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Facelift version of Skoda Kodiaq launched at a price of Rs 1 lakh
Auto India has discreetly increased the prices of the Kodiaq facelift barely a month after the updated SUV was launched in the country. Introduced on 10 January, 2022 with prices starting at Rs 34.99 lakh (ex-showroom), the model is offered in three variants including Style, SportLine, and L&K.
Skoda recently revealed that it has sold out all the allocated units of the Kodiaq facelift for the year. The second batch will now receive a uniform price hike of Rs 1 lakh across the variant line-up, which will be applicable from April 2022.
In terms of design, the 2022 Skoda Kodiaq features the signature butterfly grille with a chrome surround, redesigned headlamps with integrated LED DRLs, refreshed front and rear bumpers, new 18-inch alloy wheels, silver roof rails, tweaked LED tail lights, and Skoda lettering on the boot-lid.
Inside, the new Skoda Kodiaq facelift comes equipped with a panoramic sunroof, a two-spoke steering wheel, three-zone climate control, a 360-degree camera, fully digital instrument console, an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and MirrorLink, cruise control, and nine airbags.
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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.