Hindustan Motors Contessa 1.8 GLX

Specifications

• Engine & Transmission
  Max Power (bhp@rpm)

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  Gives a good idea of the performance of the vehicle under full thrust. A higher figure here usually means a higher top speed as well.

  Higher the power, the peppier the engine but it can also affect fuel economy.

  Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

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  Relates to in-gear acceleration. A higher figure here means better roll-on acceleration, fewer gear shifts, and possibly better fuel efficiency.

  The more torque at low RPM range makes the engine feel more responsive. It also allows the engine to run smoothly without too many gear changes.

• Safety
  Overspeed Warning

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  Mandatory safety system for cars sold in India, a single beep is emitted after 80kmph and continuous ones after 120kmph

  Lane Departure Warning

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  This function detects when the car is drifting out of its lane and cautions the driver through audio/visual alerts

  Emergency Brake Light Flashing

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  The brake lights flash in a quick intermittent fashion to indicate to the following vehicles to slow down quicker than usual

  Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

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  The driver is warned of an impending crash due to stopped/slowing vehicles ahead of them

  Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

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  This system automatically stops the car if it senses an obstacle where the driver fails to take action

  It is imperative to pay attention while driving and rely less on such systems

  High-beam Assist

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  This feature spots oncoming vehicles at night to shift the headlight between high and low beam

  NCAP Rating

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  The official crash test safety rating given to a car by one of the many testing agencies around the world

  Lane Departure Prevention

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  This feature automatically steers the car to prevent it from moving out of the lane when there is no driver input

  Dashcam

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  A windscreen-mounted camera that records the frontal view. Its primary usage is to record and gather evidence in case of an accident. A dash cam can also be used to record incidents when the car is parked and the user is away. Certain models come with both front and rear view recording.

  • Airbags
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  Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt

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  Safer three-point seatbelts for passengers seated in the middle of the second row of seats.

  Budget cars are usually fitted with more economical lap belts for the middle-occupant.

  Rear Middle Head Rest

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  A headrest for the middle occupant of the second-row of seats.

  Budget cars are usually not offered with headrests for the middle occupant of the second-row to save on costs. Headrests are instrumental in reducing whiplash injuries in case of an accident

  Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

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  A digital gauge that provides the live status of the air pressure in every tyre of a car.

  For accurate readings, ensure that the sensors on the rim are not tampered with during any wheel/tyre repairs

  Child Seat Anchor Points

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  Anchor points or strap systems built into car seats to keep child seats in place, especially during a crash

  ISOFIX is an international standard for child seat anchor points, but not all car manufacturers follow this standard

  Seat Belt Warning

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  Mandatory fitment in cars sold in India, emits loud beeps when it detects that occupants are not wearing their seatbelts.

  Seat belt warning is mandatory for front-seat occupants, but it is recommended that all occupants wear seat belts.

• Braking & Traction
  Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

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  An electronic system that prevents the tyres from locking and skidding in emergency braking situations by pulsing the brakes (quickly releasing and reapplying the brakes)

  ABS is a great accident prevention technology, allowing drivers to steer while braking hard

  Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

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  An electronic system that redirects braking forces among the four brakes to stop the car as quickly and stably as possible

  Brake Assist (BA)

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  A system that increases brake pressure to help the car stop quicker

  Even when emergency braking, it is observed that drivers don’t apply maximum brake pressure through the pedal, the BA system provides additional pressure to help stop the car quicker

  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

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  System designed to improve car stability and control, especially when the car is accelerating.

  ESP or ESC cannot increase traction but rather improve control or help regain control in slippery conditions.

  Hill Hold Control

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  A feature that prevents the car from rolling backwards when stopped on a slope

  Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

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  This system cuts power to those wheels that are spinning without grip/traction

  Given the option, keep traction control on all the time.

  Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

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  This function prevents wheelspin and maximises traction by shuffling torque between wheels

  It is also a nifty safety feature since it offers more control over a vehicle's power delivery

  Differential Lock

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  Locking differentials split power/torque evenly among both tyres on an axle.

  In off-road vehicles, locking differentials allows for better traction when one of the wheels is in the air, in FWD/AWD cars allows for better corner traction and in RWD sports cars allows for drifting around corners.

