Kia Motors, which entered the Indian market last year has become one of the best-sellers in just a few months of its launch. Kia launched its second product at the 2020 Auto Expo in Delhi in the form of a luxury MPV – the Carnival. While there are many reports that suggest that Kia may enter the highly competitive hatchback and the affordable sedan segment in India, Financial Express reports that they are currently not planning to launch any vehicle in those segments yet.

Kia’s first vehicle, the Seltos has become a huge success in the Indian market and it became the best-selling vehicle in the segment soon after its launch. Kia recently launched the premium MPV – the Carnival that takes on the higher-end variants of the Toyota Innova Crysta and offers many more features. In the future, Kia will continue to focus on the premium vehicles and will not enter the affordable segment.

As per an interview with Lorenz Glab, vice-president, product management sub-division, Hyundai Motor Group, the parent company of Kia Motors, Kia is only planning to launch products in the premium segments and become a niche brand in India. They will not launch products to take on the segment leaders in the coming future.

So we can safely assume that there will not be any hatchback or a sub-4m compact sedan from the brand in the Indian market. Kia will instead focus on the growing segment – the SUV and will launch MPVs in the market.

Kia recently showcased the all-new QYI at the 2020 Auto Expo, which will become the brand’s most affordable vehicle in the Indian market when it is launched. The vehicle will compete with the likes of Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, Ford Figo and more. It will get a long list of segment-first features that includes Bose speakers, ventilated seats and many more.

There are no engine details of the car revealed by Kia but it is likely to be offered with the 1.0-litre turbocharged engine that powers the Hyundai Venue. Kia will also introduce the intelligent Manual Transmission, which will allow the driver to shift gears without using the clutch. Kia plans to launch electric vehicles in the Indian market in the coming times.

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MS Dhoni is a very well known name in India and Internationally for his brilliant performance in the sport of cricket. off-the pitch, MS Dhoni is also for his craze for cars and bikes and has some of the best vehicles in the country. He has a soft corner for SUVs and that is pretty evident when one notices the car that he owns. One of the latest SUV that famous Indian cricketer had recently bought was a Nissan Jonga 1 ton. Here is a video of the same SUV with the owner of the garage explaining what all changes have been made during the coarse of restoration.

The video has been uploaded by Dayakaran Vlogs on his channel. while the video was made, the SUV was restored for Dhoni and was not yet handed over to him. The SUV has been completely restored by Punjab’s Nakodar based SD car world who specialise in restoring SUVs specially Jonga. The video talks about all the changes that are made to the car as per cricketer’s request.

First thing that one would notice in the car is the metallic bright green shade of the SUV. The whole body of the SUV has been restored and no modifications are done to the basic look of the SUV. It gets 17 inch steel wheels with chunky off-road tyres, independent suspensions, a electronic winch at the front and an original six cylinder petrol engine too. The headlights and the tail lights are now LED and Nissan badging is also all-original as per the video.

It gets a roof rack and the loading bay gets a hardtop with a spare wheel mounted on it. The top can be opened to load some luggage inside. On the right hand side of the SUV towards the rear is where the tool box is placed and on the left side jerry cans are placed. major upgrade has been done to the interiors with air-con, electrically adjustable leather wrapped seats, power windows and steering, touchscreen infotainment system and so on.

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Nissan Jonga was once used by Indian Army and is a rare car to spot in our country. It was actually an earlier generation Nissan Patrol model (P60). The one Dhoni bought was known as the 1 Ton but is actually a 4W70 series vehicle. It was designed to be a multi-purpose utility vehicle, and in its prime, was a big seller in markets around the world. Now though, Nissan produces a high-end SUV with the Patrol badge.

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It has been a busy Auto Expo 2020 for Maruti Suzuki India Limited. In the past three days, it has unveiled three cars that will hit the showrooms very, very soon: Brezza petrol, S-Cross petrol and the new Ignis.

As you might recall, Maruti isn’t yet ready with a BS6 compliant diesel and that has meant its diesel-only offerings such as Vitara Brezza and S-Cross had to switch to petrol.

Vitara Brezza Petrol

Out of the three, Brezza is the most significant one as it is the segment leader and clocks an impressive ~10,000 units a month in sales. Till now, it was available only with the Fiat-sourced 1.3 litre diesel powerplant. The Brezza will now be powered by a 1.5 litre naturally aspirated petrol motor that has been doing the duty on cars like Ertiga and Ciaz. This petrol engine produces 104 Bhp in power and 138 Nm of torque. While the numbers may not sound big, they are good enough to make Brezza a peppy city drive. This motor will get two gearbox options: a 5-speed manual and a 4-speed torque converter automatic. Maruti’s mild hybrid tech too would find a place here helping boost the mileage.

It remains to be seen if Maruti also offers a CNG-Petrol dual fuel variant of the SUV. Claimed mileage for the petrol-manual trim is 17.03 Kmpl while the petrol-automatic hybrid manages an impressive 18.,6 Kmpl, both figures ARAI certified.

While prices aren’t out yet, Maruti might throw a surprise by offering the petrol Brezza at prices lower than the outgoing diesel Brezza which will make it a very attractive buy.Exterior changes on the 2020 Maruti Brezza Facelift include a dollop of chrome on the new front grille, revised headlamps that gets LED DRLs, a refreshed design for the alloy wheels, reprofiled front and rear bumpers and a dual tone paint scheme. The facelifted compact SUV will go on sale shortly, and bookings will soon open at all Maruti Suzuki ARENA dealerships across India. The SmartPlay touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, gets a revamp and is offered on the top-end trims.

S-Cross Petrol

The big change here to is under the bonnet. So, the S-Cross will get the same 1.5 litre, 4-cylinder K-Series petrol engine as the Brezza. It produces 104 Bhp of power and 138 Nm in torque.

The engine is backed by Suzuki hybrid Vehicle system (SHVS) which is a mild hybrid helping cut emissions and improve fuel efficiency. The gearbox combinations will be similar too. There will be 5-speed manual and a 4-speed torque converter automatic. The same engine-gearbox combo is already offered in Ertiga, XL6 and Ciaz. So, it’s a tried and tested combination.

