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Kia Sonet 2024 Facelift Expected Price Range With Logic (Updated)

December 21, 2023

by Car Bima with No Comment Insurance Todays

Update (Dec 21, 2023): After carefully analysing the brochure and variant wise features of the Sonet 2024, we have updated the expected prices of the Sonet facelift. Please note that these are our estimations based on the information available as of December 21, 2023. We’re not expecting to modify these prices anymore. So, you can consider this as the final revision from our side to the Sonet 2024 expected prices.

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2024 Kia Sonet Facelift Expected Price

As we saw with the Seltos facelift, we’re not expecting any significant price revisions. At the time of the launch, even the Seltos facelift didn’t add too much to the old Seltos price. Even with the addition of ADAS, dual-zone auto AC and a larger sunroof, the prices were only mildly higher than the older model.

We’re not expecting Kia to disrupt the market with the Sonet facelift either. So, we should see a marginal increase at best in the Sonet facelift’s prices over the outgoing model. However, we also have to keep in mind the feature revisions. Every single variant of the new Sonet gets a few extra features. The 2024 Sonet price expectation following table takes all of these factors into account:

2024 KIA SONET FACELIFT EXPECTED PRICE (EX-SHOWROOM)
Variant	1.2L Petrol MT	1.0L Turbo Petrol ACMT	1.0L Turbo Petrol Auto	1.5L Turbo Diesel MT	1.5L Diesel ACMT	1.5L Diesel Auto
HTE	₹8,00,000	–	–	₹10,00,000	–	–
HTK	₹9,00,000	–	–	₹11,00,000	–	–
HTK+	₹9,90,000	₹10,70,000	–	₹11,70,000	–	–
HTX	–	₹11,70,000	₹12,50,000	₹12,20,000	₹12,60,000	₹13,40,000
HTX+	–	₹13,00,000	–	₹13,50,000	₹13,80,000	–
GTX+	–	–	₹13,90,000	–	–	₹14,90,000
X-Line	–	–	₹14,00,000	–	–	₹15,00,000

The only notable thing here is that the Sonet facelift is getting a new diesel-manual powertrain, which wasn’t available earlier. This will help them keep the starting prices for Sonet diesel buyers under control as it won’t get the auto-clutch manual transmission.

Even with the addition of ADAS features in the 2024 Sonet top model shouldn’t increase the prices too much. We noted with the Seltos facelift that even with so many extra features in the top model, the launch prices still respected the Rs. 20.0 lakh price barrier. While Tata have already breached it with the Nexon diesel-automatic, we still expect Kia to mind it. Unlike Tata, we have seen sensible pricing from Kia in the past and we’re confident that even with the Sonet 2024, we should get a reasonable price tag for most of the variants.

Thus, we expect the Sonet 2024 facelift to cost between Rs. 8.0 lakh and Rs. 15.0 lakh (ex-showroom).

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Now, let’s evaluate each variant one by one to see how much it could cost. For this estimation, we’ll use the old Sonet’s prices as the baseline. Then, we’ll see the feature changes and add the appropriate perceived value for the features. Here, we’ll also take into account any other considerations like round figures and Kia’s historical pricing strategy to get to a final price. To know more about what you get extra with each variant of the new Sonet, visit the following link:

2024 Kia Sonet Facelift — Old Vs New — Most Detailed Comparison

2024 Kia Sonet HTE Expected Price Logic

In the base model, you get almost Rs. 35,000 worth of features but you also lose some basic features. Net, the new Sonet base model adds about Rs. 30,000 worth of features over the outgoing model. To keep the prices under Rs. 8.0 lakh, we expect Kia to ask for another Rs. 20,000 for this model.

As for the HTE diesel-manual, this powertrain is new for the Sonet. But the Sonet diesel-ACMT was earlier available for Rs. 9.95 lakh (ex-showroom). With the lack of auto-clutch manual, we can expect it to make up for the additional features and maintain a sub-Rs. 10.0 lakh starting price.

KIA SONET HTE PRICE EXPECTATION (Ex-Showroom)
Powertrain	Old Price	Difference	Exp. Price
1.5L turbo diesel-ACMT	Rs. 9.95 lakh	–	Not Available
Difference	Rs. 2.16 lakh		–
1.2L petrol-MT	Rs. 7.79 lakh	Rs. 21,000	Rs. 8.0 lakh
Difference	–		Rs. 2.0 lakh
1.5L turbo diesel-MT	Not Available	–	Rs. 10.0 lakh

Kia Sonet 2024 HTK Expected Price Logic

The HTK variant adds almost Rs. 40,000 worth of features. So, we’re expecting the new Sonet to deliver better value here by only asking for Rs. 30,000 more. This way, the petrol variants price will remain (barely) under Rs. 9.0 lakh while the diesel-manual can respect the Rs. 11.0 lakh psychological barrier.

Here again, the older 1.2L petrol to diesel price gap can remain at Rs. 2.0 lakh. The lack of auto-clutch (IMT) will help compensate for the costs of adding extra features.

KIA SONET HTK PRICE EXPECTATION (Ex-Showroom)
Powertrain	Old Price	Difference	Exp. Price
1.5L turbo diesel-ACMT	Rs. 10.69 lakh	–	Not Available
Difference	Rs. 1.99 lakh		–
1.2L petrol-MT	Rs. 8.70 lakh	Rs. 30,000	Rs. 9.0 lakh
Difference	–		Rs. 2.0 lakh
1.5L turbo diesel-MT	Not Available	–	Rs. 11.0 lakh

Kia Sonet Facelift HTK Plus Expected Price With Logic

The Sonet 2024 HTK Plus variant adds about Rs. 12,000 – 15,000 worth of features. But the price gap could be higher than that. The Sonet HTK Plus 1.2L petrol could cost Rs. 9.90 lakh and remain below the Rs. 10.0 lakh psychological barrier.

Meanwhile, the jump to the turbo petrol is easier to justify as it may only cost Rs. 80,000 more. Not only does it offer more power and better drivability, it does so without compromising on the fuel efficiency. Not to mention, the inclusion of auto-clutch manual transmission makes it almost as good as an automatic in crawling traffic.

This variant may maintain a turbo petrol to diesel price gap of Rs. 1.0 lakh. While it was only Rs. 90,000 before, we expect Kia to keep this variant a little pricey so that the jump to diesel-ACMT comes across as more reasonable. With this strategy, regardless of whether the buyer chooses HTK Plus diesel-MT or the HTX diesel-ACMT, Kia will stand to make a better profit.

KIA SONET HTK PLUS PRICE EXPECTATION (Ex-Showroom)
Powertrain	Old Price	Difference	Exp. Price
1.2L petrol-MT	Rs. 9.64 lakh	Rs. 26,000	Rs. 9.90 lakh
Difference	Rs. 85,000		Rs. 80,000
1.0L turbo petrol-ACMT	Rs. 10.49 lakh	Rs. 21,000	Rs. 10.70 lakh
Difference	Rs. 90,000		–
1.5L turbo diesel-ACMT	Rs. 11.39 lakh	–	Not Available
Difference	–		–
1.5L turbo diesel-MT	Not Available	–	Rs. 11.70 lakh

New Kia Sonet HTX Expected Price With Logic

The HTX variant of the Sonet 2024 could cost Rs. 11.70 lakh with the turbo petrol-ACMT powertrain. This price is Rs. 25,000 higher than before as it also gets almost Rs. 30,000 worth of additional features than before.

