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Mercedes-Benz GLA Facelift And AMG GLE 53 Coupe Launch Tomorrow

January 30, 2024 Prafful Singh

Both SUVs will get minor revisions with small however helpful characteristic updates

It appears the automotive motion for January 2024 will finish because it began – with a luxurious SUV. The Mercedes-Benz GLA facelift is ready to launch in India on January 31, alongside the up to date GLE 53 AMG coupe.

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA: What To Expect

The entry-level Mercedes SUV replace was revealed globally round mid-2023 and the adjustments are gentle. It will get minor adjustments to the outside, most of them on the entrance with the up to date LED headlights with built-in LED DRLs and minor tweaks to the bumper design. There aren’t any adjustments to the profile or the rear finish of the up to date Mercedes GLA.

The inside will get barely extra important updates when it comes to performance with the newest Mercedes steering wheels with contact controls. It already got here with the built-in 10.25-inch screens for the infotainment and driver’s show, however the central console shall be up to date and now not options the massive trackpad. It can also be anticipated to get a lot wanted characteristic updates like a 360-degree digicam.

In phrases of engines, we anticipate Mercedes to proceed providing it with the identical 1.3-litre turbo-petrol (165 PS/ 250 Nm) and 2-litre diesel models (192 PS/ 400 Nm). Both engines will include automated transmissions and the diesel to get the choice of all-wheel-drive as nicely. However, we’re not anticipating a correct AMG model of the facelifted entry-level SUV tomorrow.

2024 Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupe: What To Expect

Following the arrival of the facelifted GLE to India late last year, Mercedes has introduced alongside its standard athletic cousin – the GLE 53 AMG Coupe. It not solely will get the sportier roofline, it additionally will get a peppier engine – a 3-litre twin-turbocharged petrol unit with mild-hybrid expertise and all-wheel-drive. This explicit variant is globally rated to ship 435 PS and upto 560 Nm of efficiency.

The general adjustments to the design and cabin would be the identical as these seen on the common GLE facelift with minor revisions and some characteristic updates over the earlier iteration.

Expected Pricing

The 2024 Mercedes GLA will possible carry a premium over the outgoing mannequin and is more likely to be priced between Rs 49 lakh to Rs 54 lakh. Meanwhile, the sporty AMG GLE 53 Coupe is predicted to hold a price ticket of round Rs 1.75 crore (all costs are ex-showroom). The GLA will proceed to rival the likes of the Audi Q3 and BMW X1 whereas the GLE 53 Coupe is an alternative choice to the Porsche Cayenne Coupe.

Check Out The Kia Sonet Facelift’s GTX+ Variant In These 15 Pics

December 15, 2023 Prafful Singh

The GTX+ variant of the Kia Sonet has received some styling tweaks and gear revisions over the outgoing mannequin, making it a extra feature-rich providing

Kia’s sub-4m SUV providing, the Sonet, has simply been unveiled in a facelifted iteration. It will likely be supplied in seven variants in whole: HTE, HTK, HTK+, HTX, HTX+, GTX+, and X-Line. In this story, let’s see how the GTX+ variant (a part of the GT Line trim) of the Kia Sonet facelift seems to be like in the actual world:

Exterior

Front

Up entrance, the Sonet GTX+ will get a in another way styled grille than the opposite trims (HT Line and X-Line), that includes a honeycomb sample with silver inserts and the entrance digicam as properly. Its bumper is shared with the X-Line and sports activities the smooth LED fog lamps. That stated, the multi-reflector 3-piece LED headlights and the longer fang-shaped LED DRLs are widespread throughout the three trim strains.

The GTX+ variant of the Sonet now additionally sports activities 10 options of superior driver help programs (ADAS). Its ADAS works primarily based on the digicam mounted on the internal facet of the entrance windshield.

Side

The solely main adjustments made to the edges of the brand new Sonet GTX+ is the availability of freshly designed 16-inch alloy wheels and the ORVM-mounted digicam as a part of the 360-degree setup.

Rear

At the again, the up to date SUV’s GTX+ variant has a wiper with washer and defogger. With the facelift, the Sonet now will get a linked LED tail lamp setup as the brand new Kia Seltos.

Interior

Dashboard

Kia has retained the all-black cabin theme for the GT Line model of the SUV. Its steering wheel has the ‘GT’ moniker on the decrease portion, whereas the hotkey for ADAS is now a part of the steering-mounted controls that additionally contains the button for the cruise management.

It now additionally comes with a revised local weather management panel whereas persevering with to supply ventilated entrance seats as earlier than.

Front Seats

The 2024 Sonet’s GTX+ variant has been supplied with black and white seat upholstery with distinction white stitching. The height-adjustable driver seat now additionally has 4-way power-adjustment, which was launched on its sibling the Hyundai Venue in 2022.

This variant of Kia’s sub-4m SUV additionally will get a single-pane sunroof and a ten.25-inch digital driver’s show because the Seltos.

