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      Suzuki 2W Sales July 2025 – MoM and YTD Growth, YoY Decline

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      2025 Suzuki AccessSuzuki 2W sales in July 2025 stood at 96,029 units in domestic markets posting a YoY decline while it saw a 29.88% MoM growth
      Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL) has reported their sales performance for July 2025. The company has registered a total of 1,13,600 units last month. This included both domestic sales and exports. It related to a marginal 2.67% YoY de-growth when compared to 1,16,714 units sold in July 2024.
      This was a volume decline of 3,114 units. MoM sales on the other hand, showed off strong performance with a 19.27% growth from a total of 95,244 unit sales of July 2025. Volume increase stood at a healthy 18,356 units.
      Suzuki 2W YoY and MoM Sales July 2025
      A break up of the company’s sales both in domestic and global markets shows off a 4.55% YoY decline in domestic sales to 96,029 units. This was a 4,573 unit dip in volumes over 1,00,602 units sold in July 2024. Exports, on the other hand, saw a 9.06% improvement to 17,571 units last month, up from 16,112 units shipped in July 2024.
      MoM sales however, saw a growth in domestic sales but a decline in exports. The company had 73,934 unit sales in domestic markets in June 2024 relating to a 29.88% growth. This was a volume increase of 22,095 units. Exports however, suffered a 17.55% de-growth from 21,310 units shipped in June 2025.
      Suzuki 2W Sales July 2025
      Commenting on the company’s sales performance, Mr. Deepak Mutreja, Vice President – Sales & Marketing, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd., said, “We continue to receive strong support from our customers with retail sales of 93,141 units in the domestic market, a 14% growth over the same month last year (81,730 units). As we head into the festive season, we remain focused on delivering a seamless & satisfying experience to our customers and continue our efforts towards sustaining momentum in the months to come.”
      Suzuki 2W YTD Sales July 2025
      While assessing cumulative sales for Q1 FY26 (April-July 2025), Suzuki 2W showed positive performance both in terms of domestic sales and exports. With a total of 4,50,688 units sold in the FY26 YTD period, the company has posted an overall 8.37% growth. This was an encouraging 34,798 unit volume increase from 4,15,890 units sold in the same period of the previous year.
      Domestic sales during the FY26 contributed 3,72,957 units, up by 6.02% over 3,51,787 units in the same period last year. It was a 21.26% increase in exports rose from 64,103 units in FY 25 period to 77,731 units in the April to July 2025 period. More

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      Royal Enfield Sales July 2025 – 25% Domestic, 95% Export Growth YoY

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      Royal Enfield Classic 350While Royal Enfield posted a 24.58% growth in domestic sales, its exports nearly doubled
      Royal Enfield has recorded strong sales momentum in July 2025. The company witnessed increased demand for its sub 350cc and larger capacity motorcycle range. Domestic sales were up 24.58% on a YoY basis while exports saw a near two fold increase. The company’s range of motorcycles, based on the Sherpa 450 platform along with the new Hunter 350 have been well received both in domestic and global markets.
      Royal Enfield YoY and MoM Sales July 2025
      Royal Enfield registered total sales of 88,045 units in July 2025, marking a 30.89% YoY growth from 67,265 unit sales of July 2024. This was a volume increase of 20,780 units. Its MoM sales performance, however, lacked luster as it was a decline of 1.67% in total sales and with every segment falling in the red. There had been 89,540 units sold in June 2025.
      Royal Enfield Sales July 2025 – YoY
      Breaking up these total sales into domestic sales and exports, sales of motorcycles in the sub 350cc segment has witnessed a 34.38% YoY growth to 76,074 units in July 2025, up from 56,590 units sold in the same month last year. Bikes in this segment contributed 86.37% in terms of sales volumes. MoM sales however, declined by 1.08% over 76,880 unit sales of June 2025.
      In the higher capacity bike segment, that is the 440cc, 450cc and 650cc offerings, sales saw a 12.39% YoY growth to 11,998 units while MoM sales declined sharply by 6.70%. Sales had stood at 10,675 units in July 2024 and at 12,860 units in June 2025.
