Tata Nexon EV facelift design

The Nexon EV facelift is inspired by the Curvv concept, which was showcased last year. The EV’s design is more aerodynamic and sportier. It is advertised to be a digital design that Tata Motors says ‘puts the human in tech’. It has a single-tone overall with a contrasting black shade on the extreme lower side. It boasts a split headlamp design and a large and easily noticeable grille on the lower bumper.

It has Smart DRL features like a sequential indicator, LED-powered auto headlamps, LED fog lamps, and a charging indicator on the front bumper. The Smart DRL extends on the rear, just below the hidden rear wipers.

Tata Nexon EV facelift interior and tech involved

Moving to the interior, there’s a 12.3-inch touchscreen with which you can navigate using Maps and use it for gaming, productivity, and watching movies. The system supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and has up to 15+ apps. There are a total of 9 high-quality speakers inside including an external sub-woofer. The audio system is backed by JBL Cinematic Sound for a 360-degree experience. There are several audio modes including a Cinematic mode.

There’s a high-definition fully reconfigurable instrument cluster with embedded maps for a safe and intuitive driving experience. Furthermore, it has a wireless charger, air purifier, and an electronic parking brake. It comes with a 360-degree camera surround view system for parking. It also has Hill Ascent control and 6 Airbags for all-around safety.

For comfort, there’s a 60:40 rear seat ratio with bolstered ultra-comfort seats. There’s an electric sunroof, which can be uncovered using voice inputs. There’s a large boot space on the back it also has a cooled Glove Box to keep drinks.

Tata Nexon EV facelift powertrain

The Nexon EV facelift comes with Multi Drive Modes – Eco, City, and Sport. It packs a Gen 2 motor and a 30kWh battery. There are LR (Long Range) and MR (Medium Range) variants available with the former offering an ARAI range of 465km. The latter offers 325km of range. Both variants have a 7.2kW AC charger. The MR variant offers an output of 127hp and 215Nm of torque, whereas, the LR variant provides 143hp output and 215Nm torque.

Tata Nexon EV facelift pricing and availability

The new all-electric vehicle has been split into three personals, namely, Creative, Fearless, and Empowered. Unfortunately, the pricing details haven’t been revealed. Tata Motors is keeping it a secret until September 14. The existing Nexon EV costs between Rs 14.49-19.54 Lakh (ex-showroom).

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe M Performance Edition India price and availability

As far as pricing is concerned, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe M Performance Edition is available in India exclusively in a petrol variant at an ex-showroom price of Rs 46,00,000 from the BMW Online shop. Coming to the colours, BMW Group said that while the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe M Performance Edition is available exclusively in the Black Sapphire metallic paintwork, buyers will be able to select from Sensatec Oyster and Black upholstery options.

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe M Performance Edition specifications and features

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe M Performance Edition features an elongated silhouette and frameless doors that we have already seen in the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe M Sport Pro. It features M Performance Front Grill in Cerium Grey along with Fog lamp inserts and ORVMs in the same colour. Additionally, it has angled full-LED headlights form the prominent BMW four-eyed face and the full-LED taillights extend into the centre of the rear end. It also has M Performance Stickers on the side.

Coming to the interiors, BMW says that the car has M Performance Alcantara Gear Selector along with M Performance Door Pin and M Performance Door Projector on the sides. It features the BMW Sport Seats with electrical memory function with ample kneeroom for greater long-distance comfort. To add to overall look, the car also features illuminated front trim functions with a space-shaping effect in the dark along with ambient lighting with six dimmable designs. On the front, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe M Performance Edition sports a 10.25-inch digital instrument display and a 10.25-inch Control Display. Apart from this, the car features a HiFi loudspeaker system along with BMW Virtual Assistant and support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Coming to the specifications, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe M Performance Edition comes with a BMW TwinPower Turbo petrol engine that produces an output of 176 hp and a maximum torque of 280 Nm at 1350-4600 rpm. The car accelerates from 0 -100 km per hour in just 7.1 seconds. The seven speed steptronic sport automatic transmission comes with paddle shifters on the steering wheel. It also has Launch Control and Cruise Control with braking function along with support for ECO PRO, Comfort and Sport modes. It has a storage space of 430L that can be expanded by folding down the 40/20/40 split rear seat backrest.

