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Maruti Suzuki WagonR expected to hit the road in an electric variant
One of India’s most loved vehicles, the Maruti WagonR has recently been spotted on the road with the logo of Toyota. After the Baleno, Toyota is now working across the WagonR. The car was spotted on the road while testing in Gurgaon. A lot of changes have been made to the exterior of the car and there is no information about the interior.
Earlier, the Maruti WagonR hatchback was offered with a 1.0-liter, 3-cylinder petrol engine, which generates 67 Bhp of power and 90 Nm of torque. Apart from this, the company also offers a 1.2-liter unit in it, which generates 82 Bhp of power and 113 Nm of torque. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual and 5-speed AMT. According to media reports, the powertrain of this car will be shared with Maruti Suzuki like other rebadged models in Toyota’s line-up.
The WagonR with the Toyota logo may also launch in an electric avatar. It is being claimed that if it launches in an electric avatar, the company will launch it with a driving range of 130 km / charge. At the same time, it can be charged in about 7 hours using a standard AC charger.
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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.