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BMW continues its partnership with the Cannes Film Festival and presents a particular one-off creation within the French resort.

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Munich/Cannes. BMW has signed up as Official Automotive Partner of the Cannes Film Festival for the third yr in a row. This means guests to the pageant will as soon as once more have the ability to get pleasure from an unique shuttle service that includes luxurious automobiles from the premium carmaker’s present vary. BMW can be utilizing its Cannes highlight for a particular automobile presentation. Following the profitable world premiere of the BMW Films manufacturing The Calm final yr, BMW will now introduce a one-off creation based mostly on the BMW XM as a part of the inventive collaboration with British supermodel Naomi Campbell.

Now in its 77th yr, the celebrated Cannes Film Festival will as soon as once more appeal to a plentiful solid of filmmakers, actors and cinema lovers from everywhere in the world to the Côte d’Azur on 14 – 25 May 2024. But the presentation of the coveted Palme d’Or is just not the one present on the town; in the course of the pageant, heads more and more flip in direction of the approach to life stylish and glamour of the Croisette and lots of different Cannes hotspots. For premium model BMW, the occasion due to this fact offers the perfect stage on which to exhibit its newest luxury-segment fashions to a discerning worldwide viewers.

To this finish, organisers and visitors alike may have regionally emission-free premium mobility at their disposal. The unique fleet of shuttles chauffeuring the celebs and VIPs over the roads across the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès may even be obtainable to the pageant organisers and a few of its Official Partners. It contains greater than 200 automobiles, amongst them the all-electric BMW i7, BMW iX and BMW i5, plus the BMW XM with plug-in hybrid drive system.

Creative collaboration with Naomi Campbell produces one-of-a-kind end result.

BMW has prolonged the partnership with Naomi Campbell that it launched final yr. The newest product of this inventive collaboration is the BMW XM Mystique Allure. Inspired by the supermodel, this distinctive tackle the XM will make a really particular look in Cannes on 15 May.

The collaboration took its first steps final yr with the “Dare to be You” launch marketing campaign for the BMW XM. Alongside her profitable catwalk profession, Naomi Campbell has additionally established herself as an actor and inventive visionary, and has change into one of the crucial influential figures on the worldwide trend scene. Her dedication to rising range within the business has made her a standard-bearer for the following technology of up-and-coming expertise within the inventive and trend worlds.

The BMW XM and Naomi Campbell: trailblazers specialising in visible extravagance.

An enduring pioneering spirit and the power to venture poise and confidence are attributes shared by Naomi Campbell and the BMW XM. With its iconic design language, an inside permeated by excessive consolation and the M HYBRID drive system making its debut in a series-produced mannequin, the BMW XM creates an entire new degree of connection between luxurious and excessive efficiency.

The plug-in hybrid system’s electrical motor groups up with both a muscular six-cylinder in-line engine or punchy petrol V8, relying on the mannequin variant. In BMW XM Label Red kind (electrical energy and petrol consumption – weighted, mixed: 33.5 kWh/100 km and a pair of.0 l/100 km [141.2 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions – weighted, mixed: 45 g/km (WLTP); gasoline consumption with discharged battery: 12.9 l/100 km [21.9 mpg imp] as per WLTP; CO2 courses: with discharged battery G; weighted, mixed B), the plug-in hybrid mannequin is essentially the most highly effective series-produced, road-legal automobile but produced by BMW M GmbH.

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MG Hector Blackstorm Edition Detailed In 7 Images

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The Hector is the third SUV from MG to get the Blackstorm version after the Gloster and Astor SUVs.

MG Hector Blackstorm edition in images

The MG Hector and MG Hector Plus have been just lately launched within the Blackstorm version, which will get beauty modifications inside and outside over the usual model. The pricing begins at Rs 21.25 lakh and is simply out there on the Sharp Pro trim of the Hector. This Blackstorm version has an analogous recipe as Tata’s Dark editions and options an all-black search for a sporty attraction.

Exterior

The Hector’s design is accentuated with an all-black therapy, eradicating the chrome components from the grille and changing them with black. Optional crimson highlights can be found for the headlight housing and ORVMs.

