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EXCLUSIVE: Mahindra XUV700 Gets A New Blaze Edition, Priced From Rs 24.24 Lakh

The particular ‘Blaze’ version of the XUV700 is predicated on its top-spec AX7L variant, with selection of petrol and diesel engines

Mahindra XUV700 Blaze

  • This new particular version of the XUV700 will get the brand new Matte Blaze Red exterior color.

  • Exterior highlights additionally embody blacked-out entrance grille, 18-inch alloy wheels, and ORVMs.

  • Inside, it will get all-black inside with pink highlights on the dashboard, decrease centre console, and pink stitching on the steering wheel.

  • Customers might want to pay an additional Rs 10,000 for the Blaze version of the XUV700 over the common color choices.

The Mahindra XUV700, the flagship SUV within the automaker’s lineup, has acquired a brand new ‘Blaze’ version. It will get a  new matte pink exterior shade with blacked-out styling parts on the skin and all-black seat upholstery with pink highlights on the within. Before we delve into extra particulars, let’s check out the costs of the Blaze version of the SUV.

Variant

Regular Price

Blaze Edition Price

Difference

AX7L Diesel MT 7S

Rs 24.14 lakh

Rs 24.24 lakh

+ Rs 10,000

AX7L Petrol AT 7S

Rs 25.44 lakh

Rs 25.54 lakh

+ Rs 10,000

AX7L Diesel AT 7S

Rs 25.94 lakh

Rs 26.04 lakh

+ Rs 10,000

All costs are ex-showroom

The Blaze version of the XUV700 is predicated on the top-spec AX7L 7-seater variants of the SUV. It is obtainable with petrol automated, and each automated and handbook variants of the diesel model. It prices a premium of Rs 10,000 over its common variants. The Blaze Edition is obtainable solely with a front-wheel drive possibility. 

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XUV700 ‘Blaze’ Edition Changes

Mahindra XUV700 Blaze Edition Front

While there are not any adjustments made to the design of the SUV, it now options blacked-out styling parts such because the entrance grille, 18-inch alloy wheels, ORVMs, and a black roof. These styling parts are complemented by the brand new Matte Blaze Red exterior paint. Additionally, the ‘Blaze’ moniker has been added to the entrance door and tailgate for straightforward identification as a particular version.

Mahindra XUV700 Blaze Edition Dashboard

On the within, the particular ‘Blaze’ version of the XUV700 will get all-black inside theme with black leatherette seat upholstery. It additionally will get pink inserts surrounding the AC vents and decrease centre console, whereas the steering wheel and seats get pink stitching. .

Same Features

Mahindra XUV700 Blaze Edition Dashboard

Mahindra hasn’t launched any new options with the introduction of the ‘Blaze’ version of the XUV700. That stated, it’s primarily based on the top-end variant and comes loaded with facilities like a ten.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a ten.25-inch digital instrument cluster, 6-way powered driver’s seat with reminiscence operate and welcome function, and a panoramic sunroof. It additionally options dual-zone AC, and ventilated entrance seats.

The security options on this variant of the XUV700 embody seven airbags, digital stability program (ESP), ISOFIX anchors, a tyre strain monitoring system (TPMS) and a 360-degree digicam. It additionally will get a full suite of superior driver help programs (ADAS) together with autonomous emergency braking, lane hold help, and adaptive cruise management.

Powertrain Options

The XUV700 Blaze version is obtainable with petrol and diesel powertrain choices, and their specs have been detailed beneath:

Engine

2-litre turbo-petrol

2.2-litre diesel

Power

200 PS

185 PS

Torque

380 Nm

Up to 450 Nm

Transmission

6-speed MT

6-speed MT, 6-speed AT

Note that the Blaze version isn’t obtainable with petrol handbook variants of the XUV700. Also, it can’t be had with the all-wheel-drive (AWD) drivetrain possibility.

Full Price Range & Rivals

The Mahindra XUV700 is presently priced between Rs 13.99 lakh to Rs 26.99 lakh (ex-showroom). It takes on the Tata Safari, Tata Harrier, and Hyundai Alcazar.

Read More on : XUV700 on road price

2024 Isuzu V-Cross Receives Price Revision Alongside Safety Updates

The top-spec ‘Z Prestige’ variant of the V-Cross pickup will get new darkish gray styling parts, whereas new security options have been added throughout the board

2024 Isuzu V-Cross

  • Exterior updates embrace darkish gray bumper, new bumper guard, and gray roof rails.

  • New security options traction management, hill maintain and hill descent management, and digital stability management (ESC)  on all guide variants.

  • Now comes with three-point seatbelts for all seats together with load sensor, and seat belt reminder for all seats.

