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MG Hector Tomahawk EV spied undisguised ahead of August 26 launch

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MG Hector Tomahawk EV spied undisguised ahead of August 26 launch
MG Hector Tomahawk EV

JSW MG’s upcoming Hector Tomahawk has been spied undisguised on our roads ahead of its launch. The new model will be the first in the brand’s portfolio to be underpinned by the ADAPT (Advanced Drive Architecture Platform Technology) platform. The carmaker has teased the SUV previously, giving a glimpse of its design details and its 7-seat capacity.

  1. Hector Tomahawk to slot above the Hector in MG’s portfolio. 
  2. Likely to be powered by a 69.2kWh battery pack.
  3. Expected to be priced between Rs 18 lakh and Rs 25 lakh.

JSW MG Hector Tomahawk EV: What was spied?

The undisguised test mule that was spied hinted at the Hector Tomahawk’s final design. The front end comes with LED headlamps with dual LED DRLs connected by a black trim that has two silver strips and the MG badge at the centre. Being an EV, it gets a blanked-off grille, with a rectangular air inlet lower down. The front bumper has a dual-tone design, with vertical air curtains on its sides. The bonnet has subtle ridges, while the car is finished in an olive green shade with a black roof and rails. 

In profile, the sides look clean with chrome door handles, and the window line, finished in chrome, gets an upward kink at the back. Additionally, there’s plenty of black cladding for the squared-off wheel arches and door sills extending toward the rear bumper. The large alloy wheels were spotted with a dual-tone design. While the rear end was not spotted, it will likely come with wraparound tail-lamps and a dual-tone finish for the bumper.  

JSW MG Hector Tomahawk EV: What to expect

The JSW MG Hector Tomahawk is based on the Wuling Eksion that’s sold in the Indonesian market. The former is expected to retain the latter’s dimensions of 4,745mm in length, 1,850mm in width, 1,755mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2,810mm.  A previous teaser of the model confirmed a beige colour theme for the Hector Tomahawk’s cabin. While the dashboard is yet to be revealed, it is expected to retain the Eksion’s minimalistic layout. This includes screens for the driver’s display and infotainment system, a two-spoke steering wheel and a centre console with cupholders and storage spaces. 

MG is yet to confirm the feature list it is expected to come with a powered tailgate, leatherette upholstery, powered and ventilated front seats, a 12.8-inch touch-infotainment head unit, an 8.8-inch digital driver’s display, a 50-watt wireless charger, automatic climate control with AC vents for the second and third rows, a 360-degree camera system, an electronic parking brake, six airbags, and an ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) suite.

While exact powertrain specs of the Hector Tomahawk EV remain under wraps, the Eksion, for reference, is powered by a 69.2kWh LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery pack with a CLTC (China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle) range of up to 530km. The battery is paired with a front-mounted motor delivering 201hp and 310Nm, and has a 160kph top speed.

As far as price is concerned, the MG Hector Tomahawk EV is expected to be priced between Rs 18 lakh and Rs 25 lakh. It will take on the likes of the Mahindra XEV 9S and the Kia Carens Clavis EV.

All prices are ex-showroom, India

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नई Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 भारत में लॉन्च, कीमत और नए फीचर्स ने खींचा ध्यान

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Royal Enfield ने भारत में अपनी अपडेटेड Continental GT 650 लॉन्च कर दी है। कंपनी ने इस बाइक के डिजाइन और फीचर्स में कुछ छोटे बदलाव किए हैं, जबकि इसके इंजन और बाकी मुख्य मैकेनिकल चीजों में कोई बड़ा बदलाव नहीं किया है। वहीं, इसकी कीमत कलर और स्पेसिफिकेशन के आधार पर 3.58 लाख रुपये से शुरू होकर 3.88 लाख रुपये (एक्स-शोरूम) तक जाती है।

बता दें कि अपडेटेड Continental GT 650 को चार कलर ऑप्शन में पेश किया गया है। Rocker Red वेरिएंट, जिसमें अब ब्लैक फिनिश वाला इंजन, एग्जॉस्ट और कास्ट-अलॉय व्हील मिलते हैं। इसकी कीमत 3.58 लाख रुपये है। वहीं, British Racing Green की कीमत भी 3.58 लाख रुपये है। इसमें पॉलिश्ड इंजन और स्पोक व्हील दिए गए हैं।

