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Here’s Why The Hyundai Creta EV Is Expected To Launch In 2025

April 27, 2024 Prafful Singh Leave a comment

Hyundai has introduced that it’ll start collection manufacturing of its most reasonably priced electrical SUV for India by the top of 2024

The made-in-India electrical SUV shall be produced on the Chennai plant.
Hyundai plans to additional produce 5 EV fashions in India by 2030.
The carmaker first introduced plans for a localised and reasonably priced EV for India in 2021.
It is predicted to be the Creta EV which has already been spied a number of instances.
The Creta EV’s powertrain particulars aren’t but recognized nevertheless it may have a claimed vary of over 400 km.
India launch slated for 2025; costs may begin from Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom).

The high brass of the Hyundai Motor Group from Korea not too long ago visited their India places of work and revealed particulars in regards to the model’s future plans within the nation, particularly concerning EVs. While the carmaker confirmed that it’ll start collection manufacturing of its first closely localised electrical SUV on the Chennai plant by the top of 2024. While the carmaker hasn’t confirmed what mannequin it’s, now we have causes to consider it will likely be the Hyundai Creta EV. Our hypothesis is predicated on the truth that the carmaker has already begun testing the electrical SUV in its residence nation and a few check mules have been noticed on our roads too.

Hyundai’s First Heavily Localised EV

Hyundai was the primary mass-market model to supply a considerably reasonably priced electrical SUV in India with the launch of the Kona Electric in 2019. However, as {a partially} imported and regionally assembled unit, it was nonetheless too expensive for the plenty. Following the success of the Tata Nexon EV, Hyundai revealed plans for a closely localised EV in India again in 2021 with six EVs within the lineup by 2028. It was anticipated that the mannequin record will embody EV counterparts to the model’s profitable ICE (inside combustion engine) fashions.

Given that Tata’s profitable with an reasonably priced sub-4m electrical SUV providing, we anticipated Hyundai to compete towards it with a Venue EV that might be launched at related costs. However, provided that there was no tax profit for EVs restricted to these dimensions, it made extra sense for Hyundai to give attention to the phase the place it has dominated for years: the compact SUV house.

A Well-known Secret: Creta EV For India

Even on this newest announcement confirming that Hyundai will regionally manufacture an electrical SUV in India, the carmaker has saved the precise mannequin a secret. However, given the proof obtainable based mostly on spy pictures in India and in Korea, it would nearly definitely be the all-electric model of the Hyundai Creta.

There are a number of causes for Hyundai to choose the Creta over the Venue as its first localised EV for India. Firstly, the Creta nameplate is extra fashionable with a loyal fan following than the Venue and likewise sells extra regardless of being pricier than the sub-4m SUV. The ‘Creta’ model has been in our marketplace for practically a decade now and the carmaker has bought over 10 lakh items of the SUV until date, making it a crowd favorite.

Given that the Tata Nexon EV has already cornered the marketplace for an electrical SUV beneath the Rs 15 lakh mark, it could have been far tougher for Hyundai to introduce its sub-4m electrical SUV at a aggressive worth. But by focussing on the electrical compact SUV house with the Creta EV, Hyundai will be capable of tackle its mass-market rivals head-on. This phase itself can also be set to broaden within the subsequent 12 months with the arrival of the Tata Curvv EV and the Maruti eVX by the top of this yr. There will even be a compact electrical providing from Citroen on this interval.

The Creta EV can even profit from the truth that the ICE-powered model has simply been given an intensive facelift with fashionable styling and loads of premium options, so the one actual change for consumers would be the electrical powertrain.

Also See: Hyundai Creta EV Cabin Spied In Detail, Gets A New Steering And Drive Selector

Expected Electric Powertrain

While the precise particulars in regards to the battery pack and electrical motor of the Creta EV are but to be confirmed, we anticipate the Creta EV to have a claimed vary of effectively over 400 km. It may get a number of battery pack choices too, like many different Hyundai EV world fashions and a few of its EV rivals in India.

This Hyundai EV is unlikely to be based mostly on the identical E-GMP platform that underpins most new Hyundai EVs just like the Ioniq 5.

How Much Would It Cost?

The Hyundai Creta EV may have a beginning worth of Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom). The Creta EV will rival the MG ZS EV and function a premium various to the Tata Nexon EV and Mahindra XUV400. Upcoming rivals embody the beforehand talked about Tata Curvv EV (attributable to launch within the first half of 2024) and the Maruti eVX (anticipated to launch in early 2025).

The Creta EV shall be adopted by extra regionally made Hyundai EVs, with the corporate stating its plan to additional 5 EV fashions in India by 2030.

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Maruti Brezza And Tata Nexon Continue To Dominate Subcompact SUV Sales In March 2024

April 14, 2024 Prafful Singh Leave a comment

The Hyundai Venue was the one one within the section to get pleasure from month-on-month progress in gross sales which positioned it again forward of the Kia Sonet

In March 2024, the Maruti Brezza retained its prime spot within the gross sales tables and maintained its lead over the Tata Nexon. Although the section’s general month-on-month (MoM) gross sales decreased by almost 6 %, near 53,000 subcompact SUVs have been nonetheless offered within the nation final month. Here’s the detailed gross sales report of how every subcompact SUV carried out.