The gap from petrol-ACMT to petrol-automatic will be higher than before as it also gets some Rs. 25,000 – 30,000 worth of additional features. Similarly, these extra features are also available with the diesel-ACMT and diesel-automatic powertrains but not with the diesel-manual. This move will also encourage buyers to skip the diesel-MT and go with the diesel-ACMT for better value.

KIA SONET HTX PRICE EXPECTATION (Ex-Showroom)
Powertrain	Old Price	Difference	Exp. Price
1.0L turbo petrol-auto	Rs. 11.99 lakh	Rs. 51,000	Rs. 12.50 lakh
Difference	Rs. 44,000		Rs. 80,000
1.0L turbo petrol-ACMT	Rs. 11.45 lakh	Rs. 25,000	Rs. 11.70 lakh
Difference	Rs. 80,000		Rs. 90,000
1.5L turbo diesel-ACMT	Rs. 12.25 lakh	Rs. 35,000	Rs. 12.60 lakh
Difference	–		Rs. 40,000
1.5L turbo diesel-MT	Not Available	–	Rs. 12.20 lakh
Difference	–		Rs. 1.20 lakh
1.5L turbo diesel-auto	Rs. 13.05 lakh	Rs. 35,000	Rs. 13.40 lakh

Kia Sonet 2024 HTX Plus Expected Price With Logic

The HTX Plus variant of the Sonet facelift adds a little more than Rs. 25,000 worth of features. So, we’re also expecting the similar jump to reflect in the new prices.

KIA SONET HTX PLUS PRICE EXPECTATION (Ex-Showroom)
Powertrain	Old Price	Difference	Exp. Price
1.0L turbo petrol-ACMT	Rs. 12.75 lakh	Rs. 25,000	Rs. 13.0 lakh
Difference	Rs. 80,000		Rs. 80,000
1.5L turbo diesel-ACMT	Rs. 13.55 lakh	Rs. 25,000	Rs. 13.80 lakh
Difference	–		Rs. 30,000
1.5L turbo diesel-MT	Not Available	–	Rs. 13.50 lakh

Kia Sonet Facelift GTX Plus Expected Price With Logic

The GTX Plus variant is where you can expect to see some real fireworks. Because of the ADAS features, the value proposition just jumps through the roof. Since they are using cameras to enable ADAS, the cost of implementation is low. But, the real-world benefits are immense if it ends up working as intended.

We feel like this variant will offer a perceived value of almost Rs. 1.0 lakh with the ADAS features while costing only a little more. Keeping the prices per our expectations will also allow Kia to keep the GTX Plus variants under the psychological barrier of Rs. 14.0 lakh for the petrol-automatic and Rs. 15.0 lakh for the diesel-automatic.

KIA SONET GTX PLUS PRICE EXPECTATION (Ex-Showroom)
Powertrain	Old Price	Difference	Exp. Price
1.0L turbo petrol-ACMT	Rs. 13.09 lakh	–	Not Available
Difference	Rs. 70,000		–
1.0L turbo petrol-auto	Rs. 13.79 lakh	Rs. 11,000	Rs. 13.90 lakh
Difference	Rs. 80,000		Rs. 1.0 lakh
1.5L turbo diesel-auto	Rs. 14.69 lakh	Rs. 21,000	Rs. 14.90 lakh
Difference	Rs. 80,000		–
1.5L turbo diesel-ACMT	Rs. 13.89 lakh	–	Not Available

New Sonet 2024 X-Line Expected Price With Logic

With a Rs. 10,000 space for plough through, we can expect Kia to use it for the X-Line variants. It also adds a couple thousand rupees worth of features. So Rs. 10,000 jump from the GTX Plus is reasonable.

KIA SONET X-LINE PRICE EXPECTATION (Ex-Showroom)
Powertrain	Old Price	Difference	Exp. Price
1.0L turbo petrol-auto	Rs. 13.89 lakh	Rs. 11,000	Rs. 14.0 lakh
Difference	Rs. 1.0 lakh		Rs. 1.0 lakh
1.5L turbo diesel-auto	Rs. 14.89 lakh	Rs. 11,000	Rs. 15.0 lakh

Why 2024 Sonet Facelift Won’t Cost More Than Rs. 15.0 Lakh?

It’s worth noting that the Nexon was the first car in the B2-SUV space to blow through the Rs. 15.0 lakh psychological price barrier. It offers such poor value and feature distribution that we couldn’t recommend even a single variant of the car.

So, it’s not unrealistic to expect the Sonet to also do so. However, we’re still betting on Kia to approach the Sonet 2024 with a sensible pricing strategy and bring it back in the game with a bang. We’re pretty confident that this pricing will help the Sonet achieve consistent 5-figure monthly dispatch numbers and turn on some heat on the low value-for-money offerings like the Nexon.

If you are interested in learning more about the variant-wise features of the new Sont facelift and our booking recommendation, you can watch the following video:

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Tata Motors inaugurates EV-only showroom in Gurugram. Check details

December 21, 2023

by Car Bima with No Comment Electric vehicles cars

Tata Motors has inaugurated its first EV-only dealership in Gurugram. The dealership will open for the general public on 7th January and it is located on Sohna Road. The manufacturer says that they will expand the network to 2-3 more cities where they sell the most number of electric vehicles.

By: Paarth Khatri
| Updated on: 21 Dec 2023, 16:19 PM

The new EV-only dealership is located on Sohna Road, Gurugram and will be operational from 7th January.

Customers would be able to use fast chargers that will be available at these new dealerships. Tata has also announced that once the EV dealerships are up and running, they will stop selling electric vehicles from regular showrooms. Apart from this, all Tata EV showrooms will have workshops that will be exclusive to Tata electric vehicles, this information was already confirmed to us back in October last year when the manufacturer launched the Tiago EV.

Tata Motors currently sells the Nexon. ev, Tiago.ev and Tigor. ev in the Indian market. Nexon.ev and Tiago.ev contribute around 75 per cent of sales among all Tata electric vehicle sales. Speaking of Tiago.ev, 25 per cent of buyers of the electric hatchback are women. Tata aims to complete 2023 with about 70,000 EV sales.

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Commenting at the inauguration of the new showrooms, Shailesh Chandra, MD, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd., and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, said, “With insights gathered from over 1 Lakh Tata EV customers, we understand that the EV consumers seek a different kind of customer experience. They are sensitive to how the planet is evolving, very conscious about the cost of driving, and desire cutting-edge technology. This is in line with the new brand identity’s core values – sustainability, community, and technology. The new flagship showrooms are the first physical manifestations of this brand philosophy and we have mapped the customer journey accordingly. We want to empower our customers so our plans include the creation of a harmonious community space to facilitate customer gatherings/services, sustainability-focused workshops, and events for customers. These showrooms are not just about retailing EVs but they become TATA.ev community centres in Gurugram.

