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      March 2024 Week 2 Auto News Roundup – Tata, Hyundai, MG, BYD, RE, Honda, KTM

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      Honda CB350X ADV RenderOf all the developments last week, BYD launching a 0-100 km/h in 3.8s capable Seal sedan for Rs. 53 lakh (ex-sh) is the most likeableAutomotive news just doesn’t stop pouring in, which is good news for enthusiasts like you and me. The Indian automotive market is growing constantly and more developments take place in the industry to keep the machine running. 2nd week of March 2024 is coming to an end. These are the top updates that took place in the past 7 days.March 2024 Week 2 Automotive News Roundup1. Honda CB350X ADV RenderRushlane’s Honda CB350X ADV render went live early last week. Based on the CB350 platform, Honda has patented both CB350 Scrambler and CB350 ADV. Recent render was finished off in Royal Enfield Himalayan’s colourways, which was the highlight. This upcoming vehicle is likely to become a reality, owing to the massive surge in lifestyle products in India.Kawasaki Vulcan S Discounts March 20242. Kawasaki DiscountsIf you were keen on becoming a part of Team Green, this might be a good time. Kawasaki has revealed benefits of up to Rs. 60,000 depending on motorcycles. These benefits are bundled under Kawasaki Good Times Voucher offer, which can be directly redeemed on select motorcycle’s ex-sh price.Upcoming Ampere Scooter Creates Two Records3. Ampere’s Un-named Scooter Bagged 2 RecordsUnder the Ampere brand, Greaves Cotton is poised to launch their most tech-laden halo product in the market soon. This un-named scooter is touted as “The Nex Big Thing” and is yet to launch. This scooter is embarking on the Kashmir to Kanyakumari (K2K) journey and ahead of launch, it has bagged 2 accolades in India Book of Record for ‘Biggest Electric Scooter Brand Logo Drawn on White Sands’ and ‘First Electric Scooter to Tow a Pickup Truck’.2024 KTM RC And Adventure Range Launched4. 2024 KTM RC and Adventure Lineup LaunchedIf you’re thinking KTM is plonking the newer 399cc engine with RC and Adventure lineup with MY2024 update, this ain’t it. However, KTM is giving new colourways with 390 Adventure, 250 Adventure, RC 125, RC 200 and RC 390. The new Black shade offered with RC 200 and RC 125 is one of the more subtle one and is worth looking into.Ather Rizta Sabse Bada Seat Billboard In Mumbai5. Ather Rizta Launch On Community DayOn April 6th, 2024, Ather Energy has scheduled its Community Day event. This is the platform where the company will unveil its upcoming affordable family scooter, Rizta. The company’s marketing for Rizta includes Sabse Bada Seat billboard in Mumbai. Other than Rizta, Ather is poised to launch AtherStack 6 OTA update along with a secret smart accessory.6. Bajaj’s Never-Ending TrademarksLast week, Bajaj added 4 new name trademarks to its already extensive vault of name trademarks. The latest ones are Trekker, Glider, Freedom and Marathon. One of these recent name trademarks, or any of the countless other names is likely to adorn Bajaj’s upcoming CNG bike that could launch by the end of 2024. Marathon seems like a fitting name, doesn’t it?Royal Enfield Classic 6507. Royal Enfield Classic 650Wanted a Classic 350 with more oomph? Well, Royal Enfield has your back as the company is continuing to test Classic 650 to the gills. Recently, this upcoming motorcycle was spotted in Chennai, revealing the sound of its lovely dual exhaust setup. Launch could happen by the end of this year.2024 Tata DARK SUV Range – Harrier8. Tata Launched MY2024 Dark Edition ModelsLately, when I hear the word Dark, my mind adjoins the word Edition. That’s because of the stunning new set of Dark Edition vehicles Tata recently launched. For 2024, Dark Edition lineup includes Nexon, Nexon EV, Harrier and Safari. Hands down, the cleanest and stealthiest among their respective rivals.MG Hector Shine Pro and Select Pro Launched9. MG Updates Its PortfolioMG is actively updating its portfolio. After the launch of 2024 Astor, MG has updated variant lineup and pricing with ZS EV, Comet EV and Hector brothers. The company’s flagship Gloster facelift is under testing and might launch by the end of this year.BYD Seal EV Launched In India10. BYD Seal Electric Sedan LaunchedWith a killer price tag, BYD launched its third vehicle in India. Named Seal, this is an electric sedan that starts from Rs. 41 lakh. Top-spec Performance trim is the one to go for. It brings a larger 82.5 kWh battery, dual motor AWD layout with a combined 530 PS of peak power and 670 Nm. 0-100 km/h comes up in 3.8 seconds and the price is only Rs. 53 lakh (ex-sh).Hyundai Venue Executive Turbo Features11. Hyundai Venue Executive Turbo LaunchedHyundai has positioned a new trim level in Venue’s variant lineup. Called Executive Turbo, this is the new base model for Venue’s turbo petrol lineup and it costs Rs. 10 lakh (ex-sh). Hyundai has positioned it below the previous base Turbo Petrol model, S (O) undercutting it by Rs. 40,000 (ex-sh).Hyundai Creta N Line Sporty Interiors12. Hyundai Creta N LineSticking with Hyundai, the company has revealed official interior pictures of its upcoming sporty Creta N Line. The new red elements on the inside look sporty and complement the overall appeal that Hyundai is going for. Ahead of launch, Creta N Line has been reaching dealerships too.Ford Endeavour and Ranger at Chennai Port13. Ford India Imported Everest (Endeavour) SUV and Ranger PickupThis is by far the juiciest update of last week in the Indian automotive market. Ford could be re-evaluating plans to re-start manufacturing presence in India. Ford has imported Everest SUV and Ranger pickup truck, likely to analyse market feasibility. Pictures of them unloaded at the port and carried to Ford’s Chennai plant on flatbed trucks were notable developments. More

