chamber air springs can be found as choices.
14Active Cruise Control And Driver-Assist Features In The 2023 Aviator
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Front three-quarters shot of a Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring
Top trim Aviators will embrace an evasive steering help function and a 4-Wheel Disc Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). Cross-traffic alert with braking, Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control which incorporates lane-centering help, stop-and-go, and velocity signal recognition, come as normal within the Black Label Trim.
13When You Get Tired Of Potholes The Tech In The Aviator Can Help
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Front and facet view of a 2020 Lincoln Aviator
It would not matter which a part of the nation you reside in, one factor stands true; potholes is usually a nightmare when driving. Especially proper after the spring run-off occurs and all the brand new holes seem. Once once more, although, the Lincoln Aviator in 2023 has you lined for those who go for the tech that may be a step above the essential.
This particular digital camera program will use the front-facing digital camera to scan the roads in entrance of you, find any potholes within the street, and regulate the suspension as wanted when wanted. All to enhance the consolation of the journey you and your passengers have inside your luxury SUV.
12Best-In-Class Entertainment In The 2023 Lincoln Aviator
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Passenger facet view of the infotainment middle in a 2023 Lincoln Aviator
The Aviator is provided with a Lincoln Connect 4G LTE Embedded Modem for all onboard web wants. This, along with 4 USB ports and SiriusXM Satellite Radio, come normal throughout the vary. The audio expertise within the entry-level trim is from Lincoln’s premium audio system with 10 Speakers, together with a Subwoofer.
The prime trims are kitted with the Revel Ultima 3D audio system with 28 speakers. Voice-activated navigation and satellite tv for pc radio can be found on all of the trims. The central 10.1-inch touchscreen helps Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa.
112023 Lincoln Aviator Uses Fords Co-Pilot360 System
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Back seat view of the infotainment middle in use in a 2023 Lincoln Aviator
A considerable quantity of knowledge about Ford’s Co-Pilot360 system has been collected, most of which is sweet. Since the 2023 Lincoln Aviator is a part of the primary Ford umbrella firm, it has the benefit of utilizing the identical system that has created such a optimistic stir within the automobile business. It affords quite a lot of revolutionary options.
2023 Lincoln Aviator Co-Pilot360 Features
Blue Cruise: Hands-free driving in areas designated as Hands-Free Blue Zones
Blind Spot Information System: Blind spot monitoring and recognition
Lane Keeping System: Makes certain you keep in your personal lane
Pre-Collision Alert: Scans the street forward and may cease the automobile when wanted
Adaptive Cruise Control: Keeps you transferring ahead until it is advisable to come to a cease
Evasive Steering Assist: Automatically maneuvers you round stationary objects in emergencies
Rear View Camera: Lets you see behind you with a look
Active Park Assist: Helps you park in tight spots
Auto High Beams: Turns excessive beams on and off as wanted
Blind Spot With Trailer: Helps you turn lanes with a trailer in tow
Trailer Backup Assist: Aids when backing a trailer up
Hill Descent Control: retains you at a gentle, protected velocity as you go downhill
102023 Aviator Has Simple To Use Technology
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Drivers facet view of the tech middle in a 2023 Lincoln Aviator
As the world continues to dive head first into the period of expertise, embracing all the brand new revolutionary tech that comes onto the market, some customers are scratching their heads. It just isn’t easy for some folks to climb right into a automobile and begin engaged on all the brand new devices and gizmos. Thankfully, the 2023 Lincoln Aviator has made issues so simple as potential with massive textual content and digital buttons and a much less subtle system than among the others present in rival automobiles.
9Interior Comfort Is Exceptional In The 2023 Lincoln Aviator
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Passenger facet view of the inside of a 2023 Lincoln Aviator
Soft Touch seats, lined with a faux-leather materials, can be found within the Standard trim and premium Savannah leather-based seats for the Black Label trim. Heated entrance seats come normal throughout the trim ranges, whereas the highest trim seats are ventilated. Second-row heated seats come normal within the prime trims and as an choice within the entry-level trims.
To add to all these conveniences, all 2023 Aviators have a 10-way driver and eight-way passenger energy seat adjustability with lumbar assist. The reminiscence seat operate is reserved for the motive force. The Luxury Package, available on Black Label trim, comes with Lincoln’s famed 30-way adjustable excellent place seats.
8Exterior Design Implies A Majestic Presence In The 2023 Aviator
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Front and facet view of a 2023 Lincoln Aviator
Luxury car buyers not solely need their automobiles to really feel comfy and splendid, however in addition they need them to look the half. Lincoln has nailed it within the aesthetics division. All its SUVs have an imposing presence about them however in a delicate manner. The Aviator makes use of LEDs for the headlamps, tail lights, indicators, and their signature daytime operating lights. The optionally available Illumination Package provides adaptive pixel LED headlights.
Chrome is normally the protect of the highest trims in a automobile’s lineup, however not for the Aviator. All the Aviators are trimmed with chrome on the grill, the window sills, and the facet skirts below the doorways. The Aviator is fitted with acoustic laminated glass that retains the outside sounds to a minimal. For the wheels, you’ll be able to select 19 inches, 20 inches, 21 inches, and 22 inches. The 22-inch wheels have a black aluminum coloration choice.