The SUV sports activities all-black 18-inch alloy wheels with contrasting crimson brake callipers. The rear appears to be like much like the common Hector, with an inclusion of black chrome badging.

Interior and Features

MG Hector Blackstorm edition cabin

Inside, the Blackstorm version has all-black interiors with crimson accents as a substitute of the dual-tone inside discovered on the usual fashions. Features stay unchanged, together with a big vertically positioned 14-inch infotainment display, linked automotive tech, a panoramic sunroof, red-coloured ambient and footwell lighting, a powered tailgate, and ventilated entrance seats.

MG Hector Blackstorm edition 360-degree camera feed on touchscreen

Safety options like 6 airbags, ABS, parking sensors, a 360-degree digital camera, ADAS tech, and stability management system stay the identical.

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Engine and Price

The Blackstorm version comes with the choice of a 143 PS 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and a 170 PS 2-litre diesel engine. The diesel variant is paired with a 6-speed guide gearbox, whereas the turbo-petrol variant may be opted with solely a CVT transmission.

MG Hector Plus Blackstorm edition side

The Blackstorm version is priced Rs 25,000 greater than the usual Sharp Pro variant. Prices for the Hector now vary from Rs 13.98 lakh to Rs 21.95 lakh, whereas the Hector Plus ranges from Rs 16.99 lakh to Rs 22.67 lakh. 

The MG Hector competes with the likes of the Tata Harrier/Safari, Mahindra XUV700, and Hyundai Creta/Alcazar.

Image Credits- Vipraajesh (AutoTrend)

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Next cease Assen: BMW Motorrad Motorsport prepared for the WorldSBK races on the ‘Cathedral of Speed’.

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Assen. The third spherical of the 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship 2024 (WorldSBK) brings BMW Motorrad Motorsport to the ‘Cathedral of Speed’. From nineteenth to twenty first April, WorldSBK visits the well-known Assen TT Circuit, Netherlands. Following a profitable season begin with wins and podium finishes for BMW Motorrad manufacturing unit rider Toprak Razgatlioglu (TUR) and ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team, the objective is to deliver the BMW M 1000 RR onto the rostrum at Assen as properly.

Assen is the house race for Razgatlioglu’s teammate, BMW Motorrad manufacturing unit rider Michael van der Mark (NED), who lately confirmed his return to the highest subject with top-four outcomes at Barcelona (ESP). The Bonovo motion BMW Racing Team may also think about the spherical within the Netherlands a house race, as its staff base in northern German Cuxhaven is simply two and a half hours away from Assen. The staff goals to proceed the place it left off in race two at Barcelona and to combat for the highest ten with each BMW Motorrad manufacturing unit riders Garrett Gerloff (USA) and Scott Redding (GBR).

 

Quotes forward of the Assen spherical.

Marc Bongers, BMW Motorrad Motorsport Director: “Assen is always something special. The circuit has a long history, and the enthusiasm of the fans there is always great. The first two race weekends of the season have gone excellently, and accordingly, we come to Assen with a lot of optimism. We have shown on tracks that don’t necessarily suit us well how competitive the BMW M 1000 RR is, not only with Toprak’s wins and podiums, but with good results for our entire WorldSBK squad. However, we do not rest on our laurels, but we all work hard to continue this path at Assen. The past races have once again confirmed how tight it is in WorldSBK, but our goal is to be contenders in the top field at Assen as well.”

Garrett Gerloff (#31 BMW M 1000 RR, Bonovo motion BMW Racing Team): “I’m looking forward to Assen. It’s a track that I really enjoy and a track that I feel that I flow very well with. I think also that with some of the changes we have made with the bike it will be a good track for the BMW M 1000 RR and something that I can flow on. I’m looking forward to getting to the track and to seeing my team again after a couple of weeks off and putting our heads down and try to do the best we can.”