Rear Seats

At the again, the Sonet GTX+ comes with solely two adjustable headrests, which is lacking for the centre passenger however all passengers get 3-point seatbelts. That stated, Kia has offered it with a centre armrest with cupholders and rear AC vents.

Also Read: All The New Features That Debuted On A Kia In India In 2023

Price And Rivals

We anticipate the Kia Sonet facelift to go on sale in early 2024, with costs prone to begin from Rs 8 lakh (ex-showroom). Apart from the Hyundai Venue, it should additionally go up towards the Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Mahindra XUV300, Renault Kiger and Nissan Magnite. The Kia SUV can also be an alternative choice to the Maruti Fronx crossover.

Audi E-tron GT due redesign with 750bhp RS on the playing cards

December 5, 2023 David

The Audi E-tron GT will obtain a bunch of eye-catching styling revisions as a part of a mid-life facelift – which might embody the arrival of a brand new RS variant with as a lot as 750bhp.

Planned for launch in direction of the top of 2024, the Tesla Model S rival was noticed present process its remaining levels of testing in Germany with little or no camouflage overlaying its bodywork.

Our spy photographer’s pictures counsel that the design of the E-tron GT shall be introduced extra consistent with the all-new Audi Q6 E-tron SUV, which is about for launch in February 2024.

It will even observe within the footsteps of the Porsche Taycan, its Volkswagen Group sibling, in gaining extra aerodynamically optimised entrance and rear bumpers, a revised entrance grille and new alloy-wheel designs.

Unusually for a facelift, the entrance and rear gentle designs seem to stay the identical.

At the rear, the diffuser is way more outstanding, with massive facet blades channelling air at both facet of the bumper.

The facet profile stays largely the identical, save for redesigned facet skits.

Judging by the muscular brake set-up and extra cooling apertures on the entrance, the range-topping RS E-tron GT could possibly be made much more highly effective.

It might pack the identical 750bhp powertrain because the Porsche Taycan Turbo S, bringing a few 113bhp improve over the present RS E-tron GT, which produces 636bhp and dispatches 62mph in 3.3sec.

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Volkswagen Taigun, Virtus Sound Editions Launched, Prices Start From Rs 15.52 Lakh

November 22, 2023 Prafful Singh

The Sound Edition of the two cars gets cosmetic and feature revisions over the standard models

The Sound Editions of both models get decals on the C-pillar and a subwoofer.
The limited time edition is based on the Topline variants of the both cars.
This variant comes with a 1-litre turbo-petrol engine (115 PS/178 Nm) and is paired with either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission.
Their features list remains the same as the standard Topline variants, which get an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, ventilated front seats and 6 airbags.

The Volkswagen Taigun and Volkswagen Virtus have just received another special edition called the Sound Edition. This is the first time that any carmaker has brought out a music-specific special edition of a car as opposed to the other special editions that have only focused on cosmetic enhancements. The special edition of the two compact offerings is available with their Topline variants and is priced as follows:

Transmission Option	Taigun Topline	Taigun Sound Edition	Difference	Virtus Topline	Virtus Sound Edition	Difference
Manual	Rs 15.84 lakh	Rs 16.33 lakh	+Rs 49,000	Rs 15.22 lakh	Rs 15.52 lakh	+Rs 30,000
Automatic	Rs 17.35 akh	Rs 17.90 lakh	+Rs 55,000	Rs 16.47 lakh	Rs 16.77 lakh	+Rs 30,000

All prices ex-showroom Delhi

What’s Different With The Sound Edition?

Volkswagen has now equipped the higher-spec variants in the Dynamic Line of the Virtus and Taigun with the subwoofer and amplifier that was limited to the top-spec GT variants till now. Other revisions include special edition-specific body decals on the C-pillar.

The rest of the features of the Topline variants have been carried forwards like an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, electric sunroof, powered and ventilated front seats, 6 airbags, auto-dimming IRVM and rain sensing wipers.

Only With The One Engine

The Sound edition of the Taigun and Virtus is based on the Dynamic Line, and only comes with the 1-litre turbo-petrol engine option (115 PS/ 178 Nm). It is offered with both 6-speed MT and 6-speed AT options.

Also See: Volkswagen Taigun Trail Edition vs Hyundai Creta Adventure Edition: Compared In Images

Volkswagen also offers the two models with a larger 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine making 150 PS and 250 Nm, paired with either a 6-speed MT or a 7-speed DCT (dual clutch automatic transmission). There is also a recently introduced special edition for the SUV, the Taigun GT Trail Edition, offered with this more powerful engine.

Competition Check

There are no direct rivals for these Sound Editions. However, the Volkswagen Virtus goes up against the Skoda Slavia, Honda City, Hyundai Verna and Maruti Ciaz. On the other hand, the Volkswagen Taigun competes with the likes of the Maruti Grand Vitara, Hyundai Creta, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Honda Elevate, Skoda Kushaq, and Kia Seltos.