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      Tata EV Discounts March 2024 – Nexon, Tiago, Tigor

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      Image – Pranay TidkeDiscount offers on Tata EVs are available for both 2023 and 2024 models, with the former getting a much higher value of benefitsTo clear unsold stock, Tata Motors has announced attractive cash discounts and exchange bonus on its EVs. The scheme is valid for Nexon, Tiago and Tigor. Punch EV is not part of this discount scheme, as it was launched recently in January 2024. It is to note that Tata had announced similar discount offers in December 2023 and February 2024 as well. A specific portion of discounts could be linked to the reduction in prices of battery packs.Tata Nexon EV Pre-facelift discount – Up to Rs 3.15 lakhPre-facelift 2023 version of Tata Nexon EV has Prime and Max variants. The latter gets the highest cash discount of Rs 2.65 lakh. Customers are also eligible for an exchange bonus of Rs 50,000. Total benefits on pre-facelift Nexon EV Max are thus Rs 3.15 lakh. In case of Nexon EV Prime, the cash discount amount is Rs 2.30 lakh. An exchange bonus of Rs 50k is also applicable.Tata Nexon EV FaceliftNexon EV Prime is equipped with a 30.2 kWh battery pack that supplies power to a 129 hp electric motor. ARAI-certified range is 312 km. In comparison, Nexon EV Max has a 40.5 kWh battery and a 143 hp electric motor. ARAI-certified range is 437 km.Tata Nexon EV facelift discount – Up to Rs 50,000Latest facelift version of Nexon EV does not get any cash discount or exchange bonus. However, there’s a green bonus of Rs 50,000 applicable on units manufactured in 2023. The ones manufactured in 2024 are eligible for a green bonus of Rs 20,000. Nexon EV facelift is offered in MR (medium range) and LR (long range) variants.Tata EV Discounts March 2024The MR variant has a 30.2 kWh battery, with ARAI-certified range of 325 km. The LR variant has a 40.5 kWh battery, with a range of 465 km. Performance numbers are 129 hp and 215 Nm for MR and 145 hp and 215 Nm for LR variant. Both variants are now available with a 7.2 kW AC charger as standard. Charging time from 10 to 100 percent for MR variant is 4.3 hours. The LR variant takes 6 hours.Tata Tiago EV discounts – Up to Rs 65,000Folks buying Tiago EV MY2023 model will get a green bonus of Rs 50,000 and an exchange bonus of Rs 15,000. For the 2024 model, the benefits include an exchange bonus of Rs 25,000 and an exchange offer of Rs 10,000. Tiago EV has two variants – Medium Range and Long Range. The former has a 19.2 kWh battery and generates 61 hp and 110 Nm. It has a MIDC range of 250 km. The Long Range variant has a 24-kWh battery and churns out 74 hp and 114 Nm. It has a MIDC range of 315 km.Tata Tigor EV discounts – Up to Rs 1.05 lakhDiscount offers on Tata Tiago EV are applicable only on units manufactured in 2023. Buyers can get a cash discount of Rs 75,000 and an exchange bonus of Rs 30,000. Total benefits are worth Rs 1.05 lakh. Tigor EV is equipped with a 26-kWh battery pack. The permanent magnet synchronous electric motor generates 75 hp and 170 Nm. ARAI-certified range is 315 km. More

