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Mahindra and Kia are key players in the subcompact SUV segment in our market, offering the XUV 3XO and the Sonet, respectively. We previously compared their on-paper specifications, this time we put them in a head-to-head performance comparison to see how they fare in real-world conditions.
The Lucid Air Sapphire drag racing chronicles continue. In the last few weeks, we've seen the 1,234-horsepower electric sedan clock a 1.77-second sprint from zero to 60 mph while running an 8.9-second quarter-mile time. That was a solo pass, and it backed up that performance by easily beating its direct competitor in the marketplace, the Tesla Model S Plaid.
Are 12-cylinder engines going away? It's tough to say. Just as the big boy's demise seemed certain, one British automaker whose name sounds like Shaston Shmartin announced the development of a new V12 in the year of our Lord 2024. You can take that as a win if you want, but just know Bentley is doing away with its storied W12—and soon.
Land Rover has globally updated the Defender.
The 2024 Yamaha FZS-S Fi Version 4.0 DLX version has been launched in India with two new colour options: Ice Fluo-Vermillion and Cyber Green. Both colours are available at the price tag of Rs 1,29,700 (ex-showroom Delhi), which is the same as the rest of the colour options. These two new colours join the already existing Majesty Red, Racing Blue, Matte Black and Metallic Grey shades.
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Mahindra has launched the facelifted XUV300, dubbed the XUV 3XO, featuring refreshed styling with segment-first features. It enters the crowded subcompact SUV market alongside contenders such as the Maruti Suzuki Brezza. In this report, we delve how the XUV 3XO compares against the Brezza in terms of their specifications.
The Mahindra XUV400 variants could soon undergo a major rejig. Sources tell us that eight new offerings are on the way. The current line-up has three options, and it is not yet clear whether the company will continue selling these after the launch of the new variants.