Even before its launch, the Skoda Scala has already received its first accolade. A jury composed of around 40 international experts has awarded the new compact model the prestigious Red Dot Award 2019 in the product design category. This is the 13th time the Czech brand has been honoured with this coveted accolade.

With its new sculptural shapes, dynamic lines and meticulously designed details, the Scala is the first Skoda production model to showcase the brand’s new emotional exterior and interior design language. Its perfect proportions, clearly defined surfaces, flowing lines and advanced aerodynamics make this new compact model appear modern and sporting.

Distinctive features include the upright radiator grille, a dynamic roof line and a sporting diffuser rounding off the wide rear section. In addition, the Scala is the first production model for the European market to bear the Skoda wordmark in individual letters on the tailgate, superseding the traditional logo. The optional extended rear window features that wordmark on the glass surface itself.

Introduction

The word ‘Figo’ means ‘cool’ in colloquial Italian. True to its name, the Figo has been the preferred choice of the cool and young, first-time car buyers since being first introduced as a brand by Ford India in 2009. Two years after its launch, the Figo was voted the Indian Car of The Year. And now, a decade since its launch and with over 320,000 units sold till date, the Figo is among the most selling Ford products out of the one million customers in India.

Earlier this month, the American auto giant has announced the launch of the 2019 edition of the Figo in India with ex-showroom prices starting from Rs 515,000. Redesigned with more than 1,200 new parts, the 2019 Ford Figo features a more stylish exterior and interior, an array of safety technologies and a new engine which promises more power and fun-of-driving.

The New Figo will be available in a simplified line-up of three variants across two fuel options and seven colour schemes. This includes a top-of-the-line Figo Blu with sporty cellular grille, new 15-inch alloys, dual tone roof, stylish blue themed interiors and a segment-first six airbags.

Befitting to its name, we went to the Blue City of India – Jodhpur to get up close and personal with the Ford Figo Blu. Read on to discover how it fared.

Design and Engineering

The new Figo sports a redesigned front fascia compared to its predecessor and feature a three-dimensional cellular grille which makes the car stand apart from competition and increase its style statement.

The fog lamps in the new Figo are aesthetically integrated into the front bumper and will come with a chrome and Blue touch, depending on the trim. Headlamps with a black encasing in the new Figo will deliver a sporty yet premium look while the side and rear decals in the Blu trim accentuate its visual appeal.

The top-of-the-line Ford Figo Blu will feature premium alloys and bigger 15-inch tyres to deliver confident inspiring and planted drive dynamics. This trim will also offer customers rain sensing wipers, automatic headlamps and electrochromic inside rear view mirror (IRVM).

NVH levels are well contained with minimum noise filtering inside the passenger cabin ensuring a quiet drive. Manufactured at Ford’s manufacturing facility in Sanand, Gujarat, the new Figo will be available in seven colours, including White Gold, Moondust Silver, Smoke Grey, Absolute Black Deep Impact Blue, Ruby Red and Oxford White.

Interior and Comfort

Step inside the new Ford Figo and you will be greeted with the familiar charcoal black interiors which looks pretty smart. The seats are well bolstered and provide good lumber support making your journey comfortable. There is adequate leg and shoulder room both in the front and rear. The materials used inside the cabin feel decently nice to touch and most importantly looks built-to-last.

The cabin also comes with a host of convenience features including a reverse parking camera, automatic climate control system, two USB slots, push-button start/stop, rain-sensing wipers and a myriad of stowage spaces (20 of them) to tuck away your daily essentials while driving to work. An ample boot ensures that there is always space for your bags during your shopping spree or a weekend getaway. The big addition in the interior, however, is the 7-inch homegrown infotainment system with touchscreen and built-in navigation.

Performance and Handling

New Figo is powered by Ford’s all-new, three-cylinder 1.2-litre TiVCT petrol engine that is small, light and fuel efficient. The naturally aspirated engine generates 96 PS of peak power and 120 Nm of torque while delivering an ARAI-ratified fuel efficiency of 20.4 kmpl. The engine is surprisingly zippy making it fun to drive. There is adequate power delivery on throttle input and accelerates well when you need to overtake or simply pull away from the traffic, making it an ideal city car.

