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2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Claims 33 MPG, 30-Mile Electric Range
The Hyundai Santa Fe will soon have a plug-in-hybrid model, and it will join a hybrid model as well as two gasoline-powered Santa Fes.
The plug-in hybrid uses a turbocharged four-cylinder engine paired with a 13.0-kWh battery and electric motor for a total of 260 horsepower.
The Santa Fe PHEV will go on sale in the summer starting at around $35,000 with the standard hybrid arriving in the spring.The new Hyundai Santa Fe SUV is more attractive for the 2021 model year, and it will come with two new gasoline engines as well as in a hybrid model (pictured above). A plug-in hybrid will also be joining the lineup for the 2022 model year, which will be the only one among its group of competitors that include the Honda Passport, Nissan Murano, and Ford Edge. The new plug-in will also join a list of other plug-in-hybrid SUV offerings from Audi, Mitsubishi, and Toyota when it goes on sale in the summer.
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid engine bay.
HyundaiThe Santa Fe plug-in hybrid uses a 177-hp 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a 13.0-kW battery pack and an electric motor that makes 90 horsepower. Total output is 260 horsepower that’s sent to all four wheels. The hybrid model pairs the turbo 1.6-liter (pictured above) with a 60-hp electric motor for a total of 226 horsepower, and two gas-powered four-cylinders are also available. Hyundai estimates that the hybrid will achieve 34 mpg, while the plug-in will get 33 mpg and 30 miles of electric driving range.
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The hybrid models don’t see significant visual changes compared to the gas-powered versions. The plug-in hybrid will be available as two trim levels, SEL and Limited, with the SEL getting Hyundai’s digital key and Smart Sense safety features standard as well as a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and an 8.0-inch infotainment screen. Limited models get Hyundai’s Smart Park, a 360-degree camera, ventilated leather seats, and a 10.3-inch screen as standard.
The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid will arrive first, in the spring, and the plug-in-hybrid model will go on sale in the summer starting at around $35,000 for the SEL. The entry-level gasoline-powered Santa Fe SE starts at $28,025.
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2022 Maserati Grecale Prototype Shows Compact and Athletic Shape
The 2022 Maserati Grecale will be a new compact SUV model arriving later this year.
These photos show a prototype version of the crossover testing.
It will likely carry a starting price of under $50,000 and compete with the BMW X3 and Porsche Macan.
Maserati has shared a few new images of the upcoming 2022 Grecale in prototype form. This compact SUV will launch later this year and is expected to compete with cars such as the BMW X3 and Porsche Macan, fitting in below the mid-size Levante in Maserati’s SUV lineup.Maserati
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As you’d expect, the Grecale’s proportions look similar to its big sibling’s, with a long hood and a similar C-pillar treatment. Because the Grecale will be built in the same factory as the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, we can expect that the two models will share some components. Maserati has also said that it will offer a hybrid version of the Grecale, and eventually the company plans to offer a battery-electric version of all its models, too.
There may also be a high-performance Trofeo version of the Grecale in the cards. The Trofeo treatment for the Ghibli, Quattroporte, and Levante includes a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V-8 built by Ferrari, but we don’t know if that engine will make its way into this smaller SUV or not.
Maserati says that it will reveal more details about the Grecale later in 2021. It’s likely to be the least expensive Maserati, possibly starting under $50,000 (the Ghibli currently holds that title, starting at $73,685.) We expect it to reach U.S. dealerships by the end of the year, or possibly in early 2022.
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New Honda HR-V Revealed for Europe with Hybrid Powertrain
Honda has revealed a new version of the HR-V subcompact crossover for Europe.
This Europe-spec version now comes standard with a hybrid powertrain.
A new 2022 Honda HR-V should be headed to the U.S. later this year, but it may be somewhat different from this version.
A new Honda HR-V has landed in Europe, and Honda has confirmed that the next generation of the U.S.-spec subcompact SUV is on its way as well. We’re not sure at this point how different our version will be, but we’re thinking that this Europe-spec model gives us a pretty good indication of our version’s basic look, if not its powertrain offerings.
Honda said in a statement, “The development of a successor to the Honda HR-V for the U.S. market is underway. This new HR-V will be designed to meet the distinct needs of U.S. customers, and will differ from the Honda Vezel/HR-V that will be revealed on February 18 for other regions.” We think this means that the 2022 Honda HR-V for the U.S. will have its own engine lineup and feature different front and rear fascias.Honda
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The new HR-V for Europe looks charming and more modern than the current model, with a distinctive front grille and a sharply sloped rear hatch. It retains the same central fuel tank layout as the old model, which means it keeps its spacious rear seat and cargo area with the so-called “magic seats” that fold flat into the floor and also allow you to flip up the bottom cushion. The dashboard design is clean and simple, with a tablet-style infotainment screen in the center and three knobs for the climate controls below.