For safety, the car includes six airbags, Attentiveness Assistance, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Brake Assist, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), electric parking brake with auto hold, side-impact protection, electronic vehicle immobilizer and crash sensors, ISOFIX child seat mounting and integrated emergency spare wheel under the load floor.

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At #GFF2023 premiere, Mr. Neelesh Gupta, Head of BHIM, introduced FASTag and IHMCL's latest offering, NETC-based payments at EV stations across the country.@NPCI_BHIM @FASTag_NETC #NPCIGFF2023 @IAMAIForum @pciupdates @fccupdates @gff_2023 pic.twitter.com/1fxBwqRulY

— NPCI (@NPCI_NPCI) September 7, 2023

EV charging with FASTag is now possible

At the Global FinTech Fest (2023), Mr. Neelesh Gupta, Head of BHIM announced NETC-based FASTag payments at EV stations. This comes several months after FASTag payments at Petrol Pumps were announced. That was back in January and this announcement advances the usage of FASTag in the country.

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“Its cyborg inspired streetfighter design, all range torque and track tuned agility, elevates the fun of motorcycling for the new age riders,” Vimal Sumbly, Head Business – Premium, TVS Motor Company, said during the launch.

TVS Apache RTR 310 India price

TVS Apache RTR 310 is available in two colours: Arsenal Black and Fury Yellow and three variants. The Arsenal Black without quick-shifter variant will be priced at Rs 2,43,000, and Arsenal Black and Fury Yellow with quick shifter will be available for Rs 2,58,000 and Rs 2,64,000 in India.

TVS Apache RTR 310 specifications

TVS Apache RTR 310 features split LED headlamps with signature DRLs, a gold-finished handlebar, a new lightweight aluminium subframe, a twin tail lamp, and a split-seat configuration. In addition to this, this bike gets trapezoidal mirrors, which is not seen in the existing Apache models.

Coming to features, the newly launched bike gets a five-inch TFT instrument cluster with multiway connectivity, a tyre pressure monitoring system, a climatic control seat, built-in navigation and a USB charging port.

Coming to the engine, the TVS Apache RTR 310 is powered by a 312.1cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine paired with a six-speed gearbox with a bidirectional quick-shifter. The engine produces a peak power of 35.6PS at 9,700 RPM and a maximum torque of 28.7Nm at 6,650 RPM. It will have a top speed of 150kmph and accelerate from 0 to 60kmph in 2.81 seconds.

The newly launched bike has a golden USD front fork and a mono-shock unit at the rear. Coming to the braking, the motorcycle gets disc brakes on both wheels. TVS Apache RTR 310 also has dynamic stability control and comes with cornering ABS, cornering cruise control and cornering traction control.

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MG Motors India says that the MG Astor Blackstorm Limited Edition variant comes with a panoramic skyroof, an all-black honeycomb pattern grille, black alloy wheels with red front brake callipers, black finish headlamps, glossy black door garnish and black finish roof rails. In addition to that, the MG Astor Blackstorm Limited Edition SUV has the ‘BLACKSTORM’ branding on its front fenders on both sides. On the inside, the MG Astor Blackstorm Limited Edition has Tuxedo Black Upholstery with red stitching, sangria red-themed AC vents, an all-black floor console, steering wheel and doors with red stitches. In addition to that, the MG Astor Blackstorm comes with optional JBL speakers, which the customer can get fitted at all authorised MG dealerships pan India.

“As the whole country preps up for the upcoming festive season, we at MG Motor India, want to ensure that our customers feel extra special with the Astor’s latest limited edition – BLACKSTORM,” Gaurav Gupta, Deputy Managing Director, MG Motor India, said on the occasion.

