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Hyundai Creta N Line Launched In India, Prices Start From Rs 16.82 Lakh

The Hyundai Creta N Line is the carmaker’s third ‘N Line’ mannequin in India after the i20 N Line and Venue N Line

Hyundai Creta N Line

  • Hyundai is providing the Creta N Line in two broad variants: N8 and N10.

  • Gets design revisions like a brand new grille, greater 18-inch alloy wheels and an all-black cabin.

  • Features on board embrace twin 10.25-inch shows, a panoramic sunroof and ADAS.

  • Offered with a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine with each 6-speed MT and 7-speed DCT.

  • Prices of the Hyundai Creta N Line vary from Rs 16.82 lakh to Rs 20.30 lakh (introductory ex-showroom pan-India).

The Hyundai Creta N Line has lastly gone on sale in India. It is a sportier model of the facelifted Creta SUV, and is being supplied in two broad variants: N8 and N10. Here’s a take a look at its variant-wise costs:

Variant

Price (introductory ex-showroom pan-India)

N8 MT

Rs 16.82 lakh

N8 DCT

Rs 18.32 lakh

N10 MT

Rs 19.34 lakh

N10 DCT

Rs 20.30 lakh

*DCT- dual-clutch automated transmission

Hyundai has priced the Creta N Line’s top-spec N10 DCT at a premium of Rs 30,000 over the common Creta’s SX(O) variant. It is essential to notice that these costs shall be revised within the close to future which may change the value premium between the common and N Line variants of the Hyundai SUV.

What’s Under The Bonnet?

Hyundai Creta N Line gear shifter

The Creta N Line will get the identical 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine (160 PS/ 253 Nm) as supplied on the highest variant of the usual Creta. However, this sportier N Line SUV comes with each 6-speed guide and 7-speed DCT (dual-clutch automated transmission) choices, whereas the latter will get the 7-speed DCT unit solely. It presents a claimed vary of 18 kmpl with the guide transmission and 18.2 kmpl with the DCT automated gearbox.

Being a automobile from Hyundai’s ‘N Line’ division, the sportier Creta additionally has a special suspension setup, a faster steering rack system for improved dealing with, and a throatier exhaust word.

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Sportier Looks

Hyundai Creta N Line Alloys

The Creta N Line will get a special grille, tweaked bumpers with crimson inserts, greater 18-inch alloy wheels with crimson brake callipers, and facet skirtings with crimson inserts. It additionally options a number of ‘N Line’ badges and a dual-tip exhaust.

Hyundai Creta N Line seats

Inside, the Creta N Line has an all-black theme with crimson accents on the dashboard, distinction crimson stitching for the upholstery, and crimson ambient lighting. Hyundai has additionally offered it with the N Line-specific steering wheel and shifter.

Equipment On Board

Hyundai Creta N line interior

Hyundai has decked up the Creta N Line with options like a ten.25-inch touchscreen, dual-zone AC, panoramic sunroof, dual-camera dashcam, an 8-speaker Bose sound system, a ten.25-inch digital driver show, ventilated entrance seats, and wi-fi cellphone charging. The sportier Creta’s security web consists of six airbags, a 360-degree digital camera, and a number of superior driver help techniques (ADAS). These options are current on the upper variants of the common Creta as nicely.

Competition Check

Hyundai Creta N Line Interior

The Hyundai Creta N Line is a rival to the likes of the Kia Seltos GTX+ and X-Line in addition to higher-spec variants of the Volkswagen Taigun GT, Skoda Kushaq, and MG Astor.

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Hyundai Creta N Line Expected Prices: Will It Undercut The Kia Seltos GTX Plus?

Hyundai India will provide the Creta N Line in two broad variants and can launch it on March 11

Hyundai Creta N Line expected prices

The Hyundai Creta N Line for India is about to be launched quickly. We already know a number of particulars relating to the sportier Creta together with its variants, powertrains and options. One lacking piece of the puzzle that can be out on March 11 is the variant-wise costs of the SUV. Ahead of its official value announcement, now we have used to info at hand to convey you the anticipated variant-wise costs of the Creta N Line:

Variant

Expected Price (ex-showroom)

N8 MT

Rs 18.50 lakh

N8 DCT

Rs 20 lakh

N10 MT

Rs 20 lakh

N10 DCT

Rs 21 lakh

Disclaimer: These costs are estimates and should differ from the official ones that can be revealed on March 11.

Design Changes

Hyundai Creta N Line

The Hyundai Creta N Line will get a redesigned grille, tweaked bumpers, a number of ‘N Line’ badges, purple highlights, a dual-tip exhaust, and greater 18-inch alloy wheels with purple brake callipers over the usual Creta. On the within, the carmaker will present it with an all-black theme that can be complemented by purple highlights on the dashboard and distinction purple stitching for the upholstery. The Creta N Line can even include the N Line-specific steering wheel.

