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2023 Tata Nexon And Nexon.ev The SUV market in India is about to become more competitive. Tata Motors launched the facelifted Nexon and Nexon.ev last month, with a starting price of Rs 8.10 lakh and Rs 14.74 lakh (both ex-showroom). Both the ICE and electric variants receive a major design makeover both internally and externally, along with new additional features. Check our in-depth review for more information.
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Mercedes EQE 500 4Matic SUV It rained SUVs last month, with Mercedes-Benz launching the top-spec EQE 500 4Matic SUV for Rs 1.39 crore (ex-showroom). Positioned as the third EV in the company’s portfolio, alongside the EQB SUV and the EQS sedan, the EQE gets a 90.6kWh battery pack, offering a range of 550km on a single charge (WLTP), with a power output of 413PS and 858Nm of torque.
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Volvo C40 Recharge Volvo launched the highly-anticipated C40 Recharge last month for an introductory price of Rs 61.25 lakh (ex-showroom). Based on the XC40 Recharge, this SUV coupe is built on the same CMA platform and features a dual-motor setup, powered by a 78kWh battery pack. It offers a range of 530km on a single charge (WLTP).
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Honda Elevate After years of waiting, Honda has decided to re-enter the SUV segment with the launch of the Elevate for Rs 11 lakh (ex-showroom). The midsize SUV boasts a host of features, including a free-standing 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, along with a 7-inch semi-digital instrument cluster. The Elevate also comes with an ADAS suite, featuring collision mitigation braking, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, road departure warning, and automatic high beam assist. Powering it is a sole 1.5-litre petrol engine producing 122PS of power and 145Nm of torque.
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2023 Jeep CompassAfter months of rumours and speculations, Jeep India has finally updated the Compass SUV for 2023. The new-gen model will retail for a starting price of Rs 20.49 lakh. The American brand will offer the updated SUV in five different trims: Sport, Longitude, Longitude+, Limited, and Model S, with the former being offered only with a diesel-manual powertrain. The 2WD automatic transmission variant, on the other hand, is currently priced at Rs 23.99 lakh (almost Rs 6 lakh more affordable than before).