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    New Bajaj Pulsar N160 Single Seat Variant Launched – Walkaround

    New Bajaj Pulsar N160 Single SeatA single seat might be more relevant in the Indian context, as it can accommodate more passengers and carry a variety of everyday loads
    Bajaj has introduced a new single seat variant of its popular Pulsar N160 motorcycle. Launched likely to fulfil family-oriented needs, the single seat Pulsar N160 will help access a new segment of users. This variant is around Rs 10,000 cheaper than the standard base variant.
    Bajaj Pulsar N160 single seat variant – Key highlights
    In addition to the single piece seat replacing the split seats, there are some other changes as well. For example, the split grab rails at the rear have been replaced with a more robust single-piece grab rail. This will be useful when there’s a need to accommodate more passengers. The thick grab rail also seems strong enough to support heavy loads. Earlier also, Bajaj had finetuned its products in line with practical necessities of users.
    New Bajaj Pulsar N160 Single Seat
    A relevant example is Bajaj Freedom CNG bike that comes with an extra-long seat. A similar approach is probably being used for the Pulsar N160 as well. The single-piece seat of Pulsar N160 seems quite comfy for both the rider and pillion. The scooped front section should ensure extra comfort for the rider even during longer journeys. The seat is narrow at the front, making it easier for users to put their feet on the ground.
    Pulsar N160 single seat variant has standard 37 mm telescopic forks at the front and a Nitrox monoshock suspension at the rear. The bike has 300 mm and 230 mm disc brakes at front and rear, respectively. However, as compared to the standard base variant that has dual-channel ABS, the single seat variant gets a single-channel ABS.
    New Bajaj Pulsar N160 Single Seat
    The top variant of Pulsar N160 is equipped with 37 mm USD forks in golden finish. Pulsar N160 has 17-inch wheels at both ends, wrapped in 100/80 front and 130/70 rear tubeless tyres. The bike has a ground clearance of 165 mm and a 14-litre fuel tank. Low seat height of 795 mm helps in achieving optimal control and handling.
    New Bajaj Pulsar N160 Single Seat
    Pulsar N160 performance
    Powering Bajaj Pulsar N160 is a 164.82 cc, single cylinder, SOHC, 2-valve, air cooled engine. It generates 16 PS and 14.65 Nm of torque and is mated to a constant mesh 5-speed gearbox. In terms of its visual profile, Pulsar N160 single seat variant is the same as the standard base variant. There are no changes to the colours and graphics. The bike has bi-functional LED projector headlamp with LED DRLs. At the rear, there’s a LED tail lamp with a glitter pattern. Turn indicators are halogen units.
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    Tech package includes a digital console with Bluetooth support. Users can access call alerts, message notifications and fuel alerts. A USB charging port is provided at the front. The top variant of Pulsar N160 has additional features such as turn-by-turn navigation and ABS ride modes of Road, Rain and Off-Road. More

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    Mahindra BE 6 & XEV 9e Phase 2 Test Drives Start In 15 New Cities – Details