ब्लैक-आउट इंजन और कास्ट-अलॉय व्हील्स वाले Apex Grey की कीमत 3.81 लाख रुपये है, जबकि पॉलिश्ड इंजन और स्पोक व्हील्स वाले मिस्टर क्लीन वेरिएंट की कीमत सबसे ज्यादा, यानी 3.88 लाख रुपये है। ये सभी कीमतें एक्स-शोरूम हैं।

2026 Continental GT 650 में अब ब्लैक कलर का इंस्ट्रूमेंट काउल और नए LED इंडिकेटर्स दिए गए हैं। इसके अलावा, बाइक में USB Type-C फास्ट चार्जिंग पोर्ट भी जोड़ा गया है। इससे राइडर सफर के दौरान स्मार्टफोन और दूसरे डिवाइस आसानी से चार्ज कर सकेंगे।

वहीं, Rocker Red वेरिएंट में अब ब्लैक फिनिश वाला इंजन, एग्जॉस्ट और कास्ट-अलॉय व्हील दिए गए हैं। पहले यह सेटअप सिर्फ Apex Grey कलर में मिलता था। इस बदलाव के बाद British Racing Green और Mr Clean ही ऐसे वेरिएंट हैं, जिनमें स्पोक व्हील और पॉलिश्ड इंजन फिनिश दी गई है।

ये अपडेट मुख्य रूप से दिखावट से जुड़े हैं और इनसे मोटरसाइकिल के बेसिक डिजाइन या राइडिंग के अनुभव में कोई बदलाव नहीं आता है। मैकेनिकल तौर पर Continental GT 650 में कोई बदलाव नहीं किया गया है। इसमें अभी भी 648cc का एयर- और ऑयल-कूल्ड पैरेलल-ट्विन इंजन लगा है, जो 47hp की पावर और 52.3Nm का टॉर्क देता है। पावर को पिछले पहिये तक पहुंचाने के लिए छह-स्पीड गियरबॉक्स का इस्तेमाल किया गया है।

Royal Enfield की लाइनअप में Continental GT 650 की अपनी अलग पहचान है। यह बाइक क्लासिक कैफे रेसर लुक के साथ मॉडर्न और भरोसेमंद तकनीक का कॉम्बिनेशन देती है।

USB Type-C चार्जिंग पोर्ट और डिजाइन में किए गए छोटे बदलाव इसे मिड-वेट परफॉर्मेंस बाइक सेगमेंट में और बेहतर बनाए रखने में मदद करेंगे। वहीं, Royal Enfield आने वाले समय में ज्यादा बड़े इंजन वाली बाइक्स भी पेश करने की तैयारी कर रही है।

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क्या आप नई इलेक्ट्रिक SUV लेने का प्लान बना रहे हैं? अगर हां, तो इस खबर को आपको जरूर पढ़ना चाहिए। दरअसल, Mahindra & Mahindra ने आज BE 6 Sporteq को भारत में लॉन्च कर दिया है। यह कंपनी की BE 6 इलेक्ट्रिक SUV पर आधारित नई सीरीज है। इसकी शुरुआती कीमत 19.45 लाख रुपये (एक्स-शोरूम) है और इसमें बैटरी की कीमत भी शामिल है।

कंपनी ने इसे Battery as a Service (BaaS) मॉडल के साथ भी पेश किया है। इस मॉडल में BE 6 Sporteq की शुरुआती कीमत 11.45 लाख रुपये (एक्स-शोरूम) है। इसके अलावा बैटरी इस्तेमाल करने के लिए 3.75 रुपये प्रति किलोमीटर का चार्ज देना होगा।

BaaS मॉडल में 3.75 रुपये प्रति किलोमीटर का बैटरी चार्ज रोजाना करीब 60 किलोमीटर की ड्राइविंग को ध्यान में रखकर तय किया गया है। बता दें कि BE 6 Sporteq की डिलीवरी 26 अगस्त 2026 से शुरू होगी।

इस नई सीरीज को आप 8 वेरिएंट में खरीद सकते हैं — One, Two, Three, Three+, Four, FE (फ्रीडम एडिशन), FE Four और लॉन्च एडिशन। ग्राहक अपनी जरूरत और वेरिएंट के हिसाब से 59kWh, 70kWh और 79kWh बैटरी पैक में से चुन सकते हैं।

Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq की कीमतें

59 kWh बैटरी वाले BE 6 Sporteq One ​​की कीमत BaaS के तहत ₹11.45 लाख और बैटरी के साथ ₹19.45 लाख है। Two वेरिएंट की कीमत BaaS के तहत ₹12.95 लाख और 59 kWh बैटरी के साथ ₹20.95 लाख है।

