2020/Kia Seltos Anniversary Edition Launched in India and Price Starts From Rs 13.75Lakh

by admin | October 26, 2020

Kia Seltos Anniversary Edition

Kia Motors launched the Seltos Anniversary Edition in India. It has been a year since the market launch of the Seltos midsize crossover SUV in India.

The limited-edition model will be a cosmetically upgraded variant and will be based on the HTX trim.

Exterior:

The new Anniversary edition gets new front and rear bumpers, new side skirts and blacked-out 17-inch alloy wheels. There are also Tangerine orange accents on the fog-light surrounds, side skirts, lower section of the rear bumper and the centre caps of the alloy wheels. Additionally, there is also an orange ‘1st Anniversary Edition’ badge on the tailgate. These orange accents resemble those seen on the Kia Seltos X-Line concept shown at the 2020 Delhi Auto Expo.

The Seltos Anniversary Edition will be offered only on Gravity Grey and Steel Silver colours and will also offer Aurora Pearl Black roof. Apart from these shades, the limited edition will also be available on the standard Aurora Pearl Black colour as well.

Interior:

The Seltos anniversary edition will feature an all-black interior theme with honeycomb pattern leatherette seats and will offer the same features seen on the HTX trim. Hence, it will get equipment like ABS with EBD, dual front airbags, LED headlights and tail-lights, ‘Ice cube’ LED fog lights, keyless entry, electric sunroof, rear AC vents, electrically adjustable ORVMs with in-built turn indicators, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Kia's ‘UVO’ connect tech, a six-speaker music system, wireless charging, air purifier, ambient mood lighting and remote engine start, which was made standard across all variants with the last update.

Engine:

The Seltos Anniversary Edition will come with the same 1.5L petrol engine that produces 115PS through either a 6-speed manual or CVT gearbox. There will also be the 1.5L CRDi turbo-diesel engine that will produce 115PS power through only a 6-speed manual gearbox.

Price:

The Kia Seltos Anniversary Edition price starts from Rs.13.75L ( Ex-showroom) for the petrol manual, Rs.14.75L for the Petrol IVT and Rs.14.85L for the Diesel manual. Stay tuned for further updates.

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All-new Hyundai i20 Launched in India Price Starts from 6.78lakh!

The All-new Hyundai i20 premium hatchback has been Launch India. The new generation premium hatchback is priced between ?6.79 lakh -10.6Lakh ex showroom and will rival the new Tata Altroz, Honda Jazz, Maruti Suzuki Baleno and the Toyota Glanza.

All-new i20 Price Details (Ex-Showroom)

Magna Variant:

All New i20 1.2L Petrol MT Rs 6.79 Lakh

All New i20 1.5L Diesel MT Rs 8.20 Lakh

Sportz Varinat:

All New 1.2L Petrol MT Rs 7.60 Lakh

1.2L Petrol CVT Rs 8.60 Lakh

1.0L Petrol iMT Rs 8.80 Lakh

1.5L Diesel MT Rs 8.90 Lakh

Asta Variant:

1.2L Petrol MT Rs 8.70 Lakh

1.2L Petrol CVT Rs

9.70 Lakh

1.0L Petrol iMT Rs 9.90 Lakh

1.0L Petrol DCT Rs 10.67 Lakh

Asta(O) Variant:

1.2L Petrol MT Rs 9.20 Lakh

1.0L Petrol DCT Rs 11.18 Lakh

1.5L Petrol MT Rs 10.60 Lakh

The new i20 will be available with 3 engine options, 4 trim levels and 5 transmission options.

Prior to its launch, the new premium hatchback has started to arrive at dealerships. There are few visible changes to the India spec i20 as compared to the European one. The i20 has been one among their best selling products and still is one among the most feature loaded hatchbacks in its category. This here is a quick walkthrough on the highlights of the new generation Hyundai i20.

Exterior:

The new Hyundai i20, sports a completely different design language. On the front fascia, it features a new and larger hexagonal cascading grille with a more swooping bonnet and angular headlamps. The headlamps will feature LED lighting on the top spec trims along with DRLs. Lower variants will get Projector units. Projector fog lamps are also expected to be offered. The new i20 will be longer and wider than the current model. The sides have sharp, dynamic creases lending the car a more dynamic profile. The window line features Chrome detailing which flows from the A pillar to the top of the C pillar whereas the snazzy Z-shaped LED Tail lamps are connected by a chrome bar running across the width on the Asta(O) variant. The new i20 will also receive unique looking 16” alloy wheels on the top spec variants.

Interior:

The new Hyundai i20's interior features a fresh and clean layout with a wraparound layered design. The interior sports a flowing cockpit theme while being loaded with features. There are 7 slats running across the width of the dashboard, connecting all four AC vents. All Variants will feature an all black theme with few silver accents.

