Norton Upcoming High Performance Motorcycle?

by admin | December 01, 2020

2021 Norton V4RR

Norton Motorcycles will soon be unveiling it’s new motorcycle globally. This will be the first motorcycle under the TVS-ownership. The 2021 Norton V4RR will be the new high performance motorcycle.

Recently, just a few months ago, TVS motorcycles acquired Norton for 16 million GBP, earlier this year and saved the brand from bankruptcy.

The new Norton V4RR will be powered by a 1200 cc, liquid-cooled, V4 engine which will produce 200bhp at 12,500 rpm and 130Nm of peak torque at 10,000 rpm. The Norton V4RR is claimed to be developed on the racetrack, with Norton’s experience at the Isle of Man TT. The V4RR will also feature top-spec Ohlins NIX 30 front suspension and Ohlins TTXGP Norton bespoke rear suspension.

Apart from the V4RR, Norton will be launching a whole host of new motorcycles. Norton has filed a few trademarks including the names, ‘Norton Electra’, ‘Norton Fastback’, ‘Norton Navigator’, ‘Norton Nomad’, ‘Norton Ranger’ and ‘Combat’.

Stay tuned for further updates.

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Tata Altroz Turbo Petrol wil be launched soon!

Tata Motors’ new premium hatchback, the Altroz has successfully established itself among Indian car buyers since it's launch in January 2020. The standard Altroz is available with either a 1.2L Revotron Naturally aspirated 3 cylinder petrol or a 1.5L Revotorq 4 cylinder turbo diesel engine. The 86PS petrol engine is fine for average users, however it’s definitely not enough for the enthusiasts.

Tata motors had already hinted at a Turbocharged petrol engine option on the Altroz. The turbo version of the shrugs Altroz has been spotted testing on public roads numerous times as well. Now, however the powertrain specifications and variant

details have been leaked online. Here are the details on the new Altroz turbo petrol:

Will be available with a 1.2L Revotron 3 cyl turbo petrol engine similar to the Tata Nexon.
Will produce maximum power of 110PS (108bhp) and torque of 140NM through a 5 speed Manual gearbox.
Will be available with a Sport mode instead of the Economy mode.
Will also include Engine auto Start/Stop system on specific variants.
The turbo petrol option is likely to be available on XT, XT(O), XZ and XZ(O) variants.
The 'Tectonic Blue’ shade from the Nexon will also be made available on the Altroz.
A DCT wet clutch automatic transmission option too is expected to arrive very soon.

Though there won't be significant cosmetic changes on the Turbo petrol variants except for the “Turbo” badge at the rear, the higher trim levels are expected to receive some new features such as 60:40 split folding rear seats and connected car tech.

Pricing for the new turbo petrol equipped version is expected to start from Rs.7.99L for the XT variant and go up to Rs.8.75L for the XZ(O) variant. (All prices ex showroom) Stay tuned for further updates on the Tata Altroz turbo version.

Tata Motors launched new value for money XM+ variant at 6.6lakh - i20 Effect ?

Tata Motors has introduced a new value for money XM+ variant on their Altroz premium hatchback in India. Prices for this new mid-spec variant starts from Rs6.60L (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the petrol version.

Features on the new XM+ Variant includes the following:

7” touchscreen system
Android auto and Apple carplay
Steering mounted audio controls
Voice commands
16” Steel rims with wheel covers
Remote flip key

This new XM+ variant sits between the XM and XT variants and is priced Rs30,000 more than the lower XM trim.

Other standard features carried over from the lower variants include:

Electric power steering
Manual AC
Front and rear Power windows
Electric ORVMs
Body coloured door handles and ORVMs
Harman speaker system
Dual Airbags
ABS

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Corner stability control
Pretensioner seatbelts
Engine immobilizer
Reverse sensors

This new mid spec variant is supposed to be launched as a reaction to the launch of the new 3rd Gen Hyundai i20. This XM+ variant directly competes against the Magna variant of the new i20 and still offers more features while also being lower in terms of price comparatively.

The new XM+ variant is likely to boost the sales of the Altroz even further.

Stay tuned for our detailed review of the new Tata Altroz XM+.

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Tata Nexon XM(S) launched most value for money variant with a sunroof priced at Rs 8.36 Lakh

Based on the best selling XM variant, this new XM(S) variant offers the following additional features:

Electric sunroof with anti pinch
Automatic headlamps
Automatic wipers
Steering mounted audio controls

Other than these features, the XM(S) will carry forward the same specifications as on the XM variant. Standard features will include:

Projector headlamps with LED DRLs
Auto folding ORVMs
Roof rails
16” Steel wheels with wheel covers
Manual AC
Harman audio system with 4 speakers
Digital instrument cluster
Power windows
Remote central locking
Follow me headlamps

Safety:

Standard safety features on the Nexon BS6 include:

ABS with EBD
Corner stability control
Dual airbags
Electronic stability program
Traction control
Hill hold control
Roll over mitigation
Electronic brake prefill
Hydraulic brake assist
Brake disc wiping

Powertrains:

The XM(S) variant will be available

with both, petrol and diesel engine options in manual and automatic versions. The 1.2L Revotron turbo petrol produces 120PS Power while the 1.5L Revotorq turbo diesel produces 110PS Power. Both engines are available with three drive modes; Eco, City and Sport modes. A 6 speed manual transmission will be standard whereas the XMA(S) variants will receive a 6 speed Automated Manual Transmission.

Launch & price:

The new XM(S) variants are priced at Rs8.36L & Rs9.70L ex-showroom for the petrol and diesel versions respectively whereas the AMT equipped XMA(S) variants are available at Rs8.96L for the petrol and Rs10.30L for the diesel versions. Priced at around Rs60,000 more than the standard XM/XMA variants, these new variants could attract the feature focused buyers. This pricing also makes the Nexon XM (S) the most affordable Sunroof equipped car in the Indian market.