      Royal Enfield Sales July 2025 – MoM
      Domestic sales, which showed off a healthy 24.58% YoY growth to 76,254 units ended down by 0.91% on a MoM basis. Exports, however, surged dramatically. In July 2025 there were 11,791 units shipped, marking a 94.67% YoY growth over 6,057 units exported in the same month last year. Global demand however, fell on a MoM basis by 6.29%.
      Royal Enfield YTD Sales July 2025
      FY Year to date (YTD) sales that is from April to July 2025, Royal Enfield witnessed outstanding growth. Motorcycles in the sub 350cc segment recorded a 21.03% growth to 3,03,501 units from 2,50,773 units sold in the same 4 month period of 2024. Larger capacity bikes also showed a strong 15.38% growth with 50,072 unit sales over 43,399 units sold in the year ago period.
      Royal Enfield Sales July 2025 – YTD
      Domestic sales grew by 14.72% to 3,05,033 units from 2,65,8924 units while exports once again excelled with a 71.65 growth to 48,540 units in FY 2025-26 period over 28,278 units sold in the same period last year. Total sales thus increased by 20.19% to 3,53,573 units during FY 2025-26 over 2,94,172 units sold in the FY 2024-25 period.
      Speaking about this outstanding sales during July 2025, B. Govindarajan, Managing Director – Eicher Motors Ltd., and Chief Executive Officer – Royal Enfield, said, “We are extremely pleased with the sustained demand momentum across our product portfolio. Our new range of motorcycles on the Sherpa 450 platform, and the new refreshed Hunter 350 are seeing excellent reception both in India and global markets. With strong focus on product innovation, global outreach and community engagement, we are confident of further consolidating our leadership in the mid-size motorcycle segment.” More

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      Hero Sales July 2025 – Registered Strong 21.47% YoY Growth

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      Hero Xtreme 250RHero MotoCorp sees several new additions to its portfolio and looks ahead to the upcoming festive season to boost sales
      Hero MotoCorp has revealed their sales data for July 2025. The company ended the past month on a positive note even as it had to give up its No. 1 spot to Honda. Hero MotoCorp accounted for dispatches of 4,49,755 units in July 2025, relating to a 21.47% year-on-year (YoY) growth.
      Strong demand was seen for the Destini 125 and Xoom 125 in the scooter segment while HF Deluxe Pro, recently introduced, is expected to bring in rich rewards particularly during the upcoming festive season.
      Hero Sales July 2025 – YoY
      Hero MotoCorp YoY Sales July 2025
      On a YoY basis, Hero MotoCorp sold 4,00,615 units of motorcycles in July 2025 which was a 17.69% growth over 3,40,390 units sold in July 2024. Motorcycles currently command an 89.07% share. Scooter sales surged even more strongly by 64.44% YoY to 49,140 units, up from 29,884 units sold in the same month last year. Scooter share stands at 10.93%.
      Domestic sales also featured a growth of 18.66% to 4,12,397 units, up from 3,47,535 units while exports improved even more intensely by 64.29% to 37,358 units over 22,739 units. This took total sales (motorcycles + scooter) and (domestic + exports) to 4,49,755 units in July 2025, up by 21.47% over 3,70,274 units sold in July 2024.
      Hero Sales July 2025 – MoM
      Hero MotoCorp MoM Sales July 2025
      Hero MotoCorp saw decline in sales on a MoM basis. Sales of motorcycles slipped by 21.86% from 5,12,658 units sold in June 2025. However, scooter sales improved by 18.97% from 41,305 units. Domestic sales dipped sharply by 21.47% to 4,12,397 units over 5,25,136 unit sales of June 2025.
      Exports on the other hand, showed off a healthy 29.59% growth form 28,827 units shipped in the June 2025 period. Lower domestic demand resulted in a lower sales tally by 18.81% from 5,53,963 units sold in June 2025.
      Hero Sales July 2025 – YTD
      Hero MotoCorp YTD Sales July 2025
      Taking into account the period of April to July 2025, Hero MotoCorp witnessed lower overall sales. Motorcycle sales slipped by 6% to 16,74,526 units as against 17,81,346 unit sales in the April-July 2024 period. Scooter sales showed off more positively with a 14.68% growth to 1,42,299 units in the FY2025-26 period over 1,24,084 units sold in the same period of last year. This related to a volume increase of 18,215 units.
