By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 26 Feb 2024, 16:49 PM
As part of the sponsorship agreement, the factory Yamaha YZR-M1 MotoGP bikes will carry ‘The Call of the Blue’ tagline for Yamaha India.
The Yamaha YZR-M1 MotoGP bikes will carry ‘The Call of the Blue’ brand campaign name on the front cowl
India Yamaha Motor has announced that the Indian subsidiary of the Japanese manufacturer will now be an official sponsor of the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP team for the upcoming season. The move deepens Yamaha India’s relationship with the factory MotoGP team for the 2024 season, especially with the success of the inaugural Indian GP held in September last year. MotoGP is set to return this year.
As part of the sponsorship agreement, the factory Yamaha YZR-M1 MotoGP bikes will carry Yamaha India’s ‘The Call of the Blue’ tagline. The line will feature on the front cowls of riders Fabio Quartararo’s and Alex Rins’ race bikes. Yamaha’s ‘The Call of the Blue’ brand campaign was introduced to reignite the connection that the manufacturer has had with young customers in India. It also marked the brand’s focus on the premium motorcycle and scooter segment in the country, moving away from entry-level commuters.
Yamaha India says this is the first of its kind investment by the company to promote motorsports culture in the country
Commenting on the announcement, Eishin Chihana, Chairman – Yamaha Motor India Group said, “IYM is thrilled to become the newest sponsor of the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP team for the 2024 season. The collaboration not only strengthens our bond with MotoGP but also signifies a new phase of aspiration and enthusiasm for Yamaha enthusiasts in India. By prominently featuring ‘The Call of the Blue’ logo on Fabio Quartararo’s and Alex Rins’s YZR-M1 bikes, we aim to ignite greater enthusiasm among young Indian fans to embrace Yamaha’s legacy associated with the thrill of racing. This collaboration is a big step in our journey to connect with the youth and Yamaha fans in India.”
Yamaha has had a long association with MotoGP, being one of the strongest factory teams in the premier-class championship. Yamaha Racing has a history of over 500 Grand Prix wins and is also an engine supplier to several satellite teams. The team has been behind some of the biggest names in the sport right from Wayne Rainey, Eddie Lawson, Phil Read, Valentino Rossi and now Fabio.
The 2024 Yamaha YZR-M1 MotoGP bikes will be piloted by riders Fabio Quartararo and Alex Rins in the upcoming season
Yamaha says the investment in the manufacturer’s MotoGP team is the first of its kind by the brand to promote motorsports culture in India, while also creating more awareness about the company’s technological prowess in the world of racing. The Indian GP is scheduled to take place between September 20-22, 2024, with the action returning to the Buddh International Circuit (BIC).
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 26 Feb 2024, 16:13 PM
The UN sanctions ban the supply, sale and transfer of luxury goods including cars to North Korea. So what is the Aurus Senat which has been caught in
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The UN sanctions ban the supply, sale and transfer of luxury goods including cars to North Korea. So what is the Aurus Senat which has been caught in the eye of the storm? We break it down for you.
The Aurus Senat Limousine was built for Russian President Vladimir Putin and the car was recently gifted to North Korea’s supreme leader Kim Jong Un
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently gifted a new car to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in a show of friendship between the two state leaders. The luxury limousine ‘Aurus Senat’ has been the talk of the town not for the gift itself but for violating the UN sanctions against Pyongyang. The UN sanctions ban the supply, sale and transfer of luxury goods, including cars, to North Korea. So, what is the Aurus Senat that’s caught in the eye of the storm? We break it down for you.
The Aurus Senat Limousine is Vladimir Putin’s official vehicle and the car is the first Russian luxury vehicle developed in the country. The Aurus Senat made its global debut in 2018 and was originally custom-made for the Russian president under the codename ‘Cortege’.
The Aurus Senat is built for civilians as well and draws power from a 4.4-litre V8 engine developed with inputs from Porsche Engineering
The Aurus Senat Limousine is the presidential state car while the shorter five-door sedan is also available for civilian purchase. Visually, the Senat borrows several cues from the Rolls-Royce Phantom luxury saloon, even as the company says its retro styling is inspired by the ZIS-110 Soviet limousine of the 1940s.
The Aurus Senat is sizeable at 5,631 mm in length and weighs a hefty 2,700 kg. President Putin’s stretched limousine measures 6,700 mm and also gets armoured protection. This includes bulletproof armour, reinforced glass, bomb-resistant underfloor protection, run-flat rubber tyres, as well as integrated “offensive” weapons and a self-contained oxygen supply. The presidential state car also gets its secure-line communication system.
The Aurus Senat’s cabin gets individually adjustable rear seats with entertainment screens for each passenger. The presidential vehicle is completely armoured as well
The cabin remains opulent on the Senat with the best of leather and finer materials gracing the cabin. The model gets dual instrument pods with a large TFT display in the centre and a large infotainment system slotted into the centre console. The rear seats get their respective screens, along with individually adjustable rear seats.
On the power front, the Senat stretched limousine gets a 6.6-litre V12 engine with about 850 bhp on offer, whereas the long-wheelbase saloon is powered by a 4.4-litre V8 developed by NAMI or the Central Scientific Research Automobile and Automotive Engines Institute in Russia. The motor is said to have been developed with inputs from Porsche Engineering and is tuned to produce 590 bhp and 880 Nm of peak torque.
The Aurus Senat joins Kim Jong Un’s fleet of luxury cars that includes Maybachs, Lexus, a Mercedes Pullman Guard and more
Kim Jong Un isn’t new to luxury cars and reportedly has a long line of opulent vehicles at his disposal. Reports suggest the leader has at least two Maybach 62s, a Mercedes-Maybach S650, a Lexus LX, a Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600, and a Mercedes Pullman Guard. The new Aurus Senat is now an addition to this list.
BigRock Motorsports clinched the title in three categories with Matt Moss (450cc international), Reid Taylor (250cc international), and Thanarat Penjan (250cc India-Asia mix).
Rally heavyweight CS Santosh’s team BigRock Motorsports has been crowned the first-ever winner of the Ceat Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL). The team clinched the title in dominant fashion on home turf, after the farmer’s protest forced a last-moment change in venue from Delhi to Bengaluru.
Matt Moss defeats Jordi Tixier by four points in 450cc international class
BigRock Motorsports outscored Mohite’s Racing Team by 82 points
Indian Supercross Racing League winners
For its inaugural season, the ISRL featured four different classes – 450cc international, 250cc international, 250cc India-Asia mix and, finally, Junior 85cc. Some big names from the Indian racing community – including CS Santosh and Arjuna award winner Gaurav Gill – along with brands like Reise Moto, fielded their own teams. Honda, KTM and Kawasaki provided the bikes for different teams.
Heading into the finale, BigRock Motorsports held a lead of 50 points over former Volkswagen Motorsport factory driver Dhruv Mohite’s team. The other teams put up a tough fight at the finale, with BB Racing’s Jordi Tixier, SG Speed Racers’ Hugo Manzato, BB Racing’s Athison Ruadreo and Mohite’s Racing Team’s Ben Prasit Hallgren all scoring wins. Tixier even made it a clean sweep after winning the All Stars race, featuring the top finishers from the senior classes.
But BigRock Motorsports played the team game, pushing just enough to avoid any unnecessary errors. And it paid off, with the team emerging as the champion in all three classes, outscoring Mohite’s Racing Team by a massive 82 points.
Matt Moss defeated Tixier by just four points to win the 450cc international title. Reid Taylor took home the 250cc international trophy after defeating Manzato by 15 points. And finally, Thanarat Penjan outscored Ruadreo by 10 points to win the 250cc India-Asia mix title.
Speaking about the road ahead for BigRock Motorsports, now that the first season has wrapped up, Team Principal Ashok George said, “We’ve been running in-house races for a while and this [racing in ISRL] extends that storyline that we’ve built. So, in that sense it is a very long-term plan for us and a big part of that is tying up with our partners all around the world, creating a rider development programme that is comprehensive.”
