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New Kia EV6 Facelift Unveiled: Key Differences Explained

May 15, 2024 Prafful Singh Leave a comment

The Kia EV6 facelift has damaged cowl in Korea with an even bigger battery pack and gentle design updates

Kia began its journey of electrical solely fashions primarily based on a devoted platform again in 2021 with the EV6. Now, the electrical crossover has acquired its first facelift, debuted within the model’s residence nation. The Kia EV6 facelift will get refined design enhancements on the skin and a slew of modifications within the inside. It additionally comes with an even bigger battery pack for extra vary. Here’s every part totally different concerning the new EV6, beginning with the seems to be:.

Front

Since it is a mid-life cycle replace for the Kia EV6, the design modifications are refined. At the entrance, the EV6 ditches the eyebrow-style LED DRLs to make manner for a sleeker headlamp unit with C-shaped components that make the design according to the most recent crop of Kia EV fashions. The entrance bumper and the grille can also be revised with angular components to offer the automotive an excellent sportier look.

Side

The aspect profile stays unchanged apart from the alloy wheels. The facelifted EV6 is on the market with 19-inch wheels as normal, which go as much as 20-inch wheels for the highest variants. While there was no change to the proportions of the EV6 with the facelift, it does sit 20mm decrease than the mannequin at the moment offered in India.

Rear

The rear design of the facelifted EV6 stays unchanged from its predecessor. It nonetheless contains a linked gentle bar that spans the width of the EV. Kia has retained the edgy and prolonged search for this aspect of the electrical crossover.

Battery, Range And Performance

Kia has made extra impactful modifications beneath the floor for the EV6’s facelift because the battery pack has been upgraded. It now will get a 84 kWh battery pack which is 6.6 kWh greater than the one which does obligation within the Indian market. The detailed specs are as follows:.

Specification	Facelifted Kia EV6		Old Kia EV6
Configuration	RWD	AWD	RWD	AWD
Battery pack	84 kWh	84 kWh	77.4 kWh	77.4 kWh
Power	229 PS	325 PS	229 PS	325 PS
Torque	350 Nm	605 Nm	350 Nm	605 Nm
Claimed Range	Up to 494 km (South Korean authorities testing)	Up to 461 km (South Korean authorities testing)	528 km (WLTP)	505 km (WLTP)

We’ll have to attend and see how the facelifted EV6 with the bigger battery pack performs beneath the Worldwide Harmonised Light Test Vehicles Procedure (WLTP), the place we count on to see a rise within the claimed vary. The EV6 already featured 350kW DC quick charging capabilities to prime up the battery from 10 to 80 % in simply 18 minutes.

Also Read: Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, and Tata Were The Best-selling Car Brands In April 2024

Interior and options

The interiors have been given a extra thorough replace for the facelift because the EV6 will get a brand new curved housing for the built-in twin 12.3-inch shows (one for the digital instrument cluster and the opposite for the infotainment system). It additionally contains a redesigned two-spoke steering wheel with an offset Kia brand and chunkier steering-mounted controls.

The design of the middle console has additionally been reworked and a fingerprint scanner is positioned to behave as a biometric key for registered customers as an alternative choice to the bodily key.

Furthermore, the EV6 now will get wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, OTA software program updates (was beforehand restricted to maps solely), a digital rear-view mirror, AR navigation (on the infotainment display screen), and an enhanced 12-inch heads-up show that reveals extra data than earlier than.

Safety

In phrases of security, the Kia EV6 will get 10 airbags (two greater than the Indian mannequin). Also, it continues to supply all of the ADAS options that had been on supply earlier than which incorporates lane change help, park help, ahead collision mitigation and extra.