    Mahindra BE 6 Phase 2 Test Drives StartThe excitement around Mahindra’s new BE 6 and XEV 9e are at an all time high. That is because Mahindra has now commenced test drives of BE 6 and XEV 9e. These test drives are held in a phase-wise manner starting with Phase 1 from 14th January 2025 in 6 cities. Phase 2 just commenced, starting 24th January 2025 from 15 new cities.
    Mahindra XEV 9e Reach Showrooms
    BE 6 & XEV 9e Phase 2 Test Drives
    Phase 1 test drives had commenced from 14th January 2025 across 6 cities. These are Delhi NCR, Mumbai MMR, Hyderabad, Pune, Bengaluru and Chennai. Phase 2 is a lot more exciting as it incorporates 15 major cities across India, starting yesterday, January 24th 2025.
    Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e Top Variants – Important Dates
    These 15 cities are Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Cochin, Coimbatore, Goa, Howrah, Indore Jaipur, Jalandhar, Kolkata, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Surat, Vadodara and Chandigarh Tricity. Phase 3 takes these test drives pan India, giving a taste of the future to potential buyers across the country.
    Mahindra BE 6 Phase 2 Test Drives Start
    Bookings for Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e will start from February 14th 2025 for top-spec Pack 3 variants equipped with the bigger 79 kWh battery packs. Mahindra has also unlocked ‘Add Your Preference’ option on their app for BE 6 and XEV 9e from 7th January 2025. Deliveries of Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e Pack 3 with 79 kWh battery pack will start from 7th February 2025.
    Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e Top Variants Pricing
    Late last year, Mahindra revealed the prices of base-spec Pack 1 variants of BE 6 and XEV 9e, equipped with the smaller 59 kWh battery pack. Rs 18.9 lakh (Ex-sh) for BE 6 and Rs 21.9 lakh (Ex-sh) for XEV 9e. The bookings and delivery timeline of these variants are yet to be announced.
    Mahindra BE 6 Phase 2 Test Drives Start
    Top-spec Pack 3 to be sold first
    Earlier this month, Mahindra announced the prices of top-spec Pack 3 variants with larger 79 kWh battery pack at Unlimit India Tech Day. These variants come with all the bells and whistles (except for 20-inch alloy wheels, which are optional). Prices for BE 6 Pack 3 79 kWh is Rs 26.9 lakh (Ex-sh) and it is Rs 30.5 lakh (Ex-sh) for XEV 9e Pack 3 79 kWh variant.
    Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e Top Variants EMI Plans
    To nudge the buyers to choose top-spec Pack 3 79 kWh variants, Mahindra is also offering attractive EMI offers termed “Three For Me”. EMI for Pack 3 79 kWh variants is the same as Pack 1 59 kWh variants. For BE 6, EMI is 39,224 and it is Rs 45,450 for XEV 9e.
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    Also read – Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e score 5 Star Bharat NCAP crash ratings More

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    Top 10 Motorcycles Dec 2024 – Splendor, Shine, Pulsar, Classic 350, Apache, Xtreme 125

    TVS ApacheMotorcycle sales declined severely in Dec 2024 posting double digit YoY and MoM de-growth
    In the last month of 2024, the motorcycle segment faced challenges. Following our earlier report on top 10 two wheeler sales, we now assess the motorcycle segment and its performance over the past month. This is not a new phenomenon. It is generally seen that buyers delay purchases to the New Year when new products mark their entry into the segment. However this time round there has also been a YoY de-growth which poses some concerns for bike makers. There were a large number of two-wheeler launches, reveals and concepts in attendance at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. Some of these will be making their way into markets in the months ahead.
    Top 10 Motorcycle Sales Dec 2024
    Motorcycle sales declined by 12.21% to 5,32,587 units in Dec 2024. This was a 74,065 unit volume decline from 6,06,652 units sold in Dec 2023. MoM sales too suffered a serious setback by 34.30% from 8,10,674 units sold in Nov 2024. This related to a 2,78,087 unit dip in volumes.
    Top 10 Motorcycles Dec 2024 – YoY Comparison
    It was Splendor that was also No. 1 selling two-wheeler in the country with sales figures, though in the negative, significantly over that of the No. 2 model which was the Honda Shine. Splendor sales dipped by 15.50% to 1,92,438 units, down from 2,27,748 units sold in Dec 2023. Splendor currently commands a 36.13% share. Its MoM sales dipped by 34.51% from 2,93,828 units sold in Nov 2024.
    Honda Shine, one of the best-selling motorcycles in India in the 125cc segment, saw an 18.44% improvement in sales on a YoY basis. Sales grew to 1,00,841 units in Dec 2024, up from 85,144 unit sales of Dec 2023. MoM sales however, slipped by 30.71% from 1,45,530 units sold in Nov 2024 causing a 44,689 unit decline.
    Top 10 Motorcycles Dec 2024 – MoM Comparison
    In 3rd place was Bajaj Pulsar range which suffered a YoY and MoM degrowth to just 65,571 units in Dec 2024. These figures, when compared to 1,06,734 units sold in Dec 2023 and 1,14,467 units sold in Nov 2024, related to a 38.57% YoY and 42.72% MoM decline. Pulsar’s market share too declined to 12.31% in Dec 2024 from 14.12% held in Nov 2024. Sales of HF Deluxe too fell drastically to 41,713 units. This was a 31.68% YoY and 31.89% MoM decline.
    RE Classic 350 – YoY and MoM Growth
    It was followed by the RE Classic 350, the only bike in this list to show off a YoY and MoM improvement in sales. Sales grew by 39.57% to 29,637 units last month, up by 8,403 units from 21,234 units sold in Dec 2023. MoM sales too witnessed a 7.72% growth. Royal Enfield has just added the new Scram 440 with a 443 cc engine producing 25 hp of power to its Indian lineup..
    Even as the Bajaj Platina suffered a 2.22% YoY decline in sales to 25,584 units, its MoM performance saw a 42.61% de-growth over 44,578 unit sales of Nov 2024. YoY sales of the CB Unicorn improved by 19.80% to 20,991 units whereas its MoM sales suffered a 31.58% decline from 30,678 units sold in Nov 2024.
    Lower down the sales list was the Apache with a 2.89% YoY and 41.35% MoM decline to 20,885 units. It was followed by the Xtreme 125R with 17,473 unit sales last month. This relatively new entrant to the segment has suffered a 31.36% MoM decline.
    The TVS Raider trailed this list with 17,454 unit sales in the past month. It suffered the steepest decline on this list by 55.75% to 17,454 units sold in Dec 2024, down from 39,443 unit sales in the same month last year. Its MoM performance too ended on a negative note by 45.06% over 31,769 unit sales in Nov 2024. More

