Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan currently owns a Rover Range Rover SV and a McLaren GT.
Kartik Aaryan, a well-known actor in Bollywood, recently acquired a brand-new Land Rover Range Rover SV. He becomes the latest celebrity to acquire a premium SUV from the Land Rover series, following in the footsteps of Shikhar Dhawan and Ranbir Kapoor. We estimate that his Range Rover, with all the customizations he has probably chosen, is priced at approximately Rs 5 crore (ex-showroom, India).
An SUV for Enthusiasts
The emblem on the boot lid suggests that Kartik Aaryan has chosen the SUV’s top-of-the-line SV version. His Range Rover has a gloss-finished exterior painted in Ligurian Black. For his SUV, the Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 star appears to have opted for the optional 22-inch blacked-out alloy wheels. Though it’s unclear, Kartik Aaryan’s SUV probably features an all-black interior to go with the outside tone.
The actor owns a collection of high-end vehicles that includes a Lamborghini Urus and an orange-colored McLaren GT, in addition to the new Range Rover.
Range Rover SV Powertrain
The SV version of the SUV is available from Land Rover and has a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 petrol engine (615 PS/750 Nm). All four wheels receive power from the 8-speed automatic gearbox that is linked to it. The Land Rover Range Rover SV can sprint from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 4.6 seconds.
Other Range Rover models have two engine options in addition to the 4.4-liter twin-turbo powertrain described above: a 3-liter turbo-petrol and a 3-liter diesel. All three of these engines include some sort of electrification to help with performance, and Land Rover also provides these engines with an 8-speed transmission. All-wheel drive is standard equipment on all Range Rover models.
What Features Does It Come With?
With an abundance of creature comforts, the Range Rover SV is a luxury SUV model that offers the greatest range. Additionally, it has a 4-zone climate control system, dual 11.4-inch back entertainment screens, 24-way adjustable heated and cooled powered front seats with massaging function, and a 13.1-inch touchscreen device. Kartik is also seen making use of the SUV’s split-folding tailgate in the photo posted on his social media accounts.
Several airbags, a 360-degree camera, dynamic stability control (DSC), and an array of sophisticated driver assistance technologies make up its safety net (ADAS).
Prices And Competitors
The ex-showroom price range for the Land Rover Range Rover in India is between Rs 2.39 crore and Rs 4.46 crore. The Mercedes-Maybach GLS, Bentley Bentayga, and Rolls-Royce Cullinan are some of its rivals in India.
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Mahindra XUV700 Sales in February 2024 Beat Tata Harrier and Safari Taken Together for Midsize SUVs
In February 2024, Mahindra SUVs topped the sales charts for midsize SUVs in India. Month-over-month (MoM) sales for the sector showed a nearly 3 percent decline in popularity; nevertheless, Mahindra Scorpio and MG Hector continued to post gains last month. These are the sales figures for each midsize SUV in February 2024.
Mid-size SUVs | |||||||
February 2024 | January 2024 | MoM Growth | Market share current(%) | Market share (% last year) | YoY mkt share (%) | Average sales (6 months) | |
Mahindra Scorpio | 15051 | 14293 | 5.3 | 49.53 | 69.35 | -19.82 | 12193 |
Mahindra XUV700 | 6546 | 7206 | -9.15 | 21.54 | 44.95 | -23.41 | 7445 |
Tata Safari | 2648 | 2893 | -8.46 | 8.71 | 12.49 | -3.78 | 1680 |
Tata Harrier | 2562 | 2626 | -2.43 | 8.43 | 20.49 | -12.06 | 1811 |
MG Hector | 1826 | 1817 | 0.49 | 6 | 25.52 | -19.52 | 2258 |
Hyundai Alcazar | 1290 | 1827 | -29.39 | 4.24 | 15.55 | -11.31 | 1667 |
Jeep Compass | 204 | 286 | -28.67 | 0.67 | 4.05 | -3.38 | 285 |
Hyundai Tucson | 157 | 183 | -14.2 | 0.51 | 4.96 | -4.45 | 198 |
Volkswagen Tiguan | 102 | 113 | -9.73 | 0.33 | 0.92 | -0.59 | 153 |
Citroen C5 Aircross | 0 | 1 | -100 | 0 | 0.03 | -0.03 | 3 |
Total | 30386 | 31245 | -2.74 | 99.96 |
Important lessons learned
- In February 2024, the Mahindra Scorpio remained the top-selling midsize SUV, continuing to dominate the sales chart. Last month saw the sale of over 15,000 units, representing a monthly increase in demand of more than 5%. Note that the Mahindra Scorpio N and Scorpio Classic sales are included in these figures.
- Even though it only shipped less than half as many units as the top-selling Mahindra, the Mahindra XUV700 was the next best-selling SUV in this market. It did see a MoM sales decline of more than 9%.
- Together, the Tata Safari and Tata Harrier exceeded the 5,000 unit sales threshold in February 2024, drawing in more than 2,500 clients apiece.
- The MG Hector did not experience a monthly sales decline with over 1,800 units sold, demonstrating its steady demand in the market. Nonetheless, Hector’s market share decreased by almost 20 percent on a year-over-year (YoY) basis. Note that Hector and Hector Plus sales are included in these numbers.
- The Hyundai Alcazar had a decline in MoM sales of about 30%, but it nevertheless exceeded the 1,000-unit sales threshold. Compared to its average sales over the previous six months, its sales in February were over 400 units lower.
- In February, the Jeep Compass had a 29 percent decrease in sales, drawing in just 204 customers. Here, it continued to be the most popular premium model.
- In February 2024, the Hyundai Tucson achieved the eighth position in the sales table, having sold more than 150 vehicles. Sales of Hyundai’s flagship ICE (internal combustion engine) SUV fell by more than 14% month over month.
- In February 2024, the Volkswagen Tiguan sold just over 100 units, placing it in ninth place on the sales leaderboard.
- Citroen’s flagship SUV, the C5 Aircross, was a complete failure to sell in India.
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