Once famous as Mike Hannigan of the chartbuster sitcom 'Friends' and now better known as the 'Ant Man' of Marvel films, Paul Rudd is getting the Twitterati all excited over something far removed from his Hollywood persona: Biryani. Yes, the star was in British Constitutional Law researcher-turned-celebrity restaurateur Asma Khan's acclaimed London restaurant, 'Darjeeling Express'. Khan could not believe her eyes when Rudd showed up for the restaurant's Biryani Supper Club on Sunday (it was his second visit to Darjeeling Express this month) and happily dug into the 'dum biryani' prepared in the style that is popular in her original home city -- Kolkata.
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Bollywood actress Sunny Leone who recently graced the Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss OTT has now headed for a vacation to the Maldives. Taking to Instagram, she has shared stunning pictures from her beach vacation and has left everyone impressed. Her postcard picture from the exotic location features Sunny wearing an aqua blue bikini while taking a dip in the sea. Not just her but even the picturesque backdrop of the waterline kissing the horizon gave everyone major holiday cravings. Not only this but she even treated everyone with adorable glimpses of her three kids -- Noah, Asher and Nisha making a splash in the sea.
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Hyundai has taken the wraps off of its smallest SUV yet – it’s named the Hyundai Casper, a mini-SUV that is set to make its way to India in the coming months. The Casper – named after the freestyle skateboarding trick invented by Bobby ‘Casper’ Boyden in the 1970s, and not the friendly ghost – is unique in the way that it’s not only the smallest SUV Hyundai has made till date, but also one of its most compact passenger vehicles for global markets. Let’s take a closer look at some of the key details of the Casper.
At 3,595 mm in length, 1,595 mm in width and 1,575 mm in height, the Hyundai Casper – based on the K1 compact car platform that also underpins the Hyundai Santro and Grand i10 Nios – is shorter and narrower than the aforementioned hatchbacks, but is taller, with a 2,400 mm wheelbase. Meant to slot in below the Hyundai Venue, the Casper (codenamed AX1) has enough design and styling cues to firmly establish that it’s a Hyundai, but also features a number of elements that will grab attention.
The Casper’s silhouette is boxy, but with the face, Hyundai has mixed things up by adding slim LED lights up top, while the round headlights with LED DRL rings sit below them, sunken into the front bumper. The ‘parametric design’ radiator grille section is finished in silver, and there’s a faux skid plate, too.
Along the sides, you’ll notice the Casper gets blacked-out A-pillars, roof rails, body cladding, heavily flared and squared-off wheel arches, dual-tone alloys, rear door handles neatly hidden close to the C-pillar and different-sized window housings, to add some character.
At the back, the upper half of the hatch is finished in black, incorporating the ‘parametric jewel’ type LED lights, and the circular tail-lights are incorporated low in the rear bumper, to match the positioning of the headlights. Hyundai also provided a glimpse of an entry-level model that misses out on the roof rails, blacked-out A-pillars and only has plain halogen headlights.
Hyundai Casper interior and features
While Hyundai has refrained from sharing images of the Casper’s interior at this point, one of the images confirms the mini-SUV will have a free-standing touchscreen infotainment system, likely with a host of connected car features. It will also become one of the smallest passenger vehicles to be available with a standard-size sunroof.
However, considering the Casper is considerably smaller than the Hyundai Venue – which itself isn’t exactly spacious – it is likely to have just about enough room for four passengers. Given how close the rear seats appear to the hatch in one picture, boot space is likely to be tight, too. More details on the Casper’s interior and features are expected later this month.
Hyundai Casper engine and gearbox options
In its home market, the Hyundai Casper will be offered with two engine options – a 1.0-litre, naturally-aspirated MPI unit making 76 hp, and a 1.0-litre T-GDI turbo-petrol unit (the same as in the Hyundai Venue) producing 100 hp. The turbo-petrol version distinguishes itself on the outside with circular intercooler intakes incorporated into the face, and a different skid plate design. Both engines will be available with a four-speed automatic transmission in South Korea. An all-electric version of the Casper is said to be in the works, too.
