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2024 Maruti Swift Expected Prices: Will It Undercut Hyundai Grand i10 Nios?

The new Swift is predicted to be supplied in 5 broad variants: LXi, VXi, VXi (O), ZXi, and ZXi Plus

The fourth-generation Maruti Swift is about to go on sale on May 9 and official bookings are already open. We have a number of particulars concerning the brand new hatchback thanks to numerous leaks on-line, together with its powertrain particulars and a few options. Ahead of its official value announcement, we have now used the knowledge at hand to convey you the anticipated variant-wise costs of the fourth-gen Swift:

Variant

Expected Price

LXi

Rs 6.50 lakh

VXi MT

Rs 7.50 lakh

VXi AMT

Rs 8 lakh

VXi (O) MT

Rs 8.30 lakh

VXi (O) AMT

Rs 8.80 lakh

ZXi MT

Rs 8.40 lakh

ZXi AMT

Rs 8.90 lakh

ZXi+ MT

Rs 9 lakh

ZXi+ AMT

Rs 9.5 lakh

Disclaimer: These costs are our estimates. Official costs shall be revealed by Maruti on May 9.

Exterior Highlights

Even although the hatchback has undergone a generational replace, it nonetheless has the core essence of a Swift. It now has a sharper set of headlights (that includes projector models), longer L-shaped LED DRLs, and an oval grille with a mesh sample. The new Swift additionally comes with a fancier set of alloy wheels and wraparound LED tail lights.

Cabin And Feature Changes

Maruti Suzuki has used each mild and darkish gray colored supplies for the brand new Swift’s cabin. It additionally has glossy AC vents whereas sporting the identical steering wheel because the outgoing mannequin. New options on supply embrace a much bigger 9-inch touchscreen, revised local weather management panel as seen on the likes of the brand new Baleno and Grand Vitara, and an up to date instrument cluster with a dual-pod analogue setup.

We are additionally anticipating the Swift to come back with a heads-up show, wi-fi telephone charging, auto AC, and cruise management. Six airbags (as normal), digital stability management (ESC), and a reversing digicam are prone to be part of its security internet.

Also Read: Maruti Brezza ZXi AT vs Maruti Fronx Alpha Turbo AT: Specifications Compared

A Single Engine On Offer

Maruti will present the fourth-gen Swift with a single (and new) 1.2-litre Z collection petrol engine (82 PS/as much as 112 Nm), mated to both a 5-speed handbook or a 5-speed AMT computerized gearbox. A CNG powertrain possibility is prone to be launched at a later date.

Who Will It Compete With?

The new Maruti Swift will tackle the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios, whereas additionally serving as an alternative choice to the Renault Triber, Hyundai Exter, and Tata Punch.

Read More on : Maruti Swift AMT

Mahindra XUV 3XO vs Key Rivals: Price Talk

The Mahindra 3XO has the bottom beginning value for its petrol variants, however additionally it is some of the costly when evaluating the top-spec variants

The Mahindra XUV 3XO has been launched as a closely revised facelift of the Mahindra XUV300, and its introductory costs have been revealed. The Mahindra 3XO has many rivals however its three important opponents are the Tata Nexon, Kia Sonet, and the Hyundai Venue, that are priced fairly competitively. So let’s check out the variant-wise costs of those fashions.

Petrol-manual

Mahindra XUV 3XO

Tata Nexon

Kia Sonet

Hyundai Venue

MX1 – Rs 7.49 lakh

     
   

HTE – Rs 7.99 lakh

E – Rs 7.94 lakh

 

Smart – Rs 8.15 lakh

HTE (O) – Rs 8.19 lakh

 

MX2 Pro – Rs 8.99 lakh

 

HTK – Rs 8.89 lakh

 

MX3 – Rs 9.49 lakh

Smart+ – Rs 9.20 lakh

HTK (O) – Rs 9.25 lakh

S – Rs 9.11 lakh

 

Smart+ S – Rs 9.80 lakh

 

S Opt – Rs 9.89 lakh/ S Opt Knight – Rs 10.12 lakh

MX3 Pro – Rs 9.99 lakh

Pure – Rs 9.80 lakh

HTK+ – Rs 10 lakh

Executive Turbo – Rs 10 lakh

AX5 – Rs 10.69 lakh

Pure S – Rs 10.30 lakh

HTK+ Turbo iMT – Rs 10.56 lakh

S Opt Turbo – Rs 10.70 lakh

 

Creative – Rs 11.10 lakh/ Creative Dark – Rs 11.45 lakh

HTX Turbo iMT – Rs 11.56 lakh

SX – Rs 11.05 lakh/ SX Knight –  Rs 11.38 lakh

AX5L – Rs 11.99 lakh

Creative+ – Rs 11.80 lakh/ Creative+ Dark – Rs 12.15 lakh

   
 

Creative+ S – Rs 12.30 lakh/ Creative+ S Dark – Rs 12.65 lakh

   

AX7 – Rs 12.49 lakh

Fearless – Rs 12.60 lakh/ Fearless Dark – Rs 12.95 lakh

 

SX Opt Turbo – Rs 12.44 lakh/ SX Opt Knight Turbo – Rs 12.65 lakh

 

Fearless S – Rs 13.10 lakh

   

AX7L – Rs 13.99 lakh

Fearless+ S – Rs 13.60 lakh/ Fearless+ S Dark- Rs 13.80 lakh

HTX+ Turbo iMT – Rs 13.50 lakh

 

  • The base-spec Mahindra 3XO undercuts the following most inexpensive rival listed right here by Rs 45,000.