The one advantage of this switch to petrol will be the reduced price. The current diesel S-Cross starts at Rs. 8.8 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi—the new one should be cheaper by Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 1 lakh, making it a very attractive alternative to compact SUVs and even the higher end versions of compact sedan. While it does not have the cache of a compact SUV—crossovers are yet to take off in India—S-Cross actually offer much more space, a huge boot and even better ride than many. In many ways, the experience is closer to that of a proper sedan that costs a lot more.

Ignis Facelift

Ignis gets a facelift revised styling at the front end, with a toothy grille and bumper inserts. The A-Pillar gets blacked out while the alloy wheel design is new. At the rear, new bumper inserts round off the design. Two more colour options– Lucent Orange and Turquoise Blue—are on offer. What’s more, bookings begin today.

There are no changes under the hood: Ignis will continue to be powered by a 1.2 liter-4 cylinder K-Series petrol engine with 82 Bhp of peak power and 113 Nm of peak torque. A 5-speed manual gearbox is standard while a 5 speed automated manual transmission (AMT) is offered as an option.

The car competes with the Tata Tiago, Hyundai Grand i10 and the Ford Figo in terms of pricing. Key features on offer include a SmartPlay touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, LED projector headlamps, daytime running LEDs, twin airbags, ABS, reverse parking sensors, reverse parking camera, seat belt reminders and speed alerts.

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Jawa Motorcycles made its re-entry into the Indian market couple of years ago with Jawa and Jawa 42 motorcycles. The brand became popular in very short period of time and had a very long waiting period for the motorcycles. An year after the launch of Jawa motorcycles, the brand launched their third offering Perak. Perak is basically a factory custom bobber and is one of a kind of motorcycle.

It is the country’s first most affordable bobber motorcycle at the moment. Perak only gets one seat as standard. Here we have a video that shows how the Perak would look like if it were to be launched in a twin-seat configuration.

The video has been uploaded by SRK Designs. The main difference that one notices in the render is the additional seat at the rear. The seat gets an extension to accommodate one more passenger. In stock version, the seat is suspended in air whereas in the render, the extension is supported by a frame so that it can handle the extra weight. The render here also gets a foot rest for the rear passengers. Apart from from that nothing else has changed.

Other cosmetic changes made to the Perak include a custom paint job on the fuel tank and side panel with Perak written on it. Side wall of the tyres are also painted in white which gives it a retro touch. Headlight grille has also been installed on the bike. Perak has a slow slung stance and fenders have been chopped off.

The motorcycle gets a matte black finish paint job and the whole motorcycle carries a black theme. Perak gets a spoke wheel, bar end mirrors, monoshock suspension and twin exhaust pipe generating a throaty exhaust. The engine powering the Jawa Perak is a 334 cc, four-stroke single-cylinder unit, which is a bored-out version of the 295 cc engine that powers the Jawa Classic and the Forty-Two.

The Jawa Perak’s engine generates 30 Bhp and 31 Nm of torque. The engine is a single cylinder, liquid cooled, fuel injected unit and is now BS6 compliant. Perak is priced at Rs 1.94 lakh ex-showroom. Jawa has already started taking bookings for the motorcycle and will start delivery on 02 April 2020. The motorcycle is the most affordable Bobber sold in India, with the next similar offering coming in at over Rs. 10 lakh. It’s called the Triumph Bonneville Bobber, and comes with a massive, 1,200 cc parallel twin engine.

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A man from Kerala did the unthinkable. He rode his motorcycle for 11 kilometers with a highly venomous snake inside his helmet. Ranjith, a school teacher who teaches Sanskrit, was later taken to a Taluk hospital, where his blood was checked for venom. Surprisingly, he wasn’t bitten by the snake, which had died by then, reports Mathrubhumi.

Not aware of the snake’s presence in his helmet, Ranjith left his home for Kandanad St.Mary’s High School at 830 AM on the 5th of February. After finishing his class at the Kandanad school, which was about 5 kilometers from his house, he left for another school at 1130 AM. Upon reaching the second school – Thripunithura RLV school – situated 6 kms away from Kandanad school, the teacher discovered the snake in his helmet. The snake – the highly poisonous Common Krait, was dead by then, crushed inside the helmet. The teacher has now discarded the helmet, burning it down. Meanwhile, here’s what he had to say about the incident,

I think the snake might have got into the helmet from the pond near my house. The snake was inside my helmet for a long time, but I never felt anything unusual while wearing it.

Kerala is one of the wetter and greener states of India, where the snake population is quite high. Residents of India’s south western state live in harmony with snakes and often encounter snakes as they go about regular life. Mos encounters are harmless. Recently, a school girl in Malappuram district of Kerala found a snake in her schoolbag, and luckily was unharmed.

Snakes often seek warm and cozy places to rest, and automobiles – with many hiding spots for these reptiles – present great spots for them to rest. Snakes curling up in cars is quite common in Kerala, and sometimes, they are found hiding even in motorcycles. In such situations, it’s best to get away from the vehicle as calmly as possible, and engage the services of a professional snake catcher to catch and release the snake in the wild. If bitten by a snake, seek professional medical help immediately. 

While most snakes are non-venomous, most people will find it difficult to recognize a venomous snake from a non-venomous one. It’s not a wise thing to attempt catching or killing a snake on your own. Snakes are important for bio-diversity, and should not be killed, but rather relocated to some place in the wild. If you live in a snake infested region, keep the phone numbers of professional snake catchers handy. You never know when you’ll need their services.

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Couple of days ago we featured a story of an avid car enthusiasts from Kerala’s Cherthala town in Alappuzha district who had built a smaller version of the Volkswagen Beetle. The video went viral on the internet and  Rakesh Babu who had built the car has now come up with another video that shows the making of the homemade Beetle. It shows the how the creation looked like at various stages and what all things did he use to give it a VW Beetle like finish.

The video has been uploaded by sudus custom youtube channel. The video starts by explaining how did he recreated the headlamps on his Beetle. He explains in the video that he took the headlights from an auto rickshaw which already has a chrome like rim on the outside. With normal lights, battery had a tendency to discharge very fast. Rakesh bought aftermarket LED lights that were bright enough and would not put a load on the battery as well.