Sub-compact SUVs & crossovers
	March 2024	February 2024	MoM Growth	Market share present(%)	Market share (% final 12 months)	YoY mkt share (%)	Average gross sales (6 months)
Maruti Brezza	14614	15765	-7.3	27.64	27.2	0.44	14726
Tata Nexon	14058	14395	-2.34	26.59	24.75	1.84	15665
Hyundai Venue	9614	8933	7.62	18.18	16.8	1.38	11019
Kia Sonet	8750	9102	-3.86	16.55	14.54	2.01	6425
Nissan Magnite	2701	2755	-1.96	5.1	5.46	-0.36	2542
Mahindra XUV300	2072	4218	-50.87	3.91	8.59	-4.68	4514
Renault Kiger	1050	1047	0.28	1.98	2.62	-0.64	847
Total	52859	56215	-5.96

Key Takeaways

With over 14,500 models retailed, the Maruti Brezza remained the best-selling subcompact SUV within the section, regardless of experiencing a lack of greater than 7 % in month-on-month (MoM) gross sales. The Brezza nonetheless maintains the very best market share of just about 28 % within the section.
Tata Nexon’s gross sales in March 2024 fell quick by over 500 models in comparison with the Maruti Brezza, thus sustaining its place because the second best-selling compact SUV within the section. Following the Brezza, the Nexon is the one subcompact SUV right here to surpass the ten,000-unit gross sales mark. Please word that these figures embody each Tata Nexon and Tata Nexon EV gross sales.
The Hyundai Venue, the third best-selling sub-4m SUV, attracted greater than 9,500 consumers in March 2024. It recorded a progress of almost 8 % in MoM gross sales, at the moment holding over 18 % of market share within the section. It’s vital to notice that the Venue’s tally right here combines the gross sales of each Hyundai Venue and Venue N Line.

Also Check Out: Hyundai Creta And Maruti Grand Vitara Together Accounted For Over 50% Of Total Compact SUV Sales in March 2024

Despite a decline of almost 8 % in month-to-month gross sales, Kia nonetheless dispatched over 8,500 models of the Sonet in March 2024. This determine is over 2,000 models increased than its common gross sales over the previous six months.
The Mahindra XUV300 took the most important hit of over 50 % in MoM gross sales, and it solely managed to cross the gross sales mark of two,000 models. The essential motive for this decline is that Mahindra is getting ready for the introduction of its facelifted model, the XUV 3XO.
The Renault Kiger was the least promoting subcompact SUV in March 2024 and it solely discovered over 1,000 consumers final month. However, its efficiency final month’s efficiency was higher than common gross sales of the final six months. Meanwhile, its mechanical sibling the Nissan Magnite loved over 2,700 unit gross sales for a similar month for a comparatively steady demand.

Omoda E5 prototype assessment

April 13, 2024 David Leave a comment

The Omoda E5 is meant to have a somewhat upmarket really feel, and Hyundai and Kia are a selected goal. However, there’s a whiff of tackiness to the trim in our top-spec Noble prototype take a look at automotive. Small particulars just like the chiny, chrome speaker covers, and the wave sample on a number of the plastic trim. It’s attempting a bit too laborious, in areas.

Still, the double wi-fi telephone charging pad is nice – particularly because it has its personal cooling vent, to maintain your telephone from overheating – and there are another neat touches together with display brightness controls which are completely seen on the panel subsequent to the steering wheel. Talking about illumination, although, the back-lit, touch-sensitive buttons on the steering wheel disappear fully if it’s nonetheless mild outdoors and also you flip the headlights on. Don’t anticipate to have the ability to flip your music down when it’s foggy or raining closely, then.

Naturally, there’s an enormous, 12.3-inch touchscreen on high of the sprint, which is housed along with the large driver’s readout. Our automotive was but to have its last software program replace, however even with the tweaks that we’re advised will occur earlier than the mannequin hits dealerships, the system will like really feel a contact dated. The graphics are a bit grainy, discovering a number of the automotive’s settings takes too lengthy (you must prod at the very least three- or 4 occasions to show lane-keep help and pace restrict warnings off), and the house menu icons and in-screen temperature controls are small and fiddly. It’s harking back to MG’s touchscreen software program again when the MG4 was first launched, in truth, and also you’ll discover the methods from Kia, Hyundai, Renault and (dare we are saying it…) even Volkswagen, usefully higher. Still, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are customary, so that you received’t have to make use of the native system fairly often, anyway.

Rear passenger house is okay. You’ll get a few six-footers within the again with relative ease, though headroom is a bit tighter than in some rivals and there’s little or no foot house beneath the entrance seats.

The boot has a paltry 292-litre claimed capability, which is completely woeful and extra what you’d anticipate in a metropolis automotive than a household crossover. We’re a bit sceptical about that determine, although, and suspect that Omoda hasn’t included underfloor storage, because the boot actually doesn’t look so dangerous to us; you’ll get the large store in there, no worries. There’s additionally a small frunk, though it’s shallow sufficient that you simply’ll most likely find yourself sticking your charging cables within the boot, anyway.

And should you do carry that boot ground up – reward be to the automotive gods, it’s an electrical automotive with a full-size spare! We thought we’d by no means see the day, and when the E5 involves the UK it’s attainable that it’ll be a space-saver, however even that could be a large enchancment on a tube of gunk, or nothing in any respect.