“With a lot of the guys and girls that we have now, over the course of the first season we have seen a massive improvement in how they ride. So, we are hoping that we can keep that going.”
BB Racing finished third overall, followed by SG Speed Racers in fourth, Reise Motorsports in fifth and Gujarat Trailblazers in sixth place.
Despite the last-minute change of venue, over 8,000 spectators turned up at the Bengaluru finale. “We have set a new global record with the maximum physical representation anywhere in the world for a Supercross event,” said Veer Patel, co-founder of the ISRL.
“It gives me immense pleasure to see our collective dream to take shape in reality. I am confident that with the support of FMSI, FIM, racing teams and all partners we will make India as the focal point for Supercross in the world.”
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 25 Feb 2024, 15:57 PM
Tata Motors’ key official Shailesh Chandra has hinted at impending price hikes for passenger vehicles in the coming months.
Tata Motors’ key official Shailesh Chandra has hinted at impending price hikes for passenger vehicles in the coming months.
Despite the rapidly rising demand for personal mobility and SUV-mania across the country, India’s passenger vehicle segment is likely to see less than five per cent growth in the next financial year, forecasted Tata Motors. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Managing Director Shailesh Chandra stated that India’s domestic passenger vehicle industry is likely to see moderate to less growth in the next fiscal starting in April 2024. However, the Tata Motors official believes electric vehicle sales in the country will grow despite the slow pace of EV charging infrastructure development.
Passenger vehicles to see sluggish growth
Chandra said that in FY23, the industry witnessed 25 per cent growth in the passenger vehicle segment, which is expected to become moderate in this financial year to about eight per cent. The Tata Motors official said that the industry is currently witnessing a high base effect and in the next financial year, there will be be slightly challenging situation for the segment. This challenging situation would result in the industry recording less than a five per cent growth rate in the next financial year, claimed Chandra during an analyst call.
Watch: 2023 Tata Safari review: Family SUV with bachelor spirit?
Passenger vehicles likely to be pricier
In the last few months, automakers in India have announced price hikes for their respective passenger vehicle models citing increasing production costs due to factors such as surging raw material costs, inflation etc. Chandra hinted that there would be more such price hikes in the next financial year, which would pose challenges to the growth of passenger vehicles.
Citing various challenges for the growth of passenger vehicles in India, Chandra noted that while commodity prices have been stable in the past quarter or so, there is a risk that prices may go up going forward. He hinted that costs of crucial raw materials are going up, which may impact the prices of passenger vehicles negatively in the coming months.
Watch: 2023 Tata Nexon EV facelift first drive review: Best-seller gets even better?
Electric vehicles to continue growing
Tata Motors is spearheading the democratisation of electric vehicles in India’s passenger vehicles segment. The homegrown OEM is leading the Indian electric car segment with more than 80 per cent market share. In the last few years, the segment has witnessed rapid growth thanks to various factors such as rising costs of petrol and diesel, narrowing price gap between electric and fossil fuel vehicles, availability of various government subsidies and incentives for EVs, tightening emission norms, growing awareness about environmental pollution and vehicular emissions’ impact on that, the launch of new electric cars etc. Tata Motors believes this growth momentum will continue in the next financial year as well.
Chandra said that in 2023, while the overall passenger vehicle industry grew eight per cent on a year-on-year basis compared to 2022, electric vehicle sales surged by 95-100 per cent YoY compared to the previous year. “I think this trend is likely to continue. So companies with stronger portfolios in CNG and EVs will grow,” Chandra said.
Watch: Tata Altroz iCNG: First Drive Review
Interestingly, this growth projection comes despite the sluggish pace of growth for the electric vehicle charging infrastructure, which is considered a key factor for the growth of electric vehicle sales. “As far as EVs are concerned, I think the biggest challenge here is the pace at which the charging infra is growing. It is lagging behind the pace at which the EV adoption is happening,” Chandra noted further adding, “Given that the charging infra is crucial to the growth and expansion of EV market, we have gone for an open collaboration approach with all charge point operators as well as the oil marketing companies who are focusing on expansion of charging infra.”
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 25 Feb 2024, 15:45 PM
VinFast is currently in the process of constructing a manufacturing facility in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. The company has urged the Indian gov
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VinFast is currently in the process of constructing a manufacturing facility in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. The company has urged the Indian government to reconsider the 100% import duty on fully-built EVs.
Vinfast has urged the Indian government to reconsider the 100% import duty on fully-built EVs. (Bloomberg)
Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast has approached the Indian government with a request to temporarily reduce import duties on its cars for approximately two years, a report by Reuters stated. This move aims to facilitate customer acceptance of VinFast’s products until the company’s local manufacturing plant becomes operational.
The request aligns with VinFast’s strategy to establish a presence in India, similar to the approach taken by American EV giant Tesla, which had also expressed interest in a duty reduction but faced a denial from the Indian government.
VinFast is currently in the process of constructing a manufacturing facility in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. The company’s India CEO, Pham Sanh Chau, has indicated that production is slated to commence by mid-2023, initially focusing on domestic sales before venturing into exports. VinFast’s investment plans in Tamil Nadu, in collaboration with the state government, entail a total investment of up to $2 billion, with an initial commitment of $500 million for the first five years of operations.
VinFast, akin to Tesla, has urged the Indian government to reconsider the 100% import duty on fully-built EVs, a stance that has been met with opposition from domestic automakers. While India, as the world’s third-largest vehicle market, is contemplating the requests, no definitive decision has been reached yet, as per a government official.
Chau highlighted VinFast’s proposal for a temporary reduction in import duty, suggesting bringing it down to 70% to 80% for a limited number of cars over two years. This approach, he believes, will help Indian customers acclimatise to VinFast’s offerings. While the central government deliberates on this proposal, VinFast remains committed to advancing its manufacturing facility’s construction.
India’s EV market is still nascent, accounting for just about 2% of total car sales in the previous year. However, the federal government has set an ambitious target of achieving a 30% market share for EVs by 2030, and is actively working on programs to attract EV manufacturers.
VinFast’s Tamil Nadu project is expected to have an annual capacity of up to 150,000 vehicles, complementing its main plant in Vietnam with a capacity of 250,000 vehicles annually. The company is already collaborating with around 55 Indian dealers to establish a robust sales network and is also considering introducing its two-wheeler models in the country in the future.
Portfolio of all-electric, near-life-size replicas made by Mecides include Porsches, Mercs, Aston Martins, Land Rovers, Fords, Volkswagens and more.
In recent years, Chinese automakers have been working hard to change the negative stereotype of being called copycats – at least in terms of design – by coming up with relatively more original creations. However, certain companies in China continue to take advantage of the relaxed copyright laws, allowing them to use copyrighted designs without seeking the original creator’s permission.
One such company is Mecides, a new startup that is pushing the boundaries of replica design with its range of mini electric trucks and SUVs, which often resemble miniatures of well-known models. The lineup is vast and includes luxury models, rugged trucks, and mainstream cars and SUVs. Despite their obviously different dimensions, it appears that all of the EVs share the same basic underpinnings, making the choice among them a matter of personal preference.
‘Premium’ offerings
Rangie Sport or Maruti Brezza?
One of the most interesting parts of Mecides’s lineup is its range of luxury car replicas. These unusual designs may not fool anyone into thinking you actually own an original, but their resemblance to their much pricier counterparts is remarkable. For example, the Mecides MBJD draws inspiration from the 2009 Bugatti 16C Galibier Concept, complete with a chrome-finished horseshoe grille and LED headlamp setup. Other notable replicas include minis of Porsche models like the Cayenne and Macan, Aston Martin’s DBX, and the Maserati Grecale. A fun fact about the Grecale lookalike is that it features a Porsche-style emblem on its nose, leaving owners to source the correct Trident logo themselves. Additionally, Mecides offers a mini that looks like the Range Rover Sport, but also bears a striking resemblance to the Maruti Suzuki Brezza.