Three वेरिएंट की कीमत 59 kWh बैटरी के साथ ₹21.95 लाख और 70 kWh यूनिट के साथ ₹22.95 लाख है। वहीं, Three+ की कीमत 70 kWh बैटरी के साथ ₹23.95 लाख और 79 kWh बैटरी के साथ ₹24.95 लाख है।

इसके अलावा, Four और ‘लॉन्च एडिशन’ (Launch Edition), दोनों ही 79 kWh बैटरी के साथ आते हैं और इनकी कीमत 26.95 लाख रुपये है। FE की कीमत 24.45 लाख रुपये है, जबकि FE फोर की कीमत 26.95 लाख रुपये है। फॉर्मूला E से प्रेरित इन दोनों ही वेरिएंट्स में 79 kWh की बैटरी का इस्तेमाल किया गया है।

ये सभी कीमतें एक्स-शोरूम हैं और इनमें वॉल चार्जर और उसके इंस्टॉलेशन का खर्च शामिल नहीं है।

तीन-स्क्रीन वाला डिजिटल कॉकपिट

Mahindra ने BE 6 Sporteq सीरीज को 12 एक्सटीरियर कलर ऑप्शन में पेश किया है। इनमें चार नए कलर भी शामिल हैं—Rosso Impulso, Ruby Velvet, Graphite Storm और Firestorm Orange Satin।

Two वेरिएंट से आगे के सभी मॉडल में तीन-स्क्रीन वाला कोस्ट-टू-कोस्ट डिजिटल कॉकपिट दिया गया है। हालांकि, Formula E से प्रेरित Freedom Edition खरीदने वाले ग्राहकों को पहले वाला दो-स्क्रीन कॉकपिट और खास ‘हेलो डिजाइन’ मिलेगा।

Sporteq रेंज में छह नए टेक्नोलॉजी सुइट्स भी पेश किए गए हैं — TEQ_Talk, TEQ_Play, TEQ_Drive, TEQ_Me, TEQ_Secure और TEQ_xting। ये सभी MAIA (महिंद्रा का आर्टिफिशियल इंटेलिजेंस आर्किटेक्चर) पर आधारित हैं, जो कंपनी की ‘सॉफ्टवेयर-डिफाइंड व्हीकल’ स्ट्रैटेजी का आधार है।

Google Gemini-पावर्ड वॉइस असिस्टेंट

TEQ_Talk को Google Gemini के साथ बनाया गया है और इसमें 17 खास AI एजेंट का इस्तेमाल किया गया है। Mahindra के अनुसार, यह सिस्टम 100 से ज्यादा मुख्य फंक्शन और 48 एप्लीकेशन को सपोर्ट करता है, जिनमें गाड़ी के कंट्रोल, नेविगेशन, म्यूजिक और न्यूज शामिल हैं।

TEQ_Play में एंटरटेनमेंट फीचर जैसे कि कराओके, ‘ब्रिंग-योर-ओन-डिवाइस’ (BYOD) मोड वाला इन-कार गेमिंग सुइट, प्राइवेट ऑडियो, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos और GrooveMe Party शामिल हैं। Mahindra का दावा है कि भारत में ऑटोमोटिव बनाने वाली कंपनियों में कराओके फ़ीचर और BYOD मोड में गेमिंग की सुविधा सबसे पहले इसी में दी गई है।

TEQ_Drive में परफॉर्मेंस से जुड़े फंक्शन जैसे कस्टम ड्राइव मोड, ड्रिफ़्ट मोड, ट्राइब ड्राइव, रिवाइव और रिवाइव SOS शामिल हैं। Formula E Freedom Edition में एक अतिरिक्त ‘एक्सेलरेशन बूस्ट’ फंक्शन भी मिलता है।

TEQ_Me में ऑटोमैटिक डिटेक्शन वाले यूजर प्रोफाइल की सुविधा है, जबकि TEQ_xting मालिकों को टेलगेट के लिए पर्सनलाइज्ड मैसेज बनाने की सुविधा देता है।

TEQ_Secure में Secure360 Pro शामिल है, जो ऑडियो रिले और घुसपैठ की चेतावनी (intrusion alert) के साथ लाइव व्यू देता है। इसमें iPhone, Apple Watch, Android और Samsung स्मार्टफोन के साथ-साथ NFC की-कार्ड के ज़रिए NFC और डिजिटल कार-की का सपोर्ट भी मिलता है।

महिंद्रा का दावा है कि वह पहली भारतीय ऑटोमोटिव कंपनी है जो कई डिवाइस इकोसिस्टम में ‘कार कनेक्टिविटी कंसोर्टियम’ (CCC) के नियमों के मुताबिक Digital Car-Key फंक्शनैलिटी देती है। इस सुइट में तीसरी स्क्रीन के लिए पैरेंटल लॉक भी शामिल है।.

