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Great News! BMW 220i ‘Black Shadow’ limited edition launched in India at Rs 43.50 lakh
The new BMW 220i ‘Black Shadow’ variant was unveiled today by BMW Group India. The limited edition, which is locally produced at BMW Group Plant Chennai, is now available on the BMW India website.
Prices for the Black Shadow Edition of the 2 Series Gran Coupé start from Rs 43.50 lakh (ex-showroom), which is Rs 1.6 lakh more than the M Sport Line model.
Production is restricted to only 24 units in Alpine White and Black Sapphire. The Black Shadow model of the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe has a unique look.
It has an M front grille with a high-gloss black mesh design, black wing mirrors, a sporty high-gloss rear spoiler, and black chrome exhaust tips. 18-inch M Performance Y-Spoke Styling 554 M forged wheels in Jet Black Matt are fitted to the automobile. The BMW logo is also seen on the floating hub cap.
The 2-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-petrol motor that produces 190PS and 280Nm of peak torque and is coupled to a seven-speed automated gearbox continues to power the 2 Series Gran Coupe Black Shadow Edition under the hood.
Newly designed sport seats with electronic memory function, two-zone climate control with carbon microfilter, and ambient lighting with six dimmable patterns are among the notable modifications to the interior.
Other inside features include a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and virtual assistant, wireless charging, a rearview camera with a reverse assist and frameless doors, among others.
Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India said, “The limited edition of the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé takes forward the celebrations this festive season.
The successful ‘Black Shadow’ edition now gets even more irresistible in its petrol avatar. Designed with a clear focus on dynamics, it is tailored to suit the requirements of motorsport enthusiasts. Further, BMW ‘M’ Performance parts offer an excellent athletic edge which enhances the sporty character in all aspects.
The BMW 220i ‘Black Shadow’ edition is an exciting opportunity for our customers to enter the world of joy with style and performance.”
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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.