  • The Kia Sonet and Hyundai Venue include each naturally aspirated and turbo-petrol engine opinions, 1.2-litre and 1-litre, respectively.

  • The 1.2-litre NA petrol engine makes 83 PS and 115 Nm, and the 1-litre turbo-petrol engine makes 120 PS and 172 Nm. Only the Kia SUV affords the turbo-petrol engine with the iMT (handbook with out clutch pedal) choice.

  • Tata Nexon solely comes with a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine which churns out 120 PS and 170 Nm. While the base-spec Smart variants get a 5-speed handbook, the opposite variants get a 6-speed handbook.

  • The Mahindra XUV 3XO affords two 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine choices – one which makes 112 PS and 200 Nm, and one other is a TGDi unit, which makes 130 PS and as much as 250 Nm.

  • As for the top-spec petrol handbook variant, the XUV 3XO’s AX7L variant is the most costly at nearly Rs 14 lakh. It’s value noting that the top-spec 3XO additionally has a number of premium function benefits over its top-spec rivals for that additional price.

  • The Nexon is a detailed second with a distinction of round Rs 20,000, and as regular, the Nexon has essentially the most variety of variants on provide.

  • The “Dark” and “Knight” variants of the Nexon and Venue respectively provide an all-black beauty bundle, together with blacked out inside and black alloy wheels too.

Also Check Out: Mahindra XUV 3XO Variant-wise Colour Options Detailed

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Mahindra XUV 3XO

Tata Nexon

Kia Sonet

Hyundai Venue

MX2 Pro AT – Rs 9.99 lakh

Smart+ AMT – Rs 10 lakh

   
 

Pure AMT – Rs 10.50 lakh

   

MX3 AT – Rs 10.99 lakh

Pure S AMT – Rs 11 lakh

   

MX3 Pro AT – Rs 11.49 lakh

     
 

Creative AMT – Rs 11.80 lakh/ Creative Dark AMT – Rs 12.15 lakh

 

S Opt Turbo DCT – Rs 11.86 lakh

AX5 AT – Rs 12.19 lakh

Creative DCA – Rs 12.30 lakh/ Creative Dark DCA – Rs 12.65 lakh

HTX Turbo DCT – Rs 12.36 lakh

 
 

Creative+ AMT – Rs 12.50 lakh/ Creative+ Dark AMT – Rs 12.85 lakh

   
 

Creative+ DCA – Rs 13 lakh/ Creative+ Dark DCA – Rs 13.35 lakh

   
 

Creative+ S AMT – Rs 13 lakh. Creative+ S Dark AMT – Rs 13.35 lakh

   

AX5L AT – Rs 13.49 lakh

Creative+ S DCA – Rs 13.50 lakh/ Creative+ S Dark DCA – Rs 13.85 lakh

 

SX Opt Turbo DCT – Rs 13.23 lakh/ SX Opt Knight Turbo DCT – Rs 13.33 lakh

AX7 AT – Rs 13.99 lakh

Fearless DCA – Rs 13.80 lakh/ Fearless Dark DCA – Rs 14.15 lakh

   
 

Fearless+ DCA – Rs 14.30 lakh

   
 

Fearless S DCA – Rs 14.30 lakh

   
   

GTX+ Turbo DCT – Rs 14.55 lakh

 
 

Fearless+ S DCA – Rs 14.80 lakh/ Fearless+ S Dark DCA – Rs 15 lakh

X-Line Turbo DCT – Rs 14.75 lakh

 

AX7L – Rs 15.49 lakh

     
  • The Nexon is the one mannequin out of the 4 which affords an AMT (automated handbook transmission) choice with its petrol engine. It additionally affords the selection of a 6-speed dual-clutch computerized choice for the upper variants.

  • Meanwhile, the brand new XUV 3XO will get a brand new 6-speed AT however at comparable costs because the Tata subcompact SUV.

  • Here, the base-spec 3XO and Nexon are equally priced, and the Sonet and Venue petrol computerized variants begin at a a lot greater value.

  • Just like within the handbook variants, the Mahindra XUV 3XO’s top-spec petrol computerized variant is the most costly, and it asks for round Rs 50,000 over the top-spec Nexon petrol computerized.

  • Both the Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet get 3 petrol computerized variants, utilizing a 7-speed DCT for the turbo-petrol engine.