Creta N Line Performance

Hyundai will present the Creta N Line with the identical 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine (160 PS/ 253 Nm) as the usual Creta. However, it should even be out there with the choice of a 6-speed guide gearbox along with the 7-speed DCT (dual-clutch computerized transmission). The common Creta’s turbo-petrol variant solely will get the latter and so the Creta N Line is more likely to make this powertrain extra reasonably priced with the guide possibility.

The Creta N Line is believed to get minor mechanical tweaks to the suspension and steering to make it extra dynamic than the usual mannequin. It can be anticipated to get a sporty sounding exhaust due to the brand new dual-tip setup.

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Expected Features And Safety Tech

Hyundai Creta N Line dashboard

It will get the usual Creta’s twin 10.25-inch shows (one for instrumentation and the opposite for infotainment), ventilated entrance seats, panoramic sunroof, and dual-zone AC.

Expect the Creta N Line’s security internet to incorporate six airbags, digital stability management (ESC), hill help, and digital parking brake with auto-hold. Hyundai can even provide the Creta N Line with some superior driver help techniques (ADAS) tech.

Rivals And Their Prices

Hyundai Creta N Line rear

Hyundai Creta N Line (Expected)

Kia Seltos GTX Plus Variants

Kia Seltos X-Line Variants

Rs 18.50 lakh to Rs 21 lakh

Rs 19.40 lakh to Rs 20 lakh

Rs 19.60 lakh to Rs 20.30 lakh

Being the sportier different of the Creta, the Creta N Line relies on the higher-spec variants of the common SUV. Even with the worth premium that it’s more likely to command for all of the N Line-specific therapy, the Creta N Line is anticipated to undercut the top-end variants of the Kia Seltos.

All costs, ex-showroom pan-India

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Car News That Mattered This Week (March 4-8): New Launches & Reveals, Updates On Upcoming Cars, And More

Aside from new launches and variant introductions, a Ford SUV was noticed in India final week, additional fuelling the speculations of its doable return to the Indian market

BYD Seal, Tata Nexon, Ford Endeavour

The first full week of March introduced us new launches, together with an all new EV from BYD and Dark editions of two facelifted Tata SUVs. Hyundai additionally revealed the inside of the Creta N Line, whereas the automaker additionally launched a brand new variant of the Venue. In the identical week, a Ford SUV was additionally spied in India. Let’s take a look in any respect the essential highlights of the week.

BYD Seal Launched In India

BYD Seal

The EV maker, BYD, launched its third offering in India in the form of the Seal electric sedan. The Seal is being supplied in each rear-wheel-drive (RWD) and all-wheel-drive (AWD) drivetrain choices, and it affords a WLTC-claimed vary of as much as 650 km. In the identical week, it was revealed that the BYD EV had surpassed 200 bookings in India. You may also take a look at the prices and specifications of the Seal in comparison with these of its rivals.

Tata Nexon & Nexon EV Dark Edition Launched

Nexon EV Dark

The Tata Nexon and Nexon EV acquired a midlife replace in September 2023, however they didn’t get Dark editions with the launch of their facelifted variations. Last week, Tata finally reintroduced the all-black edition with the facelifted Nexon and Nexon EV.

Hyundai Venue Gets A New Variant

Hyundai Venue Executive variant launched

Hyundai’s subcompact SUV, the Venue, has received a new ‘Executive’ variant, making its turbo-petrol engine extra inexpensive than earlier than. This new variant slots between the mid-spec S and S(O) variants of the Venue.

MG Cars Received Price & Variant Updates

MG Comet EV and MG ZS EV

MG launched up to date variants for the Hector, Hector Plus, Comet EV, and ZS EV lately. The prices for the Hector and Hector Plus have been revised, whereas the variants of the Comet EV and ZS EV have been renamed. Additionally, the Comet EV additionally acquired a brand new variant with further options and AC 7.4 kW fast-charging choice.

Hyundai Creta N Line Interior Revealed

Hyundai Creta N Line interior

Hyundai is all set to introduce the N Line model of the Creta in India quickly. Ahead of its launch, the automaker has now revealed the interior of the sportier N Line SUV which incorporates a new dashboard theme and a brand new steering wheel.

New-gen Ford Endeavour (Everest) Spied In India

New-gen Ford Everest (Endeavour) seen undisguised in India for the first time

After the latest patent filed for the new-gen Endeavour, Ford is making headlines relating to its potential comeback in India. Amidst this hypothesis, the new-generation Ford Endeavour (known as Everest in global markets) has been spotted in India.

Volvo XC40 Recharge New Variant Launched

Volvo XC40 Recharge

Volvo’s all-electric SUV, the XC40 Recharge, has received a more affordable two-wheel-drive (2WD) single motor variant. This new variant comes with a smaller battery pack, providing barely much less vary than its all-wheel-drive (AWD) model, and costing practically Rs 3 lakh lower than the latter.