Next is the bumper which is made out of motorcycle crash guard. Similarly, the tyres which is also borrowed from an auto rickshaw gets a white wall finish to give the car a retro look. The front glass of the car is made out of polycarbonate sheet and the whole body work is done by the artist using metal sheets.

Rakesh has never seen a Beetle in person and has done this job by only referring to pictures of the original car which commendable looking at the attention given to the details. The mirrors are from a TVS Fiero FX motorcycle and door handles are from Ambassador car.

The interiors like the seats, and the seats are also very similar to the one seen in the original Beetle. Coming to the mechanical bits of the car, it uses an old 2-stroke engine of a Suzuki Samurai motorcycle. In an earlier video he had said that the car returned him a fuel efficiency of around 30 kmpl. The engine is mounted at the rear and also gets a reverse gear.

There is a self start and Rakesh has also given a provision to start it using a normal kick starter. It took him around 3 months to complete this project and the total amount spent in making this car is around Rs 40,000 only. This makes it one of the most tasteful yet cost-effective home-made mini cars we’ve seen in India.

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Hyundai Venue is one of the popular compact SUV in it’s segment. It competes with cars like Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV300 and Ford EcoSport in the segment. The Venue is one of the most feature loaded compact SUV in the segment. It is available in both petrol and diesel engine options. People have already started modifying Venue mini-SUVs and one of the common modification is installing an aftermarket CNG kit to it for better efficiency. Here we have a video of a Venue running on an aftermarket CNG kit.

The video has been uploaded by Rituraj Jain on his youtube channel. The car in the video is a 1.2 litre petrol Venue S trim that is fitted with a CNG kit from Lovato. Hyundai does not provide factory fitted CNG kit for Venue SUV. Owner of this car had got the CNG kit installed from a shop as an aftermarket equipment.

The Owner of this car had got the CNG kit installed in September last year and this video was basically meant for sharing his experience with the Venue after installing the kit. The main reason behind the installation of CNG kit was the fuel efficiency. CNG is way more cheaper than petrol and returns higher numbers in terms of fuel economy.

The video then shows the whole setup under the hood. It shows the injector, ECU and all the other components along with the 14 litre cylinder that is placed at the boot. The boot is installed in such a way that it does not come in the way of the spare wheel and leaves room for luggage at the back too. On the inside, everything remains the same except it now has an indicator that shows how much CNG is left in the cylinders.

The video also also shows the performance and says it does not feel any different from a normal petrol car. He also adds that the lag in response is only felt when you are stuck in a bumper to bumper traffic situation. petrol Venue is powered by a 1.2 litre engine producing 82 bhp and 114 nm of torque.

The 1.4 litre diesel engine produces 89 bhp and 220 Nm of torque. Venue also gets a 1.0 litre turbocharged petrol engine that produces 118 bhp and 172 Nm of peak torque. The turbocharged petrol engined variants of the SUV get a 7 speed twin clutch automatic gearbox option, making it an excellent option for city traffic.

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Electric cars are all set to change the Indian automobile situation in the coming years. In the recent past, we saw the launch of three all-new electric SUVs in the Indian market – Hyundai Kona EV, MG ZS EV and the Tata Nexon EV. Soon, manufacturers will launch electric cars in the market in various different segments. At the ongoing 2020 Auto Expo, manufacturers have showcased various different electric vehicles and one manufacturer has also launched an electrified SUV in the Indian market. Here is a list of all the electric vehicles showcased and launched at the 2020 Auto Expo.

GWM R1

Great Walls Motor will enter the Indian market in 2021 with a slew of new cars. The Chinese automobile giant will also launch their electric range of vehicles and one of the first vehicles will be the R1, which is currently known as the most affordable production electric car in the world. The small hatchback was showcased at the 2020 Auto Expo and it gets powered by a 33 kW – 125 Nm electric motor. It offers a range of 120 km and is expected to get a price tag of Rs 6 lakhs when launched.

Mahindra eKUV100

Mahindra announced the price of the eKUV100 at the 2020 Auto Expo. The pre-production model was showcased at the 2018 Auto Expo and the brand launched the production version of the vehicle at Rs 8.25 lakhs, on-road, Delhi after the FAME II discounts. The eKUV100 gets a 40 kW electric motor that translates into about 55 PS and 120 Nm. It can be charged through fast charging.

Kia Soul EV

Kia showcased the all-new Soul EV at the 2020 Auto Expo, which is expected to be launched in the Indian market in the coming time. The Soul EV gets powered by a liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery that can power the vehicle for 450 km of range. The car looks quite funky and offers LED headlamps, fog lamps, LED tail lamps and more.

Tata Altroz EV

Tata showcased the Altroz EV at the 2020 Auto Expo and the car is expected to enter the Indian market in 2021. The all-new Altroz EV’s powertrain is yet to be revealed by the manufacturer but it is expected to get the same IP67 rated battery pack with 8-years warranty. The car can go over 250 km on a single charge and will get a range of connected features.

Renault K-ZE

The Renault K-ZE is the electrified version of the Kwid, which is available in the Chinese market. The car might get launched in the European markets in the coming years too. Renault may bring the vehicle in the Indian market too. The K-ZE looks quite interesting and gets powered by a 33 kW motor that generates a maximum of 120 Nm of torque. It also gets fast charging mode and can reach 80 per cent in fifty minutes.

Mahindra XUV300 EV

Mahindra also showcased the upcoming XUV300 EV at the 2020 Auto Expo. The new vehicle will be launched in the Indian market next year. Mahindra has not officially revealed the specifications of the upcoming vehicle but it is expected to be available in two different variants with different power and range.

Mercedes-Benz EQC

Mercedes-Benz will launch its first car from the EQ range in the Indian market this year. The manufacturer showcased the EQC at the 2020 Auto Expo, which will be launched in April. The car gets 80kWh battery pack that powers two electric motors. The combined output is 408 PS and 760 Nm. It can do 0-100 km/h in just 5.1 seconds. The car comes with a range of 470 km and comes with a fast-charging option.

