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If you put a gun to my head and said I had to buy an SUV, I still wouldnt, but Id get away with it by choosing the new Subaru Forester, which is referred to as an SUV but is really more of an off-road station wagon that drives like a car, and now offers a Strong Hybrid system that will deliver more than 1000km off a tank of fuel.
This will be the first all-electric compact SUV from Porsche, and is due to roll off the assembly line in the Leipzig site at the start of the next decade. Nevertheless, over the next ten years we will focus on a drive mix consisting of even further optimized petrolengines, plug-in hybrid models, and purely electrically operated sports cars.
The petrol-electric hybrid boost will be allied with an aim to more than triple battery electric vehicle sales led by the new EV3 and EV5 – to 11,000 in 2025. Petrol four-cylinder and V6 have a greater emissions impact. litre V6 petrolengines on offer with Sorento and Carnival will also dip in availability.
The second-generation Skoda Kodiaq has been unveiled in India, The new-gen Kodiaq is larger in dimensions in comparison to its predecessor, Skoda is all set to launch the second generation Kodiaq SUV in India soon. The Czech auto giant currently offers two SUVs – the Kylaq and Kushaq. Skoda will continue to offer the 2.0-litre
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A plug-in hybrid system comprising a V8 petrolengine and an exceptionally powerful electric motor endows the BMW XM with captivating dynamic prowess. As its 50th anniversary celebrations continue, BMW M GmbH brings us its first ever high-performance car with electrified drive system.
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The Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line is quite competitively priced against the luxury SUV from Audi. However, the latter offers more options to buyers than the VW SUV. litre turbocharged petrolengine as the erstwhile Tiguan. However, the engine offers slightly improved performance. Powering the Audi Q3 is a 2.0-litre
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Volkswagen Group rolled out half a million engines from its Chakan plant in Maharashtra, which has served as the production hub for the brands India models over the years. …Read More Volkswagen Group produces its made-in-India engines at its Chakan plant in Maharashtra Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt.
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The all-new Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line comes as a key model in the brand’s strategy to grab a sizeable share in the premium SUV space. litre turbocharged petrolengine as the erstwhile Tiguan. However, the engine offers slightly improved performance. Powering the petrol variant is a 1.4-litre
litre petrolengine with a factory-fitted CNG kit and a 5-speed manual transmission. The Exter EX CNG enters into a direct competition with the Tata Punch Pure iCNG, which is already a top player in the budget CNG micro-SUV market. litre petrolengine with a factory-fitted CNG kit and a 5-speed manual transmission.
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MG is promising a big step forward via plug-in hybrid technology developed specifically for Australia when the PHEV version of the HS medium SUV arrives in Australia later this year. READ MORE: MG-owned IM Motors locked-in for Australia in 2025 with IM5 electric saloon and IM6 SUV READ MORE: Its not the new MG4! seconds 0-100km/h time.
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Hyundai Exter discount The Exter is a popular compact SUV from Hyundai, competing with rivals like the Tata Punch. This SUV ranges from 5.99 litre Kappa 4-cylinder petrolengine that delivers 82 bhp and 113.8 lakh and is available in seven trim levels with three engine options. lakh to 10.43 lakh (ex-showroom).
Lynk & Co announced in 2021 its intention to launch in Australia by 2025, but at the Shanghai motor show last week where the luxury 900 SUV was revealed, Geely’s youth-focussed divison confirmed its reverse course on a local arrival. Lynk & Co’s new large SUV certainly fits in that mould. At least no time soon.
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The sub-four metre SUV received a price hike of up to 22,000 previously on January 31. Now, the Japanese carmaker has again slapped the SUV with a price hike of up to 4 lakh, taking the starting price of the Magnite to 6.14 The SUV’s 1.0-litre litre turbocharged petrol motor already became E20 compliant a while back.
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It is a blend of petrol and ethanol which provides lower fuel costs as the petrol is blended with ethanol or methanol. litre, three-cylinder turbocharged engine, which is also utilized in the Hyundai i20 , Venue , and Kia Sonet. litre, three-cylinder engine. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024 , Best SUVs in India.
Stellantis-backed Leapmotor has pulled the drapes off what’s set to become its best-selling model yet, the small Leapmotor B10 SUV that’s set to be on sale globally by late 2025. litre petrolengine as a generator for long range driving. Based on the all-new LEAP 3.5 appeared first on EV Central.
The 2024 BYD Shark has been revealed without camouflage, with the plug-in petrol dual cab’s launch timing now officially revealed. litre turbo engine that will be mounted longitudinally. Maximum power for the smaller engine is 143kW, while the larger 2.0-litre litre turbo or 2.0-litre litre turbo kicks out around 245kW.
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BYD has confirmed its first plug-in hybrid model in Australia will be the Seal U, with the petrol-electric SUV now just months away from arrival. litre petrolengine with a 18.3kWh battery and a 145kW electric motor.
litre turbo petrolengine tuned for 134 bhp and 230 Nm of peak torque, while the 2.0-litre Both engines are paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission sending power to the front wheels. The petrol variants on the 2 Series GC are now more expensive by ₹ 40,000, while the diesel is dearer by ₹ 50,000.
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And it’s not just the hulking, squared-off, bulky yet brutally handsome exterior of the new Santa Fe, either, there’s a distinct sense that this large SUV – now also a HEV with no diesel or V6 engine options available so far – is trying to ape the premium off-roading brand in the interior as well.
litre turbo-petrolengine and a single e-motor packaged within its transmission, the new Nissan Frontier Pro features a proper mechanical all-wheel drive, ladder-frame chassis and locking rear differential. READ MORE: Nissan Leaf SUV revealed as Tesla Model Y rival! READ MORE: Nissan Leaf SUV revealed as Tesla Model Y rival!
litre diesel engine is available with a manual or a torque converter automatic. The most popular engine option is the 1.5-litre litre turbocharged petrol unit that is solely available with a dual-clutch transmission. litre U2 CRDi engine churns out 114 hp and 250 Nm of torque. While the 1.5-liter lakh to 20.42
The whirlwind that is BYD’s Australian journey has dropped yet another model on local shores, the Sealion 6 medium SUV. litre four-cylinder petrolengine and an 18.3kWh BYD ‘Blade’ LFP battery. It’s a significant arrival for a couple of reasons. Both Sealion 6s have five seats, a 1.5-litre SCORE: 3.5/5 SCORE: 3.5/5
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