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All New Cars Launched In February 2024: Tata Tiago And Tigor CNG AMT, Mahindra Thar Earth Edition, Skoda Slavia Style Edition, And More

Many upcoming automobiles for India additionally made their world debuts whereas some have been showcased in idea type

In February 2024, we noticed a bunch of recent unveils and launches, be it in India or globally. From market-first CNG-automatic automobiles from Tata to new particular editions from Mahindra and Skoda. Meanwhile, Renault and Skoda globally unveiled their new merchandise which can be anticipated to come back to India, and we additionally noticed some debuts at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024.

Launches

Tata Tiago / Tiago NRG / Tigor CNG AMT

Tata Tiago AMT CNG (incl NRG)

Rs 7.90 lakh to Rs 8.80 lakh

Tata Tigor AMT CNG

Rs 8.85 lakh to Rs 9.55 lakh

 Tata Tiago & Tigor CNG AMT variants launched

In February 2024, we bought the first CNG automatic cars in India in the form of the Tata Tiago and Tata Tigor. With the launch of CNG AMT, Tata additionally launched a brand new exterior paint choice every with the Tiago, Tiago NRG, and Tigor. 

The Tiago, Tiago NRG and the Tigor include a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine that makes 86 PS and 113 Nm, however in CNG mode, this engine’s output is diminished to 73.5 PS and 95 Nm. The CNG automated variant of those automobiles are mated to a 5-speed AMT transmission provided with the petrol automated. 

Mahindra Thar Earth Edition

Price

Rs 15.40 lakh to Rs 17.60 lakh

Mahindra Thar Earth Edition launched

Mahindra launched a brand new special edition of its offroader SUV Thar, called the Earth edition. This re-creation of the Mahindra Thar sports activities a Desert Fury (satin matte end) exterior shade. The inside of the Thar Earth version has additionally acquired beige leatherette seat upholstery with Dune design sample on headrests. For extra info on the Thar Earth version, you may go to this hyperlink.

The Earth version of the Thar is being provided with 4-wheel-drive (4WD) variants of each petrol and diesel engines, in each handbook and automated choices. 

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Mahindra Scorpio N Z8 Select Variant

Price

Rs 16.99 lakh to Rs 18.99 lakh

Mahindra Scorpio N Z8 Select launched

After present process some characteristic changes in January 2024, Mahindra introduced a new Z8 Select variant of the Scorpio N. This newest variant of the Mahindra Scorpio N fills the hole between the mid-spec Z6 and the higher-spec Z8 variants. Additionally, the SUV now additionally will get the XUV700’s Midnight Black exterior shade.

In phrases of options, the Z8 Select variant of the Scorpio N will get  8-inch touchscreen with wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 7-inch digital driver’s show, linked automotive tech, and sunroof. Its security package consists of six airbags, digital stability management (ESC), and ISOFIX youngster seat anchorages.

The Z8 Select variant will get the choice of each 2-litre turbo-petrol (203 PS / as much as 380 Nm) and a pair of.2-litre diesel engine (175 PS / 400 Nm). Both items come mated to a 6-speed handbook transmission or a 6-speed automated transmission. The 4WD will not be obtainable with the Z8 Select variant of the SUV.

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Skoda Slavia Style Edition

Price

Rs 19.13 lakh

Skoda Slavia Style Edition launched 

The Skoda Slavia received yet another special edition, called the Style edition. This version of the Slavia relies on the top-spec Style variant, and is proscribed to 500 items. The modifications embody ‘Edition’ badge on the B-pillars, blacked-out ORVMs, and a black roof. It additionally will get the ‘Slavia’ insignia on the sill plate and the ‘Edition’ moniker on the underside portion of the steering wheel. 

The Slavia Style Edition comes with a dual-camera dashcam and puddle lamps. No different modifications have been made to the Slavia Style version’s gear record. Skoda is just providing the Style version of the Slavia with the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine which makes 150 PS and 250 Nm, mated to a 7-speed twin clutch transmission.

BMW 7 Series Security

BMW 7 Series Protection Launched In India

Not a typical launch, however one which does depend, was the brand new safety model of the BMW 7 Series, known as 760i Protection xDrive VR9. It landed on our shores in February and this BMW sedan can face up to bullets and explosives. It is constructed for high-risk people similar to excessive rating officers, VIPs, CEOs, and royals who want safety towards any type of assault.

It is powered by a 4.4-litre V8 petrol engine which makes 530 PS and 750 Nm, and permits the sedan to finish the 0-100 kmph run in simply 6.6 seconds. You can visit this link to know more in regards to the blast-proof model of the 7 Series.

Unveils

Renault Duster

2024 Renault Duster

The third-generation Duster SUV was unveiled in Turkey last month, this time underneath the Renault badge. The new Duster relies on the CMF-B platform. Globally, it’s provided with each mild-hybrid and robust hybrid powertrain choices, in addition to the choice of an all-wheel-drive (AWD) drivetrain.  