  • Uses the identical 1.9-litre diesel engine which makes 163 PS and 360 Nm.

  • Isuzu pickup is out there in each 6-speed guide or a 6-speed computerized transmission.

  • The top-spec Z Prestige variant is now additionally accessible in guide transmission choice.

  • Isuzu gives the V-Cross pickup in each 2WD and 4WD drivetrain choices.

The Isuzu V-Cross has acquired MY24 (mannequin yr) updates, and it will get extra darkish gray styling parts and new security options. Isuzu has additionally revised the costs of V-Cross pickup, and it now begins at Rs 21.20 lakh (ex-showroom, Chennai). Before we get into extra particulars, let’s take a look at variant-wise revised costs of the V-Cross.

Variant

Old Prices

New Prices

Difference

Hi-Lander 4X2 MT

Rs 19.49 lakh

Rs 21.20 lakh

+ Rs 1.71 lakh

Z 4X2 AT

Rs 22.07 lakh

Rs 25.52 lakh

+ Rs 3.45 lakh

Z 4X4 AT

Rs 23.49 lakh

Rs 25.80 lakh

+ Rs 2.33 lakh

Z Prestige 4X4 MT

N.A.

Rs 26.92 lakh

N.A.

Z Prestige 4X4 MT

Rs 26.99 lakh

Rs 30.96 lakh

+ Rs 3.99 lakh

All costs are ex-showroom Chennai

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New Styling Elements

2024 Isuzu V-Cross Updates

The top-spec Z Prestige variant of the V-Cross receives extra darkish gray parts, giving it a sportier look. These embrace a brand new darkish gray entrance grille and a brand new entrance bumper guard. On the perimeters, it options darkish gray roof rails and wheel arch cladding. It will get the identical 18-inch alloy wheels, however in a brand new matte black shade.

Added Safety Features

2024 Isuzu V-Cross Rear Seats

As part of the 2024 replace, all guide transmission variants now get traction management, hill maintain and hill descent management, and digital stability management (ESC) as commonplace. Further including to the protection package deal, the 2024 V-Cross pickup now additionally comes with three-point seatbelts for all seats together with load sensor, and seat belt reminder for all seats as properly.

Its security equipment already contains as much as six airbags, and rear parking digicam together with rear parking sensors. 

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Comfier Rear Seats

Isuzu has additionally made the rear seats of all variants of the V-Cross extra snug by providing extra inclined backrest for rear seat occupants.

Other Features On Offer

2024 Isuzu V-Cross Rear Interior

The characteristic checklist on the Isuzu V-Cross stays the identical. It comes with facilities like a 9-inch touchscreen, computerized AC, an 8-speaker audio system, and cruise management. The pickup additionally will get options like electronically adjustable and foldable ORVMs, and all-four energy home windows with auto-down operate for the motive force.

Same Powertrain As Before

The Isuzu V-Cross nonetheless makes use of the identical powertrain as earlier than, and its specs are detailed under within the desk:

Engine

1.9-litre diesel

Power

163 PS

Torque

360 Nm

Transmission

6-speed MT / 6-speed AT

The V-Cross might be had with each 2-wheel-drive (2WD) and 4-wheel-drive (4WD) powertrain choices. Note that the 6-speed guide transmission is now additionally accessible with the top-spec Z Prestige variant.

Rivals

The Isuzu V-Cross might be thought to be an inexpensive various to the Toyota Hilux

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Check Out The Hyundai Creta N Line N8 In This Detailed Gallery

The base-spec N8 variants of the sporty SUV will get all of the styling components of the top-spec one, however comes with a smaller function record

Hyundai Creta N Line N8 Variant

The Hyundai Creta N Line was launched some time again because the sportier model of the facelifted Creta. The compact SUV, on this model, will get a barely totally different design, an all-black cabin, and a turbo-petrol powertrain. The Creta N Line is available in two variants: N8 and N10, and should you’re planning to purchase the base-spec Crena N Line, test it out in these 8 detailed photographs:

Front

Hyundai Creta N Line N8 Front

From the entrance, you’ll discover that the Creta N Line appears to be like so much totally different from the usual Creta, and that’s due to the Hyundai brand being positioned in a different way, and it additionally will get a redesigned bigger bumper with delicate pink inserts. However, the lighting components (headlamps and related LED DRLs) are the identical because the common Creta.

Side

Hyundai Creta N Line N8 Side

On the edges, the general form is identical as the usual Creta, however it will get totally different 18-inch diamond lower alloy wheels, a rear spoiler, and it will get a protracted pink strip below the door cladding for its sporty enchantment. If you look intently, you may spot that the alloy wheels additionally get pink brake calipers, and an N Line badging.

