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MG ZS EV OPENS BOOKINGS
We’ve driven the MG ZS EV in this
A NIOS WITH A BOOT issue and have come away with mixed
feelings. It has a lot of things it does
As is the norm, the Hyundai i10 NIOS was always going to be followed up with a well and a few things it doesn’t. But
sub-four-metre sedan, and right on cue, it has. Just as Hyundai was pouring out while we wait for the official price
the champagne over its ICOTY victory, it unveiled the Hyundai Aura. Thankfully, the sometime this month, MG has started
Korean manufacturer has tried to make it look visually different. The headlights are accepting bookings for the ZS EV for
the same, but the front bumper has been tweaked. And the rear is completely new. It ` 50,000. Head to the nearest show-
will be launched toward the end of January 2020 and should get the same interiors room if you want one.
and engine options as the Grand i10 NIOS.

THE MEANEST Q

There is a lot of anger and aggression
in the air and that human quality has
slowly infected every segment of auto-
mobiles. The latest victim is the big and
gentle Audi Q8. Now it is the RS Q8
and it has gotten way meaner than is XUV 3OO BS6
sensible. The 4.0-litre TFSI now makes head all the way to 305 kph. We think it’s With the April 2020 deadline looming,
592 bhp and 81.6 kgm which catapults time we stepped back and honestly asked manufacturers are quickly rolling
it from standstill to 100 kph in 3.8 ourselves why we’re making supercars out BS6 models. Mahindra has an-
seconds and to 200 kph in 13.7 seconds. on stilts. That said, we can’t wait for its nounced the XUV 3OO BS6, with pric-
With the optional dynamic pack, it will arrival here after the Q8 launch. es starting at ` 8.30 lakh and going
up to ` 11.84 lakh, all ex-showroom.
This isn’t surprising, as the additional
input cost will be passed on to the
PETROL XC40 IS HERE customer. In short, expect to pay more
for all cars soon.
After staying away from petrol variants for the vast majority of its offerings in
India, Volvo has just launched the XC40 T4 R-Design. A 2.0-litre turbo-petrol
that is BS6-compliant and makes 190 bhp and 30.6 kgm will carry out propul-
sion duties. It has been paired with an 8-speed transmission, but unlike the
diesel variants, this will only power the front wheels. It will only be available in
the R-Design trim, so it gets all the creature comforts from a sunroof to wireless
charging and has been priced at ` 39.9 lakh (ex-showroom)

EASE OF TRANSPORT
Mahindra continues to expand its
portfolio in the mini-truck range with
its latest entrant, the Jeeto Plus. It
comes with an increased payload ca-
pacity of 715 kg and a cargo length of
7.4 feet, while at the same time claim-
ing a fuel economy of 29.1 kpl.

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