‘Rugged’ replicas
RAM 1500 replica really gives off Toyota and Mahindra vibes.
Moving on to the rugged truck category, Mecides offers replicas that resemble various popular models. The Ford Bronco mini, for example, looks like a revamped Maruti Suzuki S-Presso, complete with an oversized grille and headlights that contrast the tiny wheels. The Mercedes G-Wagen replica is also noteworthy, although its underlying platform is claimed to be based on the Maruti Suzuki Jimny. For truck enthusiasts, Mecides has replicas of the Ram 1500 and the Toyota Tundra, both of which have been given a Chinese makeover. However, the Ram 1500 replica’s design also gives off a Mahindra Scorpio N and Toyota Hilux-like air.
‘Mass-market’ replicas
That’s supposed to be the Volkswagen ID.4.
Mecides also offers replicas of mainstream models, including the Mini Countryman JCW, Volkswagen ID.4, and Smart #1, all of which are fully electric. The replicas get a comfortable five-seater cabin. Each interior is equipped with a digital cockpit that mirrors the style of its respective model, although with cheaper materials.
Smaller, shorter and power(less)
The hatchback models range from 3,050mm to 3,800mm in length, while the long-wheelbase trucks can stretch up to 4,800mm. Despite their small size, all of these EVs come equipped with four-wheel disc brakes and conventional suspension parts. In some cases, power comes from a single 14hp electric motor, while in others, a 27hp motor is used. These numbers are comparable to heavy quadricycles in Europe, but the Chinese EVs weigh about 700kg, making them heavier and, likely, slower. The battery packs have a capacity of 26kWh, with driving ranges between 300km and 800km, depending on the version.
Mecides has not disclosed pricing details, but the company is currently accepting orders. While Mecides may not match established automakers in terms of originality or innovation, it serves a different market segment. With its relatively affordable replicas of popular models, it offers consumers the chance to enjoy the style and presence of luxury or mainstream models at a fraction of the price.
Which one of these replicas would you spend good money on? Let us know your favourite (or the least favourite) in the comments below.
The following table lists out the number of SUVs (or SUV-like cars) in a manufacturer’s Indian portfolio along with the number of SUVs with 4WD:
INDIAN SUV MANUFACTURERS WITH 4WD
Manufacturer
# 4WD Vehicles
Total SUVs*
Mahindra
4
8
Maruti Suzuki
2
7
Hyundai
1
5
MG
1
5
Toyota
4
5
Jeep
4
4
Kia
1
2
Skoda
1
2
Volkswagen
1
2
BRANDS WITHOUT 4WD
Tata
0
6
Citroen
0
4
Renault
0
2
Honda
0
1
Nissan
0
1
BYD
0
1
*SUV here is meant to represent cars that are trying to capitalise on the SUV body style craze
Now, let’s look at each manufacturer one by one.
Mahindra — 4/8 SUVs With 4WD (50% Coverage)
Mahindra have the largest number of 4WD cars in their portfolio and Jeep are the only mass market carmaker matching them in this regard. And if you factor in the Scorpio Classic and the Bolero, both of which earlier had a 4WD option, then the count goes up to 6 vehicles for a 75% coverage.
They are cashing in on this SUV craze with the largest number of SUVs on offer. The Thar perfectly sets the stage for the rest of their SUVs to borrow the rugged, go-anywhere personality. Then, having an option of 4WD in 4 of their vehicles makes it worth a look for buyers who absolutely need that capability.
MAHINDRA SUVS
SUVs*
4WD Option
XUV300
❌
XUV400
❌
Thar
✔
Scorpio Classic
❌ (4WD Discontinued)
Scorpio N
✔
XUV700
✔
Bolero
❌ (4WD Discontinued)
Bolero Camper
✔ (Surprised?)
Bolero Neo
❌
Total: 8
4WD: 4/8
Maruti Suzuki — 2/7 SUVs With 4WD (29% Coverage)
Maruti Suzuki are the next in line with 7 SUVs. The Jimny is their halo off-roader but even the Grand Vitara has the option of 4WD with a manual transmission. We’re pretty confident that it is a made-to-order kind of a variant with very limited production because of the scarce demand. But, having that option in the variant lineup helps the Vitara earn that SUV tag. This further spills into their lineup and it’s supposed to help them sell more vehicles with this SUV styling.
While you may laugh at someone expecting 4WD capabilities from a small car like the Ignis, it’s worth noting the Ignis does get the 4WD option in some international markets. So, it has more of those SUV genes in it than other mini SUVs like the Punch, Exter and the now-discontinued KUV100.
MARUTI SUZUKI SUVS
SUVs*
4WD Option
S-Presso
❌
Ignis
No (Not in India)
Fronx
❌
Brezza
❌
Jimny
✔
Grand Vitara
✔
Invicto
❌
Total: 7
4WD: 2/7
Hyundai — 1/5 SUVs With 4WD (20% Coverage)
After the addition of the Exter, Hyundai have 5 SUVs in their Indian portfolio. Only one of these has the option of 4WD. Even though they don’t sell the Tucson in large volumes, having it around gives the other SUVs in their portfolio that SUV character. After all, that’s what the buyers are buying into. And for a leading SUVs seller, the cost of having the Tucson in India is worth it, even if its numbers don’t add up to justify that investment.
HYUNDAI SUVS
SUVs*
4WD Option
Exter
❌
Venue
❌
Creta
❌
Alcazar
❌
Tucson
✔
Total: 5
4WD: 1/5
MG — 1/5 SUVs With 4WD (20% Coverage)
Counting the Hector and Hector Plus as 2 separate SUVs and similarly, considering Astor and ZS as 2 distinct SUVs, we end up with 5 SUVs in MG’s portfolio. While the number of vehicles with 4WD option still remains 1 — exclusive to Gloster — the others still at least have a true SUV to look up to. The 20% overall coverage of 4WD in MG’s SUV portfolio is the same as that of Hyundai.
MG MOTOR SUVS
SUVs*
4WD Option
Astor
❌
Hector
❌
Hector Plus
❌
ZS
❌
Gloster
✔
Total: 5
4WD: 1/5
Toyota — 4/5 SUVs With 4WD (80% Coverage)
Toyota have 5 SUVs (or SUV-like vehicles) in India and 4 of them have the option of 4WD. Even if you ignore the ultra luxury Land Cruiser, they have a 75% coverage of 4WD in their SUV portfolio. In fact, the only car without 4WD is something most people would call an MPV as it borrows the Innova name plate. But, if Maruti Suzuki can dare to call the XL6 an SUV, then the Hycross certainly deserves the SUV tag in my books.
TOYOTA SUVS
SUVs*
4WD Option
Hyryder
✔
Hilux
✔
Fortuner
✔
Hycross
❌
Land Cruiser
✔
Total: 5
4WD: 4/5
Jeep — 4/4 SUVs With 4WD (100% Coverage)
True to their SUV DNA, Jeep are the only SUV manufacturer offering the option of 4WD with every vehicle they sell in India. 4 out of 4 — 100% 4WD coverage and a perfect score. The commitment to making SUVs doesn’t reflect as strongly as in Jeep’s India portfolio.
JEEP SUVS
SUVs*
4WD Option
Compass
✔
Meridian
✔
Wrangler
✔ (Duh!!)
Grand Cherokee
✔
Total: 4
4WD: 4/4
Kia — 1/2 SUVs With 4WD (50% Coverage)
Now, Kia are a tricky one. They have 2 SUVs and 1 electric car in the portfolio with 4WD but it’s not an SUV. Their halo product, the imported EV6 electric, has rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive options. So, I’d say, they’re still doing much better than the carmakers selling SUVs without showing any expertise with 4WD in India.
KIA SUVS
SUVs*
4WD Option
Sonet
❌
Seltos
❌
EV6 (Not SUV)
✔
Skoda, Volkswagen — 1/2 SUV With 4WD (50% Coverage)
I’m merging Skoda and Volkswagen into one heading as they’re not only part of the same VW Group of companies, but also because their scores are identical. They both have 2 SUVs in their Indian lineup — one for the mass market buyers and one for an elite group of buyers, who, might I add, are an extremely sensible bunch.