      Total domestic sales declined by 6.37% to 17,15,054 units from 18,31,697 units on a YTD basis while exports saw an improvement of 38.03% to 1,01,771 units in the FY2025-26 period as against 73,733 units shipped in the same period last year. Total sales suffered a decline of 4.65% to 18,16,825 units from 19,05,430 units relating to a volume de-growth of 88,605 units. More

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      Honda 2W Sales July 2025 at 5.15 Lakh Units – YoY, MoM Growth

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      Honda H’ness CB350Honda outpaced Hero MotoCorp in July 2025 to become the new No. 1 two wheeler maker in India
      Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has emerged as the new top seller in the two wheeler segment in July 2025. The automaker scored over Hero MotoCorp with sales of 5,15,378 units last month which included 4,66,331 units domestic sales and 49,047 units in terms of exports.
      Conversely, Hero MotoCorp sales stood relatively lower at 4,49,755 units which included domestic sales of 4,12,397 units besides 37,358 units which were exported. In July 2025, HMSI introduced two new models to mark their 25th anniversary in India. The Shine 100 Deluxe and CB 125 Hornet have been introduced. Prices have been revealed and deliveries are set to commence from later this month.
      Honda 2W YoY Sales July 2025
      Honda 2W sales at 5,15,378 units included 4,66,331 units of domestic sales. Exclusively taking into account the company’s domestic sales, this was a 6.20% growth over 4,39,118 units sold in July 2024. Exports on the other hand saw an 11.52% increase to 49,047 units in July 2025. There had been 43,982 units exported in the same month last year. This saw total sales (domestic + exports) rise by 6.68% over 4,83,100 units sold in July 2024.
      Honda 2W Sales July 2025
      Honda 2W MoM Sales July 2025
      Month-on-month (MoM) sales also showed off a strong 19.94% improvement from 3,88,812 units sold in June 2025. This was a volume increase of 77,519 units. Exports grew by 21.60% to 49,047 units from 40,335 units relating to an 8,712 unit volume growth. Total MoM sales saw a 20.09% surge over 4,29,147 units sold in June 2025.
      Honda 2W YTD Sales July 2025
      Domestic sales fell sharply when taking a year-to-date (YTD) performance into account. Sales stood at 16,93,036 units in the April-July 2025 period, down by 8.65% as compared to 18,53,350 units sold in the same period last year. This was a 1,60,314 unit volume difference. Exports continued to show positivity with 1,95,206 units shipped in the FY2025-26 period, from 1,82,942 units exported last year.
      Total sales (domestic + exports) thus saw a 7.27% decline to 18,88,242 units in FY 2025-26 period, down by 1,48,050 units over 26,36,292 units sold in the FY 2024-25 period. In July 2025, HMSI conducted a road safety awareness program. This was held across 13 cities in India, with a motive to educate the youth on safe riding skills and road behavior.
      The company also marked its 9th anniversary of Traffic Training Park (TTP) in Ludhiana, a key center for promoting traffic discipline and rider safety in the region. The two new bikes added to its portfolio in July 2025 – CB125 Hornet and Shine 100 DX will further strengthen its hold and is expected to enhance its sales figures to even greater numbers. The two new motorcycles are being offered in commuter and premium commuter portfolio.
      Honda CB125 Hornet is crafted for an urban segment of buyers with its street centric design and performance. On the other hand the Shine 100 DX is a refreshed version of Honda’s popular Shine 100. Both models are affordably priced and directed towards value conscious buyers designed for a high level of fuel efficiency. More

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      TVS Motor Sales July 2025 – Positive Growth Across The Charts

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      2025 TVS Apache RTR 310TVS showed strong YoY and MoM growth with positive sales seen across both domestic and export markets
      TVS Motor Company ended July 2025 on a highly positive note. The company has recorded a robust 28.86% improvement in total sales, which reached a high of 4,56,350 units in July 2025. July 2025 saw launch of the new Apache RTR 310 and Ntorq 125 Super Soldier Edition while the TVS Norton V4 was spied testing in UK markets.
