Automotive – Fun Publish https://www.funpublish.com Latest Trending News, Breaking News, Entertainment, Food, Automotive, Movies, Stories and Lifestyle Wed, 08 Jan 2025 04:38:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.funpublish.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cropped-favicon-32x32.jpg Automotive – Fun Publish https://www.funpublish.com 32 32 Land Rover To Locally Assemble Cars In India https://www.funpublish.com/land-rover-to-locally-assemble-cars-in-india-2/ https://www.funpublish.com/land-rover-to-locally-assemble-cars-in-india-2/#respond Wed, 08 Jan 2025 04:38:23 +0000 https://www.funpublish.com/?p=731 Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced that they will locally assemble the flagship Range Rover and Range Rover Sport SUVs in India. India is now the first country outside of the UK to manufacture Land Rover cars. Prices of Range Rover and Range Rover Sport will go down significantly as both SUVs will now be assembled in India, bringing down the taxes.

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR)

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will now assemble Range Rover and Range Rover Sport in India at Land Rover’s Pune manufacturing plant. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is already locally assembling other models such as Range Rover Velar, Range Rover Evoque, and Land Rover Discovery.

However, the prices of the flagship Range Rover and Range Rover Sport have gone down as the new Range Rover will start from Rs 2.36 crore and the Range Rover Sport will start from Rs 1.4 crore, both ex-showroom prices.

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) India

Back in 2011, JLR signed a contract with Tata Motors to manufacture JLR cars at Tata Motor’s Chakan plant in Pune. While all cars of Land Rover will now be assembled in India, JLR won’t be assembling the Defender in India.

The Land Rover Defender is JLR’s best-selling car in India with over 1315 units sold since its launch. However, the Defender will continue to get fully imported.

JLR sold over 400 units of the new Range Rover in FY2024. The Range Rover is one of the most expensive cars in India. The higher trim and LWB variant of the Range Rover costs over 4 crore, on-road price in Mumbai.

JLR has also announced the opening of ‘Range Rover House’ on the outskirts of Mumbai, Alibaug. Range Rover House is a concept where customers can experience modern luxury and customize the cars according to their preferences. The Range Rover House will display ‘Made In India’ Range Rover and Range Rover Sport.

Flagship Range Rover SUV

The Range Rover is a pinnacle of luxury. It serves all purposes – an extremely opulent cabin, plush ride, and on the other hand, is a likewise capable off-roader.

The new ‘Made in India’ flagship Range Rover 3.0-liter diesel HSE LWB variant is priced at Rs 2.36 crore while the 3.0-litre petrol Autobiography LWB is priced at Rs 2.60 crore, ex-showrooms. The new ‘Made in India’ Range Rover now costs Rs 44 lakh and Rs 56 lakh less than the fully imported SUV.

The ‘Made in India’ Range Rover will be offered with two engine options – the 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol producing 392hp and 550Nm, and the 3.0-litre six-cylinder diesel producing 345hp and 700Nm.

Range Rover Sport SUV

Range Rover Sport is the slighter version of the flagship Range Rover SUV. still, the Range Rover Sport is one of the most attractive and powerful cars in the market. JLR sold over 400 units of Range Rover Sport in FY2024.

The fully imported Range Rover Sport cost between Rs 1.69 crore and Rs 2.80 crore, ex-showrooms. It was quite expensive.

Now, the ‘Made in India’ Range Rover Sport petrol variant and 3.0-litre diesel variant are priced at Rs 1.40 crore, ex-showroom. The ‘Made in India’ Range Rover Sport gets a price cut by 30 lakh for both variants.

The ‘Made in India’ Range Rover Sport will also be offered with the same 392hp, 3.0-litre petrol and 345hp, 3.0-litre diesel engines; the 4.4-litre V8 SV Edition will continue to be an import.

Deliveries of both SUVs the flagship Range Rover and Range Rover Sport have commenced in India. customers are overjoyed with the prices going down. However, the Land Rover Defender is the most popular and desiring car in India right now. Potential buyers of Defender will hope for JLR to locally assemble the Defender too.