Toprak Razgatlioglu (#54 BMW M 1000 RR, ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team): “I am very happy to come back to Assen again. We don’t know yet how the weather will be, but it is always a bit difficult there. It looks like it will be cold and with maybe some rain; we will see. It’s Mickey’s home race and maybe he can help me a little bit because it’s my first time there with BMW and Mickey is always strong there so maybe he can help me with some lines and some data. We are always working together and I am very happy for that. My target is to fight for the podium again, but I am there with the BMW M 1000 RR for the first time and maybe my feeling is very good and I will be fighting for the win. We will see at the race weekend. In general I am happy, and as it is Mickey’s home race, I hope that we finish the race on the podium together. I am ready, I keep training every day, and I was pushing especially in the past five days with training two or three times per day. I’m feeling really ready to fight, and everyone in the team works a lot. This is also a very good motivation for me. We have done a very good job so far and I think we can also do so at Assen. We will see at the race weekend.”

Scott Redding (#45 BMW M 1000 RR, Bonovo motion BMW Racing Team): “I’m really looking forward to Assen. It is a track that I really love! A lot of history there and I enjoy racing on circuits like this. This weekend I am hoping for more potentially after finding some good directions at the end of the Barcelona race weekend. I hope for good weather and I look forward to seeing all the fans at the Cathedral of Speed.”

Michael van der Mark (#60 BMW M 1000 RR, ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team): “It’s really nice to come to Assen, my home round, and I think that we come there at the right time. We had two very good rounds before arriving at Assen with a lot of confidence which is always nice so I’m looking forward to it. It will be a busy weekend for me with a lot of friends and family but it’s great. It’s only once a year so I will enjoy it and I think we’ve shown now that the base of the bike is really good and we can be really competitive. My goal for the weekend is to fight for the podiums and it would be fantastic to get on the podium at my home round.”

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Alfa Romeo Milano: agency’s smallest mannequin will get sizzling 237bhp EV

Alfa Romeo has revealed the Milano as its third SUV and its first series-production electrical automotive.

Named for the model’s hometown, the urban-focused crossover is positioned because the non secular successor to the Giulietta and Mito hatchbacks, majoring on accessibility however providing each premium attraction and driver engagement in a bid to “attract a new generation of Alfisti”.

Alda Romeo boss Jean-Philippe Imparato mentioned that the Milano was designed to assist the model go “from exclusive to inclusive”. He highlighted that the Milano would sit in the identical line-up on the ultra-exclusive 33 Stradale, including: “Alfa is the only brand that is able to sell a car at €2 million and €30,000.”

Imparato added: “Many of Alfa Romeo’s fans still miss the Mito and Giulietta, and now we revamp their stories. Welcome home.”

Measuring 4170mm lengthy by 1780mm huge and 1500mm tall, the Milano adopts a number of daring new design cues however nods again to Alfas of previous with options just like the swollen wheel arches, a ‘coda tronca’ bluff rear finish and SZ-inspired headlights. The most distinctive function is the brand new interpretation of Alfa’s conventional front-end grille, wich on electrical variations featured stylised components from the agency’s emblem.

As with the Citroën C4, Fiat 600, Jeep Avenger and Peugeot 2008 with which it shares a platform (and its fundamental dimensions), the Milano is offered with the selection of electrical or mild-hybrid petrol energy.

The Milano Ibrida combines a 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine with a 48V starter-generator and a 28bhp electrical motor within the six-speed computerized gearbox for 134bhp and the potential of short-distance EV operating. It’s front-wheel-drive as customary, however a four-wheel-drive model will arrive later – “a first in the premium segment”, Alfa says.

The Milano Elettrica makes use of a well-known set-up that includes a 54kWh battery – good for 255 miles and able to charging at 100kW – and a front-mounted 154bhp motor, however with a “specific calibration” aimed toward offering “excellent performance and an engaging and very sporty drive, like every Alfa Romeo”.

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MG Hector Gets A Blackstorm Edition, Prices Start At Rs 21.25 Lakh

After the Gloster and Astor, the Hector turns into the third MG mannequin to get this particular version

MG Hector & Hector Plus Blackstorm Launched

The MG Hector Blackstorm has been launched and its costs begin from Rs 21.25 lakh (ex-showroom). This particular version of the mid-size SUV will get beauty modifications over the usual model which incorporates an all-black shade, pink inserts on the outside, and an all-black cabin. Additionally, MG has launched it on each the 5-seater and 3-row variations of the Hector. Have a have a look at what the MG Hector Blackstorm has to supply, beginning with the costs.