मौजूदा महिंद्रा इलेक्ट्रिक SUV में अपडेट्स आएंगे

महिंद्रा ने कहा कि Sporteq सीरीज के साथ पेश की गई सभी नई टेक्नोलॉजी और सॉफ्टवेयर फीचर्स को मौजूदा BE 6, XEV 9e और XEV 9S गाड़ियों में धीरे-धीरे लाया जाएगा, हालांकि उपलब्ध फीचर्स मॉडल और वैरिएंट के हिसाब से अलग-अलग होंगे। यह रोलआउट जनवरी 2027 से चरणों में शुरू होगा।

Mahindra & Mahindra के ऑटोमोटिव बिजनेस के प्रेसिडेंट और महिंद्रा इलेक्ट्रिक ऑटोमोबाइल लिमिटेड के मैनेजिंग डायरेक्टर, आर वेलुसामी ने कहा, “इलेक्ट्रिक मोबिलिटी एक नए दौर में प्रवेश कर रही है। ग्राहक अब EV को सिर्फ उसकी रेंज या तेजी (एक्सेलरेशन) से नहीं आंकते हैं। वे उम्मीद करते हैं कि यह अपनी पूरी लाइफ-साइकिल के दौरान ज्यादा स्मार्ट, ज्यादा पर्सनल और ज्यादा काबिल बने। Sporteq इसी बदलाव को दिखाता है। MAIA से पावर्ड, यह AI, पर्सनलाइजेशन, परफॉर्मेंस और एंटरटेनमेंट को इस तरह से एक साथ लाता है कि हर सफर ज्यादा आसान और बेहतर (इंट्यूटिव) बन जाता है।”

लॉन्च एडिशन और फॉर्मूला E फ्रीडम एडिशन

रेंज के टॉप मॉडल के तौर पर BE 6 Sporteq Launch Edition को खास Graphite Storm एक्सटीरियर फिनिश के साथ पेश किया गया है। इसके केबिन में Racing Tan कलर की पूरी लेदर जैसी फिनिश वाली सीटें और इंटीरियर दिया गया है।

वहीं, Formula E Freedom Edition का डिजाइन Mahindra Racing के Formula E रेसिंग प्रोग्राम से प्रेरित है। इसमें BE 6 के पुराने हेडलैंप डिजाइन को बरकरार रखा गया है। इसके अलावा, कार में तिरंगे वाले एक्सटीरियर एक्सेंट, सैटिन पेंट ऑप्शन और नया Rosso Impulso कलर मिलता है।

इसके केबिन में Black और Firestorm Orange थीम दी गई है। साथ ही इसमें दो-स्क्रीन डिजिटल कॉकपिट और कंपनी का खास Halo डिजाइन मिलता है।

Acceleration Boost फीचर की मदद से Formula E Freedom Edition महज 6.44 सेकंड में 0 से 100 किमी/घंटा की रफ्तार पकड़ सकती है। यह कंपनी द्वारा बताया गया दावा किया गया आंकड़ा है।

यह भी पढ़ें: ₹7 लाख से शुरू होती हैं ये ऑटोमैटिक कारें, मिलेगा 25 kmpl का माइलेज और 6 एयरबैग

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Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq front quarter static

Mahindra has launched the 2026 BE 6 with a new Sporteq moniker, priced from Rs 19.45 lakh to Rs 26.95 lakh (ex-showroom). It is available with three battery options: 59kWh, 70kWh and 79kWh, all paired with a single rear-mounted motor and offering a claimed range of up to 683km. The BE 6 Sporteq retains its distinctive coupe-SUV silhouette but gets a redesigned dashboard with a triple-screen setup, including a dedicated display for the front passenger. A sportier version is also available as the Formula E Freedom Edition, which gets a black-and-orange cabin and tricolour decals. Unlike the previous Formula E edition, however, it retains the standard BE 6’s projector LED headlights and C-shaped taillights.