Rear

Hyundai Creta N Line N8 Rear

The high part of the rear profile is an identical to the usual Creta save for the spoiler. However, within the backside part, you get a redesigned bumper, which will get pink design components, and it additionally comes with dual-exhaust ideas, however that’s solely a design component.

Interior

Hyundai Creta N Line N8 Dashboard

Inside the Creta N Line N8, you get an all-black cabin that homes a black dashboard, black door pads, and black upholstery. The dashboard options pink accents across the display screen setup and likewise will get a gloss black panel with a pink strip towards the passenger facet AC vent. The Creta N Line will get a special steering wheel, and N Line badging on the steering wheel and kit knob.

Hyundai Creta N Line N8 Front Seats

It additionally will get sporty seats which get black leatherette upholstery. These seats additionally options an N Line badging and include distinction pink stitching.

Features

Hyundai Creta N Line N8 Screens

In phrases of options, the N8 variant presents an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a color TFT instrument cluster, dual-zone local weather management, wi-fi cellphone charger, cruise management, digital parking brake, and a panoramic sunroof.

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Its record of security options contains 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, digital stability management (ESC), car stability administration (VSM), hill maintain help, tyre stress monitoring system (TPMS), all-wheel disc brakes, and a rearview digicam.

The N8 variant misses out on options like twin 10.25-inch shows, ventilated entrance seats, premium Bose sound system, twin digicam sprint cam, and ADAS, that are provided within the top-spec N10 variant.

Powertrain

Hyundai Creta N Line N8 Gear Knob

The Creta N Line comes with the usual Creta’s 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine which makes 160 PS and 253 Nm. This engine, within the N Line, is mated to both a 6-speed guide transmission or a 7-speed DCT (dual-clutch computerized transmission). The N8 variants get each transmission choices.

Price & Rivals

Hyundai Creta N Line N8

Ex-showroom Price

Transmission

Creta N Line N8

Creta N Line N10

Difference

Manual

Rs 16.82 lakh

Rs 19.34 lakh

+ Rs 2.52 lakh

DCT

Rs 18.32 lakh

Rs 20.30 lakh

+ Rs 1.98 lakh

As seen from the desk above, the N8 variant is extra inexpensive than the N10 one by over Rs 2.5 lakh. For this premium, the top-spec N10 variants are providing a greater infotainment bundle, a few further options, and improved security.

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The Hyundai Creta N Line is a rival to the GTX+ and X-Line variants of the Kia Seltos, and is a sportier different to the Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, and MG Astor.

Read More on : Creta N Line on road price

Volkswagen Taigun Prices Slashed By Over Rs 1 Lakh For A Limited Period, Now Starts At Rs 11 Lakh

The top-spec GT Plus variants with extra options have acquired the most important value cuts

Volkswagen Taigun

The Volkswagen Taigun is ready to obtain new GT variants quickly. Ahead of that, the German automaker has slashed the costs of some variants of the Taigun compact SUV, making them extra reasonably priced than earlier than by as much as Rs 1.1 lakh. However, these provide costs are solely legitimate for a restricted interval. Here are the revised costs of every affected variant.

Variant

Regular Price

Offer Price

Difference

Manual

Comfortline 1-litre MT

Rs 11.70 lakh

Rs 11 lakh

(-) Rs 70,000

GT Chrome Automatic

Taigun GT Plus  Chrome 1.5-litre DCT

Rs 19.44 lakh

Rs 18.69 lakh

(-) Rs 75,000

GT Plus Chrome 1.5-litre DCT (added options)

Rs 19.74 lakh

Rs 18.69 lakh

(-) Rs 1.05 lakh

GT Plus Edge Automatic (Deep Black Pearl & Carbon Steel Grey (matte) variants)

GT Plus Edge 1.5-litre DCT

Rs 19.64 lakh to Rs 19.70 lakh

Rs 18.90 lakh

Up to (-) Rs 80,000

1.5 GT Plus Edge DCT

(added options)

Rs 19.94 lakh to Rs 20 lakh

Rs 18.90 lakh

Up to (-) Rs 1.1 lakh

All costs are ex-showroom Delhi

  • Volkswagen has decreased the worth of the entry-level comfortline 1-litre turbo-petrol handbook variant of the Taigun by Rs 70,000.

  • On the opposite hand, the Taigun’s top-spec GT Plus computerized trim is now Rs 1.05 lakh extra reasonably priced than earlier than.

  • The costs of the GT Plus Edge computerized trims, which incorporates Deep Black Pearl and Carbon Matte Grey variants, have change into reasonably priced by as much as Rs 1.1 lakh. All of those variants are being offered at a proposal value of Rs 18.90 lakh.