Price

MG Hector

Variant

Blackstorm

Standard

Difference

Sharp Pro Petrol CVT

Rs 21.25 lakh

Rs 21 lakh

+ Rs 25,000

Sharp Pro Diesel MT

Rs 21.95 lakh

Rs 21.70 lakh

+ Rs 25,000

MG Hector Plus

Sharp Pro Petrol CVT 7 Seater

Rs 21.98 lakh

Rs 21.73 lakh

+ Rs 25,000

Sharp Pro Diesel MT 7 Seater

Rs 22.55 lakh

Rs 22.30 lakh

+ Rs 25,000

Sharp Pro Diesel MT 6 Seater

Rs 22.76 lakh

Rs 22.51 lakh

+ Rs 25,000

The Hector Blackstorm is predicated on the one-below-top Sharp Pro variant of the Hector and Hector Plus SUVs, and comes with each petrol-automatic and diesel-manual powertrains.

Exterior Changes

MG Hector Blackstorm

The Hector Blackstorm will get the Starry Black exterior shade with a darkish chrome grille up entrance. It additionally will get pink accents across the headlights and on the ORVMs. Meanwhile, different areas additionally function darkish chrome for the Blackstorm variants, such because the skid plate inserts, bodyside cladding, and on the tailgate. The Hector Blackstorm additionally will get all-black 18-inch alloy wheels with pink brake callipers. MG has additionally smoked out the rear lights with this variant.

Cabin Changes

MG Hector Blackstorm Cabin

Inside, the Blackstorm version will get an identical remedy. An all-black cabin with Gunmetal Grey accents, a black dashboard, black upholstery, and hints of chrome on the door handles, steering wheel, centre console, and AC vents. Here, you additionally get Blackstorm badging on the headrests. With the Blackstorm version, you don’t get any pink accents contained in the cabin however it does include pink ambient lighting.

Features & Safety

MG Hector Cabin

Since it’s primarily based on the one-below-top Sharp Pro variant of the Hector, it will get a 14-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 7-inch digital instrument cluster, panoramic sunroof, ventilated entrance seats, wi-fi telephone charger, automated local weather management with rear AC vents, and a powered tailgate.

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In phrases of security, this variant is provided with 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, digital stability management (ESC), entrance and rear parking sensors, all-wheel disc brakes, a tyre strain monitoring system (TPMS), hill maintain, and a 360-degree digital camera. However, this variant doesn’t get Level 2 ADAS options like adaptive cruise management, lane maintain help, and autonomous emergency braking.

Powertrain Details

The Blackstorm version is offered with each petrol-CVT and diesel-MT powertrains of the MG Hector and Hector Plus. Both SUVs get the identical engine choices: a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine (143 PS/250 Nm), normally paired with both a 6-speed handbook transmission or a CVT, and a 2-litre diesel engine (170 PS/350 Nm) which is just accessible with a 6-speed handbook transmission.

Rivals

MG Hector Blackstorm

The MG Hector Blackstorm is a rival to the Dark version of the Tata Harrier and the Hector Plus Blackstorm goes up in opposition to the Dark version of the Tata Safari.

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MG Hector Blackstorm Edition Teased, To Be Launched On April 10

The MG Hector would be the third providing in automaker’s lineup to get the Blackstorm version remedy

MG Hector Blackstorm

  • The teaser showcases the all-black exterior paint with purple inserts on the MG Hector Blackstorm.

  • It will even get all-black alloy wheels with red-painted brake entrance callipers.

  • To use the identical 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and 2-litre diesel engine choices.

  • Expected to hold a premium of round Rs 30,000 over its common corresponding variants.

Many automakers have not too long ago been releasing particular blacked-out editions of their vehicles, that includes not solely a black exterior physique shade but additionally incorporating sportier design parts inside and outside. Following this development, the MG Hector is about to obtain the Blackstorm version variant on April 10 and it has formally been teased. Initially the Blackstorm remedy was launched with the MG Gloster, adopted by the MG Astor, and now the MG Hector would be the third SUV to get the all-black version.