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    Top 10 Scooters Dec 2024 – Activa, Jupiter, Access, Chetak, Burgman, iQube, Pleasure

    TVS JupiterScooter sales in India saw a decline in December 2024, both on a year-on-year (YoY) and month-on-month (MoM) basis. While some models like the TVS Jupiter, Bajaj Chetak, and Suzuki Burgman showed YoY growth, overall segment sales dropped. Total scooter sales in Dec 2024 stood at 3,80,013 units, down 2.35% from 3,89,144 units in Dec 2023, and a steep 28.33% decline compared to 5,30,227 units in Nov 2024.
    Top 10 Scooters Dec 2024
    Honda Activa remained the top-selling scooter in Dec 2024, despite a 16.18% YoY decline with sales at 1,20,981 units, down from 1,44,335 units in Dec 2023. MoM sales saw a sharper 41.51% drop from 2,06,844 units in Nov 2024. Activa’s market share dipped to 31.84% from 39.01% in Nov 2024. Honda recently launched the 2025 Activa with new features, including a TFT dashboard, USB-C port, and alloy wheels, priced at Rs 80,950 (ex-showroom).
    Top 10 Scooters Dec 2024 – YoY Comparison
    TVS Jupiter recorded a 48.93% YoY growth, with sales at 88,668 units in Dec 2024, up from 59,538 units in Dec 2023. However, MoM sales declined by 11.07% from 99,710 units in Nov 2024. TVS showcased the Jupiter CNG at the 2025 Auto Expo, highlighting its dual-fuel capability and impressive fuel efficiency of 84 km/kg.
    Suzuki Access saw a slight YoY decline of 3.19%, with sales at 52,180 units in Dec 2024 compared to 53,898 units in Dec 2023. MoM sales also dipped by 3.58% from 54,118 units in Nov 2024, though its market share improved to 13.37%.
    Top 10 Scooters Dec 2024 – MoM Comparison
    Bajaj Chetak continued its YoY upward trend with a 61.59% increase, selling 21,020 units in Dec 2024, up from 13,008 units in Dec 2023. However, MoM sales fell by 18.72% from 25,860 units in Nov 2024. Bajaj’s 2025 Chetak promises better range, performance, and added practicality, which could boost sales further.
    Suzuki Burgman emerged as a top performer, with sales growing 107.26% YoY to 20,438 units from 9,861 units in Dec 2023. MoM sales also rose by 17.53% from 17,389 units in Nov 2024, making it a standout in the segment.
    TVS iQube and Other Key Players
    TVS iQube posted a 78.09% YoY increase with sales at 20,003 units, up from 11,232 units in Dec 2023. However, MoM sales dropped by 22.11%. TVS Ntorq saw a decline of 20.53% YoY and 43.82% MoM, with sales at 14,981 units. Honda Dio sales also fell significantly, with a 38.64% YoY and 49% MoM drop, reaching 14,167 units.
    Hero Pleasure sales declined by 44.48% YoY and 18.69% MoM, with 13,804 units sold in Dec 2024. Ola S1, once a strong contender, dropped to No. 10 in the rankings due to operational challenges and customer complaints. Sales for Ola S1 (retail) were at 13,804 units, reflecting a steep decline.
    Also Read – Top 10 Two Wheelers Dec 2024 More