For the diesel lovers, new Ford Figo comes with the tried and tested 1.5-litre TDCi engine delivering 100 PS peak power, 215 Nm of torque and fuel economy of 25.5 kmpl. The diesel engine is both powerful and responsive. On the move the engine exhibits very little turbo lag and the power delivery is linear making it a joy to drive. Even at low speeds and in high gear the engine doesn’t knock or stalls and pulls well from low revs. The drivability of the 2019 Ford Figo diesel feels light years ahead when compared to its staunch rivals – the new Maruti Suzuki Swift and the Hyundai Grand i10 – especially in city traffic.

Both engines are paired with an all-new, five-speed manual transmission that’s sportier and more efficient. The transmission is precise making it a pleasure to operate. Ford claims that this new manual transmission is almost 15 per cent lighter and helps improve fuel economy while reducing NVH. It requires 40 per cent lesser gear oil than its predecessor. Drivers will experience slicker, more responsive gear shifts when they get behind the wheel of the New Ford Figo.

Offering greater choice to prospective buyers, Ford is also introducing its latest six-speed Automatic Transmission on the New Figo. Paired to the three-cylinder, 1.5-litre petrol engine, the Figo Automatic delivers a peak power of 123 PS and fuel economy of 16.3 kmpl.

The suspension set up is well tuned to handle Indian road conditions with the New Ford Figo sailing over broken patches and uneven stretches will surprising ease resulting in a plush ride quality. Even at high speeds the Figo remains well planted inspiring confidence. The steering feedback is praiseworthy as well.

Safety

New Ford Figo will continue Ford’s leadership on safety, offering standard dual airbags across the variant line-up. For those looking for greater safety, it will offer up to six airbags on top Blu edition.

Going beyond airbags, the 2019 Figo will enhance occupant safety with Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), thus helping drivers with better grip and a smooth drive. The New Figo will also enable its owners to navigate through quick turns with the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) in the automatic variant.

Verdict

Ford India has earned itself an enviable reputation of hitting the nail on the head each and every time in the past few years. Their product portfolio is fresh, well-engineered, brilliantly packaged and offers great value for your hard earned money. The New Ford Figo ticks all these boxes making it a great choice, especially for first time car buyers.

It looks very contemporary and stylish and is sure to win admirers. Fit and finish looks built-to-last. The interior is adequately spacious for a hatchback and aesthetically done up. The Figo diesel is both powerful and responsive resulting in a pleasurable drive. The petrol proves to be surprisingly zippy on highways, offering a smooth drive and holds its own very well on busy city roads too.

Safety is one aspect that Ford has been laying a lot of emphasis on and the 2019 Figo comes equipped with a host of features that assures to keep you safe in the unfortunate incident of an eventuality. Additionally, ensuring complete peace-of-mind, the New Ford Figo is the only hatchback in India to come with a first-in-class five-year or 100,000 kilometre warranty, which includes 2-year factory warranty and 3-year extended warranty.

Ford also claims that the new Figo will continue to offer lowest scheduled service and maintenance costs in its segment – with the cost of paid service in the first year likely to be around Rs 1,300 and only Rs 3,500 in the fifth year of its product life. What is even more assuring is that you need to service your Figo only once a year.

The cherry on the cake is, that despite offering more features and innovations, the New Figo is almost Rs 60,000 cheaper than the outgoing model. So you pay less for more. What the team at Ford India has been able to achieve with the New Ford Figo is taking a good product and making it ever better. Kudos!

Variant-wise pan India ex-showroom price comparison with outgoing model:

Ford Figo (Petrol 1.2L TiVCT)

Ford Figo (Diesel 1.5L TDCi)

Ford India organised its marquee ‘Great Ford Endeavour Drive’ for select customers and media in Kolkata on Saturday, March 23, to give a first-hand experience of the off-roading capabilities of the recently launched New Ford Endeavour.