Please notice that MG has solely teased the Blackstorm version of the Hector 5-seater, and never Hector Plus which is available in 6- and 7-seater seating layouts. 

What’s In The Teaser

MG Gloster Black Storm

Through the official teaser, MG has absolutely revealed the fascia of the Hector Blackstorm. As seen with the earlier Blackstorm editions of the Gloster and Astor, the Hector Blackstorm will characteristic an all-black exterior shade with purple inserts across the headlight housing and on the ORVMs. The teaser picture additionally showcases blacked-out alloy wheels with red-painted brake callipers. Additionally, the ‘Blackstorm’ moniker is seen on the fender.

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Expected Interior Changes

2023 MG Hector touchscreen

Though MG is but to disclose the inside of the Hector Blacktstorm, going by the earlier all-black editions of the Gloster and Astor, the Hector Blackstorm can also be anticipated to come back with an all-black dashboard theme that includes purple inserts.

No Feature Changes Expected

Apart from the all-black paint and different beauty upgrades inside and outside, there aren’t any characteristic modifications anticipated. For reference, the Hector comes loaded with facilities like a vertically oriented 14-inch infotainment system, a 7-inch digital driver’s show and 8-colour ambient lighting, ventilated entrance seats, and a panoramic sunroof. Its security package contains as much as six airbags, a 360-degree digital camera, digital stability management (ESC) and a collection of superior driver-assistance methods (ADAS).

The characteristic listing could range relying on the variants launched with the Hector Blackstorm. The options talked about above pertain to the absolutely loaded variant of the MG Hector.

Powertrain Options

The Blackstorm version of the MG Hector will possible use the identical petrol and diesel engine choices provided with the common Hector. Their specs have been detailed beneath:

Engine

1.5-litre turbo-petrol

2-litre diesel

Power

143 PS

170 PS

Torque

250 Nm

350 Nm

Transmission

6-speed MT / CVT

6-speed MT

Expected Price

The Blackstorm version of the MG Hector may command a premium of Rs 30,000 over its common corresponding trims. Currently, the Hector is priced between Rs 13.99 lakh to Rs 21.95 lakh (ex-showroom pan India). The MG Hector Blackstorm will rival the Tata Harrier Dark variants and the blacked-out possibility for the Mahindra XUV700. It will even be a premium rival to the likes of the Kia Seltos X-Line and Hyundai Creta N Line.

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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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MG Hector And Hector Plus Receive Price Revisions, Now Starts At Rs 13.99 Lakh

This is the third time is six months that MG has revised the costs of the Hector SUVs

MG Hector

The MG Hector and MG Hector Plus have now develop into much more inexpensive, with the most recent value revision this month. Both of those SUVs additionally obtained value cuts in February 2024, and their costs have been revised in November 2023 as properly. Though MG hasn’t said any causes for the value reduce this time, plainly it’s making an attempt to reposition the Hector in opposition to all SUV rivals by adjusting its costs to be much more aggressive. MG has additionally launched new Shine Pro and Select Pro variants for the Hector, changing the beforehand out there Shine and Smart variants.

Let’s check out the variant-wise revised costs of each SUVs:

MG Hector

Petrol

Variant

Old Price

New Price

Difference

MANUAL

Style

Rs 14.95 lakh

Rs 13.99 lakh

(-) Rs 96,000

Shine

Rs 16.24 lakh

N.A.

N.A.

Shine Pro (NEW)

N.A.

Rs 16 lakh

N.A.

Smart

Rs 17.05 lakh

N.A.

N.A.

Select Pro (NEW)

N.A.

Rs 17.30 lakh

N.A.

Smart Pro

Rs 18.24 lakh

Rs 18.24 lakh

No distinction

Sharp Pro

Rs 19.70 lakh

Rs 19.70 lakh

No distinction

AUTOMATIC

Shine CVT

Rs 17.44 lakh

N.A.

N.A.

Shine Pro CVT (NEW)

N.A.