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New Audi Q8 Launched In India https://www.funpublish.com/new-audi-q8-launched-in-india-2/ https://www.funpublish.com/new-audi-q8-launched-in-india-2/#respond Tue, 07 Jan 2025 12:14:26 +0000 https://www.funpublish.com/?p=729 Audi India has launched their flagship SUV the Audi Q8 in the country. The new Audi Q8 has been launched with an introductory price of 1.17 crore. It retains the 340hp, 3.0-litre V6 engine that produces 340hp and 500Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 100kmph in just 5.6 seconds with a top speed of 250kmph.

  1. The new Audi Q8 does not come with air suspension
  2. The new Audi Q8 gets Matrix LED headlights and ADAS suite
  3. The new Audi Q8 continues 340hp, 3.0-litre V6 engine
  4. The new Audi Q8 is 10 lakh more expensive than the outgoing model

New Audi Q8 exterior

The new Audi Q8 comes with eight exterior paints: Vicuna Beige, Mythos Black, Samurai Gray, Glacier White, Satellite Silver, Waitomo Blue, Sakhir Gold, and Tamarind Brown.

The major changes on the new Audi Q8 are extensive usage of black elements, replacing chrome with gloss black finishes across the grille, Audi rings, and various trim pieces. It also gets new HD Matrix LED headlights. At the rear, the new Audi Q8 gets connected to LED tail lamps with OLED technology.

New Audi Q8 interior

There are no major changes in the interior of the new Audi Q8. It looks the same as the outgoing model. But the dashboard, upholstery, stitching, and trims get new refreshed colors. The new Audi Q8 comes with a head-up display, heated and ventilated front seats, 17 17-speaker Bang & Olufsen music system, a panoramic sunroof, a 10.1-inch unit for touchscreen, a 12.3-inch driver’s display, 8.6-inch climate control screen, wireless Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto.

The new Audi Q8 is available with several airbags, front and rear parking sensors, electronic stability control, 360-degree camera, and park assist.

New Audi Q8 price

The New Audi Q8 55 TFSI Quattro is launched with an ex-showroom price of 1.17 crore. It is currently priced at 1.39 crore, on-road price in Mumbai. The new facelifted Audi Q8 is over 10 lakh more expensive than the outgoing model.

New Audi Q8 rivals

The New Audi Q8 55 TFSI Quattro is a five-seater luxury SUV. It rivals the five-seater BMW X5, Mercedes Benz GLE, and Range Rover Velar. It also rivals the seven-seater Mercedes GLS and BMW X7.

Audi Q8 55 TFSI quattro 1.39 crore, on-road price in Mumbai
BMW X5 40 I M Sports 1.30 crore, on-road price in Mumbai
BMW X7 40 I M Sports 1.54 crore, on-road price in Mumbai
Mercedes Benz GLE 4 Matic 1.39 crore, on-road price in Mumbai
Mercedes Benz GLS 4 Matic 1.57 crore, on-road price in Mumbai
Volvo XC90 1.20 crore, on-road price in Mumbai
Range Rover Velar 1.06 crore, on-road price in Mumbai
Land Rover Defender 110 1.23 crore, on-road price in Mumbai
Audi Q7 Technology 1.16 crore, on-road price in Mumbai

 

Besides the new Audi Q8, Audi India has also launched the Audi Q7 SUV. However, buyers in India would want to wait for Audi to launch the RS Q8 variant in India. Audi has several cars in the pipeline to launch in 2025 in India.

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New Mercedes Benz SL 55 AMG Unveiled https://www.funpublish.com/new-mercedes-benz-sl-55-amg-unveiled-2/ https://www.funpublish.com/new-mercedes-benz-sl-55-amg-unveiled-2/#respond Sat, 04 Jan 2025 05:05:50 +0000 https://www.funpublish.com/?p=718 Mercedes Benz has finally revealed the new SL 55 AMG. It is Mercedes Benz’s one of the most desirable cars. The SL 55 AMG is a two-seater sports convertible car with an AMG engine. The SL 55 AMG is sold globally and the new model has been launched in India.