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Which variant of the Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq should you buy?

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Which variant of the Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq should you buy?
Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq variants and features explained

Mahindra has rejigged the line-up of its entry-level born-electric SUV, the BE 6, and added a ‘Sporteq’ suffix to its name. The BE 6 Sporteq also gets some additional features, a new 70kWh battery option, and more. Let’s take an in-depth look at the BE 6 Sporteq line-up.

Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq price and powertrains

Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq price list* (Rs, lakh)

 59kWh70kWh79kWh
One19.45––
Two20.95––
Three21.9522.95–
Three+–23.9524.95
Four / Launch Edition––26.95
FE––24.45
FE Four––26.95

*Exclusive of home charger and installation costs.

Pricing for the BE 6 Sporteq starts at Rs 19.45 lakh – a Rs 85,000 increase over the outgoing BE 6 – climbing all the way up to Rs 26.95 lakh. Seven BE 6 Sporteq variants are on offer, namely One, Two, Three, Three+, Four, FE, and FE Four. The ‘FE’ trims refer to the BE 6 Sporteq Formula E Freedom Edition, which gets sportier cosmetic tweaks. There’s a Launch Edition of the BE 6 Sporteq too, which is based on the top-spec Four variant and comes with unique exterior and interior finishes.

BaaS now available

Mahindra has also joined the BaaS (battery-as-a-service) bandwagon with the BE 6 Sporteq. With BaaS opted, the price of the lower-spec One and Two variants drops to Rs 11.45 lakh and Rs 12.95 lakh, respectively – a reduction of Rs 8 lakh – and the battery rental fee is pegged at Rs 3.75/km. BaaS pricing for other BE 6 Sporteq variants is yet to be revealed.

Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq powertrain details

 59kWh70kWh79kWh
Motor setupRearRearRear
Power (hp)231245286
Torque (Nm)380380380
Drive layoutRWDRWDRWD
MIDC-claimed range (km)548651683
10-100 percent 7.2kW AC charging (hrs)8.710.211.7
10-100 percent 11.2kW AC charging (hrs)678
20-80 percent DC charging time (mins)20 (120kW)20 (160kW)20 (180kW)

The BE 6 Sporteq retains the 59kWh and 79kWh battery options of the prior model, but adds the 70kWh pack that was introduced with the Mahindra XEV 9S. As before, all batteries are wired up to a single 380Nm rear-mounted (RWD) motor, outputting 231hp in 59kWh guise, 245hp in 70kWh spec, and 286hp in the 79kWh variants. MIDC-certified range stands at 548km, 651km, and 683km, respectively. All three batteries support 11.2kW and 7.2kW AC charging, while DC charging support is capped at 120kW for the 59kWh, 160kW for the 70kWh, and 180kW for the 79kWh units.

Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq colour options

Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq Formula E Freedom Edition in Rosso Impulso.

Seven exterior colours are available for the standard BE 6 Sporteq, specifically Deep Forest, Desert Myst, Everest White, Firestorm Orange, Ruby Velvet (new addition), Stealth Black, and Tango Red. The FE variants get an exclusive Rosso Impulso finish, but can’t be had with the Deep Forest, Desert Myst, Tango Red, and Ruby Velvet option. Meanwhile, the BE 6 Sporteq Launch Edition comes finished solely in Graphite Storm.

A total of four colour schemes are on offer for the cabin. The base BE Sporteq One variant gets a Sage Green and Grey interior finish, while the Two, Three, Three+, and Four variants are finished in Racing Tan and Black. FE variants offer a unique Black and Firestorm Orange colour scheme, while the Launch Edition gets a Racing Tan finish (pictured).

Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq variant-wise features

One

Battery options: 59kWh

  • 6 airbags
  • Rear-view camera with parking sensors
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Tyre inflator
  • Front and rear disc brakes
  • Rain-sensing wipers
  • ESP
  • Brake-by-wire technology
  • Electronic brake booster
  • Driver drowsiness detection system
  • Electronic parking brake
  • LED headlamps with DRLs
  • Automatic headlamps
  • Illuminated Mahindra emblems
  • LED tail-lamps
  • Height-adjustable driver’s seat
  • Push-button start/stop
  • Tilt and telescopic steering
  • 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen
  • 12.3-inch digital driver’s display
  • Halo loop dashboard design
  • Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
  • Steering wheel with physical controls and illuminated Mahindra logo
  • Automatic climate control
  • Rear AC vents
  • PawPal, Keep, CampMe, and Valet modes
  • Charge scheduling function
  • Drive modes: Default, Range, Everyday, Race, Custom, Snow
  • Drift Mode
  • Revive emergency function (grants extra range at 0 percent battery to reach charging station)
  • Multi-level regenerative braking
  • Frequency-dependent dampers
  • Cruise control
  • Virtual engine sounds
  • Connected car tech
  • Tribe Drive function to keep track of friends/family while on road trips
  • 6-speaker sound system
  • OTA software updates
  • Cabin pre-cooling function
  • Electrically adjustable ORVMs with indicators
  • Three Type-C USB ports (15W and 65W up front, 65W rear)
  • Rear demister
  • Cooled console storage
  • 60:40 split second-row seats with two-step recline
  • Second-row armrest

Two

Battery options: 59kWh

Features over One

  • 16-speaker Harman Kardon sound system with Dolby Atmos
  • Digital Key and NFC card support
  • 12.3-inch passenger screen (triple-display setup)
  • Parental lock for passenger screen
  • Horizontal dashboard layout
  • Leatherette-wrapped instrument panel and door trims
  • Leatherette steering wheel
  • Leatherette gear selector
  • 540-degree camera (360 degrees + underfloor view)
  • Manual drive-video recording
  • TPMS with individual tyre monitoring
  • Front parking sensors
  • User profiles with automatic detection
  • Dual-zone climate control
  • Auto-dimming IRVM
  • Auto defogger
  • Wireless charging pad

Three / FE

Battery options: 59kWh, 70kWh, 79kWh

Features over Two

  • Fixed panoramic glass roof
  • LED DRLs with welcome/goodbye animations
  • Sequential front and rear indicators
  • Additional Type-C USB port in second row
  • Acoustic-laminated door glass
  • 6-way powered driver’s seat with memory (Three only)
  • Ventilated front seats (Three only)
  • ORVM reverse auto-dip function (Three only)
  • Adaptive suspension (FE only)
  • Dual 12.3-inch screens with halo dashboard (FE only)
  • Unique virtual engine sounds (FE only)
  • Carpet lamps  (FE only)

Three+

Battery options: 70kWh, 79kWh

Features over Three

  • Auto regen function
  • C-shaped front LED DRLs with animation
  • Front fog lamps
  • C-shaped LED tail lamps
  • Personalised messaging and animations in rear light bar
  • Cornering lamps
  • Auto Booster lamps
  • Passive keyless entry
  • Flush door handles
  • Powered tailgate with gesture control
  • Music and light show function
  • Ambient lighting
  • Carpet lamps
  • Level 2 ADAS (1 radar, 1 camera)
  • Second front wireless charging pad
  • Parcel shelf

Four / FE Four

Battery options: 79kWh

Features over Three+

  • Adaptive suspension
  • Knee airbag (7 airbags total)
  • Google Gemini integration in infotainment system
  • Gaming and karaoke suites
  • Private audio function (routes infotainment audio to Bluetooth device)
  • Dolby Vision
  • Heads-up display
  • Auto park assist
  • Cabin air purifier
  • Ambient lighting elements in panoramic glass roof
  • Level 2+ ADAS (5 radars, 1 camera)
  • Dashcam function with Intrusion Alert
  • Approach and walk-away lock/unlock
  • One-touch auto up/down driver window
  • Touch-capacitive start/stop button (FE Four only)
  • Touch-capacitive virtual engine sound button (FE Four only)
  • Dual 12.3-inch displays with halo dashboard (FE Four only)

Which Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq variant should you buy?

Three is our value pick

The BE 6 Sporteq Three variant offers the best value and most choice in the line-up. It gets all the crucial safety kit from the One and Two varants, you can choose from all three battery options, and the sportier-looking FE variant is available as an alternative too. Moreover, the BE 6 Sporteq Three packs nice-to-have goodies like a triple-screen setup, panoramic glass roof, ventilated front seats, a powered driver’s seat, welcome/goodbye sequences for the DRLs, and more.

All prices are ex-showroom, India.

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Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq launched at Rs 19.45 lakh

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Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq launched at Rs 19.45 lakh
Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq

Mahindra has launched the BE 6 Sporteq at a starting price of Rs 19.45 lakh (ex-showroom). Positioned as the new flagship variant in the BE 6 range, the Sporteq brings a redesigned dashboard, a new triple-screen layout, new connected features and fresh interior trim, while retaining the existing powertrain options. The standard BE 6 is currently priced between Rs 18.90 lakh and Rs 26.90 lakh (ex-showroom), with the Sporteq commanding a premium.

