Range Rover Velar Launched In India

Land Rover India has finally announced the prices of the Range Rover Velar. Prices for the Velar start at Rs 78.83 lakh and goes up to Rs 1.24 crore (ex-showroom India). The new SUV sits between the Evoque and the Sport. The Velar is available with three engine option one petrol and two diesel across 25 variants.

Inside the cabin seats get a 20-way adjustment with memory, recline and heating/cooling in the front. The upholstery is all leather, while the Meridian 825W sound system is installed. The new Touch-Pro Duo infotainment system is also available for smartphone mirroring and gesture control. The SUV gets a panoramic sunroof, individual zone climate control, power gesture tailgate and Navigation Pro, with personalisation packs..

In India, the Velar gets a 2.0-litre 250PS petrol engine while the diesel duties are done by two different engines - a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder, 179PS engine and a 3.0-litre V6 which produces 300PS of power. All the engines are mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission which sends power to all four wheels. The four variants are Standard, S, SE and HSE trim.

It is equipped with features like electronic air suspension, Terrain Response System, Dynamic Stability Control, active rear locking differential and a Roll Stability Control System. It also gets active dynamics, which according to the manufacturer monitors body and steering movements up to 500 times per second to provide a comfortable ride. The Velar is in competition with premium SUVs like the BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Audi Q7 and the Volvo XC90.

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Tata Hexa Downtown Urban Edition Lunched

Tata Motors has launched the Hexa Downtown Urban Edition in India. The Hexa Downtown will be available with two packages, which are 'Absolute' and 'Indulgence'. The prices of the Hexa Downtown start at ₹ 12.18 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). This special edition gets some cosmetic changes and packs new features inside it's cabin and will be available in limited numbers.

The Hexa gets a new Urban Bronze paint job which is specific to this Downtown Urban edition. Added features are chrome highlights to the vehicle to up the bling factor. The headlights and tail lamp surrounds, ORVMs and sides sport these additional chrome bits. A downtown badging, side steps, tan seat covers, a wireless charger, carpet sets and car care kit. These features are common to both “Absolute” and “Indulgence” packages offered by Tata.

The key difference between the “Absolute” and “Indulge” packages are in terms of alloy wheels on lower variants. Also, the Indulge package adds a Head-Up Display (HUD) ) this reads out the speed limit alerts, battery voltage and even the tyre pressure information of the car and 10-inch rear seat entertainment screens trims on the top-end XT and XTA trims.

There are no mechanical changes in this special edition. It will be powered by same 2.2-litre turbo diesel engine is offered in two states of tune. In the lower variant it produces 148bhp and 320Nm of torque, while in the higher spec-variant it churns out 154bhp and 400Nm of torque. The engine in the lower state-of-tune comes mated to a five-speed manual gearbox, and will be rear-wheel driven. The more powerful version comes with six-speed manual and automatic gearbox options, available with either rear wheel drive or all-wheel drive.

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Tata Nexon Launched in India

Tata Motors much-awaited compact Sports Utility Vehicle Nexon launched with aggressive pricing it at Rs 5.85 lakh to Rs 9.45 lakh (ex-showroom New Delhi). It is available in base XE, XM, XT and top XZ+ trims. All these trims will be available with both petrol as well as diesel engine options. Tata is giving dual front airbags as well as ABS as standard for the range.

Inside the cabin, Nexon gets a three-tone interior along with climate control, touchscreen infotainment system with floating display and eight speakers, button start, rotary dial for drive mode selection and a 350-litre boot. The Harmann touchscreen infotainment system with support for Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto,  USB, Bluetooth and AUX connectivity.

Under the hood, Tata Nexon is powered by brand new Revotron petrol and Revotorq diesel engines,  where 1.2-litre inline four cylinder petrol engine producing 108bhp while the diesel is a new 1.5-litre engine producing 108bhp. Both engines are offered only with a six-speed manual transmission. The Nexon rides 209mm off the ground, which is not only the highest in its segment, but also higher than its elder siblings, the Safari Storme and the Hexa.

There are five colours on offer, namely - Moroccan Blue, Vermont Red, Seattle Silver, Glasgow Grey and Calgary White. Tata is also offering a dual-tone option on the XZ+ trim with a gloss black finished roof. Tata Nexon competes against Ford Ecosport, the Honda WR-V, the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Mahindra TUV300 and the Nuvosport.

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Skoda Octavia RS Launched

Skoda has reintroduced the Octavia RS in India, which is the performance oriented version of the regular Octavia. Available in a single variant which is Style-Plus variant, the Skoda Octavia RS will cost Rs 24.62 lakh (ex-showroom, Pan India).It’s the most powerful car that Skoda has ever brought to India and it comes with full RS specification. 

Under the hood, the new Skoda Octavia RS is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that gives the power of 230bhp and 350Nm of torque. It is mated with six-speed automatic gearbox that powers the front wheels. The Octavia RS goes 0-100kmph in under 7 seconds and its top speed is upto 250kmph.

Inside, the Octavia RS gets an all-black theme and the Alcantra seats get unique red stitching with the RS badge. The car gets carbon finish door inserts and a flat bottom steering wheel for that sporty quotient. It comes with large 9.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system.

On the exterior, Octavia RS equipped with quad LED headlamps and a blackened butterfly grille with the RS badge. The car gets a functional body kit which includes a tail gate spoiler, 17-inch alloys and side skirts. It also gets large twin exhausts at the rear.

