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  Hyundai Motor India has launched the third-generation   HYUNDAI I20   in India. Prices for the i20 premium hatchback start from Rs 6.80 lakh for the base petrol variant and go up to Rs 10.60 for the top-end diesel-manual. Prices for the turbo-iMT variant start from Rs 8.80 lakh with the turbo-DCT priced from Rs 10.67 lakh. Prices for the diesel Hyundai i20 start from Rs 8.20 lakh. These prices are ex-showroom India and applicable up to December 31, 2020. Bookings for the new i20 have already opened online or at Hyundai dealerships for Rs 21,000. 2020 Hyundai i20 exteriors and dimensions The Hyundai i20 sits on Hyundai's new K-platform and the hatchback is now 10mm longer than the earlier Elite i20 at 3,995mm, 41mm wider at 1,775mm while height remains unchanged at 1,505mm. Wheelbase has grown by 10mm to 2,580mm. Hyundai claims the new i20 is significantly more spacious than the car it replaces with an 88mm increase in legroom and 40mm more shoulder room. Boot space too ...

  Hyundai i20 2020 promises a host of design updates on the outside and now looks sportier than ever. Hyundai i20 will offer petrol, diesel and turbo engine options and will get manual transmission, DCT, IVT as well as segment-first IMT. There are six single-tone and two dual-tone colour options on i20. i20 2020 is one of the most eagerly awaited car launches of the year and the carmaker on Tuesday officially released the images of the premium hatchback while announcing pre-launch bookings will open from Wednesday (October 28). Interested customers can make the bookings for Hyundai i20 2020 for a deposit amount of  ₹ 21,000. The car will be officially launched in the country on November 5. Hyundai informs that interested customers can make the bookings for the i20 at any of its dealerships across the country or make use of its online - Click2Buy - platform as well. For bookings made on Hyundai's digital platform, customers can also get a 10% cashback on the booking amount by u...

  Nissan Magnite gets striking visual elements with some having functional capabilities. The cabin of the car promises a decent list of features which can be further extended with an optional Tech pack at the time of launch. Magnite carries the weight of a lot of expectations from Nissan. production version has been finally unveiled after months of teaser images and specs being released by the Japanese car maker which is betting big and hoping to storm the extremely competitive sub-compact SUV segment here. Magnite indeed carries the weight of a whole lot of expectations for Nissan and will seek to challenge established players like Hyundai Venue and Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza as well as relatively new challengers like Kia Sonet and Toyota Urban Cruiser. Magnite was globally unveiled at an event on Wednesday but it's primary focus area is the Indian market which has seen sub-compact SUVs becoming the popular choice, and by quite a distance. The options are galore with almost every...

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) on Friday launched the all-new version of its sports utility vehicle Thar, priced between Rs 9.8 lakh and Rs 13.75 lakh (ex-showroom). The company has introduced the model in two trims AX and LX with both petrol and diesel powertrain options. The petrol AX trims are priced at Rs 9.8 lakh, Rs 10.65 lakh and Rs 11.9 lakh, while the diesel versions are tagged at Rs 10.85 lakh, Rs 12.10 lakh and Rs 12.2 lakh. The petrol LX version with manual transmission is priced at Rs 12.49 lakh and the diesel trims are tagged at Rs 12.85 lakh and Rs 12.95 lakh. The petrol trims with automatic transmission are priced at Rs 13.45 lakh and Rs 13.55 lakh, while the two six-speed automatic diesel variants are tagged at Rs 13.65 lakh and Rs 13.75 lakh. The petrol trims come with a 2-litre powertrain that generates 150 bhp of power, while the 2.2-litre diesel variants churn out 130 BHP of power. All the variants of new Thar come with a four-wheel drive set up. The company sai...

  Kia Sonet compact SUV is offered in four engine and five transmission choices; more than 25,000 bookings have been made so far Kia Motors India unveiled the Sonet last month and its intentions to make a big impact in the sub-four-metre SUV space have been clear with a wide range of powertrain as well as transmission options catering to different sets of customers. Moreover, the compact SUV packs premium amenities even in the mid-level trims and some of them are segment first. The Sonet was first showcased in its concept form at the 2020 Auto Expo and very little details have changed in the production model. The exterior comprises of a sleek front fascia with the signature Tiger Nose grille and sharp headlamps with integrated LED Daytime Running Lights. The bumper has faux air vents and central hexagonal air inlets and a deep fog lamp housing. Priced between Rs. 6.71 lakh and Rs. 11. 99 lakh (ex-showroom), the bookings of the Sonet have already been soaring in India and the delive...

  Audi RS Q8 launched in INDIA Audi RS Q8 Price : The RS Q8 is priced from Rs 2.07 crore (ex-showroom). Audi RS Q8 Seating Capacity : It comes in a 5-seater layout. Audi RS Q8 Powertrain : Audi offers the RS Q8 with a 4.0-litre TFSI twin-turbo V8 petrol engine that develops 600PS and 800Nm. This engine comes paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission that sends power to all four wheels via Audi’s quattro all-wheel-drive system. It also gets a 48V mild-hybrid system for torque assist and an on-demand intelligent cylinder system which shuts off four cylinders to maintain fuel efficiency during light load. Audi RS Q8 Features : The RS Q8 gets 23-inch diamond-turned alloy wheels, four-zone climate control, panoramic sunroof, a head-up display, and cruise control. It also comes with ambient lighting, Bang and Olufsen advanced sound system, and Audi’s MMI infotainment system It has an electronically limited top speed of 250kmph with the option to increase it to 305kmph It is powered by ...

  New-generation Mahindra Thar debuts 10 years after its predecessor; petrol and diesel engine options, with a choice of manual and automatic gearboxes. After scores of spy photos and a seemingly endless wait, the all-new mahindra thar  has finally been revealed in full. It’s no coincidence Mahindra chose India’s 74th Independence Day to unveil its next-gen off-roader, as it wants its new 4x4 to be viewed as an icon of freedom. New Mahindra Thar retains familiar silhouette Debut of brand new turbo-petrol and diesel engines Gets an automatic transmission for the first time With the new-gen Thar, Mahindra is looking to further the legacy of the off-roader, which traces its roots all the way back to the CJ3A that emerged in 1949. Over the years, the baton was passed on to the CJ3B, then the MM540, the Classic, Major and Legend, before the Thar arrived on the scene in 2010. A full decade later, the second-generation Mahindra Thar is here. What are the highlights of the new Mahindr...