Variants:

The new i20 will be offered in four variants:

Magna
Sportz
Asta
Asta(o)

Here's an extensive list of features on the top spec Asta(O) variants of the new i20:

10.25” touchscreen system
Blue link connectivity
Fully digital instrument cluster
Automatic climate control
Air purifier system
Ambient lighting
Leather upholstery
Split folding rear seats
Electric sunroof
Auto LED headlamps
Cruise control

The new i20 will also offer more safety features:

Pretensioner seatbelts
6 airbags
ABS with EBD
ESP with traction control
Hill hold control
ISOFIX child seat mounts
Smart key access
Geofencing & tracking

Powertrains:

The new i20 is will be available with two petrol engine options and one diesel engine. The standard 1.2L 4 cyl Kappa petrol engine will produce 83PS Power through either a 5 Speed manual transmission or a CVT. The 1.0L 3 cyl turbo petrol powertrain is expected to be carried over from the Venue Turbo producing a maximum output of 120PS through either a 6 speed IMT gearbox or a 7 speed DCT. The 1.5L turbo diesel engine from the Venue is also expected to be on offer producing 100PS Power through a 6 speed manual transmission.

The 1.2L petrol will be available on all Variants with only the Sportz and the Asta variant getting a CVT option.

The 1.0L turbo petrol will be available on the Sportz, Asta and Asta(O) Variants. However, a 6 speed iMT gearbox will be available on the Sportz and Asta whereas the 7 speed DCT will be available only on the Asta and Asta (O) Variants. This means the Sportz variant will get only an iMT and the Asta(O) gets only the DCT.

The 1.5L diesel will be available on the Magna, Sportz and the Asta(O) variants with only a manual gearbox.

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2021 Mercedes Benz Maybach S Class Ultra Luxury Sedan Unveiled

Mercedes Benz has revealed the new 2021 Mercedes-Maybach S-class a couple months after the debut of the new-generation S-class. Following S-class tradition, the new Maybach S-class promises to raise the bar for luxury limousines by offering greater interior space and a host of new comfort-oriented features.

Design:

At 5,469mm, the new Maybach S class is a significant 180mm longer than the long-wheelbase version of the new S-class, which translates to the wheelbase, which is 3,396mm long – 31mm longer than even the outgoing Maybach S-class.

However, Mercedes-Benz has only made small exterior additions to help distinguish the Maybach from lesser S-classes. These changes

include the signature Maybach grille with slim vertical bars and a ‘Maybach’ inscription on top, a central chrome fin on the bonnet, a chrome applique for the lower parts of the front and rear bumpers, 34-spokealloy wheels, larger rear doors, Maybach insignias on the C-pillars and an optional two-tone paintjob with a ‘dividing line’, which can take up to a week to be completed.

Interior:

The Maybach S class retains the minimalistic interior design of the new S-class, while also including the second-gen MBUX infotainment system, a 12.8-inch tablet-style OLED infotainment screen, a 12.3-inch 3D digital instrument display and up to three screens for rear-seat passengers.

The interior also gets wood finishes for the front seatbacks, with a matching finish applied to the rear-centre console as well. The new Maybach S-class gets individual ‘Executive’ rear seats and a Chauffeur package as standard. The backrest of the Executive seats can be reclined by as much as 43.5 degrees, and the backrest of the front passenger seat can be tilted forward by as much as 23 degrees to free up even more room at the back, allowing the rear-seat passenger to stretch out and relax.

The Maybach also features a massage function integrated into the rear seat calf rests, a neck/shoulder heating function for the rear passengers, adaptive rear lighting, powered rear door opening and closing, an optional rear refrigeration compartment between the Executive seats and active road noise compensation included in the Burmester 4D sound system to produce counter-phased sound waves.

Other features include an active ambient lighting system, which employs 253 LEDs, a head-up display with augmented reality, along with an optional Interior Assist function, which uses cameras to track movements of the car’s occupants and proactively trigger certain functions.

Powertrains:

The new Maybach S-class gets only a 4.0L twin turbo V8 assisted by a 48V ‘EQ Boost’ mild-hybrid system that can provide as much as 20hp in short bursts. This powertrain can produce upto 496hp and 700Nm torque. A 9-speed automatic gearbox is standard, along with all-wheel drive.

The 2021 Maybach S-class also gets a rear-axle steering system, which turns the rear wheels by up to 10 degrees in the opposite direction of the front axle when parking, and by up to 4.5 degrees in the same direction as the front axle at speeds of over 60kph. This provide a tighter turning circle (11.2m) to the new Maybach S class.

Safety:

The new Maybach S class is equipped with 18 airbags as standard.

Other safety features include the Pre-Safe Impulse side function (part of the E-Active Body Control suspension), which lifts the car up by 80mm when it detects an impending side-on crash. The E-Active Body Control suspension is a part of optional extras.

Like the standard S-class, the new Maybach S-class, too, gets Level 3 autonomous driving capabilities, and by the second half of 2021, will be able to drive entirely on its own on certain stretches with dense traffic upto a max speed of 60kph in Germany. As with all Level 3 autonomous-certified vehicles, the Maybach S-class will require the driver to be alert at all times and ready to take to the controls again, should the situation demand it.

Launch and price:

The new Maybach S-class will be launched in the first half of 2021 initially in China. An Indian launch is likely to happen only by the year 2022, only after the launch of the standard S500. When launched, the new Maybach S-class will be priced at around Rs.2 crore (ex-showroom).

Stay tuned for further updates.

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.