For India, Hyundai could end up using either the Santro’s 1.1-litre petrol engine, or the Grand i10 Nios’ 1.2-litre unit. It will be interesting to see if Hyundai chooses to go with the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine for the Indian market as an option for higher-spec trims of the Casper, seeing as how the company has strived to democratise turbocharged engines by adding them to other mass-market models including the Grand i10 Nios, Aura and Venue. Expect to see a manual gearbox as standard with the India-spec Casper, along with an automatic transmission option.
Hyundai Casper expected launch, price and rivals
The Hyundai Casper will go into production in South Korea on 15 September, following which it will go on sale in its home market. It’s expected to be introduced in India shortly after that, as ours will be among the first markets for the Casper’s introduction, and India could also be the hub for certain export markets for the Casper.
Action is set to intensify in the mini-SUV space, with the Tata Punch set to beat the Casper to the punch (pun intended) in India. Tata Motors’ mini-SUV is expected to go on sale in the coming weeks, and the Casper is likely to follow soon after, with prices expected to be in the range of Rs 5 – 7.5 lakh (ex-showroom). The Hyundai Casper will primarily rival the Tata Punch, and to some extent, models such as the Renault Kwid, Maruti Suzuki S-Presso, Maruti Suzuki Ignis and the Mahindra KUV100.
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Bollywood actors Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol celebrated their mother Prakash Kaur's birthday by sharing adorable pictures with her. Both the siblings took to their respective social media accounts to extend their heartfelt greetings to her. "Happy Birthday Mama. #mama," Sunny posted on Instagram. In the picture Sunny can be seen hugging her dearly.
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Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia, actor-husband Angad Bedi are expecting their second baby. The announcement of the good news was made a while back with a lovable Instagram post. Yet again their fans got a surprise in the form of their baby shower pictures that were shared on the photo-sharing application. The mom-to-be got a sweet surprise from her friends also including Soha Ali Khan. Alongside the same, she shared an emotional note that read, "I had no idea today's day would pan out like this ... the sweetest 'surprise' baby shower. I have to say girls you caught your khufiya Dhupia totally off guard.
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National Nutritional Week 2021: While junk food satisfies your appetite, it is linked to a myriad of illnesses, including diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and depression
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Bollywood actor Sanjay and Maheep Kapoor’s daughter, Shanaya Kapoor is all set to make her Bollywood debut with Karan Johar's Dharma Productions. But it seems like the budding actor has to go through a tough time to impress the audience and win their hearts. Recently, fans saw a glimpse of Shanaya's acting skills. The ad featuring Shanaya was shared by filmmaker Karan Johar on his Instagram handle on Tuesday morning.
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Television actor Ram Kapoor who is celebrating his birthday on Wednesday took a stroll down memory lane as he shared some throwback pictures with his Bade Achhe Lagte Hain co-star Sakshi Tanwar. The popular television actor who never fail to impress his fans through his stellar performance share a great bond with Sakshi. Their chemistry as Ram Kapoor and Priya in the show had won the hearts of the audience. The show aired in 2011 and had a successful run of more than 600 episodes till July 2014.
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Tollywood actor K. Nagababu on Tuesday visited the Nehru Zoological Park here and offered to donate a pair of Senegal Parrots to the zoo. He presented a cheque of Rs 35,000 towards the purchase charges to Curator V.V.L. Subhadra Devi, and Deputy Curator, A.Nagamani, on behalf of his sister Vijaya.
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Warner Bros have announced what's in store for their second annual virtual streaming event DC FanDome, which is slated for Saturday, October 16. The full 2021 lineup for this free digital comic convention was released on Tuesday along with further details about the event. DC FanDome will be unveiling the range of films, TV shows, comics and games that are on the docket for this year's online convention. This upcoming event will be a follow-up to last year's newsmaking first instalment, which included the first trailer for The Batman and other major reveals.