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Features & Safety

The higher-spec GT Plus variants of the Volkswagen Taigun are geared up with facilities like  a ten.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, an 8-inch digital driver’s show, computerized AC, and a single-pane sunroof. The variants with extra options embrace electrically adjustable entrance seats, footwell illumination, and an improved sound system with subwoofer and amplifier.

Its security options embrace as much as six airbags, digital stability management (ESC), a tyre stress monitoring system (TPMS), and a rear-view digital camera.

Powertrain Options

Volkswagen presents the Taigun with two petrol engine choices, and their specs have been detailed under:

Engine

1-litre turbo-petrol

1.5-litre turbo-petrol

Power

115 PS

150 PS

Torque

178 Nm

250 Nm

Transmission

6-speed MT / 6-speed AT

6-speed MT / 7-speed DCT

The 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engines additionally include energetic cylinder deactivation know-how. It shuts off two out of 4 cylinders underneath relaxed driving circumstances as a way to enhance gasoline effectivity.

Price Range & Rivals

The common costs of the Volkswagen Taigun vary between Rs 11.70 lakh and Rs 20 lakh . With the provide operating, it now begins from Rs 11 lakh and tops at Rs 18.90 lakh. It takes on the likes of the Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, Skoda Kushaq, Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Honda Elevate, MG Astor, and Citroen C3 Aircross.

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BMW i5 Bookings Open In India, Launch Soon

The i5 electrical sedan might be obtainable in a top-spec efficiency variant with 601 PS and claims over 500 km of vary

BMW i5 M60 xDrive bookings open

  • BMW India will provide the i5 initially as a CBU providing and solely in a top-spec M60 variant.

  • Deliveries to start from May 2024.

  • The i5 M60 options M-specific grille, alloy wheels and badges over the common i5.

  • On the within, it has an all-black cabin theme and an M-specific steering wheel.

  • Features on board embody twin digital shows, a panoramic glass roof, and ADAS.

  • Gets an 81.2 kWh battery pack and an all-wheel-drive setup.

  • India launch anticipated quickly; may very well be priced at Rs 1.5 crore (ex-showroom).

BMW is about to introduce its fifth all-electric providing in India, which is the i5 and is now taking bookings for a similar. The BMW i5, which is the all-electric model of the new-gen 5 Series, might be supplied in a totally loaded M60 xDrive variant as a fully-built import. The inner combustion engine (ICE) model of the brand new 5 Series is predicted to reach quickly after the i5 EV. Deliveries of the i5 M60 xDrive will start from May 2024.

The i5 electrical sedan sits between the i4 and i7 in BMW’s Indian EV lineup. Apart from the i4 and i7, BMW additionally provides the iX1 and iX electrical SUVs in our market. 

i5 M60 Powertrain Details

BMW i5 M60 xDrive charging

Specification

i5 M60

Battery Size

81.2 kWh

No of Electric Motors 

2 (1 entrance + 1 rear)

Power

601 PS

Torque

820 Nm

WLTP-claimed Range

Up to 516 km

The i5 M60 can full the 0-100 kmph dash in simply 3.8 seconds and energy is distributed to all 4 wheels utilizing BMW’s xDrive system. 

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Exterior Design In Brief

BMW i5 M60 xDrive caron-fibre finished boot lip spoiler

BMW debuted each the new-gen 5 Series and the i5 globally within the first half of 2023. Being the EV spinoff of the 5 Series, the i5 comes with a couple of design variations together with a closed-off grille and revised 20-inch alloy wheels. The i5 M60 variant additional comes with a brand new design for the alloy wheels to set it aside from the common i5. It additionally will get M-specific badges and black remedy to the grille, ORVMs, wheels, and roof. The i5 M60 is supplied with a black diffuser and a boot lip spoiler having a carbon-fibre end.

Cabin And Features

On the within, BMW has given it an all-black theme and the M-specific steering wheel. It has the built-in curved show setup as seen on fashionable BMW choices with one for instrumentation and the opposite for infotainment.

BMW i5 M60 xDrive cabin

In phrases of options, it will get a 14.9-inch touchscreen unit, a 12.3-inch digital driver’s show, 4-zone local weather management, a heads-up show, wi-fi cellphone charging, and a panoramic glass roof. Its security internet contains a number of superior driver help programs (ADAS) like lane change warning, rear cross-traffic alert, and rear collision prevention.

Expected Price And Rivals

BMW i5 M60 xDrive

We anticipate the BMW i5 M60 xDrive to go on sale quickly at an anticipated value of Rs 1.5 crore (ex-showroom). It received’t have any direct rivals in India at launch, however will function an inexpensive various to the Audi e-tron GT and entry-level variants of the Porsche Taycan.

