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Great News for bike lovers! Bajaj Pulsar 250, 250F launched in India today, price starts at Rs 1.35 lakh
Bajaj Auto is all set to launch its Pulsar 250 and 250F today. Both models have gotten updated styling with some of the iconic Pulsar detailing still on there. Pulsar 250 will come with a naked styling while 250F has been teased in a semi-faired design.
The iconic taillights of the Pulsar will remain the same, while LED DRLs have been added to the front above the headlamps. Both bikes will use the same but new engine. The engine is reportedly a 250cc engine that’s going to be air-cooled and capable of outputting 26PS of power and 22Nm of torque.
While price and other similar details have not been announced yet, the Pulsar 250 is expected to cost Rs 1.35 lakh (ex-showroom) and the Pulsar 250F will come at Rs 1.45 lakh (ex-showroom).
Rajiv Bajaj, MD of Bajaj Auto, said the new Pulsar 250 is three years late to the market. “Today we have an all new Pulsar offering much more for the same cost,” he said.
Bajaj Pulsar was jointly designed by Bajaj Autos and motorcycle designer Glynn Kerr, before its initial launch nearly two decades ago. Over the years, Pulsar has come to dominate the high performance motorcycle segment. The bike sold the most units in the 150cc to 200cc range with over 37,193 units sold in February 2021 and nearly 24 percent of the market share. Though at one point, the model commanded nearly half of the market segment.
The unveiling can be caught on the official launch event website.
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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.