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The SUV segment is currently becoming extremely popular in India. The popularity of the segment has caused many manufacturers to launch new SUVs in the Indian market in the recent past. With the successful launches like the MG Hector, Kia Seltos, Tata Harrier, Mahindra XUV300 and more, we will get to see the trend continuing in the coming times as well. The 2020 Auto Expo gave us a clear indication of the cars that will be launched in the market in the coming times. Here is a list of all the SUVs that were showcased at the 2020 Auto Expo.

Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza

The segment-leader Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza will be launched in a new avatar in the Indian market. We will get to see the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza with a new 1.5-litre petrol engine that generates a maximum of 105 PS and peak torque of 138 Nm. The 4-speed automatic version of the car gets SHVS mild-hybrid while the manual version does not get the SHVS. It gets a few cosmetic updates too.

Maruti Suzuki S-Cross

The S-Cross will dump the sole 1.3-litre diesel engine and will be available with the 1.5-litre petrol engine option similar to the Brezza. It will also get an automatic transmission for the first time. Even the S-Cross will get similar 105 PS – 138 Nm output with the SHVS system with the automatic transmission option.

Hyundai Creta

Hyundai showcased the all-new India-spec Creta at the 2020 Auto Expo. The all-new vehicle gets a new design and a completely new front-end. There are new boomerang-shaped DRLs at the front of the vehicle that gives a unique identity to the car. Even the tail lamps are similar in shape to the headlamps. The vehicle retains the overall shape but there are enough changes and new features like a panoramic sunroof to attract new customers. It will be launched in March and will get new-generation 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engine options.

Hyundai Tucson

Hyundai showcased the Tucson at the 2020 Auto Expo, which will also be launched in the Indian market next month. The CKD vehicle retains the cascading grille design and a new bumper making the whole package quite interesting and fresh. The new headlamps add a futuristic look to the vehicle. It gets powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine that generates a maximum power of 154 Bhp and 192 Nm of peak torque. The 2.0-litre diesel engine option is also available and it generates a maximum of 154 Bhp and 400 Nm. Both the engine options are BS6 compliant.

Kia Sonet

Kia showcased the all-new Sonet, which will take on the likes of Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza and Hyundai Venue in the Indian market. The Sonet will be launched by the end of this year and is expected to be powered by the 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that is available with the Hyundai Venue. It will get class-leading features including a set of Bose speaker systems, clutchless manual transmission, ventilated seats and more.

MG Hector Plus

MG Hector Plus will be launched by the middle of this year and it will be a premium offering positioned above the current Hector offering in the Indian market. The all-new Hector Plus will be available in the 6-seater and 7-seater option. It also gets a minor facelift. The car will be powered by the same set of 1.4-litre turbocharged and 2.0-litre diesel engine options.

Tata Gravitas

Tata will launch the seven-seater version of the Hector and showcased the production version at the Auto Expo. It will take on the Mahindra XUV500 directly. The Gravitas will be powered by the same 2.0-litre Multijet engine and will get an optional 6-speed automatic transmission.

Tata HBX

The HBX is close to 95% of the production version as per Tata. The vehicle will take on the likes of Renault Kwid in the Indian market and will be the second car to be built on the OMEGA-ARC platform. The vehicle will get powered by the 1.2-litre petrol engine and will also get an AMT transmission.

Tata Harrier

Tata has added a slew of new features to the BS6 compliant Harrier and has started accepting bookings for the same. The vehicle will get new features like a panoramic sunroof, an automatic transmission, more powerful 170 PS-generating diesel engine, auto-dimming IRVM and more. It will be launched next month and Tata is already officially accepting the bookings for the car.

Tata Hexa Safari Edition

Tata showcased the new Hexa Safari Edition at the 2020 Auto Expo and it will be launched later this year. It is the BS6 version of the Hexa and looks quite muscular compared to the regular Hexa. It gets cosmetic updates like tougher looking bumpers, blacked-out 17-inch alloy wheels, Safari Edition badging and blacked-out chrome parts. It will remain powered by the same 2.2-litre engine generating 154 pS and 400 Nm. It will get the same 6-speed manual with optional AWD and 6-speed automatic with 4X2 drive layout.

Renault Duster

Renault revealed the new Duster powered by a 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol engine option in the Indian market. The new 1.3-litre TCe engine produces a maximum power of 160 PS and 250 Nm. It gets a lot of visual changes and will be launched after the BS6 emission norms come into effect. Renault will not offer the 1.5-litre diesel engine after 1st April 2020.

Force Gurkha

This is the new Force Gurkha that will be launched in the Indian market next month. The G-Wagen inspired design of the Gurkha makes it quite interesting. It gets circular dotted DRLs and new bumpers and grille. The vehicle is expected to be available in three-door and five-door variants.

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James Bond- The name reminds us of the action packed sequences, gunshots, a great villain, car chases and Mr. 007’s very own vehicle an Aston Martin. James Bond Movie series has featured many Aston Martin cars like DB5, DBS in the past. In one the upcoming James Bond film ‘No Time to Die’, a new Aston Martin will be featured. The car is known as Aston Martin Valhalla and is sportscar from the British car manufacturer. Here we have a video that shows how the new car for James Bond Movie looks like.

The video has been uploaded by Supercar Blondie on her youtube channel. The car was brought inside a trailer specially for the anchor. The car looks stunning and has all the traits of a supercar. The  Valhalla is mid-engined sports car that is based on the track based sportscar Aston Martin Valkyre. Valhalla is more of an sportscar that can be easily used on public roads. The video also mentions that Aston Martin has mentioned that this car would be used in the movie but it is not sure if it would be used by James Bond himself or some other supporting actor.

The video then shows, the front, side and rear of the Valhalla, According to the video bits like, headlights, centre console and switches have all been 3D printed to keep the weight of the car down. As it is a mid-engined sportscar, the engine is placed at the rear. Aston Martin has given a roof scoop to channel more air into the engine compartment. The carbon fibre spoiler bends itself at higher speeds to create more down force.

