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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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      Royal Enfield Classic 650 Thump Sound Detailed In New Spy Video

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      Royal Enfield Classic 650Expected to be positioned as an affordable option in 650cc range, Classic 650 will borrow styling bits from the smaller capacity Classic 350Royal Enfield’s strategy to introduce new products at regular intervals has allowed the company to dominate the 350cc and 650cc motorcycle segments. In 2024, Royal Enfield started its innings with the Shotgun 650 in January. More new launches are expected this year, one of which will be Classic 650.Royal Enfield Classic 650 Thump SoundAs the top selling Classic 350 is preferred for its timeless design, it is likely that a similar set of features will be seen with the upcoming Classic 650. Some of the key highlights include circular headlamp, wide handlebar, curvy fuel tank, retro front and rear fenders and circular tail lamp. Both wire spoke and alloy wheel options are expected to be available.Royal Enfield Classic 650A circular instrument dial is likely, as seen with other new Royal Enfield bikes such as Himalayan 450 and Shotgun 650. The upcoming Classic 650 will be available with some exciting colour choices. Thanks to automotive enthusiast Revanth, we now have an idea how the thump of the upcoming Classic 650 sounds.With RE’s new tubular steel frame, users can expect Classic 650 to deliver comfortable rides. The chassis has a low centre of gravity built in, which ensures optimal stability across various riding environments. Seat height is expected to be around 800 mm, ensuring adequate control and handling.[embedded content]The standard forks at front will be paired with preload adjustable twin shocks at rear. Braking setup is likely to have 320 mm and 300 mm discs at front and rear, respectively. Dual-channel ABS will be offered as standard.Royal Enfield Classic 650Powering the bike will be the 648 cc, parallel twin, SOHC, air-oil cooled engine that churns out 47 PS of max power and 52.3 Nm of peak torque. It is mated to a constant mesh 6-speed gearbox. The engine is known for its effortless throttle response, seamless gear shifts and powerful low-end acceleration. It is possible that the engine performance could be tweaked slightly in line with Classic 650’s cruiser profile.Royal Enfield Classic 650 PricingRoyal Enfield could be offered at a starting price of around Rs 3 lakh to Rs 3.20 lakh. At the time of launch, it won’t have any direct rivals in the price range. As Classic 650 will be positioned as an affordable option in the 650cc segment, it may not get premium features.Royal Enfield Classic 650For example, it will miss out on features such as USD forks and RE’s new Tripper dash. Or, these features could be offered as optional via Royal Enfield’s Make It Yours (MIY) customization platform. Features to be offered as standard with Classic 650 could include the engine bay in silver finish and conventional telescopic forks at front.Royal Enfield Classic 650Premium features such as Wingman could also be optional with Classic 650. A connectivity suite, the Royal Enfield Wingman is offered with select bikes such as Super Meteor 650. It can be used with the Royal Enfield App. Some of the key features include grid support, trip summary, vehicle alert, live tracking and last parked location. More

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      Bajaj Newest Trademarks Could Hold Name To Upcoming CNG Bike

