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Royal Enfield Classic 350 to be launched in India on this date: Check it out
Royal Enfield has confirmed that the new Classic 350 will be launched in the Indian market on 1 September, 2021. The latest iteration of the motorcycle will pack several mechanical upgrades and new features over the outgoing model.
The motorcycle was spotted on several occasions through spy images and videos. The new Classic 350 will feature very few styling upgrades over the old motorcycle. Thus, it will continue to feature a round headlight at the front, a curvy design, and split-style seat. The new model, however, will benefit from new paint options, a semi-digital instrument cluster, and rotary-style switches similar to the Meteor 350. The higher variants of the range would also benefit from the company’s Tripper Navigation system.
The new model will also benefit from the company’s ‘J’ platform that we have already seen on the Meteor 350. Linked to a five-speed transmission, the 349cc, air and oil-cooled engine is tuned to produce 20.2bhp of maximum power and 27Nm of peak torque in the Meteor 350. We expect to see similar power and torque output numbers on the Classic 350.
The updated model should carry a price premium over the outgoing version’s Rs 1.80 lakh (ex-showroom) tag.
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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.