      TVS Motor YoY Sales July 2025
      On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, TVS Motor has seen increased sales across all segments. In the two wheeler segment, motorcycle sales were up 25.09% to 2,01,494 units in July 2025. This related to a 40,420 unit volume increase over 1,61,074 units sold in July 2024. Motorcycles currently command a 45.92% share in the company, 2W portfolio. Scooter sales were higher by 41.62% YoY to 1,98,265 units from 1,39,995 units with a 58,270 unit growth in volume.
      There is also the TVS e-scooter iQube and the moped XL that have also received added attention, up 10.09% and 1.10% respectively. iQube sales grew to 23,605 units while moped sales were at 39,031 units in the past month. Total 2W domestic sales thus improved by 21.42% to 3,08,720 units in July 2025 from 2,54,250 units sold in the same month last year. Exports saw an even higher demand with a 52.26% YoY growth to 1,30,070 units last month from 85,426 units shipped in July 2024.
      TVS Sales July 2025 – YoY
      This took total 2W sales to 4,38,790 units with a 29.18% YoY growth. In the 3W segment, sales improved dramatically especially with domestic sales where sales more than doubled. A growth of 117.34% was recorded to 5,001 units from 2,301 units YoY while it was a 3.26% growth in exports to 12,559 units from 12,163 units. Total figures that included both 2W + 3W and domestic (3,13,721 units) and export (1,42,629 units) sales stood at 4,56,350 units with a 28.86% YoY growth from 3,54,140 units sold in July 2024.
      TVS Motor MoM Sales July 2025
      July 2025 was a strong month of sales for TVS Motor that has once again recorded MoM growth across all segments as it did on a YoY basis. Motorcycle sales were up 6.74% from 1,88,774 units sold in June 2025 to 2,01,494 units relating to a 12,720 unit volume increase. Scooters saw higher demand with a 22.17% growth from 1,62,291 units sold in June 2025 while e-scooter and moped sales were up 63.92% and 12.70% respectively.
      Total 2W domestic sales thus grew by 9.86% to 3,08,720 units from 2,81,012 units MoM while there as double digit improvement in terms of exports which surged 24.25% from 1,04,686 units shipped in June 2025. This related to a 13.77% MoM growth across the 2W segment from 3,85,698 units to 4,38,790 units. TVS Motor’s 3W segment was also in higher demand both in domestic and global markets.
      TVS Sales July 2025 – MoM
      Domestic sales were up 30.10% form 3,844 units sold in June 2025 while exports saw only a marginal improvement by 0.80% from 12,459 units shipped in June. 3W total sales thus increased by 7.71% to 17,560 units from 16,303 units MoM. MoM domestic sales that included both 2 and 3 wheelers showed off a 10.13% growth from 2,84,856 units while total exports of 2 and 3 wheelers were up 21.75% to 1,42,629 units from 1,17,145 units. This took total sales to 4,56,350 units which was a MoM growth of 13.52% when compared to 4,02,001 units sold in the month of June 2025. More

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      Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Two B79 Variant First Look Review – Raising The Bar!

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      Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Two B79 VariantAfter redefining India’s mainstream EV segment, Mahindra is on a mission to expand EV penetration in the country. The company plans to achieve it with a versatile variant lineup for XEV 9e and to sort of eat into the ICE SUV’s pie. In that regard, Mahindra has launched Pack Two B79 variant of XEV 9e. We had a first look at this new variant in Mumbai. Let’s take a closer look at features and equipment through a detailed walkaround.
      XEV 9e Pack Two B79 Variant
      Mahindra is launching its product offensive in the Indian market against rival electric and ICE SUVs with the new XEV 9e Pack Two B79 variant. This new variant is aimed at expanding the variant lineup in a new direction and hit new horizons and price brackets. XEV 9e Pack Two B79 variant redefines value quotient for buyers within this price bracket.
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      Pricing is the name of the game here and XEV 9e Pack Two B79 variant costs Rs 26.5 lakh (Ex-sh). When compared to the Pack Three B79 variant, XEV 9e Pack Two B79 variant is Rs 4 lakh more affordable. Where on-road prices are concerned, Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Two falls in the Rs 25 lakh to Rs 30 lakh price bracket.
      Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Two B79 Variant
      With Pack Two B79 variants, Mahindra is not only targeting rival electric SUVs, but it is also taking on ICE SUVs as the large 79 kWh battery pack promises 500+ km real world range on a single charge that will be enough for almost all Indian SUV buyers. The Rs 25 lakh to Rs 30 lakh (OTR) price bracket commands over 5,000 units per month. Tapping into these price brackets, Mahindra aims to boost sales of XEV 9e along with achieving higher EV penetration.
      Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Two B79 Variant
      EV ownership in India has its perks too as one can enjoy road tax benefits in 25+ states and UTs in India. Also, there is a higher 40% depreciation benefit with EVs as opposed to 35% on ICE vehicles. Maharashtra state has a Rs 1.5 lakh incentive on EVs as well. Where total ownership costs are concerned, one can save around Rs 5.5 lakh for 90,000 km over a period of 5 years, when compared to ICE SUVs.
      Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Two B79 Interiors
      Generous Features, Creature Comforts
      Mahindra has ensured that XEV 9e Pack Two variants offer an extensive range of features and creature comforts from Pack Three, at lower prices. The new Pack Two B79 variant does not feel under-equipped in any way. XEV 9e Pack Two is virtually indistinguishable from the top-spec Pack Three.
      Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Two B79 Interiors
      On the outside, Pack Two variants offer R19 alloy wheels, illuminated logo, flush door handles, LED headlights with connected LED DRL signature, LED connected tail lights, fog lights with cornering function, panoramic Infinity glass roof, laminated door glass and more. On the inside, XEV 9e Pack Two variants look and feel more or less the same as Pack Three. Mahindra is offering the same triple 12.3-inch screen layout in Pack Two with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
      Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Two B79 Interiors
      Mahindra has also carried over leatherette seat upholstery & interior trims, XUV700-like interior layout, 16-speaker Harman/Kardon audio system, 5G connectivity, host of apps, BYOD solution, wireless charging pad, push-button start, 65W fast Type-C USB ports, powered driver’s seat, auto-folding ORVM, auto-dimming IRVM, dual-zone climate control, rear AC vents, electronic parking brake and more.
      Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Two B79 Boot
      In terms of safety features, there is no compromise with XEV 9e Pack Two variants. Mahindra is offering 6 airbags, ESP, ABS, all-wheel disc brakes, brake-by-wire tech, brake booster, TPMS, front and rear parking sensors, parking camera, auto headlights, rain-sensing wipers and Level 2 ADAS with 1 radar and 1 vision camera are on offer.
      Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Two B79 Frunk
      Performance
      Mechanically, there is no difference between Pack Two and Pack Three with B79 battery pack equipped variants. Mahindra XEV 9e is the first monocoque D SUV in India to break the barrier of FWD layout as it comes with RWD as standard. This unlocks the fun quotient for buyers when compared to the sea of FWD D Segment SUVs on sale in India. With smaller 59 kWh battery pack equipped variants, we get 228 bhp of peak power and 380 Nm of peak torque. Which is higher than all the monocoque D Segment SUVs in India.
      Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Two B79
      Variants with larger 79 kWh battery pack raises the performance ceiling to 282 bhp of peak power and 380 Nm of peak torque allowing for 0-100 km/h sprint in 6.8s and 202 km/h top speed. Mahindra XEV 9e remains the first D Segment SUV in India to bring performance like this to the masses. Falling in the Rs 25 lakh to Rs 30 lakh (OTR) price bracket, Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Two B79 variant might prove to be the best-selling within XEV 9e’s variant lineup in near future.
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      Mahindra BE 6 Pack Two B79 Variant First Look Review – C SUVs Beware!

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      Mahindra BE 6 Pack Two B79 VariantMahindra is among the pioneering brands in the highly competitive Indian automotive market. With the launch of BE 6, Mahindra infused excitement in C SUV Segment and unshackled Indian SUV buyers from dull and dreary FWD+Monocoque formula. It is the first C SUV in India to raise the bar in terms of performance too, offering exhilarating dynamism.