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) questioned leading Telugu film director Puri Jagannadh for nearly 10 hours on Tuesday in connection with a money-laundering probe linked to a four-year-old drug case. Jagannadh, who, along with his chartered accountant, appeared before ED officials after he was summoned in connection with the probe, left the ED office Tuesday night. The ED officials are reported to have recorded the director's statement and quizzed him about some financial transactions.
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Actress Sherlyn Chopra took to social media to share another video addressing the arrest of businessman Raj Kundra in a porn films case. The actress with folded hand requested Kundra's wife Shilpa Shetty to accept her mistake and show compassion towards the female victims in the video going viral on the internet. She captioned it in Hindi, saying, "Hi Shilpa Didi! I request you to show some sympathy towards the victim girls. No one becomes smaller by admitting their mistakes."
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Bengali actress-turned-Trinamool Congress MP Nusrat Jahan was recently blessed with a baby boy. She was admitted to Neotia Hospital in Kolkata on August 25. The actress who enjoys a massive fan following on social media on Tuesday to her Instagram and posted a gorgeous photo of herself. The picture was most likely clicked before the baby's birth. The actress looked beautiful in a blue dress which she paired with large golden earrings. She is looking away from the camera as she shows off her perfectly winged eyeliner.
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Fans of Korean boy band BTS are in for continuous celebrations. The band, which recently completed 3,000 days in the industry, will soon celebrate the birthday of its youngest member, JungKook. The fans, referred to as BTS ARMY, have already started sending early wishes, making him trend on Twitter.
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Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor, who starred in the 2018 horror-comedy 'Stree', on Tuesday celebrated 3 years of the film's theatrical release. The film also starred Rajkummar Rao, Pankaj Tripathi, Aparshakti Khurana and Abhishek Banerjee in pivotal roles. Shraddha took to her Instagram handle and revisited memories from the film featuring her co-stars.
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Zee Studios and Namah Pictures' highly anticipated investigative drama LOST wrapped the shoot yesterday. Directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury with Yami Gautam in the lead as a Crime Reporter, the film will comment on the issues of media integrity in today's time.
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Bollywood's 'Dhak Dhak' girl Madhuri Dixit celebrated 30 years of her musical blockbuster Saajan on the sets of Dance Deewane season 3. Madhuri took to Instagram and shared a reel, dancing to the tunes of film’s popular track titled ‘Tu Shayar Hai' along with the actress Urmila Matondkar. Sharing the video Madhuri thanked Urmila. She wrote, “Thank you @urmilamatondkarofficial for celebrating #30yearsofsaajan with me #saajan."
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Mahesh Narayanan, who is known for helming the Malayalam political-thriller 'Malik', is set to make his Hindi directorial debut with the upcoming film 'Phantom Hospital'. Narayanan said: "I was instantly drawn to the story inspired from true incidents in the healthcare sector of India. It gives me immense pleasure to associate with Priti Shahani, who as a producer, has consistently delivered quality content, and Josy Joseph, whose meticulous research has added great layers to the story."
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The 2021 Triumph Speed Twin – unveiled globally in June with a host of improvements and cosmetic tweaks – has been launched in India today, at a price of Rs 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Introduced in 2018, the Speed Twin is among the biggest motorcycles in Triumph’s Modern Classics range and has found over 11,000 buyers globally in the three years it has been on sale. For 2021, Triumph has upgraded the Speed Twin’s engine, so it’s BS6-compliant (Euro 5) but also makes some more power. Additionally, there are upgrades to the motorcycle’s suspension, tyres and brakes.