The rear of the car is designed in the shape of an eagle with it’s wings wide open. The sportscar does not ORVMs for better aerodynamics. Instead it has camera’s that will give the driver a view of the traffic or vehicles behind on the screen. On the inside, it has a spaceship like steering wheel with screens inside providing various information. The seats of the Valhalla is made from ballistic nylon  which is a military grade material.

The Valhalla is a hybrid super car and will be powered by a twin-turbo V6 engine producing around 1000 Ps of power. Aston Martin will only be making 500 units of Valhalla. This supercar will be featured along with DB5, DBS Superlegerra and Aston Martin V8 in the upcoming movie.

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Indian motorcycles market at moment offers a wide variety of offering from a simple commuter motorcycle to a high end super sportsbike. That was not how the motorcycling culture was always. Half a century ago, the options were limited and the technology was also not that advanced. One of the famous motorcycle that we used have at that time was the Rajdoot 175. But have you ever wondered about how did we got the Rajdoot 175 in India?. Well, here is a documentary video that will explain the same. The video has been uploaded by EmotoZ on his youtube channel.

It all started in 1930’s when a German manufacturer DKW made a 125-cc, 2-stroke  motorcycle named RT-125. Motorcycle became popular and was a huge success for the brand. Things changed when Germany lost World War II and had to sell many German products to the ally countries as part of war reparations. War reparations is the compensation payment made after a war by the vanquished to the victors. As part of this Germany had to license the design of RT-125 to other countries.

Later Poland based manufacturer SFM manufactured the very same RT with a new name and engine. It was known as SHL M11 motorcycle and had a 175-cc engine instead of the old 125-cc unit. During that time Indian motorcycle market did not had many options to choose from. The only motorcycles during that period were the Royal Enfield Bullet and Jawa. We did not had a single motorcycle that was under 250-cc segment.

People loved the engine and performance of the Jawa whereas the Royal Enfield was known for its build quality. Both motorcycles were heavy and the cost of maintenance was also high. People started looking for a motorcycle that was easy to maintain, had great build quality and was lighter than the existing ones. Escorts a far equipment manufacturer figured out the opportunity and brought in the SHL M11 to India in 1962 and renamed it as Escorts Rajdoot 175. People were impressed with riding position, low maintenance and fuel efficiency of Rajdoot and that made it popular among the Indian buyers.

After Rajdoot 175, many other bikes made it to the market with the very same engine in different shapes and sizes but were never as popular as the original Rajdoot 175. With the entry Japanese motorcycles in the country, Rajdoot lost its charm over the the course of time as it was too simple, and even a bit crude for modern times.

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At the 2020 Auto Expo, Tata Motors revealed the stunning Sierra as a concept vehicle, which stunned the visitors. The 90s car, Sierra was way ahead of its time in terms of design and technology. Well, the iconic nameplate makes a comeback with the concept Sierra, which became a major attraction at the 2020 Auto Expo. While it may take years before the Sierra concept takes the production form if Tata decides to make a production version of the vehicle, Tata has already released an official TVC showcasing the Tata Sierra’s highlights and design elements.

The Tata Sierra concept pays homage to the design of the original three-door Sierra. It gets the large glass area on the rear of the SUV, which makes up for almost half of the roof area. While the original Sierra also offers a similar design, the SUV had a solid roof instead. The platform on which the vehicle is based on is not known. Since it looks quite inspired by the design of the Land Rover Discovery and the new Defender, it is quite possible that Tata has utilised a Land Rover platform to develop the vehicle. In the production form, Tata may offer the Sierra as a niche segment vehicle with a platform from JLR.

Since it is a concept vehicle, the interior of the Sierra gets some thrilling design cues. There is a revolving co-drive seat while the rear bench is made up of wood. Tata has not revealed anything on the powertrain of the vehicle but the TVC shows that it gets an electric charge, which indicates that it will be an EV. To show the green footprint of the vehicle, the dashboard gets a layer of faux grass and a similar carpet is at the rear of the vehicle too.

The design of the Sierra matches the true DNA of new-generation Tata vehicles. It gets the similar split headlamps with LEDs. The rear of the vehicle gets a bodywide LED tail lamp that has a sweeping transition similar to the Audi cars. It also continued to offer the two-door design layout that we all remember with the Sierra. For the convenience of the rear passengers, a sliding door has been provided in the rear, which is electronically controlled.

Tata recently discontinued the Safari Storme from the Indian market and the all-new Sierra takes its place in the future. But how long do we have to wait to see the glimpse of the production version? Well, it can be years before Sierra becomes a reality but before that, Tata will have to get a green signal to start working on the production version of the car.

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Maruti Suzuki unveiled the new Ignis facelift at 2020 Auto Expo. The new Ignis will be launched in the market very soon and the manufacturer has already released a TVC for the car. It is the first-ever official TVC of the Ignis facelift and here are the details.

In the new TVC, Maruti Suzuki describes the car as the new Urban Compact SUV. While the Indian version of the Ignis does not gets the AllGrip AWD system, it is the design and looks of the vehicle that makes it heavily inspired by an SUV. The new Ignis has also received a slew of design changes that makes it much more intimidating and adds a better road presence to the vehicle.

The facelifted version of the Maruti Suzuki Ignis only receives cosmetic updates. These cosmetic updates include a new grille, which is inspired by the Vitara Brezza. Also, the fog lamp housings, bumpers and the air dam of the vehicle have been revised to add the muscular look. Overall, the Maruti Suzuki Ignis looks fresh and offers a mid-cycle update that will keep it going for a few more years in the market. The Ignis showcased at the Auto Expo also receives newly designed alloy wheels, which ensures that the vehicle gets a new look on the side. Also, the black-out A-Pillar further makes the premium hatchback look slightly different from the previous version.

On the inside, Maruti Suzuki has kept all the features similar to the current version of the Ignis. However, a new Smart Play infotainment system with Android Auto and Android Auto has been added to the top-end variants. The Ignis will continue to offer the dual-tone paint schemes and there are two new colours available with the car – Lucent Orange and Turquoise Blue. Also, the customised iCreate options will continue to be available with the new Ignis as well. Customers will be able to customise their vehicles online through the configurator or opt for accessories at the dealerships while buying the vehicle.

