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2020 Mahindra THAR SUV - All you need to know

by admin | September 13, 2020

All-new Mahindra THAR

Mahindra is all set to launch their new generation Thar SUV on the 2nd of October. The new Thar is based on an all-new platform featuring lots of new features and new petrol engine option with an automatic gearbox. With this new-gen Thar, Mahindra has made it more road and user friendly. Here are all the details on the new Indian made lifestyle SUV.

Exterior:

The new Mahindra Thar has grown in every dimension while maintaining the traditional Thar design. With a wider track and longer wheelbase, the Thar now resembles the Jeep Wrangler. The front grille and the bumpers are quite different in design though. The higher-spec LX variants also feature LED DRLs along with 18” alloy wheels. The lower-spec AX variants get 16” Steel rims. The new Thar will be available either as a Hardtop on the LX variants or with a fixed or convertible soft top on the AX variants. As standard, all variants come with a tailgate-mounted spare wheel with the LX variant getting a full-size alloy wheel.

Interior:

The interior of the new-gen Thar gets revolutionary changes when compared to the previous model. The design, layout and materials are vastly superior with more creature comfort and features.

Variants:

The new-gen Thar will be available in two variant series; the Adventure focused AX series and the feature-oriented LX series.

The AX series variant offers the following standard features:

AC
Power steering
Power windows
Central locking
16” Steel wheels
Reverse sensors
Steel footsteps
Mechanical Diff lock 4x4
Fixed soft top
6 seats (the side facing rear seats)

However, the AX series can also be had with an option pack including the following features:

Remote locking
Forward-facing rear seats
ISOFIX child seat mounts
Height adjustable driver seat

The comfort-oriented LX series will include the following additional features:

18” alloy wheels
Front fog lamps
LED DRLs
Electric ORVMs
Driver seat lumbar adjust
TFT instrument cluster
7” touchscreen system
4 roof-mounted speakers
Android Auto & Apple car play
Adventure stats and Tyre direction assist
Electronic AC controls
Cruise control
4 seats
Convertible or Hardtop
Moulded footsteps
Brake locking differential

All these features will make the new Thar more modern and comfortable for daily usage too.

Safety:

Safety features on the new Mahindra Thar BS6 include:

ABS with EBD
Dual airbags
ISOFIX child seat mounts (only on 4 seaters)
Pretensioner seatbelts
Engine immobilizer
Hill hold assist
ESP with traction control
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Powertrains:

The new Thar will be offered with both Turbo petrol and turbo diesel engines. The 2.2L MHawk turbo diesel engine produces 130PS Power and 300NM torque through either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed Torque converter automatic gearbox (only on LX variants). Mahindra's new 2.0L MStallion turbo petrol engine will be debuting on the new Thar, producing Max Power of 150PS and torque of 320NM. The turbo petrol will be available with a 6-speed manual transmission only on the AX variants and with a 6-speed automatic transmission only on the LX variants.

All Thar variants will be available with a standard manual Shift-on the fly 4X4 transfer gearbox with diff locks.

Launch & price:

The new Mahindra Thar will be launched on 2nd of October with expected pricing from Rs10L to Rs11L ex-showroom for the AX series and Rs11.5L to Rs12.5L for the LX series. With all the additional features and power, we expect this new Thar to give a tough time to the urban-oriented compact Crossovers too. Bookings for the new Thar will be open by the end of September. Stay tuned for further details and pricing.

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Volkswagen Polo GT TSI BS6 2020

However, the case is different for Volkswagen’s Polo GT TSI. It is fast like a hot hatch should be, it has an automatic transmission, it is comfortable and it is also very expensive for a hatchback. Yet, people have surprisingly opted it over many other options as it isn’t a rare sight to spot one on the road.

The older model of the Polo GT TSI had a 1.2 litre inline 4 cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that produced 105 bhp and 175 NM of torque, mated to its popular quick shifting 7- Speed Dual Clutch transmission. However, the BS6 version of

the GT TSI has a 1.0 litre three cylinder engine producing 110 bhp and 175 NM of torque. But, it is now mated to a 6- speed torque converter transmission.

