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Audi launches A3 Cabriolet convertible sports car

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New Delhi: German luxury automobile manufacturer Audi Thursday launched it’s first compact convertible sports car A3 Cabriolet priced at Rs.44.75 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

“First showcased at the Auto Expo 2014, the car received an overwhelming response from customers, which prompted us to introduce this car into our already robust product line-up in India,” said Audi India head Joe King.

According to the company, the vehicle is powered a 1.8 litre petrol engine with direct injection and turbocharging and output of 132 kW (180 hp) which can produce 250Nm of torque.

The engine is mated to a seven speed S tronic® dual-clutch transmission which changes gear almost instantly resulting in uninterrupted power delivery with improved efficiency.

The vehicle is capable of sprinting from 0 to 100 kms per hour in just 7.8 seconds with a top speed of 242 kms per hour.

The company further said that its has clocked its best-ever annual sales in calendar year 2013 (10,002 units) and financial year 2013-2014 (10,126 units).

“The compact luxury segment is growing the fastest in the luxury car industry. The introduction of the Audi A3 Cabriolet will further strengthen our dominance in this
space,” said King.

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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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