Maruti Suzuki launched the BS6 compliant Ignis last year and the same drivetrain will continue to power the upcoming version of the car. There is no change in the 1.2-litre four-cylinder petrol engine powering the Ignis. It continues to offer 82 Bhp of maximum power and 113 Nm of peak torque. The car will be available with an optional 5-speed AMT automatic transmission while the 5-speed manual transmission will be standard. It will take on the likes of Tata Tiago, Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS, Ford Figo and more.

Maruti Suzuki has already started to accept the bookings for the Ignis online and the deliveries for the vehicle are expected to start soon.

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Renault India has revealed the 1 liter-3 cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that will soon be offered with the Triber at the 2020 Auto Expo. The triple pot turbo petrol engine (called TCe 100) makes 100 PS of peak power and 160 Nm of peak torque, both massive increases over the 72 PS-96 Nm outputs that the Triber’s current 1 liter naturally aspirated petrol engine (SCe) outputs.

The Triber’s turbo petrol engine will get a 5 speed manual gearbox as standard, and it remains to be seen if an automatic gearbox option is offered with this motor. If Renault does decide to go ahead with an automatic option for the turbo petrol engined Triber, expect it to be a CVT unit instead of the cheaper automated manual transmission (AMT) unit. However, the Triber’s current 1 liter petrol engine (naturally aspirated) will soon get a 5 speed AMT option, and such a variant has already been showcased at the Auto Expo.

Launched in the second half of 2019, the Triber compact MPV has turned out to be a big success for Renault in India, in fact emerging as the French company’s best seller. The new variants: AMT and turbo petrol, are aimed at keeping the sales momentum going. While the AMT trim of the Triber will cost about Rs. 50,000 more than the manual trim, the turbo petrol engined trim could be pricier. Expect to pay about Rs. 70,000 more for the Triber Turbo Petrol trim, which is essentially meant to fill in for a diesel engine, which will not be offered on the compact MPV.

The Triber shares most parts with the Kwid, and also sits on the same platform (CMF-A) as the hatchback. This has allowed Renault to price the compact MPV very competitively, and much of its sales success has to do with the affordable price tag. Apart from the great pricing, the Renault Triber has a bunch of things going for it.

1. It’s styled very attractively, and does NOT look like a cheap car. 2. The crossover-ish looks along with the high ground clearance of 180 mm+ gives the Triber good street presence and also makes it a very practical car for Indian conditions. 3. The flexible and modular seating that can either accommodate 7 people or a lot of luggage is another big selling point of the compact MPV. With Renault all set to add more variants to the mix, the Triber’s sales may sustain the strong momentum going forward, and even may show a nice increase over current levels.

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Kia Motors is one of those brands in the country that gained popularity in a very short span of time. The brand made its debut with the mid-size SUV Seltos and stole the hearts of Indian customers. It is a good looking, feature loaded and powerful SUV. After Seltos, the second product that Kia launched was the luxury MPV Carnival. Kia Motors announced the price of the Carnival MPV at the Auto Expo this year and also showcased their third product which will be based on the Sonet concept. After all this, now Kia is planning to come up with a mid-size MPV that will rival with cars like Maruti Suzuki Ertiga and Mahindra Marazzo. According to Autocar India, Kia is seriously considering to introduce a mid size MPV as this segment is slowly getting popular among the family audiences.

Han-Woo Park, president and CEO Kia Motors had said,

As you can see, we have launched the Carnival, and with this, we will develop the luxury MPV segment in the Indian market. I have already got some good response from Indian consumers. We are now thinking about another MPV. As you know, Kia is a very strong SUV and MPV player. So the next one I’m considering is another MPV model for Indian customers.

The MPV is likely to be based on Seltos platform but will be slightly bigger than Seltos and will be a completely different product. Kia’s main competition in this segment would be Maruti Suzuki’s Ertiga which inspite of last year’s slowdown Maruti Suzuki managed to sell around 93,000 units in 2019.

What might work in favour of Kia is the discontinuation of Ertiga’s diesel engine which would heavily affect the cab sector. Kia has also confirmed that they will bring the mid size MPV to Indian market by the end of 2021 and the same will be exported to International market as well.

Coming back to Sonet, which is Kia’s next product is a compact SUV that will compete with cars like Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue etc in the segment. It will get a 1.0 litre turbo petrol with DCT and manual, a 1.2 litre naturally aspirated petrol with an intelligent manual transmission and a diesel engine with 6-speed manual and automatic transmission. Kia is likely to launch Sonet based compact SUV in India later this year. Kia Motors has also noted that it will stick to utility vehicles for the Indian car market, and steer clear from the hatchback segment.

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From 1st April 2020, the Indian automobile market will see a big change. All the vehicles that are not BS6 compliant will not be registered and to beat the deadline, manufacturers will launch new products in the market. Here is a list of cars that will be launched in the Indian market before April 2020.

Maruti Suzuki Ignis

Maruti Suzuki unveiled the new Ignis at the 2020 Auto Expo, which will be launched in the Indian market soon. Maruti Suzuki has already started accepting the bookings for the new Ignis. The new Ignis comes with a new grille, new fog lamp housings, new bumpers and air dam. The 1.2-litre petrol engine remains the same.

Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza

The Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza will get a new engine soon that will replace the sole 1.3-litre Multijet diesel engine that powers the car. Maruti Suzuki will now offer the 1.5-litre petrol engine option with the Vitara Brezza and will offer a 5-speed manual transmission and 4-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle also gets a few cosmetic changes to keep it fresh in the market. It comes with a new grille, new headlamps, bumpers and more.

Maruti Suzuki S-Cross

Maruti Suzuki also unveiled the new S-Cross that will be powered by the same 1.5-litre petrol engine that will be available with the new Vitara Brezza. Maruti Suzuki did not officially reveal the specifications of the S-Cross but it is likely to produce a similar 104 Bhp and 138 Nm output as the Brezza. The S-Cross will also get a 4-speed automatic transmission for the first time since its launch in the Indian market.

