The passenger vehicle segment managed to record a healthy double-digit growth of nearly 27 per cent in 2021 despite several headwinds like the semiconductor shortage issue and partial lockdown during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the sales data published by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, sales between January and December 2021 stood at 30.82 lakh units as compared to 24.33 lakh units sold last year. The passenger car segment recorded a growth of 7.7 per cent selling 15.44 lakh units as compared to 14.32 lakh units sold a year ago. The Utility Vehicle segment remained at the helm recording a whopping growth of over 58 per cent with 14.20 lakh units sold as compared to 8.97 lakh units sold in 2020. Even the vans segment recorded an uptick of 15 per cent selling 1,19,242 units as against 1,03,754 units sold a year ago. That said, 2020 was a low volume base year owing to a three-month-long nationwide lockdown and should also be taken into account.

Passenger Vehicle Sales Grow By 26.66% In 2021: SIAM

The passenger vehicle segment managed to record a healthy double-digit growth of nearly 27 per cent in 2021 despite several headwinds like the semiconductor shortage issue and partial lockdown during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the sales data published by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, sales between January and December 2021 stood at 30.82 lakh units as compared to 24.33 lakh units sold last year. The passenger car segment recorded a growth of 7.7 per cent selling 15.44 lakh units as compared to 14.32 lakh units sold a year ago. The Utility Vehicle segment remained at the helm recording a whopping growth of over 58 per cent with 14.20 lakh units sold as compared to 8.97 lakh units sold in 2020. Even the vans segment recorded an uptick of 15 per cent selling 1,19,242 units as against 1,03,754 units sold a year ago. That said, 2020 was a low volume base year owing to a three-month-long nationwide lockdown and should also be taken into account.

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India has launched the 2022 CB300R, in the country at a price of Rs. 2.77 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The naked roadster arrives with a BS6 compliant engine, minor cosmetic updates, and an enhanced features list. It&rsquo;s also now locally manufactured in India. The 2022 Honda CB300R&nbsp; is available in two colours - Matte Steel Black and Pearl Spartan Red. Power comes from the same 286 cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine that makes 31 bhp and 27.5 Nm of peak torque. The bike also gets an Assist &amp; Slipper clutch this time with the 6-speed gearbox. Sales have begun for the new CB300R in India via the Honda BigWing dealerships.

Honda CB300R BS6 Launched In India

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India has launched the 2022 CB300R, in the country at a price of Rs. 2.77 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The naked roadster arrives with a BS6 compliant engine, minor cosmetic updates, and an enhanced features list. It&rsquo;s also now locally manufactured in India. The 2022 Honda CB300R&nbsp; is available in two colours - Matte Steel Black and Pearl Spartan Red. Power comes from the same 286 cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine that makes 31 bhp and 27.5 Nm of peak torque. The bike also gets an Assist &amp; Slipper clutch this time with the 6-speed gearbox. Sales have begun for the new CB300R in India via the Honda BigWing dealerships.

Volkswagen India will showcase its brand-new compact sedan as early as the first week of March this year, followed by its market launch in May 2022. Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, Volkswagen India, confirmed this development to carandbike in a recent interaction. The new global compact sedan will be based on the new MQB-AO-IN platform, as well as share its underpinning with the Skoda Slavia. The yet to be named compact sedan will be manufactured from the company's facility in Chakan, Maharashtra. Expect to see the 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre TSI petrol engines with manual and automatic transmission options on the upcoming sedan.

Volkswagen To Debut Compact Sedan In March

Volkswagen India will showcase its brand-new compact sedan as early as the first week of March this year, followed by its market launch in May 2022. Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, Volkswagen India, confirmed this development to carandbike in a recent interaction. The new global compact sedan will be based on the new MQB-AO-IN platform, as well as share its underpinning with the Skoda Slavia. The yet to be named compact sedan will be manufactured from the company's facility in Chakan, Maharashtra. Expect to see the 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre TSI petrol engines with manual and automatic transmission options on the upcoming sedan.

Classic Legends has resurrected the Yezdi brand, introducing three new models under the Yezdi name. The Yezdi Adventure, Scrambler and Roadster will be sold alongside the Jawa Motorcycles from the same dealerships. Prices for the Yezdi range start at Rs. 1.98 lakh with the Yezdi Roadster, while the Yezdi Scrambler starts from Rs. 2.05 lakh. The Yezdi Adventure is priced from Rs. 2.10 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi. All three bikes are built on a dual cradle chassis and draw power from the 334 cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine borrowed from the Jawa Perak. However, the company says all three bikes have been tweaked differently to suit the purpose-built character of each model. The Yezdi brand has been positioned as a more youthful alternative to Jawa motorcycles and also packs more power, more features and a striking design. Make sure to check out our detailed first look at the new Yezdi range on carandbike&rsquo;s YouTube channel.