Toyota Taisor vs Maruti Fronx: Prices Compared

The mid-spec variants of the Toyota Taisor carry a premium of Rs 25,000, whereas the top-spec turbo-petrol variants are priced equally to these of the Maruti Fronx

Toyota Taisor and Maruti Fronx

The Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor, Toyota’s newest sub-4m providing, has been launched in India. The Taisor is the rebadged model of the Maruti Fronx, marking the sixth shared product between Maruti and Toyota. The Taisor does get visible variations with adjustments to the outside, however the inside and powertrains are an identical to the Fronx. Let’s see how these subcompact crossover SUV choices fares towards one another when it comes to pricing.

Petrol Manual

Toyota Taisor

Maruti Fronx

E – Rs 7.74 lakh

Sigma – Rs 7.52 lakh

S – Rs 8.60 lakh

Delta – Rs 8.38 lakh

S Plus – Rs 9 lakh

Delta Plus – Rs 8.78 lakh

 

Delta Plus Turbo – Rs 9.73 lakh

G Turbo – Rs 10.56 lakh

Zeta Turbo – Rs 10.56 lakh

V Turbo – Rs 11.48 lakh

Alpha Turbo – Rs 11.48 lakh

Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor side

  • The Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor and Maruti Fronx get the selection of a 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine and a 1-litre turbo-petrol, each mated to a 5-speed guide transmission.

  • Each variant of the Taisor with the 1.2-litre petrol engine is pricier by Rs 22,000 than the comparable variants of the Maruti Fronx with the identical engine. 

  • The Taisor affords the turbo-petrol possibility with its high two variants, G and V, whereas the Fronx supplies the identical engine from the mid-spec Delta Plus trim, making the Fronx turbo extra accessible by Rs 83,000.

  • The high two variants of each the Taisor and the Fronx are priced equally, with the Toyota crossover SUV demanding an extra Rs 16,000 for the dual-tone possibility on the top-spec V variant. 

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Petrol CNG

Toyota Taisor

Maruti Fronx

E – Rs 8.72 lakh

Sigma – Rs 8.47 lakh

 

Delta – Rs 9.33 lakh

Maruti Fronx Front

  • Toyota solely affords the base-spec E variant of the Tasior with the choice of CNG; in the meantime, with the Fronx, an extra mid-spec Delta variant can be obtainable with the CNG powertrain.

  • The beginning value of the Fronx CNG is Rs 25,000 lower than the beginning value of the Taisor CNG. 

  • If you’re particularly concerned with a CNG-powered sub-4 metre crossover SUV, the Fronx Delta CNG is a extra function wealthy possibility right here, packing a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 4-speaker sound system, steering-mounted audio controls, and electrically adjustable ORVMs (exterior rear view mirrors). However, the Fronx Delta CNG is Rs 61,000 dearer than the Taisor E CNG.

Petrol Automatic

Toyota Taisor

Maruti Fronx

S AMT – Rs 9.13 lakh

Delta AMT – Rs 8.88 lakh

S Plus AMT – Rs 9.53 lakh

Delta Plus AMT – Rs 9.28 lakh

G Turbo AT – Rs 11.96 lakh

Zeta Turbo AT – Rs 11.96 lakh

V Turbo AT – Rs 12.88 lakh

Alpha Turbo AT – Rs 12.88 lakh

  • Just just like the Maruti Fronx, the 1.2-litre variants of the Taisor are mated to a 5-speed AMT transmission; in the meantime, the 1-litre turbo-petrol variants can be found with 6-speed torque converter.

  • Each 1.2-litre AMT variant of the Toyota Taisor is Rs 25,000 dearer than the equal variants of the Fronx. Meanwhile, the costs for the highest two turbo-petrol variants of the Taisor are precisely the identical because the Fronx turbo automated variants.

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Feature Differences

Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor cabin

The Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor and Maruti Fronx are equally packaged choices when it comes to options as nicely. The top-spec variants of each the subcompact choices are outfitted with a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wi-fi cellphone charging, cruise management, and a heads-up show. Passenger security is taken care of by as much as six airbags, a 360-degree digital camera, digital stability management (ESC) with hill maintain, and rear parking sensors. Even the feature-distribution for his or her comparable variants is identical.

Final Takeaways

Despite all these similarities, the Taisor’s 1.2-litre petrol variants command a premium of as much as Rs 25,000 over the Fronx variants with the identical engine. On the opposite hand, the Fronx not solely affords a extra inexpensive turbo-petrol variant over its Toyota counterpart, but additionally affords a extra feature-rich CNG trim as nicely. 