This group of buyers sees VW and Skoda’s expensive cars from a different angle. They’re like affordable luxury cars without the premium badge on the nose and an accompanying inflated price tag. From their angle, they aren’t buying expensive cars from mass market brands but luxury cars without the baggage tagging along.
SKODA SUVS
SUVs*
4WD Option
Kushaq
❌
Kodiaq
✔
VOLKSWAGEN SUVS
SUVs*
4WD Option
Taigun
❌
Tiguan
✔
With that little off-topic nugget, let’s come back to the question at hand. They both have one 4WD SUV in their portfolio and one without. That’s a good 4WD coverage considering that they only have 2 SUVs each in India. The presence of the more expensive, larger SUV here lends the smaller one some of that SUV vibe.
Brands WIthout 4WD in Portfolio
Among car manufacturers that don’t have 4WD in any of their vehicles, we have Citroen (4 SUVs), Renault (2 SUVs) and Honda, Nissan, BYD with 1 SUV each.
Here, Citroen have the highest number of SUVs but no 4WD option. However, considering their limited reach in the country (in terms of sales and service outlets) and their age in the Indian market, it’s easy to digest the lack of 4WD cars. The rest of the brands have too few SUVs in their portfolio and not enough volumes to justify having a 4WD in the portfolio.
If we count the XUV300 and XUV400 as two separate vehicles, the Astor and the ZS as two separate vehicles, then the Punch-Punch EV and Nexon-Nexon EV should also be considered as distinct vehicles.
TATA SUVs
SUVs*
4WD Option
Punch
❌
Punch EV
❌
Nexon
❌
Nexon EV
❌
Harrier
❌
Safari
❌
Total: 6
4WD: 0/6
With that assumption, Tata Motors end up with a staggering 6 SUVs in their portfolio. NONE of these SUVs have the option of 4WD. They are also preparing the Curvv or Frest for launch in the near future. This is an SUV based on the Nexon’s platform and it’ll compete with the Creta, Seltos, Grand Vitara and other SUVs from the C-segment. Since the Nexon itself only has a front-wheel drive powertrain option, it’s safe to assume that the Curvv/Frest will also support only a front-wheel drivetrain with a petrol/diesel engine.
Thus, soon, they will have 7 SUVs in their portfolio and none of them will have the 4WD or AWD option. This is a startling fact about a major SUV manufacturer in India as they don’t have the 4WD in the portfolio to demonstrate their capabilities. It puts me in a difficult position when I have to refer to their products as SUVs, when literally all of them are nothing more than glorified, oversized hatchbacks.
They don’t have a halo product in the lineup with 4WD to lend the SUV vibe to the rest of their crossovers. While I don’t expect them to have a 100% coverage for 4WD like Jeep (all vehicles have 4WD option), at least having one is not an unreasonable expectation. It becomes even more difficult to digest when you look at Skoda, Volkswagen and Kia. All of these 3 carmakers have at least 1 vehicle with 4WD in their Indian portfolio even though they only have 2 SUVs in their portfolio.
Author’s Conclusion
I sometimes wonder how we went from this:
to:
One of them is about reclaiming your life. With a 4-wheel drive, you probably could do things they didn’t even show in the video. The first ad encourages you to go outdoors and get dirty.
The other one is about indulging in luxuries…which is good too but on a different plane — and — when the features work as intended. Even if they do, the ad feels like it’s pushing you towards laziness as they demonstrate the ability to open the tailgate without using your hands. Now, I wouldn’t mind this with the Harrier, which doesn’t have a reputation to live up to. But in the Safari ad, with the tagline “Reclaim your life”, it feels totally out of sync.
While the old ad only teases a small part of what the car is capable of, the new one pretty much sums up its capabilities. Even in the real world, the Safari is not capable of doing anything the Kia Sonet diesel can’t. In fact, the Sonet diesel does a few things better than the Safari while costing several lakhs less. Once you go into deeper analysis, you’ll find out that the Sonet offers more features. Moreover, the features in Kia cars have a much higher probability that they will work as intended during the ownership.
Am I the only one feeling like the Tata SUVs these days no longer represent what they used to?
In this Maruti Brezza engine review, we’ll explain what it’s like to drive the Brezza petrol manual and automatic in the city and on the highway and talk about the performance and fuel efficiency of the SUV. Besides the engine characteristics, we’ll also discuss what kind of comfort you can expect from the Brezza during city or highway driving for passengers in both rows of seats. Please note that we compiled this review after driving the car at the media drive event.
Maruti Brezza – Petrol Engine And Transmissions
Maruti have introduced a new 1.5L petrol engine with dual-jet technology in the Brezza facelift. Additionally, the mild-hybrid setup is now standard across the range. We have already seen this engine under the bonnet of the Ertiga and XL6 facelift. Check out the table below to find out how it compares to the old engine in terms of power, torque and fuel efficiency.
MARUTI SUZUKI Brezza – 1.5L HYBRID PETROL
ENGINE SPECS COMPARISON
SPECIFICATIONS
OLD BREZZA
Difference
NEW BREZZA
Displacement
1.5L Hybrid
–
1.5L Hybrid
Cylinder
4
–
4
Cubic Capacity
1462cc
–
1462cc
Power
105PS @ 6000rpm
2PS
103PS @ 6000rpm
Torque
138Nm @ 4400rpm
1Nm
137Nm @ 4400rpm
Manual
5-speed
–
5-speed
Automatic
4-speed TC
2-speed
6-speed TC
The Brezza has the most powerful naturally aspirated petrol engine amongst its competitors. It is also more powerful than the Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger’s turbo petrol engine. Most of the Brezza’s competitors offer a turbo-petrol engine and a diesel engine. The Brezza however, does not get either.
Maruti Brezza City Highway Mileage – Petrol Manual & Auto
Maruti claim a fuel efficiency figure of 20.15kmpl for the Brezza manual and 19.80kmpl for the Brezza automatic transmission. During our relaxed city drive in the new Brezza with the manual transmission, the SUV delivered an indicative fuel efficiency of more than 17kmpl. Given that the automatic transmission has an additional gear, which will let the engine cruise at a lower RPM, we think the automatic transmission will be more fuel efficient on highway drives.
Maruti Brezza – Performance
The Brezza does not feel low on power. When we drove the Brezza with the 5-speed manual transmission, we found the clutch was light. The gear shifts were also smooth. The car can manage even at relatively higher gears. As the engine is naturally aspirated, the power delivery is linear. Hence, there is no power loss even at low RPMs. The car picks up linearly throughout the rev range.
When we drove the manual Brezza on the highway, we felt that the car deserved a 6-speed manual transmission. While cruising at 100kmph, the engine was revving at 3000rpm. At such speeds, the engine felt strained, as if it had no power in reserve. Hence, picking up pace without downshifting could take a lot of time. Let us point out that the NVH levels were low even at 3000rpm.
On the other hand, the Brezza with the 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission was cruising at 2000rpm at 100kmph. Hence, it felt comparatively relaxed while driving. The gear shifts of this transmission are smooth. While there are no drive modes on offer, one can shift gears manually by using paddle shifters behind the steering wheel.
Maruti Brezza – Handling and Ride Quality
The new Brezza feels comfortable over most of the inconsistencies of the road. It also felt confident while maintaining a straight line on highways. The steering wheel feels light, which makes manoeuvring in city traffic very easy. The braking of the Brezza is good for the performance it offers. However, more initial bite would have made decelerating more confident.
Verdict – Maruti Brezza Engine Driving Review
Overall, the new engine of the Brezza is inherently refined in nature. The added gears in the automatic transmission have improved the high-speed cruising ability of the car. So, if you drive on highways frequently, you could opt for the automatic transmission over the manual without compromising fuel efficiency. We did miss the 6th gear in the manual transmission, which would have significantly aided the cruising ability of the car. However, even without it, we have nothing to complain about the dynamics of the car.