Yezdi Motorcycles Relaunched 

Classic Legends has resurrected the Yezdi brand, introducing three new models under the Yezdi name. The Yezdi Adventure, Scrambler and Roadster will be sold alongside the Jawa Motorcycles from the same dealerships. Prices for the Yezdi range start at Rs. 1.98 lakh with the Yezdi Roadster, while the Yezdi Scrambler starts from Rs. 2.05 lakh. The Yezdi Adventure is priced from Rs. 2.10 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi. All three bikes are built on a dual cradle chassis and draw power from the 334 cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine borrowed from the Jawa Perak. However, the company says all three bikes have been tweaked differently to suit the purpose-built character of each model. The Yezdi brand has been positioned as a more youthful alternative to Jawa motorcycles and also packs more power, more features and a striking design. Make sure to check out our detailed first look at the new Yezdi range on carandbike&rsquo;s YouTube channel.

KTM India has launched the 2022 250 Adventure priced at Rs. 2,35,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The 2022 edition arrives with two new colour options - KTM Electronic Orange and KTM Factory Racing Blue. There are no other mechanical changes to the quarter-litre adventure motorcycle that continues to use the same 248 cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine with 29.6 bhp and 24 Nm of peak torque on offer. The 250 Adventure comes with 19-inch front and 17-inch rear cast alloy wheels, WP sourced suspension setup, ByBre brakes with dual-channel ABS and a 14.5-litre fuel tank with over 400 km of range. The 2022 KTM 250 Adventure will compete with the newly launched Benelli TRK 251 in the segment.

2022 KTM 250 Adventure Launched In India

KTM India has launched the 2022 250 Adventure priced at Rs. 2,35,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The 2022 edition arrives with two new colour options - KTM Electronic Orange and KTM Factory Racing Blue. There are no other mechanical changes to the quarter-litre adventure motorcycle that continues to use the same 248 cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine with 29.6 bhp and 24 Nm of peak torque on offer. The 250 Adventure comes with 19-inch front and 17-inch rear cast alloy wheels, WP sourced suspension setup, ByBre brakes with dual-channel ABS and a 14.5-litre fuel tank with over 400 km of range. The 2022 KTM 250 Adventure will compete with the newly launched Benelli TRK 251 in the segment.

Mercedes-Benz India has confirmed that the EQS electric sedan will be launched in India in the second quarter of 2022. The new EQS made its global debut last year and is the brand&rsquo;s flagship electric offering. In fact, the new Mercedes-Benz EQS will be assembled locally. The EQS is the electric equivalent of the S-Class and will be the first offering to get the new Hyperscreen infotainment unit from the automaker. The luxury electric sedan will be available in two trims - EQS 450+ and EQS 580 4MATIC. The EQS 450+ features a single electric motor that belts 328 bhp and 568 Nm of peak torque. The more powerful EQS 580 4MATIC gets 2 electric motors with a combined output of 516 bhp and 855 Nm of peak torque. The Mercedes-Benz EQS comes with a 107.8 kWh lithium-ion battery, promising a range of 770 km on a single charge. Mercedes-Benz India has also announced it will introduce the S-Class Maybach in India by March this year, and it plans to introduce as many as 10 new cars in 2022 that will include regular and AMG offerings.

Mercedes-Benz To Launch EQS In India In 2022

Mercedes-Benz India has confirmed that the EQS electric sedan will be launched in India in the second quarter of 2022. The new EQS made its global debut last year and is the brand&rsquo;s flagship electric offering. In fact, the new Mercedes-Benz EQS will be assembled locally. The EQS is the electric equivalent of the S-Class and will be the first offering to get the new Hyperscreen infotainment unit from the automaker. The luxury electric sedan will be available in two trims - EQS 450+ and EQS 580 4MATIC. The EQS 450+ features a single electric motor that belts 328 bhp and 568 Nm of peak torque. The more powerful EQS 580 4MATIC gets 2 electric motors with a combined output of 516 bhp and 855 Nm of peak torque. The Mercedes-Benz EQS comes with a 107.8 kWh lithium-ion battery, promising a range of 770 km on a single charge. Mercedes-Benz India has also announced it will introduce the S-Class Maybach in India by March this year, and it plans to introduce as many as 10 new cars in 2022 that will include regular and AMG offerings.