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      Bajaj Triumph 250cc Motorcycle – RenderAs opposed to the previous names trademarked, Bajaj newest trademarks could potentially be employed on an upcoming motorcycleOne of India’s leading 2W and 3W manufacturer, Bajaj Auto, currently holds 4th position in Indian 2W market, where volume is concerned. Bajaj is primarily known for its Pulsar line of sporty commuters and more offerings are expected to stack up. But what names do their upcoming bikes take?Bajaj Newest TrademarksWe all know Bajaj’s love affair with name trademarks. If there were a competition among all the 2W manufacturers operating in India comparing which OEM holds the highest number of trademarks, Bajaj would win that competition, hands down. Among the vast repository of Bajaj’s name trademarks, the company has added four new names.Bajaj Trekker Name TrademarkedBefore laying down the newest trademarks, let’s take a look at what Bajaj already has in its name trademark vault. We have Racer, Hammer, Swing, Genie, Freerider, Caliber, Twinner, Neuron, Eleganz, Vincent, Darkstar, Pulsar Elan, Pulsar Eleganz, Blade, Technik, Tecnica, Fluir, Fluor.Late last year, Bajaj added Zinger, Bomber, Elixir and Aura names to its already vast repository. I’m sure Bajaj holds many more name trademarks other than what we mentioned above. Surfaced in 2024, the most recent names that Bajaj has trademarked are Freedom, Trekker, Glider and Marathon.Bajaj Freedom Name TrademarkedIs Marathon or Freedom the name for upcoming CNG bike?Given that Bajaj is a massive brand, these names could have multiple uses on both 2W and 3W applications sold and marketed in India. The company is keen on launching its first CNG powered motorcycle. The recently trademarked names could end up on this motorcycle, or any other past names trademarked, for that matter.Bajaj Glider Name TrademarkedWe think Freedom or Marathon would be fitting names for Bajaj’s upcoming CNG motorcycle. Freedom name may stand for freedom from petrol fuel or Marathon could indicate the high efficiency of this CNG motorcycle. However, it can get any name that Bajaj chooses worthy. The company recently updated two of its Puslar lines with modern features, in-demand and trending features.In that regard, we saw Pulsar N160 and Pulsar N150 get a fully digital instrument cluster. The same was also offered with Pulsar NS160 and Pulsar NS200, with added features like turn-by-turn navigation and the likes. There are spy shots showing an updated Pulsar N250 with a fully digital instrument screen and USD front forks.Bajaj Marathon Name TrademarkedThe same update on N250 could make it to Pulsar F250 as well. Other than that, Bajaj Auto CEO, Rajiv Bajaj, has hinted at the launch of “biggest ever Pulsar” by the end of FY 2023-2024, which is by the end of this month. Probability of Bajaj launching Dominar 400 as Pulsar 400 is pretty high, considering there are no spy shots of the upcoming motorcycle, while launch is nearing. More

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      2W Retail Sales Feb 2024 – Hero, Honda, TVS, Enfield, Yamaha, Ola, Ather, Jawa

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      Ola Electric ScooterHero MotoCorp along with Honda together added to a 53.4% market share with outstanding YoY growth in retail sales in February 2024As per reports from Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), two wheeler retail sales grew to 14,39,523 units in February 2024. This was a 13.25 percent YoY growth over 12,71,073 units sold in February 2023. It was however, a marginal MoM de-growth of 1.32 percent from 14,58,849 units sales in January 2024. Increased demand across the rural sector, new and better performing model launches coupled with Government policies with regard to electric two wheelers, the latter of which also ideally serve for last mile connectivity, have all contributed to these increased sales.Two Wheeler Retail Sales February 2024Hero MotoCorp along with Honda posted stellar performance to command a combined total of 53.4 percent market share. The country’s largest two wheeler maker, Hero MotoCorp reported sales of 4,13,470 units in the past month. This was YoY growth over 3,91,044 units sold in February 2023 though market share came down to 28.72 percent from 30.76 percent YoY.2W Retail Sales Feb 2024Honda two wheeler sales stood at 3,55,223 units in February 2024, up from 3,02,833 units sold in February 2023. The company was in attendance at the 2024 Bharat Mobility Expo with its flex fuel two wheeler lineup on display along with its electric scooters that are set to receive their batteries from Honda Power Pack Energy India. Honda also gears up for launch of a new Scrambler and ADV. At No. 3 was TVS Motor with 2,47,880 units sold in February 2024, a growth of 2,11,988 units sold in February 2023 to command a 17.22 percent market share. It was the company’s iQube electric two wheeler that played a major role in improving its sales trajectory.Bajaj Auto delivered 1,71,155 units in February 2024 relating to a significant YoY growth over 1,40,053 units sold in the same month last year. The Pulsar series are the company’s best-sellers which will be henceforth boosted by the new NS125, initial examples of which have just made their way into company showrooms. This new Pulsar NS125 is being introduced following earlier launch of the new Pulsar NS160 and NS200. 2024 Pulsar NS125 is priced at Rs 1.05 lakh, making it around Rs 5,000 costlier than its outgoing counterpart.2W Retail Sales Feb 2024Two wheeler makers that also reported YoY growth in retail sales included Suzuki with 73,167 units sold last month. Royal Enfield has seen its YoY sales dip to 64,708 units in February 2024 from 65,128 units sold in the same month last year. India Yamaha Motors reported sales growth to 53,114 units last month from 42,821 units sold in February 2023. Yamaha marks a significant achievement as it establishes 300 Blue Square outlets in India. Introduced through the ‘The Call of the Blue’ Campaign, these Premium Outlets proudly display Yamaha’s profound Racing DNA. Each Blue Square outlet presents Yamaha’s exclusive collection of premium two-wheelers, apparel, and accessories.Electric Two Wheeler Retail Sales February 2024With demand in the electric two wheeler segment improving by leaps and bounds, Ola Electric has seen sales improve to 33,846 units last month. This was over 17,773 units sold in February 2023. It was also a MoM growth from 32,252 units sold in January 2024. Ola recently updated the S1 X with new colour schemes and also recently announced an extension of discounts scheme on the entire Ola S1 range till 31st March 2024.Ather Energy saw its sales dip to 9,004 units last month from 10,071 units sold in February 2023 while it will soon see outstanding sales growth with the new Rizta electric scooter which will come in with the longest and widest seat in its segment or across the entire two wheeler segment. The new Rizta is slated to be priced around Rs 1.25 lakh to Rs 1.35 lakh (ex-showroom) while it will compete against TVS iQube S and Ola S1 series. Greaves Mobility (Ampere EV) saw good sales growth to 2,484 units last month from just 153 units sold in February 2023. There is the new Ampere electric scooter “The Nex Big Thing”, which has received mention in the India Book of Record ahead of launch. Ampere NXG is slated to be priced around Rs. 1.50 lakh (ex-showroom) positioning it in the premium range of electric scooters among which are the likes of Ola S1 Pro, Ather 450X, Vida V1, Bajaj Chetak and TVS iQube.The list also included Piaggio (2,886 units) while Classic Legends (Jawa / Yezdi) sales dipped to 2,556 units last month from 3,214 units sold in February 2023. There were other two wheeler OEMs in this segment that also included electric two wheeler makers who have contributed 10,030 units to total retail sales. However, this was a YoY de-growth over 23,977 units sold in February 2023. More