Hyundai Creta

Hyundai showcased the all-new Creta at the 2020 Auto Expo, which will be launched in the Indian market next month. The Creta become sportier than before and gets sharp-looking features. The all-new Creta will also get a set of new engines but Hyundai is yet to announce the specifications in the Indian market. The Creta is likely to get a 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engine options that powers the Kia Seltos.

Hyundai Tucson

Hyundai also showcased the facelifted version of the Tucson at the 2020 Auto Expo, which will be launched in the Indian market next month. The updated Tucson offers a new front-end that comprises of a new grille, bumper and sharp looking headlamps. The car will continue to get powered by the same engine options that are available with the current version of the car.

Hyundai Verna

While Hyundai did not showcase the Verna facelift at the 2020 Auto Expo, the BS6 compliant version of the Verna will launch in the Indian market next month. The new Verna will be a facelifted version and will offer new grille and headlamps. The mid-size sedan will take on the likes of Maruti Suzuki Ciaz and upcoming Honda City in the Indian market. It is expected to get new 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engine options.

Toyota Fortuner

Toyota revealed the prices of the BS6 Toyota Innova Crysta earlier this year. Soon, the brand will launch the BS6 compliant Fortuner in the Indian market, which will be launched at a priced at Rs 28.18 lakhs for the petrol and Rs 30.19 lakhs for the diesel variant. The SUV continues to get powered by a 2.8-litre turbocharged diesel engine. It gets a few changes including restyled bumper, new headlamps, fog lamps and more.

Force Gurkha

Force Motors showcased the new Gurkha at the 2020 Auto Expo. The new vehicle will be launched next month and it gets a number of changes. The G-Wagen inspired the design of the Force Gurkha with new headlamps with dotted LEDs, turn indicators on the bonnet, a factory-installed snorkel can be seen on the car. Force showcased the three-door version of the Gurkha but a five-door version of the same can be expected to be launched alongside.

Honda City

The much-awaited all-new Honda City will be launched in the Indian market next year after the manufacturer released teaser images of the vehicle. The popular mid-size sedan will be seen in a new avatar and will get a new sharper look, which is heavily inspired by the Honda Civic and Accord. The all-new City will also get a completely new cabin when launched in the market. Honda will continue to offer the car with both 1.5-litre petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engine options.

Renault Duster

Renault will soon launch a more powerful version of the Duster in the Indian market with the BS6 upgrades. The new mid-size SUV powered by 1.3-litre SCe turbocharged petrol engine generates a maximum power of 156 Bhp and peak torque of 250 Nm. Renault will continue to offer the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine option.

Renault Triber EasyR

Renault showcased the Triber EasyR variant at the 2020 Auto Expo, which will be launched next month in the Indian market. The compact 7-seater MPV has become quite popular and is currently the best-selling vehicle in the segment. Renault Triber EasyR will offer the same 1.0-litre naturally aspirated engine.

Skoda Rapid 1.0 TSI

Skoda will launch the Rapid sedan with the 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine in the Indian market next month. It will be the brand’s first launch in the Indian market this year. Skoda will not offer a diesel engine option with the Rapid since it does not comply with the BS6 emission norms.

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Volkswagen India has just commenced pre-bookings for the T-Roc, a compact SUV that the German automaker will launch in India during April this year. The T-Roc will rival the likes of the Jeep Compass and Hyundai Tucson, and will be imported into India through the completely built unit (CBU) route. Bookings are now open across all Volkswagen dealers in India, and the booking amount is pegged at Rs. 25,000.

The T-Roc is meant to be a brand builder in the SUV segment for Volkswagen, giving Indians a look and feel of a compact SUV from the German brand. The T-Roc is likely to be priced at around Rs. 20 lakh, and Volkswagen will not be aiming at big volumes for this SUV, which was showcased at the 2020 Indian Auto Expo. Technical specifications for the India-spec T-Roc are now out, and the SUV has already reached Volkswagen’s Indian website.

The T-Roc, like most other new Volkswagen cars bound for the Indian market, will be a petrol-only offering. The 1.5 liter-4 cylinder turbocharged petrol TSI engine will be standard, and offered in 150 PS-340 Nm state of tune. A 7 speed twin clutch automatic gearbox will drive the front wheels of the T-Roc, which is unlikely to get an all wheel drive layout for the Indian market although such an option is available for markets abroad.

As for features, the Volkswagen T-Roc will get full-LED headlamps and tail-lamps, alloy wheels, parking sensors at the front and rear, reverse parking camera, leather seats, a fully digital instrument cluster, automatic climate control for both front and rear passengers, a touchscreen infotainment unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a panoramic sunroof, 6 airbags, ABS, electronic stability program, traction control and a tyre pressure monitoring system. The SUV will be offered in a single variant.

The compact SUV will feature a high level of fit and finish considering the fact that it’s built for discerning buyers in the European market. 4.2 meters long, the T-Roc is smaller than both the Jeep Compass and the Hyundai Tucson. It’s built on the MQB platform, which it shares with many other Volkswagen and Skoda cars. The same platform will soon be indigenised by Skoda and Volkswagen India, to meet cost targets specifically in emerging markets. The adaptation of the MQB platform for the Indian market will be known as MQB A0, and will form the basis of the India-spec Skoda Vision IN (Kamiq) SUV and the Volkswagen T-Cross.

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Sub-4 metre compact SUV segment has gained huge popularity among buyers and Ford EcoSport is the car started this whole trend of compact SUVs. The EcoSport has been in the country for a while and has even got a minor update in terms of looks and equipment it offered. Ford EcoSport currently competes with  cars like Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue and Mahindra XUV300 in the segment. Here we have a video featuring a pre-facelift Ford Ecosport and the it tells about how does the car feel after all these years of usage.

The video has been uploaded by ALL IN ONE BY GOPAL TRIVEDI youtube channel. The video features a 2014 Ford EcoSport Titanium plus trim which is top-end trim available on this car. The car used here is a diesel variant and has clocked over 1.6 lakhs kilometers on the odometer which is commendable.

The video shows how the car looks from the outside. The body panels and all the other parts on the exterior look intact and it looks like that the owner was taking good care of the car. The video shows the odometer reading and kilometres done and then focuses on the driving, handling and the top speed part.