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Hyundai Creta And Maruti Grand Vitara Together Accounted For Over 50% Of Total Compact SUV Sales in March 2024

April 12, 2024 Prafful Singh Leave a comment

All compact SUVs recorded a optimistic month-on-month (MoM) development in March 2024 gross sales

The Hyundai Creta, as ordinary, dominated compact SUV gross sales in March 2024, with the Maruti Grand Vitara following in second place. The section skilled an general development of round 10 p.c final month, with over 49,000 compact SUVs bought. Let’s see how every compact SUV carried out in March 2024 gross sales.

Compact SUVs & crossovers
	March 2024	February 2024	MoM Growth	Market share present(%)	Market share (% final yr)	YoY mkt share (%)	Average gross sales (6 months)
Hyundai Creta	16458	15276	7.73	33.44	42.66	-9.22	12557
Maruti Grand Vitara	11232	11002	2.09	22.82	30.55	-7.73	10323
Kia Seltos	7912	6265	26.28	16.07	19.93	-3.86	9536
Toyota Hyryder	5965	5601	6.49	12.12	10.56	1.56	4486
Honda Elevate	3277	3184	2.92	6.65	0	6.65	4591
Volkswagen Taigun	1588	1286	23.48	3.22	6.01	-2.79	1766
Skoda Kushaq	1293	1137	13.72	2.62	6.84	-4.22	1887
MG Astor	1274	1036	22.97	2.58	3.5	-0.92	890
Citroen C3 Aircross	211	127	66.14	0.42	0	0.42	158
Total	49210	44914	9.56

Key Takeaways

The Hyundai Creta continued its domination because the top-selling compact SUV within the nation. Close to 16,500 items of the facelifted Creta have been bought in March 2024, and practically 8 p.c development was recorded in month-to-month gross sales. Though Creta’s year-on-year (YoY) market share went down by over 9 p.c, its March 2024 gross sales was nonetheless round 3,900 items greater than its common gross sales of the final six months.
After the Creta, the Maruti Grand Vitara was the one compact SUV to cross the ten,000 items gross sales mark. Maruti dispatched greater than 11,000 items of the Grand Vitara in March, sustaining the constant month-to-month demand.
With greater than 7,900 items bought, the Kia Seltos’ MoM gross sales went up by greater than 26 p.c in March 2024. However, this determine was nonetheless round 1,600 items decrease than its common gross sales of the previous six months.
The Toyota Hyrder, the mechanical sibling of the Grand Vitara, discovered shut to six,000 patrons in March 2024. No month-to-month losses reported for Toyota’s compact SUV final month.

Also Check Out: Tata Punch Became The Best-selling Car In India For The First Time In March 2024

Honda Elevate additionally maintained a constant MoM demand crossing the gross sales mark of three,000 items. However, it nonetheless fell wanting round 1,300 items in comparison with its common gross sales of the previous six months.
Volkswagen bought 300 extra items of the Taigun compact SUV in March 2024, with its whole gross sales crossing 1,500 items. Taigun’s YoY market share nevertheless declined by practically 3 p.c.
Just just like the Taigun, the Skoda Kushaq additionally registered a optimistic development of over 13 p.c in March 2024, with near 1,300 items retailed. Its YoY market share additionally took a success of greater than 4 p.c.

The MG Astor recorded a MoM development of near 23 p.c, and managed to cross the gross sales mark of 1,000 items.
The Citroen C3 Aircross remained the least promoting compact SUV in March 2024 because it discovered simply over 200 takers final month.

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Hyundai Creta Facelift Crosses 1 Lakh Bookings Milestone In India, Sunroof Variants Are The Top Pick

April 11, 2024 Prafful Singh Leave a comment

Hyundai says sunroof-equipped variants accounted for 71 p.c of those complete bookings

Hyundai launched the facelifted Creta in India in January 2024.
Its bookings have been opened in early January; the 2024 mannequin received 50,000 bookings inside a month since launch.
Variants with related automotive tech account for 52 p.c of the full bookings.
The SUV nameplate lately achieved over 10 lakh gross sales in India alone until date.
Hyundai provides the Creta with three powertrains: two petrol and one diesel.
The SUV is priced from Rs 11 lakh to Rs 20.15 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Bookings for the facelifted Hyundai Creta began on January 2, and now the compact SUV has bagged over 1 lakh orders. To jog your reminiscence, the SUV had crossed the 50,000-bookings mark inside a month of happening sale.

Sunroof Variants Most Popular

As per Hyundai, 71 p.c of the full bookings have been for the variants with a sunroof (panoramic unit). The carmaker provides this consolation function from the mid-spec S(O) variant of the compact SUV. Hyundai has additionally revealed that 52 p.c of the full bookings belong to the SUV’s variants having related automotive tech. You can have the related tech on the brand new Creta’s higher-spec SX, SX Tech, and SX(O) trims.

Hyundai Creta: A Brief Overview

The second-gen Hyundai Creta was launched in India in March 2020 and it was given a midlife refresh in January 2024. Hyundai lately divulged that the SUV moniker has achieved over 10 lakh gross sales on our shores until date.

It is filled with creature comforts equivalent to twin digital shows (10.25-inch every for instrumentation and infotainment), ventilated entrance seats, wi-fi cellphone charging, and dual-zone local weather management. Its security web consists of six airbags, a tyre stress monitoring system (TPMS), a 360-degree digicam, and superior driver help programs (ADAS).

