Car BlogMini Cooper S 2024 Under Rs. 47 Lakh Car
Latest update: Mini has opened pre-bookings for the fourth-generation Cooper S ahead of its July 24 launch in India.
Price: The New-gen Mini Cooper S is expected to have a starting price of Rs 47 lakh (ex-showroom).
Engine: The India-spec fourth-generation Mini Cooper S is likely to be powered by a 2-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine (204 PS/300 Nm). It gets a 7-speed DCT (dual-clutch automatic transmission), driving the front wheels.
Features: Internationally, the Mini Cooper S gets a 9.4-inch OLED touchscreen, heads-up display, electrically adjustable front seats, driver’s seat massage function, ambient lighting, auto climate control, and connected car technology
Safety: For safety, it can have up to six airbags, several advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), dynamic stability control and electronic parking brakes
Rivals: It has no direct competitors but can be considered an alternative to the BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA, and Audi Q3.
Car BlogPorsche Macan EV Under Rs.1.22 – 1.65 Cr* Lakh Car
The 2024 Porsche Macan EV is brand new, although it shares its name with the existing gas-powered crossover. It rides on a new electric platform shared by Porsche and Audi and also sports exclusivity. Deliveries will begin in the second half of 2024. All three variants get a 100kWh battery pack – the entry-level variant has a range of 641km. The mid-spec 4S variant has a mileage of 606 km and the range-topping model 591 km. The Macan EV offers an 800V charging architecture with 270kW DC charging.
Price: Porsche has priced the all-electric Macan at Rs 1.65 crore (ex-showroom).
Differences: Available in two advanced trims: Macan 4 and Macan Turbo.
Seating: Six people.
Battery, Electric Motor, and Range: The Macan EV packs a 100 kWh battery combined with an Electric motor that produces 408 PS and 650 Nm for the Macan 4 variant while the turbo variant produces 639 PS and 1130 Nm. The first ARAI claimed 613 km and the latter 591 km.
Reimbursement options: 80 kW DC charger: 50 minutes (0 to 80 percent).
7 kW AC charger: 9.5 hours to 10 hours
Features: The Macan EV features a 12.6-inch digital driver’s display, a 10.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a new 10.9-inch display for the front passenger Other features include automatic climate control and keyless entry.
Safety: It gets multiple airbags, cruise control, lane change assist, and park assist from the house.
Rivals: This electric SUV has no direct competitors in India, but it can be compared to Audi Q8 e-tron and Mercedes EQE SUV.
Car BlogHyundai Exter Under Rs.6.13 – 10.43 Lakh Lakh Car
Three powertrain options are available for the Hyundai EXTER: a 1.2-liter Kappa gasoline engine (E20 Fuel Ready) with a 5-speed manual transmission (5MT) and Smart Auto AMT (Automated Manual Transmission); alternatively, a 1.2-liter Bi-fuel Kappa gasoline engine with CNG engine and a 5-speed manual transmission are also available.
Latest News: To commemorate the first anniversary of the mini SUV, Hyundai has introduced the Exter Knight edition. This July, there will be a Rs 10,000 cash discount on the Hyundai Exter.
Cost: Ex-showroom in Delhi, the Hyundai Exter is priced between Rs 6.13 lakh and Rs 10.43 lakh.
variations: EX, EX (O), S, S (O), SX, SX (O), and SX (O) Connect are its seven main variations. The mid-spec S and SX trims come with an optional CNG kit, while the Knight edition is based on the SX and SX (O) Connect variants.
Color Options: Ranger Khaki, Starry Night, Fiery Red, Atlas White, Cosmic Blue, Abyss Black, Shadow Grey, Titan Grey, Ranger Khaki with Abyss Black roof, Atlas White with Abyss Black roof, Cosmic Blue with Abyss Black roof, and Shadow Grey with Abyss Black roof are the eight monotone and four dual-tone color options available.
Seating Capacity: Although the Exter is a compact SUV with five seats, four people will fit in it more comfortably.
Engine and Transmission: It has a 1.2-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine that produces 83 PS and 114 Nm. It is mated to a 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission. Additionally, a 1.2-liter gasoline-CNG alternative (69 PS/95 Nm) and a 5-speed manual transmission are included.
Stated Fuel Economy:
1.2-liter gasoline MT with 19.4 km/l
AMT 1.2-liter gasoline (19.2 km/l)
Petrol+CNG 1.2-liter vehicle: 27.1 km/kg
Features: The Exter’s feature list includes cruise control, wireless phone charging, auto air conditioning, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, connected car technology, and a semi-digital driver’s display. It also has a dual-camera dash cam and a sunroof.
Hyundai provides the Exter with many safety features, including six airbags as standard, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control (ESC), a rear parking camera, rain-sensing wipers, and ISOFIX child seat anchorages.
Rivals: The Hyundai Exter faces competition from the following vehicles: Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor, Maruti Fronx, Nissan Magnite, Citroen C3, Tata Punch, and Renault Kiger.
Car BlogNissan Magnite Under Rs.6 – 11.27 Lakh* Car
Most recent news: A CVT automatic transmission is available for the 2024 Nissan Magnite Geza Special Edition, which has been introduced in India.