The new Skoda Octavia RS comes with convenience and safety features, which includes electronically adjustable seats, sunroof, rear AC vents, ABS with EBD and multiple airbags. . It is available in the shades of Candy White, Race Blue, Corrida Red and Steel Grey.

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Updated Audi Q3 launched in India

Audi India has launched the updated version of the Q3 with Mechanical and features upgrades. The new Q3 2.0-TDI front wheel drive is priced at Rs 34.20 lakh, while the 2.0-TDI Quattro is priced at Rs 37.20 lakh (Ex-showroom, Delhi). 

Under the hood, the Q3 with a 2.0 litre TDI front wheel drive generates 148bhp of power, while the Q3 2.0 TDI quattro engine, it generates 182bhp of power, which is about 4 per cent more powerful than the previous version. The FWD variant goes 0-100 in 9.3 seconds, while the Quattro version goes 0-100kmph in 7.9 seconds. Both the engine come mated to updated 7-speed S tronic transmission.

New Audi Q3 gets a redesigned bumper that features sharper lines and has a striking shape. The new air inlets in the front bumper give the car a rugged and aggressive character. The panoramic sunroof is now standard on the car as are the 17-inch wheels and LED Headlights with signature LED DRLs. Inside the cabin the vehicle now gets front seats with electric adjustment as standard, along with deluxe 2 Zone automatic air conditioner. The Audi Q3 2.0 TDI quattro features sporty aluminium tangent inlays while the Audi Q3 2.0 TDI FWD gets elegant walnut brown inlays.

Looking at the safety features, the new Audi Q3 comes with electronic stabilisation program, 6-airbags and electronic vehicle immobilization device. As for features it comes loaded with - driver information display in colour, hill-start assist and hill descent assist, electromechanical parking brake, folding rear seat back, front and rear centre armrest. Additionally, the new Q3 also offers parking system plus with reverse camera and cruise control.

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Lamborghini Aventador S Launched

Lamborghini India has introduced the Aventador S in the country at Rs 5.01 Crore (ex-showroom, India). It is the facelifted version of the Aventador coupe and features a new front bumper, rear bumper, diffusers and air intakes. All these changes on the exterior make the car more aerodynamic. The new front splitter and diffuser add 130 % more downforce, thus making the car firmly planted on the road.

There are not much changes inside the Aventador S from standard Aventador. It still features the jet-fighter inspired cockpit. However, the old analogue dials in the instrument cluster have been replaced by LCD TFT display. The Italian super carmaker is also offering tonnes of customisation options. You can personalise your Aventador S through Lamborghini's personalisation division.

The new Lamborghini Aventador S is powered by a 6.5-litre naturally aspirated V12 engine that gives power of 730bhp. The powerful engine comes mated to a seven-speed ISR (Independent Shifting Rods) gearbox. The vehicle claims to reach a top speed of 349kmph and goes a 0-100kmph in just 2.9 seconds. The most unique feature of the Aventador S is its four-wheel steering. While at low speeds the rear wheels turn in the opposite direction compared to the front, at high speeds they turn in the same direction. This helps to achieve a shorter turning radius at low speed and better cornering ability at high speeds.

The new Aventador S also features a new driving mode, the 'EGO', apart from the existing Strada, Sport and Corsa. The EGO mode lets the driver choose individual settings for the steering, suspension and engine. The Aventador S replaces the standard Aventador in India. Aventador S rivals with Ferrari 812 Superfast and the Aston Martin Vanquish.

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2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB Launched

Mercedes-Benz has launched the 2017 E-Class in India. Prices start at Rs 56.15 lakh for the E 200 petrol and go up to Rs 69.47 lakh for the E 350 d diesel (both prices ex-showroom Mumbai). The new E-Class is being introduced exclusively as a long-wheelbase model and India is the only country to get it with right-hand drive.

Features in the new 2017 E-Class include 12.3-inch infotainment screen (derived from the S-Class) that can be operated via a touchpad and for entertainment the car comes equipped with a 13-speaker sound system by Burmester. Other features include a panoramic sunroof, motorised sunblinds, 64-colour ambient lighting and touch-sensitive controls on the steering wheel, Full-LED headlights, air-suspension (diesel only) and electrically-adjustable rear seats.

The E 350 d’s 3.0-litre, V6 diesel engine produces 262PS of power and 620Nm of torque. 0-100kmph comes up in a claimed 6.6 seconds with the top speed rated at 250kmph. Mercedes-Benz had the same diesel engine powering the outgoing E-Class, tuned to deliver the same power and torque output. The petrol engine is also a familiar 2.0-litre, four-cylinder unit. Producing 187PS and 300Nm, this engine drives the new E-Class from 0-100kmph in 8.5 seconds – 0.6 seconds slower than the outgoing E-Class – since the new model is larger and, of course, heavier too. Both engines come paired with the 9G-TRONIC nine-speed automatic transmission that drives power to the rear wheels only.

Colour Options available with new 2017 E-Class are Obsidian Black, Iridium Silver, Citrine Brown, Selenite Grey, Polar White. 2017 E-Class takes on rivals like the BMW 5 Series (soon to be replaced by a new generation itself), the Audi A6, Volvo S90 and the Jaguar XF.

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