The experiential drive, set amidst natural terrain on the outskirts of Kolkata, simulated challenging off-roading conditions including – sharp turns, steep hill climbs, hill descent, wading through slush, uneven surfaces, driving at high-degree tilt among many others. In the due course of this off-roading experience we got a clear insight about the Endeavour’s steering feedback, suspension, wheel articulation, differential lock system and water wading capabilities. With gentle throttle and brake inputs, the Endeavour managed to complete the off-roading course on stock tyres like a walk in the park.

With ex-showroom prices starting Rs 28.19 lakhs, the 2019 edition of the Endeavour comes with greater road presence, style and convenience while continuing to offer impressive off-road capabilities, safety and technologies.

The New Ford Endeavour will give customers an option to choose from Ford’s two, diesel engines — 2.2-litre four-cylinder TDCi and 3.2-litre five-cylinder TDCi.

The 2.2-litre four cylinder TDCi engine will now be paired to a six-speed manual transmission as well along with automatic. With the new manual transmission, the 2.2-litre engine will deliver an ARAI-ratified fuel economy of 14.2 kmpl. The Endeavour automatic will continue delivering a fuel economy of 12.62 kmpl as per ARAI.

Those looking for optimum fuel economy without compromising performance can choose the 2.2-litre diesel motor that puts out 160 PS of power and 385 Nm of torque. For those desiring greater performance, Ford continues to offer its 3.2- diesel engine that generates 200 PS of power and 470 Nm of torque. This engine has been tuned to deliver maximum power and torque and is perfect for frequent off-road adventures.

With a simplified variant lineup, the New Endeavour is now available in three-trims – 2.2-litre Titanium Manual, 2.2-litre Titanium+ Automatic and 3.2-litre Titanium+ Automatic.

Volvo Cars today reveals a new step in its ambitions to end fatalities in its cars by addressing the issues of intoxication and distraction.

Apart from speeding, which the company aims to help combat with a top speed limit, intoxication and distraction are two other primary areas of concern for traffic safety. Together, these three areas constitute the main ‘gaps’ towards Volvo Cars’ vision of a future with zero traffic fatalities and require a focus on human behaviour in the company’s safety work as well.

For example, figures by NHTSA show that in the United States, almost 30 per cent of all traffic fatalities in vehicles in 2017 involved intoxicated drivers.

Volvo Cars believes intoxication and distraction should be addressed by installing in-car cameras and other sensors that monitor the driver and allow the car to intervene if a clearly intoxicated or distracted driver does not respond to warning signals and is risking an accident involving serious injury or death.

That intervention could involve limiting the car’s speed, alerting the Volvo on Call assistance service and, as a final course of action, actively slowing down and safely parking the car.

“When it comes to safety, our aim is to avoid accidents altogether rather than limit the impact when an accident is imminent and unavoidable,” says Henrik Green, Senior Vice President, Research & Development at Volvo Cars. “In this case, cameras will monitor for behaviour that may lead to serious injury or death.”

Examples of such behavior include a complete lack of steering input for extended periods of time, drivers who are detected to have their eyes closed or off the road for extended periods of time, as well as extreme weaving across lanes or excessively slow reaction times.

A driver monitoring system as described above is an important element of allowing the car to actively make decisions in order to help avoid accidents that could result in severe injuries or death.

“There are many accidents that occur as a result of intoxicated drivers,” says Trent Victor, Professor of Driver Behaviour at Volvo Cars. “Some people still believe that they can drive after having had a drink, and that this will not affect their capabilities. We want to ensure that people are not put in danger as a result of intoxication.”

Introduction of the cameras on all Volvo models will start on the next generation of Volvo’s scalable SPA2 vehicle platform in the early 2020s. Details on the exact amount of cameras and their positioning in the interior will follow at a later stage.

Today’s announcement should be viewed together with the company limiting the top speed on all its cars to 180 kph from model year 2021, in order to send a strong signal about the dangers of speeding.