MG Astor Blackstorm Limited Edition India prices

The MG Astor Blackstorm will be available in India in two variants. While the manual variant of the SUV will be available in India at a price of Rs 14,47,800, the automatic or the CVT variant of the SUV will be available at a price of Rs 15,76,800. While MG Motors has revealed the pricing, the company is yet to share details about the availability of the newly launched MG Astor Blackstorm Limited Edition.

MG Astor Blackstorm Limited Edition specifications

Coming to the specifications, the MG Astor Blackstorm Limited Edition comes with 5MT and CVT variants that will come with a fuel tank capacity of 48L, maximum power of 110PS at 6,000rpm, and a maximum torque of 144Nm at 4400rpm. It has disc brakes on the front and rear. Talking about suspension, the phone has MacPherson Strut suspension in the front and Torsion Beam suspension in the rear. Additionally, it comes with R17 alloy wheels in the front and rear.

As far as features are concerned, the SUV comes with a host of smart features, which includes support for digital key with Bluetooth Technology, MapMyIndia and Park Plus support, Find my Car and Route to it functionalaity, and iSMART app support for Apple and Android smartwatches to name a few. For safety it has ABS + EBD, traction conttol system (TCS), Hill Hold Control, tyre pressure monitoring system, rear parking sensors, reverse parking camera, and seat belt reminders for all seats to name a few.

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Toyota Century SUV specifications and features

The Toyota Century SUV sweeps 5,205mm in length, measures 1,990 mm in width and 1,805mm in height. It has a ground clearance of 185mm, which is less than the older Century Sedan. The car sports a dual-tone design with the lower half having a contrasting tone. It has a honeycomb grille on the front where sits the engraved Pheonix emblem. There’s a quad-headlight on the front and the taillight also has a fancy design. The rear also has the Century branding just below the glass area.

The SUV has a boot space of 340 litres. On the top, there’s a panoramic sunroof allowing all the natural light inside. Moving to the interior, the SUV has a 12.3-inch digital instrument display that takes up a large portion of the dashboard. On the back, it has Twin 5.5-inch touchscreens placed on the armrests of the seats. The removable touchscreens allow users to adjust seats, music, and more. The seats on the back can recline fully flat offering enhanced comfort.

Furthermore, there are two 11.6-inch displays for each passenger sitting on the rear. The luxury SUV offers several other features like advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), 360-degree cameras and sensors for parking, 18-speaker Century Premium sound system.

At the helm, there’s a 3.5-litre petrol V6 engine along with two electric motors. The engine offers a peak output of 406 bhp and a pure-electric range of up to 69 kilometres. The battery inside can take up to 5 hours and 30 minutes depending on the outlet.

Toyota Century SUV price, India launch

Coming to the pricing, the Toyota Century SUV costs roughly Rs 1.41 crore. The vehicle is available for purchase in Japan, at the moment. The India launch of the Century SUV is unclear. However, if Toyota plans its India launch, we may get to know in the coming months. Toyota has been launching its luxury vehicles in the country such as the recent Lexus LM MPV and Vellfire.

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Kushaq and Slavia special edition India price

Kushaq Onyx Plus will be exclusively available in Candy White and Carbon Steel colours and will be priced at Rs 11,59,000. It gets manual transmission only whereas the Slavia Ambition Plus will be available in both- manual as well as automatic transmission. Slavia Ambition Plus will be available in Tornado Red, Candy White, Brilliant Silver, Carbon Steel, Crystal Blue, Crystal Blue with Black Roof, Carbon Steel with Black Roof, and Lava Blue colours and it is priced at Rs 12,49,000 for manual transmission and Rs 13,79,000 for automatic transmission.

Kushaq and Slavia special edition specifications

Skoda Kushaq special edition comes with a 1.0 TSI engine that produces a peak power of 115hp and is paired with six-speed manual transmission whereas the Skoda Slavia special edition also gets the same engine, but it is available in both- manual as well as automatic transmission.

Both cars are based on the MQB-A0-IN platform and have earned a full five-star rating in the Global Car Assessment Programme for adults and children.