New Mercedes Benz SL 55 AMG

Mercedes Benz India has launched the new SL 55 AMG at Rs 2.35 crore, ex-showroom price. It is quite expensive as it features an AMG engine. The SL 55 AMG comes through the CBU route and has 2+2 seating with a fabric rooftop.

The new SL 55 AMG measures 4,705mm long, 1,915mm wide, and has a height of 1,359mm. It has a wheelbase of 117mm.

Mercedes Benz India has said that all units of SL 55 AMG that arrived in India are already sold. Customers booked the car even before its launch. The SL 55 AMG will be available for potential customers from next year.

The SL 55 AMG is the seventh generation of the SL series. The SL has replaced Mercedes Benz’s S-Class cabriolet that sold a year ago. The new SL gets the ‘55’ AMG name back.

Mercedes Benz SL 55 AMG Powertrain

The new Mercedes Benz SL 55 AMG is powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbo, V8 petrol engine that produces 476hp and 700Nm and comes mated to a 9-speed automatic gearbox, which leads power to all four wheels via Merc’s 4Matic+ system. The new SL 55 AMG can sprint from 0 to 100 in 3.9 seconds.

Mercedes Benz SL 55 AMG Exterior

The new SL 55 AMG comes with a new stylish exterior look. It gets a large Panamericana front grille, angular LED headlight, a heavily raked windscreen, a long bonnet with two power domes, quad exhausts, 20-inch alloy wheels, and 21-inch alloy wheels.

The SL 55 AMG comes with eight exterior paint schemes: Obsidian black, Selenite grey, Hyper blue, Alpine grey, Patagonia red bright, Opalite white bright, Spectral blue magno, and Monza grey magno. It also gets three fabric rooftop paint schemes: Dark red, Grey, and Black.

Mercedes Benz SL 55 AMG Interior

The new Mercedes Benz SL 55 AMG gets the same dashboard as the S-Class and C-Class. It comes with an 11.9-inch vertically oriented touchscreen. The touchscreen can be adjusted to sit at angles between 12deg and 32deg. The touchscreen runs the latest generation of Mercedes’ MBUX operating system. The touchscreen comes paired with a 12.3-inch LCD driver display and an optional heads-up display behind the AMG twin-spoke steering wheel.

Mercedes Benz offers five interior upholstery options: Sienna brown Nappa leather, Truffle brown Nappa, Black Nappa leather and microfibre with red stitching, Black Nappa leather, leather and Black Nappa leather and microfibre with yellow stitching.

The new SL 55 AMG has several features such as wireless charging, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, 360-degree camera, reverse and front parking sensors, a Burmester sound system, and many more.

Mercedes Benz SL 55 AMG Price and Rivals

The Mercedes Benz SL 55 AMG is priced at Rs 2.89 crore, on-road price in Mumbai. It presently has no rival in India until Porsche relaunches its 911 Carrera S Cabriolet in India.

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New Mercedes Benz GLC Launched In India https://www.funpublish.com/new-mercedes-benz-glc-launched-in-india/ https://www.funpublish.com/new-mercedes-benz-glc-launched-in-india/#respond Sat, 28 Dec 2024 10:32:57 +0000 https://www.funpublish.com/?p=490 The GLC SUV is Mercedes Benz India’s highest-selling car in India. The GLC and E-Class enjoy a huge fan following in India because both Mercedes cars are not excessively priced. Mercedes Benz has launched the all-new second-generation GLC in India with an introductory price of Rs 73.5 lakh, ex-showroom, India.

New Mercedes Benz GLC

The new Mercedes Benz GLC made its global debut last year. It has launched in India at Rs 73.5 for the 300 4Matic petrol engine and Rs 74.5 lakh for the 220d 4Matic diesel engine. Both engines get a 48V mild-hybrid engine.

The new Mercedes Benz GLC comes with a new exterior design, new interior design, and new upgraded features. Mercedes Benz India has said that they have already received over 1,800 bookings for the new GLC. Deliveries of the same will commence from next week.

New Mercedes Benz GLC Powertrain

The GLC gets two trims and two engine options, petrol and diesel.