Still the same size as before, the 2021 Triumph Speed Twin’s 1,200 cc parallel-twin now makes 100 hp – three horsepower more than before. Triumph attributes this to the inclusion of a lightweight, low-inertia crankshaft and a rare-earth alternator, high-compression pistons and revised ports and cam profile. More importantly, Triumph has tuned the engine to deliver enhanced mid-range torque and made it more responsive. Peak torque of 112 Nm arrives at 4,250 rpm, which is 500 rpm lower than before, and the engine’s rev limiter also kicks in 500 rpm higher than the previous bike’s.
Other important additions include a new 43 mm USD fork by Marzocchi, four-piston M50 monobloc callipers by Brembo to bite down on the twin 320 mm disc brakes up front, and new Metzeler Racetec RR tyres. Also part of the update are upswept ‘megaphone’ exhausts and 12-spoke, 17-inch cast aluminium alloy wheels, which are said to be lightweight. That said, the wet weight of the 2021 Triumph Speed Twin is 216 kg – two kilos heavier than the bike it replaces.
Triumph says it has revised the three ride modes of the Speed Twin – Road, Rain and Sport – to include new throttle maps and dedicated traction control settings. Dual-channel ABS is standard as before, as is the switchable traction control.
Visual changes for the 2021 Triumph Speed Twin include an anodised headlight mount, new mudguards and new tank graphics. The bike will be available in a total of three colours – Red Hopper, Matt Storm Grey and Jet Black.
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Coinciding with its market launch, the Tata Tigor EV Ziptron has become the first made-in-India, sold-in-India electric car to be tested by vehicle safety watchdog Global New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP), securing a four-star rating in the crash tests. Under the #SaferCarsForIndia campaign – initiated to create awareness about the importance of making vehicles sold in the country safer – Global NCAP has conducted over 40 crashes in the last few years, and model scores have ranged from an abysmal zero stars to a genuinely impressive five stars. We’ve put together the highest scores registered by all models tested till date to bring you a list of the top 10 safest cars on sale in India as rated by Global NCAP.
Of the 10 models listed here, three have secured a full five stars, while the remaining seven have all racked up four stars. The vehicles listed here are ranked in order of their star ratings and their scores for adult occupant protection (AOP).
Mahindra XUV300 – 5 stars (AOP score: 16.42)
Early in 2020, the Mahindra XUV300 became the third made-in-India vehicle to secure a full five stars in the Global NCAP crash tests. It registered the highest score for an Indian vehicle in the Global NCAP tests, notching up 16.42 points for adult occupant protection out of a potential 17. The compact SUV’s score for child occupant protection was high, too, as it scored 37.44 points out of a potential 49. As standard, the Mahindra XUV300 comes with two airbags, ABS, disc brakes for all four wheels, ISOFIX child seat anchorages, cornering brake control and front seatbelt pretensioners.
Tata Altroz – 5 stars (AOP score: 16.12)
A little before the Mahindra XUV300’s results were published, the Tata Altroz had become the second Indian model to be awarded a five-star rating in the Global NCAP crash tests. Tata’s premium hatchback also managed an impressive 16.13 points out of 17 for adult occupant protection and secured 29 points out of 49 for child occupant protection. The bodyshell was rated ‘stable’ and capable of withstanding further load. The Altroz – which rivals the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and Hyundai i20 – packs two airbags, ABS and ISOFIX child seat anchorages as standard.
Tata Nexon – 5 stars (AOP score: 16.06)
At the end of 2018, the Tata Nexon made history by becoming the first made-in-India model to secure a full five stars in the Global NCAP crash tests. Initially awarded a four-star rating, the Nexon’s final score was revised after it passed a side-impact test meeting UN95 side-impact protection requirements and was fitted with a seatbelt reminder system as standard. In addition to its score of 16.06 points out of 17 for adult occupant protection, the compact SUV also scored 25 points out of 49 for child occupant protection. Along with two airbags and ABS, the Tata Nexon also packs in electronic stability control, traction control, rollover mitigation and emergency brake assist as standard.