This article will give you details about the dimensions, or length, width, height and wheelbase of the Hyundai Tucson. We’ll also look at the ground clearance, boot space, fuel tank capacity and tyre size of the Hyundai Tucson.
The Hyundai Tucson is 4630mm long, 1865mm wide and 1665mm tall. Bigger exterior dimensions give a car a stronger road presence. The Tucson has a 2755mm 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.
HYUNDAI TUCSON DIMENSIONS
Length
4630mm
Width
1865mm
Height
1665mm
Wheelbase
2755mm
Ground Clearance
192mm
Boot Space
540L
Fuel Tank Capacity
54L
Wheel Size (Base)
235/60 R18
Wheel Size (Top)
235/60 R18
The Hyundai Tucson has a fuel tank capacity of litres and a boot space measuring 539 litres. The Tucson has a ground clearance of 181mm. The tyre size of the Hyundai Tucson base model is 235/60 R18 and the top model rides on 235/60 R18 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 Hyundai Tucson?
The Hyundai Tucson is 4630mm long, 1865mm wide and 1665mm tall.
What Is The Length Of Hyundai Tucson?
The Hyundai Tucson is 4630mm long. Here’s the length of Tucson in other units like centimetres, metres, feet and inches:
Hyundai Tucson Length
Millimetres
4630mm
Centimetres
463cm
Metres
4.63m
Inches
182.28in
Feet
15.19ft
What IsThe Width Of Hyundai Tucson?
The Hyundai Tucson is 1865mm wide. Here’s the width of Tucson in other units like centimetres, metres, feet and inches:
Hyundai Tucson Width
Millimetres
1865mm
Centimetres
186.5cm
Metres
1.865m
Inches
73.43in
Feet
6.12ft
What Is The Height Of Hyundai Tucson?
The Hyundai Tucson is 1665mm tall. Here’s the height of Tucson in other units like centimetres, metres, feet and inches:
Hyundai Tucson Height
Millimetres
1665mm
Centimetres
166.5cm
Metres
1.665m
Inches
65.55in
Feet
5.46ft
What Is The Fuel Tank Capacity Of Hyundai Tucson?
The Hyundai Tucson has a fuel tank capacity of 54 litres.
What Is The Wheelbase Of Hyundai Tucson?
The Hyundai Tucson has a wheelbase measuring 2755mm. Here’s the wheelbase of Tucson in other units like centimetres, metres, feet and inches:
Hyundai Tucson Wheelbase
Millimetres
2755mm
Centimetres
275.5cm
Metres
2.755m
Inches
108.46in
Feet
9.04ft
What Is The Boot Space Of Hyundai Tucson?
The Hyundai Tucson has a boot space measuring 540 litres. Here’s the boot space information of Tucson in other units like cubic centimetres, cubic metres, cubic inches and cubic feet:
Hyundai Tucson Boot Space
Litres
540L
Cubic Centimetres
540000cm3
Cubic Metres
0.540m3
Cubic Inches
32952.8in3
Cubic Feet
19.06ft3
What Is The Ground Clearance Of Hyundai Tucson?
The Hyundai Tucson has a ground clearance of 192mm. Here’s the ground clearance of Tucson in other units like centimetres, metres, feet and inches:
The following table lists out the variants that are most likely to get the CNG powertrain along with our estimated expected prices each variant:
TATA NEXON CNG
EXPECTED PRICE (EX-SHOWROOM) – FEBRUARY 2024
Variant
Petrol-MT
Difference
CNG-MT
Exp. Price
Pure
Rs. 9.80 lakh
Rs. 95,000
Rs. 10.75 lakh
Pure S
Rs. 10.30 lakh
Rs. 95,000
Rs. 11.25 lakh
Creative
Rs. 11.10 lakh
Rs. 95,000
Rs. 12.05 lakh
Creative Plus
Rs. 11.80 lakh
Rs. 95,000
Rs. 12.75 lakh
Creative Plus S
Rs. 12.30 lakh
Rs. 95,000
Rs. 13.25 lakh
Fearless
Rs. 12.60 lakh
Rs. 95,000
Rs. 13.55 lakh
Fearless S
Rs. 13.10 lakh
Rs. 95,000
Rs. 14.05 lakh
Fearless Plus
Rs. 13.10 lakh
Rs. 95,000
Rs. 14.05 lakh
Fearless Plus S
Rs. 13.60 lakh
Rs. 95,000
Rs. 14.55 lakh
Considering that Tata Motors usually offer CNG in their lower-mid all the way to top variants, we should see the CNG option available in Pure and higher trims.
Nexon CNG Expected Price Logic
Tata Motors have the upper hand in offering a CNG-bifuel option in the B2-segment along with a usable boot space. The Nexon CNG will also become the only turbo petrol car in India with CNG bi-fuel option. Since the other carmakers don’t have a turbo CNG engine, the Nexon CNG should offer remarkable drivability even after experiencing some drop in performance.
Still, we expect them to follow the industry standards and maintain the status quo. While they will become the only one to offer CNG and a usable boot with a turbo petrol engine, they don’t have a strong grip in the CNG market. Thus, we expect them to follow the norm of charging Rs. 95,000 for the lower running costs of CNG cars. Limiting the reach of the CNG powertrain to Pure and higher variants will also help Tata position the Nexon CNG as a premium alternative.
Thus, we expect the Nexon CNG to come with the manual transmission and cost between Rs. 10.75 lakh and Rs. 14.55 lakh.
In this article, we’ll estimate the ex-showroom prices of the variants of Tata Tigor, which are most likely to get the CNG powertrain with the AMT automatic transmission.
Tata Tigor Full Price List
Let’s first start with the Tigor’s regular prices applicable as of February 1, 2024 to form a baseline:
TATA TIGOR
EX-SHOWROOM PRICE – FEBRUARY 2024
Variant
CNG-Manual
Difference
Petrol-Manual
Difference
Petrol-AMT
XE
–
–
Rs. 6,29,900
–
–
XM
Rs. 7,74,900
Rs. 95,000
Rs. 6,79,900
Rs. 60,000
Rs. 7,39,900
XZ
Rs. 8,24,900
Rs. 95,000
Rs. 7,29,900
–
–
XZ Plus
Rs. 8,94,900
Rs. 95,000
Rs. 7,99,900
Rs. 60,000
Rs. 8,59,900
As you can see, the petrol-automatic variants cost exactly Rs. 60,000 more than the comparable petrol-manual trims. Meanwhile, the CNG-manual variants cost Rs. 95,000 more than the petrol-manual.
The following table lists out the variants that are most likely to get the CNG-AMT powertrain along with our estimated expected prices each variant:
TATA TIGOR CNG-AMT
EXPECTED PRICE (EX-SHOWROOM) – FEBRUARY 2024
Variant
CNG-Manual
Difference
CNG-AMT
Exp. Price
Difference
Petrol-AMT
XE
–
–
–
–
–
XM
Rs. 7,74,900
Rs. 55,000
Rs. 8,34,900
Rs. 95,000
Rs. 7,39,900
XZ
Rs. 8,24,900
–
–
–
–
XZ Plus
Rs. 8,94,900
Rs. 55,000
Rs. 9,54,900
Rs. 95,000
Rs. 8,59,900
There are only 2 variants of the Tigor currently offering CNG, petrol-manual as well as petrol-automatic powertrain options. Considering this information, we expect only these trims to offer the option of CNG and automatic transmission together.
Tata currently charge Rs. 95,000 for the CNG kit in the Tigor and Rs. 60,000 for the AMT automatic transmission. Since the new model is combining these two features, our estimation suggests that they will simply add the two prices up and make the new CNG-AMT variants Rs. 1.50 lakh pricier than the petrol-manual trims. Although, the sum comes to Rs. 1.55 lakh, we expect them to carry the same premium as the Tiago CNG-automatic powertrains.