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Mahindra XUV 3XO

Tata Nexon

Kia Sonet

Hyundai Venue

   

HTE – Rs 9.80 lakh

 

MX2 – Rs 9.99 lakh

 

HTE (O) – Rs 10 lakh

 

MX2 Pro – Rs 10.39 lakh

 

HTK – Rs 10.50 lakh

 

MX3 – Rs 10.89 lakh

 

HTK (O) – Rs 10.85

S+ – Rs 10.71 lakh

MX3 Pro – Rs 11.39 lakh

Pure – Rs 11.10 lakh

HTK+ Rs 11.45 lakh

 
 

Pure S – Rs 11.60 lakh

   

AX5 – Rs 12.09 lakh

 

HTK – Rs 12.10 lakh

 
 

Creative – Rs 12.50 lakh/ Creative Dark – Rs 12.85 lakh

 

SX – Rs 12.37 lakh

 

Creative+ – Rs 13.20 lakh/ Creative+ Dark – Rs 13.55 lakh

 

SX Opt – Rs 13.29 lakh

AX7 – Rs 13.69 lakh

Creative+ S – Rs 13.70 lakh/ Creative+ S Dark – Rs 14.05 lakh

HTX+ – Rs 13.80 lakh

 
 

Fearless – Rs 14 lakh/ Fearless Dark – Rs 14.35 lakh

   
 

Fearless+ – Rs 14.50 lakh

HTX+ iMT – Rs 14.50 lakh

 
 

Fearless S – Rs 14.50

   

AX7L – Rs 14.99 lakh

Fearless+ S – Rs 15 lakh/ Fearless+ S Dark – Rs 15.20 lakh

   

  • All 4 sub-4m SUV fashions include 1.5-litre diesel engines with a 6-speed handbook transmission. However, the Kia Sonet additionally will get the selection of an iMT (handbook with out clutch pedal).

  • The Mahindra 3XO will get essentially the most highly effective diesel engine which makes 117 PS and 300 Nm.

  • When it involves diesel variants, the Sonet’s HTE variant is essentially the most inexpensive and it undercuts the 3XO’s MX2 variant by nearly Rs 10,000.

  • Here, the most costly diesel handbook is the Nexon’s FearlessPR+ S Dark variant.

Also Check Out: 3 New Cars Expected To Launch In May 2024

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Diesel Automatic

Mahindra XUV 3XO

Tata Nexon

Kia Sonet

Hyundai Venue

MX3 AMT – Rs 11.69 lakh

Pure AMT – Rs 11.80 lakh

 

No Diesel Automatic On Offer

 

Pure S AMT – Rs 12.30 lakh

 

AX5 AMT – Rs 12.89 lakh

   
 

Creative AMT – Rs 13.10 lakh/ Creative Dark AMT – Rs 13.45 lakh

HTX AT – Rs 13.10 lakh

 

Creative+ AMT – Rs 13.90 lakh/ Creative+ Dark AMT – Rs 14.25 lakh

 

AX7 AMT – Rs 14.49 lakh

Creative+ S AMT – Rs 14.40 lakh/ Creative+ S Dark AMT – Rs 14.75 lakh

 
 

Fearless AMT – Rs 14.70 lakh/ Fearless Dark AMT – Rs 15.05 lakh

 
 

Fearless S AMT – Rs 15.10 lakh

 
 

Fearless+ AMT – Rs 15.10 lakh

 
 

Fearless+ S AMT – Rs 15.60 lakh/ Fearless+ S Dark AMT – Rs 15.80 lakh

GTX+ AT – Rs 15.55 lakh

   

X-Line AT – Rs 15.75 lakh

  • The Venue doesn’t get diesel computerized variants, so right here the 3XO can solely be in comparison with the Nexon and Sonet.

  • The 3XO affords essentially the most inexpensive diesel computerized variant, ranging from Rs 11.69 lakh.

  • Both the Sonet and Nexon include an AMT choice for his or her diesel engine, which permits it to be extra inexpensive. But the Sonet continues to be the one one that gives a torque converter computerized for the diesel engine.

  • The top-spec Nexon diesel computerized is on par with the top-spec Sonet diesel computerized and the worth solely differs by Rs 5,000.

  • The 3XO doesn’t provide a diesel computerized powertrain with its top-spec AX7L variant.

Note:- The Tata Nexon Fearless variants (in all powertrain choices) additionally get the selection of a purple inside and exterior beauty bundle for no added price.

All-prices are ex-showroom

Read More on : Mahindra XUV 3XO on road price

Skoda Slavia And Kushaq Gets 6 Airbags As Standard

The costs of the base-spec Active and mid-spec Ambition variants of Slavia and Kushaq are affected by the worth hike

The Skoda Slavia and Skoda Kushaq are actually supplied with six airbags as the usual security gear throughout all variants. However, as a consequence of this security replace, the costs of the Slavia and Kushaq have elevated by as much as Rs 35,000. Before we get into extra particulars, let’s check out the revised costs of each automobiles within the tables under.