Dacia Spring EV

2024 Dacia Spring (Renault Kwid EV)

Renault’s price range oriented model, Dacia, took the covers off from its new all-electric hatchback, the Spring EV, for European markets. It is actually the electrical Renault Kwid for the European markets with some design modifications, and it might additionally function the design inspiration for the new-generation Renault Kwid that’s anticipated to reach subsequent 12 months.

More particulars in regards to the Spring EV could also be discovered here.

Tata Safari Red Dark Edition

Tata Safari Red Dark Edition Front

The Tata Safari Red Dark version made its comeback on the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024. The Red Dark model of the SUV was obtainable with its pre-facelift model, however Tata took it off the shelf when it launched the Safari facelift in November 2023. You can take a look at the gallery of the Safari Red Dark version by clicking here. 

Tata hasn’t made many design modifications to the SUV, save for the crimson highlights inside and outside. The characteristic record additionally stays the identical because the common top-spec variant of the brand new Safari.

Tata Nexon EV Dark Edition

Tata Nexon EV Dark Edition Front

Tata additionally showcased the Dark version of the Tata Nexon EV facelift on the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024. It will get the stealthy black therapy throughout and it will likely be provided with the larger battery pack variants of the electrical SUV. 

You can visit this link to know more.

Skoda Octavia Facelift Unveiled

Facelifted Skoda Octavia

The facelifted Skoda Octavia has been unveiled in the international market and it affords an up to date design, new cabin, a great deal of options, and a number of powertrain choices. The sedan might be launched within the worldwide market first, and the Indian market will most certainly solely get the vRS model which is extra highly effective than earlier than.

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Skoda India Sub-4m SUV Confirmed To Arrive In 2025

Skoda’s first EV for India, the Enyaq iV, has additionally been confirmed to go on sale in 2024 itself

Skoda India's future plans announced

  • New sub-4m SUV confirmed for launch by March 2025; first design sketch teaser out.

  • Names shortlisted for it embody Skoda Kariq, Skoda Kwiq, and Skoda Kyroq.

  • Kushaq Explorer idea additionally showcased; will not be launched as an official product.

After introducing the Skoda Kushaq and Slavia as a part of the ‘India 2.0’ venture, the Czech carmaker has now revealed the subsequent stage of the roadmap for our market. It sees Skoda coming into the hotly contested sub-4m SUV section in India, at the moment dominated by the likes of the Tata Nexon and Maruti Brezza. Let’s see what Skoda has in retailer for India over the subsequent couple of years:

A New Sub-4m SUV

Skoda's new sub-4m SUV design sketch teaser

Certainly probably the most thrilling information to come back out from Skoda’s newest announcement was the affirmation of a brand new sub-4m SUV, which as per Skoda, will likely be “accessibly priced.” It will see Skoda enter a hotly contested segment by March 2025. The yet-to-be-named SUV will probably be underpinned by the MQB-A0-IN platform, identical because the Kushaq compact SUV however tailored to measurement. It ought to be a feature-loaded providing, with premium design particulars and a punchy turbo-petrol engine.

The title for this new SUV is but to be determined and the general public will even get an opportunity to suggest a brand new title by means of a ballot. Some of the names shortlisted by the carmaker embody: Skoda Kariq, Skoda Kwiq, Skoda Kylaq, Skoda Kymaq, and Skoda Kyroq. However, we did get our first glimpse on the upcoming Skoda sub-4m SUV due to a design teaser sketch, hinting at a muscular styling with a cut up headlamp setup.

Skoda’s First EV For India Coming In 2024

Skoda Enyaq iV

Skoda has additionally confirmed that its first EV for India would be the Enyaq iV, which can go on sale someday this 12 months. As will probably be a totally built-up unit (CBU) providing, the Skoda EV is anticipated to have a price ticket of round Rs 60 lakh (ex-showroom). While Skoda has already been testing the EV in India since 2022, its actual specs for our market are but to be disclosed.

Also Read: Facelifted Skoda Octavia Makes Global Debut, Makes 265 PS In Even More Potent RS Guise

Kushaq Explorer Edition Unveiled

Skoda Kushaq Explorer concept

Alongside these massive bulletins, Skoda India additionally showcased the Kushaq Explorer idea. It options distinctive off-road design modifications like sturdy all-terrain tyres fitted on 5-spoke black rims, and a roof rack. It sports activities a matte inexperienced end with orange highlights on the outside. The majority of chrome components have been changed with black accents. The mannequin showcased was primarily based on a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol variant of the compact SUV. It is unlikely to be launched as an official product, however maybe we are able to anticipate a particular version variant with much less drastic visible modifications, like we noticed with the Volkswagen Taigun Trail version.

What Else Was Shared?

Skoda revealed that its cumulative gross sales in India crossed the 1-lakh mark for the final two consecutive years. Ahead of the brand new sub-4m SUV’s launch in 2025, the carmaker has already elevated its manufacturing capability by round 30 p.c. Also, India is amongst its prime 5 world markets, and now round 50 p.c of Skoda vehicles manufactured outdoors the Czech Republic are made-in-India fashions.

