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Yearender 2021: From Tata Punch to Renault Kiger, here’s list of top launches this year
The auto industry has witnessed a lot of ups and downs in the last two years due to the global covid-19 the pandemic outbreak and chip shortage. Despite these problems, the leading car manufacturer in India has given superb launches in the segments like micro SUVs, SUVs, hatchbacks, sedans, and MPV’s.
The auto industry has witnessed a lot of ups and downs in the last two years due to the global covid-19 the pandemic outbreak and chip shortage. Despite these problems, the leading car manufacturer in India has given superb launches in the segments like micro SUVs, SUVs, hatchbacks, sedans, and MPV’s.
Here is a list of top car launches that have garnered massive applauds from the people in 2021.
Tata Punch
Tata’s one of the interesting and budget-friendly vehicles, micro SUV Punch, that definitely doesn’t look so micro. The company has launched the car in October, this year.
The Tata Punch has become the company’s hot-selling product in no time, all credit goes to its 5 stars global NCAP rating and aggressive design. The company claimed that they have received more bookings for the Punch as compared to the company’s other vehicle.
The Tata has launched the car at the starting price of Rs 5.49 lakh (ex-showroom) and it goes up to Rs 9.09 for the top variant. At this price range, customers get a power window, 366 litres of boot space, LED with day running lights, LED tail lamps, and projector headlights.
The Tata Punch comes with a 1.2-liter revotron petrol engine in both automatic and manual transmission.
Mahindra XUV 700
This year, Mahindra has launched one of its superb feature-loaded vehicles XUV700 at the shocking price range that starts from Rs 12.49 lakh and goes 22.89 lakh (ex-showroom) for the top variant.
At this price range, Mahindra offered world-class features in its flagship suvs such as hill assist, 10.25-inch displays (touchscreen and digital instrument cluster), 6-speaker sound system with sound moods and whatnot.
The customers get a choice of engines between petrol and diesel engines. It comes with a 2.0-liter mStallion turbo petrol and 2.2-litre mHawk diesel. Both engines are available in manual and automatic transmission options.
Renault Kiger
The Renault India has launched its mid-size compact SUV Kiger at the starting price of Rs 7.37 lakh (ex-showroom) this year. Despite having great competition in the segment, the car managed to achieve good success and gave tough competition to its rivals such as Tata Punch and Nissan Magnate.
The Kiger comes with a 1.0-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine that generates 72 horsepower and 96Nm of torque. The company also introduced the 1.0-liter, turbo-petrol engine that generates making 100hp and 160Nm.
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Mercedes-Benz A 45 S AMG
There are only a few cars in the market that can match the level of Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+. The company has launched this beast at the starting price of Rs 79.50 lakh (ex-showroom). This beauty comes with 2.0-litre four-cylinder, that generates 415 bhp and 500 Nm of peak torque. The company also claimed that the car can go 0-100 kmph in just 3.9 seconds.
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Kia Seltos diesel MT launched, prices start at Rs 12 lakh
The Seltos, one of the most popular Kia SUVs in India, received a facelift in July 2023 and has since achieved notable success, reaching 65,000 units in sales to date.
Kia India has expanded its Seltos lineup with the launch of new 6-speed manual transmission variants with diesel engine options. Priced between Rs 12 lakh and Rs 18.28 lakh, ex-showroom, these trims expand the Seltos lineup to a total of 24 variants. The new diesel trims with MT and is available in 5 options THE, HTK, HTK+,HTX, HTX+.
The 116 hp, 250 Nm diesel motor was earlier offered only with an option of a 6-speed iMT and a 6-speed automatic gearbox. The Seltos, one of the most popular Kia SUVs in India, received a facelift in July 2023 and has since achieved notable success, reaching 65,000 units in sales to date.
Since its 2019 debut, the model range has sold 6 lakh units in domestic and international markets, contributing more than 51% to Kia India’s total domestic dispatches. In fact on the global level, one out of every 10 Kia cars sold is a Seltos.
The South Korean carmaker has expanded the transmission options for the model not long after the launch of the updated Hyundai Creta, which gets six diesel MT variants priced between Rs 12.45 lakh and Rs 18.74 lakh. Both prices are ex-showroom.
The new Seltos offers 32 safety features, a Level 2 ADAS suite with upto 17 features, a twin 10.25-inch display for infotainment and instrumentation, dual zone automatic air conditioner, and 18-inch crystal cut alloy wheels. Additional features include a dual-pane panoramic sunroof and electric parking brake among others.
