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New Force Gurkha 5-door Teaser Reveals Fresh Design Details

It retains a lot of the 3-door Gurkha entrance fascia just like the grille and spherical LED headlamps

Force Gurkha 5-door teaser

The Force Gurkha rugged off-roader has been lengthy anticipated to get a brand new, longer model and the wait is about to finish. In its newest teaser, Force has revealed numerous design particulars for the soon-to-be-unveiled Gurkha 5-door, a few of which will probably be utilized to the up to date 3-door Gurkha as effectively. Let’s take a more in-depth have a look at what’s been revealed.

Gurkha 5-door Exterior Design Updates

The new Force Gurkha 5-door teaser reveals it’ll retain its rounded headlight design with LED DRLs forming the outer ring, with LED headlamps. The acquainted grille with the Gurkha badging confirms that Force will maintain the identical title for each the 3-door and 5-door variations of its rugged providing. 

Force has additionally revealed the brand new design for the Gurkha’s 16-inch alloy wheels, nonetheless wrapped in thick all-terrain tyres. We additionally get a have a look at the vertically-stacked taillamps, which appear to have the identical primary design as the present Gurkha with a rounded component on the high. The silhouette of the profile confirms the 5-door will nonetheless have the spare wheel mounted on the tailgate.

Force Gurkha 5-door teaser

We’re anticipating design variations between the entrance and rear bumpers for the 3-door and 5-door variations of the Force Gurkha. In the teasers, the 5-door Gurkha can be fitted with equipment like a roof-ladder with a jerry can, and the roof-snorkel for enhanced water wading depth.

What about Gurkha 5-door interiors?

Force has not but given away any particulars in regards to the cabin of the stretched Gurkha, however numerous take a look at mule sightings recommend that it might get the selection of two and three rows of seats. There may even be three seating configurations – 5, 6 and seven. Like the outgoing Gurkha, count on this new one to remain utilitarian with a material upholstery and a whole lot of laborious plastics that might be simple to clean after a muddy outing.

Force Gurkha Cabin

New Gurkha options

The rugged off-roader is more likely to be provided in only a single variant with all the fundamental comforts you’d count on for the value. This features a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, entrance energy home windows, tyre-pressure monitoring system, a 12V energy socket and handbook AC. In phrases of security, the Gurkha will supply at the very least twin entrance airbags, ABS and rear parking sensors, whereas the brand new 5-door might get a rearview digicam as effectively.

Based on take a look at mule spy photographs, we’re anticipating the 5-door Gurkha to characteristic an digital shift-on-the-fly system to toggle between 2WD (two-wheel-drive) and 4WD (four-wheel-drive), and 4-low (used for off-roading on low-traction surfaces like sand and dust). The 3-door Gurkha has a bodily shifter for this function, in addition to differential locking controls.

Gurkha 5-door Engine Details

There are not any particulars but about what lies beneath the bonnet of the longer Gurkha, count on it to be the identical 2.6-litre diesel engine because the 3-door mannequin. While this unit makes 90 PS and 215 Nm within the shorter SUV, it is perhaps tuned to a better state of tune for the 5-door SUV. A 5-speed handbook is predicted to stay the one transmission choice.

Expected Price & Rivals

The Force Gurkha 5-door is predicted to draw a premium of greater than Rs 1 lakh over the 3-door Gurkha which is at present priced at Rs 15.10 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Expected to launch in a matter of weeks, it is not going to have direct rivals at launch as it is going to be greater and pricier than the Maruti Jimny. However, it’ll face competitors from the upcoming Mahindra Thar 5-door which is due to debut in August 2024 and probably carrying the title “Armada” to distinguish itself from the present 3-door model.

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FIAT 500e Wins Best Electric Small Car at What Car? Electric Car Awards for Third Consecutive Year

  • The FIAT 500e retains its title as Best Electric Small Car at the What Car? Electric Car Awards 2023
  • The electric 500e is praised for its competitive pricing, impressive range, retro design, and enjoyable driving experience
  • This latest award adds to the growing collection of accolades for the FIAT 500e
     

 

For the third consecutive year, the all-electric FIAT 500e has been crowned Best Electric Small Car at the prestigious What Car? Electric Car Awards 2023.

 

The judges at What Car? were once again impressed by the electric 500e’s unique and retro styling, both inside and out, as well as its seamless integration of the latest technology. They also commended the 500e’s fun driving dynamics, which still retain the original model’s tight turning circle and nimble feel, making it ideal for city driving.

 

In addition, the 500e’s pricing stood out among its competitors. The entry-level 24kWh model remains one of the most affordable fully-electric cars on the market, while the longer-range 42kWh model is significantly cheaper than its rivals. The 42kWh variant, regarded as the top choice by the judges, offers a range of 199 miles (WLTP) and can accelerate from 0-62mph in just 9.0 seconds.

 

FIAT introduced the E-Grant earlier this year, which provides a £3,000 incentive to encourage people to switch to electric vehicles. This grant is available for both the fully-electric 500e and the 500e convertible.

 

The FIAT 500e is the brand’s first fully-electric model and boasts a range of best-in-class features, including Level 2 Autonomous Driving technologies and a driving range of up to 199 miles (WLTP) – the longest range of any electric city car currently available.

 

Additionally, the 500e benefits from fast charging capabilities, allowing the battery to reach 80% capacity in just 35 minutes. With a quick five-minute charge, the car gains approximately 30 miles of range.

 

Steve Huntingford, Editor of What Car?, commented: “The exterior design of the electric 500 manages to offer retro appeal while feeling utterly up to date. And likewise, the interior remains charming, yet features all of the kit buyers now expect. The 500 also has the sort of tight turning circle and nimble feel that make driving in town a joy. But the battery of our preferred version is big enough to ensure that you’re not limited to short journeys.”