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    New KTM RC 390 Spied Testing – India Launch In 2025?

    New KTM RC 390
    Testing and development of new KTM RC 390 is still underway in Europe. This vehicle will be the sportiest offering based on KTM’s new 390 platform and will replace current model that is positioned on KTM’s older platform. This test mule looks almost production and looks like the company might launch it sometime in 2025.
    2025 KTM RC 390
    New KTM RC 390 Spied Testing
    Even though KTM is under an economical turmoil, the Austrian brand seems to be pushing on its originally planned products. The new RC 390 has been long overdue and will rival Yamaha R3, BMW G 310 RR, TVS Apache RR 310 and upcoming Triumph Thruxton 400 and Royal Enfield’s faired bike based on Guerrilla 450.
    2025 KTM RC 390 Fairing
    As seen in recent spy shots, KTM is going back to its design roots and is associating with 1st ever RC 390. Attempts to make RC 390 look more conventional seems to have backfired and the company now seems to be resorting to its original design. We can see this in these new spy shots, where the alien-like look is back.
    2025 KTM RC 390
    Exposed mono projector unit looks a lot more aesthetic than twin projectors. There is a clear windscreen above it that should decent protection to riders from wind blast. Fairing looks aerodynamic with massive cuts and creases for air to channel through. ORVMs are positioned on the fairing and ORVM stalks look quite premium.
    2025 KTM RC 390
    New Hardware, More Performance
    New KTM RC 390 bears a lot of design semblances with upcoming 990 RC R. Except for the winglets, though. Rider triangle looks committed as it has rear-set foot pegs and low-set clip-on handlebars. This gives a lot of leverage to rider’s to grip the motorcycle and exploit all the cornering capability this platform and components provide.
    2025 KTM RC 390 Front
    Speaking of components, there are many revisions. For starters, we now get an underbelly exhaust, compacting the overall package. Front disc brake is now shifted towards the right. Suspension might be fully adjustable USDs at the front and rear mono-shock, allowing riders to set up their motorcycle like they want.
    2025 KTM RC 390 Rear
    All rider electronic aids seen on 390 Duke and 390 Adventure might make it to RC 390 as well. Instrument cluster will be a 5-inch TFT unit with advanced connectivity features like Bluetooth, music control and navigation. Powering new KTM RC 390 will be the same 399cc single-cylinder liquid cooled powerhouse generating around 45 bhp and 40 Nm, mated to a 6-speed gearbox with bi-directional quickshifter.
    2025 KTM RC 390
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    2025 Honda Activa Launched – Gets TFT Dash, USB-C, Alloy Wheels