Hyundai provides the 2024 Creta with three powertrain selections:

Specification	1.5-litre N/A Petrol	1.5-litre Turbo-petrol	1.5-litre Diesel
Power	115 PS	160 PS	116 PS
Torque	144 Nm	253 Nm	250 Nm
Transmission	6-speed MT, CVT	7-speed DCT*	6-speed MT, 6-speed AT

*DCT- dual-clutch computerized transmission

More lately, the carmaker additionally launched the first-ever Creta N Line – a sportier-looking iteration of the SUV – with solely the turbocharged petrol engine. Additionally, it will get the selection of each 6-speed handbook and 7-speed DCT transmissions.

Price Range And Rivals

The Hyundai Creta is priced from Rs 11 lakh to Rs 20.15 lakh (ex-showroom pan-India). It goes up in opposition to the likes of the Maruti Grand Vitara, Kia Seltos, Honda Elevate, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Volkswagen Taigun, and Skoda Kushaq.

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Tata Punch Became The Best-selling Car In India For The First Time In March 2024

April 9, 2024 Prafful Singh

Hyundai Creta overtook the Maruti choices to turn out to be the second best-selling automobile in March 2024

In March 2024, the Tata Punch, for the primary time ever, was the best-selling automobile in India. The Punch was carefully adopted by the Hyundai Creta which overtook the Maruti Wagon R, Maruti Dzire, and Maruti Swift. Here’s how every mannequin within the listing of prime 15 best-selling automobiles carried out in March 2024.

Models	March 2024	March 2023	February 2024
Tata Punch	17,547	10,894	18,438
Hyundai Creta	16,458	14,026	15,276
Maruti Wagon R	16,368	17,305	19,412
Maruti Dzire	15,894	13,394	15,837
Maruti Swift	15,728	17,559	13,165
Maruti Baleno	15,588	16,168	17,517
Mahindra Scorpio	15,151	8,788	15,051
Maruti Ertiga	14,888	9,028	15,519
Maruti Brezza	14,614	16,227	15,765
Tata Nexon	14,058	14,769	14,395
Maruti Fronx	12,531	–	14,168
Maruti Eeco	12,019	11,995	12,147
Maruti Grand Vitara	11,232	10,045	11,002
Mahindra Bolero	10,347	9,546	10,113
Toyota Innova Crysta	9,900	8,075	8,481

Key Takeaways

The Tata Punch, with greater than 17,500 dispatches, was the best-selling automobile in March 2024. However, its month-to-month gross sales decreased by 891 models in comparison with February 2024, although it registered a big development of 61 p.c in year-on-year (YoY) gross sales. Please be aware that these figures embrace the gross sales of each Tata Punch and Tata Punch EV.
The Hyundai Creta compact SUV turned the second best-selling automobile final month, with gross sales of almost 16,500 models. The Creta registered a constructive development of over 1,000 models in month-to-month gross sales and almost 2,500 models within the year-on-year (YoY) comparability.
With a decline of 16 p.c in month-on-month (MoM) gross sales, the Maruti Wagon R slipped from the primary to the third spot within the gross sales desk. More than 16,000 models of the Maruti Wagon R had been offered in March 2024, which is simply 937 models lower than in March 2023.

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The Maruti Dzire maintained a constant demand in MoM gross sales, with almost 15,900 models dispatched final month. Maruti’s subcompact sedan additionally registered a development of 19 p.c on YoY gross sales.
Closely following the Dzire, greater than 15,700 models of the Maruti Swift had been dispatched final month. Though the hatchback’s month-to-month gross sales elevated by 19 p.c in March 2024, its YoY gross sales dipped by 10 p.c. In case you’re trying to purchase a new Swift quickly, do be aware that the next-generation of the hatchback is ready to reach within the coming months.
The Maruti Baleno is the one premium hatchback which made it to the listing of prime 15 best-selling automobiles in March 2024. Maruti offered nearly 15,600 models of the Baleno final month, regardless of losses of 11 p.c and 4 p.c in each MoM and YoY gross sales, respectively.
The Mahindra Scorpios additionally crossed the gross sales mark of 15,000 models in March 2024, sustaining a constant efficiency in month-to-month gross sales. The Mahindra SUV registered the best 72 p.c development in yearly gross sales. These figures embrace the gross sales of each Mahindra Scorpio N and Mahindra Scorpio Classic.
With over 14,800 dispatches, the Maruti Ertiga was the eight highest promoting mannequin in March 2024. The MPV’s yearly gross sales went up by over 5,800 models, although its month-to-month gross sales went down by over 631 models.

Though Maruti Brezza’s MoM gross sales declined by 7 p.c final month, its March 2024 gross sales had been nonetheless 556 models greater than that of its direct rival, the Tata Nexon. The Tata Nexon then again, maintained a constant efficiency in each month-to-month and yearly gross sales, crossing the gross sales mark of 14,000 models. Note, the Nexon’s tally consists of gross sales of the Nexon EV as nicely.
Maruti’s sub-4m crossover, the Fronx, confronted a decline of 12 p.c in MoM gross sales. Maruti dispatched greater than 12,500 models of the Fronx in March 2024. The Fronx has additionally bought a brand new competitor within the type of Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor, which is a rebadged model of the Fronx, launched in April solely.
With over 12,000 models retailed, the Maruti Eeco was one other constant performer final month.

