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GaadiWaadi - Ather Energy is expected to launch upgraded versions of 450X and 450 Plus soon, and technical specs of these upcoming models have leaked online Bengaluru-based EV maker Ather Energy is planning to introduce a few new electric two-wheelers in India in the near future. Interestingly, it seems like the manufacturer will update its existing scooter models as well. Leaked type approval documents show that Ather 450X will get a larger battery (with better range) soon. The updated electric scooter will get a 3.66 kWh battery, as opposed to the 2.6 kWh battery available currently. Also, the electric motor will be more powerful; in the type approval certificate, we see that the scooter will be rated at 6.4 kW of maximum power for setting 1, and at 5.8 kW for setting 2. While not explicitly mentioned in the document, we believe that ‘setting 1’ refers to 450X, while ‘setting 2’ refers to 450 Plus. The updated Ather 450 Plus will get four riding modes – Sport, Ride, Smart Eco, a...

GaadiWaadi - The 2022 Mahindra Scorpio-N offers great off-roading capabilities, and we recently took the SUV to an off-road track to test it out The newly-introduced Mahindra Scorpio-N has been garnering a lot of attention online these days. Its attractive design and brilliant equipment list are partly responsible for it, along with its impressive technical specifications. The new Scorpio-N is one of the most rugged midsize SUVs in India, thanks to its body-on-frame architecture. Mahindra Scorpio-N is built on the brand’s new-generation ladder-frame architecture, which lends great rigidity to the body. As such, the SUV can handle even heavy-duty off-road terrains. To improve its offroad capabilities, M&M is offering a 4×4 option as well on Scorpio-N, but only on select diesel trim levels. M&M invited us to check out the new Scorpio-N’s off-road capabilities, and we took the SUV over hardcore offroad terrain to test it out. The SUV has a lot of off-road features on offer. T...

GaadiWaadi - Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder is set to be officially unveiled in India on July 1, and ahead of that, the SUV is being teased by the manufacturer Toyota and Maruti Suzuki have jointly developed a new C-segment SUV for the Indian market, which will be launched under both brands. Toyota’s version of this SUV is set to debut on July 1, and ahead of its arrival, the manufacturer has begun releasing teasers for it. Here, we’ve listed the top seven features of the soon-to-debut Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, which have been revealed via teaser images and videos. 1. LED headlights, DRLs, and taillights Toyota has partly revealed the exterior design of the new Urban Cruiser Hyryder through promotional pictures and videos. The SUV gets a split headlamp setup, consisting of LED DRLs and LED main headlamps. It gets LED taillights as well, which look sharp and stylish. 2. Hybrid powertrain Toyota has confirmed that the upcoming Urban Cruiser Hyryder will get a self-charging hyb...

Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, the brand’s top-selling SUV, is ready to enter into its second generation in the next couple of days. Interestingly, the SUV’s new model has been named Maruti Brezza. Its prices are slated to announce on 30 th June, 2022. The next-generation model lineup will be available in a total of 10 variants including 7 manual and 3 automatic. For power, the new 2022 Maruti Brezza will use the 1.5L K15C smart hybrid petrol engine with Dualjet and Dual VVT technology. Compared to the existing motor, the new one will be more fuel efficient and have better NVH levels. Though, its power and torque figures could be slightly lower. A new 6-speed torque convertor automatic gearbox will replace the old 4-speed unit. The subcompact SUV will continue to come with the standard 5-speed manual gearbox. The same powertrain setup is offered on the new Ertiga MPV. The new Maruti Brezza CNG variant is reported to arrive later. No changes will be made to its dimensions. The new Br...

GaadiWaadi - Maruti Vitara midsize SUV is expected to enter showrooms this festive season and it will be powered by mild and strong hybrid powertrains It is no secret that Maruti Suzuki and Toyota are working together to enter the highly lucrative and competitive midsize SUV segment in India. The co-developed five-seater will be unveiled by Toyota on July 1, 2022 and it will carry the Urban Cruiser Hyryder name while the Maruti Suzuki’s iteration will more likely be known as the Vitara. Internally codenamed D22, Toyota’s midsize SUV could be based on the DNGA platform while Maruti Suzuki’s version, as we reported, would likely be underpinned by the Global C architecture that can be found in the latest global Vitara and the Brezza sold in India. Before the arrival of the Vitara, Maruti Suzuki will introduce the 2022 Brezza on June 30, 2022. The Vitara Brezza compact SUV has dropped the Vitara prefix, suggesting that it could be used for the forthcoming midsize SUV. The Global C arc...

Mahindra & Mahindra has launched the new-gen Scorpio N SUV in the country on June 27, 2022. Before the end of this week, two brand new SUVs will be launched or unveiled in India. While Maruti Suzuki will introduce the new Brezza compact SUV on June 30, 2022, Toyota will unveil the much-awaited Urban Cruiser Hyryder (New Toyota Hyryder) mid-sized SUV on June 1, 2022. 1. New Maruti Brezza Interested buyers can pre-book the new Maruti Brezza online or at authorised Arena dealerships by paying a token amount of Rs 11,000. The company has already released multiple teasers, revealing key features and top changes. The new model will come in 4 trim levels – LXi, VXi, ZXi and ZXi- with 3 automatic and 4 manual variants. It will come with a 9-inch floating touchscreen infotainment system with SmartPlay Pro interface and wireless connectivity. The SUV will also get Suzuki Connect with over 40 connected features. In terms of features, the SUV will offer Head-Up-Display or HUD, cooled glove...

GaadiWaadi - As per speculations, Ola Electric is planning to expand its EV range in the Indian market, adding a new, affordable scooter in the near future Despite being surrounded by controversy, Ola Electric had managed to see a lot of sales success in India. Last year, the company had introduced two scooters in India, namely S1 and S1 Pro. Only the latter remains on sale currently; the production of the affordable S1 was halted earlier this year, with the manufacturer stating relatively low demand as the reason. Now, it seems like Ola Electric is planning to re-introduce a more affordable scooter to its range. India is an extremely price-sensitive market, and it is extremely important to cater to the affordable end of the market to generate volumes. Details about Ola’s supposed forthcoming model are not available yet. Ola S1 Pro is powered by a 3.97 kWh battery, paired with a single electric motor (8.5 kW peak power, 5.5 kW continuous power). The more affordable model is expect...