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Volvo C40 Recharge EV Deliveries Begin In India

September 15, 2023 Prafful Singh

The first two Volvo C40 Recharge models were delivered in Kerala and Tamil Nadu

Volvo retails the C40 Recharge for Rs 61.25 lakh (introductory ex-showroom pan-India).
The EV is based on the same platform as the XC40 Recharge and is its coupe version.
Gets a 78kWh battery pack good for 530km of WLTP-claimed range.
Features a 9-inch touchscreen, 12.3-inch digital driver display and ADAS.

The Volvo C40 Recharge went on sale on September 4, and after almost 10 days, the carmaker has started delivering the EV to customers. The first two units of the Volvo EV were delivered in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. It is a coupe version of the XC40 Recharge electric SUV, and is sold in a single fully loaded variant priced at Rs 61.25 lakh (introductory ex-showroom pan-India).

What Powers It?

Volvo has provided the C40 Recharge with a 78kWh battery pack, having a WLTP-claimed range of 530km and an ICAT-claimed range of 683km. The EV comes with a dual-motor AWD setup rated at 408PS and 660Nm, enabling it to sprint from 0-100kmph in 4.7 seconds.

Volvo has made it capable of supporting 150kW fast charging that helps refill the battery from 10 to 80 percent in 27 minutes. The carmaker has supplied the C40 Recharge with an 11kW charger on board.

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Plenty Of Tech To Play With

The C40 Recharge’s equipment list packs a 9-inch vertically-oriented touchscreen, powered front seats with heating and cooling function, dual-zone climate control, 12.3-inch digital driver’s display, a 13-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, and a panoramic glass roof. You get luggage space in the front (31 litres) as well as the back (413 litres).

Volvo has ensured passengers are kept safe by providing the EV with seven airbags, hill-assist, a 360-degree camera, and a range of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) such as adaptive cruise control, collision avoidance, and blind-spot detection.

Who Are Its Challengers?

Volvo’s second EV offering in India doesn’t have any direct competitors but is an alternative to the BMW i4, Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and the Volvo XC40 Recharge.

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Renault India Introduces Onam Festive Offers on Cars with Up to Rs 75,000 Savings

August 25, 2023 Prafful Singh

These festive offers for buyers in Kerala are valid until the end of August 2023

Renault India is celebrating the joyous occasion of Onam by offering exciting festive discounts and benefits of up to Rs 75,000 on its range of cars in Kerala. There are also additional loyalty benefits for existing Renault customers.

The discounts of up to Rs 75,000 are applicable even on popular models like the Renault Kiger, Renault Triber, and Renault Kwid.

Sudhir Malhotra, Vice President Sales Marketing at Renault India Private Limited, expressed his excitement, saying, “Renault believes in being an integral part of our customers’ moments of celebration. The outstanding accomplishment of our dealer, who delivered 200 vehicles in a single day, demonstrates our brand’s strength and commitment to providing exceptional customer experiences.”

The festive season has seen a significant increase in demand for Renault vehicles, reflecting the enthusiasm and excitement associated with the celebrations. In fact, one of Renault India’s dealerships in Kerala successfully delivered an impressive 200 vehicles in a single day.

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The festive offers are available at all authorized Renault dealerships and are valid for a limited period until August 31, 2023.

Avail Benefits Of Up To Rs 87,000 On Renault Cars This August

August 8, 2023 Prafful Singh

If you’re looking to buy a new Renault in Kerala, you can avail bigger cash discounts

Renault has released its August offers for customers on all of its models. Most perks are being offered with the Kiger, followed by the Kwid and Triber. This time, the offers vary for customers living in Kerala and the rest of India. Let’s have a look at model-wise offers details below.

Kwid

Offers	Amount
Offers	All India	Kerala Specific
Cash Discount	Up to Rs 15,000	Up to Rs 25,000
Exchange Bonus	Up to Rs 20,000	Up to Rs 20,000
Corporate Discount	Up to Rs 12,000	Up to Rs 12,000
Loyalty Bonus	Up to 10,000	Up to Rs 10,000
Total Benefits	Up to Rs 57,000	Up to Rs 67,000

The discounts mentioned in the table are valid across all variants of the Renault Kwid, except the base-spec RXE trim.
However, customers can still avail a loyalty bonus of Rs 12,000 on the RXE trim of the Renault’s entry level hatchback.
For Kerala customers, the cash discount further increases to Rs 25,000, while all other benefits remain the same.
The Kwid is priced from Rs 4.70 lakh to Rs 6.33 lakh.

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Triber

Offers	Amount
Offers	All India	Kerala Specific
Cash Discount	Up to Rs 10,000	Up to Rs 20,000
Exchange Bonus	Up to Rs Rs 20,000	Up to Rs 20,000
Corporate Discount	Up to Rs 12,000	Up to Rs 12,000
Loyalty Bonus	Up to Rs 10,000	Up to Rs 10,000
Total Benefits	Up to Rs 52,000	Up to Rs 62,000

Just like with the Kwid, the Renault Triber is being offered with higher cash benefit for buyers in Kerala.
The RXE trim of the Renault MPV can only be had with a loyalty bonus.
Renault retails the Triber sub-4m MPV in the price range of Rs 6.33 lakh to Rs 8.97 lakh.

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Kiger

Offers	Amount
Offers	All India	Kerala Specific
Cash Discount	Up to Rs 25,000	Up to Rs 35,000
Exchange Bonus	Up to Rs Rs 20,000	Up to Rs 20,000
Corporate Discount	Up to Rs 12,000	Up to Rs 12,000
Loyalty Bonus	Up to Rs 20,000	Up to Rs 20,000
Total Benefits	Up to Rs 77,000	Up to 87,000

The Renault Kiger is being offered with highest savings this month, with maximum cash discount for Kerala customers.
For buyers in Kerala, the maximum cash discount of Rs 35,000 is only applicable on RXT and RXT (O) turbo models, which reduces to Rs 20,000 for top-spec RXZ variants and down to Rs 10,000 for the RXT(O).
Similarly, for Kiger buyers in the rest of India, the cash discount mentioned above is only valid on RXT and RXT(O) turbo variants, and reduces to Rs 10,000 for the RXZ trims.
The Kiger subcompact SUV is priced between Rs 6.50 lakh and Rs 11.23 lakh.

Note

Renault is also providing a rural offer of Rs 5,000 on all cars, but it cannot be clubbed with corporate discount.
A discount of Rs 10,000 is also offered on all cars as a scrappage benefit.
Offers mentioned above may vary depending on the state and city of purchase, please contact your nearest Renault dealership for more details.
All prices mentioned are ex-showroom Delhi

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