Mahindra &amp; Mahindra will finally let go of the debt-ridden SsangYong Motor Company as a local consortium led by Edison Motors has agreed to acquire the South Korean carmaker. The electric car company will acquire SsangYong for Rs. 1,882 crore. The consortium has asked for a 95 per cent stake in SsangYong against their investment, the automaker said in a regulatory filing. Mahindra held the majority 75 per cent stake in SsangYong. The announcement comes amidst the ailing automaker's struggles to find a new buyer due to mounting losses. SsangYong's sales declined 21 per cent in 2021 with the company reporting an operating loss of Rs. 1,473 crore with a revenue of Rs. 11,140 crore. Mahindra acquired SsangYong in 2010 bringing it back from near-bankruptcy at the time. The company did attempt several turnaround strategies for the brand that included introducing new products and co-developing platforms. However, the automaker's worsening financial health prompted the Indian auto giant to finally let go of the company.

Edison Motors To Acquire Ssangyong Motor Company 

Mahindra &amp; Mahindra will finally let go of the debt-ridden SsangYong Motor Company as a local consortium led by Edison Motors has agreed to acquire the South Korean carmaker. The electric car company will acquire SsangYong for Rs. 1,882 crore. The consortium has asked for a 95 per cent stake in SsangYong against their investment, the automaker said in a regulatory filing. Mahindra held the majority 75 per cent stake in SsangYong. The announcement comes amidst the ailing automaker's struggles to find a new buyer due to mounting losses. SsangYong's sales declined 21 per cent in 2021 with the company reporting an operating loss of Rs. 1,473 crore with a revenue of Rs. 11,140 crore. Mahindra acquired SsangYong in 2010 bringing it back from near-bankruptcy at the time. The company did attempt several turnaround strategies for the brand that included introducing new products and co-developing platforms. However, the automaker's worsening financial health prompted the Indian auto giant to finally let go of the company.

Toyota has launched the Camry Hybrid facelift in India priced at Rs. 41.70 lakh (ex-showroom). The updated model gets cosmetic updates inside out along with feature upgrades. Notably, the 2022 Toyota Camry Hybrid sports a new V-shaped grille with chrome inserts, new LED headlights and LED DRLs. The sedan also gets a new front bumper, new 18-inch alloy wheels, LED taillights and more. The hybrid sedan is available in a new Metal Stream Metallic shade as well. The interior sees minor revision with the new 9-inch floating infotainment system with Android Auto &amp; Apple CarPlay connectivity. Power on the Camry Hybrid continues to come from the same 2.5-litre petrol-hybrid motor with the engine paired with a self-charging hybrid electric drivetrain that makes a combined output of 215 bhp and 220 Nm of peak torque.

2022 Toyota Camry Hybrid Facelift Launched In India

Toyota has launched the Camry Hybrid facelift in India priced at Rs. 41.70 lakh (ex-showroom). The updated model gets cosmetic updates inside out along with feature upgrades. Notably, the 2022 Toyota Camry Hybrid sports a new V-shaped grille with chrome inserts, new LED headlights and LED DRLs. The sedan also gets a new front bumper, new 18-inch alloy wheels, LED taillights and more. The hybrid sedan is available in a new Metal Stream Metallic shade as well. The interior sees minor revision with the new 9-inch floating infotainment system with Android Auto &amp; Apple CarPlay connectivity. Power on the Camry Hybrid continues to come from the same 2.5-litre petrol-hybrid motor with the engine paired with a self-charging hybrid electric drivetrain that makes a combined output of 215 bhp and 220 Nm of peak torque.

The Ministry of Heavy Industries announced that a total of 115 automobile and automobile-related ancillary companies filed for the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme. The scheme was open for receiving applications till midnight of January 9, 2022. Incentives are applicable under the scheme for determining sales of Advanced Automotive Technology (AAT) of vehicles and components manufactured in India from April 1 onwards for a period of five consecutive years. The government announced the PLI Scheme for the automobile sector in September last year with a budgetary outlay of Rs. 25,938 crore. The PLI Scheme for the automotive sector aims to help the industry transition faster towards environmentally cleaner, sustainable, and more efficient electric vehicles. The scheme's objectives include overcoming cost disabilities, creating economies of scale and building a robust supply chain.

