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New Force Gurkha 5-door Teaser Reveals Fresh Design Details

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It retains a lot of the 3-door Gurkha entrance fascia just like the grille and spherical LED headlamps

Force Gurkha 5-door teaser

The Force Gurkha rugged off-roader has been lengthy anticipated to get a brand new, longer model and the wait is about to finish. In its newest teaser, Force has revealed numerous design particulars for the soon-to-be-unveiled Gurkha 5-door, a few of which will probably be utilized to the up to date 3-door Gurkha as effectively. Let’s take a more in-depth have a look at what’s been revealed.

Gurkha 5-door Exterior Design Updates

The new Force Gurkha 5-door teaser reveals it’ll retain its rounded headlight design with LED DRLs forming the outer ring, with LED headlamps. The acquainted grille with the Gurkha badging confirms that Force will maintain the identical title for each the 3-door and 5-door variations of its rugged providing. 

Force has additionally revealed the brand new design for the Gurkha’s 16-inch alloy wheels, nonetheless wrapped in thick all-terrain tyres. We additionally get a have a look at the vertically-stacked taillamps, which appear to have the identical primary design as the present Gurkha with a rounded component on the high. The silhouette of the profile confirms the 5-door will nonetheless have the spare wheel mounted on the tailgate.

Force Gurkha 5-door teaser

We’re anticipating design variations between the entrance and rear bumpers for the 3-door and 5-door variations of the Force Gurkha. In the teasers, the 5-door Gurkha can be fitted with equipment like a roof-ladder with a jerry can, and the roof-snorkel for enhanced water wading depth.

What about Gurkha 5-door interiors?

Force has not but given away any particulars in regards to the cabin of the stretched Gurkha, however numerous take a look at mule sightings recommend that it might get the selection of two and three rows of seats. There may even be three seating configurations – 5, 6 and seven. Like the outgoing Gurkha, count on this new one to remain utilitarian with a material upholstery and a whole lot of laborious plastics that might be simple to clean after a muddy outing.

Force Gurkha Cabin

New Gurkha options

The rugged off-roader is more likely to be provided in only a single variant with all the fundamental comforts you’d count on for the value. This features a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, entrance energy home windows, tyre-pressure monitoring system, a 12V energy socket and handbook AC. In phrases of security, the Gurkha will supply at the very least twin entrance airbags, ABS and rear parking sensors, whereas the brand new 5-door might get a rearview digicam as effectively.

Based on take a look at mule spy photographs, we’re anticipating the 5-door Gurkha to characteristic an digital shift-on-the-fly system to toggle between 2WD (two-wheel-drive) and 4WD (four-wheel-drive), and 4-low (used for off-roading on low-traction surfaces like sand and dust). The 3-door Gurkha has a bodily shifter for this function, in addition to differential locking controls.

Gurkha 5-door Engine Details

There are not any particulars but about what lies beneath the bonnet of the longer Gurkha, count on it to be the identical 2.6-litre diesel engine because the 3-door mannequin. While this unit makes 90 PS and 215 Nm within the shorter SUV, it is perhaps tuned to a better state of tune for the 5-door SUV. A 5-speed handbook is predicted to stay the one transmission choice.

Expected Price & Rivals

The Force Gurkha 5-door is predicted to draw a premium of greater than Rs 1 lakh over the 3-door Gurkha which is at present priced at Rs 15.10 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Expected to launch in a matter of weeks, it is not going to have direct rivals at launch as it is going to be greater and pricier than the Maruti Jimny. However, it’ll face competitors from the upcoming Mahindra Thar 5-door which is due to debut in August 2024 and probably carrying the title “Armada” to distinguish itself from the present 3-door model.

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Toyota All Set To Debut Maruti Fronx Based Crossover Tomorrow

Teasers have hinted at up to date entrance fascia with new grille and LED DRLs

Toyota Taisor to debut tomorrow

The arrival of Toyota’s model of the Maruti Fronx was first introduced in late 2023 and it’s lastly able to make its world debut on April 3, 2024. Even with its crossover proportions, it marks Toyota’s re-entry into the sub-4 meter SUV section in India. This newest Maruti-based Toyota mannequin could undertake the title “Urban Cruiser Taisor,” a trademark registered beforehand by Toyota.