If there was an element for the Toyota premium, moreover the adjustments to the outside styling, it might be the usual guarantee protection. While the Fronx will get a 2-year/ 40,000km guarantee as commonplace, Toyota affords the Taisor with a regular protection of 3-years/ 1 lakh km in addition to complimentary RSA (roadside help) for five years.

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Mahindra Thar Earth Edition Launched, Prices Start From Rs 15.40 Lakh

The Thar Earth Edition is predicated on the top-spec LX trim and instructions a uniform premium of Rs 40,000

Mahindra Thar Earth Edition launched

  • Special version will get a beige theme to indicate the Thar desert’s dunes.

  • Has the ‘Earth Edition’ badges and dune-inspired decals on the outside.

  • Gets beige leatherette upholstery and dune-like embossing on the headrests.

  • Cabin options some beige accents too together with on the steering wheel and door pads.

  • Gets a selection of each petrol and diesel engines; comes with the 4WD solely.

  • Prices vary from Rs 15.40 lakh to Rs 17.60 lakh (ex-showroom pan-India).

The Mahindra Thar has simply obtained a particular version known as the ‘Earth Edition,’ impressed by the Thar desert. It’s obtainable with each petrol and diesel powertrains, though solely with the LX exhausting high variants.

Variant-wise Prices

Variant

Standard Variant

Earth Edition

Difference

LX Hard Top Petrol MT

Rs 15 lakh

Rs 15.40 lakh

+Rs 40,000

LX Hard Top Petrol AT

Rs 16.60 lakh

Rs 17 lakh

+Rs 40,000

LX Hard Top Diesel MT

Rs 15.75 lakh

Rs 16.15 lakh

+Rs 40,000

LX Hard Top Diesel AT

Rs 17.20 lakh

Rs 17.60 lakh

+Rs 40,000

Mahindra has priced the Thar’s particular version at a uniform premium of Rs 40,000 over the top-spec LX trim.

Thar Earth Edition Details

The Thar Earth Edition will get a brand new satin matte beige shade dubbed ‘Desert Fury’ and dune-inspired decals on the doorways. Mahindra has additionally offered it with the beige shade inserts within the new silver-finished alloy wheels, on the ORVMs, and within the grille. Another distinctive contact is the unique ‘Earth Edition’ badging on the B-pillars and the matte-black end for different badges.

Mahindra Thar Earth Edition leatherette upholstery

On the within, the largest noticeable distinction is the dual-tone leatherette seat upholstery with distinction beige stitching. The Thar Earth Edition additionally will get beige highlights for the AC vent surrounds, within the centre console, and on the door panels and steering wheel. It additionally has the dune-like embossing on the headrests. Each of the Thar Earth Edition comes with a singular numbered ornamental VIN plate beginning with serial quantity ‘1.’

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Equipment On Board

Mahindra Thar Earth Edition cabin

It doesn’t get any characteristic variations over the variant it’s primarily based on. Mahindra is providing the particular version with the identical 7-inch touchscreen system, cruise management, keyless entry, and height-adjustable driver seat because the LX trim.

The Thar Earth Edition’s security internet contains twin entrance airbags, ISOFIX baby seat mounts, digital stability programme (ESP), and rear parking sensors.

Powertrains On Offer

Mahindra is providing the Thar’s particular version with each petrol and diesel engines. Here’s a have a look at their technical specs:

Specification

2-litre Turbo-petrol

2.2-litre Diesel

Power

152 PS

132 PS

Torque

300 Nm

300 Nm

Transmission

6-speed MT, 6-speed AT

6-speed MT, 6-speed AT

Mahindra Thar Earth Edition

The Thar Earth Edition is accessible in a 4-wheel-drive (4WD) model solely. Mahindra additionally affords the common variants of the SUV with a rear-wheel-drive (RWD) model. The Thar RWD variants get a smaller 1.5-litre diesel engine and the identical 2-litre turbo-petrol engine.

Price Range And Rivals

The Mahindra Thar is priced from Rs 11.25 lakh to Rs 17.60 lakh (ex-showroom pan-India). It is an alternative choice to the Force Gurkha and the Maruti Jimny.

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Ford Mustang Mach-e Electric SUV Trademarked In India. Is It Finally Coming?

If it ever involves India, it will likely be a fully-built import, probably provided solely within the top-spec GT variant for India

Ford Mustang Mach-E trademarked in India

When Ford introduced its sudden exit from the Indian automotive manufacturing scene in September 2021, it had introduced its intent to maintain presence through imported offerings, just like the Mustang Mach-e electrical SUV. Three years later, it appears Ford is evaluating a potential return because the Mustang Mach-e has not too long ago been trademarked in India.

