Aprilla SXR 160 Premium Scooter!

by admin | November 28, 2020

Aprilla SXR 160

Piaggio India, the 2 and 3 wheeler manufacturer have announced that the manufacturing of the Aprilia SXR 160 premium scooter will soon begin in India. The Aprilia SXR 160 was showcased at the Delhi Auto Expo earlier this year and is now ready for an official launch in the Indian market.

The Aprilia SXR 160 will be produced at Piaggio plant in Baramati and will be positioned as a premium scooter above the Aprilia SR/Storm 150 and the 160.

This new scooter will be powered by a 160cc engine with three-valve fuel injection system which produces 10.8bhp and 11.6NM torque through a CVT gearbox.

This new premium scooter will get a longer and more ergonomic seat finished in suede feel art leather and feather-touch switches. The SXR 160 will also be equipped with a large 210 square cm multifunctional digital cluster that hosts multiple features. There will also be options for mobile connectivity accessories which connect smartphones to the scooter and helps in location, tracking, alarm, etc.

We expect the new premium scooter to be launched during the time of Christmas and when launched, it may be priced around ?1.15L to ?1.30L in India.

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2021 Hyundai Tucson Premium SUV Unveiled, Gets stylish bold design and receives more tech in and out

Hyundai Motor Company has unveiled their next generation All-new Tucson SUV on 14th September. The Tucson has been one among their most popular products and the new model is expected to attract even more customers through its cutting-edge design, class leading digital capabilities, dynamic ride and handling and excellent fuel efficiency. This here is a quick walkthrough on the highlights of this new Tucson SUV.

Exterior:

The new Hyundai Tucson, sports a unique and radical design language. On the front fascia, the Tucson features the new “Parametric Hidden Lights” design, in which the headlamps blend

in with the Jewel-like cascading grille itself. The 2021 Tucson will be longer and wider than the current model. The sides have sharp, dynamic creases lending the SUV a much more athletic stance. The roof line features Chrome mouldings which flow from the A pillar to the tailgate whereas the LED Tail lamps are connected by long LED bar. The new Tucson also receives unique looking 18 & 19” alloy wheels.

Interior:

The new Hyundai Tucson’s INTERSPACE interior features a design layout similar to the Hyundai Creta, with a wraparound design and waterfall like center console. The Tucson also receives soft touch premium materials all around.

The interior is expected to sport a flowing cockpit theme while being loaded with features.

Here's an extensive list of features on the new Tucson:

10.25” touchscreen system
BOSE surround sound
Blue link connectivity
Fully digital Hoodless instrument cluster
Hyundai digital key
Dual zone auto climate control
Multi Air Ventilation system
64 colour Ambient lighting
Leather upholstery
Ventilated seats
Split folding & tumbling rear seats
Panoramic sunroof
Electronic Parking brake
7 airbags
Traction drive modes

The Tucson will also feature an extensive list of safety features:

Highway Driving Assist
Forward Collision Avoidance Assist
Lane keeping Assist
Lane Following Assist
Blind Spot View Monitor
Surround View Monitor
Reverse parking collision avoidance assist
Remote Smart Park Assist
High Beam Assist
Driver Attention Warning
Advanced Smart Cruise control
Safe Exit warning

Powertrains:

The new Tucson will be available with two petrol engine options. The 2.5L Smartstream Gasoline Direct Injection engine produces 190PS Power & 247NM torque through an 8 Speed automatic transmission. The 1.6L hybrid powertrain on the other hand produces a combined output of 230PS & 347NM.

The Tucson will also be available with Hyundai's HTRAC all-wheel-drive system with multiple drive modes; Eco, Comfort, Smart, Sport, Mud, Sand & Snow.

Launch & price:

The all-new Tucson goes on sale in Korea in September as a 2021 model. It will go on sale in the U.S. and other global markets as a 2022 model starting from the first half of 2021.

TVS – Norton Partnership. What’s new in the motorcycling scene?

Sudarshan Venu- Joint Managing Director of TVS Motor Company expressed that this acquisition is a big opportunity for TVS to scale globally and that this would help the company cater to the aspirations of discerning motorcycle customers. He also further stressed on the point that TVS

Motor Company would extend full support to Norton to regain its glory in the international motorcycle market space as Norton had been in the news for many wrong reasons like insufficient cash flow, an alleged fraud by Norton’s previous owner Stuart Garner who is still under investigation.

TVS Motor Company would jointly work with Norton

Motorcycles to grow and expand further internationally in the coming years by leveraging Norton’s Supply Chain capabilities. But what would this mean for the Indian motorcycle market?

We think the scenario could be quite interesting as TVS has until now not had the expertise in producing cruiser motorcycles. But now though, things have changed. TVS could be eyeing on the cruiser motorcycle market space in India that Royal Enfield has dominated all these years. Norton’s experience with café racers and retro motorcycles, also their 650cc parallel twin engine platform could help TVS develop and manufacture affordable performance motorcycles that would compete with the Royal Enfield 650 Interceptor and the continental GT 650. Norton Motorcycles could also help TVS develop the Zeppelin, a cruiser that was showcased in the 2018 Auto Expo.

This acquisition of TVS could take it to many places in the international market. Here in India, we might just get access to many more exciting motorcycles. This partnership could turn out to be a great win- win situation for TVS- Norton and motorcycle enthusiasts.

Skoda Kamiq 2021- Full house medium size SUV!

The Skoda Kamiq 2021 was recently spotted testing in India and that too, without a camouflage! We like this confident approach of Skoda India, the car is going to be introduced in the country soon so, might as well reveal it anyways. Unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show in 2019, the Kamiq is already available in global markets. The SUV shares its MQV A0 platform with the Volkswagen T-ROC.

Images reveal a rather nice, less flamboyant look of the Skoda Kamiq when compared to its rivals- the Hyundai Creta, Tata Harrier, Nissan Kicks, MG Hector and the Kia Seltos. The front

houses a split LED headlamp setup with a signature butterfly shaped grille in the center while the bottom features a large air intake on the bumper. The rear profile of the car too looks balanced with elements being subtle and un-jazzy. Inverted L shaped LED tail lights and an ‘off- roady’ black cladded bumper make the Kamiq look quite nice.

The India based Kamiq would mostly be identical in dimension when compared to the Euro- spec version as it would be a CBU unit. A few extra features that specifically cater to the European buyers would be eliminated to keep the cost as low as possible. So, one could expect the prices to hover around 12 to 20 Lakhs Ex- showroom India.

While the international- spec Skoda Kamiq comes with three engine options, the India spec Kamiq is expected to get the new 1.5 Litre TSI petrol engine that produces 148 BHP and 250 NM of torque. Those are good numbers, especially when you compare it to its rivals that don’t match up in this department. This engine will be mated to the creamy 7- Speed DSG gearbox.

The Kamiq is rumoured to be launched around the third quarter of 2021 but things would mostly depend on when the Covid-19 pandemic situation. There are no plans of Skoda or Volkwagen offering diesel powertrains yet. However, petrol engines being offered by the brands – 1.0L TSI and the 1.5L TSI offer drivers a great driving experience.