The petrol variant is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that makes 258hp and 400Nm of torque while the diesel variant is powered by a 2.0-litre diesel engine that produces 197hp and 440Nm of torque. Both engines come paired with a 9-speed automatic gearbox and Mercedes Benz’s 4Matic all-wheel-drive system. Both engines are mated with a 48V mid-hybrid system.

New Mercedes Benz GLC Exterior

The new GLC is longer than before. It measures 4,716mm in length, has a wheelbase of 2,888mm, and is 1.890 in width. The new GLC has a boot space of 620 litres.

The new GLC is more stylish than its outgoing model. It gets a new larger grille with a giant three-pointed Mercedes star logo. It gets new headlights connected to the grille. It also gets new 19-inch alloy wheels. It also gets new taillights similar to the Mercedes Benz C-Class. It also gets new stylish rear bumpers completed in a chrome finish.

New Mercedes Benz GLC Interior

The main highlight of the GLC is the new giant infotainment system and a new dashboard, similar to the C-Class. It now gets an 11.9-inch portrait-style touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. The HVAC buttons and other control buttons are now connected to the touchscreen. It has features such as ventilated and heated seats, seat memory functions, 64-colour ambient lighting, a panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera, wireless charging, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and more.

However, the new GLC misses out on an ADAS Suite. But gets plenty of safety features such as blind spot assist, active lane keep assist, attention assist, active parking sensors, active brake assist, seven airbags, front and rear sensors, and more.

New Mercedes Benz GLC Prices and Rivals

Mercedes Benz GLC 300 4Matic Petrol: Rs 90.16 lakh, on-road price in Mumbai

Mercedes Benz GLC 220d 4Matic Diesel: Rs 92.91 lakh, on-road price in Mumbai

The new Mercedes Benz GLC continues to rival the likes of Audi Q5, Volvo XC 60, Lexus NX, BMW X5, Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover Discovery, and Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Mercedes Benz GLC stands out as the winner among its competitors.

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New Ferrari Roma Spider Unveiled https://www.funpublish.com/new-ferrari-roma-spider-unveiled/ https://www.funpublish.com/new-ferrari-roma-spider-unveiled/#respond Sat, 28 Dec 2024 04:27:19 +0000 https://www.funpublish.com/?p=480 Ferrari has finally revealed the all-new Ferrari Roma Spider. The Ferrari Roma Spider is the brand’s latest entry-level convertible car that will be sold globally. It is Ferrari’s first soft-top car since the Ferrari F430 Spider was retired in 2010. The new Ferrari Roma Spider is set to launch in India soon.

New Ferrari Roma Spider

The new Ferrari Roma Spider officially replaces the Ferrari Portofino M in its global supercar line-up. The new Ferrari Roma Spider comes with a new stylish exterior design and carries the same carbon fiber tub as the Roma coupe. It weighs more than the Roma Coupe.

The new Ferrari Roma Spider gets the same engine as the Roma Coupe. It is powered by a 3.9-litre, 620hp twin-turbocharged V8 engine.

It gets new adaptive LED headlamps with integrated, horizontally-mounted LED DRLs, quad-LED tail lights, and a rear spoiler.

In the inner, it gets a 16-inch curved display with a fully digital instrument console, a three-spoke steering wheel, and a free-standing touchscreen infotainment. The side passenger gets a separate display screen.

The new Ferrari Roma is scheduled to launch in 2025 in India. It will most likely be priced above 4 crores, ex-showroom price, in India.

Ferrari recently launched the Ferrari Purosangue which is considered the best Ferrari car ever and one of the best supercars sold worldwide. The Ferrari Purosangue is sold out in India till 2026. It is one of the most expensive cars in India.

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Maruti Suzuki Launches New Facelifted Swift https://www.funpublish.com/maruti-suzuki-launches-new-facelifted-swift/ https://www.funpublish.com/maruti-suzuki-launches-new-facelifted-swift/#respond Fri, 27 Dec 2024 15:17:06 +0000 https://www.funpublish.com/?p=476 Maruti Suzuki has launched the all-new facelifted Swift in India. The new facelifted Swift looks the same as the outgoing model. But it has new stylish elements placed on the exterior. Maruti Suzuki has launched the new Swift at an introductory price of Rs 6.49 lakh.