What are you anticipating to see within the new Skoda sub-4m SUV? Let us know within the feedback.

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Renault Kwid vs Dacia Spring EV: In Pics Comparison

The Dacia Spring EV previews the new-gen Renault Kwid, which is anticipated to go on sale in India someday in 2025

Renault Kwid vs Dacia Spring EV

The Dacia Spring, which is nothing however the all-electric Renault Kwid, has been revealed for the European markets. It will get just a few minor design modifications in and out over the India-spec Kwid, and the brand new Spring now previews the brand new era of the hatchback.

In this story, let’s verify how completely different the 2 are visually in these photographs:

Exterior

Front

Up entrance, the Renault Kwid will get a large and massive grille flanked by slim LED DRLs. Lower down, it has the large headlight clusters within the bumper and an air dam with a number of slats. The Dacia Spring fascia will get the new Duster-like smooth grille with Y-shaped LED DRLs. There are two chrome strips operating in the direction of the Dacia emblem (which additionally covers the charging port of the EV) within the centre as nicely. Its headlight clusters, which are actually smaller and sharper, are nonetheless positioned on both aspect of the bumper.

Side

Both the India-spec Kwid and Spring EV look fairly related when considered from the aspect. That mentioned, the Kwid will get dual-tone stylised covers for its wheels, whereas the Spring comes with 15-inch wheels with black covers. Also, the roof rails current on the Kwid have been faraway from the brand new all-electric hatchback. The Spring options extra squared off wheel arches in comparison with the Kwid.

Rear

At the again, the Kwid has a less complicated design, that includes just a few badges together with the rear digicam nestled within the Renault emblem. It additionally will get a chunky black bumper. When it involves the Dacia EV, it has Y-shaped taillights to repeat the entrance LED DRL design which might be linked by an enormous black factor sporting the ‘Dacia’ branding.

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Interior

Inside, the Kwid has a dated look highlighted by the all-black theme and the ‘Kwid’ embossing on the passenger aspect of the dashboard. It has the older Renault steering wheel and the now-aged local weather management. On the opposite hand, the Dacia Spring’s cabin is an enormous step up when it comes to design and has many similarities with that of the Duster, together with the trendy steering wheel and the Y-shaped inserts on the central AC vents. It additionally has bodily buttons and rotary dials for local weather management.

Features

While Renault has outfitted its hatchback with an 8-inch touchscreen unit, the Dacia EV comes with a much bigger 10-inch show. The latter’s system goes a step additional because it even will get wi-fi smartphone connectivity.

Another large distinction between the 2 is that the Kwid is supplied with a semi-digital instrument cluster whereas the Spring EV is on the market with a 7-inch digital driver show.

Both get frequent options corresponding to all energy home windows, handbook AC, and day/night time IRVM.

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Safety Kit

The Kwid covers simply in regards to the important security tech corresponding to twin entrance airbags, rear parking sensors, a primary tyre strain monitoring system (TPMS), and a reversing digicam. Its European EV counterpart, nevertheless, will get just a few superior driver help programs (ADAS), which incorporates autonomous emergency braking (AEB) and driver attentiveness alert, together with the essential tech like rear parking sensors and a reversing digicam.

Powertrain Differences

Renault affords the India-spec Kwid with a 1-litre petrol engine (68 PS/91 Nm), with both a 5-speed handbook gearbox or a 5-speed AMT. The Dacia Spring, however, comes with a 26.8 kWh battery pack having a WLTP-claimed vary of over 220 km. Dacia is offering a alternative of two electrical motors: 46 PS and 66 PS. The EV will get a 7 kW AC charger that may energy up the battery from 20 to one hundred pc on a 15A plug level in underneath 11 hours, or in simply 4 hours from a 7 kW wallbox unit. A 30 kW DC charger can be utilized to quick cost the EV from 20 to 80 % in 45 minutes.

Price And Rivals

The Renault Kwid is priced from Rs 4.70 lakh to Rs 6.45 lakh. As the Spring EV previews the new-gen Kwid, we anticipate Renault to introduce it right here someday in 2025, with costs more likely to begin at Rs 5 lakh. The Kwid’s rivals are the Maruti Alto K10 and Maruti S-Presso.

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Just-unveiled 2024 Dacia Spring EV Gives Us A Taste Of What To Expect From New-gen Renault Kwid

The new technology of the Renault Kwid might go on sale in India someday in 2025

2024 Dacia Spring (Renault Kwid EV)

  • The Dacia Spring is actually the electrical Renault Kwid for the European markets with some design adjustments.

  • New Dacia Spring EV will get 2024 Duster-like fascia, together with the grille design and Y-shaped LED DRLs.

  • It additionally will get a brand new cabin with twin digital shows as seen on the Duster.

  • Other options embrace linked automotive tech, all-four energy home windows and handbook AC.

  • Safety tech contains just a few ADAS options and rear parking sensors.

