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BMW Boss Defends Decision To Stick With Combustion Engines

Many automakers are in a rush to announce the tip of combustion engines, however BMW is not in such a rush. During a presentation on the Rhine-Main Business Initiative in Frankfurt, CEO Oliver Zipse defended the corporate’s resolution to stay with “old-school” engines.

German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ) quotes BMW’s head honcho saying the posh model does not “want to write off the combustion engine.” The 59-year-old govt defined that refusing to set an expiration date for the ICE does not mirror the model’s lack of initiative: “Openness to technology is not a backlog of decisions.”

2024 BMW M3 CS

He went on to say that it is flawed to “talk down products that are still on offer” and touched with regards to artificial fuels. Because there are multiple billion vehicles on the earth, Zipse argues that the significance of present gasoline autos is underestimated. According to automotive business analysis agency Hedges & Company, there are roughly 1.4 billion vehicles scattered across the globe.

Replacing every present ICE with an EV in a brief timeframe is not possible, and manufacturing a brand new electrical automobile is not eco-friendly both. Consequently, the CEO believes “e-fuels are also important” to maintain present vehicles operating with out harming the setting. Toyota, BMW’s accomplice in growing hydrogen tech, thinks it may possibly save the ICE by making it run on hydrogen.

2024 BMW M3 CS

The high brass at BMW argued that if gross sales of recent vehicles with combustion engines can be banned, many individuals are simply going to maintain their present ICE autos for longer. Why? Because electrical autos are nonetheless dearer than their gasoline/diesel counterparts, and there are many individuals around the globe who cannot pay the premium. In addition, numerous firm officers have beforehand stated the charging infrastructure is just not able to assist an inflow of EVs in all elements of the world.

That’s to not say BMW is favoring combustion engines over EVs. This 12 months, the corporate has set an goal for zero-emission autos to account for 15 p.c of complete deliveries. By the tip of the last decade, the Munich-based marque tasks one in two vehicles it can promote is not going to have an ICE.

BMW’s important rivals have set loftier objectives. Mercedes believes it may possibly go purely electrical as early as 2030 “where market conditions allow.” From 2026, Audi is just going to launch EVs and can finish manufacturing of ICE vehicles in 2032. Jaguar will go electric-only a lot sooner, from 2025. Volvo goes to desert combustion engines in 2030 when the BMW Group’s MINI and Rolls-Royce will do the identical.

Skoda Kushaq Introduces Limited Edition Matte Color Option


Only 500 units of the Matte Edition are available, so act fast if you want one

Skoda Kushaq Matte Edition

  • The new Skoda Kushaq Matte Edition is launched with a starting price of Rs 16.19 lakh.

  • It costs Rs 40,000 more than the top-end Style trim.

  • The Matte Edition is available with both 1-litre and 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engines, and comes with the option of manual and automatic transmissions.

  • It features a Carbon Steel matte paint finish, along with gloss black accents on the ORVMs, door handles, and rear spoiler.

  • The interior remains unchanged, but it is equipped with a larger 10-inch touchscreen system.

Car buyers who appreciate a matte finish on premium SUVs with powerful engines will be thrilled to know that the Skoda Kushaq now offers a Matte Edition in the striking shade of Carbon Steel. Positioned between the top-end Style and Monte Carlo variants, this limited-run edition is available in only 500 units.

Prices by Variant

Matte Edition

Manual

Automatic

1-litre TSI

Rs 16.19 lakh

Rs 17.79 lakh

1.5-litre TSI

Rs 18.19 lakh

Rs 19.39 lakh

The Matte Edition costs an additional Rs 40,000 compared to the corresponding Style variants but is Rs 30,000 cheaper than the top-spec Monte Carlo.

Changes in Styling

Skoda Kushaq Matte Edition Rear

The Skoda Kushaq already offered the Carbon Steel shade, but the matte paint finish enhances its sporty appeal. The ORVMs, door handles, and rear spoiler are finished in gloss black, adding to its stylish look. However, it still retains some chrome finishing on the grille, trunk garnish, and window garnish. Additionally, the 1.5-litre TSI variants have an exclusive badge to differentiate them from the 1-litre TSI variant.

No Interior Changes

Skoda Kushaq Cabin

The interior of the Skoda Kushaq Matte Edition remains the same, featuring a blacked-out cabin with leatherette upholstery. However, it does come equipped with the 10-inch touchscreen system that was available at the time of launch. This system supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and includes a 6-speaker sound system with a subwoofer.

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In terms of features, the Skoda Kushaq Matte Edition retains an electric sunroof, automatic AC, an 8-inch digital driver’s display, a wireless charger, up to six airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and a rear camera.

All Powertrain Options

Skoda Kushaq Engine

The Kushaq Matte Edition offers the choice between a 115PS 1-litre turbo-petrol engine and a 150PS 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine. The 1-litre engine comes with a 6-speed manual transmission and the option of a 6-speed automatic. The 1.5-litre engine is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic (DSG) unit.

Price and Competitors

The Skoda Kushaq is priced between Rs 11.59 lakh and Rs 19.69 lakh (ex-showroom). It competes with popular SUVs like the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, MG Astor, Toyota Hyryder, Maruti Grand Vitara, Volkswagen Taigun, as well as upcoming models like the Honda Elevate and Citroen C3 Aircross.

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