New Facelifted Swift Variants and Prices

The new Maruti Suzuki facelifted Swift comes in five trims: LXI, VXI, VXI (O), ZXI, and ZXI Plus.

(All prices on-road in Mumbai)

  • Swift LXI: Rs 7.60 lakh
  • Swift VXI: Rs 8.52 lakh
  • Swift VXI (O): Rs 8.83 lakh
  • Swift VXI AMT: Rs 9.04 crore
  • Swift VXI CNG: Rs 9.24 lakh
  • Swift VXI (O) AMT: Rs 9.35 lakh
  • Swift VXI (O) CNG: Rs 9.54 lakh
  • Swift ZXI: Rs 9.66 lakh
  • Swift ZXI AMT: Rs 10.18 lakh
  • Swift ZXI Plus: Rs 10.46 lakh
  • Swift ZXI Plus Dual Tone: Rs 10.63 lakh
  • Swift ZXI Plus AMT: Rs 10.98 lakh
  • Swift ZXI Plus Dual Tone AMT: Rs 11.15 lakh

New Swift is 40,000 to 50,000 more expensive than the outgoing model. It is more expensive than most of its rivals.

New Facelifted Swift Powertrain

The new facelifted Swift is powered by the new Z Series engine that comes with a 5-speed manual and 5-speed automatic transmission. It produces 82hp and 112 Nm of torque. The new Swift delivers 25.75kpl of mileage with the automatic transmission and 24.8kpl of mileage with the manual.

New Facelifted Swift Exterior, Interior, and Features

The new facelifted Swift gets nine exterior paint schemes with two dual-tone exterior paints.

As mentioned before, the new Swift looks the same from the outside as the previous model. But it has a few minor changes. It gets new front bumpers, a reshaped grille, redesigned headlights and fog lights, new door handles, new alloy wheels, and new C-shaped tail lights. The new Swift is the same in measurement.

In the inner, the new facelifted Swift borrows the dashboard design and infotainment system from Maruti’s Baleno and Fronx. It features the 9-inch touchscreen infotainment that is already seen in several Maruti cars. It also gets new AC vents, new HVAC buttons, and a new 4.2-inch digital MID system.

The new Swift is offering several new features such as wireless charging, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, rear AC vents, LED fog lamps, folding wing mirrors, auto climate control, push-button start/stop, steering-mounted controls, a rear camera, and power-adjustable, cruise control, and a rear camera. The new Swift gets six airbags, ISOFIX anchors, front and rear parking sensors, and a hill hold assist.

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Tata Harrier Facelift Launched In India https://www.funpublish.com/tata-harrier-facelift-launched-in-india/ https://www.funpublish.com/tata-harrier-facelift-launched-in-india/#respond Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:13:41 +0000 https://www.funpublish.com/?p=469 Tata Motors has launched the much-awaited facelifted Tata Harrier. The Harrier SUV is Tata’s one of the most popular and highest-selling vehicles in India. Tata has launched the new generation Harrier at a starting price of Rs 15.49 lakh, ex-showroom. The new Harrier comes with a new exterior design, new interior, and new features.

Tata Harrier Facelift Variant and Prices

The new Tata Harrier gets four trims: Smart, Pure, Adventure, and Fearless

(All prices on-road in Mumbai)

