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Nissan X-Trail e-Power review: Is it better than a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

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We will get to how it all works in a moment, but the short version is that, while you still get a petrol engine with your electric motors, the former is only used to recharge the battery or deliver power to the motors — it never actually drives the wheels — giving you what Nissan calls an “EV-like” drive experience, and improved fuel efficiency.

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Exclusion of conventional segments The PLI scheme excludes conventional petrol, diesel, and CNG segments (internal combustion engines) from its scope, as these segments are deemed to have sufficient manufacturing capacities in India. It incentivises OEMs to ramp up production and adoption of these environmentally friendly vehicles.

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petrol which produces 90hp and 113 Nm torque, and a 1.0 turbo-petrol. The Boosterjet turbo-petrol engine, which develops 100hp and 147Nm, is paired to either a five-speed manual or a six-speed torque converter automatic. The Rumion is also offered with a factory-fitted CNG kit that produces 88hp and 121.5Nm in CNG mode.

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The latter shares the same powertrain as the base car, and of course includes more kit, while the pricier again GR Sport – from an ambitious $54,990 +ORC – features a more powerful hybrid powertrain and all-wheel drive. There’s a space-saver in the GXL, but the others have a tyre repair kit. The GXL and Koba variants run a 1.8-litre

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2024 Toyota BZ4X FWD review: The Captain Sensible alternative to a Tesla Model Y

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inch infotainment, dual zone climate and a power tailgate. This again keeps the drive petrol-like ‘normal’ but it’s a trick missed not coming to a complete stop when off the throttle. 2024 Toyota bZ4X FWD interior with 12.3-inch 2024 Toyota BZ4X FWD : What we think It’s the daftest name, isn’t it?

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2023 Peugeot e-Partner review: New electric van arrives to help green your fleet – at a price…

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But the price is high, the equipment content is lower than the cheaper petrol Partner range and load carrying also takes a hit. litre turbo-petrol Partner is the $40,878 (plus on-road costs) long wheelbase Premium. Petrol models are rated up to 1037kg. But it’s still a big ask considering the most expensive 1.2-litre

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liter three-cylinder petrol engine that puts out 84PS at 6,000rpm and 113Nm of torque at 3,300rpm. Additionally, the Tigor EV comes with a puncture repair kit and automatic headlights and wipers. The equipment list also includes a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system and automatic climate control.

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