      Now, the company is on a mission to meticulously craft new variants of BE 6 that will significantly improve on its VFM quotient by fitting in multiple price brackets. In this regard, the newly launched Pack Two B79 variant is a prime example. We recently had a first look at this new variant of BE 6 in Mumbai and here’s why we think it is a gamechanger among ICE and Electric C SUVs.
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      Mahindra BE 6 Pack Two B79 Variant – Benefits for Buyers
      Rs 3.4 lakh (Ex-sh). That’s how much more affordable Mahindra’s new Pack Two B79 variant of BE 6 is, when compared to the Pack Three B79 variant. Priced at Rs 23.5 lakh (Ex-sh), BE 6 Pack Two B79 redefines value quotient to both ICE SUV buyers and Electric SUV buyers in the Rs 20 lakh to 25 lakh price bracket.
      Mahindra BE 6 Pack Two B79 Variant
      This is a big deal as the Rs 20 lakh to Rs 25 lakh (OTR) price bracket in India attracts around 10,000 units per month in sales. By tapping into this price bracket, Mahindra is shooting for higher volumes and greater EV penetration. With BE 6 Pack Two B79 variant, Mahindra is not only competing with rival eSUVs, but also ICE SUVs in this segment.
      Mahindra BE 6 Pack Two B79 Variant
      That is because the larger B79 battery promises 500+ km real-world range with AC on, which is more than enough for most SUV owners for their driving needs. Bringing this higher range in the Rs 20 lakh to Rs 25 lakh (OTR) price point is something unique to BE 6 and rivals don’t even come close.
      Mahindra BE 6 Pack Two B79 Variant
      Owning an EV in India has its perks too. For starters, one can enjoy road tax benefits in 25+ states and UTs in India. Then there is a higher 40% depreciation benefit as opposed to 35% on ICE vehicles and a Rs 1.5 lakh incentive in Maharashtra. One can save around Rs 5.5 lakh on total ownership costs for 90,000 km over a period of 5 years, when compared to a rival ICE SUV.
      Mahindra BE 6 Pack Two B79 Interiors
      Generous Features, Creature Comforts
      BE 6 Pack Two starts from Rs 21.9 lakh (Ex-sh) and is almost as well-equipped as Pack Three, while costing Rs 3.4 lakh less (Ex-sh). The only way you can distinguish BE 6 Pack Two from Pack Three is the smaller LED DRL and tail light signature. On the outside, Pack Two variants offer R19 alloy wheels, illuminated logo, flush door handles, LED headlights and tail lights, fog lights with cornering function, panoramic Infinity glass roof, laminated door glass and more.
      Mahindra BE 6 Pack Two B79 Interiors
      On the inside, BE 6 Pack Two variants look and feel more or less the same as Pack Three. Same dual 12.3-inch infotainment and instrumentation system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are carried over. Even the fighter jet-like futuristic dashboard and centre console seen in Pack Three has been carried over in Pack Two.
      Mahindra BE 6 Pack Two B79 Interiors
      Other notable interior elements in Pack Two are leatherette seat upholstery & interior trims, toggle-style roof-mounted vehicular controls, 16-speaker Harman/Kardon audio system, 5G connectivity, host of apps, BYOD solution, wireless charging pad, push-button start, 65W fast Type-C USB ports, auto-dimming IRVM, dual-zone climate control, rear AC vents, electronic parking brake and more.
      Mahindra BE 6 Pack Two B79 Boot
      Even the boot and frunk have been carried over including the pneumatic bonnet struts. Where safety is concerned, there is no compromise with BE 6 Pack Two. Mahindra is offering 6 airbags, ESP, ABS, all-wheel disc brakes, brake-by-wire tech, brake booster, TPMS, front and rear parking sensors, parking camera, auto headlights, rain-sensing wipers and Level 2 ADAS with 1 radar and 1 vision camera, among others.
      Mahindra BE 6 Pack Two B79 Frunk
      Performance
      Where performance is concerned, rivals can’t hold a candle to Mahindra BE 6. It just is the most ferocious and the most sophisticated in India’s C SUV segment. BE 6 is the only RWD monocoque C SUV on sale in India, which unlocks the fun quotient for buyers. Pack Two B79 variant brings 282 bhp of peak power and 380 Nm of peak torque allowing for 0-100 km/h sprint in 6.2s and 202 km/h top speed.