The company wants to start a conversation about whether car makers have the right or maybe even the obligation to install technology in cars that changes their drivers’ behaviour. Both the speed limit and the installation of in-car cameras illustrate how car makers can take active responsibility for the aim of achieving zero traffic fatalities by supporting better driver behaviour.

Volvo Cars today also revealed the Care Key, which allows Volvo drivers to impose limitations on the car’s top speed on all cars from model year 2021, before lending their car to others.

The Care Key, the monitoring cameras, the speed limit as well existing driver assistance systems all serve one single aim: to support safer driving.

The new Ducati Diavel 1260 has won one of the most prestigious international awards for design, the “Red Dot Award: Best of the Best” in the Product Design category.

Each year since 1955, the “Red Dot Design Award” has been assigned to the most original and worthy entries in terms of design and innovation. After evaluating over 5,500 products, a highly qualified jury made up of 40 international experts has assigned the new Diavel 1260 with the prestigious title “Red Dot Award 2019: Best of the Best”.

This is the third winner for the Bologna-based company, following the previous awards won by two such iconic motorcycles as the 1199 Panigale in 2013 and the XDiavel S in 2016, showing how a Ducati bike can be an icon of style, innovation and performance.

“It’s never easy to win such important and sought-after recognition as the Red Dot Award. Succeeding for the third time thanks to another iconic bike like the Diavel 1260 is a tribute to the creativity and innovation of Ducati, which fills us with pride,” commented Andrea Ferraresi, Ducati Style Centre Manager. “Even though we are aware that our motorcycles are exciting, refined and good-looking, it is always gratifying and stimulating for those who work in the field of design and style to receive such important recognition. A huge number of entries from major protagonists of design throughout the world competed for the award. Now we look forward to the same level of enthusiasm from our fans; the bikes are in fact already available through Ducati dealers.”

The Skoda Octavia, the brand’s most successful model and a multi-million seller around the world, celebrates another remarkable milestone in 2019 – the 60th anniversary of its introduction. Originally designed to bring affordable and high-quality motoring to the widest possible audience at an affordable price, the design and engineering philosophies behind the Octavia remain the same today.

Over the years, the Octavia has proved itself to be one of the most adaptable and practical cars on the market. It has set World Land Speed Records, been transformed into a title-winning rally car and, become one of the most trusted cars used by the British emergency services.

1959-1971 first-generation Octavia
The eighth post-war car to be designed and built at Mladá Boleslav, the Octavia took its name from the latin word for eight – octo. Production began in 1959, with exports to global markets – including the UK – starting shortly after.

In terms of design and engineering, the Octavia featured the same advanced tubular backbone chassis design as its predecessor (the 440/445) but introduced more sophisticated coil spring suspension that transformed the driving experience. Power came from a 1.1-litre four-cylinder engine that developed just 40 PS. A modestly more powerful 1.2-litre, 45 PS engine arrived later the same year, followed by a range-topping 50 PS in March 1960.

By the early 1960s, Skoda’s export drive was in full swing. The Octavia’s combination of elegant looks, robust engineering and fine value made it a hit with the customers, while the availability of a new estate version – complete with split tailgate and 1,050 litre boot –broadened its appeal even further.

The arrival of the rear-engined 1000/1100MB in 1964 marked the end of the road for the first-generation Octavia saloon. However, with its replacement unsuited to an estate car layout, the Octavia estate remained in production at Kvasiny until 1971. Between 1959 and 1971, a total of 360,000 Octavias were produced, including more than 54,000 estate versions.

1996 – 2004: new-generation Octavia Mk1; 1,451,636 cars built
An all-new Octavia was one of the cornerstones of Skoda’s ambitious design and engineering programme following its acquisition by the Volkswagen Group in 1991. Within five years, the dream became a reality. Built on an all-new Mlada Bolelsav production line, it signalled the start of Skoda’s re-emergence as a mainstream car maker and proved an instant hit with buyers.