  • Harrier Smart: Rs 18.36 lakh
  • Harrier Smart (O): Rs 18.96 lakh
  • Harrier Pure: Rs 20.17 lakh
  • Harrier Pure (O): Rs 20.77 lakh
  • Harrier Pure Plus: Rs 22.21 lakh
  • Harrier Pure Plus (S): Rs 22.257 lakh
  • Harrier Pure Plus (S) Dark Edition: Rs 22.93 lakh
  • Harrier Pure Plus AT: Rs 23.17 lakh
  • Harrier Adventure: Rs 23.41 lakh
  • Harrier Pure Plus (S) AT: Rs 23.77 lakh
  • Harrier Pure Plus (S) Dark Edition AT: Rs 24.13 lakh
  • Harrier Adventure Plus: Rs 25.42 lakh
  • Harrier Adventure Plus Dark Edition: Rs 26.03 lakh
  • Harrier Adventure Plus A: Rs 26.64 lakh
  • Harrier Adventure Plus AT: Rs 27.12 lakh
  • Harrier Fearless Dual Tone: Rs 27.61 lakh
  • Harrier Adventure Plus Dark Edition AT: Rs 27.73 lakh
  • Harrier Fearless Dark Edition: Rs 28.21 lakh
  • Harrier Adventure Plus A AT: Rs 28.33 lakh
  • Harrier Fearless Dual Tone AT: Rs 29.30 lakh
  • Harrier Fearless Plus Dual Tone: Rs 29.42 lakh
  • Harrier Fearless Dark Edition AT: Rs 29.91 lakh
  • Harrier Fearless Plus Dark Edition: Rs 30.03 lakh
  • Harrier Fearless Plus Dual Tone AT: Rs 31.12 lakh
  • Harrier Fearless Plus Dark Edition: Rs 31.72 lakh

Tata Harrier Facelift Powertrain

The new Tata Harrier retains its old engine. It continues to be powered by a 2.0-litre diesel engine which produces 170hp, 350Nm of torque. The engine is paired with a 6-speed manual or automatic gearbox. The new Harrier gets three drive modes: Normal, Rough, and Wet.

The new Tata Harrier comes in manual and automatic transmission with four trims: Smart, Pure, Adventure, and Fearless. The automatic transmission is provided from the Adventure Plus trim onwards.

Tata Harrier Facelift Exterior

From the rear and side, the new Harrier looks the same as the outgoing model. The major changes are in front. The new Harrier gets a new stylish grille and split headlight design with a full-width LED light bar placed above the grille. It also gets new 18-inch and 19-inch alloy wheels. At the rear, the new Harrier gets new LED lighting, and the rest of the elements stay the same.

The new Harrier gets six exterior paint schemes: Ash Grey, Lunar White, Pebble Grey, Sunlit Yellow, Seaweed Green, and Coral Red. There is a special Dark Edition with Oberon dark colour scheme.

Tata Harrier Facelift Interior

There are several changes in the interior of the new Harrier. It now gets a new 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen for entry-level variants and a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen for higher variants. It also comes with a touch-based panel for the HVAC controls in the middle. It also has a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a new steering wheel with a stylish Tata logo, a new drive selector for automatic variants, a panoramic sunroof, a 360-degree camera, wireless charging, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 10-speaker JBL-tuned sound system, dual-zone climate control, and several more features.

All Tata cars including the new Harrier are known for the best safety standards. The new Harrier gets an ADAS Suite and safety features such as seven airbags, three-point seat belts with reminders for all passengers, hill hold control, and more.

Tata Harrier Facelift Rivals

The new Tata Harrier continues to rival the likes of Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, Mahindra XUV 700, Hyundai Tucson, Toyota Innova, Toyota Innova Hycross and Jeep Meridian.

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New Jeep Grand Cherokee Launched In India https://www.funpublish.com/new-jeep-grand-cherokee-launched-in-india/ https://www.funpublish.com/new-jeep-grand-cherokee-launched-in-india/#comments Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:08:38 +0000 https://www.funpublish.com/?p=460 The new Jeep Grand Cherokee comes in a major facelifted version. The new Jeep Grand Cherokee is completely different from the previous generation model. The new Jeep Grand Cherokee has been launched worldwide and it has finally made its debut in India. The Grand Cherokee is Jeep’s flagship SUV in India. In the US, Jeep offers Grand Cherokee L which is the bigger version of the car.

New Jeep Grand Cherokee

The new Jeep Grand Cherokee is launched with a starting price of Rs 77.5 lakh, ex-showroom. Jeep India has said that they are going to hike the prices of all models in the coming months. The previous generation Jeep Grand Cherokee was launched at Rs 65 lakh, ex-showroom. Also, the previous generation Jeep Grand Cherokee was imported to India, whereas the current generation Jeep Grand Cherokee is locally assembled in India.

