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Mahindra launches the Alturas G4, a luxury SUV to redefine the high-end SUV segment
Mahindra launches the Alturas G4, a luxury SUV to redefine the high-end SUV segment
Attractive launch price starting at Rs. 26.95 lacs for 2WD (ex-showroom) across India
Synopsis
Bold & Imposing design with chrome front grille, HID headlamps with LED DRLs, 45.72 cm (18”) diamond cut alloy wheels, LED fog lamps with cornering lamps, LED tail lamps and dual tone roof rails
Luxurious tan and black interiors with quilted Nappa leather upholstery, award-winning ergonomic seat design, Easy Access Mode, Memory Profile for Driver seat & ORVM, Dual Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control, Ambient Mood Lighting, Ventilated front seats and Electric Sunroof
Advanced high-tech features like 3D Around View Camera system, Smart Powered Tailgate, 20” Touchscreen Infotainment system with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, a 7” 3-mode TFT LCD cluster, Electronic Parking Brake with auto-hold and auto-tilting ORVMs when in reverse.
Powerful 2.2 litre, 4-cylinder engine producing 133.1 kW (178 BHP) of power and 420 Nm of torque. It comes with the Mercedes-Benz 7- speed Automatic Transmission in both variants.
Unmatched safety with features like 9 Airbags, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Hill Start Assist (HSA), Active Rollover Protection (ARP), Traction Control System (TCS), Hill Descent Control (HDC). High-strength steel quad frame structure which offers an added layer of protection.
Available in 2 variants – 2WD and 4WD, and 5 colours – Napoli Black, Pearl White, Dsat Silver, Regal Blue and Lakeside Brown
To be available in a separate high-end showroom within the Mahindra ‘World of SUVs’, and with exclusive Relationship Managers
Launch of Purple Club+, an exclusive loyalty program that would enable customers to earn and redeem points based on engagements with the Mahindra brand
November 24, 2018, Jaipur: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M), a part of the US $20.7 billion Mahindra Group, today launched its eagerly awaited high-end SUV , the Alturas G4. From its imposing exteriors to its premium interiors, every detail in the Alturas G4 has been finely crafted. With advanced high-tech features and unmatched safety equipments, the Alturas G4 is all set to create a new benchmark in the high-end SUV segment. It will be available at Mahindra dealerships across India starting November 26, 2018 at an attractive launch price of Rs. 26.95 lacs (ex-showroom) for the 2WD variant.
Speaking at the launch, Dr. Pawan Goenka, Managing Director, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd said, “The launch of the Alturas G4 is a significant moment in the automotive journey of Mahindra which will take the brand to the next level. With the Alturas G4, we have decided to adopt an endorsed brand strategy which will heighten brand desirability & aspiration. The product is the epitome of luxury in every sense. Therefore we believe the Alturas G4 aptly redefines royalty which is also its positioning.”
Rajan Wadhera, President – Automotive Sector, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., mentioned, “The Alturas G4, with its excellent proposition of imposing design, exquisite interiors, state-of-the-art technology, exhilarating performance and unmatched safety, all at an attractive price point, is poised to redefine the high-end SUV segment. It is our most luxurious offering and comes with a host of technology & safety features such as the 3D Around View Camera system, Easy Access Mode, Ventilated Seats, many of which are not available in vehicles at a similar price range.”
The Alturas G4 would be exclusively available through separate high-end showrooms within the existing Mahindra ‘World of SUVs’ dealerships. These outlets will be equipped with ultra-modern digital technology to provide an enhanced and immersive high-end experience for customers. All Alturas G4 customers will have access to exclusive Relationship Managers to cater to their requirements, which is another segment first.
With the Alturas G4, Mahindra will also introduce a new premium loyalty program, Purple Club+. This will be a first-in-category loyalty program that will enable customers to earn and redeem points, based on engagements with the Mahindra brand.
About the Alturas G4
Bold & Imposing Design: Rugged front lines combined with a dynamic character line along the sides provide the commanding appearance of an authentic SUV. The Alturas G4 emerges as an absolute head-turner with its
Best-in-class* width, height and wheelbase
Chrome Front Grille
HID Headlamps with LED DRLs
45.72 cm (18”) Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels
LED tail lamps
LED fog lamps with cornering lamps
Silver and black roof rails
Chrome window surrounds
Luxurious Tan and Black Interiors:
Quilted Nappa leather upholstery
First-in-class* Ventilated Front Seats
First-in-class* Easy Access Mode
8-way adjustable powered driver seat with memory profile
Dual Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC)
Electric sunroof with Anti-pinch feature
Ambient Mood Lighting
Award Winning ergonomically designed seats (Grand Prize at the Ergonomic Design Awards 2017, Korea)
*Compared to high end SUVs between Rs. 26-35 lacs (ex-showroom price)
Exhilarating Performance:
The Alturas G4’s powerful 2.2 litre 4-cylinder engine produces 133.1 kW (178 BHP) power and 420 Nm of torque. Performance is maximized by the cutting-edge electrical variable geometry turbocharger (E-VGT). The Advanced Compressor Wheel lowers noise and maximises efficiency.