Mahindra Marazzo – 4 stars (AOP score: 12.85)
While it hasn’t been a roaring market success, the Mahindra Marazzo became the first Indian MPV to secure a four-star rating in the Global NCAP crash tests. It scored 12.85 points out of a possible 17 for adult occupant protection, which remains the highest AOP score till date for a four star-rated vehicle. For child occupant protection, the Marazzo scored an acceptable 22.22 points out of 49. Two airbags, ABS, ISOFIX child seat mounts and disc brakes for all four wheels are some essential safety features offered as standard on the Mahindra MPV.
Volkswagen Polo – 4 stars (AOP score: 12.54)
Despite now being well over a decade old in its current form, the Volkswagen Polo remains in the top five safest cars on sale in India as rated by Global NCAP. Tested all the way back in 2014, the Polo had first received a zero-star rating, as the base model tested did not have any airbags. However, Global NCAP retested a model with two front airbags and revised the Polo’s rating, following which Volkswagen India made two airbags standard across the range. In addition to racking up 12.54 points on adult occupant protection, the Polo also scored three stars (29.91 points) for child occupant protection. The Polo gets two airbags and ABS as standard.
Mahindra Thar – 4 stars (AOP score: 12.52)
Following a rousing reception in the market, the second-generation Mahindra Thar received another major image boost when it secured four stars in the Global NCAP crash tests towards the end of 2020. What’s worth noting is that while the three-door 4x4 picked up 12.52 points for adult occupant protection, it registered four stars with 41.11 points for child occupant protection – the highest score for any model Global NCAP has tested till date. The base AX Standard and AX variants – which were on offer at launch – have been discontinued, as they didn’t offer ISOFIX child seat mounts, three-point seatbelts for rear passengers and a roll cage, which would certainly have had a bearing on the Thar’s final rating. Those features are now available as standard, along with two airbags, ABS and electronic stability control.
On the same day the Tata Altroz was awarded a five-star rating, the Tata Tigor, too, received a major fillip in the form of a four-star rating in the Global NCAP crash tests. Undergoing a significant revision as part of the BS6 update, the Tigor got a new front-end designed to meet new safety requirements, and the compact sedan scored 12.52 points out of a potential 17 for adult occupant protection. Its child occupant protection score of three stars (34.15 points) was also impressive, considering the fact that it does not have ISOFIX child seat mounts as standard.
On 31 August, 2021, Global NCAP announced the updated Tata Tigor EV Ziptron, too, had secured four stars for adult as well as child occupant protection in its crash tests, registering an adult occupant protection score of 12 points out of a potential 17 and 37.24 points out of a potential 49 for child occupant protection, the latter being higher than the score for the combustion-engine model. Global NCAP also said that with the inclusion of a few more safety features, the Tigor EV would be eligible for an even higher rating.
Tata Tiago – 4 stars (AOP score: 12.52)
Being largely identical to the Tigor, the Tata Tiago, too, was awarded an identical four-star rating in the Global NCAP crash tests. Tata’s entry-level hatchback was significantly redesigned as part of a midlife update that coincided with the implementation of BS6 emission norms and scored the same 12.52 points out of a potential 17 for adult occupant protection as the Tigor. The Tiago also gets dual airbags and ABS as standard but misses out on ISOFIX child seat anchorages. Despite this omission, it has scored the same three stars (34.15 points) for child occupant protection as the Tigor.
The only model on this list from India’s biggest carmaker is the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza. A model that has enjoyed tremendous success since its launch with over six lakh units sold till date, the Vitara Brezza is the first and only Maruti Suzuki offering to have notched up four stars in the Global NCAP crash tests. It recorded 12.51 points out of 17 for adult occupant protection, and 17.93 points out of 49 for child occupant protection. As standard, the Brezza packs two airbags, ABS, ISOFIX child seat anchorages and front seatbelt pretensioners.