Damien Dally, UK Managing Director of FIAT & Abarth, added: “It’s fantastic to see the 500e being recognized as the best in its class for three consecutive years by the What Car? team. Winning the ‘Best Electric Small Car’ award three times is a testament to the enduring quality, design, and intelligent technology of the 500e.”

 

Since its launch, the FIAT 500e has received numerous accolades, including the “Best Electric City Car” award from Diesel&EcoCar Magazine, “Best Small Electric Car” at the Parkers New Car Awards, “Best Small Electric Car” at the Carbuyer Best Car Awards, “Best City Car” at the Auto Express Awards, and “Best Small Car” at the Autocar Awards.

 

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First Spy Shots Of The Mahindra BE.05 Have Surfaced

The camouflaged test mule of the Mahindra BE.05 retains a lot of design elements from its concept version

  • Mahindra debuted the Mahindra BE.05 Concept in August 2022.

  • Smallest offering showcased from Mahindra’s new Born Electric line of models.

  • It will be based on the new INGLO modular platform that can support SUVs of various sizes.

  • It is expected to have a 60kWh battery pack which may offer a WLTP claimed range of over 300km.

  • Mahindra BE.05 could go on sale by the end of 2025.

It seems like the Mahindra BE.05 has already entered its development stage and the first spy shots of the test mule of the same have surfaced on the internet. The BE.05 will be based on Mahindra’s all new INGLO modular platform that can support multiple battery sizes and powertrains. Let’s have a look at the details we saw in these spy shots.

Design Similarities

Though the spied model is under heavy camouflage, it’s evident that it shares a lot of design elements from its concept version. Main highlights are the C-shaped LED DRLs which are a signature detail of the Mahindra Born Electric concepts showcased last year, including the sharp cuts on the hood.

From the side, it appears to be a pre-production version of the BE.05 with different alloy wheels to the concept housed in squared off wheel arches. Unlike the concept that featured camera-style ORVMs, this test mule wears traditional outside rearview mirrors mounted to the A-pillar.

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Expected Features

Mahindra BE 05 interior

Based on the concept, the Mahindra BE.05 is expected to offer a driver-centric cabin with  premium upholstery. It featured a panoramic integrated screen setup (one for the infotainment and one for the driver), airplane-style handbrake and a squared off steering wheel with the BE logo in the middle. 

Expected Range And Powertrain

The new era of Mahindra BE EVs will share components like battery packs and motors with Volkswagen’s MEB platform. The BE.05 may use a 60kWh battery pack offering a WLTP claimed range of over 300km, which could be around 450km as per Indian testing standards. As per Mahindra, it should support 175kW DC fast charging which can charge the battery from 0-80 percent in 30 minutes.

The INGLO platform is capable of accommodating both rear-wheel drive (RWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) systems, with outputs of up to 285PS and 394PS respectively. But since the BE.05  is a compact offering, it may get a lower state of tune at around 200PS.

Expected Launch And Rivals

Mahindra BE.05 is expected to be market-ready by the end of 2025, and likely to have a starting price of Rs 24 lakh (ex-showroom) onwards. It will lock horns with the MG ZS EV, and the upcoming Tata Harrier EV and Hyundai Creta EV.

The BE.05 is one of five future EVs Mahindra has showcased so far and won’t be the first of them to launch. It is expected to come out after the all-electric version of the Mahindra XUV700 known as the XUV e8.

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ALL-ELECTRIC 500 WINS DUO OF AWARDS AT THE 2023 WHAT CAR? AWARDS

  • All-electric Fiat 500 retains title as Best Small Electric Car for the City and Best Convertible for Value
  • Fiat’s first fully-electric car scoops duo of awards courtesy of it driving performance and stylish looks

The all-electric Fiat 500 has picked up from where it left off in 2022, gaining further recognition amongst industry experts. For a second year in a row, all-electric 500 has picked up Best Small Electric Car for the City and Best Convertible for Value at the 2023 What Car? Awards.

When awarding the all-electric 500 with Best Small Electric Car, judges praised its design and driving capabilities.

Steve Huntingford, Editor at What Car? said: “The instant response from the Fiat 500’s 117bhp motor helps you nip in and out of traffic with ease, while the car’s tiny dimensions and light steering make it great for urban manoeuvres and squeezing into tight spaces. We’re also big fans of the smart, modern interior and the relatively high driving position, with the latter boosting visibility.”

Damien Dally, Managing Director Fiat and Abarth, said: “2022 was an incredible year for all-electric 500, having achieved so many accolades from industry experts.

“It’s very promising to see our first fully-electric car kick off the year in style and equally rewarding that we have been able to retain the title of Best Small Electric Car for the City and best Convertible for Value at the prestigious What Car? Awards.”

The all-electric Fiat 500 is the first fully-electric Fiat designed from the ground up. The car provides a raft of best-in-class features such as Level 2 Autonomous Driving technologies, a variety of battery options and a substantial driving range of up to 199 miles (WLTP) – the longest range of any electric city car on the market today.

To put the all-electric 500 even further at the forefront of customers’ minds, the car boasts 85kW fast charging, enabling the battery to reach 80 per cent range in just 30 minutes and, more impressively, 30 miles in around five minutes.

Additionally, courtesy of the fully-electric nature of the car, all-electric 500 is congestion charge and ULEZ-exempt, making it the perfect vehicle for the city.

The all-electric 500 convertible is also the only 4-seater convertible in its segment.

To find out more, please visit www.fiat.co.uk or to locate the nearest Fiat retailer, visit www.fiat.co.uk/retailers.

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