The Maruti Grand Vitara crossed the gross sales mark of 11,000 models final month, with no losses in month-to-month and yearly gross sales. However its March 2024 gross sales nonetheless fell wanting over 5,000 models in comparison with its section rival, the Hyundai Creta.
Another Mahindra within the listing, the Bolero, attracted greater than 10,000 consumers in March 2024. Its YoY gross sales elevated by 8 p.c final month. Please be aware that these numbers embrace the gross sales figures of each Mahindra Bolero and Bolero Neo.
Last on this listing and in addition the priciest mannequin right here, the Toyota Innova Crysta discovered 9,900 consumers in March 2024. The diesel-only MPV loved respectable development, as itsMoM and YoY gross sales went up by 17 p.c and 23 p.c, respectively.

Hyundai Alcazar Facelift Spied Testing In South Korea, India Launch Expected Later This Year

April 3, 2024 Prafful Singh

The facelifted Hyundai Alcazar will probably have a redesigned face to set it aside from the brand new Creta

Exterior modifications embody new grille design, contemporary alloy wheels, and vertically stacked LED taillights.
Expected to be accessible in each 6- and 7-seat layouts because the outgoing mannequin.
Cabin updates might embody an built-in setup for the twin digital shows.
Should get the brand new Creta’s dual-zone AC and ADAS suite as nicely.
Likely to get the identical turbo-petrol and diesel engine choices as the present Alcazar.
Expected to be launched within the second half of 2024; costs might begin from Rs 17 lakh (ex-showroom).

Following the introduction of the facelifted Hyundai Creta in early 2024, the Korean carmaker is now readying the up to date Alcazar 3-row SUV for India. The facelifted Hyundai Alcazar has now been noticed on check in its residence nation of South Korea forward of its anticipated India launch by the top of 2024.

Details Observed In The Spy Shots

While the check mule was coated in heavy camouflage, it’s clear that the brand new Alcazar won’t have the identical fascia because the facelifted Creta. That mentioned, it’s going to have widespread Hyundai design components like a split-headlight setup with the LED DRL strip situated above the redesigned grille. Although the facelifted Alcazar’s aspect hasn’t been snapped simply but, it’s anticipated to get a contemporary set of alloy wheels. The rear of the facelifted SUV is predicted to have vertically stacked LED taillights to set it aside farther from the brand new Creta. It will proceed to have a dual-tip exhaust, similar as the prevailing mannequin.

Expected Cabin And Feature Updates

The inside of the facelifted Alcazar hasn’t been spied but but when the brand new Creta’s cabin is something to go by, count on it to even have a refreshed dashboard format. It will proceed to be supplied in each 6- and 7-seat layouts. Hyundai might additionally provide the 2024 Alcazar with two 10.25-inch digital shows (one for instrumentation and the opposite for infotainment) and dual-zone AC from the brand new Creta.

In phrases of security, the 3-row Hyundai SUV ought to get six airbags, digital stability management (ESC), a 360-degree digicam, and the Creta’s suite of superior driver help techniques (ADAS) for options like autonomous collision avoidance and adaptive cruise management.

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Same Powertrains

Hyundai will provide the brand new Alcazar with the identical engine-gearbox choices because the outgoing mannequin:

Specification	1.5-litre Turbo-petrol	1.5-litre Diesel
Power	160 PS	116 PS
Torque	253 Nm	250 Nm
Transmission	6-speed MT, 7-speed DCT*	6-speed MT, 6-speed AT

*DCT- dual-clutch automated transmission

How Much Would It Cost?

The facelifted Hyundai Alcazar might have a beginning worth of Rs 17 lakh. For reference, the at present bought mannequin is priced from Rs 16.77 lakh to Rs 21.28 lakh. The up to date 3-row SUV will proceed to go up in opposition to the Mahindra XUV700, Tata Safari, and MG Hector Plus.

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The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N eN1 Cup is a Lighter Electric Race Car

April 2, 2024 Prafful Singh

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N goes racing in a devoted sequence. It’s referred to as the eN1 class and it’ll encompass dash races in addition to one-on-one knockout races. The new racing sequence echoes the N1 class that includes the Elantra (Avante in South Korea) and isn’t restricted to a single producer or only one tire vendor.

The first electrical N mannequin receives many modifications over the road-going automobile to make it extra monitor pleasant. For starters, Hyundai shaved off numerous fats. While the street-legal Ioniq 5 N weighs as much as 4,916 kilos, the eN1 Cup Car sheds almost 600 kilos. It ideas the scales at 4,343 lbs regardless of getting a full aerodynamic physique equipment with bulging fenders and an enormous rear wing.

The weight loss program was achieved by mounting a fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) hood and polycarbonate home windows. It additionally will get 18-inch cast wheels with slick tires and has a stripped-out cabin with a single bucket seat. Although the Ioniq 5 N eN1 Cup Car has been placed on a weight loss program, it comes with numerous {hardware} not discovered on the common mannequin. Hyundai installs a full FIA-compliant roll cage, meaty 18-inch slick tires, an asphyxiation fireplace layer, and a high-voltage shutoff system.