Renault Triber – 4 stars (AOP score: 11.62)
On 1 June, 2021, the seven-seat Renault Triber became the first model from the French carmaker – and only the second MPV sold in India – to be awarded a four-star rating in the Global NCAP crash tests. On the adult occupant protection front, the Renault Triber notched up a four-star rating, scoring 11.62 points out of a potential 17. As per Global NCAP’s report, the Triber – tested in its most basic specification with two airbags and ABS – provided ‘good’ protection to the driver and front passenger’s head, neck and knees. The Triber secured three stars for child occupant protection, scoring 27 points out of a potential 49 despite missing ISOFIX child seat mounts.
(This list only comprises of vehicles currently on sale in India. Two more models – the Toyota Etios and Tata Zest – received four-star ratings from Global NCAP but have been discontinued.)
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Television's popular couple Mohit Malik and Aditi welcomed their first child, baby boy Ekbir in April this year. On the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami, the couple treated their fans and followers with the first picture of their little bundle of joy. Taking to Instagram, Mohit penned a heartfelt note along with the adorable picture. "Haathi Ghodha Palki, Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki! Our Kanha @ekbirmalik bringing so much of laughter, giggles, smiles, happiness, naughtiness and innocence into our lives. All of you wanted to see Ekbir and we decided why not, it’s only positivity that comes from you all for him!!!@additemalik," he wrote in the caption.
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After a whirlwind romance and a wedding proposal on national television, singer Rahul Vaidya and actress Disha Parmar tied the knot. The two had a fun wedding ceremony with close friends and family members in attendance. Soon after their wedding, Disha announced her new show Bade Acche Lagte Hain 2. Now, ahead of the release of the show, the actress spoke to a media portal about balancing her professional life along with her wedding. She credited her husband Rahul for it saying he's also her lucky charm.
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Mahesh Babu's son Gautam turns a year older on Tuesday, and the Telugu star shared an Instagram post along with a heartfelt note for him. Sharing a throwback monochrome picture with him, he wrote, "Happy 15 my son!! Watching you grow has been my greatest joy. Wishing you the best today and always! Go on and conquer the world. Love you, GG."
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Television couple Kishwer Merchant and Suyyash Rai became proud parents to a baby boy a few days back. Ever since they have been sharing adorable pictures of their newborn kid on social media. Yet again, they treated fans with a new video that was shot during Kishwer's homecoming. She got discharged on Monday and the mother-son duo's arrival was made special by her husband Suyyash, their friends, and family. Taking to Instagram, Kishwer shared a video of her grand welcome to her home which was decorated with blue, silver, and white balloons. As she moves into her room, she gets a surprise in the form of a wooden cradle with a banner reading, "Welcome home Bunny."
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In the Bigg Boss OTT, Raqesh Bapat and Shamita Shetty's close connection has been grabbing eyeballs. With each passing day their chemistry is brewing more and their equation is getting stronger. During the recent nominations task, Shamita and Raqesh were called in the confession room by Bigg Boss.
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Bollywood actors and husband-wife duo Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh say that there have been some welcome changes for female actors in Bollywood over the past few years. "Women are given more weightage in films, their roles are given more perspective as opposed to them being treated as some glam dolls," Genelia tells IANSlife.
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The updated Tata Tigor EV – now powered by the company’s Ziptron technology – has been launched in India at a starting price of Rs 11.99 lakh, making it the most affordable electric car on sale in India today. Offered in three variants, the Tigor EV is available in XE (Rs 11.99 lakh), XM (Rs 12.49 lakh) and XZ+ (Rs 12.99 lakh, all prices ex-showroom) variants. At these prices, the Tigor EV significantly undercuts the hugely popular Tata Nexon EV, prices for which start at Rs 13.99 lakh.
Technically, the Tigor EV was never discontinued – a few weeks ago, it was rebranded the Xpres-T, and positioned as a fleet-only offering. However, despite being facelifted, the electric compact sedan carried on with its older 72-volt architecture and 21.5 kWh battery pack. Tata’s Ziptron technology – which debuted with the Tata Nexon EV – packs in capabilities far superior to those of the Xpres-T’s powertrain.