Tigor CNG-AMT Expected Price Logic
Considering that they are the first ones to offer a clutch pedal-free option in a CNG car, we’d usually say that they might be priced rather well. This would help them establish a market before proceeding with upward price revisions.
However, considering Tata’s recent pricing structure, we’re pretty confident that they may not keep the prices lucrative. After all, they are the only ones in the country bringing such a unique and city-friendly powertrain option. This comes on top of the fact that their CNG cars have a fairly usable boot space because of the use of 2 smaller cylinders to store CNG fuel.
Thus, we expect the 2 Tigor CNG-automatic variants to cost Rs. 8.35 lakh and Rs. 9.55 lakh (ex-showroom).
In this article, we’ll estimate the ex-showroom prices of the variants of Tata Tiago, which are most likely to get the CNG powertrain with the AMT automatic transmission.
Tata Tiago Full Price List
Let’s first start with the Tiago’s regular prices applicable as of February 1, 2024 to form a baseline:
TATA TIAGO
EX-SHOWROOM PRICE – FEBRUARY 2024
Variant
CNG-Manual
Difference
Petrol-Manual
Difference
Petrol-AMT
XE
Rs. 6,59,900
Rs. 95,000
Rs. 5,64,900
–
–
XM
Rs. 6,94,900
Rs. 95,000
Rs. 5,99,900
–
–
XTO
–
–
Rs. 6,19,900
–
–
XT
Rs. 7,34,900
Rs. 95,000
Rs. 6,39,900
Rs. 55,000
Rs. 6,94,900
XT Rhythm
Rs. 7,54,900
Rs. 95,000
Rs. 6,59,900
–
–
XZO Plus
–
–
Rs. 6,99,900
Rs. 55,000
Rs. 7,54,900
XZ Plus
Rs. 8,24,900
Rs. 95,000
Rs. 7,29,900
Rs. 55,000
Rs. 7,84,900
XZ Plus DT
Rs. 8,34,900
Rs. 95,000
Rs. 7,39,900
Rs. 55,000
Rs. 7,94,900
XT NRG
Rs. 7,64,900
Rs. 95,000
Rs. 6,69,900
–
–
XZ NRG
Rs. 8,24,900
Rs. 95,000
Rs. 7,29,900
Rs. 55,000
Rs. 7,84,900
As you can see, the petrol-automatic variants cost exactly Rs. 55,000 more than the petrol-manual. Meanwhile, the CNG-manual variants cost Rs. 95,000 more than the petrol-manual.
The following table lists out the variants that are most likely to get the CNG-AMT powertrain along with our estimated expected prices each variant:
TATA TIAGO CNG-AMT
EXPECTED PRICE (EX-SHOWROOM) – FEBRUARY 2024
Variant
CNG-Manual
Difference
CNG-AMT
Exp. Price
Difference
Petrol-AMT
XE
Rs. 6,59,900
–
–
–
–
XM
Rs. 6,94,900
Rs. 55,000
–
–
–
XTO
–
–
–
–
–
XT
Rs. 7,34,900
Rs. 55,000
Rs. 7,89,900
Rs. 95,000
Rs. 6,94,900
XT Rhythm
Rs. 7,54,900
Rs. 55,000
–
–
–
XZO Plus
–
–
–
Rs. 95,000
Rs. 7,54,900
XZ Plus
Rs. 8,24,900
Rs. 55,000
Rs. 8,79,900
Rs. 95,000
Rs. 7,84,900
XZ Plus DT
Rs. 8,34,900
Rs. 55,000
Rs. 8,89,900
Rs. 95,000
Rs. 7,94,900
XT NRG
Rs. 7,64,900
Rs. 55,000
–
–
–
XZ NRG
Rs. 8,24,900
Rs. 55,000
Rs. 8,79,900
Rs. 95,000
Rs. 7,84,900
There are only 4 variants of the Tiago currently offering CNG, petrol-manual and petrol-automatic powertrain options. Considering this information, we expect only these trims to offer the option of CNG and automatic transmission together.
Tata currently charge Rs. 95,000 for the CNG kit in the Tiago and Rs. 55,000 for the AMT automatic transmission. Since the new model is combining these two features, our estimation suggests that they will simply add the two prices up and make the new CNG-AMT variants Rs. 1.50 lakh pricier than the petrol-manual trims.
Tiago CNG-AMT Expected Price Logic
Considering that they are the first ones exploring the market for a need for clutch pedal-free option in a CNG car, we’d usually say that they might be priced rather well. This helps them establish a market before proceeding with price revisions. However, considering Tata’s recent pricing structure, we’re pretty confident that they may not keep the prices lucrative. After all, they are the only ones in the country bringing this unique powertrain combination. This comes on top of the fact that their CNG cars have a fairly usable boot space because of the use of 2 smaller cylinders to store CNG fuel.
Thus, we expect the Tiago CNG-automatic to cost between Rs. 7.90 lakh and Rs. 8.90 lakh (ex-showroom).
This article will give you details about the dimensions, or length, width, height and wheelbase of the Honda Amaze. We’ll also look at the ground clearance, boot space, fuel tank capacity, and tyre size of the Honda Amaze.
The Honda Amaze is 3995mm long, 1695mm wide and 1501mm tall. Bigger exterior dimensions give a car a stronger road presence. The Amaze has a 2470mm 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.
HONDA AMAZE DIMENSIONS
Length
3995mm
Width
1695mm
Height
1501mm
Wheelbase
2470mm
Ground Clearance
170mm
Boot Space
420L
Fuel Tank Capacity
35L
Wheel Size (Base)
175/65 R14
Wheel Size (Top)
175/65 R15
The Honda Amaze has a fuel tank capacity of 35 litres and a boot space measuring 420 litres. The Amaze has a ground clearance of 170mm. The tyre size of the Honda Amaze base model is 175/65 R14 and the top model rides on 175/65 R15 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.
Read more about how you can get the best mileage or fuel efficiency from your car:
In this 2022 Maruti Brezza facelift interior review, we’ll explain the new 2022 Brezza’s interior design, features and their usability in detail to help you decide if you should buy this SUV. We’ll comprehensively explain the experience of getting in and out of the 2022 Brezza’s front and rear seats and the comfort while driving. Our overview of the 2022 Brezza’s cabin experience should help you decide if the Maruti 2022 Brezza is a suitable car for you. Please note that we compiled this review after driving the car at the media drive.
Front Seat Ingress Egress
Ingress and egress in the Brezza is unchanged, and is not a complex task. The floorboard, roof and seats are placed at an appropriate height. This makes getting in and out of the Brezza easy.
Front Seats Review
The Brezza gets an all new interior. It is mainly all black, save for some brown trim on the dashboard along with grey detailing, which stretches till the passenger side of the centre console. The cabin is filled with hard plastics all around, which is of the same quality as the pre-facelift Brezza. The centre console is sturdy and the fitment of the glovebox is satisfactory. The glovebox is cooled and can store a bottle along with the owner’s manual.
Other storage spaces in the cabin include bottle holders in the front doors, cupholders in the centre console with some space to put keys and a small storage under the front armrest. There is also a wireless charger in front of the gear lever and a sunglass holder on the headliner.
There is a USB port and a 12V socket ahead of the gear lever. The controls for the auto AC sit above them. Then, there is a free-standing 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system at the top of the dashboard. It supports wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and has good touch feedback. The new Brezza gets Arkamys-tuned audio system with surround sound. It gets 3 preset sound modes and we found the audio output to be satisfactory.
The touchscreen infotainment can also be accessed via controls on the left spoke of the steering wheel. There are telephony controls behind the leather wrapped steering wheel, with cruise control buttons on the right spoke. There are also paddle shifters behind the steering wheel in the automatic variants. The instrument cluster gets an analogue speedometer and tachometer, with a small, coloured MID in the centre. You can access information on the screen via the old-school pins, which look dated.