  1. Triple 12.3-inch screen layout and redesigned dashboard
  2. No mechanical changes over the standard BE 6
  3. New TEQ software features including Google Gemini integration

Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq exterior

On the outside, the Sporteq retains the BE 6’s coupe-SUV styling, including the LED lighting, sharp body creases, flush-fitting door handles and 20-inch alloy wheels. The primary changes on the Sporteq launch edition are a ‘Sporteq’ badge and a new Graphite Storm paint shade. 

Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq interior and features

The biggest changes are inside the cabin. The Sporteq replaces the standard dual-screen setup with three 12.3-inch displays, similar to the layout seen on the XEV 9e and XEV9s. It also gets a redesigned dashboard that replaces the earlier halo-like loop around the driver with a cleaner horizontal layout.

The new dashboard improves access to the wireless charging pad and USB Type-C ports, while also creating additional storage space. The Sporteq also introduces a black-and-tan cabin theme, with revised upholstery and dashboard trim.

The BE 6 SportEQ builds on the regular BE 6’s equipment list while adding a number of new connected and software-based features. Mahindra has introduced six new “TEQ” technology suites, bringing features centred around personalisation, connectivity and vehicle functions.

New additions include TEQ_Me, which automatically recognises the driver and loads a personalised user profile, TEQ_Talk with Google Gemini integration, and TEQ_xting, which allows owners to display personalised messages on the rear tailgate display.

The SUV also gets TEQ_Drive, which adds features such as a custom drive mode, Tribe Drive, Drift Mode, Acceleration Boost and the new Revive SOS function. Mahindra says Revive SOS can provide enough energy to drive up to 13km to the nearest charging station after the battery reaches zero percent. The feature can be used up to five times over the battery’s lifetime.

Apart from these Sporteq-specific updates, the SUV continues to offer features such as a panoramic glass roof, Harman Kardon audio system, ventilated front seats, dual-zone climate control, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, connected car technology, a 360-degree camera, ADAS and multiple drive modes.

Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq powertrain

The BE 6 Sporteq continues with Mahindra’s existing electric powertrain. It is offered with 59kWh and 79kWh battery packs paired with a rear-mounted electric motor producing up to 286hp and 380Nm. The larger battery pack delivers a claimed MIDC range of up to 682km.

Charging options and performance figures remain unchanged from the standard BE 6.

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Mahindra BE 6 Formula E Freedom Edition revealed

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Mahindra BE 6 Formula E Freedom Edition revealed
Mahindra BE 6 Formula E Freedom Edition

Mahindra has unveiled a new Freedom Edition of the BE 6 Formula E. This version debuts less than a year after the prior BE 6 Formula E edition went on sale, and notably eschews its more aggressive styling cues in favour of the standard BE 6’s design, along with a few unique touches.

Mahindra BE 6 Formula E Freedom Edition exterior and interior

As noted previously, the BE 6 Formula E Freedom Edition no longer sports the previous version’s slim front and rear DRLs, circular LED headlamps, and chunkier bumpers. Instead, it looks quite similar to the standard BE 6, with C-shaped front and rear DRLs and sleeker bumpers. That said, the Freedom edition retains ‘Formula E’ badging on the front fenders, and additionally gets a new Rosso Impulso colour option and tri-colour decals peppered across the bodywork.

Inside, the BE 6 Formula E Freedom Edition features no changes to the overall layout, but gets special touches like a Firestorm Orange colour scheme, leatherette and suede upholstery, a ‘Formula E Freedom Edition’ plaque, Formula E decals on the panoramic glass roof, and more. Notably, the updated Formula Edition continues to sport the halo-like loop on the dashboard that separates the driver and co-driver, instead of the more conventional layout seen in the BE 6 Sporteq. That also means it comes with dual 12.3-inch screens, not a triple-screen setup.

Coming to creature comforts, the BE 6 Formula E Freedom Edition packs a 16-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, dual-zone climate control, a wireless charging pad, dual-zone climate control, ambient lighting, and more. It gets a 540-degree camera (360 degrees + underfloor view) as well, which neither the standard BE 6 nor the prior Formula E were offered with.

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How different is the Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler from the Scorpio N?