• Locks & Security
  Engine Immobiliser

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  A security device that prevents the engine from being started unless the key is present

  Central Locking

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  This feature let's one unlock all the doors remotely or with a key

  Speed Sensing Door Lock

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  This feature automatically locks the car's doors when it reaches a preset speed

  A convenient feature for those who can't remember to lock the doors

  Child Safety Lock

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  Such locks are built into the rear doors to prevent rear seat occupants from opening the doors

• Comfort & Convenience
  Air Purifier

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  Used to improve the air quality within the cabin by removing contaminants

  • Electronic Parking Brake
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  Air Conditioner

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  The different types of air-conditioning systems used to cool the cabin

  Maintaining the lowest temperature and first blower speed offers the best results.

  • Front AC
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  • Rear AC
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  Heater

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  This feature allows warm air to pass through the air-con vents for heating the cabin

  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

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  Compact mirrors fitted to the inside of the sunvisor

  Cabin Boot Access

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  The option of being able to access the boot space while sitting inside the car

  Anti-glare Mirrors

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  These mirrors negate the glare from headlight beams of cars behind you

  Since a large chunk of people love driving around in their high beam, these mirrors come in handy

  Parking Assist

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  A feature that aids drivers park with ease and greater precision using sensors/cameras

  It comes as a boon for drivers who are not used to parking in tight spots

  Parking Sensors

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  Sensors that are usually located on the bumpers of a car to assist/alert the driver while parking

  It takes the stress out of manoeuvring in confined spaces

  Cruise Control

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  A system that automatically controls the speed of the car

  Headlight and Ignition On Reminder

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  An alert that warns one from leaving the car with the headlight and ignition switched on

  Keyless Start/ Button Start

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  When fitted, this system allows the car to be switched on without removing the key from the driver’s pocket or vicinity.

  Keyless entry and start/stop (KESS) systems in some cars also include operation via a smartphone.

  Steering Adjustment

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  A function where the steering wheel moves up/down, in/out as per the driver's requirement

  When both rake and reach adjustments are incorporated, it makes for a tailormade driving position

  12V Power Outlets

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  This socket provides current to a cigarette lighter style 12 volt plug

  It helps charge smartphones, tablets, laptops, rechargeable batteries and other USB chargers. It also powers a compressor that inflates tyres and the humble cigarette lighter!

• Mobile App Features
  Find My Car

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  An app based feature that allows one to find where their car is located/parked

  Check Vehicle Status via App

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  The requisite app will provide information regarding various functions such as speed and fuel alerts

  Geo-fence

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  A service that triggers actions like notifications and security alerts when a car enters/leaves a set location

  Emergency Call

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  A call that's made automatically by the car to the local emergency services in the event of a crash

  Over The Air (OTA) Updates

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  Similar to how smartphones receive updates, a vehicle too (if equipped with connected car features) receives updates over the air via a cellular or WiFi connection

  Timely installation of updates keeps the system up-to-date

  Remote AC: On / Off via App

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  The smartphone app turns on the car's AC to attain the required cabin temperature even before one boards it

  More so comes in handy when cabin temperatures are extreme before you board the vehicle

  Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

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  The smartphone app allows one to remotely lock/unlock the car's doors from just about anywhere

  This function is helpful when the key fob isn't working properly

  Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App

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  The smartphone app lets you remotely open/close the sunroof of your car

  This function saves valuable time by not having to be physically present to shut the sunroof, which could otherwise result in the interiors getting damaged by rain/intruders.

  Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

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  The smartphone app sounds the horn and flashes the headlights of your car so that you can locate it

  Alexa Compatibility

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  Alexa is a virtual assistant technology that allows voice interaction to perform various tasks

  An invaluable function that allows the driver to keep their eyes on the road

• Seats & Upholstery
  • Driver Seat Adjustment
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  • Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
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  Rear Row Seat Adjustment

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  Rear seat adjustments make for an enlarged luggage space when there's lots of baggage to haul.

  Seat Upholstery

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  When it's time to replace, use a fabric that grips and are inherently cool to the touch

  Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

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  Leather not only grips your palms well, but it also offers a premium feel

  • Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
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  Driver Armrest

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  The armrest located between the front passengers which helps comfort the driver's arm while driving

  • Rear Passenger Seat Type
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  Ventilated Seats

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  Cooled air from the AC system passes through the perforations on the seat to comfort the occupant

  • Ventilated Seat Type
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  Interiors

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  Depicts if the cabin comes with a single or dual-tone colour scheme

  Interior Colours

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  The various color shades used within the cabin

  • Rear Armrest
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  Folding Rear Seat

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  Some rear seats have the option to be be folded to offer more practicality

  Split Rear Seat

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  Sections of the rear seat are capable of being folded down separately

  This function bumps up practicality as the boot space increases when required.