Such was the international demand for the Octavia, that the UK had to wait until 2006 for the first right-hand drive examples to arrive in retailers. By then the range had already expanded to include an estate version, along with a wide variety of engine and trim options. Skoda’s first vRS model – complete with 180 PS engine – arrived in 2001, along with a four-wheel drive estate variant.

2004-2013; Octavia Mk2; 2,274,529 cars built
The second-generation Octavia continued its predecessor’s success story. First shown at the Geneva Motor Show in 2004, the Mk2 Octavia arrived with a sleeker design, a bigger cabin and more state-of-the-art technology.

As with the Mk1, the Octavia offered modern tech at a price that couldn’t be beaten. With a line-up featuring direct injection engines, six-speed transmissions and a DSG double-clutch gearbox, the Octavia became a serial award-winner, picking up accolades from both the motoring press and customer satisfaction organisations.

Such was the popularity of the second-generation Octavia that Skoda developed plans to create new production facilities around the world. In 2005, production began in Aurangabad in India, with China getting its own production line two years later. A new facility in Kaluga, Russia started building Octavias in 2009, and by 2011, nearly 38 per cent of all Octavia sales worldwide went to countries outside Europe.

2013-present; Octavia Mk3; More than 2,500,000 cars built to date
Today, the third generation Octavia continues to form the backbone of the Skoda model range.

The third generation introduced a range of new technical and safety features, along with a new crystalline look and an even more practical cabin. Facelifted in 2017, the Octavia range is now the biggest ever, with a huge range of trim and engine options, including Scout 4×4 models, luxurious L&K variants and vRS performance flagships.

Despite the Octavia’s remarkable development over the years, the 2019 version remains true to the design philosophy that underpinned the 1959 original. It may be bigger, safer and vastly better equipped, but it continues to deliver exceptional quality and value for money to Skoda customers.

From the very beginning of Ceed development 15 years ago, Kia has taken an open-minded approach to potential body styles. Many have been considered, and, in creating the all-new Ceed range, Kia’s European designers have been given the freedom to explore many different possibilities.

One additional idea stands out above all others, as Kia is set to welcome a new arrival to the Ceed model family later this year, the Ceed Crossover. Gregory Guillaume, Vice President of Design for Kia Motors Europe, explains: “There’s another style, another type of vehicle, that we feel very strongly deserves to be a new member of the Ceed family. It will the play the role that’s needed to make the Ceed range stronger and even more exciting, more appealing, to European consumers. The design will be nothing like you’ve seen in the Ceed family so far. This will be the next big surprise from Kia.”

With the arrival of the all-new Ceed, Ceed Sportswagon and ProCeed, Kia’s best-selling model family hasn’t stopped growing, and the newest member will shake things up again. The new Ceed crossover will be named and revealed later in 2019.

American auto giant Ford has announced the launch of the 2019 edition of the Figo in India with pan India ex-showroom prices starting at Rs 515,000.

Redesigned with more than 1,200 new parts, the 2019 Ford Figo features a more stylish exterior and interior, an array of safety technologies and a new engine promising more power and fun-of-driving.

The New Figo will be available in a simplified line-up of three variants across two fuel options and seven colour schemes. This includes a top-of-the-line Figo Blu with sporty cellular grille, new 15-inch alloys, dual tone roof, stylish blue themed interiors and a segment-first six airbags.

“As a brand, Figo has been a preferred choice of first-time car buyer thanks to the practicality and value on offer,” said Anurag Mehrotra, President and Managing Director, Ford India. “Suited for the fast-paced lifestyle of today’s customers, the 2019 Ford Figo continues to surprise on every count – be it looks, the fun of driving attributes, safety and not to miss, the most-affordable ownership experience.”

Doing duty in the new Figo will be the small, light and fuel efficient three-cylinder 1.2-litre TiVCT petrol engine, being introduced for the first time. The naturally aspirated engine generates 96 PS of peak power and 120 Nm of torque while delivering an ARAI-ratified fuel efficiency of 20.4 kmpl.