Exterior Design

Toyota Taisor LED DRL teased

While retaining the fundamental physique construction, Toyota will introduce distinctive styling parts to distinguish it from the Maruti Suzuki Fronx. These alterations embody a redesigned grille that includes Toyota badging, tweaked bumpers, distinctive headlights and daytime working lights (DRLs), and tail lamp designs. Shared SUVs between Maruti and Toyota currently have managed to keep up distinct visible identities.

Many of the adjustments above have been affirmed by the most recent teaser from Toyota for this upcoming crossover. It may also be provided in a brand new orange hue, not seen with the Fronx.

Interior Design

While the dashboard format may stay the identical that from the Fronx, Toyota might change the cabin colours. In distinction to the black and burgundy inside of the Maruti mannequin, the Toyota variant may go for a lighter beige-themed inside.

Also Read: Top-Spec Toyota Innova Hycross Prices Hiked And Bookings Reopened

Expected Features

Maruti Fronx cabinMaruti Fronx’s cabin picture used for reference functions solely

All options accessible on the Fronx are anticipated to be carried on the Toyota Taisor, together with a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, heads-up show, automated local weather management, and cruise management. Safety options are anticipated to incorporate as much as six airbags, ABS with EBD, digital stability program (ESP), hill maintain help, ISOFIX youngster seat anchors, and a 360-degree digital camera.

Same Powertrains

Aligned with earlier Maruti-Toyota collaborations, the Toyota crossover will probably share engines and gearboxes with the Fronx. Expected powertrains embody a 1.2-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine with 5-speed guide and AMT choices. Additionally, a 1-liter turbo-petrol (Boosterjet) engine producing 100 PS and 148 Nm torque may also be provided, coupled with a 5-speed guide or 6-speed automated transmission. While a CNG variant could possibly be a risk, it is going to probably not be accessible from launch. 

Expected Price and Rivals

Toyota Taisor connected LED taillights

Drawing from the costs of the Maruti Fronx, the anticipated Toyota Taisor is anticipated to be between Rs 8 lakh and Rs 13 lakh (ex-showroom). It will probably carry a small premium over comparable variants of the Fronx. 

Aside from the Maruti Suzuki Fronx, the Toyota Taisor will rival the Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, and the forthcoming Mahindra XUV300.

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Hyundai Plans to Increase Engine Size in the Elantra N

Hyundai has recently revealed an updated version of the Elantra N with a redesigned grille, new bumpers, and a weight reduction of 33 pounds with the new wheels. However, there are already plans for the next generation of the high-performance sedan. A new gasoline-powered N version was announced almost a year ago, and in a recent interview with the Australian magazine CarExpert, Executive Technical Advisor Albert Biermann practically confirmed that the next car will feature a larger engine.

“Before I left Namyang, I made sure the Elantra can go on with the 2.5 turbo. It fits in there and everything. Australia is safe, the U.S. is safe, but someone needs to make a decision, right? And markets other than Australia, forget them. They’re all dreaming of the EV cloud, EV heaven, they don’t care for combustion cars.”

2024 Hyundai Elantra N

The mention of leaving Namyang refers to Biermann’s previous role as Executive Vice President and Head of Vehicle Testing & High-Performance Development. After 31 years at BMW, Albert Biermann joined Hyundai in April 2015, and three years later, he was appointed President and Head of R&D division at the Hyundai Motor Group.

Biermann played a pivotal role in the establishment of the N division before retiring as head of R&D in late 2021. Since then, he has served as Executive Technical Advisor, based in Europe.

The current Elantra N is equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter gasoline engine generating 276 horsepower and 289 pound-feet of torque. The larger 2.5-liter unit produces 290 horsepower and 311 lb-ft in the Sonata N Line, while the 2024 Genesis G70 offers 300 hp.

