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5 things to know before buying the Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise

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The Avenger was launched way back in 2015 and has remained largely unchanged since. It came with the same engine as the revered Pulsar 220F but with a laid-back, cruiser-esque riding position. Here are a few things to know about the Avenger 220 Cruise. 1. What is the output of the Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise? The Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise is powered by a 220cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine that churns out 19hp and 17.5Nm, mated to a 5-speed gearbox. 2. What are the features available on the Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise? The Avenger hasn’t been updated much in terms of features and it shows. It covers the basic - LCD dash and front-disc brake with single-channel ABS - but still continues to offer a bulb-based lighting all-around. To underline its ‘Cruise’ suffix, it gets a tall windshield. Besides these features, there isn’t really much that the Avenger offers. 3. Does the Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise get tubeless wheels? No, the Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise makes do with spoked wheels th...
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Toyota Camry real world fuel economy tested, explained

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The Toyota Camry is an entry-level luxury sedan that has been launched in India with a fifth-generation hybrid powertrain. It is priced at Rs 47.48 lakh (ex-showroom), but the headline figure is its fuel efficiency, which, according to Toyota , is up to 25.49kpl. We now put this Japanese flagship sedan to the test to find out whether it is as efficient as the company claims. Has 3 drive modes: Eco, Normal and Sport Gets new-gen lihium-ion battery Weighs 1,645kg Toyota Camry Hybrid real-world mileage test Toyota Camry hybrid has a staggering average real-world mileage of 19.85kpl. The Camry now deploys a new fifth-generation hybrid powertrain with a lithium-ion battery, which is said to be lighter and more advanced than the nickel-metal hydride unit available in the outgoing version. The hybrid system produces a maximum output of 230hp, and power is transmitted to the front wheels via an e-CVT (electronic continuously variable transmission). Also new is a drive meter that in...
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Upcoming car launches in March 2026

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The second month of 2026 turned out to be a fairly eventful one for the Indian car market. Maruti finally disclosed the e Vitara’s India prices, while Ferrari also announced the prices of the 849 Testarossa and the Amalfi for our market. Volkswagen launched the locally assembled Tayron R-Line, and Tata put the Punch EV facelift on sale. Nissan , too, expanded its line-up with the Gravite, while BMW introduced a more powerful 30 xDrive variant for the X3. Hyundai also joined in, adding a new Era variant for the i20.  With February now behind us, March is set to carry the momentum forward, with key launches lined up from Mercedes, Renault, Audi and Skoda. Mercedes V Class March 2 Luxury MPVs are becoming increasingly popular among premium car buyers in India, and Mercedes-Benz is set to capitalise on this trend by reintroducing the V-Class . While the nameplate was discontinued in 2022, the upcoming version will essentially be a facelift of the previous V-Class sold here...
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Suzuki Burgman price and variants explained

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Suzuki ’s Burgman Street brings a unique flavour to the 125cc family scooter space with its maxi-scooter styling inspired by its bigger siblings sold internationally. The Burgman Street is offered in three variants and here, we’ll tell you how much each costs and what you get in return. All prices ex-showroom, Delhi Suzuki Burgman Street variant breakdown Standard In most ways, the base variant of the Burgman Street is similar to the others. It has the same engine, chassis and styling as the higher variants but misses out on a few features. The 124cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine - shared with the Access and Avenis - makes 8.7hp and 10Nm of torque across all three variants. While it gets the same LCD display as the higher variants, the Standard misses out on Bluetooth connectivity. It is available in five colours - green, white, black, brown and blue - and is priced at Rs 91,676. RideConnect The RideConnect variant of the Burgman Street is mechanically identical to the ...
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Triumph 350cc bikes set to launch in April

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The MD and CEO of Bajaj Auto - Rajiv Bajaj - has confirmed in an interview that the downsized 350cc Triumph models will make their way to the market by April 2026. 1. Bajaj to launch 350cc Triumph models 2. These smaller displacement models will fall under a lower tax bracket 3. KTM 390 range and Bajaj 400 range to follow suit Triumph 350cc models: What to expect? The smaller displacement models will be based on the current 399cc engine. We had earlier reported that Bajaj is developing sub-350cc KTM and Triumph bikes. Now in a recent development, Rajiv Bajaj has confirmed that the downsized 350cc Triumph bikes will be launched in April. This will be quite beneficial for Bajaj since Triumph’s entire small capacity range falls above the 350cc category and attracts a higher 40 percent tax.  In contrast, the sub-350cc models will fall under a lower tax bracket and hence only attract 18 percent GST that will help them to be priced more competitively. The 350cc engine will not b...
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Government mandates minimum 95 octane rating for E20 petrol from April

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The Indian government has mandated the sale of ethanol-blended petrol with an octane rating of at least 95 RON (research octane number) from April 1, 2026. This will take effect exactly a year after the nationwide rollout of petrol with 20 percent ethanol blend (E20). The government may allow oil firms to sell fuel that meets only the RON specification in special cases and for specific regions or periods. The fuel will be standardised under Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) specifications to ensure consistency in fuel quality and safety across the country. Ethanol has a high octane rating of around 108 RON. When blended with petrol at up to 20 percent (E20), it helps increase the fuel's overall octane level. As per oil companies, a 20 percent ethanol blend raises the octane rating by about 6 RON. So, if regular petrol earlier had an octane rating of around 91-92 RON, E20 fuel should now be closer to 97-98 RON. from Autocar India https://ift.tt/XhfIZpV
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Maruti e Vitara vs Hyundai Creta Electric top variant: Which offers more value?

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Maruti finally launched the e Vitara , its first electric offering, more than a year after unveiling it. Priced competitively from Rs 15.99 lakh ex-showroom, inclusive of battery, the e Vitara sits in the heavily contested midsize EV space, with the Creta Electric – the EV counterpart of Hyundai’s bestseller – being a close rival. In this article, we compare their top-spec variants, the e Vitara Alpha and the Creta Electric Excellence LR , to see which one offers more value.   Top-spec Maruti e Vitara vs Hyundai Creta Electric: Dimensions e Vitara has a longer wheelbase, but Creta Electric offers additional frunk storage Top-spec Maruti e Vitara top spec vs Hyundai Creta Electric top spec: Dimensions   Maruti e Vitara Hyundai Creta Electric Difference Length (mm) 4,275 4,340 -65 Width (mm) 1,800 1,790 +10 Height (mm) 1,640 1,655 -15 Wheelbase (mm) 2,700 2,610 +90 Ground clearance (mm) 18...
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