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BMW launches petrol-powered M5 sedan at Rs.1.35 crore
New Delhi: German luxury automobile manufacturer BMW Monday launched the petrol-powered high-performance sedan M5 in India, priced at Rs.1.35 crore (ex-showroom)
“An independent production of BMW M GmbH, it remains faithful to the M philosophy, perfectly combining high performance with optimum everyday practicality,” said Philipp von Sahr, president, BMW Group India.
According to the luxury automobile manufacturer, the new sedan which is imported as a CBU (Completely Built-Up) unit is available across its dealerships.
The new sedan is powered by the M TwinPower Turbo eight-cylinder petrol engine which pushes the vehicle from 0 to 100 km per hour in just 4.3 seconds.
The engine is mated to a seven-speed M dual-clutch transmission with cruise control.
The BMW M5 also sports a state-of-the-art safety features which provides maximum support in any situation with air bags, active M differential, dynamic stability control (DSC) including M dynamic mode, anti-lock braking system (ABS) with brake assist, active protection with attentiveness assistant and active headrests (front).
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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.