For the diesel lovers, the new Ford Figo will come with the tried and trusted 1.5-litre TDCi engine delivering 100 PS peak power, 215 Nm of torque and fuel economy of 25.5 kmpl.

Both engines in the New Figo will be paired with a five-speed manual transmission that’s almost 15 per cent lighter and helps improve fuel economy while reducing NVH. It also requires 40 per cent lesser gear oil than its predecessor.

Offering greater power of choice, the New Ford Figo will also be offered with a six-speed automatic transmission. Paired to the latest 1.5-litre petrol, three-cylinder engine, the Figo Automatic will deliver a peak power of 123 PS and fuel economy of 16.3 kmpl.

The new Figo sports a redesigned front fascia compared to its predecessor and feature a dynamic three-dimensional cellular grille. This will make the car stand apart and make a statement.

The fog lamps in the new Figo are harmoniously integrated into the front bumper and will come with a chrome and Blue touch, depending on the trim. Headlamps with a black encasing in the new Figo will deliver a sporty yet premium look while the side and rear decals in the Blu trim accentuate its formidable stance.

The top-of-the-line Figo Blu will feature premium alloys and bigger 15-inch tyres to deliver confidence and planted drive dynamics. This trim will also offer customers rain sensing wipers, automatic headlamps and electrochromic inside rear view mirror (IRVM).

With sporty blue and charcoal black interiors, the inside of new Figo will be fully equipped with several convenience features including push-button start/stop, reverse parking sensors and camera, automatic climate control, USB slots among many others.

New Ford Figo will offer a host of innovations to keep its owners, informed, entertained and safe at all times. it will continue Ford’s leadership on safety, offering standard dual airbags across the variant line-up. For those looking for greater safety, it will offer up to six airbags on top Blu edition.

Going beyond airbags, the 2019 Figo will enhance occupant safety with Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), thus helping drivers with better grip and a smooth drive. The New Figo will also enable its owners to navigate through quick turns with the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) in the automatic variant.

To keep the customers entertained and informed, the new Figo will come equipped with a 7-inch homegrown infotainment system with touchscreen and built-in navigation.

The New Ford Figo will come with a first-in-class five-year or 100,000 KM warranty, which includes 2-year factory warranty and 3-year extended warranty. The promise of quality from Ford with its offer on standard warranty coupled with lowest scheduled service and parts pricing in the segment will ensure complete peace-of-mind for customers.

Figo (colloquial Italian for “cool”) was first introduced as a brand by Ford India in 2009 and was voted the 2011 Indian Car of The Year by a panel of leading automotive editors. With over 320,000 proud owners till date, the Figo has been one of the most awarded cars ever, and among the most selling Ford products out of the one million customers in India.

Variant-wise pan India ex-showroom prices:

Ford Figo (Petrol 1.2L TiVCT)

Ford Figo (Diesel 1.5L TDCi)

India Yamaha Motor (IYM) Pvt Ltd. launched the all new MT-15 (155 cc) in India with ex-showroom prices starting at Rs. 1,36,000. The new MT-15 (155 cc) mounts a liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve, 6-speed transmission, 155cc fuel-injected engine along with Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) system on a Delta box frame.

The new Yamaha MT-15 is powered with an engine that offers 58.0 × 58.7 mm bore × stroke and a 11.6:1 compression ratio producing a maximum output of 19.3 PS (14.2 kW) at 10,000 rpm and maximum torque of 14.7 Nm (1.5 kgm) at 8,500 rpm. The new MT-15 strikes the ideal balance of agile acceleration, agile handling and advanced design and is targeted for young generation who are transitioning from lower end two wheelers and are simultaneously looking for snappy rides with maximum feel of torque and acceleration. The new Yamaha MT-15 sports 140 mm width rear tyre and 282 mm front disc brake with single-channel ABS for excellent stopping power.