What is the Mustang Mach-e?

Ford entered the EV area within the USA in 2020 by making use of its most iconic moniker, the Mustang, to its newly developed electrical crossover SUV, and referred to as it the Mustang Mach-e. At the time it was positioned as a possible rival to the Tesla Model Y within the model’s dwelling nation. Since then, the Mach-e has been exported to different international locations as properly, together with right-hand-drive markets just like the UK. It continues to be the flagship improvement automobile for Ford EVs with numerous performance-oriented one-offs as properly.

Battery, Range And Performance

The Mustang Mach-e is out there with two battery pack choices and with the selection of rear-wheel-drive or dual-motor all-wheel-drive. Their specs are as follows:

Battery dimension (usable)

72kWh

91kWh

Claimed vary (WLTP)

Up to 470 km

Up to 599 km

Drive kind

RWD/ AWD

RWD/ AWD

Power

269 PS (RWD)/ 315 PS (AWD)

294 PS (RWD)/ 351 PS (AWD), 487 PS (GT)

Torque

430 Nm (RWD)/ 580 Nm (AWD)

430 Nm (RWD)/ 580 Nm (AWD), upto 860 Nm (GT)

In the top-spec Mustang Mach-e GT variant, you get a claimed 0-100kmph time of three.8 seconds.

Features Inside

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The Ford electrical SUV, now a number of years outdated, nonetheless has a reasonably trendy cabin. Its star function is the vertically oriented 15.5-inch touchscreen infotainment unit that additionally has an built-in bodily dial within the backside half for adjusting the amount. Other options on supply embody a panoramic glass roof, superior driver assists, a premium sound system and the good thing about each entrance and rear baggage compartments.

Mach-e For India?

Top 5 Things About The India-bound Ford Mustang Mach-e Electric SUV

If Ford does determine to re-enter the Indian market with fully-built (CBU) imports within the lineup, the Mustang Mach-e is actually on the playing cards. It would probably be provided solely within the top-spec GT model as a well-equipped premium providing with a claimed vary of over 400 km. It may very well be priced round Rs 70 lakh (ex-showroom) as a possible rival to the Volvo C40 Recharge and Kia EV6.

Skoda Slavia Style Edition Launched, Priced At Rs 19.13 Lakh

It relies on the top-spec Style trim and is proscribed to 500 models solely

Skoda Slavia Style Edition launched

  • It instructions a premium of Rs 30,000 over the corresponding normal Style variant.

  • Offered solely with the sedan’s 1.5-litre turbo engine, paired with the 7-speed DCT.

  • New options on board embrace dual-camera dashcam and puddle lamps.

  • Gets ‘Edition’ badges in and out, a black roof and ‘Slavia’ moniker on the sill plates.

  • Available in three colors: Candy White, Brilliant Silver and Tornado Red.

The Skoda Slavia has simply been launched in a restricted version referred to as the Style Edition. Skoda has primarily based the brand new version (restricted to 500 models solely) on the top-spec Style trim. It is priced at Rs 19.13 lakh (ex-showroom pan-India), at a premium of Rs 30,000 over the corresponding normal Style variant.

What’s New On The Slavia Style Edition?

Skoda has set it aside from the common variants of the sedan by offering it with an ‘Edition’ badge on the black B-pillars, blacked-out ORVM housings, and a black roof. The Slavia Style Edition is offered in solely three exterior paint choices: Candy White, Tornado Red and Brilliant Silver.

Skoda Slavia Style Edition launched

A number of additions have been made on the within as nicely the place it will get the ‘Slavia’ insignia on the sill plate and the ‘Edition’ moniker on the underside portion of the steering wheel. In phrases of latest options, the Slavia Style Edition comes with a dual-camera dashcam and puddle lamps. No different adjustments have been made to the Slavia Style variant’s tools record, which features a 10-inch touchscreen, ventilated entrance seats, a sunroof, and 6 airbags.

Powertrain Option

The Slavia Style Edition is being provided solely with the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol (150 PS/ 250 Nm) engine choice, mated to the 7-speed DCT (dual-clutch automated transmission). Skoda additionally offers the Style trim with the selection of a 6-speed guide gearbox.

Apart from the bigger 1.5-litre unit, there’s additionally a smaller 1-litre turbo-petrol engine on supply with the usual variants of the sedan. It makes 115 PS/178 Nm and is offered with both a 6-speed guide or a 6-speed torque converter automated transmission.

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Price And Rivals

Skoda Slavia

The Skoda Slavia is priced between Rs 11.53 lakh and Rs 19.13 lakh (ex-showroom pan-India). Although the Slavia Style Edition doesn’t have any direct rivals, the compact sedan takes on the Hyundai Verna, Volkswagen Virtus, Honda City and Maruti Ciaz.