    2025 Honda Activa launchedSince New Year, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has been in the process of updating its portfolio. Along with ensuring OBD2B compliance, Honda has also introduced new features for its scooters and motorcycles. 2025 Honda Activa gets the same treatment and is updated for MY25. Models also updated include Honda Dio, CB650R, CBR650R and Livo.
    2025 Honda Activa Launched – What’s new?
    One of the most important updates is OBD2B compliance for the 109.51cc, single-cylinder PGM-Fi engine. This ensures that Activa is ready to meet the mandates prescribed under the upcoming stricter emission regulations. OBD2B is the next stage of OBD Stage II (BS VI) emission norms. Multiple sensors are part of the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) systems, which measure emissions in real-time and alert the rider in case of any irregularities.
    2025 Honda Activa
    2025 Honda Activa’s updated engine generates 8 PS and 9.05 Nm of torque. Users can expect improved fuel efficiency, as the engine is equipped with an Idling engine stop system. This setup is designed to stop fuel wastage at brief stops such as at traffic signals. The engine turns off automatically at such brief halts. Users can start the engine again just by turning the throttle grip. If all vehicles are equipped with an idling stop system and everyone uses it, fossil fuel usage can be brought down significantly.
    New features
    2025 Honda Activa gets a new 4.2-inch TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity. When paired with Honda RoadSync app, users can access a wide range of connectivity features such as calls, text alerts and navigation. Another useful update is the addition of Type-C USB charging port.
    2025 Honda Activa TFT Screen
    2025 Activa is available in three variants – STD, DLX and H-Smart. Now, even the DLX variant gets alloy wheels. Visually, the 2025 Honda Activa is largely the same as the outgoing model. While the Standard variant has a halogen headlamp, the DLX and H-Smart variants have LED units.
    Colour options available with 2025 Honda Activa include Pearl Precious White, Decent Blue Metallic, Pearl Igneous Black, Mat Axis Gray Metallic, Rebel Red Metallic and Pearl Siren Blue. Excluding the OBD2B-compliant engine, other hardware specifications remain the same as earlier.  Honda Activa utilizes an Under Bone frame, with telescopic front forks and a unit swing 3-step adjustable rear suspension.
    2025 Honda Activa
    Front and rear wheels are 12-inch and 10-inch, respectively, wrapped in 90/90 and 90/100 tubeless tyres. These tubeless units are made from specialized compounds that reduce rolling resistance. Braking setup comprises drum brakes at both ends. Activa has ground clearance of 162 mm and a fuel tank of 5.3-litre capacity.
    2025 Honda Activa pricing
    With the updates, the new 2025 Honda Activa is now available at a slightly higher pricing. The base variant starts at Rs 80,950. The current model is available at a starting price of Rs 78,684. That means a price increase of Rs 2,266. New 2025 Honda Activa will continue to rival the likes of TVS Jupiter and Hero Pleasure Plus XTEC. More

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    Top 10 Two Wheelers Dec 2024 – Splendor, Activa, Jupiter, Pulsar, Classic 350

    Honda ActivaAt the end of CY24, the two wheeler market saw some setbacks in terms of sales. This is usually because of the fact that buyers tend to wait for new year to kick in, but there was a rather noticeable drop in sales YoY in the top 10 two wheelers Dec 2024 sales chart as well. Suggesting that the these stalwarts might be losing market share to rivals not featured on this list.
    Top 10 Two Wheelers Dec 2024
    Any mention or report regarding a 2W has to start with Hero Splendor. This phenomenon has been India’s best-selling 2W vehicle for a long time. With 1,92,438 units sold, Splendor accounted for 25.63% of the total sales of this chart and it registered 15.50% YoY decline and 34.51% MoM decline.
    Splendor’s volume loss stood at 35,310 units YoY and 1,01,390 units MoM, when compared to the 2,27,748 units sold in Dec 2023 and 2,93,828 units sold in Nov 2024. In 2nd place, we have Honda Activa with a total of 1,20,981 units sold last month. When compared to 1,44,335 units sold last year and 2,06,844 units sold a month before, Activa saw a 16.68% YoY and 41.51% MoM decline, losing 23,354 units YoY and 85,863 units MoM in volume.
    Top 10 Two Wheelers Dec 2024 – YoY
    Honda Shine took 3rd place and accounted for 13.43% of sales within this list. At 1,00,841 units sold, Shine was the first vehicle to register a YoY growth of 18.44%, but MoM sales went down by 30.71%. At 88,668 units, we have TVS Jupiter that also registered a YoY growth of 48.93%. Just like Shine, Jupiter’s MoM sales went down by 11.07%.
    At 5th place, we have Bajaj Pulsars with 65,571 units sold. When compared to 1,06,734 units sold in Dec 2023 and 1,14,467 units sold in Nov 2024, Pulsar saw a 38.57% YoY and 42.72% MoM decline. Suzuki’s Access 125 makes the top 10 two wheelers Dec 2025 chart at 6th place with 51,180 units sold and 3.19% YoY and 3.58% MoM declines. The company just launched the new Access 125 at Auto Expo 2025.
    RE Classic 350 Only 2W to have positive YoY and MoM growth
    Hero MotoCorp’s 2nd entrant in this segment is HF Deluxe with 41,713 units sold. Just like the Splendor’s pattern, HF Deluxe lost volume at 19,343 units YoY and 74,708 units MoM. TVS’ evergreen XL100 took 8th place on this chart with 33,092 units sold. There was a 13.58% YoY and 27.94% MoM decline, accounting for a loss in volume at 5,198 units YoY and 12,831 units MoM.
    Top 10 Two Wheelers Dec 2024 – MoM
    At 9th place, we have Royal Enfield Classic 350 with 29,637 units sold and was the only 2W on this list to register YoY growth in both YoY (39.57%) and MoM (7.72%) growth. Lastly, we have Bajaj Platina in 10th place with 25,584 units sold and registered 2.22% YoY and 42.61% MoM decline. In total, the top 10 two wheelers accounted for 7,50,705 units in Dec 2024, with 8.91% YoY and 34.66% MoM decline. More

