New Hyundai Electric SUV Unveiled | MG Hector Production Milestone | Mercedes E53 Cabriolet Launch
In today’s edition of Park+ daily dose we take a deep dive into the details of the newly unveiled Hyundai IONIQ 5 Electric SUV. MG Hector clocks a new production milestone. And Mercedes-AMG E53 Cabriolet 4Matic+ India launch details out.
00:00 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 EV UNVEILED
02:10 MG HECTOR CLOCKS 1 LAKH PRODUCTION MILESTONE
02:37 MERCEDES-AMG E53 CABRIOLET 4MATIC+ LAUNCH ON JANUARY 6
In today's News:
1. HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 EV UNVEILED
BOOKINGS OPEN FOR Rs. 1 LAKH
Hyundai has finally taken the wraps off the India-spec Ioniq 5 and has also began accepting bookings for the electric crossover for a token amount of Rs. 1 lakh. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 will be the second electric offering from the South Korean brand in India after the Kona electric and will be the first model to be spawned by the E-GMP Platform, which also underpins the Kia EV6. The E-GMP architecture will underpin Hyundai's future electric vehicles. It boasts retro-futuristic looks and a minimalist cabin draped with sustainable materials.
UNDERPINNED BY THE E-GMP PLATFORM
ARAI CERTIFIED DRIVE RANGE: 631 KM
72.6 kWH BATTERY PACK: 215 bhp & 350 Nm
80 PER CENT CHARGE IN 18 MINUTES
The India-spec Hyundai Ioniq 5 is equipped with 72.6 kWh battery pack mounted between the front and rear axles. It delivers an ARAI certified drive range of 631 km and is coupled with a permanent magnet synchronous motor. The motor belts out 215 bhp and 350 Nm of peak torque and the electric crossover can be charged up to 80 per cent in 18 minutes via a 350 kW DC charger.
TWO 12.3-INCH INTEGRATED SCREENS
140 mm TRAVEL FOR CENTRAL CONSOLE
6 AIRBAGS, ESC AND TRACTION CONTROL
EQUIPPED WITH ADAS SAFETY FEATURES
On the inside, two large 12.3-inch screens are integrated into one console and the central console between the front seats can slide up to 140 mm backwards to liberate more space for storage. The car also comes well equipped with active and passive safety features - including six airbags, electronic stability and traction control and advanced Driver Assistance Systems or ADAS.
CAN CHARGE LAPTOPS, GADGETS, eBIKES AND MORE
BOSE SOUND SYSTEM, CONNECTED TECH AND MORE
Interestingly, the EV offers charging for gadgets like laptops and smartphones on the inside, while it can also charge bigger machines like electric scooters and camping equipment using the socket outside the car. Other features include an 8-speaker premium Bose sound system, six ambient sound options, auto climate control, on-board navigation, 3 years Bluelink connected car subscription and more.
2. MG HECTOR CLOCKS 1 LAKH PRODUCTION MILESTONE
MILESTONE UNIT ROLLED OUT FROM THE HALOL PLANT
The MG Hector has achieved the 1 lakh production milestone. MG Motor India rolled out the milestone unit of the Hector SUV from the Halol plant this week. Launched in 2019, the milestone comes ahead of the all-new MG Hector's launch in January 2023. The new MG Hector will also be manufactured at the same plant in Halol, Gujarat.
3 MERCEDES-AMG E53 CABRIOLET 4MATIC+ LAUNCH ON JANUARY 6
WILL BE SOLD IN INDIA AS A COMPLETELY BUILT UNIT MODEL
3.0-LITRE ENGINE COUPLED WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR
BELTS OUT 429 bhp AND 520 Nm / 9-SPEED GEARBOX
The Mercedes-AMG E53 Cabriolet 4Matic+ is all set to be launched in India on January 06, 2023 and will be sold in our market as a completely built unit or a fully imported model. The 3.0-litre, in-line six-cylinder motor is coupled with an electric motor this time around and will arrive in its most powerful iteration.
DOES 0-100 KMPH RUN IN 4.6 SECONDS
TOP-SPEED LIMITED AT 250 KMPH
It will pump out 429 bhp and 520 Nm of peak torque, including 21 bhp and 249 Nm sourced from the integrated starter generator. The engine is mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission that channelises the power to all the four wheels. The drop-top AMG does the 0-100 kmph sprint in 4.6 seconds and clocks an electronically limited top-speed of 250 kmph.
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