At this point, all Honda is saying about the HR-V’s hybrid drivetrain is that it’s the same two-motor setup seen in the company’s other hybrids including the Insight and the CR-V and Accord hybrids. We won’t be surprised to see an HR-V hybrid join the U.S. lineup as well, but it will likely come standard with a conventional gasoline engine in our market, like all of its competitors here. The turbocharged 1.5-liter inline-four found in the Civic, CR-V, and Accord seems a likely choice, and front-wheel drive will likely be standard with all-wheel drive optional.Honda hasn’t said when it plans to release details about the redesigned U.S. HR-V, but we expect to hear more possibly in the fall. It should go on sale here either by the end of 2021 or early in 2022.
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Watch: Dodge Demon Doesn't Stand a Chance vs. Porsche 911 Turbo S in a Drag Race
The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon is the ultimate factory drag car. With an 840-hp supercharged V-8, drag slicks, and even a trans brake, it has all the hardware needed to smoke the competition. But as we can see from this latest drag race video, it can’t exactly perform at its best without a sticky, prepped drag surface.
The Carwow YouTube channel managed to get a Demon together with a brand-new Porsche 911 Turbo S for a few drag races on a damp runway in the United Kingdom. On paper, the Demon should be able to smoke the 911, but thanks to the conditions, it isn’t able to perform at its best. Even with some high-level throttle modulation, it’s not able to get off the line without at least some wheelspin.2021 911 Turbo S Launched to 60 mph in 2.2 Seconds
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The 911, on the other hand, performs flawlessly despite the weather and the iffy surface. Thanks to its standard all-wheel drive and a massively capable launch control system, it takes no effort at all to get the car moving without any drama. And with 640 horsepower on tap, it sure moves.
Even through a roll race, the Challenger can’t find the grip, spinning its wheels at the start. To squeeze out a win, the host has to start in fourth gear to prevent the tires from spinning.
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Yamaha FZ X 250cc Adventure Motorcycle Render
Yamaha FZ-X Adventure Motorcycle – Render by @d.by.akash
Apart from mechanical configurations, Yamaha FZ-X is likely to borrow certain design cues from its 250cc naked street racer siblingsA few weeks ago, we had reported that Yamaha has registered a new trademark named ‘FZ-X’ which is speculated to be the company’s upcoming adventure bike offering in India. The bike is said to be based on the brand’s 250cc platform which currently underpins FZ25 and FZS-25.
A digitally rendered image of the upcoming motorcycle has surfaced on social media courtesy of ‘D by Akash’ in which the bike has been imagined as an ADV. The designer, as expected, has taken FS25 as the donor model and tweaked its styling to make it look like an adventure tourer.
Updated Styling
From the looks of it, the designer has taken certain inspirations from Yamaha Tracer series of motorcycles. The design gets a slightly different headlight cluster with the addition of a windscreen above it to prevent the wind burst. It gets the same fuel tank and tank shrouds as FZ25 and FZS-25.
Other design elements such as raked-up split seats have been carried forward from the naked street twins. It receives a new belly pan instead of the engine cowl along with knuckle protectors around the handlebar, a new upswept exhaust pipe and a new rack to load up the luggage.
Yamaha FZ-X Adventure Motorcycle – Render by @d.by.akash
Instead of single-point fixed grab rails, this design render showcases dual side-bolted grab rails for pillion convenience. Another major difference is the use of wire-spoke wheels as opposed to alloy wheels since the former provides better traction to tyres when venturing off-tarmac.
Interestingly, profiles of both tyres are very different as the rear is much knobbier than the front one. Other subtle but notable changes include a shortened fender and a flatter number plate mount.
Mechanical Configurations
The designer has confessed that this rendering is a more road-biased version of the adventure bike. Mechanical specifications of this upcoming bike are expected to remain the same as those in the naked streetfighters. It will derive its power from the same 249cc single-cylinder, air-cooled unit that returns an output of 20.6 bhp and 20 Nm of peak torque. This unit will be mated to a 5-speed gearbox. Suspension setup is also likely to remain similar albeit with a slight tweak, in order to provide a little more travel.
Entry-level adventure motorcycles have been raking in good numbers in recent times with new options in the fold. As popularity increases, many manufacturers are eyeing this segment with their new offerings. TVS Motor too is planning to develop an entry-level adventure tourer which is expected to be named ‘Raider’. Upon its launch, FZ-X will most likely rival the likes of Royal Enfield Himalayan, KTM 250 Adventure and BMW G 310 GS.
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BS6 Benelli Leoncino 500 India Launch Price Rs 4.59 Lakh
BS6 Benelli Leoncino 500
2021 Benelli Leoncino 500 comes with the same design and specificationsBenelli is currently on a launch spree as it had previously announced that it will be launching seven new models in India. The company last month launched its mid-displacement adventure tourer- TRK 502 in a BS6 updated form. Now, the bikemaker has launched the BS6 compliant Leoncino 500 in India.
In its latest iteration, the urban scrambler is offered at a starting price of Rs. 4,59,900 (Ex-showroom, India). It is offered in a solitary trim with two colour options- Steel Grey and Leoncino Red. The former is offered at a base price while the latter has been pegged at a price of Rs. 4,69,900 (Ex-showroom).
Interested customers can book the updated Leoncino 500 at a token amount of Rs 10,000 through the company’s official India website or by visiting the nearest Benelli India Dealership. The Chinese-owned Italian brand is also offering a 3-Year Unlimited kilometer warranty with the naked street racer as standard.