First Published Date: 21 Dec 2023, 15:22 PM IST

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Mahindra Thar price, 5-door Thar interior, new features, powertrain options

December 21, 2023

by Car Bima with No Comment Electric vehicles cars

A dashcam, rear AC vents and larger touchscreen will be among some new features over regular Thar.

Mahindra has been testing the upcoming 5-door Thar for nearly a year and a half now, and while we have already reported to you with several spy images, a new sighting of the interior shows some additional features that the 5-door SUV will get over its 3-door sibling. The 5-door is expected to go on sale by the middle of next year.

5-door Thar to get larger touchscreen, sunroof
Will also get front seat armrest and rear AC vents
Likely to carry forward petrol and diesel engines from 3-door Thar

Mahindra Thar 5-door interior spied

As we have already reported, the biggest update to the 5-door Thar’s interior will be a larger touchscreen in a new housing, possibly a 10-inch unit with improved interface and graphics. This will necessitate a slight redesigned of the dashboard, but the AC vents, HVAC controls and band of toggle switches at the bottom, as seen in these images, will be carried forward unchanged. The band of physical buttons and a rotary dial below the screen have also been retained from the regular Thar.

The newer revelation is that there will be individual armrests for the front seats as well second-row AC vents, both of which are missing from the 3-door Thar. And while this test mule comes fitted with dummy seats at the rear, it remains to be seen if Mahindra offers a regular bench seat or two individual seats as in the regular Thar.

Other additions of note over the regular Thar could be an improved instrument cluster with a larger MID (possibly from the Scorpio N), a dashboard camera as well as a single-pane sunroof that’s clearly visible in these images. The 5-door Thar will only be offered in a hardtop guise with a fixed roof.

The 7-inch screen on the Thar 3-door has been criticised for its mediocre interface and display, and also for its relatively smaller size – 8-inch units are pretty much the norm on almost every other mainstream car or SUV. We expect the larger touchsreen infotainment to be added to the Thar 3-door as well at some point in the future.

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With the Thar 5-door, Mahindra will be targetting SUV buyers who want a practical vehicle that can be used for daily commutes as well as for off-road use. Therefore, a longer features list and more creature comforts will be crucial to set it sufficiently apart from its 3-door sibling that’s a focused off-roader. Camouflaged test mules have also hinted at a slightly altered design to set it apart from its 3-door sibling.

Mahindra Thar 5-door powertrain options

Under the hood, the 5-door Thar is likely to retain the current 2.2-litre diesel and 2.0-litre petrol engines, mated to the same 6-speed manual and auto gearboxes. The off-road hardware will also be carried forward, but owning to the longer wheelbase and additional weight, there will be changes to the suspension setup.

The 5-door Thar is expected to debut sometime around mid-2024, and is expected to be priced considerably higher than the regular Thar, likely in the Rs 16 lakh-20 lakh (ex-showroom) range.

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Lotus Eletre Electric Battery-Motor Specs, Driving Range

December 21, 2023

by Car Bima with No Comment Insurance Todays

This article will provide you with the information about the battery-motor specs like power, torque, battery capacity, driving range and mileage details of the Lotus Eletre electric .

Considering the body style, size and price range of the Lotus Eletre, it competes with the following cars:

Jaguar I-Pace
BMX XM
Audi E-Tron

What Are The Battery-Motor Specs Of Lotus Eletre?

The battery and motor specifications of the Lotus Eletre are as follows:

Lotus Eletre BATTERY-MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS
Battery Capacity	112.0Kwh
Power	603PS
Torque	710NM
Transmission	Automatic
Range (Claimed)	600KM
Charging Time (w/ 7.4kW AC)	–
Charging Time (w/ 50kW DC)	20 Minutes
Mileage	5.36

What Is The Mileage Or Fuel Efficiency Of Lotus Eletre?

The Lotus Eletre has a mileage of 5.36kmpu. This means that Lotus Eletre will cover 5.36km for each unit or kWh of electricity.

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Volkswagen shortens new car development time to 3 years, plans fewer test models

December 21, 2023

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Volkswagen aims to have an additional $11 billion in its coffer by 2026. Keeping an eye on this goal, the German auto giant is streamlining its new car development strategy. The automaker claims to have reduced new car development time to three years. Also, Volkswagen plans significantly fewer test vehicles during its new car development programs. It believes, these measures will begin to bear fruit in 2024 and will help the OEM to achieve its target by cutting vehicle production costs.

By: HT Auto Desk
| Updated on: 21 Dec 2023, 12:24 PM

Volkswagen is taking various measures including shortened new car development time, fewer prototype manufacturing, improved aftersales business etc to increase its profit.

Volkswagen has said that it has adopted a new program, christened the “Accelerate Forward/ Road to 6.5”, under which the automaker has been adopting some major changes across different levels of the company. Interestingly, this move comes after Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schafer recently said that the carmaker is no longer competitive. Clearly, with these moves, VW is aiming to reduce expenditures in an attempt to put the company back on track.

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Currently, a new car development process takes around 50 months, which Volkswagen claims to have reduced to 36 months. The carmaker claims that three years will be enough to bring a new car to the market without sacrificing its quality or safety. VW estimates this move will help the company to save around $1 billion by the end of 2028. Another major change in the new car development strategy will be fewer prototypes for the evaluation process. The automaker claims to be aiming to reduce the prototypes by 50 per cent. It claims this move will not impact the quality of the new cars of the company negatively and will annually save $844 million.

Besides these, Volkswagen is also aiming to improve its after-sales business, more optimized production time, cost-effective procurement services etc. Besides these, Volkswagen is planning job cuts as well to reduce its expenses and increase profit.

First Published Date: 21 Dec 2023, 12:24 PM IST

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Tata Safari and Harrier receive first ever Bharat NCAP 5-star rating

December 20, 2023

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Tata Motors has announced that its Safari and Harrier SUVs are the first vehicles to secure a 5-star rating in Bharat NCAP’s crash test. Both SUVs had also scored five stars in the Global NCAP crash test on which Bharat NCAP is based on. The Harrier and Safari were recently updated and received mechanical as well as cosmetic upgrades.

By: Paarth Khatri
| Updated on: 20 Dec 2023, 21:24 PM

The Harrier and Safari are the first vehicles to be tested by Bharat NCAP.

Tata Harrier and Safari received 30.08 points out of 32 in Adult Protection and 44.54 points out of 49 in Child Protection. The SUVs were fitted with seven airbags out of which six are offered as standard across all variants, Electronic Stability Control, three-point seatbelts in all rows, seatbelt reminders for all passengers, ISOFIX child seat mounts and seatbelts with retractor, pretensioner, load limiter and anchor pretensioner.

The Harrier is priced between ₹15.49 lakh and ₹26.44 lakh whereas the Safari starts at ₹16.19 lakh and goes up to ₹27.34 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom. Both SUVs use the same 2.0-litre diesel engine that is sourced from Fiat. It produces 168 bhp and 350 Nm. The gearbox on duty is a 6-speed manual unit or a 6-speed torque converter transmission.

