4-Cyl1GD-FTV

Diesel

2.8L Diesel

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Torque500Nm

Power @ 3k201bhp

Mileage12.9kmpl

1.9× the pull of a same-size petrol

This car

500 Nm

Petrol

~262 Nm

All that torque arrives from just 1,600 rpm, right where you drive every day.

Bhai says

Hauls a full family up the ghats without fuss and stretches every litre on long runs.

6-Speed AT • 4x4Clutch-Less

Torque Converter

Proven & plush

Gears6speeds

Mileage12.9kmpl

Repair costMedium

Smooth, cushioned shifts

Time per gear change

This car

~0.4 s

Manual

~0.8 s

A fluid coupling softens every change. Happy crawling in traffic or cruising all day.

Bhai says

The comfy, time-tested automatic. Handles heavy traffic and long trips with zero fuss, at a small cost in mileage.

Comfort

Auto Climate

Auto AC

Set it onceand relax

22°

Best for

Hot summersCools fast

Long tripsStays steady

Fewer buttonsSet once

Pick a temperature once and the car manages fan speed and cooling on its own.

Bhai says

Set 22° and forget about it. A small feature you will miss the moment you drive a car without one.

Connectivity

CarPlay & Android Auto

Phone apps mirrored on a car touchscreen

Phone mirroring

Works withiPhone & Android

Best for

Maps on screenBig, clear nav

Music & callsVoice control

Fewer tapsEyes on road

Connect your phone and its maps, music and calls appear on the car screen.

Bhai says

Works with both iPhone and Android, so whoever drives gets their own maps and music on the big screen.

Capability

Ground Clearance

High riding

Ground clearancemm, unladen

225

Best for

Speed breakersNo scraping

Flooded roadsWade through

Broken roadsPotholes, rubble

The gap between the road and the lowest point under the car. More gap means less scraping.

Bhai says

Our roads need it more than any feature list. Above 190 mm, a full car clears most breakers without a scrape.

Capability

4x4 / AWD

Grip: all 4 wheelsFour-wheel drive

Driveswheels

Best for

Ghats & hillsGrip on climbs

Monsoon roadsLess wheelspin

Weekend trailsMud & gravel

Sends power to all four wheels, so the car keeps its grip when the road turns slippery.

Bhai says

Real confidence on wet ghats and broken roads. Costs a little mileage, but you will rarely feel stuck.

Convenience

Cruise Control

Standard cruise

Holds a setfoot off the pedal

km/h

Best for

Long highwaysFoot off pedal

Less leg strainRelaxed drives

Steady mileageEven speed

Set a speed and lift your foot off. Tap the brake and it switches off instantly.

Bhai says

A blessing on the Mysuru or Chennai highway. Mostly unused in city traffic, and that is perfectly fine.

Convenience

360° Camera

A 360 degree camera view on a car screen

View: top-downSurround view

Camerasall-round view

Best for

Tight parkingSee every kerb

Narrow lanesNo guesswork

Scratch-freeFewer dents

Four cameras stitch together a top-down view, so you can see every kerb and corner.

Bhai says

Parking in tight Indiranagar lanes becomes stress-free. Keep the lenses clean during the monsoon.

Comfort

Cooled Seats

A drawing of a front seat with cool air flowing through its perforations

Ventilated seats

Cooledfront seats

Best for

Hot summersNo sweaty back

Long drivesStay fresh

Leather seatsLess sticky

Small fans pull air through perforated seats, so your back stays dry on hot days.

Bhai says

Feels like a luxury until your first May afternoon. After that, it is hard to buy a car without it.

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