After North America, India is the first market for Jeep where the new Grand Cherokee is getting assembled.

The new Jeep Grand Cherokee rivals plenty of luxury cars priced in the same range.

New Jeep Grand Cherokee Powertrain

The previous generation Jeep Grand Cherokee was offered in petrol and diesel variants but the new generation Jeep Grand Cherokee is only offered in a single petrol variant.

The new Grand Cherokee is powered by a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that produces 272hp of power and 400Nm of peak torque. The engine comes paired with an 8-speed automatic gearbox. It sends power to all four wheels. The new Grand Cherokee gets Snow, Auto, Sports, Mud, and Sand drive modes.

New Jeep Grand Cherokee Exterior

The new Jeep Grand Cherokee gets a completely new exterior design. It is more bulky and more stylish than the previous generation model. In fact, the new Grand Cherokee resembles the Jeep Grand Wagoneer that is sold outside of India. The new Grand Cherokee gets a seven-slat grille lined by sleek LED headlamps and a bumper down below with wide side and central air intakes. At the rear, it gets LED tail lamps with a chunky rear bumper.

New Jeep Grand Cherokee Interior and Features

The new Jeep Grand Cherokee has a new interior design with several new features. It gets a 10.1-inch touchscreen with HVAC controls below. Jeep is also offering a 10.1-inch screen embedded in the dashboard for the front passenger. It gets features like a 360-degree camera, a panoramic sunroof, reclining seats, rear seat entertainment screens, ventilated front seats, a powered tailgate, a 10.25-inch fully digital instrument cluster, a 10-inch head-up display, a wireless charging pad, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, and leather upholstery.

In India, the Jeep Grand Cherokee comes as a five-seater SUV, whereas it is being offered in three-row and seven seats in the US.

New Jeep Grand Cherokee Price and Rivals

The new Jeep Grand Cherokee, Limited (O) 4×4 variant is priced at Rs 80.24 lakh, on-road price in Mumbai.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee directly rivals the likes of the Mercedes Benz GLE, BMW X5, Range Rover Velar, Mercedes Benz GLC, and Volvo XC 60.

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New BMW X1 Launched In India https://www.funpublish.com/new-bmw-x1-launched-in-india/ https://www.funpublish.com/new-bmw-x1-launched-in-india/#respond Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:00:53 +0000 https://www.funpublish.com/?p=457 The X1 SUV is BMW’s most affordable car in India. The X1 enjoys a huge fan following in India due to its low pricing and BMW badge. Now, BMW India has launched the new and third generation BMW X1 in India. The new X1 comes in petrol and diesel variants. It gets a new design, new interior, new features, and looks larger than the outgoing model.

New BMW X1

BMW India has introduced the all-new BMW with an introductory price of Rs 45.90 lakh for the petrol variant and Rs 47.90 lakh for the diesel variant, both prices ex-showroom. BMW India has started the booking for the new X1 with a booking amount of Rs 50,000. Deliveries are expected to begin from next week.

New BMW X1 Prices

BMW X1 sDrive 18i M Sport: Rs 59.22 lakh, on-road price in Mumbai

BMW X1 sDrive 18d M Sport: Rs 64.09 lakh, on-road price in Mumbai

New BMW X1 Powertrain

The new BMW X1 comes in petrol and diesel engines. The petrol engine is powered by a 1.5-litre, three-cylinder unit that produces 136hp and 230Nm of torque. It is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. The diesel engine is powered by a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder unit producing 150hp and 360Nm of torque. It is paired with a 7-speed torque converter automatic transmission.

New BMW X1 Exterior

As mentioned before, the new BMW X1 is bigger than the previous BMW X1. It is 53mm longer, 24mm wider, and 44mm taller than the previous model. The wheelbase has been increased by 22mm. The new BMW X1 comes with a bigger BMW signature grille. It gets new L-shaped Daytime Running Lamps, flush door handles, and new shinier headlamps. The new X1 has 18-inch alloy wheels. Both variants of the BMW X1 get the BMW M Sport design.