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Tata Motors has now found one more reason to underline the safety credentials of its vehicles. “Bharat-NCAP is a significant step forward as it provides customers with a credible, objective score to evaluate the safety aspects of various vehicles. Informed customers taking optimal decisions will further foster the rising preference for safer vehicles in the country,” said Shailesh Chandra, MD, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. “We acknowledge and appreciate the collaborative efforts of the government, regulatory bodies, and the automotive industry in this pursuit. At Tata Motors, safety is at the core of our DNA and we are honoured to win this maiden Bharat-NCAP certification with an exemplary 5-star rating for two of our vehicles. We remain committed and will continue to work towards improving vehicle safety holistically.”

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What is Bharat NCAP?

Bharat NCAP is a a star-rating system for crash testing cars that are available in Indian market specifically. As previously mentioned, it is based on the Global NCAP crash test system and will rate vehicles from zero to five, depending on the safety provided in case crashes. The test involves subjecting the test vehicle to crashes from multiple sides. Cars are voluntarily being sent by manufacturers and so far, the likes of Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Kia and of course, Tata Motors have sent a number of their respective models for the test.

On the result of Safari and Harrier, Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, once again underlined the significance of Bharat NCAP. “Bharat NCAP is India’s independent, atmanirbhar voice on vehicle safety. It is benchmarked to the best-in-class global standards and the Bharat-NCAP vehicle rating system is designed to advance road safety and vehicle safety standards beyond mandatory regulations,” he said. ” I’m delighted that the first ever vehicles being certified today with the highest achievable 5-star rating, are both from Tata Motors. I congratulate them on award of this coveted certification with the highest possible ratings and for continuing to enrich their legacy of introducing the safest vehicles on Indian roads.”

First Published Date: 20 Dec 2023, 20:35 PM IST

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Yamaha YZF-R3 & MT-03 initial impressions: Motorcycles for purists

December 20, 2023

by Car Bima with No Comment Electric vehicles cars

Yamaha Motor India was once known for being a brand that wanted to sell motorcycles that enthusiasts would want. The manufacturer used to sell the YZF-R3 but it was then discontinued when the BS6 emission norms came into effect. Since then things have been slow and cold. However, earlier this year, Yamaha announced that they would be launching the YZF-R3 and MT-03 in the Indian market. This sparked a lot of hype around the brand once again. So, when Yamaha invited us for a few laps of both motorcycles on the Buddh International Circuit (BIC), we could not say no.

By: Paarth Khatri
| Updated on: 20 Dec 2023, 17:57 PM

The MT-03 and R3 use the same underpinnings.

It is important to note that we only rode both motorcycles for just 15 minutes which is 4 laps of the race track. So, these are only our initial impressions and not a full review.

Yamaha R3 and MT-03: Looks and ergonomics

Yamaha R3 Yamaha MT-03 — Both motorcycles look quite impressive and high quality.

In terms of looks not much has changed since the last time, the R3 was on sale in the Indian market. It now comes with all LED lighting, a fairing and a design that is inspired by its elder siblings. The golden forks do add a bit of character and premiumness to the looks of the motorcycle. Being a sportbike, the R3 comes with slightly rear-set footpegs and clip-on handlebars. Having said that, the ergonomics are not as committed as one would imagine. In fact, they are more accommodating than the R-15 which was quite surprising for me.

Then there is the MT-03 which has a transformer-like front-face and looks like a larger version of the MT-15. The motorcycle just gets twin slim LED Daytime Running Lamps and a projector headlamp. The one thing that is a bit of an eyesore is the fact that the horn is placed right below the headlamp. Being a naked streetfighter, the riding triangle on the MT-03 is more upright and comfortable than the R3. However, because there is no fairing, the wind blast on the MT is a lot more than the R3.

Yamaha R3 and MT-03: Smooth engine

Both motorcycles are powered by a 321 cc, parallel-twin engine that is very smooth and delivers power in a very linear fashion. The engine dishes out 41 bhp at 10,750 rpm and a peak torque of 29.5 Nm at 9,000 rpm. The engine comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox which unfortunately does not get a slip-and-assist clutch. Because of this, under aggressive downshifting, the rear would start to hop. Moreover, the gearbox would get stuck while shifting from 4th to 5th and then from 5th to 6th. The engine can pull cleanly even at higher gears and slow speeds and speaking of speeds, it can stay all day long at 100 kmph doing 6,000 rpm. We were able to clock a top speed of around 172 kmph on the R3 whereas the MT-03 did 169 kmph.

Yamaha R3 and MT-03: Features

Yamaha MT-03 — The MT-03 looks striking. The only eye sore is the placement of the horn which is directly below the projector headlamp.

There are no fancy features on the R3 and MT-03. It just comes with a digital instrument cluster that shows various information including a temperature gauge and a gear position indicator. There is no Bluetooth connectivity or USB port to charge mobile devices. Fortunately, the motorcycles do come with all LED lighting and dual-channel ABS.

Yamaha R3 and MT-03: Who should get one?

Well, this is where things get a bit interesting. Yes, people have been waiting for these motorcycles for a long time now but Yamaha is bringing them to India through the CBU route. What this means is that they are priced high. The MT-03 costs ₹4.60 lakh whereas the R3 is priced at ₹4.65 lakh. Both prices are ex-showroom. The recently launched Aprilia RS 457 is priced at ₹4.1 lakh ex-showroom and it does look more exotic, offers more features and is more powerful as well. But, if you are a purist, someone who just wants a pure basic motorcycle without any of the fancy features then your heart will deviate towards Yamaha’s motorcycles.

First Published Date: 20 Dec 2023, 17:57 PM IST

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Tata Harrier price, Safari price, Harrier BNCAP, Safari crash test safety

December 20, 2023

by Car Bima with No Comment Electric vehicles cars

Tata’s range-topping SUVs are the first models to receive a rating under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme.

The very first crash test results from the Indian government’s Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP) have been announced, with both Tata Harrier and Safari securing a 5-star rating. The organisation has been conducting tests since December 15 and has just revealed the first batch of results.

Harrier, Safari score high on adult and child protection
Score and rating similar to the one received from Global NCAP
Bharat NCAP and Global NCAP norms overlap for the most part

Tata Harrier, Safari crash test results

The Harrier and Safari both secured 30.08/32 points for adult occupant protection (AOP) and 44.54 out of a maximum of 49 for child occupant protection (COP), which have helped get that 5-star rating. While the SUVs scored perfectly in the side movable deformable barrier test, the protection for the chest region in the frontal offset deformable barrier test proved to be less than ideal.

Interestingly, these two SUVs had also been awarded a 5-star rating in Global NCAP’s crash tests, and had been given very similar scores for AOP and COP. There’s more on that here.

Difference between Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP

For all intents and purposes, there’s very little that separates the two ratings and the processes implemented by each organisation. One of the major differences, though, is that under Global NCAP, the maximum score that can be attained for AOP is 34 points, while under Bharat NCAP, it is 32 points. Other than this, the crash test protocols and assignment of ratings seem to be quite similar.