Rs 17 lakh

N.A.

Smart CVT

Rs 18.24 lakh

N.A.

N.A.

Select Pro CVT (NEW)

N.A.

Rs 18.49 lakh

N.A.

Sharp Pro CVT

Rs 21 lakh

Rs 21 lakh

No distinction

Savvy Pro CVT

Rs 21.95 lakh

Rs 21.95 lakh

No distinction

  • The base-spec Style variant of the MG Hector petrol is now Rs 96,000 extra inexpensive. 

  • The costs for the Smart Pro and Savvy Pro variants of the Hector petrol stay unchanged.

  • These variants of the MG Hector are powered by a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine rated at 143 PS and 250 Nm.

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2023 MG Hector side

Diesel

Variant

Old Price

New Price

Difference

Shine

Rs 17.50 lakh

N.A.

N.A.

Shine Pro (NEW)

N.A.

Rs 17.70 lakh

N.A.

Smart

Rs 18.50 lakh

N.A.

N.A.

Select Pro (NEW)

N.A.

Rs 18.70 lakh

N.A.

Smart Pro

Rs 20 lakh

Rs 20 lakh

No distinction

Sharp Pro

Rs 21.70 lakh

Rs 21.70 lakh

No distinction

  • With the MG Hector diesel, you don’t get any advantages of a extra inexpensive base variant such as you do with the petrol-powered fashions. The newly launched Shine Pro variant is Rs 20,000 dearer than the beforehand out there Shine variant.

  • Similarly, the brand new launched mid-spec Savvy Pro variant prices Rs 20,000 greater than the Smart variant.

  • The value for the higher-spec Smart Pro and Sharp Pro variants stay unaffected.

  • With these variants, you get a 2-litre diesel engine making 170 PS and 350 Nm, supplied solely with a 6-speed guide and no computerized possibility.

MG Hector Plus

Petrol

Variant

Old Price

New Price

Difference

MANUAL

Smart 7-seater

Rs 17.75 lakh

N.A.

N.A.

Select Pro 7-seater

N.A.

Rs 18 lakh

N.A.

Sharp Pro 7-seater

Rs 20.40 lakh

Rs 20.40 lakh

No distinction

Sharp Pro 6-seater

Rs 20.40 lakh

Rs 20.40 lakh

No distinction

AUTOMATIC

Sharp Pro 7-seater CVT

Rs 21.73 lakh

Rs 21.73 lakh

No distinction

Sharp Pro 6-seater CVT

Rs 21.73 lakh

Rs 21.73 lakh

No distinction

Savvy Pro CVT 7-seater

Rs 22.68 lakh

Rs 22.68 lakh

No distinction

Savvy Pro CVT 6-seater

Rs 22.68 lakh

Rs 22.68 lakh

No distinction

  • The MG Hector Plus, the Hector’s 3-row model, has additionally been a part of the value revision and variant reshuffle.

  • Its base-spec Smart 7-seater variant has now been discontinued. With this, the Hector Plus Petrol now begins at Rs 18 lakh, which is Rs 25,000 greater than earlier than.

  • The costs for all different variants of the Hector Plus petrol stay unchanged.

2023 MG Hector

Diesel

Variant

Old Price

New Price

Difference

Style 7-seater

N.A.

Rs 17 lakh

N.A.

Style 6-seater

N.A.

Rs 17 lakh

N.A.

Smart 7-seater

Rs 19.40 lakh

N.A.

N.A.

Select Pro 7-seater (New)

N.A.

Rs 19.60 lakh

N.A.

Smart Pro 6-seater

Rs 21 lakh

Rs 21 lakh

No distinction

Sharp Pro 7-seater

Rs 22.51 lakh

Rs 22.30 lakh

(-) Rs 21,000

Sharp Pro 6-seater

Rs 22.51 lakh

Rs 22.51 lakh

No distinction

  • It appears when you’re trying to get a diesel MG Hector, you’ve been incentivised to improve to the Hector Plus as an alternative. The new base-spec Style variant is obtainable in each 6- and 7-seater configurations which has made the diesel possibility extra inexpensive by Rs 2.4 lakh. As such it’s extra accessible than the 5-seater Hector diesel as properly.