      Mahindra BE 6 Pack Two B79 Variant
      Not a single rival offers this level of performance in C SUV segment. With smaller 59 kWh battery pack, we get 228 bhp and 380 Nm, which is still higher than all of its C SUV rivals across ICE and EV realms. BE 6 is also the only C SUV to offer rear independent suspension with frequency dependent damping, unlocking sophisticated driving experience. All these elements combined, Mahindra BE 6 Pack Two B79 is likely to be the most sought after variant in the future.
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      MG Cyberster First Drive Review – Gives You Wings!

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      MG Cyberster First Drive ReviewThe second premium offering from MG Select dealerships is Cyberster, which is launched in India for an introductory starting price of Rs 74.99 lakh (Ex-sh). Rs 72.49 (Ex-sh) if you had pre-booked this vehicle. With Cyberster’s pricing, MG seems to have hit a homerun. We say this because there’s not a single 2-Door sportscar in India (or probably even the world) that offers this much performance and this much sauce at this price point.
      MG Cyberster Track Experience At Buddh International Circuit
      The next most affordable vehicle in India with scissor doors costs Rs 6 fricking Crore rupees (Ex-sh). The next most affordable sportscar in India that can sprint from 0-100 km/h in 3.2s costs around Rs 2.8 Cr (Ex-sh). MG Cyberster is basically making supercar performance accessible at luxury car price. So, is the just launched MG Cyberster “Too Good To Be True” or is it “Too Good and True”? We experienced Cyberster at Buddh International Circuit F1 race track in Greater Noida to tell you just that.
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      MG Cyberster First Drive Review – Design
      Starting with the way it looks, MG Cyberster is an achingly pretty car encapsulating the charm of bygone MG B Roadster. It turns heads no matter where you are and has a lot of “take out your smartphone and pap me” appeal. Especially when the electric scissor doors are up, makes it look sensational and an absolute style statement radiating its aura to visible range. The Red soft-top on Andes Grey and Modern Beige colours look particularly lovely. Long story short, it looks enchanting.
      MG Cyberster Design
      Coming to what makes this vehicle enchanting, we have a long sweeping bonnet, a stylish bumper with Active Aero, expressive Storm-eye LED projector headlight setup with integrated LED DRLs, lovely 20-inch alloy wheels that creates an interesting pattern when moving, swooping and curvaceous side body profiling, Kammback tail design, rear bumper with a diffuser and interesting arrow-shaped LED connected tail light signature.
      MG Cyberster Scissor Doors, Convertible Roof
      While the overall aesthetics is head-turning, one might find that the rear tail lights are a tad over-designed, which does not match the rest of Cyberster’s otherwise lovely design. But it may grow on you. The soft-top roof is made of durable fabric which is weather resistant and the mechanism takes just around 10 seconds to go up or down and functions as advertised at speeds up to 50 km/h.
      MG Cyberster Design
      Supercar-like Interiors
      Press the electric Scissor door release button and it opens into a futuristic cabin. Interiors of MG Cyberster take a lot of pages from supercars around the world. It does not look and feel like a Rs 75 lakh (Ex-sh) vehicle at all. It is just as plush and tech-loaded as a multi-crore supercar. We particularly liked the Y-shaped leather seats which had suede-finish inlays. These seats are electrically adjustable with controls on the doors.
      MG Cyberster Interiors
      Once seated, you are greeted by a proper driver-oriented supercar-like cockpit with a triple screen setup that falls in driver’s peripheral vision at all times. Driver and co-passenger areas are separated with a physical barrier which also houses grab handle for passenger to grab during spirited drives. These seats hug you tightly and hold you in place and a centre armrest offers comfort. Centre console has a couple of cupholders if you fancy hot or cold beverages.
      MG Cyberster Interiors
      Centre console also houses a 7-inch portrait-style control screen with finer HVAC controls and there is a row of quick buttons with haptic feedback for HVAC controls as well. Next to this screen, we can see a digital shifter that will take some time getting used to. Below, we can see three intuitively placed physical switches for both the doors and the convertible roof. Almost everything you feel in this cabin is soft-touch and lends a plush feel, complimented by metallic inlays.