Other modifications over the road-going Ioniq 5 N embrace an adjustable suspension with two-way dampers, a high-voltage warning indicator, and a charging port relocated on the again. Oddly sufficient, the race automobile retains the pretend engine noise trickery (N e-Shift) and groups will even be allowed to choose their favourite sounds. The perform enabling synthetic gear modifications (N e-Shift) has additionally been retained. Battery pre-conditioning remains to be there, as is the N Grin Boost that unlocks full energy for 10 seconds.

The twin motors proceed to provide a mixed 641 hp as with the road-going Ioniq 5 N from the place it has additionally inherited the 84.0-kilowatt-hour battery pack. Performance particulars haven’t been revealed, however 0 to 60 mph ought to take round three seconds contemplating the usual scorching electrical crossover does the job in 3.25 seconds with the N Grin Boost energetic.

We’ll see the brand new Ioniq 5 N eN1 Cup Car in motion for the primary time on April 27 through the inaugural spherical of the 2024 Hyundai N Festival on the Inje Speedium the place the eN1 class may have an official follow session. A complete of 10 races are set for later this 12 months.

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Pricing And What You Get For The Money

April 1, 2024 David

In current years, South Korean producer Hyundai has been on an enormous resurgence, persevering with to launch fashions in all completely different segments and competing on the very high. In 2016, Hyundai unveiled the primary all-electric Ioniq, which, as a nameplate, has expanded into other models in 2024. The unique Ioniq mannequin was discontinued in 2022 to make manner for this growth, which is at present led by the famend Ioniq 5 compact crossover SUV, which mixes the practicality of electrical energy and SUVs in a hatchback fashion bundle.

While the bottom mannequin Ioniq 5 is a improbable electrical SUV, Hyundai is about to show to energy up massively for the all-new 2025 Ioniq 5 N. Being the primary electrical automotive to characteristic Hyundai’s performance-oriented N badge, the Ioniq 5 N is expected to set a new standard for both gas-powered and electric performance SUVs, particularly when trying on the specs sheet.

The Ioniq vary will develop with the Ioniq 7 full-size SUV, however the Ioniq 5 N is the one performance-oriented mannequin that Hyundai has unveiled up to now. With the lately introduced pricing, here is what you may anticipate from the Ioniq 5 N for its record-breaking price ticket for the model.

In order to provide the latest and correct info doable, the information used to compile this text was sourced from Hyundai’s web site and different authoritative sources, together with Car and Driver.

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With the Ioniq 5 N, Hyundai is pushing the boundaries of energy, efficiency, and design for an unparalleled driving expertise.

The Most Expensive Hyundai Ever At $66,100

Hyundai lately introduced the worth for the Ioniq 5 N within the U.S., making the electrical crossover SUV the most expensive Hyundai has ever produced. In earlier years, and with many different fashions, Hyundai has constructed an important fame of being one of the crucial dependable manufacturers in the marketplace at an reasonably priced value, receiving a rating of 198 issues per automobile in J.D Power’s 2024 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study.

The 2025 Ioniq 5 N could have a beginning MSRP of $66,100. Although it’s the most expensive model in Hyundai’s entire fleet, it maintains the model’s fame of providing class-leading specs at a extra reasonably priced value.

Introducing N Performance To Hyundai’s EVs

In addition to increasing its hybrid and electrical automobile lineup, Hyundai additionally started producing its N efficiency vary pretty lately, beginning with the i30 N in 2017. In 2024, the Hyundai Elantra N is the only N performance model offered on the U.S. market, making the brand new Ioniq 5 N the primary electrical mannequin to implement N efficiency to the bottom mannequin Ioniq 5. As with the Elantra N vs the bottom mannequin, the Ioniq 5 N takes the crossover SUV to new heights, setting a brand new customary for the model transferring ahead.

Pricing Compared To Other Hyundai Models

The interior of the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N — Hyundai

Although the ’25 Ioniq 5 N is the costliest Hyundai thus far, it would not fall into an ultra-high value vary in contrast with different fashions. The solely different Hyundai N mannequin, the Elantra N, starts at $34,850, making it almost half the price of the Ioniq 5 N. However, the distinction in value may be justified as a result of the Ioniq 5 N is galvanized and comes with considerably extra energy.

The base model 2024 Ioniq 5 moves closer to its new N performance variant, beginning at $41,800. In comparability, the Ioniq 5 N follows the identical inside design fashion as the bottom mannequin however introduces bespoke track-focused options.

This consists of the N bucket seats completed in Alcántara and polyester, which embrace an illuminated N badge built-in into the seats. Hyundai has additionally redesigned the N steering wheel, with the ’25 Ioniq 5 N that includes a three-spoke steering wheel completed in leather-based.

The middle console has additionally been altered, and it has been accomplished with knee pads, shin assist, and sliding armrests to maintain you safe on the observe. Even the pedals have been up to date for the Ioniq 5 N, being optimized for foot contact to offer you extra management throughout any situation when pushing the automotive to the max.

Additional Features For The 2025 Ioniq 5 N:

Fully Digital 12.3-inch Cluster Display
12.3-inch Touchscreen Display
Bose Premium Sound System
Wireless Phone Charging
USB-C charging Front & Rear
Apple Car Play / Android Auto
Vision Panoramic Sunroof
Head-Up Display
Digital Center Mirror
Hyundai Digital Key 2
Electronic Controlled Suspension
Rear digital Limited Slip Differential

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The Ioniq 5 N’s Blistering Performance

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N on a race track — Hyundai

Of course, the spotlight of the 2025 Ioniq 5 N is its standout efficiency specs, which increase the bar for the electrical efficiency SUV phase throughout the board. Before the Ioniq 5 N was revealed, it was the World Car Of The Year-winning Ioniq 6 that was essentially the most highly effective within the lineup, with a most output of 320 horsepower. The Ioniq 5 N, nonetheless, will double this.