Kia has not introduced this powertrain option on the Seltos GT Line and X-Line variants. Bookings for the Seltos diesel-MT are currently open, with deliveries slated to commence next month. In a bid to push more iMT gearbox-equipped SUVs, Kia had slowly pulled the plug on the Seltos diesel-manual from the Indian market last year. However sales of the iMT models haven’t been on par with the manual gearbox equipped models in general.
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MG Motor India launches 2024 MG Astor, prices start Rs 9.98lakh
The Astor remains mechanically unchanged. It gets two petrol engine options – a1.5ltr NA Petrol engine which puts out 110hp of power and 144 Nm of Torque. Another engine is the 1.3 ltr turbo petrol which puts out 140hp of power 220 Nm Torque.
MG Motor India announced the launch of the 2024 MG Astor. The price for the new Astor starts from Rs 9.98 lakh and it will be available in five variants – Sprint, shine, select, Sharp Pro, and Savvy Pro. No changes have been made to the car inside or outside and it also remains mechanically unchanged.
The 2024 Astor gets additional features such as ventilated seats in the front row, auto dimming IRVM, apple car play & Wireless Android Auto and Wireless Charger along with an updated i-SMART 2.0 with over 80 connected features, Jio-powered voice recognition system, and a digital key function with an anti-theft feature.
The i-Smart 2.0 and 80+ connected features such as voice commands for News, Dictionary, Horoscope, Date/Day information, Clock, Calculator, Cricket updates and weather. Other features include a panoramic sunroof, steering weight adjustment with driving modes, heated wing leaders, 360-degree camera, tyre pressure monitor, electric parking brake, leatherette upholstery, 7-inch digital instrument cluster and 10.1 inch touchscreen infotainment system.
In terms of safety the car gets rear disc brakes, hill start and descent control, traction control, ESP, brake assist, EBD, ABS and six airbags. It also gets Level-2 ADAS features such as Lane Keep Asist, Lane Departure Warning, Adaptive cruise control and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB).
The Astor remains mechanically unchanged. It gets two petrol engine options – a1.5ltr NA Petrol engine which puts out 110hp of power and 144 Nm of Torque. Another engine is the 1.3 ltr turbo petrol which puts out 140hp of power 220 Nm Torque. The NA engine gets a 5-speed manual or CVT automatic, the turbo petrol gets a 6-speed torque converter automatic.
Gaurav Gupta, Managing Director, MG Motor India said they are committed to meeting customer expectations with products that showcase the latest in automobile technology. Keeping to his promise as a brand celebrating its centenary this year, the Astor 2024 line-up offers a combination of features, design, and great value propositions.
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Hyundai i20 N Line Facelift launched: Checkout features here
The Hyundai i20 N line sporty hatch has been launched with a starting price of Rs 9.99 lakh for the base N6 manual variant going upto Rs 12.31 lakh for the top of the range N8 DCT version.
Hyundai Motor India has launched the i20 N Line facelift soon after the introduction of refreshed i20 in the market. The new refreshed Hyundai i20 N Line continues to be available in two variants- N8 and N6. The updated model of i20 N line comes with changes to the interior, added features, new transmission and mild cosmetic updates.
Hyundai i20 N line – Price
The Hyundai i20 N line sporty hatch has been launched with a starting price of Rs 9.99 lakh for the base N6 manual variant going upto Rs 12.31 lakh for the top of the range N8 DCT version. The Hyundai i20 N line does not have any direct rivals since the discontinuation of the Polo GT TSI. The Tata Altrozi turbo is a sort of rival, removing the sportier exhaust and suspension tuning.
Hyundai i20 N Line Facelift: Powertrain and New Gearbox
The sportier version of the Hyundai i20 facelifts most important update is the addition of the traditional 6 speed manual transmission. The model replaces the 6 speed iMT unit. The 7 Speed DCT option is still present, as are the sportier exhaust note coupled with rear disc brakes and sportier suspension marking it different from its regular counterpart. The i20N Line carries over the same 1 litre turbo petrol engine delivering 172 Nm and 120 Hp of peak torque. This is the only Hyundai model that comes with this powertrain.
Hyundai i20 N Line: Features, interior and design updates
Styling includes minor styling updates on its profile, red brake calipers, newly designed 16 inch alloy wheels, new front splitter, parametric front grille design and uniquely styled front bumper with red accents. At the rear there is a restyled bumper a spoiler, red accents, twin exhaust outlets and a restyled bumper with prominent diffuser. On the inside, the i20 N linegear k knob, leather wrapped steering wheel, metal finish pedals, red ambient lighting and mild red accents.
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