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      Mahindra XUV.e9 Triple-Screen Dashboard Spotted In Action

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      Mahindra XUV.e9 triple screen spiedAs opposed to the current dual-screen layout on XUV700, Mahindra XUV.e9 triple-screen dashboard will give front passenger their own screenMany car makers these days claim to be India’s largest SUV makers. But if there is one brand synonymous with SUVs, it has to be Mahindra. Taking that perception further, Mahindra is making big moves and investing heavily in electric mobility solutions. XUV.e9 is one of those SUVs and testing for the same continues.Mahindra XUV.e9 Triple-Screen DashboardThe company’s SUV portfolio is very diesel heavy and the majority of its SUVs are based on old-school ladder frame chassis. However, Mahindra is expanding its portfolio with monocoque vehicles and XUV700 is the most premium vehicle among these. This vehicle is spawning an electric sibling soon, in the form of XUV.e8.Mahindra XUV.e9 triple screen spiedAlso, XUV.e8 is further spawning a Coupe version which is XUV.e9. In essence, XUV.e9 is the coupe version of XUV.e8, which in turn, is an electric version of XUV700 ICE vehicle already on sale in India and Australasia. Director of movie Inception, Christopher Nolan, would be impressed with Mahindra’s upcoming portfolio, for sure.Mahindra is employing a triple-screen dashboard layout with XUV.e8 and XUV.e9. Which could prove to be among their primary strengths. With the recently spotted XUV.e9 test mule, we can see all three of these horizontal displays lit up and in action. One might wonder why an extra screen for the front passenger.Mahindra XUV.e9 rear LED tail lightLike Thomas Shelby from Peaky Blinders would say, because Mahindra can. If they can, they will. The dashboard is now dominated by this slab of black glass that houses three horizontal displays side-by-side. Only the central infotainment and left-end passenger display are touchscreens.Mahindra XUV.e9 FrontSpecs & featuresWith the XUV.e8 prototype demonstrated in UK, we can see that Mahindra is still sticking to traditional knobs and buttons for crucial functions like climate controls, and hazard lights, along with proper stalks on steering wheel for headlights and wiper controls. The same could carry over with XUV.e9 as well.Other notable changes include a 2-spoke steering wheel, a slightly redesigned centre console and more. Design and styling are primary highlights of XUV.e9 coupe SUV. Stylish profile, and large swanky wheels grab attention. Recently spotted XUV.e9 test mule exudes massive road presence with a wide body, connecting LED tail lights, prominent front LED signature and more.Where powertrains are concerned, the Mahindra XUV.e9 will be positioned on the brand’s new born electric INGLO platform with export aspirations. Battery capacity will be between 60 kWh to 80 kWh and there will be single-motor and dual-motor AWD options as well. More