  Front Seatback Pockets

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  The pockets behind the front seats which help rear seat occupants store their stuff

  Headrests

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  The portion extending from or fixed to the seat that supports the head

• Storage
  • Cup Holders
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  Driver Armrest Storage

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  The storage space within the armrest that's located between the front passengers

  Cooled Glovebox

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  A feature where cool air from the air-conditioner is diverted to the glovebox

  • Sunglass Holder
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• Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
  ORVM Colour

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  Mirrors that are placed on the car's exterior, around the door, to aid the driver see behind the vehicle

  Placing/sticking wide-angle mirrors on the ORVMs can enhance the rear view tremendously.

  Scuff Plates

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  This is fitted where the door meets the frame to protect it from scratches and dust

  Not using scuff plates may result in the door sill giving away prematurely.

  Power Windows

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  When the car's windows can be raised/lowered by pressing a button/switch

  In emergencies where the power window electronics have jammed, exit the vehicle by kicking out the windscreen

  One Touch Down

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  This feature allows a user to roll down the windows with a single press of a button

  This feature reduces the time your hand is away from the steering wheel

  One Touch Up

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  This feature allows a user to roll up the windows with a single press of a button

  This feature reduces the time your hand is away from the steering wheel

  Adjustable ORVMs

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  Different ways of adjusting the door mirror to suit the driver's requirement

  Tremendously aids driving judgement in a variety of tight situations.

  Turn Indicators on ORVMs

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  Turn indicators are fitted to the door mirrors for improved visibility

  Rear Defogger

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  A feature that removes condensed water droplets from the rear windscreen to improve visibility

  Turning air recirculation off helps gain faster results.

  Rear Wiper

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  Although a seemingly minuscule feature, it negates the hatchback's/SUV's inherent ability to retain dirt/water on the rear windscreen.

  • Exterior Door Handles
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  Rain-sensing Wipers

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  When the system detects water droplets on the windshield, it activates the wipers to improve driver visibility

  This feature can be intrusive especially while you are negotiating a tricky bend at a higher speed

  • Interior Door Handles
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  • Door Pockets
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  Side Window Blinds

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  These protective shields keep the sun's rays from affecting the occupants

  With restrictions on darker sun films, these blinds are a huge relief on sunny days.

  Bootlid Opener

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  The various methods of opening the boot lid

  Rear Windshield Blind

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  A manually/electrically operated, usually translucent, screen designed to reduce the sunlight filtering into the cabin through the rear windshield to improve rear-cabin comfort and privacy

• Exterior
  Sunroof / Moonroof

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  Ensure the sunroof is closed before exiting the vehicle to prevent dirt/rain from entering the cabin

  Roof-mounted Antenna

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  The compactness of the roof-mounted antenna prevents its damage in certain situations

  Body-coloured Bumpers

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  Having parking sensors will save your bumper paint if it brushes by obstacles

  • Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
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  Body Kit

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  Functional or purely aesthetic parts added to the car's body such as side skirts and roof/bonnet scoops

  Rub-strips

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  A strip of rubber fitted to the sides of the car's doors or bumpers to prevent dents and dings

  Opt for quality strips because the cheaper ones tend to come off too soon/look shabby.

• Lighting
  • Ambient Interior Count
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  • Headlights
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  Automatic Headlamps

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  Such headlights automatically switch on and off when they sense bright or dark driving conditions

  Keeping them switched on at all times gives the user the best results

  Follow Me Home Headlamps

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  The headlamps remain lit for sometime when the car is locked/unlocked to aid user visibility in dark surroundings

  Cornering Headlights

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  These lights turn left and right based on steering inputs to illuminate the sides of the car

  Taillights

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  Inspect tail lamp bulbs at periodic intervals for optimum safety.

  Daytime Running Lights

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  Lights that automatically switch on during the day for increased visibility

  Fog Lights

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  A type of lamp that improves driver visibility while driving through fog

  The yellow/amber fog lights are preferable as they are warm to the eyes and do not reflect from the fog.

  Ambient Interior Lighting

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  Additional lighting apart from the roof-mounted courtesy/map lamps. These are added for a sense of style and luxury rather than utility.

