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BMW G 310 GS - All You Need To Know

by admin | October 17, 2020

BMW G 310 GS

BMW Motorrad has launched the 2020 G 310 GS in India at Rs 2.85 lakh which is significantly cheaper than the BS4 motorcycle that retailed at Rs 3.49 lakh.

Design:

BMW has updated the G 310 GS with a set of new colours. The BMW G 310 GS ‘Style Rallye’, features a black base colour with contrasting red and blue paintwork. It also features a bigger ‘GS’ logo on the fuel tank and the Rallye sticker. The frame is now painted red as well, unlike the older bike’s black-coloured frame.

The BMW G 310 GS is available in the special ’40 years GS’ paint scheme that commemorates four decades of the BMW GS and is inspired by the BMW R 100 GS. Apart from the paint schemes, the rest of the body panels including the fuel tank and the wheels remain unchanged.

Features:

BMW has provided the motorcycle with all LED lighting including the indicators and tail lamps. The motorcycle also gets new adjustable levers, for improved ergonomics.

However, a TFT display instrument cluster is not available, unlike its cousin, the TVS Apache RR 310. Instead, it continues to use an LCD, full-digital display.

Engine

The G 310 GS is powered by a fuel-injected, BS6 compliant, 313cc, liquid-cooled, single cylinder engine which produces 34hp and 28Nm torque through a 6 speed gearbox with a slipper clutch using ride-by-wire system. The motorcycle can accelerate from 0-50kph in 2.5s and can hit a top speed of 143kph.

The G 310 GS employs the same steel trellis frame, USD telescopic fork and mono shock.

Warranty

The G 310 GS is available with a standard 3 years, unlimited kilometres warranty. Customers can extend the warranty by two years, by paying Rs.16,250. However, the first 500 customers can get this extended warranty at a special price of Rs.5,499.

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Tata Motors will be launching their flagship Safari 7-seat SUV on 26th January 2021. The new gen Safari is essentially the 7 seat extended version of the Harrier 5 seat SUV based on the Land Rover derived OMEGA arc platform. Earlier this SUV was named the Buzzard at the Geneva auto expo, which was then changed to Gravitas for the Delhi auto expo last year. Now, Tata motors has finalized that it will be the successor to legendary and iconic Safari SUV.

Based on the Harrier, the Safari will be around 60mm longer than the Harrier to accommodate the extra 2

seats while also being taller to provide better headroom for the 3rd row. Except for the larger dimensions and extra seats, the Safari will be largely similar to the 5-seat Harrier. However, the front grille will receive a slightly different treatment, featuring the signature Tri-arrow pattern finished in Chrome.

The tailgate will be more upright, giving the Safari a more boxy appearance and the SUV will also feature long functional roof rails for lifestyle utility. The top spec variants will receive 18” dual tone alloy wheels with the design similar to the Harrier's whereas the lower spec variants will carry forward the exact same 17” alloy wheels seen on the Harrier’s lower variants. The higher variants are also likely to feature a Panoramic sunroof.

Tata Safari CAMO Edition

Tata Safari Dark Edition :

Tata Safari Brown Colour:

The new Safari will be available in 6 or 7 seat configuration.

Other than these external differences, the Safari will carry forward the same features as on the Harrier:

Xenon Projector headlamps with LED DRLs
Auto folding ORVMs
Rear wiper and defogger
18” Alloy wheels
Automatic climate control
Auto headlamps & wipers
Cruise control
8.8” Touchscreen system
Android auto & Apple carplay
Harman audio system with 9 speakers
Connect Next app suite
Reverse camera
6 way Power adjustable driver seat with lumbar support
Off White Leather upholstery
Auto dimming IRVM
Ambient mood lighting
Rear centre armrest
Smart key with Push button start
Follow me headlamps
Terrain response modes : Rough, Wet and City

Safety:

Safety features on the Safari will include:

ABS with EBD
All wheel disc brakes
Corner stability control
6 airbags
Electronic Parking brake
Electronic stability program
Traction control
Hill hold control
Hill descent control
Roll over mitigation
Electronic brake prefill
Hydraulic brake assist
Brake disc wiping
Perimetric alarm system
Pretensioner seatbelts

Powertrains:

The Safari, just like the Harrier will be available with a diesel engine mated to either a 6 speed manual transmission or a 6 speed torque converter automatic transmission. The 2L Kryotec turbo diesel produces 170PS Power and 350NM torque. From the XM variant onwards, the Safari will be available with three drive modes; Eco, City and Sport.

Launch & price:

The new Safari is expected to be priced from ?15L to ?20L for the Manual variants and ?17.5L to ?21L for the Automatic variants. When launched on 26th January, Tata’s new flagship SUV will compete against the likes of the MG Hector plus and the next generation Mahindra XUV500. Stay tuned for further updates.

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.

Kia New 7 Seat MPV - Toyota Innova Crysta Rival?

The Kia Carnival premium MPV was launched earlier this year as Kia’s flagship model in India. However, now Kia motors India is developing a new mid size MPV to be positioned below the Toyota Innova Crysta.

This new mid-size family MPV will be based on the Kia Seltos’ platform with better crash protection and extended dimensions. This new MPV will be positioned between the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga (4,395mm in length) and Toyota Innova Crysta (4,735mm in length), and will directly rival the Mahindra Marazzo (4,585mm in length) in terms of dimensions and positioning. This new MPV is likely to have both

7 and 8 seat options.

Exterior:

Exterior design is likely to include the front fascia similar to the Seltos, featuring sharp LED headlamps and LED fog lamps. The signature” Tiger-nose grille will also feature the knurled Chrome finish. The proportions are expected to be spot on for this new MPV and is also expected to feature split LED tail lamps. 16 or 17 inch alloy wheels are expected too.

Interior:

The interior of this new MPV will also carry forward a lot of design elements and materials from the Seltos and the Carnival. Similar to the Seltos and the Sonet, a large touchscreen is expected to be the mounted on the dash top, while being connected to a colour instrument cluster.

Features:

In terms of features, the new Kia MPV will be fully-loaded with equipment from the Kia Sonet and Seltos as well. Here are the expected features:

Leather wrap steering
TFT colour instrument cluster
Cruise control
Auto headlamps
10.25” Touchscreen
UVO connected car tech
Auto climate control
Rear AC vents
Leather upholstery
Smart key access
Easy fold rear seats
Electric sunroof
Rear seat Sun blinds
Powered tailgate
Wireless charger
360 degree camera

Engines:

Similar to the Seltos, the new MPV is expected to get a 1.5L petrol and a 1.5L diesel engine. Both engines are likely to produce an identical 115PS of Max Power. While the petrol engine is likely to get a CVT option, the diesel range is also expected to offer a torque converter automatic transmission apart from the standard 6 speed manual.

Safety:

Since the Kia Seltos scored a rather disappointing 3 stars at the Global NCAP crash tests, the new MPV is likely to feature better strengthening and crash protection. Apart from standard safety features such as dual airbags and ABS, the new MPV is expected to include the following:

6 airbags on top Variants
ESP
Traction control
Hill hold control
All wheel disc brakes
Smart key access
UVO connect assist
360 degree camera

Launch and pricing:

Since the Maruti Ertiga is available only with a petrol engine for now, and the Mahindra Marazzo gets only a 1.5-litre diesel engine, this might be a good opportunity to cash in on the MPV segment by offering both options with great features at competitive prices.

This new MPV is expected to be launched later in 2021 and will compete against all 7 seat MPVs including the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, the XL6, the Mahindra Marazzo and the Toyota Innova Crysta. The higher Variants may also compete with the new MG Hector plus.

Stay tuned for further updates.