Expected Launch

The Kia EV6 got here to India a 12 months after the worldwide launch, so count on the same timeline for the facelift as nicely. As such, we count on it to reach by mid-2025 and more likely to stay as a CBU import for us. The present EV6 is priced from Rs 60.95 lakh to Rs 65.95 lakh (ex-showroom), and the facelifted model will doubtless carry a premium for the upgrades. It will proceed to be a rival to the Volvo C40 Recharge and as an alternative choice to the likes of the Hyundai Ioniq 5, BYD Seal and BMW i4.

Car News That Mattered This Week (May 6-10): New Launches, Unveils, And More

May 12, 2024 Prafful Singh Leave a comment

Apart from the launch of new-generation Maruti hatchback, we additionally bought affirmation on a brand new diesel delicate hybrid SUV from Toyota in India

Last week noticed one of the anticipated launches of 2024, which was a new-generation hatchback from Maruti. Along with that, Toyota launched a new-spec variant of one among its MPVs, whereas MG additionally launched particular version fashions of its India lineup. Much more occurred all through the week, let’s take a look in any respect the necessary highlights.

New-gen Maruti Swift Launched

After Japan and Uk markets, the new-generation Maruti Swift finally arrived on our shores. The 2024 Swift boasts a brand new look, extra options, and an up to date Z sequence petrol engine, which can also be extra gas environment friendly than earlier than. We have additionally detailed variant-wise features and colours provided with the brand new Swift. You may try how the new-gen Swift looks different from its predecessor.

Toyota Innova Crysta New Variant

The Toyota Innova Crysta got a new mid-spec GX Plus variant with additional features. This new variant is obtainable in each 6- and 7-seater layouts, and as anticipated, comes at a value premium of Rs 1.45 lakh over the GX variant.

Toyota Fortuner To Get A Mild Hybrid

The Toyota Fortuner is going to be more fuel efficient than before, as it’s anticipated to get a mild-hybrid system with its diesel engine quickly in India. This mild-hybrid model of the Fortuner is already on sale in South Africa.

MG Cars Got 100-year Special Editions

Celebrating its historical past of racing which spans over a century now, MG launched a 100-year special edition for the Astor, Hector, Comet EV, and ZS EV. These new editions are available ‘Evergreen’ shade, which is impressed by the British Racing Green color, and a black roof with different blacked-out parts.

BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine New Variant

BMW expanded the lineup of its 3 Series Gran Limousine sedan, with the new range-topping M Sport Pro Edition. This new variant of the three Series Gran Limousine will get extra blacked out parts.

Land Rover Defender Sedona Edition

The 110 body-style variant of the Land Rover Defender gets a special ‘Sedona’ edition, which is able to solely be accessible for one yr in world markets. It will get a recent crimson exterior color impressed by the sandstone landforms in Sedona, Arizona.

Rolls Royce Cullinan Facelift Unveiled

The Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV has its first major update since its world introduction in 2018, that includes new styling parts, whereas retaining its extensive potentialities of customer-specific customisations. The Cullinan facelift is anticipated to reach in India by the tip of 2024.

With 720 HP, The Ford F-150 Raptor R Is Now More Powerful Than The Ram TRX

December 21, 2023 Prafful Singh

Ford has given its best-selling automobile with a gentle refresh for the 2024 mannequin yr. The F-150’s face is extra sq., and on the again, some trim ranges get the trick Pro Access Tailgate. But you do not care about that. You care about horsepower, and now we lastly have the ultimate piece of the 2024 F-150 puzzle. 720 of them, really.

That’s what you will get underneath the hood of the most recent Raptor R, which wants no introduction as Ford’s high-speed off-road rig. It has 20 hp greater than the outgoing mannequin, and 18 hp greater than the 2024 Ram TRX, which retires this year together with its 6.2-liter supercharged Hellcat V8. Whether Ford’s energy improve is said to the Ram’s departure, we do not know. But the timing is handy, because it ensures the TRX is not going to go down in historical past as probably the most highly effective gas-powered pickup truck of all time.