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Tesla dominance in EV world under big threat as BYD equals Q3 market share

December 19, 2023

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Tesla has long held a place of prominence in the world of electric vehicles (EVs), enjoying a significant lead over all its rivals across the world. But the pedestal on which the US-based manufacturer has long been perched upon is under direct threat from China’s BYD which has now equalled Tesla’s 17 per cent market share in the world of battery electric vehicles or BEVs, as per Counterpoint Research.

By: HT Auto Desk
| Updated on: 19 Dec 2023, 20:02 PM

BYD is on the hunt and it smells Tesla. Cars like BYD Song (in pic) are helping the Chinese company notch up sales numbers fast.

BYD is a significant player in China’s EV scene and has recently expanded to several overseas markets as well, including India. And unlike Tesla, the company also offers hybrids and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), apart from its lineup of BEVs. Tesla, however, only offers BEVs and even here, its global market share is now under serious threat.

Also Read : Why India is the largest vehicle market that Tesla has failed to tap into yet

What is remarkable is that BYD had a 13 per cent market share in the previous Q3 (for BEVs alone) and was behind the curve to Tesla’s 17 per cent even then. But it has taken some massive strides to catch up and is now poised to shift to top gear and overtake. A key driving factor here may be BYD’s March of 2022 decision to stop production of vehicles that are powered by engines, and focus entirely on BEVs, hybrids and PHEVs. While China remains its biggest market, overseas expansion may also be helping with the additional boost.

Tesla vs BYD: David vs Goliath?

File photo of Tesla Model 3 vehicles rolling out of the company plant in Shanghai. **(REUTERS)**

Tesla’s rise has been meteoric. It has left established champions of the automotive world, the likes of Toyota, Volkswagen and even the German luxury brands far behind. The Elon Musk-led company has often been compared to David from the Book of Samuel. But BYD may be the new David in town.

Also Read : BYD does what Tesla has not, sold six million PHEVs and EVs

Established in 1995 as a company focused on rechargeable nickel–cadmium batteries, BYD eventually established two main subsidiaries – BYD Auto and BYD Electronics. BYD Auto was founded in 2003, the same year as Tesla. The Chinese company entered into production of forklifts, buses, trucks and electric bicycles – not necessarily in that order, before seeing potential in battery-powered four-wheeled vehicles. The potential was also because China was emerging as a big player in the EV category. Today, the country leads the world.

Tesla only entered into the Chinese market in 2017. The Shanghai facility was its first outside of the US and currently supplies the local market as well as select European countries. But while the company remains an enormously popular manufacturer here, BYD has been consistently growing big in its home base while pressing on the expansionist mode as well.

If Tesla has Model 3, its most affordable EV, BYD has Seal. If Tesla has Model Y SUV, BYD has Song EV. Model for model, the competition is hotting up. Tesla is catering to the global audience. BYD is still a largely Chinese market-dependent company. But it is using its local popularity to add winds to its proverbial sails. Will Tesla weather the incoming storm?

First Published Date: 19 Dec 2023, 19:51 PM IST

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Volkswagen to bring back physical buttons in new cars in era of touchscreen

December 19, 2023

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In an era when almost every car manufacturer is focusing on touchscreen controls or touch panels inside their respective car cabins, Volkswagen is thinking otherwise. The German automobile giant is planning to bring back physical buttons in its new cars, reveals a report by British automotive publication Autocar UK. Volkswagen has revealed the interior of its ID. 2all concept and previewed what the cabin of its future cars would look like.

By: HT Auto Desk
| Updated on: 19 Dec 2023, 16:07 PM

The revelation of Volkswagen’s plan to bring back physical buttons comes at a time when automakers around the world are being criticised for their over-reliance on touchscreen controls.

Volkswagen’s interior designer Darius Watola reportedly said that the ID. 2all previews a new approach for all the future cars the automaker is slated to bring. Also, Watola reportedly said that this move of bringing back physical buttons comes in response to the criticism about over-reliance on touch controls. Volkswagen is not the only automaker to think this way, as several other carmakers too are shifting their strategies in similar lines.

Also Read : Physical buttons are much easier to use than touchscreens: Study.

Interestingly, as almost every automaker around the world is increasingly focusing on removing the conventional physical buttons in favour of the touchscreen controls, consumers have been complaining that instead of increasing convenience the touchscreen controls are often proving to be inconvenient and risky as well. This criticism has reportedly propelled Volkswagen to plan to bring back conventional physical buttons in its future passenger vehicles.

Interestingly, this move comes as a complete reversal from the strategy the German automaker took under the former CEO Herbert Diess. It decided to follow in Tesla’s footsteps and centralize the majority of its controls to the touchscreen infotainment screen. Volkswagen also removed the physical buttons from the steering wheels and replaced them with touch-sensitive capacitive buttons. This move reportedly frustrated the Volkswagen customers. Volkswagen’s current CEO Thomas Schafer has even said that this move has done a lot of damage to the brand. Considering this, the move to bring back physical buttons inside the cabin comes as a significant shift from the automaker’s previous strategy.

First Published Date: 19 Dec 2023, 16:07 PM IST

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F4 Indian Championship results: Cooper Webster wins title

December 19, 2023

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Webster becomes the first ever F4 India champion, securing the title by 62.5 points over Rishon Rajeev.

Cooper Webster has won the first ever Formula 4 (F4) Indian Championship after securing a total of eight race wins, nine podiums and 244.5 points. This is the 20-year-old Australian’s first race car championship victory; he started off his motorsport career as a sim racer before switching to real-life racing last year.

Webster wins total of eight races
Rajeev finishes second overall

The F4 Indian Championship made its debut this year, featuring the FIA-homologated Gen 2 Mygale F4 car (also used in the French F4 championship) run by MP Motorsport. Along with a bunch of up-and-coming national talent, the championship also attracted a number of international racers it offered Super Licence points, which are necessary to qualify to race in F1.

Quite a few tweaks were made to the calendar since the Hyderabad and Chennai street races were cancelled. This left the inaugural season with a total of four rounds, all of which were held at the Madras International Circuit.

Cooper started the season on a strong note, but encountered a few hiccups, mainly due to tyre issues. Nevertheless, he headed into the finale with a lead of 44.5 points over Akshay Bohra. He put himself in prime position to win the title after securing pole position in both qualifying sessions. Qualifying 1 set the grid for Race 1, while Qualifying 2 set the grid for Race 3. The results of the two races then set the grids for Races 2 and 4, with the top six positions reversed.

He converted both pole positions into race wins (Races 1 and 3), securing enough points to win the championship with a lead of 62.5 points over Rishon Rajeev.

Rajeev won Race 2, ahead of Alex Sawer and Webster after Rishab Jain was handed a 30 secs post-race penalty for overtaking under yellow flags. The final race of the season was won by Shahan Ali Mohsin, ahead of Sawer and Rajeev.

“We had trouble at the beginning with the first couple of rounds with tyre issues and what not. But I put my head down and worked hard, and found some really good pace at the end of the season. So yeah, I’m really stoked about getting my first championship in race cars and also working with MP [Motorsport]; what an amazing squad they are,” said Cooper. “I’ve enjoyed my time here in India and I’m looking forward to next year where I’m going into Euro Cup 3.”

