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Ducati Panigale V4 to be launched in India: Read expected price and launch date
Ducati India has teased the launch of the BS6-compliant Panigale V4 on its social media channels. Moreover, the motorcycle is expected to arrive in the country sometime this month with select dealerships accepting pre-bookings for a token amount of Rs 1 lakh.
The Ducati Panigale V4 will be available in two variants- standard and V4 S with the latter fitted with lightweight Marchesini wheels and electronic suspension sourced from Ohlins. However, both versions of the Panigale V4 are powered by the 1103cc V4, Desmosedici Stradale engine that is capable of churning out 208bhp and 124Nm. The 2021 Panigale V4 also comes with an aero package that comprises winglets that offer 30kg of downforce at 270kmph and a ‘racing windscreen’.
Its electronics package includes Bosch cornering ABS, wheelie control, traction control, launch control, slide control, bi-directional quick shifter and engine brake control. As for pricing, the Panigale V4 is likely to be priced at a premium of around Rs 1.5 lakh over the previous model. And apart from the V4 and V4 S, we can expect Ducati to also introduce the SP and R models of the Panigale V4 in the country eventually.
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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.