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Maruti Suzuki launched new Dzire with new engine and new features and great mileage

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  024 Maruti Suzuki Dzire review: India's favourite sedan massively updated The new Dzire gets an all-new look, new features, a new engine and a surprise 5-star GNCAP rating. Dash and controls carry over from new Swift but with a beige colour theme. The single-pane sunroof is a segment-first feature. New Dzire has 382-litre boot space; doesn't get split-folding rear seats. SUVs are all the rage today, but no one told the Dzire that. It continues to be a strong seller. Last year, the compact sedan found 1.57 lakh buyers – that’s more than all its competitors combined. Even more impressive is that this figure puts it ahead of compact SUVs like the Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet and Maruti Fronx. So, unlike the Ciaz, Maruti has lavished plenty of attention on this sedan, with regular updates since the original was launched in 2008. As with all predecessors, the Dzire is based on the Swift, and this new model shares its underpinnings with the latest Swift, which was introduced earlier th...

Upcoming Mahindra XEV 9e Electric Car Review: A new chapter begins for Indian EVs

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  Built on cutting-edge electric architecture, loaded to the roof with tech and keenly priced, the large electric SUV coupe is packaged to tempt. And it delivers. Another week and another new SUV. Except the XEV 9e is no ordinary SUV. It’s Mahindra’s flagship electric SUV and marks a pivotal moment for the manufacturer in its electrification journey. Sure, the XEV name might link the model to Mahindra’s XUV range of petrol and diesel models, but it’s not merely an electric conversion of the XUV700. Under the skin, it’s all new. It’s built on a cutting-edge electric architecture that enables some seriously impressive stats, which you will learn about in this review. The XEV 9e has been revealed with an introductory price of Rs 21.9 lakh (ex-showroom). And the price is only a starting point in a long list of highlights. Mahindra XEV 9e: Design and dimensions In terms of frontal styling, the XEV 9e is what I’d picture a facelifted XUV700 to have looked like. It’s new-age, muscular and...