7Choice Of Five Trim Levels On The 2023 Lincoln Aviator
The entry-level Standard trim: The Standard trim begins at $53,340. It has a 3-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine, Lincoln’s Co-Pilot 360 1.5 Plus driver-assist expertise, and an accessible Premium Package with a panoramic sunroof and 20-inch machined aluminum wheels.
The Reserve trim: The MSRP begins at $59,005. The Reserve trim provides an optionally available Element Package that helps purify the cabin air. It additionally has the optionally available Lincoln Class IV Trailer-Tow Package that options trailer-sway management and blind-spot monitoring for the trailer. The Standard and the Reserve fashions are rear-wheel drive.
Grand Touring trim: The MSRP begins at $70,190. This trim is all-wheel drive and has a hybrid powertrain. You can basically drive this mannequin utilizing pure battery energy within the metropolis or when taking quick journeys.
Black Label : The MSRP begins at $80,725. The Black Label trim will get the Luxury Package with entrance heated, ventilated, and therapeutic massage seats. It additionally has energetic lumbar and thigh assist. A 28-speaker Revel Ultima 3D sound system optimizes the premium audio expertise of the Aviator Black Label.
Black Label Grand Touring : The MSRP begins at $90,280. This mannequin contains the energetic air suspension bundle for the smoothest driving expertise. It additionally has adaptive LED headlamps that may tilt and dim to cut back the blinding impact of headlights.
6A Capable ICE Powertrain In The 2023 Lincoln Aviator
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Front and facet view of a 2023 Lincoln Aviator
The Aviator Standard and Reserve are powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 engine with auto start-stop expertise. This engine is mated to a 10-speed SelectShift computerized transmission. The complete output from this powertrain is about 400 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque. You can select between all-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive for these three trims.
5An Innovative Hybrid System In The 2023 Lincoln Aviator
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Front and facet view of a 2020 Lincoln Aviator
The Grand Touring and the Black Label Grand Touring are powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 hybrid engine. It’s mated to a 10-speed SelectShift modular hybrid transmission. This hybrid powertrain produces 494 horsepower and 630 pound-feet of torque, that are some very robust numbers and among the greatest within the mid-size SUV section. 100 horsepower comes courtesy of the electrical motor. All-wheel drive is normal in these trims.
4The Hybrid 2023 Lincoln Aviator Is Efficient In Range And Economy
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Front and facet view of a 2020 Lincoln Aviator
The twin-turbocharged V-6 and the hybrid powertrain are each accessible as choices within the Black Label trim. While the usual fuel engine is thirsty, with an EPA-estimated 21 mixed mpg for the rear-wheel drive mannequin and 19 for the all-wheel drive model.
Not nice, however you need to think about that the 2023 Lincoln Aviator does weigh about 5,673 kilos. On the optimistic facet, the hybrid powertrain can offer an impressive 56 MPGe, with a pure electrical driving vary of as much as 18 miles from the 13.6 kWh battery.
3Safety and Post-Crash Assist Features Are Top-Notch In The 2023 Lincoln
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Side view of a 2023 Lincoln Aviator
Safety options embrace applied sciences which might be supposed to assist the motive force avert accidents. They have change into essential to trendy vehicles, and luxurious automobiles are usually kitted with the best-in-class of such applied sciences. The Aviator Standard has pre-collision help with computerized emergency braking.
It additionally has ahead collision warning techniques, dynamic brake assist, and pedestrian detection. Additional knee airbags can be found for the motive force and passenger. An SOS post-crash alert system is fitted in all Aviators.
2Luxury Conveniences Fill The 2023 Lincoln Aviator
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Passenger facet view of the inside of a 2023 Lincoln Aviator
One can argue that these options will not be essentially essential in automobiles, however they positively add to the Aviator’s luxurious expertise.
Features Inside The 2023 Lincoln Aviator
Active noise management: Acoustic-laminated first-row glass accessible throughout all Aviators
Air particulate filter: Standard in all Aviators.
Rain-sensing windshield wipers: Available throughout all trims.
Soft-close doorways: Available in prime trims.
Active park-assist: Available within the prime trims.
Optional Captain’s chairs for the second row: Available as an choice in all trims.
Leather trim on the door panels: Faux-leather trim for the entry-level fashions and Savannah leather-based for the highest trims.
Power lift-gate: Standard in all Aviators
Ambient lighting: A alternative of seven temper colours accessible in all trims
25 Symphonic Chimes Foe 25 options within the Aviator
1The Lincoln Brand Is As Iconic As Ford Itself
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Passenger facet view of a Lincoln-Aviator X McConaughey advert Campaign picture
The Lincoln model is marketed as Ford’s luxurious subsidiary, however the firm operates autonomously. Founded in 1917, Ford Motor Company bought Lincoln in 1922, and since then, Lincoln has produced some iconic vehicles through the years. Examples embrace the 1939 Lincoln Continental and the 1956 Continental Mark II. Bipasha Bhatia’s American Dream: The 10 Finest Lincoln Car Models, Ranked *article provides combine of latest and basic iconic Lincolns.
The luxurious model additionally has a proud historical past of being the U.S. Presidential automobile of alternative. From 1939 to 1993, Lincolns had been included as official state limousines for Presidents of the United States. They had been additionally the primary motor firm commissioned to supply the primary armored automobiles for presidential use. Such a historical past, coupled with the long-lasting standing of a few of its basic fashions, has helped the Lincoln model to be a fascinating choice for America’s elite.
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