It comes with the Mercedes-Benz 7-Speed automatic transmission and is available in both 2WD and 4WD variants
State-of-the-art Technology Features:
First-in-class * 3D Around View Camera system: 4 cameras (front, rear, both ORVMs) for a 360 degree view
Smart Powered Tailgate that opens automatically provided the key is in your pocket and you stand behind the rear of the vehicle for just 3 seconds
17.78 cm (7”) TFT LCD Cluster with a 3-mode setting- Regular, Animation and RPM-Linked
20.32 cm (8”) infotainment touchscreen with Bluetooth, AUX and USB connectivity
Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold feature
Cruise Control
Steering mounted controls with audio, cruise control and instrument cluster settings
Auto-Tilting ORVMs when in reverse gear
6-speaker audio system
Unmatched Safety:
The Alturas G4 offers a unique package of safety features
9 airbags including driver seat, passenger seat, driver’s knee protection, side airbags in 1st & 2nd rows, and curtain airbags
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with its top of the line features like Active Rollover Protection (ARP), Brake Assist System (BAS), Hill Start Assist (HSA), Traction Control System, ABS + EBD and Emergency Stop Signal
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
Ultra-high strength steel quad frame structure
Side impact beams & front crumple zones
ISOFIX mounts for child seat
Immobilizer
Social Media Handles:
Please visit: https://www.alturasg4.com for more details and images.
Facebook: @AlturasG4
Twitter: @alturasg4
Instagram: @alturasg4
Official Hashtag: #AlturasG4
Other Hashtags: #RoyaltyRedefined
About Mahindra
The Mahindra Group is a USD 20.7 billion federation of companies that enables people to rise through innovative mobility solutions, driving rural prosperity, enhancing urban living, nurturing new businesses and fostering communities. It enjoys a leadership position in utility vehicles, information technology, financial services and vacation ownership in India and is the world’s largest tractor company, by volume. It also enjoys a strong presence in agribusiness, aerospace, commercial vehicles, components, defense, logistics, real estate, renewable energy, speedboats and steel, amongst other businesses. Headquartered in India, Mahindra employs over 2,40,000 people across 100 countries.
Learn more about Mahindra on www.mahindra.com / Twitter and Facebook: @MahindraRise
Media contact information
Mohan Nair
Vice President (Communications)
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
Landline – + 91 22 28468510
Email – nair.mohan@mahindra.com
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Driverless cars will need cities covered in sensors, China’s Didi Chuxing says
Driverless cars will need cities covered in sensors, DiDi VP says
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Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing wants to become one of the front-runners in developing self-driving cars, the company's chief scientist for smart transportation initiatives said on Tuesday.
Didi has been working to develop autonomous vehicle technologies for three years, and has teams based in the United States and China, Henry Liu told CNBC during a fireside chat at the East Tech West conference held in the Nansha district of Guangzhou, China.
“We already have autonomous vehicles being equipped with our sensors and we have licenses in both Mountain View, California, as well as in Beijing, China,” he said. “We'll be one of the front-runners in terms of the autonomous vehicle technology development.”
Automakers and internet companies around the world are investing millions of dollars and rolling out long-term plans for self-driving vehicles. Many analysts believe the widespread adoption of these vehicles will potentially start to pick up in 2021 or 2022.
“We can also predict in terms of what's going to happen in the next 15 to 30 minutes, in terms of traffic flows.”
-Henry Liu, chief scientist for smart transportation, Didi Chuxing
For its part, Didi is developing autonomous vehicles on two fronts, said Liu.
First, by installing sensors in vehicles that can sense the environment on the road, detect objects, plan travel routes and ultimately, control the cars. The second front is what he described as “cooperative vehicle-highway systems” that rely more on the environment — that means having sensors installed on roads, buildings, lamp posts and the surrounding areas to provide relevant information to self-driving cars.
“The main difference is that we not only have the vehicle sensing capability, we're also going to have a roadside sensing capability, so we will be able to provide the autonomous vehicles with environment information, from the infrastructure side,” he said.
But such a development will require the presence of very high-speed mobile internet connection readily available, Liu added. China is developing that technology very aggressively and hasoutspent the United States since 2015.
Didi's advantage: 550 million users
One of Didi's major advantages when it comes to developing self-driving, smart cars is that it has a massive transportation network, according to Liu.
Didi has about 550 million users taking an average of 30 million rides every day across more than 400 cities. That allows the Chinese firm to collect plenty of data about its users, from their travel habits to traffic conditions in various cities. Generally, artificial intelligence systems require large volumes of so-called training data to learn patterns and behaviors.
“We collect a hundred terabytes of vehicle trajectory data per day,” Liu said, adding that Didi processes nearly five times as much information daily to better estimate travel routes, prices and demand for vehicles at any given time. The data also helps cities plan their traffic networks better to avoid congestion.
Earlier this year, Didi launched a so-called “Smart Transportation Brain” service with Chinese traffic management authorities. Using vast amounts of data from Didi, local governments and other businesses, the service uses artificial intelligence to recommend improvements to existing transport systems that can reduce travel times for commuters.
“We can also predict in terms of what's going to happen in the next 15 to 30 minutes, in terms of traffic flows,” Liu added.
Didi remains one of China's most valuable start-ups, backed by major names including Apple, Alibaba and SoftBank, and it has a valuation of $56 billion, according to CB Insights. Two years ago, it acquired Uber's China business to establish its dominating position in the Chinese ride-hailing market.
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