An Output Of 641 Horsepower

In complete, the ’25 Ioniq 5 N produces a whopping 641 horsepower and 546 pound-feet of torque, making it essentially the most highly effective Hyundai ever made. The crossover SUV is powered by dual-electric motors as standard, making it all-wheel-drive as customary.

At the entrance, the motor delivers 222 horsepower (166 kilowatts), with the rear motor growing the output to 378 horsepower (282 kilowatts). However, when the N Grin Boost characteristic is activated by pushing its button on the brand new N steering wheel, the Ioniq 5 N reaches its 641 horsepower limit.

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Performance Specifications

Layout	84 kWh Lithium-Ion Battery With Dual-Electric Motor
Transmission	1-Speed Automatic
Horsepower	641 HP
Torque	546 LB-FT
Electric Range	278 Miles
0-60 MPH	3.1 Seconds
Top Speed	162 MPH

As anticipated with this form of electrical energy, the ’25 Ioniq 5 N is able to some ferocious speeds. At its restrict, the Ioniq 5 N has a high velocity of 162 miles per hour, making it 38 miles per hour quicker than the bottom Ioniq 5. The high velocity is spectacular, however EVs are extra well-known for his or her acceleration capabilities (moreover the top-end supercars).

The Ioniq 5 N blasts from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 3.1 seconds, making it ultra-competitive inside the electrical SUV phase and even competing with high-end efficiency EVs such because the Porsche Taycan.

Exclusive Performance-Enhancing Technology

Alongside the N Grin Boost mode, the 2025 Ioniq 5 N comes stacked with cutting-edge expertise, all intending to deliver the most memorable driving experience possible. One of the spotlight options is the N Torque Distribution, which lets you totally alter the torque distribution for each the entrance and rear wheels and may be adjusted to 11 completely different ranges. This characteristic allows the Ioniq to five N to both be planted by way of corners or make it so the tail kicks out at whichever depth fits your fashion.

This works hand-in-hand with the N Drift Optimizer, which helps keep your drift angle utilizing real-time inputs. The Torque Kick Drift characteristic helps simulate the texture of a rear-wheel-drive clutch kicking. Yet one other cornering-focused characteristic is the clever N Pedal software program, which supplies prompt turn-in response and enhanced throttle sensitivity for fierce but managed cornering.

The 2025 Ioniq 5 N additionally takes current expertise and adjusts it to swimsuit the brand new crossover SUV’s intentions and philosophy, together with N Brake Regen, redesigned to enhance braking efficiency as a substitute of charging the battery, which is often used for the expertise. N Launch management additionally comes with the Ioniq 5 N and N Race and N Battery Preconditioning, which optimizes the automotive’s 84 kWh battery to ship the best efficiency in Drag or Track modes.

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An EV Built For The Love Of Driving

While Hyundai’s current hybrid and all-electric fashions are designed to maximise the effectivity and practicality that electrical energy can present, the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N turns its consideration to extracting essentially the most efficiency from the crossover SUV’s dual-electric motors for the primary time with N efficiency. Combined with the ample quantity of performance-enhancing expertise, the 2025 Ioniq 5 N represents the potential of Hyundai’s future, changing into a powerful drive inside the automotive business as an entire.

Despite focusing totally on efficiency as a substitute of effectivity, the Ioniq 5 N’s 84 kWh battery pack supplies an total claimed vary of 278 miles, which is barely 37 miles lower than the bottom mannequin Ioniq 5. Although the worth tag for the Ioniq 5 N is just under $25,000 more than the base model, the all-electric vary remains to be aggressive for a performance-focused EV that packs the 641 horsepower punch that it does.

How Does It Compare To Its Rivals?

In phrases of the Ioniq 5 N’s competitors, the 2024 Kia EV6 GT AWD is the new Hyundai’s closest rival. The Hyundai Motor Group owns the Kia model, however the two fashions share completely different stats and costs throughout the board. The top-spec AWD trim begins at $61,600, barely decrease than the Ioniq 5 N. However, its decreased energy output of 576 horsepower offers the Ioniq 5 N important efficiency advantages over the flagship efficiency EV produced by the Hyundai-owned but considerably completely different model.

Another shut competitor for the Ioniq 5 is the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT trim, which begins at a lesser $52,395. Despite costing an honest quantity much less, the ability output as soon as once more falls in need of the Ioniq 5 N, producing 480 horsepower from its twin motors. While the ’25 Ioniq 5 N’s price ticket could also be barely greater than opponents, it is greater than justified by the class-leading efficiency offered by way of its cutting-edge expertise.

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All New Cars That Were Launched And Unveiled In March 2024

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From the launch Hyundai Creta N Line to disclose of upcoming Volkswagen fashions and variants in 2024

In March 2024, we noticed main launches from Hyundai, BYD, and Lexus, whereas Tata additionally reintroduced Dark editions of 1 their standard SUVs. Apart from new launches, Volkswagen, Citroen, and Audi unveiled their new choices final month. Here’s the checklist of vehicles that had been launched and unveiled in March 2024.