How does Ford get the additional oomph from the Raptor’s supercharged 5.2-liter V8? The official press launch highlights a brand new engine calibration and “reduced air inlet losses,” which Ford additional explains as modifications to the hood and physique close-out panel for extra airflow to the air filter. The result’s the aforementioned 720 hp and a wider torque curve, although peak torque stays the identical at 640 pound-feet.

Of course, the engine is a spinoff of the 5.2-liter mill utilized in the latest Mustang Shelby GT500, the place it made 760 hp. When the V8-powered Raptor R debuted in 2022 with 700 hp, Ford stated the engine was retuned with improved low-end energy for higher use in a truck software. The trade-off was peak output, however now it appears Ford engineers have discovered some center floor.

As with different F-150s, you will establish the 2024 Raptor R primarily by the brand new headlights with daytime LEDs forming a half-square across the exterior edge. You will not discover something new inside, save for a heads-up show that is optionally available for the primary time within the F-150 household. Raptors journey on new dual-valve Fox shocks, but when a $110,000 pickup is not your jam, less-expensive F-150s now have a standard-issue 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 making 325 hp.

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Lamborghini Delivers First Huracan Sterrato In India Almost A Year After Launch

October 21, 2023 Prafful Singh

The Huracan Sterrato, which is perfect for dirt roading and mild off-roads, comes with a 5.2-litre V10 engine and can do the 0-100kmph sprint in just 3.4 seconds

The exterior of the Huracan Sterrato has added protection for soft roading.
The cabin of the Huracan Sterrato is the same as the standard Huracan with minimal changes.
The 5.2-litre V10 engine in the Huracan Sterrato produces 610PS and 560Nm of torque.
The Huracan Sterrato can accelerate from 0-100kmph in 3.4 seconds and has a top speed of 260kmph.
The price of the Huracan Sterrato is Rs 4.61 crore (ex-showroom).

The Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato was launched in India in December 2022. The carmaker had limited the production to just 1,499 units worldwide. After almost a year, the first unit of the off-road-spec sports car has been delivered in India. Here is what it offers:

Tweaked Design

The overall design of the Huracan Sterrato is similar to the standard Huracan, but it has some beefier and off-road-ready design changes. It features LED auxiliary lights mounted below the bonnet line. The design changes also include flared wheel arches, new alloy wheels, beefier side skirts, roof rails, and a roof scoop.

Sporty Cabin

Inside the Huracan Sterrato, the cabin layout is the same as the standard Huracan. It features an ‘Alcantara Verde’ upholstery and Sterrato-specific graphics in the digital driver’s display. The displays now also show off-road information such as a digital inclinometer, compass, geographic coordinate indicator, and a steering angle indicator. The Huracan Sterrato is equipped with connected car tech and Amazon-Alexa connectivity.

Also Read: The Lamborghini Lanzador Concept Gives Us A Sneak Peek At The First Raging Electric Bull

Rally-ready Performance

The final pure ICE (internal combustion engine) offering from Lamborghini is powered by a 5.2-litre V10 petrol engine that produces 610PS and 560Nm of torque. It is equipped with an all-wheel-drive setup and can accelerate from 0-100kmph in 3.4 seconds. It has a top speed of 260kmph and features a “Rally” mode specifically for low traction conditions.

Also Read: BMW i7 M70 xDrive Launched In India! The First All-electric M Car Arrives Along With Its The M-Sport Diesel Version

To make the Sterrato suitable for dirt roads, its ground clearance has been increased by 44mm, and its front and rear tracks have been increased by 30mm and 34mm, respectively. It also features an aluminium front underbody, reinforced sills, and sturdy wheel arches for added protection.

Price & Rivals

The Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato is priced at Rs 4.61 crore (ex-showroom) and directly competes with the Porsche 911 Dakar edition, which has not been confirmed for India.

