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Prime Minister Narendra Modi new ride is worth Rs 12 crore: Check all features here 

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has got new wheels ‘Mercedes-Maybach S650’ for an upgrade of his armored vehicle. Now the Maybach S650 will be included in PM’s convoy. Earlier, PM had Range Rover Vogue and Toyota Land Cruiser armoured vehicle as part of his convoy.

Recently, PM Modi was spotted in the new Maybach S650 armoured car at Hyderabad House while welcoming President Putin of Russia. The vehicle was spotted again in the Prime Minister’s convoy.

PM’s Mercedes-Maybach S650 features:

As per a report, this newly added Mercedes can withstand blasts and bullets. Mercedes-Maybach S650 Guard is the latest facelifted model with VR10 level protection. the highest-ever provided in a production car. According to reports, Mercedes-Maybach launched the S600 Guard in India last year for ₹10.5 crores and the S650 can cost more than ₹12 crores.

The car is powered by a 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 engine that produces 516bhp and a peak torque of approximately 900Nm. The maximum speed is limited to 160kmph.

S650 has received a 2010 Explosion Proof Vehicle (ERV) rating and occupants are protected from a 15kg TNT explosion from a distance of only 2 meters. The interior of the window is coated with polycarbonate and the vehicle’s lower part is heavily armoured to protect the occupants from direct explosions. The cabin also receives a separate air supply in case of a gas attack.

Mercedes-Maybach S650 Guard fuel tank is coated with a special material that seals the holes automatically after a hit. It is made up of the same material that Boeing uses for its AH-64 Apache tank attack helicopters. It also runs on special run-flat tires that continue to function in case of damage or flat tires to ensure a quick escape.

The car has a luxurious interior with a seat massager and the rear seats are repositioned to allow the passengers to sit further back in the car and increase the legroom.

Let us tell you that, the Special Protection Group or SPG usually submits the request for a new car for the security of the Prime Minister. The car is chosen on the basis of security requirements.

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Improved version of Hyundai Creta launched in Indian market: Check it out here

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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.

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