  • Comes with a 26.8 kWh battery pack with a WLTP-claimed vary of over 220 km.

  • India launch of the Spring EV-based electrical Kwid stays unsure.

Renault’s budget-oriented international model, Dacia, has revealed the new-generation Spring EV for the European markets. The Dacia Spring is actually the electrical Renault Kwid with some beauty tweaks inside and outside, and therefore the brand new one additionally previews the brand new technology of the entry-level hatchback offered in India. We anticipate Renault to convey the 2024 Spring EV to India because the new-gen Kwid someday in 2025.

Retains Key Design Elements

2024 Dacia Spring (Renault Kwid EV) front

The new Spring EV, at first look, appears to be like like a sized-down model of the third-gen Dacia Duster SUV. It will get the identical sleeker grille with twin chrome strips working from the Y-shaped LED DRLs to the Dacia brand within the centre, which acts as a flap for the charging port. Lower down, it now has smaller and sharper headlight clusters and a large bumper sporting the air inlets above and beneath it.

2024 Dacia Spring (Renault Kwid EV) side

Although its profile appears to be like largely the identical because the outgoing mannequin, the new-gen hatchback appears to be like taller than the earlier iteration. You may also discover that the wheel arches, housing the 15-inch wheels with stylised black covers, are extra squared off. The roof rails have been performed away with, making it extra aerodynamic and thus bettering its vary.

2024 Dacia Spring (Renault Kwid EV) rear

At the again, its taillight design mimics the Y-shaped LED DRLs situated up entrance. The new rear lighting setup is linked by a chunky black component having the ‘Dacia’ moniker spelled out over it.

A More Upmarket Interior

2024 Dacia Spring (Renault Kwid EV) cabin

The resemblance with the Duster is obvious inside as effectively. The Spring EV additionally will get variant-specific white/copper accents across the AC vents and the Y-shaped inserts within the central AC vents. Even the steering wheel appears to be the identical one as seen on the brand new SUV whereas the gear selector is positioned within the centre console. Thankfully, the Spring EV has been supplied with bodily buttons and rotary dials for the local weather management.

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What Features Does It Get?

2024 Dacia Spring (Renault Kwid EV) 10-inch touchscreen

In phrases of comforts and conveniences, the Spring EV packs a 7-inch digital driver’s show, a 10-inch touchscreen with wi-fi smartphone connectivity, all 4 energy home windows, handbook AC, and linked automotive tech. The EV additionally comes with the vehicle-to-load (V2L) characteristic, which makes it an power supply to energy different electrical gadgets.

The electrical hatchback’s security web packs rear parking sensors and numerous superior driver help methods (ADAS) together with autonomous emergency braking (AEB), visitors signal recognition, driver attentiveness alert, and lane hold help. 

Details Of Its Electric Powertrain

The Dacia Spring EV will get a 26.8 kWh battery pack appropriate for a WLTP-claimed vary of over 220 km. It is out there with a alternative of two electrical motors relying upon the variant chosen: 46 PS and 66 PS.

2024 Dacia Spring (Renault Kwid EV) charging

The new Dacia Spring EV is provided as customary with a 7 kW AC charger that may energy up the battery from 20 to one hundred pc on a 15A plug level in lower than 11 hours, or in simply 4 hours from a 7 kW wallbox unit. A 30 kW DC charger permits quick charging from 20 to 80 p.c in 45 minutes.

Expected India Price And Rivals

2024 Dacia Spring (Renault Kwid EV)

The new-gen Renault Kwid (primarily based on the brand new Dacia Spring EV) might be priced from Rs 5 lakh (ex-showroom). It will proceed to tackle the Maruti Alto K10 whereas additionally going up towards the Maruti S-Presso. However, the launch of an electrical Renault Kwid in India stays unconfirmed.

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The Made-in-India Maruti Jimny Is Much More Expensive In These Countries

It was globally launched in India final 12 months and the 5-door Jimny is already exported to Indonesia, Australia, and South Africa

5-door Suzuki Jimny

At the 2023 Auto Expo, the 5-door Maruti Jimny made its international debut and was launched in India quickly after. Manufactured in India, this Maruti Suzuki off-roader is exported to different right-hand-drive international locations like Indonesia, Australia, and South Africa, however is priced in a different way in these markets. Let’s see how way more costly the Jimny is in these international locations and in the event that they get any further options for the premium.

But earlier than that, take a look on the costs of the India-spec 5-door Maruti Jimny:

Variant

Ex-showroom Price

Zeta MT

Rs 12.74 lakh

Alpha MT

Rs 13.69 lakh

Zeta AT

Rs 13.84 lakh

Alpha AT

Rs 14.79 lakh

* Dual-tone variants price Rs 16,000 further

Suzuki Jimny XL (Australia)

Suzuki Jimny XL

Ex-showroom Price

Converted To INR

AUD 34,990 – AUD 36,490

Rs 18.96 lakh to Rs 19.78 lakh

In Australia, the 5-door Jimny is offered because the Suzuki Jimny XL, and is obtainable in a single variant with each handbook and computerized transmission choices. Compared to the India-spec mannequin, it’s nearly Rs 5 lakh costlier. However, the Australia-spec 5-door Jimny will get a number of new color choices, and is even geared up with ADAS options like adaptive cruise management.