2023 F4 Indian Championship results
Pos	Driver	Points
1	Cooper Webster	282.5
2	Rishon Rajeev	220
3	Akshay Bohra	211
4	Shahan Ali Mohsin	202
5	Alex Sawer	186
6	Rohaan Madesh	90
7	Rishab Jain	74
8	Jack Taylor	63
9	Nooris Gafoor	57
10	Arjun Chheda	37
11	Dion Gowda	24.5
12	Veer Rajwade	2
13	Shriya Lohia	2

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Range Rover Sport price in India, powertrain options, new SV and PHEV variants, features

December 18, 2023

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Sport also gets a new PHEV variant priced at Rs 2.11 crore; is the only plug-in hybrid SUV in its class.

The Range Rover Sport has been on sale in India for about one and half years now, but so far it was only available with 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol and diesel mild-hybrid engine options. Now, Land Rover has officially listed prices of the flagship Range Rover Sport SV variant, as well as the 3.0-litre plug-in hybrid petrol on its India website. Dealers say once booked, it will take 6-8 months for either of these variants to be delivered.

Flagship Range Rover Sport gets 635hp, 4.4-litre V8 engine
Plug-in hybrid gets a claimed EV-only range of 123km
Deliveries to take 6-8 months post booking

Here’s a look at the detailed price of the new V8 and PHEV variants of Range Rover Sport:

Range Rover Sport prices (ex-showroom)
Variant	Price
Range Rover Sport SV	Rs 2.80 crore
Range Rover Sport PHEV Autobiography	Rs 2.11 crore

Range Rover Sport SV

Pushing out 635hp and 800Nm from a 4.4-litre, twin-turbocharged BMW-sourced V8 engine, this is the most powerful Range Rover yet. It does the 0-100kph sprint in 3.8 seconds, and can go on to a top-speed of 290kph. It drives all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic gearbox.

There are subtle design changes over the regular Sport model, which includes wider front and rear tracks, increased camber, a new front bumper and grille treatment, side skirts and a rear bumper with dual twin exhausts. The new front treatment is partly necessitated by the increased cooling requirements of the V8 engine and the brakes.

Range Rover Sport SV interior

Inside, the SV has new seats with integrated head restraints, and a new design for the steering wheel – smaller, thicker rim with clearly moulded hand positions. It also incorporates an SV button to activate the personalised drive mode. The integrated head restraints make it onto the two rear chairs too, but otherwise, the interior architecture largely continues unchanged.

Range Rover Sport PHEV

The other addition is the plug-in hybrid variant that’s powered by a 3.0-litre, 6-cylinder engine that’s coupled with a 38.2kWh battery pack. Total system output stands at 460hp and 660Nm of torque, has a top-speed of 225kph, and can sprint from 0-100kph in 5.5 seconds. The battery pack takes five hours to fully charge using a 7kW AC charger, and it returns an electric-only range of 123km (WLTP cycle). This powertrain also comes mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox, sending power to all four wheels.

The plug-in hybrid powertrain is only available in top-spec Autobiography trim, but while it doesn’t get any exterior or interior cosmetic updates, it comes fully loaded with all the bells and whistles. These include digital LED headlights, panoramic sunroof, 22-inch alloy wheels, ambient lighting, four-zone climate control, illuminated scuff plates, 22-way powered front seats with ventilation and message, head-up display, 360-degree camera and much more.

The Range Rover Sport SV joins the likes of other super SUVs in the country such as the Lamborghini Urus, Audi RS Q8 and Aston Martin DBX. The PHEV, meanwhile, does not have any direct rival in India.

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Maruti eVX to Tata Harrier EV: Electric cars to launch in India next year

December 18, 2023

by Car Bima with No Comment Electric vehicles cars

India will get a number of new electric cars in the next 12 months as the EV segment continues to grow at a rapid rate. Several carmakers have already confirmed launch of their new electric vehicles in 2024. Some of these models will help top carmakers enter the EV fray in the country which currently has less than seven per cent contribution to overall vehicle sales in India. Key names among the expected electric cars to hit Indian shores include the likes of Maruti Suzuki’s first EV – the eVX, Tata Harrier EV among others. Here is a quick look at list of brand new electric cars to launch in India next year.

Maruti Suzuki is expected to launch its first electric vehicle in India with the introduction of the eVX in 2024. Tata Motors is also expected to launch at least three new EVs, including the electric avatar of its flagship Harrier SUV next year.

Maruti Suzuki eVX

2024 will be a landmark year for Maruti Suzuki, the largest carmaker in India, as it plans to put its first ever electric car eVX to production. The carmaker has confirmed that the eVX electric SUV, first showcased at the Auto Expo held in January this year, will be manufactured from Suzuki Motor’s Gujarat facility at Hansalpur starting next year. It is expected to be launched some time in 2024. The eVX electric SUV will come with a range of around 550 kms in a single charge. It will be equipped with a 60 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. When launched, it will take on the likes of MG ZS EV and Hyundai Kona among others.

Tata Harrier EV

Tata Motors has confirmed that its flagship Harrier SUV, which recently received a major facelift, will get its electric version next year. The Harrier EV made its debut at the Auto Expo earlier this year. Built on the Gen 2 EV architecture, the Harrier EV will come with V2L and V2V charging facilities. The Harrier EV has been spotted testing on roads ahead of its launch within the next few months. However, very little is known about what this electric SUV will offer in terms of range, performance and features.

Tata Punch EV

The second electric vehicle from Tata stable expected to make India debut next year is the Punch. The smallest SUV from the carmaker already has the ICE and CNG version on sale. When launched, it will become the fourth car in Tata’s lineup to offer ICE, CNG and EV version of the same model. The Punch EV is expected to come with the same Ziptron technology that is doing duty in other Tata EVs like Nexon. The size of the battery could be the ones used for Tigor EV or the Nexon EV. Tata Punch EV could offer range of more than 300 kms in a single charge in the long-range version.

Tata Curvv EV

The third electric car from Tata Motors expected to be launched in 2024 is the Curvv EV. Tata is likely to launch the EV version of the SUV after its ICE version makes its debut. The Curvv EV will be based on Tata Motor’s X1 platform which will be heavily reworked to become EV ready. According to reports, the expected range of the Curvv electric SUV will be between 400 kms and 500 kms in a single charge. It is not clear if Tata Motors will use the same battery the Nexon EV facelift uses.

Kia EV9

The Korean auto giant is expected to expand its EV lineup in India with the introduction of its three-row electric SUV EV9. Based on the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), the EV9 stands more than five metres in length. It promises to offer range of up to 541 kms in a single charge. It is expected to be offered in two variants. Globally, the EV9 is powered by a 150 kW electric motor that can help it sprint 0-100 kmph in 9.4 seconds. The RWD version of the EV will come with a more powerful 160 kW electric motor. The EV has an 800-volt electrical architecture that enables the EV to charge at ultra-fast speed. Kia claims the EV9 can run 239 kms with just 15 minutes of charging.

