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This new powerful scooter has been launched in India: See price and features here
Electric vehicle major Ampere Electric expanded its two-wheeler product range launching a new model Magnus EX priced at Rs 68,999 (ex-showroom Pune). The company claims that the Magnus EX gives mileage of 121 Kms per charge.
The model comes with a detachable lightweight and portable advanced lithium battery for easy charge in any five amp socket at home, office, coffee shop, or any plug-on-the-wall charge point. The vehicle comes with a three year warranty covering major aggregates.
The lithium battery powered scooter price will further go down when one takes into account the state government incentives for buying an electric vehicle.
It comes driving speed up to 53 kmph. The 1200-Watts motor is one of the highest motor capacity in this segment, which delivers a real peppier performance with 0-40 Kms in 10 secs, said the company.
One can drive the Magnus EX in 2 modes – super saver eco mode & peppier power mode & thus a customer can smartly drive to get real long distance drive. Adding to the safety, this vehicle comes with powerful LED headlight surrounded by unique chrome embellishments. For better comfort the EV has large legroom space of 450 mm, unique footrest & solid grab handles.
Some more advanced features in new Magnus EX are Key less entry, vehicle finder, antitheft alarm, easy to remove battery- recharge & ride again, aesthetically designed wide seat for superior driving comfort, under seat large storage space & boot light to easily identify items. It comes in attractive colours – Metallic red, Graphite black & Galactic Grey.
Key Specs of the Ampere Magnus EX
Max speed: 50 ± 3 km/hr. (both single and double rider)
Max loading capacity: 150 kg
Charge time: 6 to 7 hours for full charge
Much lesser: 4-5 hours for 70% charge for everyday running
Gradient: 13?± 2? (single rider) & 8?± 2? (double rider)
Battery: 60v, 38.25ah advanced lithium battery
Motor power: 1200 watts
Brake: mechanical drum – 130mm hbs
Suspension: front – telescopic, rear – coil spring
Dimensions: (l x w x h) 1920 x 685 x 1120 mm
Ground clearance: 147 mm
Wheelbase: 1390 mm
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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.