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      BYD Seal Bookings Cross 200 In 1 Day – Pricing Vs Camry, A4, C Class, 3 Series

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      BYD Seal EV ProfileWhere pricing is concerned, BYD’s top-spec Performance trim with 82.5 kWh battery, dual motor AWD, 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds is well-priced tooWhat a killer price strategy! That’s what I exclaimed after looking at BYD Seal’s prices on the screen from the launch event held in Delhi. At a starting price of Rs. 41 lakh, BYD Seal sedan is a very tempting proposition. Thanks to this aggressive pricing, BYD India has recorded over 200 bookings in just 1 day of launch.Mr. Sanjay Gopalakrishnan, Senior Vice President of Electric Passenger Vehicle Business, BYD India said: “We are overwhelmed by the incredible response from customers in India. This demonstrates the growing appetite for luxurious and high-performance electric vehicles in India. We are committed to meeting the increasing demand for electric mobility and providing our customers with an unparalleled driving experience through our innovative and cutting-edge technologies in the BYD SEAL. With our range of MPV, SUV and Sedan, today we aim to provide customers complete access to our portfolio here in India.”BYD Seal EV bookings in 1 dayBYD Seal Pricing Vs Rival SedansSedans are a dying breed in the greater sense of things in the automotive market. But in 2024, there are fortunately still sedans around for buyers to opt for the classic three-box shaped saloon vehicles. BYD is the latest entrant in this segment and is fully electric. It primarily targets other sedans like Audi A4, BMW 3-Series Granlimousine, Toyota Camry and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Where pricing is concerned, BYD Seal costs between Rs. 41 lakh and Rs. 53 lakh (ex-sh) and undercuts every single one of its rivals. Interestingly, none of these rivals are fully electric like Seal is.If you were wondering if Seal is manufactured or assembled in India to strike this pricing, nope. BYD is bringing Seal via the CBU route. Pitting BYD Seal against rivals on paper, we can see that it holds the most value-for-money proposition. We have compared specs of Seal’s top-spec Performance trim that retails for Rs. 53 lakh, which undercuts all German rivals and we have only included petrol variants for this comparo.BYD Seal VS Rivals – DimensionsThe 82.5 kWh battery with dual motor AWD layout and 3.8s 0-100 km/h at just Rs. 53 lakh is an insane proposition. Performance-wise, BMW stands second after BYD. Both Toyota Camry and Audi A4 are FWD, while Merc and BMW are at least RWD. Top-speed is highest with the 3 Series, which was expected considering the performance-oriented ethos of BMW.Wheels are largest with BYD Seal at 19-inchers, while it is the smallest with C-Class and A4 at 17-inchers. Dimensionally, Camry is longest, 3 Series Granlimousine is widest and BYD Seal is tallest. A4 has the highest ground clearance and BMW has longest wheelbase. Where boot space is concerned, Seal is the only one with a front trunk, but Camry boasts the highest cargo volume.Emotional factorBYD Seal packs a neo-futuristic appeal on the inside with a rotatable touchscreen infotainment screen. Materials are high quality too with good fit and overall finish along with material choices. Seal’s coupe-like sloping roofline lends a stylish profile too. This far up the comparison, it almost looks like BYD Seal is a clear winner. Or it is, on paper. However, a car is not just numbers on a sheet and there is an emotional factor involved.BYD Seal VS Rivals – SpecsThe rival offerings come from manufacturers with cult following and have a massive pull among customers. The badge value is pretty high when compared to that of BYD’s. Every one of these rivals holds their own emotional connection with buyers. If we take the C-Class, it is a baby S-Class with Merc’s legendary status and brand value.BMW 3 Series Granlimousine has a wheelbase advantage and is touted as the most fun-to-drive offering in this bunch. Audi A4 is the most understated and professional-looking with sharp creases and typical Audi styling. Camry comes from Toyota, a brand regarded to run forever with a no-nonsense appeal. In India, Camry is a VIP mobile too, with rear electrically reclining seats, rear central touchscreen with music controls, rear ventilated seats and many more creature comforts. At the end of the day, customer reception is more important. More

