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Four SUVs, 1 Electrical Scooter Launching In October 2022

Festive season is just around the corner. With an aim to cash on the occasion, car manufacturers and two-wheeler makers have started rolling out new products in the market. In October 2022, there will be several new model launches across different segments. Here’s a brief on the upcoming 4 new SUVs and 1 electric scooter, which are ready to hit roads next month.

Aston Martin DBX

Aston Martin is all set to launch its most powerful SUV in India – the DBX707. Prices of the model will be announced on 1st October 2022. Under the hood, the SUV employs a 4.0L, V8, twin-turbo engine paired to a 9-speed automatic gearbox. The motor delivers a claimed power of 700bhp and 900Nm of torque. It’s claimed to accelerate from 0 to 100kmph in 3.5 seconds and attain a maximum speed of 292kmph. The Aston Martin DBX features a larger radiator grille and revised LED DRLs at the front. It also gets 23-inch forged alloy wheels, an integrated roof spoiler, a diffuser, quad exhausts and large ceramic brakes.

BYD Atto 3

BYD (Built Your Dreams) has confirmed that it will launch the Atto 3 electric SUV in India on 11th October 2022. The model will be assembled here from SKD (semi-knocked down) kit and it’s estimated to cost around 25-35 lakh ( ex showroom). The leaked brochure scan reveals that the new BYD electric SUV will come with a 49.92kWh BYD Blade battery delivering a range of 345km on a full charge. It will also be available in a long-range version featuring a 60.49kWh battery offering a range of 420km on a single charge. The BYD Atto 3 will be made available with three charging options – the standard 3-pin plug AC charger, AC charging (Type 2), and DC fast charging (Standard – 70kW, Extended – 80kW). More details here…

MG Hector Facelift

MG Motor India has already dropped multiple teasers of the new Hector that’s ready to hit showrooms this festive season (possibly in October 2022). The teasers confirm that the SUV will have dual-tone interior theme with a larger 14-inch portrait HD touchscreen infotainment system with Next-Gen i-Smart tech. The unit will support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. It gets a 7-inch fully digitally configurable instrument cluster. The 2022 MG Hector facelift could be offered with the Level 2 ADAS (advanced driver assistance system) along with the leather wrapped armrest and a new multi functional steering wheel. More details here…

Mahindra XUV300 facelift

The updated Mahindra XUV300 will see a release next month. The subcompact SUV will come with a slightly improved design, updated interior and a more powerful petrol engine. The new 2022 Mahindra XUV300 will receive a new 1.2L turbo T-GDI petrol engine that belongs to the brand’s mStallion engine series. The engine promises a peak power of 130bhp and 230Nm of torque. The exiting 1.5L diesel unit (115bhp/300Nm) will also be on offer. The new XUV300 will feature Mahindra’s new Twin Peaks logo with a rectangular grille with chrome inserts and new alloy wheels. A few upgrades will also be made to its interior. More details here…

Hero Electric Scooter

Hero MotoCorp’s first electric scooter will be major two-wheeler launch next month. The company has confirmed that the model will go on sale on 7th October 2022. In the e-scooter space, the new Hero electric scooter will take on the Bajaj Chetak and TVS iQube. Its prices, however, are likely to be lower than its rivals. The model has been developed at Hero’s Jaipur R&D center and it will be manufactured at the company’s Andhra Pradesh plant. As of now, the name and specifications of the upcoming e-scooter are not available. More details here…

4 SUVs, 1 Electric Scooter Launching In October 2022

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