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      Bajaj Biggest Pulsar Ever Launch By March 31st? Is It A Rebadged Dominar 400?

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      Image for reference onlyCurrently Dominar sales are nowhere close to Pulsar’s and rebadging Dominar 400 as Pulsar 400 could prove a strategic moveThe 300cc to 500cc single cylinder motorcycle segment has seen a lot of action in the recent past. This is currently a hot segment that will yield good profitability for OEMs. Hopping on this train is Bajaj, with its “Biggest Pulsar ever” launch in the pipeline. Bajaj Auto CEO has hinted about the bike’s launch.Bajaj Biggest Pulsar Ever Launch Sooner Than LaterEver since its launch, Pulsar has been the staple premium commuter in Indian market. Pulsar line has irked the fancy of both commuters and thrill seekers alike for its capability of appealing to both audiences. Fast forwarding to 2024, Bajaj is currently struggling to make a mark with its newer and larger Pulsar models.Hence necessitating re-launch of Pulsar 220. Bajaj’s newest Pulsar 250 platform has seen mixed reception from Indian buyers too. On the brighter side of things, larger Pulsars still have a lot of pull and demand when compared to its flagship Dominar lineup. Bajaj Auto CEO, Rajiv Bajaj has confirmed the launch of “biggest Pulsar ever” soon.But how soon? According to what Mr Bajaj had mentioned, the company is launching 6 new Pulsars by the end of this FY. We can count four Pulsars already launched in the form of 2024 versions of updated Pulsar N150, Pulsar N160, Pulsar NS160 and Pulsar NS200. There are two more remaining and one of them is “biggest Pulsar ever”.2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS 200As per the hinted timeline a couple of months ago, Bajaj biggest Pulsar ever could launch by the end of this month. FY 2023-2024 ends on March 31st, with two Puslars short of launching. One Pulsar launch might be new and updated 2024 N250 with USD front forks and a new fully digital instrument cluster, which has already been spotted in testing.Is it a rebadged Dominar 400?Biggest Pulsar ever may be a Pulsar NS or a Pulsar RS with a larger engine. But which engine? Is it the same 250cc engine as Pulsar N250 and Pulsar F250? Is it KTM’s older 373cc engine used in Dominar 400? Or is it KTM’s newer 399cc engine that made its debut with 2024 390 Duke and recently launched with Husqvarna Svartpilen 401?Or is it the same 398cc engine that is found on Triumph’s new Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X? Bizarrely, Bajaj could even discontinue Dominar lineup and absorb Dominar 400 and Dominar 250 under Pulsar brand too. Mahindra did something similar with its TUV lineup and brought it under the more popular Bolero brand, which worked wonders for TUV.New Bajaj Pulsar N150 and N160 top variantsFueling our speculation, there are no spy shots spotted or reported of Bajaj biggest Pulsar ever. If Bajaj can use Dominar name on Pulsars, it can use Pulsar name on Dominar. So, Dominar 400 as Pulsar 400 might be a reality. Time is ticking for Bajaj, if the company would have to stick with Rajiv Bajaj’s indicated timeline of launching two more Pulsars by the end of FY 2023-2024. 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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      Ather CEO Shares What To Expect From Community Day – Rizta, Updates And More

