The 91bhp/122Nm three-cylinder petrol engine works alongside a 79bhp/141Nm electric motor using a lithium-ion battery and an eCVT transmission.
The hybrid Urban Cruiser Hyryder pulls smoothly from a standstill, thanks to the EV mode.
The instant response is appreciated when performing quick overtakes at city speeds or when pulling away from traffic at highway speeds.
It returned 17.7kmpl in the city and an impressive 27.38kmpl on the highway in our fuel efficiency tests.
There is a smooth transition of power between petrol and electric modes, delivering an effortless driving experience.
It has adequate overtaking capabilities which are displayed in the 20-80kmph and 40-100kmph roll-on accelerations that took 7.55 and 9.21 sec respectively.
Negatives:
The acceleration test of 0-100kmph takes 12.4 sec, it does not have the outright power of a diesel or a four-cylinder petrol engine.
Although the driving experience of this hybrid variant is effortless, it is far from being exciting or engaging.
The ride quality is harsh over broken roads and it does not feel settled when driving over wavy road surfaces.
Tata Curvv Rs. 10.00 - 19.52 Lakh Ex-Showroom price, Mumbai Positives: It is a 116bhp/260Nm 1.5-litre diesel Kryojet engine with a six-speed manual or seven-speed DCA gearbox with paddle shifters. There are drive modes like Eco, City, and Sports. This diesel engine surprisingly starts up in Sports mode and there’s adequate low-end torque which eases city driving necessities. The gears are held on for longer before shifting, resulting in improved engine response. Performance from this engine is effortless as you hit triple-digit speeds quicker than you realise. The Level-2 ADAS functions work well and inspire confidence especially when you miss spotting a tricky situation. The Curvv leans markedly lesser than the Curvv EV when driven fast on curvy roads. Maneuvering this SUV is simple due to the light and reasonably quick steering wheel. Despite the large 18-inch wheels, its ride quality is rather absorbent, even over broken roads. Negatives: The gears don't shift as sm...
Kia Seltos Rs. 11.13 - 20.51 Lakh Ex-Showroom price, Mumbai petrol 1482cc turbo Positives: This silent engine does not sound rough, even when driving at 120kmph. It has got good pulling power, which helps with overtaking both in cities and on highways. Despite being powerful, the ARAI-claimed mileage is an impressive 17.9kmpl. The SUV is stable even at speeds of up to 120kmph and doesn't feel like a huge car to drive. The iMT version makes driving a manual gearbox very convenient. Even in the iMT version, overtaking doesn't feel unnerving as long as the engine is over 1,500rpm. The gear lever in the iMT has a smooth shifting action, requiring very little effort. The Seltos gets hill-start assist as standard. This feature prevents the car from rolling backward on an up-hill slope. Negatives: There's a lack of good response from this engine at low speeds. The first gear in the iMT version sometimes feels jerky and rough at around 25kmph. The ride quality feels sli...
Skoda Kylaq Rs. 7.89 - 14.40 Lakh Ex-Showroom price, Mumbai Skoda Kylaq features and technology Under the hood, the Kylaq is offered with the automaker's 1.0-litre, TSI petrol engine. It produces 114bhp/178Nm of torque. Transmission options include a six-speed MT and a six-speed AT. Skoda Kylaq Key Specifications: Fuel Type Petrol Engine 999 cc Turbocharged Transmission Manual & Automatic (TC) Mileage (ARAI) 19.05 to 19.68 kmpl Power 114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm Torque 178 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm Skoda Kylaq features and technology On the outside, the new Skoda Kylaq gets LED headlamps, LED DRLs, and power ORVMs Inside, the car gets first in segment dual powered and ventilated front seats The top-spec model gets dual 8.0-inch digital displays There are four USB-C charging ports- 2 in front and 2 at the rear The sunroof is electrically powered
Comments
Post a Comment