Mahindra XUV.e8

Mahindra and Mahindra will also expand its EV lineup for India with the launch of an electric SUV based on the XUV700. This will be Mahindra’s second electric offering after the XUV400. Mahindra had showcased five upcoming electric SUVs during an event held in United Kingdom in August last year. To be launched under the Born Electric brand, the XUV.e8 is expected to come with dual electric motor as well as all-wheel drive technology. Mahindra is likely to offer at least 60 kWh battery pack with the XUV.e8 EV besides adding features like level 2 ADAS, 5G connectivity among others.

First Published Date: 18 Dec 2023, 14:20 PM IST

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Kia Sonet Facelift Diesel, Petrol Engine Specs, Mileage, Power, Torque

December 18, 2023

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This article will give you a perspective of the engine specs like, displacement, power, torque, mileage and transmission details of the Kia Sonet Facelift diesel and petrol engines.

Considering the body style, size and price range of the Kia Sonet Facelift, it competes with the following cars:

What Are The Engine Specs Of Kia Sonet Facelift?

2024 KIA SONET FACELIFT \| ENGINE SPECS
Engine	1.0L Turbo Petrol	1.2L Petrol	1.5L Turbo Diesel
Displacement	998cc	1197cc	1493cc
Cylinder	3	4	4
Power	120PS @ 6000rpm	83PS @ 6000rpm	100PS @ 4000rpm
Power:Weight	103.99PS/t	76.78PS/t	81.10PS/t
Torque	172Nm @ 1500 – 4000rpm	115Nm @ 4200rpm	240Nm @ 1500 – 2750rpm
Torque:Weight	149.05Nm/t	106.38Nm/t	194.65Nm/t
Manual	6-speed MT	5-speed MT	6-speed MT
Automatic	7-speed DCT	NA	6-speed TC

The Kia Sonet Facelift is available with 3 engine options: 1.0L turbo petrol,1.2L petrol and 1.5L turbo diesel. The 1.0L turbo petrol engine makes 120 of power at 6000rpm and 172Nm of torque between 1500 and 4000rpm. This engine is available with a 6-speed MT and a 7-speed DCT transmission.

The 1.2L petrol engine churns out 83PS of power at 6000rpm and 115Nm of torque at 4200rpm. The 1.2L petrol engine gets a 5-speed MT transmission.

The 1.5L turbo diesel engine is rated to deliver 100PS of power at 4000rpm and 240Nm of torque between 1500 and 2750rpm. You can get the 1.5L turbo diesel engine of the Sonet Facelift with a 6-speed MT or a 6-speed TC transmission.

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Kia Sonet 2024 Facelift Ground Clearance, Boot Space & Dimensions

December 18, 2023

by Car Bima with No Comment Insurance Todays

This article will give you details about the dimensions, or length, width, height and wheelbase of the Kia Sonet facelift. We’ll also look at the ground clearance, boot space, fuel tank capacity and tyre size of the Kia Sonet facelift.

The Kia Sonet facelift is 3995mm long, 1790mm wide and 1642mm tall. Bigger exterior dimensions give a car a stronger road presence. The Sonet facelift has a 2500mm long wheelbase. A longer wheelbase makes the car more stable at high speeds and gives better legroom in the back seat, while a shorter wheelbase makes the car more agile.

KIA SONET FACELIFT 2024 DIMENSIONS
Length	3995mm
Width	1790mm
Height	1642mm
Wheelbase	2500mm
Ground Clearance	205mm
Boot Space	385L
Fuel Tank Capacity	45L
Wheel Size (Base)	195/65 R15
Wheel Size (Top)	215/60 R16

The Kia Sonet facelift has a fuel tank capacity of 45 litres and a boot space measuring 385 litres. The Sonet 2024 facelift has a ground clearance of 205mm. The tyre size of the Kia Sonet facelift base model is 195/65 R15 and the top model rides on 215/60 R16 tyres. Cars running on bigger wheels provide better handling and styling. However, these advantages come at the cost of efficiency. Having bigger wheels means more metal and more rotating mass. Therefore, it adversely impacts your drivability, performance and mileage.

What Are The Dimensions Of Kia Sonet Facelift 2024?

The Kia Sonet facelift is 3995mm long, 1790mm wide and 1642mm tall.

What Is The Length Of Kia Sonet Facelift 2024

The Kia Sonet facelift is 3995mm long. Here’s the length of Sonet facelift in other units like centimetres, metres, feet and inches:

2024 Kia Sonet Facelift Length
Millimetres	3995mm
Centimetres	399.5cm
Metres	3.995m
Inches	157.28in
Feet	13.11ft

What IsThe Width Of Kia Sonet Facelift 2024?

The Kia Sonet facelift is 1790mm wide. Here’s the width of Sonet facelift in other units like centimetres, metres, feet and inches:

2024 Kia Sonet Facelift Width
Millimetres	1790mm
Centimetres	179cm
Metres	1.79m
Inches	70.47in
Feet	5.87ft

What Is The Height Of Kia Sonet Facelift 2024?

The Kia Sonet facelift is 1642mm tall. Here’s the height of Sonet facelift in other units like centimetres, metres, feet and inches:

2024 Kia Sonet Facelift Height
Millimetres	1642mm
Centimetres	164.2cm
Metres	1.642m
Inches	64.65in
Feet	5.39ft

What Is The Fuel Tank Capacity Of 2024 Kia Sonet Facelift?

The Kia Sonet facelift has a fuel tank capacity of 45 litres.

What Is The Wheelbase Of 2024 Kia Sonet Facelift?

The Kia Sonet facelift 2024 has a wheelbase measuring 2500mm. Here’s the wheelbase of Sonet facelift in other units like centimetres, metres, feet and inches:

2024 Kia Sonet Facelift Wheelbase
Millimetres	2500mm
Centimetres	250cm
Metres	2.5m
Inches	98.43in
Feet	8.2ft

What Is The Boot Space Of Kia Sonet Facelift?

The Kia Sonet 2024 facelift has a boot space measuring 385 litres. Here’s the boot space information of Sonet facelift in other units like cubic centimetres, cubic metres, cubic inches and cubic feet:

2024 Kia Sonet Facelift Boot Space
Litres	385L
Cubic Centimetres	385000cm3
Cubic Metres	0.385m3
Cubic Inches	23494.24in3
Cubic Feet	13.6ft3

What Is The Ground Clearance Of Kia Sonet Facelift 2024?

The Kia Sonet facelift has a ground clearance of 205mm. Here’s the ground clearance of Sonet facelift in other units like centimetres, metres, feet and inches:

2024 Kia Sonet Facelift Ground Clearance
Millimetres	205mm
Centimetres	20.5cm
Metres	0.205m
Inches	8.07in
Feet	0.67ft

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Hero MotoCorp Vida V1 e-scooter gets year-end offers of up to ₹31,000

December 17, 2023

by Car Bima with No Comment Electric vehicles cars

As part of the year-end offers, the Vida V1 electric scooter gets an extended battery warranty worth ₹8,259. You also get a cash discount of ₹6,500, an exchange bonus of ₹5,000 and a loyalty discount of ₹7,500. There’s also a corporate discount of ₹2,500 with the e-scooter. Lastly, the company is offering a subscription plan worth ₹1,125.