Suzuki Jimny 5-door (South Africa)

Suzuki Jimny 5-door in South Africa

Ex-showroom Price

Converted To INR

Rand 4,29,990 – Rand 4,79,990

Rs 18.78 lakh to Rs 20.97 lakh

The beginning value of the 5-door Jimny in South Africa is much like the beginning value in Australia. However, in contrast to Australia, the South African market will get the 5-door Jimny with two totally different variants – GL and GLX – which will be in comparison with the Zeta and Alpha variants of the Indian market.

In South Africa, the Jimny doesn’t get any further options, and misses out on 6 airbags within the base-spec variant.

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Suzuki Jimny 5-door (Indonesia)

Suzuki Jimny 5-door in Indonesia

Ex-showroom Price

Converted To INR

Rp 46,20,00,000 – Rp 47,86,00,000

Rs 24.48 lakh to Rs 25.36 lakh

Indonesia has turn into the most recent mannequin to get the 5-door Jimny. Just just like the Australian market, the 5-door Jimny in Indonesia is available in a single variant with each transmission choices. Its options listing is identical because the India-spec model, nevertheless it does get some further color choices which we don’t get within the Indian market.

Why Such High Prices?

The 5-door Jimny in all these markets comes with the identical engine and transmission choices because the India-spec model, and in addition will get the same options listing. But nonetheless, there’s a big distinction within the costs. This value distinction is because of the import taxes of those international locations, because the 5-door Jimny is exported from India.

Jimny 5-door Prices

Maruti Jimny

India

Australia*

South Africa*

Indonesia*

Rs 12.74 lakh to Rs 14.79 lakh

Rs 18.96 lakh to Rs 19.76 lakh

Rs 18.78 lakh to Rs 20.97 lakh

Rs 24.48 lakh to Rs 25.36 lakh

*Converted to INR

Due to those import fares, clients in these international locations should pay extra for a similar product. However, these import taxes for some international locations are nonetheless decrease in comparison with the Indian market, the place we now have to pay a one hundred pc import price for imported automobiles, making their costs double the precise price.

As of now, the 5-door Jimny is obtainable in three different international locations, however Maruti might export it to extra markets as properly. In India, the Jimny is a rival to three-door sub-4 metre off-road SUVs just like the Mahindra Thar and Force Gurkha.

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Ford Mustang Mach-e Electric SUV Trademarked In India. Is It Finally Coming?

If it ever involves India, it will likely be a fully-built import, probably provided solely within the top-spec GT variant for India

Ford Mustang Mach-E trademarked in India

When Ford introduced its sudden exit from the Indian automotive manufacturing scene in September 2021, it had introduced its intent to maintain presence through imported offerings, just like the Mustang Mach-e electrical SUV. Three years later, it appears Ford is evaluating a potential return because the Mustang Mach-e has not too long ago been trademarked in India.

What is the Mustang Mach-e?

Ford entered the EV area within the USA in 2020 by making use of its most iconic moniker, the Mustang, to its newly developed electrical crossover SUV, and referred to as it the Mustang Mach-e. At the time it was positioned as a possible rival to the Tesla Model Y within the model’s dwelling nation. Since then, the Mach-e has been exported to different international locations as properly, together with right-hand-drive markets just like the UK. It continues to be the flagship improvement automobile for Ford EVs with numerous performance-oriented one-offs as properly.

Battery, Range And Performance

The Mustang Mach-e is out there with two battery pack choices and with the selection of rear-wheel-drive or dual-motor all-wheel-drive. Their specs are as follows:

Battery dimension (usable)

72kWh

91kWh

Claimed vary (WLTP)

Up to 470 km

Up to 599 km

Drive kind

RWD/ AWD

RWD/ AWD

Power

269 PS (RWD)/ 315 PS (AWD)

294 PS (RWD)/ 351 PS (AWD), 487 PS (GT)

Torque

430 Nm (RWD)/ 580 Nm (AWD)

430 Nm (RWD)/ 580 Nm (AWD), upto 860 Nm (GT)

In the top-spec Mustang Mach-e GT variant, you get a claimed 0-100kmph time of three.8 seconds.

Features Inside

Top 5 Things About The India-bound Ford Mustang Mach-e Electric SUV

The Ford electrical SUV, now a number of years outdated, nonetheless has a reasonably trendy cabin. Its star function is the vertically oriented 15.5-inch touchscreen infotainment unit that additionally has an built-in bodily dial within the backside half for adjusting the amount. Other options on supply embody a panoramic glass roof, superior driver assists, a premium sound system and the good thing about each entrance and rear baggage compartments.

Mach-e For India?