2024 Hyundai Elantra N

Additional updates to the 2024 Elantra N include revised software for the power steering and a rear-suspension insulator that uses urethane instead of rubber to improve damping. Hyundai also modified the tire pressure, installed a new, low-friction universal joint, and adjusted the gearbox for a more direct feeling. The Elantra N continues to be offered with a six-speed manual or an eight-speed, dual-clutch automatic.

The 2024 Hyundai Elantra N will be available at dealerships in January, with pricing yet to be announced. The outgoing model was offered at a starting price of $32,900.

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Check Out These Fancy Accessories For The Honda Elevate In Japan


The compact SUV has been recently launched in Japan as the new WR-V

Japan-spec Honda Elevate

  • Comes with a black front grille with chrome garnish as part of the accessories.

  • Honda is also offering convenience features like dash cam, auto-folding ORVMs and rearview camera as accessories.

  • Has the same 1.5-litre petrol engine as the India-spec version.

  • The starting price of the Honda Elevate is between Rs 11 lakh and Rs 16 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom).

The Honda Elevate, which was introduced in India earlier this year as Honda’s third model, has now been launched in Japan under the name of the Honda WR-V. We provided a detailed report on all the accessories you get with the India-spec Elevate; however, the carmaker is offering a different array of exterior accessories in Japan, which you can check out here.

Also Read: Honda Elevate Introduced In Japan As The New ‘WR-V’

Accessories

Japan-spec Honda Elevate Front Grille

Front Grille: The standard variant of the Honda Elevate in Japan comes with the same grille as the India-spec version, but Honda is offering an optional grille with thick vertical slats and chrome all around as an accessory. It gives the SUV a more aggressive look than the usual version.

Japan-spec Honda Elevate Chrome Garnish

Chrome Garnishes: The basic accessory you get with any car is garnishing on all corners, and the same is offered with the Japanese iteration of the Elevate. Customers can get chrome garnish on the front bumper, along the bottom edge of the doors, on the rear bumper and around the fog lamps.

Japan-spec Honda Elevate Chrome Garnish

More chrome garnish is being offered on the front fender which houses the “WR-V’ logo and on the sidestep, which has an illuminated ‘WR-V’ logo.

Japan-spec Honda Elevate Chrome Exhaust Pipe

Chrome Exhaust Finish: The standard Elevate, or the WR-V, comes with a black exhaust pipe, over which, customers can get a chrome finish attachment that protrudes outwards a bit more.

Japan-spec Honda Elevate Decal & Logo Projector

Lastly, Honda is also offering a decal for the fuel lid, and a projector lamp for the front doors, that projects the new “WR-V” logo on the ground.

Japan-spec Honda Elevate Accessories

Other Accessories

  • Boot Storage Board

  • Reverse Parking Camera

  • Dashcam

  • Auto Folding ORVMs

  • LED Fog Lights

Aside from the cosmetic details, Honda also offers some practicality and convenience equipment as accessories listed above. While features like a rear parking camera, auto-folding ORVMs and LED fog lamps are being offered as optional equipment, they’re available with the higher variants of the India-spec Honda Elevate from the factory.

Japanese Elevate Powertrain Details

Japan-spec Honda Elevate Rear

Honda hasn’t revealed the output figures of the new Japan-spec WR-V based on the Elevate, but it gets the same 1.5-litre petrol engine as the India-spec version. This unit churns out 121 PS and 148 Nm, and comes paired with either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed CVT. The WR-V in Japan will most likely only come with the CVT option.

Features & Safety

Japan-spec Honda Elevate Interior

There are some differences between the India-spec Elevate and the WR-V in Japan when it comes to the cabin and features. It features an all-black cabin unlike the brown upholstery of the Honda Elevate sold here, and a different touchscreen unit while missing out on a sunroof and wireless phone charger.

Also See: Watch How Many Bags You Can Fit In These 4 Compact SUVs – Kia Seltos, Honda Elevate, Volkswagen Taigun And Toyota Hyryder

It comes with other comforts like automatic climate control, rear AC vents, and ADAS features like adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and auto emergency braking.

India-spec Elevate Price & Rivals

India-spec Honda Elevate

In India, the Honda Elevate is priced between Rs 11 lakh and Rs 16 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom). It is a rival to the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, and MG Astor.