On the right side of the dashboard, there is the engine start/stop button along with controls for the head-up display, 360-degree camera, traction control and auto engine start/stop function. The new Brezza gets a head-up display, which is similar to the ones seen in the new Baleno. It displays information such as speed, tachometer, fuel-efficiency and time. The HUD helps the driver access important data without having to look off the road.
The new Brezza also gets a 360-degree camera. It shows the 3D view of the car and its surroundings and its feed is displayed on the touchscreen. The quality of the camera feed is impressive as well. The new-Brezza also gets an electric sunroof with a sufficiently thick sunshade. The new Brezza is the first Maruti car to get a sunroof.
The new Brezza also gets ambient lighting on the doors and footwell area. However, it only lights up in one colour – blue. Amenities for the driver include auto dimming IRVM, tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment, electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs and height adjustable driver seat.
The driver seat is fairly comfortable. The view from the driver seat is clear and one can see the edges of the bonnet, making the drive more confident. While the whole cabin has a modern vibe to it with various upmarket features, there is a gripe. All the backlit switches, such as the AC controls, steering-mounted controls, etc. have an orange backlighting. This looks dated in an otherwise modern cabin.
Rear Seats Ingress Egress
Getting in and out of the rear seats of the Brezza is easy. The floorboard and seats are at an appropriate height, Additionally, the roof of the Brezza does not slope at the rear, which means your head will likely not collide with the roof.
Rear Seats Review
The rear seats of the Brezza have enough knee room and legroom. The rear passengers can slide their feet under the front seats, making more room for their legs. The headroom for the rear passengers is good as well. We think that 2 adults can very easily travel in the rear seats of the Brezza. The back and base of the seats are well-cushioned and comfortable but the underthigh support seems a bit lacking.
We wrote this review from the perspective of a 5’8” passenger sitting behind the driver of a similar height. Features for the rear seat passengers include 2 adjustable headrests, an armrest, rear AC vents, type-A and type-C USB charging points, 60:40 split rear seats and ambient lighting.
Verdict – Maruti Brezza Facelift Interior Review
Overall, the Brezza facelift looks way more modern inside than the pre-facelift model, which carried forward the same interior for more than 6 years. While the layout is completely new, material quality inside the new Brezza remains unchanged. Several new features further enhance the Brezza’s interior and make the in-cabin experience better. The Brezza has enough space for a family of 4 adults and a kid.
This article will give you details about the dimensions, or length, width, height and wheelbase of the Tata Punch EV. We’ll also look at the ground clearance, boot space, fuel tank capacity and tyre size of the Tata Punch EV.
The Tata Punch EV is 3827mm long, 1742mm wide and 1615mm tall. Bigger exterior dimensions give a car a stronger road presence. The Punch EV has a 2445mm 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.
TATA PUNCH EV DIMENSIONS
Length
3827mm
Width
1742mm
Height
1615mm
Wheelbase
2445mm
Ground Clearance
190mm
Boot Space
366L
Wheel Size
195/60 R16
The Tata Punch EV has a boot space measuring 366 litres. The Punch EV has a ground clearance of 190mm. The tyre size of the Tata Punch EV is 195/60 R16. 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 Tata Punch EV?
The Tata Punch EV is 3827mm long, 1742mm wide and 1615mm tall.
What Is The Length Of Tata Punch EV?
The Tata Punch EV is 3827mm long. Here’s the length of Punch EV in other units like centimetres, metres, feet and inches:
TATA PUNCH EV LENGTH
Millimetres
3827mm
Centimetres
382.7cm
Metres
3.827m
Inches
150.67in
Feet
12.56ft
What IsThe Width Of Tata Punch EV?
The Tata Punch EV is 1742mm wide. Here’s the width of Punch EV in other units like centimetres, metres, feet and inches:
TATA PUNCH EV WIDTH
Millimetres
1742mm
Centimetres
174.2cm
Metres
1.742m
Inches
68.58in
Feet
5.72ft
What Is The Height Of Tata Punch EV?
The Tata Punch EV is 1615mm tall. Here’s the height of Punch EV in other units like centimetres, metres, feet and inches:
TATA PUNCH EV HEIGHT
Millimetres
1615mm
Centimetres
161.5cm
Metres
1.615m
Inches
63.58in
Feet
5.3ft
What Is The Wheelbase Of Tata Punch EV?
The Tata Punch EV has a wheelbase measuring 2445mm. Here’s the wheelbase of Punch EV in other units like centimetres, metres, feet and inches:
TATA PUNCH EV WHEELBASE
Millimetres
2445mm
Centimetres
244.5cm
Metres
2.445m
Inches
96.26in
Feet
8.02ft
What Is The Boot Space Of Tata Punch EV?
The Tata Punch EV has a boot space measuring 366 litres. Here’s the boot space information of Punch EV in other units like cubic centimetres, cubic metres, cubic inches and cubic feet:
TATA PUNCH EV BOOT SPACE
Litres
366L
Cubic Centimetres
366000cm3
Cubic Metres
0.366m3
Cubic Inches
22334.78in3
Cubic Feet
12.93ft3
What Is The Ground Clearance Of Tata Punch EV?
The Tata Punch EV has a ground clearance of 190mm. Here’s the ground clearance of Punch EV in other units like centimetres, metres, feet and inches:
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 Tata Punch EV electric.
Considering the body style, size and price range of the Tata Punch EV, it competes with the following cars:
Tata Tiago EV
Citroen eC3
MG Comet EV
What Are The Battery-Motor Specs Of Tata Punch EV?
The battery and motor specifications of the Tata Punch EV are as follows:
TATA PUNCH EV
BATTERY-MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS
Battery Capacity
25.0kWh
Power
82PS
Torque
114Nm
Transmission
Automatic
Range (Claimed)
315km
Charging Time (w/ 7.4kW AC)
7.5 hours
Charging Time (w/ 50kW DC)
59min
Mileage
12.60kmpu
What Is The Mileage Or Fuel Efficiency Of Tata Punch EV?
The Tata Punch EV has a mileage of 12.60kmpu. This means that Tata Punch EV will cover 12.6km for each unit or kWh of electricity.
This article will give you details about the dimensions, or length, width, height and wheelbase of the Kia Sonet. We’ll also look at the ground clearance, boot space, fuel tank capacity and tyre size of the Kia Sonet.
The Kia Sonet is 3995mm long, 1790mm wide and 1642mm tall. Bigger exterior dimensions give a car a stronger road presence. The Sonet 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 DIMENSIONS
Length
3995mm
Width
1790mm
Height
1642mm
Wheelbase
2500mm
Ground Clearance
205mm
Boot Space
392L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45L
Wheel Size (Base)
195/65 R15
Wheel Size (Top)
215/60 R16
The Kia Sonet has a fuel tank capacity of 45 litres and a boot space measuring 392 litres. The Sonet has a ground clearance of 205mm. The tyre size of the Kia Sonet 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?
The Kia Sonet is 3995mm long, 1790mm wide and 1642mm tall.
What Is The Length Of Kia Sonet?
The Kia Sonet is 3995mm long. Here’s the length of Sonet in other units like centimetres, metres, feet and inches:
Kia Sonet Length
Millimetres
3995mm
Centimetres
399.5cm
Metres
3.995m
Inches
157.28in
Feet
13.11ft
What Is The Width Of Kia Sonet?
The Kia Sonet is 1790mm wide. Here’s the width of Sonet in other units like centimetres, metres, feet and inches:
Kia Sonet Width
Millimetres
1790mm
Centimetres
179cm
Metres
1.79m
Inches
70.47in
Feet
5.87ft
What Is The Height Of Kia Sonet?
The Kia Sonet is 1642mm tall. Here’s the height of Sonet in other units like centimetres, metres, feet and inches:
Kia Sonet Height
Millimetres
1642mm
Centimetres
164.2cm
Metres
1.642m
Inches
64.65in
Feet
5.39ft
What Is The Fuel Tank Capacity Of Kia Sonet?
The Kia Sonet has a fuel tank capacity of 45 litres.
What Is The Wheelbase Of Kia Sonet?