Skoda Slavia

Variant

Old Price

New Price

Difference

1-litre Turbo-petrol Manual

Active

Rs 11.53 lakh

Rs 11.63 lakh

+ Rs 10,000

Ambition

Rs 13.43 lakh

Rs 13.78 lakh

+ Rs 35,000

Style

Rs 15.63 lakh

Rs 15.63 lakh

No change

1-litre turbo-petrol Automatic

Ambition

Rs 14.73 lakh

Rs 15.08 lakh

+ Rs 35,000

Style

Rs 16.93 lakh

Rs 16.93 lakh

No change

1.5-litre turbo-petrol Manual

Style

Rs 17.43 lakh

Rs 17.43 lakh

No change

1.5-litre turbo-petrol DCT

Style

Rs 18.83 lakh

Rs 18.83 lakh

No change

Skoda Kushaq

Variant

Old Price

New Price

Difference

1-litre Turbo-petrol Manual

Active

Rs 11.89 lakh

Rs 11.99 lakh

+ Rs 10,000

Onyx

Rs 12.79 lakh

Rs 12.89 lakh

+ Rs 10,000

Ambition

Rs 14.19 lakh

Rs 14.54 lakh

+ Rs 35,000

Style

Rs 16.59 lakh

Rs 16.59 lakh

No change

1-litre turbo-petrol Automatic

Ambition

Rs 15.49 lakh

Rs 15.84 lakh

+ Rs 35,000

Style

Rs 17.89 lakh

Rs 17.89 lakh

No change

1.5-litre turbo-petrol Manual

Style

Rs 18.39 lakh

Rs 18.39 lakh

No change

1.5-litre turbo-petrol DCT

Style

Rs 19.79 lakh

Rs 19.79 lakh

No change

With the addition of the security options, the base-spec Active variants of each the Skoda Slavia and Skoda Kushaq now price Rs 10,000 extra, whereas the mid-spec Ambition variants of each automobiles are actually Rs 35,000 costlier. Note that the top-spec Style variants of each automobiles stay unaffected by the hike, as they already include 6 airbags.

Also Check Out: 3 New Cars Expected To Launch In May 2024

Other Features On Offer

Skoda has geared up the Slavia and Kushaq with facilities like a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment with wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, an 8-inch digital driver’s show, cruise management, automated AC, and a sunroof. They additionally get powered and ventilated entrance seats, and wi-fi telephone charging.

The security package on each automobiles additional contains digital stability management (ESC) with hill maintain, tyre stress monitoring system (TPMS), and a rear-view digicam. Both, the Skoda Kushaq and Skoda Slavia, have already been awarded 5 stars within the Global NCAP crash take a look at. 

Powertrain Options

Both, the Slavia and Kushaq, include two turbo-petrol engine choices.

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, 6-speed DCT

The 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine additionally comes with lively cylinder deactivation know-how, which shuts off two of the 4 cylinders below mild load, enhancing gas effectivity.

Rivals

The Skoda Slavia takes on the likes of the Honda City, Volkswagen Virtus, Hyundai Verna, and Maruti Ciaz, whereas the Kushaq rivals the Volkswagen Taigun, Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Honda Elevate, and Citroen C3 Aircross.

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Here Is What Each Variant Of The Mahindra XUV 3XO Offers

Priced from Rs 7.49 lakh (ex-showroom) onwards, the Mahindra 3XO is offered in 5 broad variants, and get each turbo-petrol and diesel engine choices

The Mahindra XUV 3XO has been launched because the facelift for the XUV300 sub-4m SUV. Its costs vary from Rs 7.49 lakh to Rs 15.49 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom) and its bookings will open on May 15. The Mahindra 3XO is offered in 5 broad variants: MX1, MX2, MX3, AX5,  and AX7, with additional “Pro” and “L” marked sub-variants. If you need to purchase this SUV, take a look at what every variant is providing.

Also Read: Mahindra XUV 3XO Launched, Prices Start At Rs 7.49 Lakh

3XO MX1

Engine: 1.2-litre turbo-petrol

Price: Rs 7.49 lakh

The base-spec MX1 variant affords these options:

Exterior

Interior

Infotainment

Comfort & Convenience

Safety

Fabric upholstery

Adjustable headrest for 2nd row

None

  • Front armrest with storage

  • 60:40 rear seat break up

  • Electrically adjustable ORVMs

  • Manual AC

  • Rear AC vents

  • All energy home windows

  • 12V socket

  • Front USB type-A port and rear USB type-C port

  • 6 airbags

  • Electronic stability management

  • All-wheel disc brakes

  • ISOFIX little one seat anchors

  • Reverse parking sensors

  • Seatbelt reminders for all passengers

  • 3-point seatbelts for all passengers

In the base-spec XUV 3XO, you get naked minimal by way of design and no infotainment bundle. However, this variant is nicely geared up by way of comfort and security options. This variant solely comes with the 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine and a 6-speed guide transmission.