      MG Cyberster Interiors
      The flat-bottom steering wheel feels nice to hold and packs controls for infotainment and instrumentation along with a dedicated dial for steering response and a Red button for Super Sport Mode. Left paddle shifter is dedicated for KERS (Regen) and right one to cycle between various modes. We kept the best for last, which is the Sci-fi digital cockpit. Centre screen is 10.25-inch for driver’s instrumentation, navigation, vehicle data, ADAS related info and others.
      MG Cyberster Interiors
      This is flanked by two 7-inch touchscreens where left screen controls multimedia along with smartphone connectivity (Android Auto, Apple CarPlay) and the right screen is for system controls, energy centre, user settings and 360-degree camera feed, among others. Cyberster comes with 8-speaker 320W Bose music system and AudioPilot tech that adjusts volume based on speed and noise. There’s also an artificial snarling V8-like exhaust note, if you’re into it. The only gripe I have with MG Cyberster’s interiors is that the seats are heated and not cooled.
      MG Cyberster Interiors
      Supercar Performance!
      MG Cyberster offers a special 77 kWh battery pack with NMC battery chemistry. It is special because of how short it is at just 110 mm, which is shorter than a can of soda. On a regular EV, it doesn’t matter, but in an electric sportscar, this thin battery pack allows for a lot of room which is certainly appreciable. The company promises an MIDC-certified range of 580 km on a single charge. It supports DC fast charging of up to 144 kW, bringing down the 10-80% SOC time to just 40 minutes.
      MG Cyberster Design
      This battery provides juice to two electric motors rated for a combined 510 PS of peak power and 725 Nm peak torque. This allows for supercar-like performance with a 0-100 km/h sprint in just 3.2 seconds and a top speed capped at 200 km/h. Power split is rear-biased as rear motor contributes for 62% of performance and front motor 38%. There are four Drive Modes – Comfort, Custom, Sport and Super Sport.
      MG Cyberster Front Splitter, Rear Diffuser
      Drive & Safety
      Launch Control on Cyberster is very potent, sending the car into the next dimension every time and so is its electronic differential lock and AWD traction. MG Cyberster boasts of a delicately designed chassis by F1 engineering legend Marco Fainello with a 50:50 weight distribution. Also helping with grip are the sticky Pirelli P Zero tyres and providing stopping power are Brembo callipers.
      MG Cyberster Brembo Brakes, Pirelli P Zero Tyres, Side Skirts
      Handling is sharp because of the 50:50 weight distribution and there is a lot of traction from the sticky Pirellis. Steering response is quite intuitive and direct and is adjustable too with three modes. Ride is pretty planted and does not include any surprising concerns. Braking is one area where we felt that it could have been better, especially with stronger initial bite than what it offers. Other than that, this is a lovely machine to go crazy on a race track.
      MG Cyberster Roll Hoops
      Safety is a concern with convertible cars, but MG is ensuring that there are no stones unturned. For starters, there is significant engineering in Cyberster’s A Pillars and there are sturdy roll hoops behind the seats to prevent roll-over related fatalities. Then we have 4 airbags as standard which covering front and the sides. MG has implemented a driver-monitoring camera on steering wheel and then the safety net of Level-2 ADAS ensures autonomous features like auto emergency braking, lane-keep assist and adaptive cruise control.
      MG Cyberster Design
      Conclusion
      Sportscars and Supercars in India are not a practical solution, but a conscious choice to stand out from the mundane. It should look pretty, sprint like a Cheetah, impress your love interest sitting beside you and give you a grand entrance everywhere you go. These are not highway mile munchers in the practical sense, but for quick and glamorous city excursions and paparazzi encounters.
      MG Cyberster Design
      For intended purpose of a sportscar or a supercar in India, MG Cyberster absolutely delivers and is an undisputed champion in pricing. There’s nothing that comes close to Cyberster in terms of appeal, panache and flair, especially at the Rs 75 lakh (Ex-sh) price tag. With some planning, it can double up as your convertible Grand Tourer machine with its promised 580 km range, giving you best of both worlds. MG Cyberster is not “Too Good To Be True”, it is “Too Good and True”.
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