Tata’s Ziptron-powered vehicles come with a high-voltage 300+ volt permanent magnet synchronous electric motor, which is leagues ahead of the 72-volt AC induction-type motor on the Tigor EV in terms of performance. In the Nexon EV, Tata fitted a larger 30.2 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, and in the Tigor EV Ziptron, there’s a smaller, 26 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.
Despite the smaller battery, the Tata Tigor EV Ziptron comes close to matching the Nexon EV on the range front, with its ARAI-certified range of 306 kilometres on a full charge. Both the battery and motor get an eight-year, 1,60,000-kilometre warranty. What’s more, the Tigor EV has also secured four stars in the Global NCAP crash tests, becoming the first made-in-India electric vehicle to receive a rating from the global safety watchdog.
The new Tata Tigor EV’s motor puts out 75 hp and 170 Nm of torque, which, while lower than those of the Nexon EV, is still a significant jump over the Xpres-T (34 hp and 65 Nm more), with a claimed 0-60 kph time of 5.7 seconds. What’s more, Ziptron technology will enable the Tigor EV to be fast-charged from 0 to 80 percent in about an hour’s time; a significant improvement over the Xpres-T, which takes about double that time.
In terms of equipment, the Tata Tigor EV Ziptron will feature automatic climate control and a portable charging cable as standard, and will also get a height-adjustable driver’s seat, power-folding ORVMs, a 7.0-inch Harman touchscreen infotainment system with four speakers and four tweeters, push-button start as well as the iRA connected car suite with over 30 connected car functions. Boot space is rated at 316 litres, which goes up to 375 litres if a buyer chooses to ditch the spare wheel.
It will be available in two colours, and there will also be a contrast roof option available for buyers of the top-spec XZ+ variant for an additional outlay of Rs 15,000.
The icing on the cake is the CCS2 charging standard the Tigor EV is compatible with, which will grant it access to India’s rapidly-expanding EV fast-charging network. Tata Motors says it has gone from having 60 charging points in January 2020 to over 640 charging points all across India at present, connecting major cities and highways.
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11:20 (IST)
Tata Tigor EV Ziptron prices announced!
Here they are! Prices for the Tata Tigor EV Ziptron start at Rs 11.99 lakh and go up to Rs 12.99 lakh for the top-spec XZ+ trim (ex-showroom).
11:18 (IST)
Tata Tigor EV Ziptron charging details
The Tata Tigor EV Ziptron adopts the widely-accepted CCS2 charging standard, and supports fast-charging as well. It will take only about an hour to go from 0 to 80 percent with fast-charging, and 8.5 hours when slow charging.
11:17 (IST)
Tata Tigor EV Ziptron Global NCAP rating revealed
Tata Motors has announced the Tigor EV Ziptron has secured four stars for both adult as well as child occupant protection in the Global NCAP crash tests.
11:16 (IST)
Tata Tigor EV Ziptron range revealed
The Tata Tigor EV Ziptron has an ARAI-certified range of 306 kilometres.
11:11 (IST)
Tata Motors ramping up charging network
From 60 charging points at the launch of the Nexon EV in January 2020, Tata Motors today has over 640 charging points all across India, situated in key cities and along national highways.
11:08 (IST)
Tata Tigor EV Ziptron battery and power output
The new Tata Tigor EV has a 26 kWh lithium-ion battery, and a motor that puts out 75 hp and 170 Nm of torque, which, while lower than those of the Nexon EV, is still a significant jump over the Xpres-T (34 hp and 65 Nm more), with a claimed 0-60 kph time of 5.7 seconds. There's an eight-year warranty on both battery and motor.
11:03 (IST)
Tata Tigor EV Ziptron launch begins
Kicking things off at the launch of the Tata Tigor EV Ziptron is Shailesh Chandra, President - PVBU at Tata Motors, who says sales of electric vehicles globally are taking off faster than was originally expected.