115 Auto Companies File For PLI Scheme

The Ministry of Heavy Industries announced that a total of 115 automobile and automobile-related ancillary companies filed for the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme. The scheme was open for receiving applications till midnight of January 9, 2022. Incentives are applicable under the scheme for determining sales of Advanced Automotive Technology (AAT) of vehicles and components manufactured in India from April 1 onwards for a period of five consecutive years. The government announced the PLI Scheme for the automobile sector in September last year with a budgetary outlay of Rs. 25,938 crore. The PLI Scheme for the automotive sector aims to help the industry transition faster towards environmentally cleaner, sustainable, and more efficient electric vehicles. The scheme's objectives include overcoming cost disabilities, creating economies of scale and building a robust supply chain.

Toyota is all set to launch the long-awaited Hilux pickup truck in India and the company will launch the model on January 20, 2022. Toyota dealers confirmed the development to carandbike. The Hilux shares its underpinnings with Fortuner SUV and will be locally assembled in the country at Toyota&rsquo;s Bidadi plant. The model will arrive as a double cab pickup and will draw power from the 2.8-litre diesel engine. This is the same unit that also powers the Fortuner and power is likely to be in the range of 200 bhp and 420 Nm of peak torque. Transmission choices are likely to include manual and automatic, similar to the Fortuner. The Hilux will come in five colours - pearl white and super white, emerald red, metallic grey and silver. Being a CKD import, the Hilux will come with all the goodies like LED headlamps, 18-inch alloy wheels, a touchscreen infotainment system, leather upholstery, six airbags and more. It will also get a four-wheel drive with differential locks. Prices are likely to be around Rs. 30 lakh for the Toyota Hilux.

Toyota Hilux Pickup India Launch On January 20

Toyota is all set to launch the long-awaited Hilux pickup truck in India and the company will launch the model on January 20, 2022. Toyota dealers confirmed the development to carandbike. The Hilux shares its underpinnings with Fortuner SUV and will be locally assembled in the country at Toyota&rsquo;s Bidadi plant. The model will arrive as a double cab pickup and will draw power from the 2.8-litre diesel engine. This is the same unit that also powers the Fortuner and power is likely to be in the range of 200 bhp and 420 Nm of peak torque. Transmission choices are likely to include manual and automatic, similar to the Fortuner. The Hilux will come in five colours - pearl white and super white, emerald red, metallic grey and silver. Being a CKD import, the Hilux will come with all the goodies like LED headlamps, 18-inch alloy wheels, a touchscreen infotainment system, leather upholstery, six airbags and more. It will also get a four-wheel drive with differential locks. Prices are likely to be around Rs. 30 lakh for the Toyota Hilux.

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The new-generation Land Rover Range Rover has been launched in India with prices starting at Rs. 2.32 crore for the base 3.0-litre diesel SE variant, going all the way up to Rs. 3.41 crore for the range-topping 4.4-litre Long Wheelbase First Edition variant. Land Rover is offering the 2022 Range Rover with two engine options and in four trim levels - SE, HSE, Autobiography and First Edition across all iterations. The new Range Rover is underpinned by the MLA-Flex platform and this time, there is an option of a seven-seater too. The wheelbase has grown by 200 mm over the older model. The model retains its iconic silhouette but looks more polished in the new look. It also gets multiple digital screens, Executive Class Rear Seats, Meridian Signature Sound System, and more sustainable luxury materials in the cabin. The new chassis is also 50 per cent stiffer than the previous iteration. The new Range Rover arrives as a completely built unit in India.

New-Gen Range Rover Launched In India

Maruti Suzuki India has kickstarted 2022 with the launch of the new-generation Celerio CNG. The Celerio CNG arrives in a single variant priced at Rs. 6.58 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The new Celerio CNG is the sixth CNG-equipped car from Maruti in the country and is available in the VXi variant. It&rsquo;s priced at a premium of Rs. 45,000 over the corresponding petrol variants. The CNG variant of the Celerio gets the factory-fitted CNG kit with a tank capacity of 60 litres. The kit is paired with the 1.0-litre Dual Jet, Dual VVT K-Series engine that develops 56 bhp and 82.1 Nm of peak torque. That&rsquo;s about 8 bhp and 7 Nm less than the petrol-powered version. The automaker claims that the new Celerio CNG returns a fuel efficiency figure of 35.60 km per kg. The Celerio CNG arrives right in time as Tata Motors is all set to launch the Tiago and Tigor CNG later this week. The model will also compete with the Hyundai Santro CNG already on sale.