XUV 3XO MX2

Engine: 1.5-litre diesel

Price: Rs 9.99 lakh

Over the base-spec variant, the MX2 variant affords these options:

Exterior

Interior

Infotainment

Comfort & Convenience

Safety

  • Follow me dwelling headlamps

   

The MX2 variant brings the large touchscreen into the characteristic checklist and in addition comes with extra creature comforts. You get the choice of the 1.5-litre diesel engine from this variant onwards.

3XO MX2 Pro

Engine: 1.2-litre turbo-petrol, 1.5-litre diesel

Price: Rs 8.99 lakh to Rs 10.39 lakh

This is what the MX2 Pro variant affords over the MX2 variant:

Exterior

Interior

Infotainment

Comfort & Convenience

Safety

  • Wheel covers

   
  • Single pane sunroof

 

The Pro model of the MX2 variant provides just some feel-good options together with a single-pane sunroof however doesn’t enhance the practicality or security quotient of the 3XO. This variant can also be the entry-level computerized for the 3XO with a 6-speed computerized transmission possibility with the 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine.

Also Read: Mahindra XUV 3XO vs Mahindra XUV300: Key Differences Explained

3XO MX3

Engine: 1.2-litre turbo-petrol, 1.5-litre diesel

Price: Rs 10.99 lakh to Rs 11.69 lakh

With the MX3 variant, you get these extra options over the MX2 Pro variant:

Exterior

Interior

Infotainment

Comfort & Convenience

Safety

   
  • Wireless Android Auto

  • Wired Apple CarPlay

 

From the MX3 variant onwards, you get enhancements within the infotainment bundle, together with a number of further conveniences like cruise management. This variant is offered with each turbo-petrol and diesel engine choices, and right here the diesel engine will get the choice of a 6-speed AMT.

3XO MX3 Pro

Engine: 1.2-litre turbo-petrol, 1.5-litre diesel

Price: Rs 9.99 lakh to Rs 11.49 lakh

Over the MX3, the MX3 Pro will provide you with these extra options:

Exterior

Interior

Infotainment

Comfort & Convenience

Safety

       

The MX3 Pro variant solely affords modifications to the outside with the LED lighting setup however nonetheless sits on styled metal wheels. In this variant, you get each turbo-petrol and diesel engine choices, however the diesel is barely out there with a guide transmission.

3XO AX5

Engine: 1.2-litre turbo-petrol, 1.5-litre diesel

Price: Rs 10.69 lakh to Rs 12.89 lakh

The AX5 variant comes with these options over the MX3 Pro variant:

Exterior

Interior

Infotainment

Comfort & Convenience

Safety

  • 16-inch alloy wheels

  • Roof rails

  • Rear spoiler

  • 10.25-inch digital driver’s show

  • Wireless Apple CarPlay

  • Adrenox linked automotive tech with built-in Amazon Alexa

  • 6 audio system

  • Built-in on-line navigation

  • Dual-zone local weather management

  • Push button begin/cease

  • Electrically foldable ORVMs

  • Rear armrest with cupholders

  • Height adjustable driver seat

  • Automatic headlamps

  • One-touch UP energy window for driver

  • Rear wiper and washer

The AX5 variant ups the sport and affords quite a bit by way of design, infotainment, consolation, comfort, and security. With this variant, you now get the choice of turbo-petrol and diesel engines with each guide and computerized transmissions (AMT for diesel).

3XO AX5L

Engine: 1.2-litre TGDi turbo-petrol

Price: Rs 11.99 lakh to Rs 13.49 lakh

Over the AX5 variant, the AX5L affords:

Exterior

Interior

Infotainment

Comfort & Convenience

Safety

     
  • Cooled glovebox

  • Auto dimming IRVM

  • 360-degree digital camera

  • Blind view monitor

  • Electronic parking brake with auto maintain

  • Forward collision warning

  • Adaptive cruise management

  • Lane preserve help

  • High beam help

  • Autonomous emergency braking

The AX5L variant doesn’t get a lot by way of comforts however it enhances the protection quotient of the Mahindra 3XO by quite a bit, because it not solely affords a 360-degree digital camera, but additionally comes with Level 2 ADAS (superior driver help system) options. With this variant, you lastly get the extra highly effective 1.2-litre TGDi turbo-petrol engine with each guide and computerized transmission choices however no different engine choices.

Also Read: Force Gurkha 3-door Updated With More Features And Performance

3XO AX7

Engine: 1.2-litre TGDi turbo-petrol, 1.5-litre diesel

Price: Rs 12.49 lakh to Rs 14.49 lakh

Over the AX5 variant, the AX7 variant affords these options

Exterior

Interior

Infotainment

Comfort & Convenience

Safety

  • 17-inch alloy wheels

  • LED fog lamps

In the one-below-top AX7 variant, you get quite a lot of phase firsts like 65W type-C quick charging and a panoramic sunroof. This variant will get a extra premium cabin and a premium sound system as nicely. Unfortunately, this variant doesn’t get ADAS, as it’s reserved just for the “L” variants. The AX7 variant comes with each TGDi turbo-petrol and diesel engine choices, and each engines get guide and computerized transmissions (AMT for diesel).

