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From Honda Unicorn to MG Cyberster and more, here is a list of all the latest launches and updates from the week.
1 / 6As 2024 draws to a close, the auto industry is ending the year with a bang. Automakers have unveiled a series of new products packed with cutting-edge technology, design upgrades and impressive specs. Highlights of the week are MG Cyberster, Kawasaki KLX230 and others. Check all that happened in the past week in the auto industry. (Image for representational purpose)
2 / 6Lohia Auto Youdha | Lohia Auto announced the launch of its EV brand ‘Youdha,’ launching it as a part of its ₹20-crore expansion plans, stating that it looks to manufacture and sell 3 lakh electric vehicles under the brand by 2027. The initial product portfolio includes passenger and cargo segment electric three-wheelers. The starting price of the e-three-wheeler in the passenger segment is ₹3.80 lakh.
3 / 6MG Cyberster | JSW MG Motor India is preparing to launch its new electric roadster, MG Cyberster, in January 2025. The electric sportscar, designed with a chassis tweaked by former Italian Formula 1 engineer Marco Fainello, is touted to produce high-octane performance with 510 PS and 725 Nm of torque. Unveiled globally at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed, the vehicle is built on a dedicated electric platform. It is available internationally in two configurations — a single-motor version with a 64kWh battery and a dual-motor version with a 77kWh battery — however, it remains unclear which variant will be available in India.
4 / 6Kawasaki KLX230 | Kawasaki has launched the KLX230 in India as its first road-legal dual-sport motorcycle. Priced at ₹3.3 lakh (ex-showroom), the motorcycle boasts a sleek body and a sturdy design that can handle difficult roads. The KLX230 is offered in Lime Green and Battle Grey paint schemes. It is powered by a 233cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine that is calibrated to produce 18.1 hp at 8,000 rpm and 18.3 Nm of peak torque at 6,400 rpm. (Image Kawasaki.com)
5 / 62025 Honda Unicorn | Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India introduced the 2025 Unicorn with revised features and tweaks to the powertrain to make it OBD2B compliant. The company has also made subtle changes to its design. This model comes with an updated front fascia. The 2025 Honda Unicorn will be complemented by three colour options: Radiant Red Metallic, Matte Axis Gray Metallic and Pearl Igneous Black. The automaker has now eliminated the Pearl Siren Blue paint scheme from the list.
6 / 62025 Triumph Speed Twin 900 | Triumph Motorcycles has launched the updated version of its neo-retro middle-weight bike in India in the form of the Speed Twin 900. The Triumph Speed Twin 900 retains its classic appearance despite being derived from a modern classic bike. It is powered by a 900cc parallel-twin engine that produces 65 hp at 7,500 rpm and 80 Nm of peak torque at 3,800 rpm. The engine is paired with a 5-speed transmission. The Triumph Speed Twin 900 is offered at a starting price of ₹8.89 lakh (ex-showroom).