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Take A Close Look At The Tata Punch EV’ Interior In These 15 Real-life Pictures

The top-spec Tata Punch EV gives a number of latest options, together with an even bigger infotainment show, over its common ICE (inner combustion engine) counterpart

Tata Punch EV

The newest addition to the Tata.ev’s all-electric lineup is the Tata Punch EV, and the primary mannequin based mostly on the all-new Acti.EV platform. In its all-electric kind, the Punch EV boasts a spread of latest options and enhanced security in comparison with its common petrol-engined counterpart. You can get a greater take a look at all the pieces the top-spec Punch EV Empowered Plus variant’s cabin has to supply on this gallery of real-life pictures.

Front Seats

Tata Punch EV Front seat

The Tata Punch EV, in its top-spec Empowered Plus variant, boasts dual-tone gray leatherette seat upholstery. There’s additionally an armrest within the centre with space for storing. The Punch EV’s driver’s seat might be manually adjusted for top. The entrance seats of the electrical micro SUV additionally characteristic a air flow operate.

Dashboard

Tata Punch EV Dashboard

The dashboard of the Tata Punch EV options the identical dual-tone remedy with a layered design. In the Punch EV, the centre AC vents are built-in, not like the ICE variant of the micro SUV the place the centre AC vents are separate.

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This variant comes with chrome-finished door handles. Adjacent to the door deal with, a tweeter is positioned, and on the decrease a part of the doorways, you’ll discover the audio system. The Punch EV is supplied with a 6-speaker sound system.

Steering Wheel

Tata Punch EV Steering Wheel

The Tata Punch EV will get the identical new 2-spoke steering wheel with an illuminated Tata brand as its larger sibling, the Tata Nexon EV. The steering wheel additionally receives the identical dual-tone remedy because the dashboard. 

On the left, you’ve got controls for the infotainment system, whereas on the proper facet, there are buttons for the digital driver’s show and cruise management.

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Tata Punch EV Paddle Shifter

Behind the brand new steering wheel, you additionally get paddle shifters to regulate the extent of regenerative braking on the go. 

Driver’s Display

Tata Punch EV Driver's Display

Tata gives the Punch EV with a ten.25-inch totally digital driver’s show. This digital cluster not solely showcases vary, pace, driving mode, battery stage, and different key parameters of the automobile, however may sync with the infotainment system to show maps through Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Infotainment

Tata Punch EV Infotainment

Tata’s all-electric micro SUV contains a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system which helps wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. This infotainment unit additionally will get Arcade.ev app suite by means of which you’ll entry completely different OTT purposes and even play video games on the infotainment display screen, solely when the automobile is parked.

Since the Punch EV additionally options an air air purifier, you additionally get the show for AQI (air high quality index) on the infotainment display screen.

Tata Punch EV Climate Control

Another characteristic that the Punch EV has borrowed from the not too long ago facelifted Tata automobiles is the touch-based local weather management panel. This panel not solely consolidates AC controls but in addition integrates features akin to hill maintain, hazard warning lights, boot unlock, fog lights, and even the charging flap opener into the identical interface.

Drive Mode Selector

Tata Punch EV Drive Mode Selector

It additionally contains a jewelled rotary drive mode selector with an built-in show, a primary for a Tata EV mannequin. Beside the drive mode selector, you additionally get buttons for Sport and Economy drive modes.

Tata Punch EV Cabin

Behind the drive mode selector, it will get the switches for the digital parking brake and auto maintain operate.

Rear Seats

Tata Punch EV Rear Seat

On the rear seat, the Punch EV solely gives two adjustable headrests and a centre armrest, though with out cup holders.  Rear passengers will even must compromise on rear AC vents. Notably, there is no load sensor for the rear seats, so it is necessary to maintain the seat belts buckled to stop the seatbelt alarm from activating, even when nobody is sitting on the rear.

Boot Space

Tata Punch EV Boot

The Tata Punch EV gives a boot area of 366 litres, and a further 14 litres of storage on the entrance, underneath the bonnet.

Tata is providing the Punch EV in 5 broad variants priced from Rs 10.99 lakh to Rs 15.49 lakh. It will get the selection of two battery pack choices: 25kWh and 35 kWh with a claimed vary of 315 km and 421 km, respectively. The variant seen right here will get the bigger battery pack and is priced from Rs 15.49 lakh. This mannequin slots in completely between the Tiago EV hatchback and Nexon EV sub-4m SUV, whereas additionally being a rival to the Citroen eC3.

All costs are introductory ex-showroom

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