  Puddle Lamps

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  Incorporated into the bottom section of a car's door mirrors, they light up the ground underneath the front door when the door is unlocked

  • Cabin Lamps
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  Light on Vanity Mirrors

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  A lamp that's located around the vanity mirror behind the sun visor

  • Rear Reading Lamp
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  • Glovebox Lamp
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  Headlight Height Adjuster

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  Allows adjustment to the height of the headlight beams via a switch on the dashboard

• Instrumentation
  Instantaneous Consumption

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  It indicates how much fuel is being used that very instant your car is moving

  Instrument Cluster

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  A screen situated mostly behind the steering wheel displaying information and warning lights regarding the car's various vitals

  • Trip Meter
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  Average Fuel Consumption

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  The amount of fuel consumed by the engine (kmpl) is displayed on the instrument cluster in real time

  A glance will help you maintain better fuel efficiency and save money

  Average Speed

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  The total distance traveled divided by the time taken to cover that distance

  The higher the average speed, the quicker you were on that journey/trip

  Distance to Empty

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  The approximate distance a car will run with the amount of fuel remaining in the tank

  • Clock
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  Low Fuel Level Warning

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  This alert should be taken as a final warning to head straight to the fuel pump

  Door Ajar Warning

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  A warning light that pops up on the instrument cluster when the doors are not shut properly

  Adjustable Cluster Brightness

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  The brightness of the instrument cluster can be adjusted via controls

  It comes in handy to improve instrumentation visibility between day and night by toggling brightness.

  Gear Indicator

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  It notifies the driver about which gear the car is being driven in and can also suggest down- or upshifting to improve efficiency

  Shift Indicator

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  Notifies the driver about the optimum instances to shift gears

  It comes in handy to derive the best fuel efficiency and engine component longevity

  Tachometer

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  An instrument that measures engine speed in revolutions-per-minute (rpm)

  Ideally, the tachometer helps a driver know when to shift gears in a manual gearbox.

• Entertainment, Information & Communication
  Android Auto

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  An Android feature that allows car infotainment displays to mirror parts of the phone screen to ease touch operations while driving.

  Apple CarPlay

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  An Apple (iOS) feature that allows car infotainment displays to mirror parts of the iPhone screen to ease touch operations while driving.

  This function bumps up the safety quotient since the use of a smartphone while driving can be hazardous

  Display

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  A touchscreen or display that acts as a user's interface to the various functions of the car

  • Touchscreen Size
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  Gesture Control

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  The ability to recognise and interpret specific movements of the occupant to perform functions without any direct contact with any of the car's switches or buttons

  Integrated (in-dash) Music System

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  The music player that comes factory fitted

  Speakers

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  Number of speaker units as part of a car’s surround-sound system

  Steering-mounted controls

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  The widely-used controls are placed on the steering wheel to ease driver usage

  Voice Command

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  When the car's system responds to the occupant's voice to perform certain features

  GPS Navigation System

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  A system that uses satellite signals to help the driver with directions to reach a destination

  Bluetooth Compatibility

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  Allows devices with bluetooth functionality connect wirelessly to the car's infotainment system

  Using Bluetooth functionality offers a cable-free experience

  AUX Compatibility

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  The car's music player can play tracks off a portable device via an aux cable

  Bluetooth can make AUX cables look ancient, but unlike the former, there's hardly any loss in sound quality

  AM/FM Radio

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  Is the music system's capability of playing broadcasted radio channels

  If radio signals are weak, one can stream music

  USB Compatibility

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  When tracks can be played from a USB/pen drive

  Wireless Charger

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  These pads can charge equipped smartphones without using a cable

  Given the option, opt for fast wireless charging.

  Head Unit Size

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  The size of the music system fitted to a car. Traditionally 1-DIN or 2-DIN, are being replaced by touchscreen units of varying sizes.

  • iPod Compatibility
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  Internal Hard Drive

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  The storage device within the car's infotainment system

  DVD Playback

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  The capability of the infotainment system to play DVDs

• Manufacturer Warranty
  Battery Warranty (In Years)

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  The number of years the EV battery is covered under the manufacturer's warranty

  More the years, the better

  Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

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  The number of kilometres the EV battery is covered under the manufacturer's warranty

  More the kilometres, the better

  Warranty (In Years)

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  The automaker can void the vehicle's warranty if the owner has fitted aftermarket components.

  Warranty (In Kilometres)

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  The automaker can void the vehicle's warranty if the owner has fitted aftermarket components.