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Tata Motors to open bookings for ‘Punch’ from October 4
In the mini SUV segment, Tata Motors will debut its new Punch model on October 4. The new SUV will be unveiled at 11 a.m. at an event. Viewers who are interested can watch the event on the company’s official YouTube channel. The pre-bookings will also start on the same day.
Select Tata Motors dealers in Mumbai, Delhi, and Chennai, however, are already taking pre-orders for the new small SUV for a fee ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 11,000, which is refundable if the order is canceled.
The company released a new teaser for the car one day before the launch, hinting at another innovation that could be a segment first. According to the company’s latest teaser film, the Tata Punch will have rain-sensing wipers.
In terms of features, multiple terrain modes will be available for the micro SUV. A 90-degree opening of the doors, a floating infotainment screen, LED DRLs, cruise control, and dual-tone interiors are among the features known so far.
Projector headlights with LED DRLs, LED taillamps, hefty bumper, underbody and side cladding, faux roof rails, and sporty alloy wheels will be there on the Tata Punch. It will include a dual-tone black and white paint scheme on the inside, as well as a Harman touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a multi-functional flat-bottom steering wheel, automated climate control, an engine start-stop button, fabric upholstery, and more.
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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.