10:55 (IST)
Watch the launch of the Tata Tigor EV Ziptron
You can follow the launch of the Tata Tigor EV Ziptron right here.
10:31 (IST)
Older Tigor EV rebranded for fleet buyers
The older Tata Tigor EV continues to be on sale, but it has been given a facelift as well as a new name - Xpres-T. It's aimed solely at fleet buyers, and to distinguish it from the Tigor EV Ziptron, Tata offers it only in white with steel wheels.
10:22 (IST)
A new lease of life for the Tigor EV
A few years ago, Tata had introduced the Tigor EV - its first production EV, pictured here - for government authorities and fleet buyers, and in 2019, it was also made available to private buyers, but found few takers because of its limited range and performance. The Tigor EV Ziptron aims to change all that.
10:06 (IST)
Welcome to the Tata Tigor EV Ziptron launch!
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Tech2's live coverage of the launch of Tata Motors' latest electric car - the updated Tata Tigor EV with Ziptron technology. We're less than an hour away from the start of the event, so stay tuned as we bring you all the updates LIVE from the launch.
Today is the day – Tata Motors will announce prices for its latest electric vehicle for the Indian market: the updated Tata Tigor EV with Ziptron technology. Bookings for the Tigor EV Ziptron have been underway since a couple of weeks, when Tata Motors gave us a clear look at its latest EV that aims to further strengthen the company's hold over the country's electric vehicle segment, and is set to become India's most affordable EV.
Technically, the Tigor EV was never discontinued – a few weeks ago, it was rebranded the Xpres-T, and positioned as a fleet-only offering. However, despite being facelifted, the electric compact sedan carried on with its older 72-volt architecture and 21.5 kWh battery pack. Tata’s Ziptron technology – which debuted with the Tata Nexon EV – packs in capabilities far superior to those of the Xpres-T’s powertrain.
Tata’s Ziptron-powered vehicles come with a high-voltage 300+ volt permanent magnet synchronous electric motor, which is leagues ahead of the 72-volt AC induction-type motor on the Tigor EV in terms of performance. In the Nexon EV, Tata fitted a larger 30.2 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, and in the Tigor EV Ziptron, there’s a smaller, 26 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.
Tata Motors made no mention of the Tigor EV Ziptron’s range at the unveil, but while the Tigor Ziptron is unlikely to match the Nexon EV’s claimed 312 km range, it’s clear that its range will be much higher than the Xpres-T’s claim of 213 km. Tata Motors had previously revealed Ziptron vehicles will have a range of at least 250 kilometres, so the new Tigor EV’s range will certainly breach that figure. Both the battery and motor get an eight-year, 1,60,000-kilometre warranty.
The new Tata Tigor EV’s motor puts out 75 hp and 170 Nm of torque, which, while lower than those of the Nexon EV, is still a significant jump over the Xpres-T (34 hp and 65 Nm more), with a claimed 0-60 kph time of 5.7 seconds. What’s more, Ziptron technology will enable the Tigor EV to be fast-charged from 0 to 80 percent in about an hour’s time; a significant improvement over the Xpres-T, which takes about double that time.
In terms of equipment, the Tata Tigor EV Ziptron will feature automatic climate control and a portable charging cable as standard, and will also get a height-adjustable driver’s seat, power-folding ORVMs, a 7.0-inch Harman touchscreen infotainment system with four speakers and four tweeters, push-button start as well as the iRA connected car suite with over 30 connected car functions. Boot space is rated at 316 litres, which goes up to 375 litres if a buyer chooses to ditch the spare wheel.
The icing on the cake will be the CCS2 charging standard the Tigor EV is compatible with, which will grant it access to India’s rapidly-expanding EV fast-charging network. And to top it off, the Tata Tigor EV is likely to undercut the Tata Nexon EV on price, which currently is priced from Rs 13.99 lakh to Rs 16.85 lakh (ex-showroom), by a substantial margin.
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