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India’s most expensive scooter to be launched on 12 October
Motorrad has confirmed through its social media handles that its maxi-scooter, the C 400 GT, will be officially launched in India on 12 October, 2021. With an expected ex-showroom price tag of over Rs 5 lakh, it will be the most expensive scooter in the country.
Unlike the Suzuki Burgman Street 125 and Aprila SX4, the C 400 GT is a true blue maxi-scooter that can be used for munching long miles on the highway. Pre-bookings for the scooter have already commenced for a token amount of Rs 1 lakh. Interestingly, our sources have also informed us that it’s already received around 100 bookings in India.
Typical of a full-blown maxi-scooter, the C 400 GT looks humungous with muscular and angular body panels. With a tall windscreen, pulled-back handlebar, a large stepped seat, a dual footrest provisions, it should be as comfortable as a motorcycle. It is also profoundly rich in terms of features full-LED lighting, keyless ignition, heated grips, heated seat, ABS, anti-theft alarm system, and a Bluetooth-enabled instrument cluster.
Propelling the C 400 GT is a 350cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine which is paired with a CVT transmission. It makes 33.5bhp of power and 35Nm of peak torque which is should make it a delight to ride. It also gets some electronics aids like ride-by-wire throttle, traction control, and riding modes.
The BMW C 400 GT will carve a niche of its own and won’t have any direct competitors during its launch. However, at a later stage, Honda might enter this space with the Forza 350.
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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.