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The Hyundai Bayon HX10 and Kia Seltos HTX(A) are similarly priced, making them worth comparing if you have a budget of Rs 16 lakh to Rs 18 lakh. At this price point, you can choose between the Bayon’s fully loaded top variant and the Seltos’ mid-spec trim. While the Bayon offers more features in certain areas, the larger Seltos has a wider choice of powertrains, including turbo-petrol and diesel options. Here’s how the two compare on dimensions, performance, features and safety. Hyundai Bayon top-spec vs Kia Seltos mid-spec: Dimensions Hyundai Bayon vs Kia Seltos: Dimensions   Hyundai Bayon Kia Seltos Difference Length (mm) 4,245 4,460 -215 Width (mm) 1,810 1,830 -20 Height (mm) 1,605 1,635 -30 Wheelbase (mm) 2,600 2,690 -90 Ground clearance (mm) 205 200 +5 Boot space (litres) 505 447 +58 Fuel tank (litres) 43 47 -4 The Kia Seltos is larger than the Hyundai Bayon, measuring 215mm longer and sitting on a 90mm longer wheelbase, which would translate to more cabin space. It is also...

With the Festival of Lights on the horizon, it’s a great time to buy your first car or upgrade to a newer one. Previously, we listed the best offers you can avail of on midsize and compact SUVs ahead of Diwali. But if you are in the market for a hatchback, we’ve curated 10 of the best deals on a wide range of models, ranging from entry-level to premium. Disclaimer: Diwali discounts/benefits may vary by city and are subject to stock availability. Buyers are advised to check with their local dealer for exact figures. Tata Tiago EV (pre-facelift) Benefits of up to Rs 1.45 lakh The remaining stock of the pre-facelift Tata Tiago EV gets benefits of up to Rs 1.45 lakh. These include a cash discount of up to Rs 1 lakh, an intervention offer of up to Rs 50,000 and either an exchange or a scrappage bonus of up to Rs 25,000. The EV is available in long-range and medium-range guises with 24kWh and 19kWh battery packs, respectively, with a claimed range of up to 293km. Its last recorded ex-show...

Hero MotoCorp has plans to introduce more premium motorcycles during the remaining five months of FY27 as it looks to strengthen its presence in larger-capacity segments, where its market share remains below 2 percent despite its dominance in the commuter bike market. Karizma XMR 250 & smaller Xpulse both seen previously  Xpulse had over 30 percent retail growth during H1 FY27 H-D Sprint 440 seen undisguised too; launch likely in the coming months Hero readying more premium bike launches The company has three products waiting in the wings The planned launches will follow the recent updates to the Xtreme 160R and Xtreme 250R in October and form part of the company's strategy to fill gaps in its premium motorcycle portfolio. "We will continue to address the wide spaces in our premium portfolio through further launches. You can look for three to four key launches in the remaining parts of this financial year," Chief Executive Officer Harshavardhan Chitale said during...