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      China’s Xpeng Starts Testing Flying Car Ahead Of Launch – First Spy Shots

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      Flying car testing startsAt least 3 flying cars are being developed by Xpeng AeroHT, an affiliate of China-based Xpeng MotorsWhile many flying car projects are underway, a mass scale commercial availability could take years. At the forefront of flying car tech are companies like Xpeng Motors, one of the leading electric vehicle manufacturers in China. Flying car products under development include a land aircraft carrier modular flying car and a VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aircraft named X2. A third product with both car and VTOL functionality is also being developed.Xpeng modular flying car spottedBeing developed by Xpeng AeroHT, the Land Aircraft Carrier modular flying car utilizes a two-part design. There’s a land module in the form of a large van and an VTOL air module that facilitates low-altitude flights. The air module fits snugly inside the land module.Flying car testing startsThe modular flying car will allow users to enjoy the best of both worlds, terrestrial as well as aerial. While the flying car will be great for travel and tourism, it can also be deployed for emergency services and rescue missions. The possibilities are virtually limitless.Xpeng modular flying car capabilitiesAccording to Xpeng AeroHT, the modular flying car is currently under the preparation stage for mass production. The land module can accommodate 4-5 passengers, which makes it suitable for family needs. It has significant off-road potential with 6×6 all-wheel drive and independent rear wheel steering. Where the land module can’t go, the air module takes over. Both standard and long-range land modules will be available. The latter will have capability to charge the air module multiple times.Flying car testing startsThe VTOL air module is fully-electric and designed for low-altitude flight. Both manual and automatic drive modes are available. The flying module has foldable rotors that allow it to easily fit inside the land module. With four legs instead of wheels, the air module feels like a compact traditional helicopter. It can also be described as a large sized drone. The air module has space for two passengers. With its compact design, the flying range will be limited. However, with the charging option inbuilt in the land module, the range limitation can be overcome.Flying car testing startsXpeng modular flying car launch, challengesAt the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January 2024, Xpeng had stated that the land Aircraft Carrier modular flying car will be available for pre-order in Q4, 2024. Deliveries are planned to commence from Q4, 2025. However, mass scale adoption can take several years. Pricing could be a factor, as the flying car will not be available at affordable rates.As per an earlier launch plan, Xpeng was considering a price tag of 1 million Yuan (approx. Rs 1.15 crore). At this price point, the flying car will be accessible to a niche audience. Airspace regulations could be another challenge for flying cars. Also, dealing with a flying machine requires specialized skills. Even when equipped with advanced safety features, a flying machine can pose challenges for first time users. More

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      MG Strengthens EV Portfolio – New ZS EV Variant, Fast Charging For Comet

