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We reported earlier that Royal Enfield is working on multiple new motorcycles, which will be launched in the next 2 years. The company plans to launch a new Hunter 350, 3 new 650cc motorcycles & the next-gen Himalayan. The 2023 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450cc has been spotted testing for the first time. It is likely to be launched in the first quarter of 2023. Codenamed K1, the new 2023 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 will be launched as a premium adventure bike. It is expected to be positioned above the existing Himalayan 411. The new model will rival the likes of the KTM 390 ADV, BMW G310GS and others. The next-gen Himalayan 450 will be based on the all-new platform. The motorcycle looks like a premium version of the current model. Some of the design features include round headlamp & rear-view mirrors, raised fender, 21-inch front & 17-inch rear wheel, and knobby tyres. The 2023 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 will offer relaxed riding ergonomics, which is also visible from the...

GaadiWaadi - Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is expected to launch sometime next year and will more likely take on the KTM 390 Adventure Royal Enfield has a number of new launches up its sleeves and over the next few years, its adventure motorcycling range will also be expanded. Going by the speculations, the Chennai-based manufacturer is working on the flagship Himalayan 650 as well as the Himalayan 450, which will be slotted above the existing 411 cc Himalayan adv. Adding more fuel to the fire, a test mule of what looks like the Himalayan 450 has been spotted testing for the first time and is in its initial stages of development. Only a few weeks ago, RE introduced the Himalayan-based Scram 411. The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is expected to go on sale sometime next year to take on the KTM’s 390 Adventure. The Himalayan 450 is more of a hardcore off-roader with a high-seat front fender beak, tall windscreen and beefy upside-down front forks that could be sourced from the upcoming Su...

The long-awaited Jeep Meridian 3-row SUV will finally make its India debut tomorrow. The new model will be launched in May 2022. J eep dealers have unofficially started accepting pre-bookings for the SUV at a token amount of Rs 50,000. Dealers claim that the deliveries will commence by late May 2022. It is essentially a long wheelbase version of the Compass SUV; however, Jeep has made significant changes to keep things fresh. It is already on sale in South American markets where it’s called the Jeep Commander. The Jeep Meridian SUV will be manufactured at FCA’s Ranjangaon facility, which will also serve as a production hub for the right-hand-drive model. It will be exported to all the right-hand-drive markets from India. The new 7-seater SUV will rival the likes of the Toyota Fortuner, Isuzu MU-X, Skoda Kodiaq and the upcoming Hyundai Tucson. We expect the new Jeep Meridian to price around Rs 35 lakh to Rs 40 lakh. It is built on the Small Wide 4×4 platform that underpins the Compa...

GaadiWaadi - Check out our list of the top seven forthcoming Hyundai vehicles for the Indian market, which are speculated to launch here by 2024 Hyundai Motor India has a plethora of new models in the pipeline, many of which are expected to launch in our market within a year or two. These upcoming vehicles span different segments, and they are expected to help the South Korean car major gain back the sales numbers it has lost in the Indian market in recent times. Here, we have listed six upcoming Hyundai vehicles, which are expected to launch in the Indian car market in a year or two. 1. New-gen Hyundai Verna The current-gen Hyundai Verna went on sale in India back in 2017, and in 2022, it received a midlife facelift. The next-gen Verna (known as Accent in international markets) is in development now, and test models have already been spotted undergoing road testing. The new model will likely have its global debut towards the end of this year, and it is expected to go on sale in ...

GaadiWaadi - Here is our list of the five most affordable scooters that are available currently in the Indian two-wheeler market Scooters are extremely popular in India, as they are very practical, while also being fairly affordable (well, mostly!). However, auto prices have been steadily rising in our country, and as such, two-wheelers have become quite expensive these days. That said, there are a few scooters that continue to be relatively easy on the wallet. Here, we have listed the top five most affordable scooters that can currently be bought in the Indian market. 1. TVS Scooty Pep Plus Price: Rs. 58,734 to Rs. 61,634 TVS Scooty Pep Plus is the most affordable ICE scooter in India, and it is one of the cutest ones as well. It is powered by an 87.8cc single-cylinder engine, with 5.4 PS and 6.5 Nm on tap, paired with a CVT. Its lightweight body and compact dimensions make it a frugal and easy-to-handle vehicle. 2. TVS Scooty Zest Price: Rs. 65,416 to Rs. 66,318 TVS Scooty...

BSF Seema Bhawani Shaurya Expedition “Empowerment Ride – 2022” was flagged in to a grand welcome at Kanyakumari today on 26th March 2022 by Chief Guest Sh Baby Joseph, DIG BSF. Organized in association with Royal Enfield, 36 members of BSF Seema Bhawani All-Women Daredevil Motorcycle Team led by Inspector Himanshu Sirohi completed a gruelling journey of more than 5000 km traversing through major cities all the way to Kanyakumari which started from historical India Gate, New Delhi spreading the message of Women Empowerment across the nation. On this occasion, the Chief Guest highlighted the important role of women in the development of the country and appreciated the tireless efforts of all Women Riders of this Expedition who brought laurels to the force as well as inspiring the young girls across the country. DG BSF Shri Pankaj Kumar Singh also congratulated all the riders on the successful completion of this expedition and spreading the message of Women Empowerment for which the expe...

GaadiWaadi - Volvo XC40 Recharge is expected to go on sale in the Indian market very soon, and here, we have listed everything you should know about it Swedish carmaker Volvo is all set to launch the XC40 electric SUV in the Indian market soon. The EV is being brought to our shores via the CBU import route, and it has already started arriving at dealerships across the country. The specs and features of this soon-to-launch EV are already available on the brand’s Indian website. Here, we have listed all the major details about the upcoming Volvo XC40 Recharge, which all of us should know about it. 1. Exterior styling Volvo’s new electric crossover is quite a handsome car. It gets sleek headlamps (with T-shaped DRLs), a mostly closed-off front grille (sporting a Volvo logo), 19-inch alloy wheels (dual-tone), faux roof rails, roof spoiler, and signature LED taillights. The SUV also gets a bold ‘Volvo’ badge on the tailgate. 2. Interior design The interior of XC40 Recharge gets an ...