Design
The BS6 updated Leoncino 500 is similar to its BS4 predecessor in terms of its styling. The scrambler carries forward the neo-retro design which lends a unique identity to it. Its design is inspired by lovable and easy-to-ride ‘Lion Cub’ models from the 1960s although with a modern approach.
BS6 Benelli Leoncino 500
There are a few design elements which make this bike stand out in a crowd. For instance, its front fender which presents the tiny ‘Lion of Pesaro’ ornament. Other notable highlights include a LED headlamp and slightly redesigned seats and fuel tank.
Mechanical Specifications
In terms of specifications, it still retains its 500cc DOHC, in-line twin-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine which returns an output of 47 bhp at 8500 rpm and peak torque of 46 Nm at 6000 rpm. This output is similar to what it produced in its BS4 guise. The 8-valve motor is paired with a six-speed gearbox. Its hardware setup is also identical with a steel trellis frame underpinning the bike.
Suspension duties are handled by upside-down 50mm fork at front and a laterally mounted preload adjustable at rear. Stopping duties are carried out by radially-mounted 4-piston brake callipers which are clamped down by 320mm discs at front.
BS6 Benelli Leoncino 500 Specs
While the rear is handled by a single-piston floating calliper with a 260mm single disc. The braking setup is assisted by a dual-channel switchable ABS. it rides on 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped around by 120/70 and 160/60 profiles of tyres at front and rear respectively.
BS6 compliant Leoncino 500 will be available as a CKD product in India and will be retailed through the company’s 39 dealerships across the country. Earlier last month, the Italian brand also launched the 2021 Imperiale 400 which is almost Rs 10k cheaper than the previous model due to high levels of localisation. More - in Bike
Top 10 Two Wheeler Sales Jan 2021 – Splendor, Activa, Pulsar, Jupiter
New Hero Splendor
Top 10 two-wheeler wholesales reported at 4.49 percent growth in January 2021Two wheeler wholesales for the top 10 entries improved 4.49 percent in January 2021. Total wholesales grew to 10,26,175 units, up from 9,82,035 units at volume gain of just over 44k units.
As always Hero Splendor tops the chart at 2,25,382 units at 1.26 percent growth. Volumes grew by just under 3k units, up from 2,22,578 units. This ensured that in the top order, Splendor accounts for 21.96 percent market share. While the motorcycle remains an all time high seller, as always
Honda Activa sales decline
Honda Activa scooter maintains its top-selling scooter position. Wholesales last month were reported at 2,11,382 units. Not only did volumes decline by about 10 percent, the contraction meant Honda lost its top of the chart position from a year earlier.
It’s not always the the scooter is able to pip Splendor to the post. Sales fell from 2,34,749 units, down by 23k units for a market share of 20.63 percent. The leading duo comfortably claims over 40 percent of this table.
Top 10 Two Wheeler Sales Jan 2021
Hero HF Deluxe sales fell noticeably at about 30 percent. Volumes dwindled to 1,34,860 units from 1,91,875 units at volume loss of 57k units. Honda CB Shine sales for than doubled having gained the most last month. Wholesales grew to 1,16,222 units, up from 50,931 units at volume gain of 65,291 units. Growth was reported at 128.20 percent.
Bajaj Pulsar sales growth
Bajaj Pulsar series sales maxed out at juts under a lakh units. The voluminous data totals to 97,580 units, up from 68,354 units at volume gain of over 29k units. This took its market share to a gainful territory of just below 10 percent.
While mopeds have long being axed by leading manufacturers, TVS XL continues to buck the trend. Being a one of its kind two-wheels is its value proposition. Wholesales are reported at 59k units at 12.84 percent growth. Sales grew from 52,525 units at volume gain of 6,482 units.
No
Top 10 2Wheelers
Jan-21
Jan-20
% Growth
1
Splendor
2,25,382
2,22,578
1.26
2
Activa
2,11,660
2,34,749
-9.84
3
HF Deluxe
1,34,860
1,91,875
-29.71
4
CB Shine
1,16,222
50,931
128.20
5
Pulsar
97,580
68,354
42.76
6
XL Moped
59,007
52,525
12.34
7
Jupiter
51,952
38,689
34.28
8
Access
45,475
54,595
-16.70
9
Passion
43,162
26,905
60.42
10
Classic 350
40,875
40,834
0.10
–
Total
10,26,175
9,82,035
4.49
TVS’ bestselling scooter, Jupiter sits 7th on the list. Wholesales is reported at 51,952 units, up from 38,689 units at volume gain of 13,263 units. Growth stood at over a third.
Suzuki Access scooter sales decline is at 16.70 percent. Wholesales fell to 45,475 units, down from 54,595 units at volume loss of 9,120 units. Hero Passion motorcycle sales grew significantly at the tail-end. Wholesales are reported at 43,162 units, up from 26,905 units at volume gain of over 16k units. Classic 350, Royal Enfield’s sole entry in the top order saw wholesales remain flat at 40,875 units. A year earlier that number was reported at 40,834 units. More