New-Gen Maruti Suzuki Celerio CNG Launched 

Maruti Suzuki India has kickstarted 2022 with the launch of the new-generation Celerio CNG. The Celerio CNG arrives in a single variant priced at Rs. 6.58 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The new Celerio CNG is the sixth CNG-equipped car from Maruti in the country and is available in the VXi variant. It&rsquo;s priced at a premium of Rs. 45,000 over the corresponding petrol variants. The CNG variant of the Celerio gets the factory-fitted CNG kit with a tank capacity of 60 litres. The kit is paired with the 1.0-litre Dual Jet, Dual VVT K-Series engine that develops 56 bhp and 82.1 Nm of peak torque. That&rsquo;s about 8 bhp and 7 Nm less than the petrol-powered version. The automaker claims that the new Celerio CNG returns a fuel efficiency figure of 35.60 km per kg. The Celerio CNG arrives right in time as Tata Motors is all set to launch the Tiago and Tigor CNG later this week. The model will also compete with the Hyundai Santro CNG already on sale.

Maruti Suzuki India has kickstarted 2022 with the launch of the new-generation Celerio CNG. The Celerio CNG arrives in a single variant priced at Rs. 6.58 lakh (ex-showroom, India).
The new Celerio CNG is the sixth CNG-equipped car from Maruti in the country and is available in the VXi variant. It&rsquo;s priced at a premium of Rs. 45,000 over the corresponding petrol variants.
Maruti Suzuki Celerio CNG&nbsp;features
The CNG variant of the Celerio gets the factory-fitted CNG kit with a tank capacity of 60 litres. The kit is paired with the 1.0-litre Dual Jet, Dual VVT K-Series engine that develops 56 bhp and 82.1 Nm of peak torque. That&rsquo;s about 8 bhp and 7 Nm less than the petrol-powered version. The automaker claims that the new Celerio CNG returns a fuel efficiency figure of 35.60 km per kg.
The Celerio CNG arrives right in time as Tata Motors is all set to launch the Tiago and Tigor CNG later this week. The model will also compete with the Hyundai Santro CNG already on sale.

Kia India has received a tremendous response from the Carens ahead of its launch. The company announced that garnered 7,738 pre-bookings on the very first day after opening order books for the upcoming MPV. The company opened the pre-bookings for prospective customers on January 14, through Kia India's official website and dealerships for a token of Rs. 25,000. KIA&rsquo;s fourth offering promises to be a fun and practical multi-seater. It&rsquo;s based on the same platform as the Seltos and will be offered in both 6 &amp; 7 seater configurations. The model will come packed with LED headlamps with DRLs, 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, touchscreen infotainment system and digital instrument console, air purifier, KIA connect, electric sunroof and more. Power will come from two petrol and one diesel engine options. Transmission choices will also include one manual and two automatics.

Kia Carens Receives 7,738 Pre-Bookings In A Day

Kia India has received a tremendous response from the Carens ahead of its launch. The company announced that garnered 7,738 pre-bookings on the very first day after opening order books for the upcoming MPV. The company opened the pre-bookings for prospective customers on January 14, through Kia India's official website and dealerships for a token of Rs. 25,000. KIA&rsquo;s fourth offering promises to be a fun and practical multi-seater. It&rsquo;s based on the same platform as the Seltos and will be offered in both 6 &amp; 7 seater configurations. The model will come packed with LED headlamps with DRLs, 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, touchscreen infotainment system and digital instrument console, air purifier, KIA connect, electric sunroof and more. Power will come from two petrol and one diesel engine options. Transmission choices will also include one manual and two automatics.

Tata Motors has launched the Safari Dark Edition with prices starting from Rs. 19.05 lakh, going up to Rs. 22.51 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom. The Tata Safari Dark Edition arrives in both manual and automatic options paired with the 2.0-litre diesel engine. Compared to the standard version, the Dark Edition adds the new Oberon Black colour scheme, blacked-out 18-inch alloy wheels, piano black finish on various elements, and the Dark badging on the front fenders. On the inside, the Tata Safari Dark Edition gets the Blackstone Dark theme, new Nappa Granite Black colour upholstery with blue stitching. The model also gets additional features including ventilated seats for the first row and second row, an air purifier, and wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto. The new Safari Dark Edition is positioned below the Gold Edition in the model&rsquo;s line-up.