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      New Ather 450X. Image – Anubhav ChauhanThe main highlight for Ather Community Day on 6th April is the reveal of upcoming Ather Rizta family electric scooterBengaluru-based Indian electric mobility startup, Ather Energy, is among the leading electric scooter manufacturers of this country. Apart from the new Ather Rizta family scooter, the company is excited to introduce and announce a bunch of new stuff on Ather Community Day on April 6th 2024. Here’s what to expect.Ather Community Day 2024 – 6th AprilCurrently selling premium, thrill-driven and cutting-edge electric scooters, Ather is stepping into the realm of conventional, with the launch of Rizta family scooter. This will be Ather’s most affordable scooter on sale in India yet, catering to a diverse audience. Also, a family scooter is larger and a lot more accommodating and practical than 450S and 450X.Ather Rizta Electric Scooter SpiedAther demonstrated Rizta’s practicality time and time again by showing its large seat and comparing it with best-selling family scooter in India, Honda Activa. The company has even put up Sabse Bada Seat Billboard in select cities as part of its marketing. Ather will unveil Rizta scooter at its Community Day event on April 6th.Apart from Rizta, Ather is set to unveil a lot more. Taking to social media platforms, Ather Energy CEO Tarun Mehta and Co-Founder Swapnil Jain revealed a brief glimpse of what to expect from Ather Community Day scheduled on 6th of April 2024. Despite the main highlight being Rizta scooter, there are more to expect.[embedded content]CEO and Co-Founder Reveal What To Expect From Ather Community DayFor starters, Ather’s ACDC event (Ather Community Day) will take place on 6th of April, 2024 in Bengaluru city, Karnataka. Ather CEO, Tarun Mehta, promised a substantially larger Ather Community Day event for 2024 when compared to last year’s. This year, there are a lot of reveals slated to be revealed on the stage. He further revealed more key information about the upcoming Rizta family scooter that will be showcased on the stage. The bigger seat will also bring bigger under-seat storage as well. USB charging will be seen on this Rizta scooter too.Co-founder Swapnil Jain joined Mehta and mentioned Ather will reveal a new accessory on 6th April. A smart accessory, at that. This “secret Ather accessory” is coined for the first time for any Ather vehicle and the company is hush-hush about finer details of this new smart accessory. One can win this upcoming accessory for free too, apparently.Spilling more about Ather’s newest 450 Apex electric scooter, Tarun Mehta revealed that the company’s flagship scooter has been reaching dealerships. This is where one can see and try 450 Apex in person. Or even win one. “Seriously, no joke” said Ather CEO. Company is promising the roll-out of AtherStack 6, which is touted as their biggest OTA update yet.Ather promises cool new features like messaging support on right from scooter’s dashboard along with a new mobile application. Company also announced an Oscar for EV and will honour the winner of Ather Unlocked 2nd Edition. More details will be revealed in a month’s time from now, at the ACDC event. 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