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2024 Honda Ridgeline Updates Include New Interior Design and TrailSport Trim

November 7, 2023 Prafful Singh

The 2024 Honda Ridgeline is receiving several updates, with the most notable being a redesigned interior that takes inspiration from the Pilot SUV. Additionally, a new TrailSport trim level is introduced, featuring all-terrain tires and a suspension tuning designed for off-road driving. While some may have been hoping for a complete model redesign, Honda assures that the alterations made to the 2024 Ridgeline will satisfy fans of the truck.

One of the key updates is the introduction of the TrailSport model. Honda claims that the 2024 Ridgeline TrailSport is their most capable pickup truck to date, thanks to unique damper tuning that enhances traction and articulation. Unlike the Pilot TrailSport, the Ridgeline (and its sibling, the Passport) do not receive an additional lift from their off-road suspension. However, an exciting addition to the Ridgeline TrailSport is the inclusion of all-terrain tires. Equipped with 18-inch wheels shared with the Passport TrailSport, the General Grabber A/T Sport rubber is expected to provide superior traction compared to the all-season tires used in other Ridgeline models.

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2024 Chevy Silverado Transformed into 800 HP Powerhouse by SVE, Introduces Boost Control System

October 20, 2023 Prafful Singh

In the year 2024, Chevrolet made some subtle enhancements to the Silverado, with the most notable being the introduction of a diesel engine to the ZR2 trim. However, the other engine options, such as the 2.7-liter turbo-four, 5.3-liter V8, and 6.2-liter V8, remained unchanged. Specialty Vehicle Engineering (SVE) recognized the potential for improvement and has now released an upgrade package for the 2024 Silverado, significantly increasing its power output.

The newest performance pack from SVE for Chevy’s truck is called the Yenko/SC Silverado Off-Road and is available with two powertrain options. This upgrade is exclusively accessible for 2024 crew cab and double cab models in LTZ, RST, ZR2, LT, and Z71 grades, all equipped with the 10-speed automatic transmission. You have the choice to order the supercharger kit for either the 5.3-liter V8 or the larger 6.2-liter V8 engines.

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Car News That Mattered This Week (Sep 18-22): New Launch And Updates, Price Revisions, Spy Shots And More

September 23, 2023 Prafful Singh

Apart from a new launch, we also witnessed price revisions, along with a few spots of upcoming SUVs

In the last week, one of Hyundai’s sportier-looking hatchbacks got a refresh in India, while Kia also introduced a couple of variants of its compact SUV packing ADAS tech. Volkswagen debuted the new-generation of one of its popular SUVs globally, while Mahindra and MG revised the prices of some of their models. Let’s take a look at what all happened last week.

2023 Hyundai i20 N Line Facelift Launched

Just a few days after introducing the i20 facelift, Hyundai has now launched the i20 N Line facelift in India. Besides minor design updates, the facelifted hatchback has received a big mechanical change, making it more affordable than before.

Two New Variants Of The Kia Seltos

The Korean marque, Kia, has now introduced a couple of more affordable advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) equipped variants of the Seltos. These new variants are limited to the automatic variants of the compact SUV.

Tata Nexon Facelift Mileage Figures Revealed

After introducing the facelifted Nexon, Tata Motors recently revealed the new SUV’s powertrain-wise claimed fuel efficiency numbers. With the update, the 2023 Tata Nexon offers a total of four transmission options with the petrol and diesel engines.

Price Revisions Of The Week

Both Mahindra and MG have revised the prices of some models, resulting in Mahindra SUVs becoming more expensive, while two MG SUVs have seen significant price cuts. The diesel variants of the MG SUVs have received higher price reductions.

New Mahindra Ambulance Launched

While we await Mahindra to introduce the Bolero Neo Plus as a passenger vehicle, the carmaker has brought out an updated version of the SUV as an ambulance. The ambulance version of the Bolero Neo Plus employs a larger diesel engine, compared to the smaller 1.5-liter diesel unit found in the Bolero Neo.

BMW iX1 Teased For India

BMW has teased another electric SUV for India, which is the iX1 that debuted in international markets last year. Internationally, the BMW iX1 comes with front-wheel drivetrain and all-wheel drivetrain (AWD) options.

Third-gen Volkswagen Tiguan Debuted Globally

Volkswagen recently took the wraps off its third-generation Tiguan SUV, which is more modern inside and out. This new SUV will be offered with a range of powertrain options, including a turbo petrol, diesel and plug-in-hybrid. We expect it to go on sale in India by 2025.

Spy shots This Week

The spy shot stories of the week includes two SUVs, one from Tata and another one from Hyundai, both in their updated avatars, and under heavy camouflage. The 2024 Harrier was seen with new front-fascia, meanwhile the 2024 Creta was spied showing new details and features.

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