Tata Safari Dark Edition Launched In India 

Tata Motors has launched the Safari Dark Edition with prices starting from Rs. 19.05 lakh, going up to Rs. 22.51 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom. The Tata Safari Dark Edition arrives in both manual and automatic options paired with the 2.0-litre diesel engine. Compared to the standard version, the Dark Edition adds the new Oberon Black colour scheme, blacked-out 18-inch alloy wheels, piano black finish on various elements, and the Dark badging on the front fenders. On the inside, the Tata Safari Dark Edition gets the Blackstone Dark theme, new Nappa Granite Black colour upholstery with blue stitching. The model also gets additional features including ventilated seats for the first row and second row, an air purifier, and wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto. The new Safari Dark Edition is positioned below the Gold Edition in the model&rsquo;s line-up.

KIA India has begun accepting pre-bookings for the Carens three-row MPV. Prospective customers can book the model for an initial token amount of Rs. 25,000. The 7-seater Kia Carens made its global debut in December 2021 and will rival the Hyundai Alcazar, Tata Safari, MG Hector Plus, Toyota Innova Crysta and the Mahindra XUV700 in India. The South Korean carmaker also revealed that the Kia Carens will be exported to 90 countries, including both right- and left-hand drive markets from India. The MPV is offered with both petrol and diesel engine options and will be offered in five trims - Premium, Prestige, Prestige Plus, Luxury, and Luxury Plus. Transmission choices will include one manual and two automatic options. The KIA Carens shares its underpinnings with the Seltos but will cater to a different customer base. It also promises to be feature-loaded with Bose sound system, air purifier, ventilated seats, sunroof and more. The KIA Carens will likely go on sale in February this year.

Kia Carens MPV Bookings Open Today 

KIA India has begun accepting pre-bookings for the Carens three-row MPV. Prospective customers can book the model for an initial token amount of Rs. 25,000. The 7-seater Kia Carens made its global debut in December 2021 and will rival the Hyundai Alcazar, Tata Safari, MG Hector Plus, Toyota Innova Crysta and the Mahindra XUV700 in India. The South Korean carmaker also revealed that the Kia Carens will be exported to 90 countries, including both right- and left-hand drive markets from India. The MPV is offered with both petrol and diesel engine options and will be offered in five trims - Premium, Prestige, Prestige Plus, Luxury, and Luxury Plus. Transmission choices will include one manual and two automatic options. The KIA Carens shares its underpinnings with the Seltos but will cater to a different customer base. It also promises to be feature-loaded with Bose sound system, air purifier, ventilated seats, sunroof and more. The KIA Carens will likely go on sale in February this year.

Bengaluru based electric two-wheeler start-up Simple Energy has announced that deliveries of its electric scooter - Simple One - will commence from June 2022. The Simple One electric scooter was launched in August last year at a price of Rs. 1.10 lakh (ex-showroom). The model witnessed a rush in pre-bookings with over 30,000 orders to date. The Simple One is still available for pre-bookings on the company's website for Rs. 1,947. According to the company, Simple Energy decided to improve the electric scooter further before commencing deliveries to customers. The Simple One gets a 4.8 kWh lithium-ion battery offering a claimed range of 236 km, and a real-world range of 203 km in Eco mode. Top speed is claimed at 105 kmph with the 4.5 kW motor developing 72 Nm of peak torque. The Simple One will be competing against a number of offerings including the Ather 450X, Ola S1 Pro, Bajaj Chetak, among others.

Simple One Electric Scooter Deliveries To Begin In June 2022

Bengaluru based electric two-wheeler start-up Simple Energy has announced that deliveries of its electric scooter - Simple One - will commence from June 2022. The Simple One electric scooter was launched in August last year at a price of Rs. 1.10 lakh (ex-showroom). The model witnessed a rush in pre-bookings with over 30,000 orders to date. The Simple One is still available for pre-bookings on the company's website for Rs. 1,947. According to the company, Simple Energy decided to improve the electric scooter further before commencing deliveries to customers. The Simple One gets a 4.8 kWh lithium-ion battery offering a claimed range of 236 km, and a real-world range of 203 km in Eco mode. Top speed is claimed at 105 kmph with the 4.5 kW motor developing 72 Nm of peak torque. The Simple One will be competing against a number of offerings including the Ather 450X, Ola S1 Pro, Bajaj Chetak, among others.

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