Meanwhile, Tata Motor has unveiled its 2023 Tata Nexon facelift in India recently. The company has started the pre-booking on the Tata Nexon facelift in India and it will officially launch the 2023 Tata Nexon EV facelifts on September 14. Interested buyers can head over to Tata Motors’ official website or their nearest Tata Motors showroom in India to pre-book the SUV ahead of its launch.

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Volvo C40 Recharge specifications and features

The C40 Recharge is pretty much an SUV at its heart with the front design akin to the XC40 Recharge. There’s a different story on the back. It has a redesigned tailgate. Overall, design-wise, the C40 Recharge boasts a closed-off grille, sharp rear windscreen, twin spoilers, and signature tail lights. The headlamps now have the Pixel LED technology, which is the first for a Volvo car in India.

It stands on 19-inch alloy wheels with a wheelbase of 2702mm. The EV has 171 mm ground clearance and a boot space of 412 litres. Furthermore, it has 31 litres of front storage a.k.a Frunk. As for performance, it has 408 hp power and 660Nm torque. It can go from 0 to 100 kms in 4.7 seconds. Inside, there’s a 78 kWh battery that is claimed to offer 530 kms of range.

The 5-seater vehicle has a 12.3-inch Driver Display and a 9.0-inch portrait touchscreen. There’s an Android-based infotainment system with access to several apps via the Google Play Store. It has pre-installed Google Maps and comes with Google Assistant.

The interior of the EV has no sign of leather, yet it offers a luxurious experience. Volvo has used recycled materials for the upholstery and carpets. There’s a large panoramic sunroof that lets in natural light. It has tinted glass for protection from glare and UV radiation.

Volvo has also offered Cabin smart storage for keeping water bottles, gym bags, phones, laptops, and take-away food. Moreover, there’s a Harman Kardon sound system, dual-zone climate control, ADAS tech, and other sets of features.

The all-new pure electric’s introductory ex-showroom price is Rs 61,25,000. When compared to the XC40 Recharge, the C40 Recharge is pricier by 4.35 lakh.

The Volvo C40 Recharge is the surely more premium electric SUV between the two and that’s not just by considering the pricing but also by the features.

It also comes in six different colorways – Crystal White, Onyx Black, Fusion Red, Cloud Blue, Sage Green, and Fjord Blue.

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The Ioniq 5 N, first unveiled at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed in Great Britain in July, comes with an 84 kWh battery pack and can accelerate from zero to 100 kph in 3.4 seconds, the company said in a statement.

The new model represents a new segment of driver-focused high-performance EVs since it boasts advanced cornering and racetrack capabilities as an everyday sportscar, reports Yonhap news agency.

It is priced at $58,000 (Rs 48L) after individual consumption taxes and tax benefits given to environment-friendly vehicles. It can travel about 350 kms on a single charge, the statement said.

Ioniq 5 N combines the standard Ioniq 5 model’s electric global modular platform (E-GMP) with N’s motorsport-bred technologies. E-GMP is Hyundai Motor Group’s dedicated EV platform.

Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 are built on the E-GMP platform, with the same platform-based Ioniq 7 set to be released next year.

Hyundai’s independent Genesis brand’s GV60 SUV, and its smaller affiliate Kia Corp.’s EV6 and EV9 SUVs also share the E-GMP platform.

The maker of Sonata sedans and Santa Fe SUVs plans to invest 109.4 trillion won by 2032 to secure a leading position in the global future mobility market, while aiming to sell 1 million pure electric models by 2030.

Hyundai’s first dedicated EV factory, the 300,000-unit-a-year Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America in Georgia, the U.S., is under construction with a goal to start operations in the second half of 2024.

Another EV-dedicated plant is being built in Korea with the aim of starting production in 2025.

The N models bring full performance capability to daily driving, while the N Line brings performance-inspired elements to base model vehicles. The N Line models sit between Hyundai’s high-performance N brand and the general Hyundai brand.

— IANS

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