MUMBAI: The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has certified Škoda Auto India’s 1.0 TSI engine to be E20 compliant. This marks Škoda among the first few OEMs to receive E20 compliance from an official body.

Speaking on the certification, Petr Janeba, Brand Director, Škoda Auto India, said: “Along with making cars that lead in driving dynamics and safety, efficiency, and sustainability have also been at the center of our product and production practices. TSI technology has been time-tested and proven for efficiency and emissions while being effectively powered. We have evolved and adapted this technology to various updates in standards and policies across the globe. The 1.0 TSI especially, with its 3-cylinder turbo configuration tuned for power and efficiency is a versatile powertrain, and the E20 certification is a testament to this. We are confident of a similar outcome when the 1.5 TSI is tested, later this year.”

The certification

The 1.0 TSI is now among the first few engines in India to receive an E20 certification by an official body. The 1.0 TSI powers the Kushaq SUV and Slavia sedan in Škoda Auto India’s line-up. The engine is mated to a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic. The 1.5 TSI powering these two cars is also undergoing tests. The results of this are tentatively slated for Q4 2024. The Indian government has made it mandatory for all cars from April 1, 2025, to be E20 compliant. The E20 fuel blend consists of 20% ethanol – made from renewable sources like corn, sugarcane, or biomass — and 80% petrol. This reduces the amount of fossil fuel per liter and emissions.

The engine

The 1.0 TSI makes 85kW of power (115ps) and 178Nm of torque and is mated to a six-speed automatic or a six-speed manual. While the engine is available across variants in the Kushaq and the Slavia, the E20-compliant engine made its debut in the recently introduced Kushaq Onyx AT and will eventually make it to every 1.0 TSI Škoda to roll off the production line from Chakan, Pune.

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PUNE: Today, Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer, introduced its BS6 Phase II range of passenger vehicles with RDE and E20-compliant engines. Going beyond compliance, Tata Motors has refreshed its portfolio across powertrain options of Petrol, Diesel & CNG with new features which will deliver enhanced safety, drivability, comfort & convenience. With this portfolio, the Company has also increased its standard warranty of 2 Years / 75,000 km to 3 Years / 1 lakh km across the range, offering a hassle-free ownership experience. The company also announced the arrival of its new range of RED #DARK SUVs, a more upmarket rendition of India’s no. 1 SUV – the Nexon, the company’s premium SUV – the Harrier, and its flagship SUV – the Safari.

Upgrades on Tiago, Tigor, Altroz, Punch, and Nexon

Performance Upgrades

The low-end drivability of the Altroz and Punch have been enhanced such that they offer a much smoother experience in lower gears. Reinforcing the trust in diesel engines and offering multiple choices to its customers, the company has upgraded the Revotorq diesel engines for both Altroz and Nexon. Additionally, the Nexon Diesel engine has been re-tuned to deliver better performance.

Additionally, in line with customer expectations, the new range boasts of a more serene in-cabin experience that has been elevated with a Quieter Cabin, Lower NVH, and new features designed to make driving more comfortable, safer, and enjoyable.

Enhanced Peace of Mind

As a reflection of confidence in the quality of its products, superior technology, and providing customers with a relaxed ownership experience, Tata Motors has increased its standard warranty from 2 Years / 75000 km to 3 Years / 1 Lakh km**.

Furthermore, the new RDE-compliant engines are more responsive and have been tuned such that they offer more efficiency to the customers. Upto 2.40 KMPL across the range has increased mileage.

Altroz and Punch get Idle Stop Start as standard, while Tiago and Tigor get TPMS, both features ensuring better on-road mileage for all the models.

Feature upgrade on Harrier & Safari:

OMEGARC siblings, Harrier & Safari are further made irresistible with the more premium features. They now come with an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), aimed to be an intuitive driving technology, which is built to take on any surprises while driving and enhances road safety by reducing the impact of potential accidents. The safety features include Autonomous Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Warning, Traffic Sign Warning, High Beam Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Detection, Lane Change Alert, Door Open Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and Rear Collision Warning.

Top-of-the-line advanced upgrades such as 26.03 cms HARMAN Touchscreen infotainment, 360° Surround View System, 200+ Voice commands in 6 languages, 6 Way powered Driver seats with Memory and Welcome function, and 17.78 cms Digital TFT Instrument Cluster to name a few. Furthermore, the Safari amps a bit higher by pleasing its customers with add-ons such as the 4-way powered Co-Driver seats with electric Boss mode and Majestic sunroof with mood lighting.

Introducing RED #DARK Range

Harrier and Safari RED #DARK comes with all the new features and ADAS introduced today. Additionally, they flaunt Bold Oberon Black exteriors, Piano Black Grille with Zircon Red accents, R18 Charcoal Black Alloys with Red Calipers along with the RED #DARK logo on the fenders. The interiors are further accentuated with an exquisite Carnelian Red Interior theme which comes alive with the Carnelian Red Leatherette seats with diamond style quilting, complimenting grab handles on doors and central console, RED #DARK logo on the headrest, Steel black front dashboard design and Piano black accents on steering wheel, console, and doors.

Nexon RED #DARK flaunts Bold Oberon Black body color with interesting elements like Zircon red inserts in the front grille, the RED #DARK logo on the fenders in red color along with R16 Blackstone alloy wheels. The interior elaborates the whole feel with its Carnelian Red theme, Leatherette seats, steel black front dashboard design, and red accents on the steering wheel, console, and doors.

Launched at an attractive price point, the new BS6 Phase II portfolio, featuring the RED #DARK range can now be experienced and booked from the nearest authorized Tata Motors dealership.

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