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      MG Strengthens EV PortfolioMG Comet EV is currently India’s most affordable electric car on sale and the new added fast charging capability betters end user experienceIn a rather strategic move, MG Motor India has solidified its presence in Indian electric car industry. MG has introduced a new trim level with its flagship electric car, ZS EV. Along with that, MG has made fast charging available with Comet EV, further extending its electric vehicle expertise to offer value-added propositions to customers.MG Strengthens EV PortfolioOn a mission to consolidate its position as an automaker in India, MG Motor is on a quest to update its portfolio. The company will launch facelifted version of Gloster by the end of this year. Just yesterday, MG Motor updated variant lineup of its debutant vehicle, Hector, by launching Shine Pro and Select Pro trims with trending features.The 2024 MG Astor launched earlier this year brought new features and revised variant lineup and slashed pricing. Now, Astor’s electric sibling, ZS EV, gets revised variant lineup too. The new added variant is called Excite Pro and it is positioned above base Executive trim and below Exclusive Plus trim.The variant lineup now starts from Executive, Excite Pro, Exclusive Plus and top-spec Essence. Price for newly launched Excite Pro trim with ZS EV is Rs. 19.98 lakh (ex-sh). Base price for ZS EV is Rs. 18.98 lakh and goes till Rs. 24.98 lakh for top-spec Essence trim.2023 MG ZS EV with Level 2 ADAS – LaunchedPrimary highlights with ZS EV include plush interiors, 75+ connected car features, 50.3 kWh battery pack with a claimed range of 468 km on a single charge, digital key locking, ADAS Level 2 among other features. MG’s primary marketing gig with the newly launched Excite Pro trim level is that it is the cheapest electric car under Rs. 20 lakh (ex-sh) with a panoramic sunroof.Comet gets Fast Charging with select trimsShifting gaze from MG’s flagship EV to the most affordable, Comet EV has been made available with fast charging capability, which was sorely missing before this update. MG Motor India is offering fast charging capability only with select trims – Excite FC and Exclusive FC. In Comet EV’s trim hierarchy, Excite and Executive are the upper-end trim levels.Price for Excite FC is Rs. 8.23 lakh (ex-sh) and Exclusive FC is Rs. 9.13 lakh (ex-sh). The highlight features with these trims are electronic parking brake, rear disc brake, electronic stability control, hill-hold control, Creep mode, electrically foldable ORVMs, integrated indicators in DRLs, body-coloured ORVM, fast AC charging among others.2024 MG CometStatement from MG Motor India“MG is committed to continuously innovating and offering exciting products to customers at attractive value propositions. After taking customer feedback, using market insights and industry analysis, we have introduced the new variants of our EVs- MG ZS and Comet.Along with our products, we significantly emphasize on building EV awareness and establishing a robust EV ecosystem to make EV usage more convenient and accessible”, said Gaurav Gupta, Deputy Managing Director, MG Motor India. More

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      BYD Seal EV Launched At Rs. 41 Lakh – Costs Less Than Toyota Camry Hybrid

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      BYD Seal EV Launched In IndiaSome of the USPs of BYD Seal all-electric sedan include its gorgeous profile and a comprehensive range of advanced featuresAs the EV segment in India gains momentum, BYD has added more options for its customers. Towards that end, the BYD Seal electric sedan has been launched in India. BYD’s current portfolio includes the Atto 3 SUV and e6 MPV, along with Seal. Bookings for the same had been open for some time at a nominal price of Rs. 1.25 lakh.BYD Seal specs, range, performanceThe BYD Seal electric sedan is available across multiple international markets including Europe. In India, there are three variants – Dynamic, Premium and Performance. Prices for BYD Seal starts from Rs. 41 Lakh for Dynamic, Rs. 45.55 lakh for mid-spec Premium and Rs. 53 lakh (all prices ex-sh) for top-spec Performance variant.While the first two variants are RWD, Performance gets dual motors with AWD layout. Base Dynamic gets a 61.4 kWh battery pack with 510 km range and the other two get a larger 82.5 kWh unit. Because Premium is RWD only, it gets the best-case-scenario range at 650 km, while Performance is claimed to go 580 km on a single charge, as per CLTC standards.Top-spec Performance AWD variant of BYD Seal generates a combined output of 530 PS and 670 Nm. Top speed is limited to 180 km/h and 0 to 100 km/h can be achieved in just 3.8 seconds. BYD Seal AWD variant supports DC fast charging of up to 150 kW. BYD is offering a 7kW home charger with installation, 3kW portable charger, 6 year RSA among other benefits.Charging from 10% to 80% takes 37 minutes, whereas 30% to 80% can be achieved in 26 minutes. BYD Seal has Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability that can be used to charge various tools and equipment. Seal EV is a Toyota Camry-size vehicle and undercuts Camry too, which is only a hybrid-ICE vehicle with FWD as standard.BYD Seal dimensions, featuresUsers can expect a dynamic road presence with BYD Seal measuring 4,800 mm in length. The sedan is 1,875mm wide, 1,460mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2,920 mm. There’s ample storage with a 400-litre boot and a front boot with 53-litre space. The sedan has kerb weight of close to 2.2 tons.BYD Seal has a drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.219, one of the lowest in the world. For reference, the Tesla Model S has a drag coefficient of 0.208. In addition to increasing range, the low drag coefficient also helps achieve a gorgeous profile for the sedan.BYD Seal EV ProfileBYD Seal promises a luxurious experience with leather-wrapped interiors and heated, ventilated seats. Other highlights include a panoramic sunroof, a 15.6-inch electrically rotatable touchscreen, a 10.25-inch TFT full LCD instrument panel, head-up display, voice commands and wireless smartphone charging.Safety kit includes a comprehensive range of ADAS features. The sedan also comes with the assurance of 5-star Euro NCAP crash test rating. 8-year or 1,60,000 km warranty on battery, 8 year or 1,50,000 km warranty on motor and controller along with 6 year or 1,50,000 km warranty on DC-DC assembly, OBC and high-voltage electric control offer peace of mind for buyers. More