3XO AX7L

Engine: 1.2-litre TGDi turbo-petrol, 1.5-litre diesel

Price: Rs 13.99 lakh to Rs 15.49 lakh

Lastly, that is what the top-spec AX7L variant affords over the AX7 variant:

Exterior

Interior

Infotainment

Comfort & Convenience

Safety

       
  • 360-degree digital camera

  • Blind view monitor

  • Electronic parking brake with auto maintain

  • Forward collision warning

  • Adaptive cruise management

  • Lane preserve help

  • High beam help

  • Autonomous emergency braking

The AX7L variant brings again the protection options which aren’t supplied within the AX7 just like the  Level 2 ADAS options. The top-spec variant of the Mahindra XUV 3XO is offered with each TGDi turbo-petrol and diesel engine choices, however the diesel solely comes with a guide transmission.

Note: Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and built-in Alexa shall be added later via over-the-air (OTA) updates.

Price & Rivals

The Mahindra XUV 3XO is priced between Rs 7.49 lakh and Rs 15.49 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom), and continues to be a rival to the likes of Tata Nexon, Kia Sonet, and Hyundai Venue. It additionally takes on the likes of the Renault Kiger, Nissan Magnite, and Maruti Brezza.

All costs said above are introductory ex-showroom

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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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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Mahindra Scorpio N Z8 Select Variant Explained In 10 Images

The ‘Z8 Select’ variant is accessible with each petrol and diesel variants of the Scorpio N

The Mahindra Scorpio N Z8 Select variant was launched in February 2024, slotted between the mid-spec Z6 and top-spec Z8 trims. This new variant of the Scorpio N affords some further options of the Z8 over the Z6 trim; nonetheless, it’s nonetheless extra reasonably priced than the Z8, with only some function omissions. We have detailed the Scorpio N Z8 Select in 10 photos.

The Z8 Select variant of the Mahindra Scorpio N borrows quite a lot of options from the Z8 trim, together with dual-barrel LED headlights with LED DRLs and LED projector fog lamps. However, the Z8 Select variant of the Scorpio N doesn’t get an computerized headlight function just like the Z8. Also, the Scorpio N right here will be seen sporting a brand new midnight black exterior shade, which is particular solely to the Z8 Select variant.

From the aspect, the Z8 Select variant of the SUV options the identical 17-inch alloy wheels as seen on the common Z8 trims. The solely seen distinction in comparison with the common Z8 variant is the body-colored door handles. Please observe that the chrome design parts seen on the wheel arches and across the door handles are a part of the equipment.

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At the rear, the Z8 Select trim of the Scorpio N options an identical design parts as seen on its higher-spec counterparts. It consists of the identical tall stacked LED taillights and prolonged roof spoiler. Please observe that the chrome parts across the taillamps and rear bumper guard are a part of the equipment.

Inside, the Scorpio N Z8 Select variant shares the identical black and brown dual-tone cabin theme with leatherette seat upholstery, provided with the common Z8 trim. In reality, facilities like 8-inch touchscreen with wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 7-inch digital driver’s show, related automotive tech, and sunroof are additionally shared between the 2 variants.

However, the Z8 Select variant of the SUV misses out on options like dual-zone AC, push-button begin/cease, auto headlights, and rain sensing wipers. Though it will get electrically adjustable ORVMs, it nonetheless misses out on auto-fold operate. 

Both Z8 Select and Z8 trims of the Scorpio N get all-four energy home windows, however not like the Z8 trim, the Z8 Select variant affords an anti-pinch operate for the motive force solely. On the opposite hand, the Z8 trim will get an anti-pinch operate for each the motive force and co-driver.

Just just like the Z8 variant, the Scorpio N Z8 Select can be out there in 7-seater configuration. For comfort of rear passengers, it additionally will get rear AC vents and a USB C-type charger within the second row.

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Engine & Transmission

The Scorpio N Z8 Select variant is accessible in each petrol and diesel powertrain choices, together with each handbook and computerized transmissions.

Engine

2-litre turbo-petrol

2.2-litre diesel

Power

203 PS

175 PS

Torque

370 Nm / 380 Nm

400 Nm

Transmission

6-speed MT / 6-speed AT

6-speed MT / 6-speed AT

Drive Type

2WD

2WD

Unlike the common Z8 trim, the Select variant misses out on the choice of a 4-wheel-drive (4WD) drive practice.