Launches

Hyundai Creta N Line

Price

Rs 16.82 lakh to Rs 20.45 lakh

The Hyundai Creta, which acquired a significant facelift in January 2024, acquired a sportier N Line variant in March 2024. The Creta N Line is the third N Line providing in Hyundai India’s lineup after the Hyundai i20 N Line and Hyundai Venue N Line.

The Creta N Line sports activities an up to date fascia, purple highlights inside and outside, and N Line particular alloy wheels and steering wheel. It comes with a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine (160 PS / 253 Nm) paired with both a 6-speed guide transmission or a 7-speed twin clutch automated transmission.

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BYD Seal

Price

Rs 41 lakh to Rs 53 lakh

The month of March additionally noticed the Indian car market gain a new affordable performance EV with the BYD Seal, which is an ell-electric premium sedan. The Seal is the third BYD providing in India after the e6 MPV and Atto 3 SUV. BYD gives the Seal in three variants: Premium Range, Dynamic Range and Performance.

The Seal electric sedan comes with two battery pack choices – 61.44 kWh and 82.56 kWh – and three powertrain choices, together with each rear-wheel-drive (RWD) and all-wheel-drive-variants. It gives a claimed driving vary of as much as 650 km, whereas the top-of-the-line model has a claimed 0-100kmph time of lower than 4 seconds.

Tata Nexon / Nexon EV Dark Edition

Nexon Dark Edition Price	Rs 11.45 lakh to Rs 15.80 lakh
Nexon EV Dark Edition Price	Rs 19.49 lakh

The Tata Nexon and Nexon EV acquired a significant facelift in September 2023, nevertheless they didn’t get the Dark version with the launch of their facelifted model. In March 2024, Tata finally reintroduced the Dark editions for each ICE (inside combustion engine) and EV variations of the Nexon.

With the Tata Nexon, the Dark therapy is being provided with each petrol and diesel engine choices, ranging from mid-spec Creative variants. However, the Nexon EV limits the Dark Edition to the top-spec Empowered Plus lengthy vary variant.

Lexus LM MPV

Price

Rs 2 crore to Rs 2.5 crore

The Lexus LM is a luxurious MPV based mostly on the Toyota Vellfire, however positioned above the Toyota MPV when it comes to pricing and opulence. Lexus opened the order books for the LM MPV again in August 2023, and eventually in March 2024, it was launched in India. It is being provided in two variants: LM 350h (7-seater) and LM 350h (4-seater).

Powering the India-spec Lexus LM is a 2.5-litre robust hybrid petrol engine which makes a mixed output of 250 PS. This engine is mated to an e-CVT gearbox which powers all 4 wheels of the MPV.

Unveils

New GT Variants Of The Volkswagen Taigun & Virtus

Volkswagen has further expanded the GT variant lineup of its localised choices in India, the Taigun and Virtus. The automaker showcased new GT Plus Sport and GT Line variants of the Taigun compact SUV. These new variants of the SUV function smoked out headlights, darkish end for the underbody diffuser on entrance and rear, and blacked-out 17-inch alloy wheels. Additionally, the GT Plus Sport variant additionally will get a purple GT badge on the entrance grille, facet fender and bootlid, and red-painted brake callipers.

The Volkswagen Virtus may also be getting a brand new GT Plus Sport variant that shall be formally launched later in 2024. It was solely showcased as an idea on the occasion, that includes the identical black and purple highlights for the outside and inside.

Volkswagen ID.4

Along with the brand new GT variants of the Taigun and Virtus, Volkswagen also showcased the ID.4 electric SUV. The Volkswagen ID.4 would be the model’s first EV to be launched in India, and it’ll probably be launched right here as a totally constructed unit (CBU).

The ID.4 electrical SUV globally will get two battery pack choices – 52 kWh and 77 kWh – providing a WLTP claimed driving vary of over 500 km. It is anticipated to be launched in India by the top of 2024.

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Citroen Basalt Vision Coupe SUV Concept

The Citroen Basalt Vision, earlier often known as the C3X, is a coupe SUV idea from the French automaker for Indian and South American markets. The Basalt Vision not solely shares design similarities with the present C3 vary in India, however can also be based mostly on the identical platform because the C3 Aircross.

Citroen is but to disclose the inside and powertrain particulars for the Basalt, however imagine it may use the identical 110 PS 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine in India, because the C3 Aircross. The Basalt Vision could possibly be launched in India within the second half of 2024.

Audi Q6 e-tron

Audi took the wraps of its all new electric SUV, the Q6 e-tron, globally. This new electrical SUV from Audi shall be positioned under the flagship Q8 e-tron within the automaker’s international SUV lineup. It relies on the Volkswagen Group’s new PPE (Premium Platform Electric) structure.

The global-spec Q6 e-tron makes use of a 94.9 kWh battery pack providing a claimed vary of as much as 625 km. The all-wheel-drive (AWD) drivetrain is being provided as commonplace. The Q6 e-tron is anticipated to be launched in India by someday in 2025.

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Launches

Hyundai Creta N Line

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Tata Nexon / Nexon EV Dark Edition

Lexus LM MPV

Unveils

New GT Variants Of The Volkswagen Taigun & Virtus

Volkswagen ID.4

Citroen Basalt Vision Coupe SUV Concept

Audi Q6 e-tron

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