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      Hyundai Casper EV Production-Spec Model Spied Testing – Punch EV Rival

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      Hyundai Casper EV Production-SpecUpcoming Hyundai Casper EV might pack up to a 40 kWh battery pack, promising a range of around 300 km in the real worldHyundai Casper Electric crossover production-spec model was recently spied testing in South Korea. It is based on the regular Casper ICE vehicle, which is very popular in South Korean market. India may get a slightly larger version of this, in the form of Exter EV.Hyundai Casper EV Production-Spec modelProduction-spec model of Casper EV was spied testing recently and retains most strengths from its ICE counterpart. Despite being draped in camouflage, most of its design elements could be correlated with its ICE counterpart. We’re talking about the same cutesy design that made Casper a popular vehicle since its launch.The friendly front fascia with attractive LED DRLs at the top and round projector headlights below it, is retained as is. Front grille has a new circular element finished in silver. Contrasting this circular element is a covered patch, which is likely to house Hyundai Casper EV’s charging port. Centrally positioned charging port could have aided convenience. But that is not the case.Side profile is similar to regular Casper. Chunky B-pillars split the glass area. They are body coloured, adding an interesting touch. Wheels could be 17” in diameter like ICE Casper. EV-specific smaller aero wheels are highly likely. Rear is completely similar to ICE Hyundai Casper, sans an exhaust.Hyundai Casper EV RearDepending on market, Hyundai Casper EV production-spec model gets ADAS suite. Other notable features include heated seats, heated steering wheel, automatic climate control, a larger touchscreen infotainment screen than Casper ICE’s 8-inch unit, larger instrument screen, connected LED tail lights, rear disc brakes and more. The Next Small Thing To Ruffle EV Space?Hyundai Casper EV is likely to retain similar dimensions as ICE Casper measuring 3,595mm long, 1,595mm wide and up to 1,605mm tall. Wheelbase is 2,400mm long. India-bound Exter EV is likely to get a larger footprint than Casper. Speculations suggest a long-wheelbase version of Casper EV for export markets like Australia and Europe.Both Casper and Exter are based on the same Hyundai-Kia K1 platform. Range can be around 300 km from a single charge. Same set of features as ICE Casper will make it to Hyundai Casper Electric as well. A 40 kWh battery is likely. For context, Tata Nexon EV LR gets a 40.5 kWh battery and is a much larger vehicle than Casper.Hyundai Casper EV SideIndia is showing a (relatively) steady growth in electric car space. The sub Rs. 10 lakh to Rs. 20 lakh bracket is where most EV action lies. Lower end of this spectrum is occupied by Tata Tiago EV and Tigor EV, Citroen eC3, MG Comet and the recently launched Punch EV.Hyundai Casper EVSource – ??? ??? ?? ???? More