  • The new mid-spec Select Pro 7-seater variant has been launched with the Hector Plus diesel.

  • The costs for the Smart Pro and Sharp Pro 6-seater variants remained unchanged. However, the 7-seater Sharp Pro variant of the SUV obtained a value reduce of Rs 21,000.

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What’s New With The Shine Pro & Select Pro?

2023 MG Hector touchscreen

Both variants boast a 14-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Both variants additionally get push button engine begin/cease characteristic with each guide and computerized transmission choices. With the  beforehand out there Shine variant, this characteristic was restricted to the CVT computerized variant solely. 

The Shine Pro variant additionally will get linked LED rear lights, which was earlier not supplied with the common Shine variant.  While the Shine Pro solely will get a single pane sunroof, the Select Pro comes with the panoramic sunroof.

Rivals

The MG Hector rivals the Tata Harrier, and the 5-seater variants of the Mahindra XUV700.  On the opposite hand, the MG Hector Plus takes on the Tata Safari, 6/7-seater variants of the XUV700, and the Hyundai Alcazar.

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Honda Elevate Now Being Offered To Defence Personnel Via CSD Outlets

The Elevate is Honda’s third providing to be bought through the CSD retailers alongside the City and Amaze sedans

Honda Elevate

  • The Elevate is Honda’s reply to the likes of the Hyundai Creta and Skoda Kushaq.

  • Gets the City sedan’s 1.5-litre petrol engine with each MT and CVT choices.

  • Features on board embody a ten.25-inch touchscreen, as much as six airbags and ADAS.

  • Prices of the usual Elevate vary from Rs 11.58 lakh to Rs 16.20 lakh (ex-showroom pan-India).

Indian defence personnel can now purchase the Honda Elevate through the Canteen Stores Department (CSD). Although the precise worth record of the CSD-specific Elevate is but unknown, it’s doubtless that members of the armed forces will get to take house the SUV at particular costs. The Japanese marque already provides the City sedan and Amaze sub-4m sedan through CSD retailers.

Let’s take a fast have a look at what the Elevate has to supply:

Elevate Engine Specifications

Honda Elevate CVT automatic gearbox

The Honda Elevate is offered with the Honda City’s 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine (121 PS/ 145 Nm). It will get each 6-speed handbook and CVT choices. There’s no hybrid powertrain on supply, however the Elevate is getting an EV spinoff by 2026.

Related: Honda Elevate SUV Variants Explained: Which One Should You Buy?

Feature Highlights

Honda Elevate cabin

Honda has outfitted the Elevate with a sunroof, a ten.25-inch touchscreen system, wi-fi cellphone charging, cruise management, and a 7-inch semi-digital driver’s show. While it could not get a number of the extra spectacular options  provided by its section rivals, just like the panoramic sunroof and ventilated seats, the Elevate’s tools record ought to cowl all of your wants.

The compact SUV’s security equipment includes as much as six airbags, a LaneWatch digital camera (mounted on the underside of the left ORVM), ISOFIX little one seat anchorages, and a few superior driver help programs (ADAS).

Variants, Prices And Competition

Honda Elevate rear

The Honda Elevate is offered in 4 variants: SV, V, VX, and ZX. Its common costs vary between Rs 11.58 lakh and Rs 16.20 lakh (ex-showroom pan-India). It competes with the Maruti Grand Vitara, Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Skoda Kushaq, MG Astor, Volkswagen Taigun, and Citroen C3 Aircross.

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Rolls-Royce Spent 8,000 Hours Crafting The Wood For Its Latest Droptail

Meet the Rolls-Royce Droptail Arcadia, the third of 4 commissions deliberate for the opulent, ultra-exclusive roadster. The firm reserves a few of its most intricate coachbuilding for these fashions, and this one options a unprecedented mixture of bespoke touches. 

Arcadia refers to a location in Greek mythology that is speculated to symbolize heaven on earth. The purchaser specified this Droptail as a serene area that will supply a spot to loosen up after a day of enterprise.