Only time will tell whether the absence of the DSG gearbox has made a significant difference to the GT TSI’s charm. However, the 1.0 engine could fetch more mileage than ARAI’s claimed 17.21 kmpl figure of the BS4 GT TSI.

The BS6 Polo GT TSI is priced at Rs. 9.60 Lakhs (Ex- showroom) which is around 1.6 Lakhs more than that Standard variant of the VW Polo and around Rs. 50000 more than the Polo Highline Plus automatic.

The new avatar however is better as the VW Polo GT TSI gets a larger rear spoiler, a blackened roof, Black side mirrors and GT badges at the front and rear. But is the GT variant that much better than the Highline Plus variant? And is the new GT TSI all that better with the new engine and gearbox? We’ll surely let you know once we get our hands on one!

Tata Motors Shows Positive Growth on Oct 2020

The Indian automobile industry sees growth continuously during this festive season. Sales have been increasing month on month and year on year significantly. Some key highlights of this growth are as follows:

Tata motors see stupendous growth “Year on Year”, In the month of October, it had a “Year over Year” growth of 79.2%.
Kia Motors has been on a solid sales growth thanks to the huge success of Seltos & the Sonet.
Maruti Suzuki, India's largest car manufacturer has seen a modest 17.6% increase in sales over last year.
Hyundai India’s numbers have increased by 13.2%.
On the other hand, Nissan & Volkswagen have

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seen the most decline in sales due to very few models and low dealer network. The Nissan Magnite will be the make or break product for Nissan.
The largest “Month on Month” growth is seen by Toyota. Sales have improved by 52.5% over the last month.
Ford, Renault, and Mahindra have their growth figures at 22.9%, 25%, and 26.8% respectively, on the “Month over month” basis.

Market share:

Tata Motors is the only company to show significant growth again with a market share gain of 2.4%, followed by Kia 1.8 %.

On the other hand, the Highest month on month share gain has been for Mahindra & Honda.

Toyota Innova Crysta Facelift Details Revealed Ahead Of Launch!

Toyota is all set to launch the new facelifted 2021 Innova Crysta MPV soon in Indonesia. New photos have surfaced of this updated model from Indonesia. An Indian launch is expected to happen early next year. Here are some key highlights of this new model:

Exterior:

While the overall dimensions remain exactly the same, the facelift model will feature an all-new front grille finished in glossy black with five slats while the outer portion of the grille sports chrome finishing which is further connected to the headlights. The front fascia resembles the Toyota Highlander SUV and Hilux pick up truck to a

certain extent.

The bumper has also been made to resemble an SUV and looks more beefy with a faux skid plate. The fog lamps are located lower down in the bumper on the lower variants whereas the higher variants get LED DRLs integrated with the fog lamps on the regular location. There are no major changes on the sides except for the new dual tone Alloy wheels. The rear too, looks exactly the same except for minor changes in the tail lamps.

Interior:

The interior of the new Crysta offers a n.ew, larger infotainment system which is expected to feature Android auto and Apple carplay. The Indian version is expected to receive a different faux wood treatment as well. Apart from these changes, the overall layout and comfort will remain the same.

Powertrain:

Mechanically, no changes are expected and the updated model is expected to get the same engine options as before. The 2.4-litre 4-cylinder diesel engine mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox generates a maximum power of 150PS and maximum torque of 343NM. The 6-speed automatic equipped diesel variants however generate slightly higher torque figure of 360NM. The 2.7-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine on the other hand produces a maximum power of 167PS and Max torque of 245NM through either a 5 speed Manual or 6 speed Automatic transmission.

Launch and pricing:

This new facelifted Innova Crysta when launched next year is expected to be priced slightly higher than the current one. At present, the base petrol variant is available in India with an ex-showroom price tag of Rs.15.66 lakhs while the top-spec diesel variant is priced at Rs.23.63 lakhs. Stay tuned for further updates on the new Innova Crysta.