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Furthermore, customers wanting to finance their Vida V1 with attractive finance schemes including a low-interest rate of 5.99 per cent, zero per cent processing fees on loans and EMIs starting from ₹2,429. The company has partnered with banks and NBFCs including Hero FinCorp, IDFC and Ecofy for the V1.

The Vida V1 is priced at ₹1.26 lakh, while the V1 Pro is priced at ₹1.46 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi, including FAME II subsidy). The e-scooter promises a real-world range of 110 km with a top speed of 80 kmph. The V1 can sprint from 0-40 kmph in 3.2 seconds and comes with fast charging that will top up the battery from 0-80 per cent in 65 minutes using a DC charger. The Vida V1 comes with removable batteries, which sets it apart from rivals – Ather 450X and Ola S1 Pro.

More recently, Hero MotoCorp announced Vida’s foray into the European market next year. The Vida V1 will be available in standard and coupe versions starting with Spain and France, followed by the UK.

First Published Date: 17 Dec 2023, 19:08 PM IST

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Honda Elevate sales touch 20,000 units since launch, more orders for CVT

December 17, 2023

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Honda Cars India Ltd. has announced that the new Elevate SUV sales have crossed the 20,000 units milestone in 100 days since the launch. The all-new Honda Elevate arrived in showrooms in September this year commencing a new era for the Japanese automaker in the country. The strong response to the offering amidst established competition will help solidify its presence in the segment.

By: Sameer Fayaz Contractor
| Updated on: 17 Dec 2023, 11:29 AM

Honda says it is adjusting production for the automatic variants of the Elevate, which are in more demand

Honda said that the new Elevate accounted for over 50 per cent of total sales for the company in the last three months. It has also helped HCIL’s sales grow by 11 per cent between September and November year-on-year. The company also revealed that the CVT automatic remains in higher demand on the SUV.

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Honda Elevate first drive review — The Honda Elevate has been off to a good start in the highly competitive compact SUV segment

Speaking about the promising start for the Elevate, Yuichi Murata, Director of Marketing and Sales – Honda Cars India Ltd., said, “We are thrilled to witness the remarkable success of the Honda Elevate, which has surpassed our expectations. The 20,000 sales milestone of Elevate in the first 100 days of launch is a proud moment for us and reflects the trust & preference of our valued customers, making us a notable contender in the industry. Furthermore, we have maximised the production of the Elevate to serve our waiting customers as early as possible and adjusted the variant mix to align with the market demand which is overwhelmingly high for CVT variants currently.”

Designed with the concept of ‘Urban Freestyler’, the Honda Elevate boasts a bold and masculine design and is equipped with a powerful 1.5L i-VTEC petrol engine paired with 6-speed MT and 7-speed CVT automatic transmissions.

The Honda Elevate competes in a highly crowded segment comprising the Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, MG Astor, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, and more. The competitive pricing has been a major selling point and so has the addition of essential features without going overboard. It’s also a fairly spacious offering in the front and rear.

Watch: Honda Elevate SUV: First drive review

The Honda Elevate comes with ADAS, a floating touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, LED headlights, electric sunroof and more. Prices for the Elevate start from ₹11 lakh, going up to ₹16 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The introductory prices are valid till the end of December 2023. Honda India also exports the SUV to several markets internationally including Japan.

First Published Date: 17 Dec 2023, 11:29 AM IST

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BMW M won’t downsize its engines, to continue with V8 and inline-six engines

December 17, 2023

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BMW’s high-performance car division, popularly known as BMW M has no intention to follow its arch-rival Mercedes-AMG’s strategy of offering downsized engines for its sporty cars. Also, the German automaker plans to continue selling its V8 and inline-six engines, claims a report by CarExpert. This revelation comes despite the build-up of pressure due to stringent emission norms.

By: HT Auto Desk
| Updated on: 17 Dec 2023, 10:52 AM

BMW M is working on pure electric high-performance cars but that won’t come anytime soon.

In an interaction, BMW M’s boss Frank van Meel said that the automaker’s high-performance division has no plan to introduce three and four-cylinder engine-powered cars alongside the future electric vehicles. He said that putting a smaller engine under the hood of a full-blown M model in combination with big batteries simply would not be the right way for the auto company.

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Meel reportedly said that BMW M wants to have a strong base engine and going to smaller engines in combination with bigger batteries wouldn’t be the right way for the automaker. “That’s not the way we see it because we want to have a strong base engine anyway. So, for us, going to smaller combustion engines in combination with bigger batteries would not be the right way. For us, then the step will be to go purely electric right away. And do that in a proper way,” van Meel reportedly said.

BMW M is working on pure electric cars as the demand for EVs is rising. However, such cars are not coming anytime soon, claimed van Meel. He believes that the electric propulsion technology is not ready yet for a track-focused machine, which can provide continuous power output in a significant way. “It has to do one or two laps of the Nurburgring Nordschleife at full speed, actually, then with the battery, if you go, let’s say over 250 kilometres per hour, you won’t get any much further anyway. So that’s currently the restriction,” the CEO added.

First Published Date: 17 Dec 2023, 10:52 AM IST

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Bentley Bentayga EWB video review

December 17, 2023

by Car Bima with No Comment Electric vehicles cars

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2024 Kawasaki ZX-10RR Winter Test Edition unveiled. Check what’s new

December 16, 2023

by Car Bima with No Comment Electric vehicles cars

Kawasaki has unveiled the new 2024 Ninja ZX-10RR Winter Test Edition in the global market. It comes with a new unique livery that is developed by the World Superbike Kawasaki Racing Team (KRT). The inspiration for the new livery comes from the 2024 WSBK KRT Ninja Winter Test bike. The manufacturer will only be making 25 units of the Winter Edition.

By: HT Auto Desk
| Updated on: 16 Dec 2023, 18:47 PM

The Winter Edition comes with few cosmetic changes as well as mechanical changes.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR Winter Edition comes with a black and grey colour scheme with neon yellow body graphics. There is a nice snowflake logo on the fairing of the motorcycle and there is also a numbered plate on the tank protector that denotes which unit the motorcycle is out of 25.

Apart from this, the motorcycle also gets mechanical upgrades such as an Akrapovic exhaust system to enhance its performance. Owners of these exclusive motorcycles will also get two-person VIP access to any WSBK round of their choosing. This will include access to the paddock and KRT hospitality.Kawasaki will also offer a guided tour of KRT Box and a meet-up with the racers – Axel Bassani and Alex Lowes.

Powering the special edition motorcycle is the same 998 cc inline four-cylinder that is liquid-cooled. It is tuned to produce 214 bhp of max power. Features on offer are a full-colour TFT screen, cruise control, traction control, quickshifter, cornering management functions, Ohlins steering damper and a lot more.

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As of now, there is no official word whether the motorcycle will be launched in the Indian market or not. In other news, the motorcycle recently unveiled the ZX-6R in the Indian market. They also launched the W175 Street in the Indian market. It is priced slightly higher than the W175.

First Published Date: 16 Dec 2023, 18:47 PM IST

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