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How different is the Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler from the Scorpio N?
Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler vs Scorpio N

Mahindra has introduced the Scorpio Lifestyler pickup truck for the Indian market. It utilises the same ladder-frame architecture that underpins the Scorpio N, its three-row SUV stablemate. While the rugged UV maker is no stranger to making pickup trucks, the Scorpio Lifestyler, however, is its first shot at the lifestyle pickup truck segment, which is growing in popularity. In this article, we take a deep dive into the differences between the Scorpio Lifestyler and its three-row SUV counterpart. 

Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler vs Scorpio N: Exterior design

Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler front quarter static
Mahindra Scorpio N front quarter static
 

At the front end, the Scorpio N gets two-pod LED headlamps with scorpion tail-shaped LED DRLs positioned on the bumper, surrounding the fog lamps. It also gets a hexagonal grille with six vertical slats in chrome, a chrome strip at the top of the grille, a honeycomb pattern for the air intakes, and a faux silver skid plate. 

The Scorpio Lifestyler, on the other hand, has slightly slimmer headlamps with L-shaped DRLs, a gloss black grille with Scorpio branding at the top, and segmented chrome slats with orange accents. It also gets a boxier design for its bumper, with a chequered section in the centre.

Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler alloy wheels
Mahindra Scorpio N alloy wheels
 

The biggest difference between the Scorpio Lifestyler and the Scorpio N is undoubtedly their body styles. In profile, the Scorpio Lifestyler comes with chunkier cladding for the wheel arches and lower sides of the doors. It also gets a different design for the dual-tone alloy wheels. A commonality between the two is functional roof rails. Although Mahindra has not revealed any specs as of yet, the Lifestyler can be expected to have a longer wheelbase than the Scorpio N to accommodate the rear load bed. Another important detail is that the glasshouse is quite different on both models, with the Lifestyler featuring a distinct upward kink for the rear windows.

At the rear, the Scorpio N gets vertically oriented LED tail-lamps, while the Scorpio Lifestyler gets smaller rectangular LED tail-lamps with C-shaped signatures. Moreover, while the Scorpio N has the Mahindra twin peaks logo along with Scorpio N branding, the Scorpio Lifestyler comes with large ‘Mahindra Lifestyler’ lettering on the tailgate. Lower down, it gets a rugged black bumper with square design elements, while the Scorpio N has a simpler bumper design. 

Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler rear quarter static
Mahindra Scorpio N rear quarter tracking
 

Unlike the Mahindra Scorpio N, the Scorpio Lifestyler is available in different editions, namely Reef, Valley, and Trail. Depending on the edition chosen, you get slightly different liveries and unique accessories for its exterior, like a roof rack or snorkel.

Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler vs Scorpio N: interior design

Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler Pickup interior
Mahindra Scorpio N interior
 

On the inside, the Scorpio Lifestyler receives a revised cabin layout over the Scorpio N. While the latter gets a horizontal infotainment screen and aircon vents, the former gets a larger vertical screen and aircon vents. The steering wheel of the Scorpio Lifestyler also sports a flat-bottom design with unique switchgear over the circular steering wheel in the Scorpio N. Both models come with a digital driver’s display, but the Scorpio N features a traditional instrument binnacle, while the Lifestyler does without it. While the Scorpio Lifestyler has a single pane sunroof, the Scorpio N gets a larger panoramic unit. Another difference is that the Scorpio N has a lot more physical switchgear than the Lifestyler and also a more premium interior with leatherette trim on the dashboard, while the latter gets a more rugged dashboard layout.

Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler vs Scorpio N: Powertrains 

Mahindra has not revealed detailed specifications of the Scorpio Lifestyler yet, but at the unveiling of the original Global Pik Up concept, the brand had indicated that powertrain options would be shared with the Scorpio N SUV. That means Mahindra’s venerable 2.0-litre turbo-petrol and 2.2-litre diesel engines can be expected to power the new Scorpio Lifestyler. Both engines are expected to come with a 6-speed manual and automatic gearbox, and it will also come with 4WD and shift-on-the-fly capability, along with drive modes for Normal, Grass-Gravel-Snow, Mud-Rut and Sand. Mahindra could, however, tune the engine differently for the pickup truck, so the final specs remain to be seen.

Mahindra has done a commendable job in differentiating the Scorpio Lifestyler from its SUV counterpart even though both models share their underpinnings. It’s not just different on the outside, but the interior, too, looks far more feature-rich and premium despite its rugged appeal. This will now be the third model in the Scorpio range, adding to the previous-gen Classic and the N SUV models.