Top 5 Things About The India-bound Ford Mustang Mach-e Electric SUV

If Ford does determine to re-enter the Indian market with fully-built (CBU) imports within the lineup, the Mustang Mach-e is actually on the playing cards. It would probably be provided solely within the top-spec GT model as a well-equipped premium providing with a claimed vary of over 400 km. It may very well be priced round Rs 70 lakh (ex-showroom) as a possible rival to the Volvo C40 Recharge and Kia EV6.

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BYD Seal India Launch Date Confirmed

In India, the BYD Seal could possibly be priced from Rs 60 lakh (ex-showroom) onwards

BYD Seal

  • The BYD Seal relies on the e-Platform 3.0 which additionally underpins the prevailing BYD Atto 3.

  • The global-spec model of the Seal will get a 82.5 kWh battery pack providing a spread of as much as 570 km (WLTP-rated).

  • It comes with each rear-wheel-drive (RWD) and all-wheel-drive (AWD) drivetrain choices.

  • Features on board the Seal embody a 15.6-inch rotational touchscreen, 10.25-inch driver’s show, and a panoramic sunroof.

  • The BYD Seal has additionally scored full 5 star security scores within the Euro NCAP crash check.

The BYD Seal made its debut in India on the Auto Expo 2023, and now, BYD has confirmed that this all-electric sedan can be launched in India on March 5, 2024. The Seal will mark the third providing from BYD in India, following the BYD e6 MPV and the BYD Atto 3 SUV. Let’s take a look at what BYD Seal goes to supply in India.

Design

BYD Seal Profile

The BYD Seal boasts a clear aerodynamic design and on the similar time, some quirky design parts too. Upfront, it will get a U-shaped headlight cluster with LED DRLs on the backside,  whereas on the rear, it options linked all LED taillights with dot matrix LED sample. The entrance and rear bumpers additionally function aerodynamic particulars that give it a mildly sporty look.

From the aspect, the BYD Seal sports activities a easily sloped roofline that merges into a brief rear finish, giving it the looks of a fastback. It stands on 19-inch dual-tone alloy wheels and boasts an air drag coefficient of 0.219.

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Gets Cell To Body (CTB) Technology

The BYD Seal utilises CTB (Cell to Body) expertise, by which the battery pack is immediately built-in into the car’s body, thereby enhancing the sedan’s dealing with and driving dynamics. It is constructed on the e-Platform 3.0, which additionally serves as the inspiration for the Atto 3 electrical SUV. 

Interior & Features

BYD Seal Interior

Talking in regards to the inside, the BYD Seal will get a dual-tone dashboard theme and sporty seats. The primary spotlight inside is its giant 15.6-inch rotational touchscreen infotainment system, even greater than those provided with Atto 3 and e6 MPV. It additionally comes with a 12-speaker Dynaudio sound system.

Other premium options onboard the global-spec Seal embody a ten.25-inch digital driver’s show, panoramic sunroof, 8-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat with reminiscence operate, a 6-way electrically adjustable co-driver’s seat, ventilated and heated entrance seats, and twin zone AC. 

The Seal additionally comes with car to load (V2L) function which makes use of the car’s saved power to energy your exterior gadgets.

Battery Pack, Range, & Charging

The global-spec BYD Seal makes use of a 82.5 kWh battery pack and is being provided with two powertrain choices, detailed within the desk beneath:

Battery Pack

82.5 kWh

82.5 kWh

Drivetrain

Rear wheel drive

All wheel drive

Power

313 PS

530 PS

Torque

360 Nm

670 Nm

Claimed Range (WLTP Combined)

570 km

520 km

Acceleration 0-100 kmph

5.9 seconds

3.8 seconds

The top-speed of each variants is restricted to 180 kmph. The BYD Seal additionally helps a number of charging choices as detailed within the desk:

Charger

Charging Time

Drive Type

Rear wheel drive

All wheel drive

11 kW AC (0-One hundred pc)

8.6 hours

8.6 hours

150 kW DC Fast Charging (10-80 p.c)

37 minutes

37 minutes

Since each the variants function the identical 82.5 kWh battery pack, their charging time is identical.

Disclaimer: These specs are for the worldwide model of the BYD Seal, which can range for the India-spec model.

Scored 5-stars FromIn Euro NCAP

BYD Seal at Euro NCAP

In 2023, the BYD Seal underwent crash testing by Euro NCAP, incomes a full 5-star security score for each grownup and baby occupant safety. You can go to this hyperlink for the detailed crash check report of the electrical sedan. Its security package contains seven airbags, a 360-degree digital camera, a tyre stress monitoring system (TPMS), and full suite superior driver help techniques (ADAS) together with options similar to adaptive cruise management, lane change and departure help, and computerized emergency braking.

Expected Price & Rivals

The BYD Seal could possibly be priced from Rs 60 lakh (ex-showroom) in India. It can be thought to be a substitute for the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 whereas additionally being much more reasonably priced than the BMW i4.