Cost: Ex-showroom in Delhi, the Nissan Magnite is priced between Rs. 6 lakh and Rs. 11.07 lakh.
variations: XE, XL, XV, and XV Premium are the four general variations that are offered.
Color Options: Blade Silver, Flare Garnet Red, Onyx Black, Sandstone Brown, and Storm White; Pearl White with Onyx Black; Flare Garnet Red with Onyx Black; Tourmaline Brown with Onyx Black; Vivid Blue with Storm White.
It has a maximum seating capacity of five persons.
Boot Capacity: The Nissan Magnite has a 336-liter boot.
Transmission and Engine: It has two different engine options:
- a 1-liter, 72 PS/96 Nm naturally aspirated engine
- a 1-liter, 100 PS/160 Nm turbo-petrol engine
The turbo engine has an optional CVT that reduces torque to 152 Nm, but the 5-speed manual transmission is the default. Now available with the naturally aspirated gasoline engine is a 5-speed AMT.
Stated Fuel Economy:
- One-liter gasoline (MT): 19.35 km/l
- 1 liter of gasoline AMT: 19.70 km/l
- 20 km/l for a 1-liter turbo-petrol MT
- 1 liter CVT with turbo-petrol: 17.40 km/l
Key features include a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and automatic air conditioning with rear vents. A wireless phone charger, air purifier, JBL speakers, ambient lighting, and puddle lamps are added by the Tech Pack to the XV and XV Premium models. A 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, JBL speakers, and app-based ambient lighting are included in the Geza version.
Dual front airbags, a 360-degree camera, hill-start assist, electronic stability control (ESC), and a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) are among the safety features.
Rivals: The Nissan Magnite faces up against the Mahindra XUV 3XO, Renault Kiger, Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Tata Nexon, and Skoda sub-4m SUV. In addition, the Magnite can be a substitute for small SUVs like the Tata Punch and Hyundai Exter as well as sub-4 meter crossovers such as the Citroen C3, Maruti Fronx, and Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor.
Car BlogKia EV9 Under Rs. Rs.80 Lakh Car
In June 2024, the Kia EV9 is anticipated to go on sale in India. The starting pricing of EV9 is anticipated to be ₹ 80 Lakh. Rivaling the XC40 Recharge, i4, and iX1 is the Kia EV9. The Kia EV9 will only be offered in white.
Launch: By June 2024, the Kia EV9 is anticipated to go on sale in India.
Cost: It is anticipated to start at Rs 80 lakh (ex-showroom).
Battery, Motor, and Range: The Kia EV9’s global specification model has a 99.8 kWh battery pack. It is linked to an electric motor that is either all-wheel-drive (AWD) (383 PS / 700 Nm) or rear-wheel drive (203 PS / 350 Nm). While the latter claims a range of 647 km, the former has a WLTP-stated range of 680 km.
Features: A 708-watt 14-speaker Meridian sound system and two 12.3-inch touchscreens merged with a 5.3-inch monitor are among the standout features. Additionally, it has vehicle-to-load (V2L) capabilities.
Safety: Nine airbags, a 360-degree camera, a hill start aid, and a comprehensive suite of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) with capabilities like adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and forward collision avoidance help are all part of its safety package.
Rivals: The BMW iX and Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV are luxury electric SUVs that may be more reasonably priced in India than the EV9.
Car BlogMaruti Swift Under Rs. 6.49 – 9.64 Lakh Car
The Maruti Swift is an entry-level hatchback automobile with five seats. Maruti Swift prices range from ₹ 6.49 Lakh to ₹ 9.64 Lakh for the top variant. There is an 1197 cc engine option for this model. This vehicle is offered with a manual or automatic transmission and a gasoline option. The mileage range for gasoline is 24.8 to 25.75 km/l. This model includes six airbags for protection. PLUS 265 L of boot space. Nine colors are available for this model. Maruti Swift has received an overall user rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on feedback from users.
Most recent update: Maruti Suzuki’s fourth generation Swift has debuted in India.
Cost: Starting at Rs 6.49 lakh and going up to Rs 9.65 lakh (ex-showroom, India).
Variants: There are five main variations available for the new Swift: LXi, VXi, VXi (O), ZXi, and ZXi+.
Colors: Sizzling Red, Pearl Arctic White, Sizzling Red with Midnight Black roof, Luster Blue with Midnight Black roof, Novel Orange, Magma Grey, Splendid Silver, and three dual-tone color options are among the six monotone and three dual-tone color options that Maruti is offering for the 2024 Swift.
Engine and Transmission: A new 1.2-liter, 3-cylinder petrol engine (82 PS/up to 112 Nm) powers the Suzuki Swift, which is built to Indian specifications. It has five-speed manual and automatic powertrain options. The following are the stated fuel economy figures:
AMT: 25.75 km/l; MT: 24.8 km/l
Features: The new Swift has a 6-speaker ARKAMYS music system, an automatic air conditioning system, and a 9-inch touchscreen. Cruise control, wireless phone charging, and connected automobile technology are among the additional amenities available.
Safety features include an electronic stability program (ESP), six airbags as standard, rear parking sensors, a rear parking camera, and ISOFIX child seat anchorages.
Rivals: The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios is the only direct competitor of the new Swift. At the same price range is a 7-seat alternative in the Renault Triber. It can also be thought of as a hatchback substitute for small SUVs like the Tata Punch and Hyundai Exter.