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Heavy price increase in Ford Mustang GT500: Check here

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When Ford unveiled its 760-horsepower (567-kilowatt) Shelby GT500 for the 2020 model year, it came with a starting price of just over $70,000. Specifically, it was $70,300 but that didn’t include two mandatory fees: a $2,600 gas guzzler tax and a $1,095 destination charge. Added up, the muscular Shelby started at $73,995, and with the exception of a small bump in the destination fee, the price hasn’t changed. Until now.

2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Heritage Edition Front Corner High Angle

The 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 starting price climbs to $73,465. It’s a year-over-year increase of $3,165, which is not insignificant by any means. A Ford spokesperson confirmed this increase to Motor1.com, while also pointing out that it’s the first base-price increase since the current generation went on sale in 2019.

With the gas guzzler tax included, the price climbs to $76,065 and that still doesn’t include destination charges. Provided the fee holds steady at $1,195, the total minimum price for a 2022 Shelby GT500 checks in at $77,260.

It’s a sizable jump, but we’ve heard more than a few stories of insane dealership markups for the muscular Shelby when it went on sale.  A quick search today suggests the markups have subsided but still exist. So while a $3,165 bump isn’t small, it likely won’t deter buyers in this very niche performance segment.

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Improved version of Hyundai Creta launched in Indian market: Check it out here

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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.

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