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Launch Soon: Bajaj Chetak electric scooters to be introduced in Indian market soon
Bajaj Auto will soon introduce the Chetak electric scooter in Mumbai. The company has listed Mumbai on its official website, although the bookings are not active yet. The scooter will be available via two outlets – KTM Andheri and KTM Vasai. Potential buyers can register their interest on the company’s website.
Apart from Mumbai, the electric scooter is available in Aurangabad, Pune, Nagpur, and Nashik in the state of Maharashtra. Similar to other cities, the electric scooter will be available in two variants in Mumbai – Urbane and Premium. Both variants are powered by a 3.8kW motor that is fueled by a non-removable 3kWh IP67 lithium-ion battery pack. The company claims a top speed of 70kmph and a range of 95km (in Eco mode).
The booking, once open, should be available for a token amount of Rs 2,000. Bajaj plans to offer the Chetak electric scooter in 22 new cities by 2022.
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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.