Motofumi Shitara, Chairman, Yamaha Motor India group of companies commented during the launch of the new MT-15, “Today’s customers look for variety and diverse range of products. We at Yamaha will always try to introduce new biking experiences to our customers & excite them with products & services that exceed customer expectations. Yamaha will offer 3 motorcycle series in India under “The Call of the Blue” campaign, the ‘R series’, ‘FZ series’ and the new ‘MT series’. With the new trends of motorcycling in India wherein the riders want diverse experiences with speed and controls, the entry of MT-15 is inevitable. The launch of the new MT-15 will further multiply the brand’s excitement as it would entice customers in exciting, stylish and sporty motorcycling with its unique torque and agility along with design excellence and engineering.”

The evolution of the MT DNA in international market has contributed to the proud and defiant look of the new MT-15 along with the technological pursuit of the machine’s essence that is backed by minimum ground clearance of 155 mm, weight (with oil and a full fuel tank) of 138 kg, VVA system providing sharp top-end power, a bypass type thermostat for the cooling system to reduce engine warm up time and a muffler with 3-stage expansion chamber for a clear sound at high rpm. While fine-tuning the rigidity of the pivot point of the chassis that directly receives the drive force generated by the rear wheel has been made, an ideal balance of vertical, horizontal and torsional rigidity is also achieved while a box-section steel swing arm is provided for an optimal balance of strength. All of such features present the uniqueness of quick-feeling handling, eventually facilitating the new MT-15 respond exactly as the rider intends.

Triumph Motorcycles India launched the latest Tiger 800 XCA priced at Rs 15,16,700 (ex-showroom).  The Tiger 800 XCA is the newest addition to an already strong adventure line-up of Triumph in India and also to Triumph’s 80-year-old legendary bloodline which is designed to handle on and off-road challenges flawlessly.

The Tiger 800 XCA is the most advanced Tiger model ever with new technological innovations, engine enhancement, premium specification, and style updates designed specifically to deliver a perfect ride.

The significantly updated Tiger 800 XCA features over 200 chassis and engine upgrades. These are complemented by a suite of major off-road improvements that work hand-in-hand with carefully crafted on-road enhancements.

The Tiger 800 XCA represents a huge step-up in rider technology with improvements including full-colour TFT instruments, up to six riding modes, high-specification Brembo front brakes, optimised suspension configurations, handlebar-mounted switch cubes incorporating elegant backlit buttons, distinctive signature all-LED lighting, updated cruise control, enhanced chassis, and premium bodywork.

A mass-optimised 800cc Triple engine now gives more immediate power delivery and a peak power output of 95 PS. It has even more character and a lighter exhaust system with a sportier soundtrack that together transforms the new generation engine. There is a new, shorter ratio first gear to enhance off-road traction, all-road low speed responsiveness, and more immediate acceleration that gives the rider a truly thrilling feel. In addition, the new Off-Road Pro riding mode allows an advanced rider to take complete control off road.

Tiger signature styling is now even stronger on the Tiger 800 XCA. New premium bodywork includes high quality painted finishes with updated side panel designs, along with higher quality badges, graphics and detailing to deliver real presence. This also gives the Tiger a more contemporary and dynamic stance that highlights the on and off-road bias, while retaining the distinctive and instantly recognisable Tiger 800 silhouette.

Shoeb Farooq, General Manager, Triumph Motorcycles India commented: “Tiger as a brand is important and central to our product strategy in India. With more than 1000 Tigers already on the road, Triumph Tiger undoubtedly is the largest premium adventure motorcycle in India. We are proud to launch the Tiger 800 XCA today which adds to our already strong adventure offering to Indian audiences. The new Tiger 800 has undergone years of research and development and is the best adventure-ready Tiger ever built. Triumph has developed a host of major new technology and performance updates designed to enhance the new Tiger 800 XCA’s capability both on and off-road. With developments that complement the Tiger’s accessible and agile easy riding style, as well as its existing distinctive Tiger poise and presence, the new Tiger 800 XCA is built for maximum adventure – every single day. We’re sure that its technological innovations and premium styling will appeal to premium adventure enthusiasts in the country.”