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2024 Kia Forte Price Starts At $20,915, $330 More Than Last Year

September 26, 2023 Prafful Singh

The 2024 Kia Forte has received mild upgrades for the GT-Line trim, but this comes with a higher price across all trim levels. Take a look at the table below to compare the cost of each trim to last year:

Trim Level	2024 Model Price (Including $1,125 Destination Fee)	2023 Model Price (Including $1,095 Destination Fee)	Difference
LX	$20,915	$20,585	$330
LXS	$21,415	$21,085	$330
GT-Line	$23,415	$22,785	$630
GT (6-Speed Manual)	$26,315	$25,985	$330
GT (7-Speed Dual-Clutch Gearbox)	$25,615	$25,285	$330

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Hyundai i20 Facelift Launched At Rs 6.99 Lakh

September 9, 2023 Prafful Singh

With a fresh styling and a tweaked interior design, the i20 hatchback gets a mild update in time for the festive season

Hyundai i20 facelift priced from Rs 6.99 lakh to Rs 11.01 lakh (ex-showroom)
It gets a new base-spec Era variant.
Sports a redesigned front profile, new alloy wheels, and a tweaked rear bumper.
Interior remains identical to the pre-facelift save for the new dual-tone black and grey theme.
Six airbags, ESC, hill hold assist, and vehicle stability management are now standard.
Loses the 1-litre turbo-petrol option and only gets the 1.2-litre petrol engine with manual and IVT.

The Hyundai i20 facelift has been launched in India, with prices starting from Rs 6.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The hatchback gets its first serious update after the current generation debuted in India in 2020e. The bookings are now open while the deliveries are expected to commence soon. The variant-wise prices are as follows:

Price Check

Transmission	Era	Magna	Sportz	Asta	Asta (O)
MT	Rs 6.99 lakh	Rs 7.77 lakh	Rs 8.33 lakh	Rs 9.29 lakh	Rs 9.98 lakh
IVT	–	–	Rs 9.38 lakh	–	Rs 11.01 lakh

The starting price of the Hyundai i20 has gone down, thanks to the new base-spec Era variant. Since there’s no turbo-petrol option anymore, the top-end price has also come down.

Tweaked Styling

While the visual changes are subtle, they are still easily recognizable. The cascading grille design and the LED headlamps have been tweaked, while the LED DRLs are still inverted. The fog lamps have been skipped, but the air dam design has been mildly updated. Wrapping up the front look is the redesigned bumpers which look like racing skirts.

The i20 facelift looks slightly different from the side thanks to the new 16-inch alloy wheels. The rear profile has been updated with a redone bumper, but with the same Z-shaped LED tail lamps.

Subtle Changes To The Interior

The interior looks identical to the pre-facelift model, save for the new dual-tone black and grey interior, which replaces the all-black theme. The leatherette seats have been swapped for semi-leatherette upholstery, but there are still hints of soft touch material on the door trims.

Minor Feature Reshuffling

The i20 facelift just gains one feature – USB Type-C fast charging ports. It continues to offer an electric sunroof, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 7-speaker Bose sound system, a digitised driver’s display, wireless phone charger, and an air purifier.

Safety Features Standardised

The i20 facelift has improved the safety game with six airbags, ISOFIX child seat anchorage, ESC, hill assist control, day-night IRVM, vehicle stability management, and three-point seatbelts for all passengers as standard. Higher variants get a rear parking camera, tyre pressure monitoring system, and automatic headlamps.

Updated Powertrain

The biggest change here is actually a downgrade for the premium hatchabck as the regular i20 loses the 1-litre turbo-petrol engine option. Powering the hatchback is now the 1.2-litre petrol engine only, which is rated at 83PS and 115Nm. Transmission options include 5-speed manual and CVT automatic, the latter upping the power figure to 88PS.

The turbo-petrol is likely to remain exclusive for the N Line variants, which is expected to get a facelift soon.

Rivals

The Hyundai i20 continues to rival the likes of the Tata Altroz, Maruti Baleno and Toyota Glanza.

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