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Good News for Audi owners, automobile company extends service plans and warranty till this date: Read here
Audi India has announced an extension of the standard warranty, extended warranty, and service plans for all its patrons. Audi vehicle owners whose warranty and service plans are due to expire during the lockdown periods of April, May, and June 2021 will receive this benefit. The applied advantage will be extended until 30 June, 2021.
Audi kick started this year with the launch of the A4 facelift in January. The luxury sedan received cosmetic updates and added features while retaining the 20-litre TFSI petrol engine mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Soon to follow was the four-door S5 Sportback Along with its dazzling looks, the S5 is powered by a potent 3.0-litre turbo-petrol engine dishing out 349bhp and 500Nm of peak torque.
Stepping into the emerging luxury EV segment, the German carmaker will debut the e-tron SUV in India in the coming months. Presently, the space comprises the Mercedes-Benz EQC and JaguarI-Pace and will soon be joined by the Volvo XC40 Recharge.
Balbir Singh Dhillon, Head of Audi India, said, “Safety is of paramount importance to Audi India. In line with the need of the hour of staying home and staying safe, we are rolling out extensions on Standard Warranty, Extended Warranty, and Service Plans for existing Audi customers until 30 June, 2021. Audi customers can be rest assured that they have the opportunity to extend their plans and receive seamless services for their Audi cars.”
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Improved version of Hyundai Creta launched in Indian market: Check it out here
Hyundai India launched the much-awaited Creta Knight Edition in the country at a starting price of Rs 13.51 lakh (ex-showroom, all-India). This new variant is available in both petrol and diesel engine options and can be had either with a manual or an automatic transmission unit. To read more about the Creta Knight Edition, click here. In addition to this, the company has also introduced a model-year update for the Hyundai Creta with new feature additions.
The 2022 Hyundai Creta is now available in a new Denim Blue colour option and the Highline TPMS is now standard across all variants. The SX (O) trim now also gets a glossy black centre console. Furthermore, the company will offer the iMT option on the 1.5-litre petrol ‘S’ variant to further expand choices for the customers. The new S+ variant powered by a 1.4-litre T-GDi petrol engine with 7DCT now gets an additional set of features, such as –
– Smart panoramic sunroof
– 16-inch black alloy wheels
– Smartphone wireless charger
– Rear Disc Brakes
– Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
– Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
– Hill start assist control (HAC)
– Paddle shifters
– Metal pedals
– Electric and auto-folding ORVMs
– Power window auto up/down
Mechanically, the SUV continues to be powered by the existing petrol and diesel engine options.