The anchor starts driving the car and there is no sign any judder or any other sound from the engine or the gearbox. The driver then tests how fast can this EcoSport go after so many years and kilometres on the clock. It easily does over 180 kmph as per speedometer and manages to maintains it throughout the run. The focus then turns towards the main question that every Indian asks. ‘Kitna deti hai ?’ or how much is the fuel economy. According the video, the car was delivering around 18-20 kilometres to a litre when driven on highways and it city limits it will return approximately 14 kmpl.

Even after so many years, the Ecosport was handling pretty well and overall impression about the car is very good. It rides well, handles well and returns well. The diesel engine used in the EcoSport is a 1.5L unit. Ford is currently working on a next-gen EcoSport which looks nothing like the current version. It looks more of a car than an SUV now. Images of the upcoming Ford EcoSport have already been leaked on the internet. The new SUV will use turbocharged petrol and diesel engines borrowed from Mahindra.

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Cow dug coated vehicles almost became a trend in India last year when the scorching heat of the summers forced people to think of innovative ideas. A woman from Gujarat covered her Toyota Corolla with a thick coat of cow dung, which became international news. Following that, many from around India did similar things to their vehicles to bring down the temperature and even a doctor became popular after he provided the same treatment to his Mahindra XUV500. A gentleman from Raipur, Chattishargh won the first prize after he applied a thick coat of cow dung on his Maruti Suzuki Ignis. Here’s what happened.

The report from Patrika says that during a rally earlier this month, a slew of car owners participated in the Raipur City. The rally of about thirty cars saw various vehicles and the owners had given a unique to their vehicle to make it look different from the others. After the rally, prizes were distributed to the vehicles with the most unique themes and the first prize winner, Rajesh, had put a coat of cow dung on his car.

There were themes like women empowerment, eco-friendly and drug abuse and more from the participants on their respective vehicles. The winner’s car came with the theme of recycling and reuse with the coat of cow dung on his car. The organisers reportedly handed him the award. It is not known if any cash prize was involved in the prize.

Rajesh says that he used 21 kg of cow dung and straws to cover the whole vehicle. No comments from the owner are there and the ideology of recycling and reuse by using the cow dung is also not known.

The Ignis covered in the cow dung also went through the city roads grabbing all the attention on the roads. While there is no indication of the cabin temperature going down by using the cow dung coat on the vehicle, the paint of the car may get damaged by covering it such an abrasive layer.

Cow dung and straw are the most common materials used in the mud houses of the villages in India. The straw and the cow dung captures the moisture, which in turn keeps the surface cooler by a few degrees. However, the cars are made out of metal and since metal heat up quite quickly, all the moisture from the layer of cow dung on the vehicle will evaporate within an hour on a hot day. Either the layer has to be watered every hour to keep it effective or it will be useless. However, adding water to the layer often may cause the vehicle to rust and bring down its overall life by a few years. So the best way to beat the heat is to park the car in a shady area and use the air conditioner whenever required!

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Tata revealed the all-new HBX concept at the 2020 Auto Expo recently and it attracted a lot of visitors. The upcoming sub-4m SUV will be launched in the Indian market soon and we have a few details about the car that you would love to know. Here are ten things that you do not know about the upcoming Tata HBX.

97% production version

Tata showcased the HBX as a concept at the 2020 Auto Expo. However, the design head of Tata Motors, Pratap Bose claims that the car showcased at the Expo is 97% similar to the production version. Tata has always been known for launching production versions of the car that are strikingly similar to the concept models and the HBX will not be any different.

Shares platform with Altroz

Tata launched the all-new Altroz in the Indian market earlier this year, which became the first car in the market to get the ALFA-ARC platform. The modular platform will also underpin the upcoming HBX and it will become the second car to be built on the same platform.

Petrol-only model

The HBX will be powered by the same 1.2-litre petrol engine that powers the Altroz, Tiago and the Tigor in the Indian market. Tata will not offer the small 1.05-litre diesel engine after the BS6 emission norms come into effect from 1st April 2020. The production version of the HBX will only get powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine.

Launch soon

While Tata did not announce the exact launch date of the upcoming HBX, they did mention multiple times that the car will be launched in this calendar year. The production version of the Tata HBX will be launched in the coming eleven months. Tata will launch the Gravitas before the festive season in India so the HBX is likely to be launched during the festive time.

The electric version will be launched

Tata recently launched the Nexon EV and is working to launch the Altroz EV, which was also showcased at the 2020 Auto Expo. With the electric cars set to become gain popularity in the coming years, Tata is also working on an electrified version of the Tata HBX. It will be launched likely by the end of 2021 or early 2022 depending on the demand of the electric cars in India.

Price point

The all-new Tata HBX will be the smallest SUV from the brand and will be positioned below the Tata Nexon in the market. Tata has always been known for putting Value-for-money price on their products and the Tata HBX will not be any different. It is likely to get a sub Rs 5 lakh price tag in the market.

Will take on established products

The all-new HBX will take on the likes of Maruti Suzuki Ignis, Mahindra KUV100 and even the Renault Kwid in the Indian market. The small entry-level compact SUV will directly compete with the SUV-inspired hatchbacks in the segment. It should be noted that Tata also offers the Tiago NRG to take on these vehicles but the HBX will be a focussed product.

Bigger than the rivals

The Tata HBX offers a length of 3,860mm, a width of 1,900mm and height of 1,880mm making it bigger than the Ignis and the Mahindra KUV100. The Tata HBX will be launched in similar dimensions, which makes it 11mm wider and 28mm taller than the Nexon. The HBX will attract a lot of eyes on the roads for sure.

Inspired by Rhinoceros

The Tata HBX design gets a lot of design inspired by the Rhinoceros. There are even a few Rhinoceros images embedded on the car all around. There is one of the C-Pillar too. Pratap Bose says that all these details will be available with the production version of the car too.

Will get a host of accessories

Tata will launch a range of accessories with the HBX to make it look even more rugged. The accessories of the HBX concept model including the good looking alloy wheels, hood scoops, roof carrier and more will be available as accessories with the production version of the car.

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