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    Hyundai Inster Cross EV UK Launch Price GBP 28k – 49 kWh Battery, 360 Km Range

    Hyundai Inster Cross Electric SUVHyundai UK has revealed details of the Inster Cross EV, an adventure-focused variant of the Inster electric SUV. First showcased at the Busan International Mobility Show in 2024, the Inster Cross is Hyundai’s smallest electric SUV, currently slated for global markets.
    Hyundai Inster Cross EV: Design and Features
    The Inster Cross EV will enter production later this year at Hyundai’s Korea manufacturing facility. Sharing its platform with the Inster, the Cross version is tailored for adventure with rugged design elements, a stronger stance, and off-road capabilities.
    Hyundai Inster Cross Electric SUV
    The Inster Cross EV comes in a range of colour options, including Atlas White, Unbleached Ivory, Aero Silver Matte, Abyss Black Pearl, Tomboy Khaki, and an exclusive Amazonas Green Matte shade. Several colors will also feature a contrasting black roof. The SUV measures 3,825mm in length, 1,610mm in width, and 1,575mm in height, with a 2,580mm wheelbase. Riding on 17-inch alloy wheels, it boasts sturdy bumpers, side skirts, roof rails, and black cladding for a rugged appearance.
    Interior Features
    The cabin sports a grey cloth and lime yellow accent theme, extending to the dashboard. It features front bench seats and 50:50 split second-row seats that can slide or fold flat for better access and cargo flexibility. Dual 10.25-inch infotainment and driver displays dominate the dashboard, complemented by a multi-function steering wheel. Boot space ranges from 280 to 351 liters. Safety is enhanced by an ADAS package, including Highway Driving Assist 1.5, Smart Cruise Control, and Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 1.5, along with a smartphone-based digital key for seamless access.
    Hyundai Inster Cross Electric SUV
    Performance and Range
    – 42 kWh Battery: Delivers 300 km of range, 0-100 km/h acceleration in 11.7 seconds, and a top speed of 140 km/h.
    – 49 kWh Battery: Offers a range of 360 km, 115 hp, 147 Nm of torque, 0-100 km/h acceleration in 10.6 seconds, and a top speed of 150 km/h.
    Variants and Pricing
    Inster 01: Priced at £23,495 (Rs 25 lakhs), this entry-level model offers impressive features such as a 10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster, a 10.25-inch touchscreen with navigation, climate control air conditioning, smart cruise control with stop-and-go functionality, a heat pump, a battery heater, and 15-inch alloy wheels.
    Inster 02: Starting at £26,745 (Rs 28.5 Lakhs), this mid-range variant enhances convenience and style with 17-inch alloy wheels, rear privacy glass, full LED projection headlamps, sliding and reclining rear seats, flat-folding driver and passenger seats, and heated front seats and steering wheel.
    Inster Cross: Positioned at £28,745 (Rs 30.6 lakhs), this top-spec adventure variant builds on the features of the Inster 02 by adding the Inster Cross design package, exclusive 17-inch alloy wheels, an electric glass sunroof, blind spot collision avoidance assist, a blind spot view monitor, and a surround view monitor for added safety and style. More