Price & Rivals

Variant

Z8 Select

Z8

Difference

Petrol MT

Rs 16.99 lakh

Rs 18.64 lakh

(-) Rs 1.65 lakh

Petrol AT

Rs 18.49 lakh

Rs 20.15 lakh

(-) Rs 1.66 lakh

Diesel MT

Rs 17.99 lakh

Rs 19.10 lakh

(-) Rs 1.11 lakh

Diesel AT

Rs 18.99 lakh

Rs 20.63 lakh

(-) Rs 1.64 lakh

The Scorpio N Z8 Select is as much as Rs 1.66 lakh extra reasonably priced than the common Z8 variants of the SUV. It takes on the likes of the Tata Safari, Tata Harrier, and Hyundai Alcazar.

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Volkswagen Taigun GT Line And GT Sport Variants Launched, Starts From Rs 14.08 Lakh

The new GT variants function updates resembling smoked headlights, blacked-out alloy wheels, and an all-black inside theme in comparison with their corresponding common trims

  • The GT Line variants are being supplied with the 1-litre turbo-petrol variants.

  • It prices Rs 20,000 greater than the common Highline 1-litre variants.

  • On the opposite hand, the GT Plus Sport variants use a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine.

  • Both get blacked out beauty particulars over the variants they’re based mostly on, with added pink highlights for the GT Plus Sport.

  • Bookings for these new variants have been open since they had been introduced in March 2024.

The Volkswagen Taigun’s GT lineup has now been expanded additional with the introduction of a brand new stream of variants beneath the title “Sport”. It provides the 2 new variants showcased earlier within the yr – Taigun GT Line and Taigun GT Plus Sport. These new variants have been made out there in each guide and their respective automated transmission choices. Before we get into extra particulars of what these new variants supply, let’s check out their costs.

Variants

Price

GT Line (1-litre turbo-petrol)

GT Line MT

Rs 14.08 lakh

GT Line AT

Rs 15.63 lakh

GT Plus Sport (1.5-litre turbo-petrol)

GT Plus Sport MT

Rs 18.54 lakh

GT Plus Sport DCT

Rs 19.74 lakh

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Taigun GT Line Explained

The GT Line introduces the GT-badge and blacked-out styling for the Taigun with the smaller 1-litre turbo-petrol engine. It is alleged to be based mostly on the mid-spec Highline variant with related options on supply which incorporates the ten.1-inch touchscreen infotainment unit, wi-fi charger, rear parking digital camera, and auto AC. This new variant additional provides beauty enhancements just like the bigger 17-inch blacked out alloy wheels, smoked out LED headlamps, black cabin and fabric with gray stitching, pink ambient lighting and varied blacked out exterior parts that may in any other case function chrome such because the grille and badging.

The premium for this beauty package deal over the common Taigun Highline stands at an affordable Rs 20,000, for each guide and automated guises.

Taigun GT Plus Sport Explained

The GT Plus Sport variant comes with the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol model of the Taigun, and it’s based mostly on the top-spec Taigun GT Plus. It moreover options beauty variations resembling red-coloured GT badges on the entrance grille, facet fenders, and bootlid. This specific variant of the Taigun additionally sports activities red-painted brake callipers. The remainder of the outside highlights, resembling smoked headlights, 17-inch blacked-out alloy wheels, and a darkish end on the entrance and rear diffuser, stay the identical because the GT Line variant.

Though the GT Plus Sport variant additionally options an all-black inside theme and seat upholstery, it moreover will get pink highlights on the dashboard, red-coloured stitching on the seats, armrest, and the steering wheel, together with metallic pedals. 

The function listing on the Taigun GT Plus Sport variant stays equivalent to the variant it’s based mostly on. It features a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, an 8-inch digital driver’s show, automated AC, ambient lighting, powered entrance seats, and a single-pane sunroof. The passenger security is taken care of by six airbags, digital stability management (ESC), a rear parking digital camera, and a tyre strain monitoring system (TPMS).

While the GT Plus Sport is priced the identical because the GT Plus (with added options), the latter is currently available at a special discounted price.

Powertrain Details

The Taigun GT Line variants include a 1-litre turbo-petrol engine, whereas the GT Plus Sport variants get 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine. The specs have been detailed under.

Variant

GT Line

GT Plus Sport

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

Price Range & Rivals

The Volkswagen Taigun’s costs vary between Rs 11.70 lakh to Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom pan India). The GT variants of the Taigun tackle the likes of the Hyundai Creta N Line in addition to GT Line and X-Line variants of the Kia Seltos. The common variants of the Volkswagen SUV additionally compete with the Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, Honda Elevate, Skoda Kushaq, and Citroen C3 Aircross.

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Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus Colour Options Explained

It is out there in solely two variants: P4 and P10

  • The Bolero Neo Plus is basically the facelifted TUV300 Plus.

  • Exterior paint choices are Majestic Silver, Diamond White and Napoli Black.

  • Available with a single 2.2-litre diesel engine with a 6-speed handbook gearbox.

  • Prices vary between Rs 11.39 lakh and Rs 12.49 lakh (ex-showroom pan-India).

The Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus (basically the facelifted TUV300 Plus) went on sale not too long ago. It is out there in two variants: P4 and P10. It seems to be fairly just like the 7-seat Bolero Neo however has some noticeable variations within the type of total size in addition to in-cabin options and seating format. If you’re planning to purchase the brand new Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus, check out all the color choices it’s out there in:

  • Majestic Silver

  • Diamond White

  • Napoli Black

While the Bolero Neo Plus will get the identical three above-mentioned shades because the Bolero Neo, the Rocky Beige and Highway Red colors are unique to the Bolero Neo. The solely distinction between the 2 SUVs is that the latter’s silver paint possibility is called ‘Dsat Silver’ as an alternative of the Bolero Neo Plus’ Majestic Silver. That stated, each the SUVs don’t get any dual-tone paint possibility.

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Gets A Diesel Engine Option Only

Mahindra has outfitted it with a single 2.2-litre diesel engine (120 PS/280 Nm), paired with a 6-speed handbook transmission. The family-focussed SUV doesn’t get a alternative of an automated gearbox and is a rear-wheel-drive (RWD) SUV.

Features And Safety Tech On Board

The Bolero Neo Plus is supplied with a 9-inch touchscreen unit with Bluetooth, aux, and USB connectivity however doesn’t get Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. It additionally comes with a 6-speaker sound system, all-four energy home windows, handbook AC, and a height-adjustable driver seat. Its security internet contains twin entrance airbags, ABS with EBD, entrance fog lamps, and rear parking sensors.

Price Range And Competition

Mahindra has priced the Bolero Neo Plus within the vary of Rs 11.39 lakh to Rs 12.49 lakh (ex-showroom pan-India). It doesn’t have any direct rivals as such, however it may be thought to be an reasonably priced choice to the Mahindra Scorpio Classic and Scorpio N.

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MG Hector Blackstorm Vs Tata Harrier Dark Edition: Design Comparison

While the Hector Blackstorm will get some crimson inserts on the skin, the Harrier Dark variants get a wholly blacked out exterior

The MG Hector Blackstorm version has just been launched and it comes with an all-black exterior, crimson inserts right here and there, and an all-black cabin. While it does look good, it isn’t the one all-black mid-size SUV on the market, as for the same value, you can even go for the Tata Harrier Dark version, which comes with an all-black therapy as effectively. But they each take barely completely different approaches for this sporty look. Find out their variations on this detailed gallery.

Exterior

Starting with the MG Hector, the Blackstorm version is completed within the Starry Black exterior shade with a darkish chrome grille. This darkish chrome can be seen on the bumper and the cladding, and lastly, Hector Blackstorm additionally will get crimson inserts across the headlights.

As for the Harrier Dark, it additionally comes with an all-black shade, a very blacked out grille and a black bumper. Here, Tata has not used any chrome components and it additionally doesn’t get any crimson design components.

On the edges, the Hector will get darkish chrome on the cladding and the ORVMs get small crimson inserts. It sports activities 18-inch blacked out alloy wheels and the callipers are completed in crimson.

The Harrier alternatively will get 19-inch alloy wheels in an all-black shade and the “Harrier” badging is completed in a darkish chrome shade giving it a delicate look. No crimson callipers right here.

At the again, the Hector will get a skinny crimson strip on the boot lip and the bumper and rear skid plate get darkish chrome particulars.

Finally, the Harrier’s rear profile has the “Harrier” brand in darkish chrome and the remainder is all black.

Interior

The Hector Blackstorm’s dashboard, very like the outside, can be completed in black with some chrome components on the steering wheel, centre console, door handles, and AC vents. Other inserts are completed in a darkish gray. Here, it will get a crimson ambient lighting strip and crimson ambient lighting on the door bottle holders.

The Harrier Dark additionally will get an all-black dashboard however with no chrome components in sight. Instead, it will get shiny black components on the door handles, centre console, and on the steering wheel. Here, the Harrier Dark additionally will get an ambient lighting strip however its base color is blue.

The Hector’s seats have an all-black leatherette end and you may spot “Blackstorm” embossing on the entrance row seats’ headrests. It doesn’t have any crimson distinction stitching on the upholstery.

Inside the cabin of the Harrier Dark, you can see all-black leatherette seats nevertheless it will get distinction blue design components on the seats together with blue stitching. It additionally will get “#Dark” branding on entrance row seats’ headrests.

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MG can be providing this blacked-out Blackstorm therapy for the 3-row Hector Plus, which may rival the Tata Safari Dark variants.

Price

Ex-showroom Price

MG Hector Blackstorm (Not together with Hector Plus)

Tata Harrier Dark

Rs 21.25 lakh to Rs 21.95 lakh

Rs 19.99 lakh to Rs 26.44 lakh

The base-spec value of the Tata Harrier Dark is over Rs 1 lakh cheaper than that of the Hector. One factor to notice is that whereas the Harrier Dark is out there from the decrease variants of the SUV, the Hector Blackstorm version solely comes within the one-below-top Sharp Pro variant.

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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

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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