New BMW X1 Interior

The new BMW X1 retains BMW’s signature curved display that is available in every BMW car. The new X1 gets features like a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10.70-inch infotainment screen, a wireless Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto, a panoramic sunroof, adaptive LED headlights, 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, a connected car tech, dual-zone AC, 360-degree Camera, ambient lighting, automatic tailgate operation and parking assist feature.

The new BMW X1 gets M Sport customized front seats. However, it misses out on the ADAS Suite.

In India, the new BMW X1 continues to rival the likes of Mercedes Benz GLA and Audi Q3.

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New Toyota Pickup Truck Launched In India https://www.funpublish.com/new-toyota-pickup-truck-launched-in-india/ https://www.funpublish.com/new-toyota-pickup-truck-launched-in-india/#respond Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:14:40 +0000 https://www.funpublish.com/?p=454 Toyota has introduced a new pickup truck for the Indian market. The Toyota Hilux pickup truck that is sold worldwide has now made its debut in India. Toyota’s Hilux is one of the bestselling and most popular pickup trucks, outside India. Toyota has launched the Hilux in India at an introductory price of Rs 33.99 lakh.

New Toyota Hilux

The Toyota Hilux is locally assembled in India; hence the price tag is not excessive. The Toyota Hilux is launched in three variants, Standard MT, High MT, and High AT. The Toyota Hilux is locally assembled at Toyota India’s plant in Karnataka. In India, the Toyota Hilux directly rivals the Isuzu D-max V-Cross.

New Toyota Hilux Powertrain

The new Toyota Hilux is powered by a 2.8-litre, four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine that produces 204hp and 420Nm. The engine comes mated with a 7-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic gearbox. The similar engine is used in Toyota’s Fortuner which has been India’s one of the most iconic and highest selling car for several decades. All variants of Hilux are available in 4×4 configuration in India. The Hilux is built on the same IMV platform as the Toyota Innova and Toyota Fortuner.

New Toyota Hilux Exterior

On the exterior front, Toyota Hilux looks like a rough super pickup truck. The front chrome grille is jointed with LED headlamps. The front bumper is stylish and resembles Toyota Fortuner. The Hilux is beefy and looks quite big from side and rear. It has 18-inch alloy wheels.

The new Toyota Hilux comes in five exterior paints: White Pearl CS, Silver Metallic, Super White, Emotional Red, and Gray Metallic.

The Hilux measures 5,325mm in length, 1,855mm in width, and 1,815mm in height with a wheelbase of 3,085mm. The Hilux is longer and wider as compared to its rival in India, the Isuzu D-Max.

New Toyota Hilux Interior

The dashboard of Hilux is different from other cars but the buttons and a few interior details resembles with Fortuner. The Hilux borrows steering wheel, touchscreen, climate control buttons, and instrument cluster from the Fortuner.

The new Hilux gets features such as wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 360-degree camera, electrochromic inside rear-view mirror, tyre angle monitor, seven airbags, front and rear parking sensors, active traction control, dual-zone climate control, all-LED headlamps, daytime running lamps and turn indicators, and 8.0-inch infotainment screen.

The Toyota Hilux misses out on the ADAS Suite.

New Toyota Hilux India

There is a huge interest in the Toyota Hilux pickup truck in India. Indian customers are slightly moving towards owning a big and luxury pickup truck.

The Toyota Hilux is over 10 – 12 more expensive than its rival Isuzu D-Max. Despite this, Toyota India has received healthy bookings for the new Hilux.

There are only two pickup trucks sold in India: The Toyota Hilux and the Isuzu D-Max V-Cross.

New Toyota Hilux Prices

Hilux Standard 4×4 MT: Rs 37.08 lakh, on-road price in Mumbai

Hilux High 4×4 MT: Rs 45.19 lakh, on-road price in Mumbai

Hilux High 4×4 AT: Rs 45.19 lakh, on-road price in Mumbai

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