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Automotive Reviews

The 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe RST Performance Edition: A Review on its Fast and Furious Look

The Chevrolet Tahoe comes with a larger-than-life presence, and to enhance its appearance, Chevrolet has added some sleek details. The black grille complements the LED headlamps and split-pin daytime running lights. For an additional $8,875, the RST Performance Edition package includes 20-inch high-gloss black wheels with 275/55R20SL blackwall Firestone Firehawk Pursuit all-season tires, which perfectly match the glossy exterior trim.

While the Tahoe features a power tailgate, it’s surprising that a 360-degree camera isn’t a standard feature across all trims of this SUV. This SUV comes with it, but other Tahoe trims do not. Similarly, Adaptive Cruise Control, which is a standard feature on a $24,100 Honda HR-V, is only included in the Chevy as part of the RST Performance Edition package. The outstanding hands-free Super Cruise system is not available at all.

Tahoe front 3/4sChris Davies/SlashGear

However, the Tahoe does offer blind spot warnings, lane change alerts, rear cross-traffic alerts, and enhanced automatic emergency braking in addition to standard front pedestrian braking, lane-keep assist, forward collision alert, front and rear parking sensors, and a following distance indicator. When you accelerate, the indicator will flash rapidly as you approach the vehicle in front.

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Future Nissans Will Have A Very Different Face

Every car company has its own unique design language. For Nissan, the V-Motion grille has been a fixture in the US for more than a decade. The first iteration dates back to the original Juke from 2010, which had a small V-Motion grille. In 2015, that design evolved into a more prominent version 2.0 that debuted on the Vmotion 2.0 concept (pictured here), and later in production form on the Maxima.

However, as Nissan shifts towards an electrified future – which means less reliance on grilles – the V-Motion motif will likely not be a part of the company’s future plans. According to Alfonso Albaisa, Nissan’s Vice President for Global Design, the design team isn’t focused on V-Motion anymore.

Nissan Vmotion 2.0 Concept

“There’s a little bit left, but no, we’re not using these motifs so literally,” said Albaisa. “I think if we have one success is that nobody asks for [V-Motion] anymore inside the company. Or if they do ask, the other executives don’t follow. So one person can say, ‘What about V-Motion?’ And if the room is silent, that means it’s a minority voice and you keep going.”

Some of Nissan’s gas cars still prominently feature the V-Motion design, but on recently updated models like the Versa and Rogue, the former silver “V” accent is no longer present. The newer widened V shape on the front fascia of these models is similar to what debuted on the Ariya.

Nissan’s overall design direction is shifting as electrification becomes a priority. Albaisa and his team are striving to make these vehicles more efficient, while still prioritizing style in vehicle design.

Nissan Vmotion 2.0 Concept

“We used to be able to put the nose wherever we want. All of the cars you see today, the nose is moving up a bit because we’re taking air under the nose,” Albaisa says. “I think that those first EVs have a tendency to be a bit jellybean-ish… and already people are pushing back.”

“Because we have like 13 or 14 [EVs] that we’re making, some are a bit smoother – they’re also cool – but you see the friction between the language. I don’t think people are patient, they want something new.”

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2024 Hyundai Santa Fe: A Wildly Styled SUV Revealed in First Real Photos

The boldly styled 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is creating quite a controversy, even more so than BMW’s vertical kidney grille revival. It’s not just one design element that stands out, but rather the entire car. The rear of the SUV is particularly striking, with its gigantic tailgate and unusually low-mounted taillights. The profile is reminiscent of the Defender 130, while the H-themed lights add another eye-catching feature.

Shortly after its online premiere earlier this week, the fifth-generation Santa Fe was spotted by Instagrammer shorts_car in an underground parking lot. This particular version appears to be a lower-end model, evident from the simple exhaust tip. In comparison, the models featured in the official gallery had a more polished exhaust finisher. Additionally, the two-tone wheels on this prototype are different, and the rear lacks the giant “Santa Fe” lettering. But let’s not forget, it’s still a prototype.