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Superbike Bajaj Dominar gets price cut of Rs 16,800: Check revised rates and features
In times when vehicle prices are rising consistently, Bajaj Auto has given a surprise by slashing the price of the Dominar 250 by a huge margin. In order to be precise, the Bajaj Dominar 250 is now cheaper by Rs 16,800 than before. With this, the bike is now available at the showrooms for a price of Rs 1,54,176 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The latest price hike has nothing to do with any changes to the product which means the bike remains the same as before visually and mechanically. Powering the Bajaj Dominar 250 is a liquid-cooled, 248.8cc, single-cylinder engine that is good for producing 27 hp of power and 23.5 Nm of torque.
The Dominar 250 is currently available across Bajaj Auto dealerships in two colour options of Canyon Red and Charcoal Black. With the latest price revision, the price gap of the Bajaj Dominar 250 with Suzuki Gixxer 250 has broadly widened. The latter is currently priced at Rs 1,71,200 and hence, the Dominar now undercuts Suzuki’s streetfighter by Rs 17,024. A few days back, Yamaha Motor India also announced a massive price cut for its FZ25 range. In order to be precise, the company’s FZ25 and the FZS 25 got cheaper by upto Rs 19,300.
Speaking on the latest announcement, Sarang Kanade, President (Motorcycle Business), Bajaj Auto Limited said that Bajaj Auto believes that touring on a bike opens the doors to a world of ‘real’ experiences that widens your perspective and shapes one’s character. He adds that the company realizes that biking for youngsters can be so much more than just street fun if the bike comes with the right dose of performance, sharp design and a superior riding experience. Kanade further stated that Bajaj Auto is proud to build the segment of Sports Touring in India with a motorcycle that is ‘Born To Sprint and Built To Tour’.
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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.