The Kia Sonet has a wheelbase measuring 2500mm. Here’s the wheelbase of Sonet in other units like centimetres, metres, feet and inches:
Kia Sonet Wheelbase
Millimetres
2500mm
Centimetres
250cm
Metres
2.5m
Inches
98.43in
Feet
8.2ft
What Is The Boot Space Of Kia Sonet?
The Kia Sonet has a boot space measuring 392 litres. Here’s the boot space information of Sonet in other units like cubic centimetres, cubic metres, cubic inches and cubic feet:
Kia Sonet Boot Space
Litres
392L
Cubic Centimetres
392000cm3
Cubic Metres
0.392m3
Cubic Inches
23921.41in3
Cubic Feet
13.84ft3
What Is The Ground Clearance Of Kia Sonet?
The Kia Sonet has a ground clearance of 205mm. Here’s the ground clearance of Sonet in other units like centimetres, metres, feet and inches:
This article will give you a perspective of the engine specs like, displacement, power, torque, mileage and transmission details of the Hyundai Creta petrol and diesel engines.
Considering the body style, size and price range of the Hyundai Creta, it competes with the following cars:
Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder
What Are The Engine Specs Of Hyundai Creta?
HYUNDAI CRETA | ENGINE SPECS
Engine
1.5L Normal Petrol
1.5L Turbo Petrol
1.5L Turbo Diesel
Displacement
1497cc
1482cc
1493cc
Cylinder
4
4
4
Power
115PS @ 6300rpm
160PS @ 5500rpm
116PS @ 4000rpm
Torque
144Nm @ 4500rpm
253Nm @ 1500 – 3500rpm
250Nm @ 1500 – 2750rpm
Manual
6-speed manual
NA
6-speed manual
Automatic
CVT
7-speed DCT
6-speed TC
The Hyundai Creta only gets a 1.5L normal petrol engine, which is available with a 6-speed manual and CVT transmission. The Creta’s normal petrol engine makes 115PS of power at 6300rpm and 144Nm of torque at 4500rpm.
What Is The Mileage Or Fuel Efficiency Of Hyundai Creta?
HYUNDAI CRETA | MILEAGE OR FUEL EFFICIENCY
Engine
1.5L Normal Petrol
1.5L Turbo Petrol
1.5L Turbo Diesel
Manual FE
17.40kmpl
NA
21.80kmpl
Automatic FE
17.70kmpl
18.40kmpl
19.10kmpl
The Hyundai Creta 1.5L normal petrol engine has a mileage of 17.40kmpl with the 6-speed manual and 17.70kmpl with the CVT transmission.
The 1.5L turbo petrol engine has a mileage of 18.40kmpl with the 7-speed DCT transmission.
The 1.5L turbo diesel engine has a mileage of 21.80kmpl with the 6-speed manual and 19.10kmpl with the 6-speed TC transmission.
Read more about how you can get the best mileage or fuel efficiency from your car:
This article will give you a perspective of the engine specs like, displacement, power, torque, mileage and transmission details of the Kia Sonet diesel and petrol engines.
Considering the body style, size and price range of the Kia Sonet, it competes with the following cars:
What Are The Engine Specs Of Kia Sonet?
KIA SONET | ENGINE SPECS
Engine
1.0L Turbo Petrol
1.2L Normal Petrol
1.5L Turbo Diesel
Displacement
998cc
1197cc
1493cc
Cylinder
3
4
4
Power
120PS @ 6000rpm
83PS @ 6000rpm
116PS @ 4000rpm
Power:Weight
103.99PS/t
76.78PS/t
94.08PS/t
Torque
172Nm @ 1500 – 4000rpm
115Nm @ 4200rpm
250Nm @ 1500 – 2750rpm
Torque:Weight
149.05Nm/t
106.38Nm/t
202.76Nm/t
Manual
6-speed manual
5-speed manual
6-speed manual
Automatic
7-speed DCT
NA
6-speed TC
The Kia Sonet is available with 3 engine options: 1.0L turbo petrol,1.2L normal 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 manual and a 7-speed DCT transmission.
The 1.2L normal petrol engine churns out 83PS of power at 6000rpm and 115Nm of torque at 4200rpm. The 1.2L normal petrol engine gets a 5-speed manual transmission.
The 1.5L turbo diesel engine is rated to deliver 116PS of power at 4000rpm and 250Nm of torque between 1500 and 2750rpm. You can get the 1.5L turbo diesel engine of the Sonet with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed TC transmission.
What Is The Mileage Or Fuel Efficiency Of Kia Sonet?
KIA SONET | MILEAGE OR FUEL EFFICIENCY
Engine
1.0L Turbo Petrol
1.2L Normal Petrol
1.5L Turbo Diesel
Manual FE
18.70kmpl
18.83kmpl
22.30kmpl
Automatic FE
19.20kmpl
NA
18.60kmpl
The Kia Sonet 1.0L turbo petrol engine has a mileage of 18.70kmpl with the 6-speed manual and 19.20kmpl with the 7-speed DCT transmission.
The 1.2L normal petrol engine has a mileage of 18.83kmpl with the 5-speed manual transmission.
The 1.5L turbo diesel engine has a mileage of 22.30kmpl with the 6-speed manual and 18.60kmpl with the 6-speed TC transmission.
Read more about how you can get the best mileage or fuel efficiency from your car:
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 13 Jan 2024, 17:56 PM
The images show the Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge in all its glory while Emraan Hashmi was spotted taking a ride in his newest prized possession.
Actor Emraan Hashmi was seen in his new Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge at his residence recently (HT Auto)
Emraan Hashmi is celebrating his last movie release, Tiger 3, which has been a hit at the box office, and the actor certainly knows how to do it style. The actor was recently seen taking delivery of his new Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge adding the opulent luxury saloon to his garage. The Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge is as exclusive as they come in the exotic world with on-road prices stretching well over ₹12 crore.
The images show an all-black Rolls-Royce Ghost rolling into Hashmi’s residence while the actor was spotted taking a ride in his newest prized possession. Not many would know but Emraan has an affinity towards cars and has had the Lamborghini Huracan, Range Rover, Mercedes-Maybach S560 and more.
The Rolls Royce Ghost Black Badge shares its underpinnings with the new-gen Phantom VIII, while power comes from the 6.75-litre twin-turbo V12 engine (HT Auto)
The Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge though sits on top of the automotive pyramid. The Black Badge version adds a special paint option to the car, giving it a pristine look. Under the paintwork is a lightweight aluminium spaceframe architecture shared with the new-generation Phantom VIII. The styling remains instantly recognisable but the new-gen Ghost now gets sleeker headlamps with laser-light technology and C-shaped LED DRLs. The profile retains the sloping roofline while the rear sports a new bumper and LED taillights. The Black Badge adds carbon alloy composite wheels.
The cabin is equally opulent on the Ghost Black Badge with the special model adding Turchese Leather and Technical Carbon veneer. You continue to get the star headliner and the best of craftsmanship inside the car. Rolls-Royce uses about 100 kg of soundproofing material inside the Ghost, while a soft background noise was added to mitigate the complete silence.
The new Rolls-Royce Ghost BB joins Hashmi’s garage that has had a number of exotics including the Lamborghini Huracan, Range Rover, Mercedes-Maybach and more (HT Auto)
Power on the Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge comes from the 6.75-litre, twin-turbocharged V12 engine tuned for 592 bhp and 900 Nm of peak torque. The Black Badge makes slightly more power and torque over the standard version with the torque kicking in from just 1,600 rpm onwards. This allows the Ghost BB to be quick despite its weight of around 2.5 tonnes. 0-100 kmph comes up in 4.8 seconds while the top speed is electronically limited to 205 kmph. The Ghost gets an automatic transmission with power going to all four wheels for better traction.
Interestingly, Emraan Hashmi is the second actor from the Yashraj Films Spy Universe to get his hands on a Rolls-Royce Black Badge. Previously, actor Shah Rukh Khan added the Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge to his garage last year following the success of Pathaan.
