The NADA Auto Show is well and truly under way. Chances are you’ve been waiting for the weekend so that you can check out what the event has to offer (if you haven’t been there already). The footfall is going to be off the roof. This is why you want to make the most of your visit and hit the most important stalls first. We want to help you with this, so here’s a short overview of the newest launches and the most exciting products.

 

TVS

Stall no: L-15

They had us waiting for a long long time, but TVS has finally brought the RR310 to Nepal. The Akula concept that teased the motorheads has finally arrived. Sharing the same engine as the BMW G310R, the TVS Apache RR310 is a wel­come addition in the entry-level sports bike segment. Its designs have literally been inspired by SHARKS! So it does look good and aggressive, but that’s not all. The 300cc liquid cooled engine makes 34 BHP and 27 Nm of torque.

JEEP

Stall no: A-7

The iconic American brand of Jeep has made a grand entry into Nepal with the Compass. The Jeep Compass is a compact crossover SUV introduced in 2007, and is now in its second generation. Although small compared to other Jeep SUVs, it still contains all of that legendary Jeep DNA, which is evident from its signature seven-slot grille. The Compass comes with an option of two oil burners under the hood. It enters a pretty competitive playground, but for us, that just means the compact SUV has just gotten more exciting. It’s good to have the Jeep in Nepal. Also making a surprise guest appearance is the Jeep Wrangler, which is frankly the most iconic Jeep ever made. For the off-road fanatics, this is reason enough to visit the NADA Auto Show.

Mahindra

Stall no: H-12

It isn’t always that you get to see a concept car at the NADA Auto Show, but the Stinger is here! Based on the TUV 300, the Mahin­dra Stinger SUV is built on a ladder frame chassis. This is an interest­ing concept that has an open top. The Stinger will be a concept only for the time being. This will be a sub 4 meter SUV and compact in dimensions. The front resembles TUV 300 and looks striking with a crowned bonnet and sleek head­lamps. 17-inch alloy wheels don this SUV and it has a sharply raked windscreen.

TATA Motors

Stall no: A-2

We loved the Tigor mainly for its design, a sedan with a short and lifted rear, the smoked headlamps and the sweet pair of alloys made for one hell of a sporty package. Now the Tigor gets rid of its oil burn­er and gets a battery instead. Tata also jumps into the electric power bandwagon with the Tigor EV which has a rather small 40 kW battery and does 100 km on a full charge. Also on display were the Nexon AMT and other models.

SWM

Stall no: M-1

SWM, the hugely-anticipated Italian bike maker, show­cased its three models—SWM 300R, Silver Vase 400, 650 Dual T—at this year’s show. This is a new edition to Nepal’s motorcycling industry that should definitely spice things up in the segment.

Honda

Stall no: L-10

The Honda XBlade is a new entrant into the 160 cc seg­ment. The X-Blade flaunts an aggressive design courtesy of a sculpted fuel tank, taller fly screen, an underbelly cowl, dual outlet muffler and chunky grab rails. A naked sport body featuring a razor sharp design and a Robo-like face makes the X Blade look fearless and ready to take on the segment giants. The new Honda X-Blade shares its underpinning with the Honda CB Hornet 160R. It churns out a maximum of 13.93 bhp and 13.9 Nm of torque. The XBlade will go head to head against Bajaj Pulsar NS 160.

Suzuki

Stall no: J-17

As always, Suzuki doesn’t disappoint when it comes to the NADA show. Although the company had no new models, it made sure its stall gathered maximum attention by displaying its entire range of models in Nepal including the hugely popular Vitara Brezza and the stylish third-generation Swift. Further, the company made full use of the platform to announce

Hyundai

Stall no: H-16

Electric seems to be the theme of this party as Hyun­dai has also joined other major players and brought in their own electric car for a show. The Hyundai Ioniq looks elegant yet low maintenance. Ioniq takes things to a new level with thoughtful amenities, advanced safety features and ingenious design. The Ioniq in the show floors is the fully electric version rather than a plug-in hybrid. The EV gets a 118 BHP electric motor and an estimated 200 km range; a DC fast charger can recharge its battery to 80 percent in 23 minutes.

 Harley-Davidson

Stall no: M-3

As big and real as it gets, this was the arrival every biker in the country was waiting for. Harley Davidson, the iconic American brand, has made its long overdue official debut. The company will blow things wide open in the higher capacity segment with their lineup, but at the NADA Auto Show all you get to see is the Iron 883 and the Superlow.

Yamaha

Stall no: L-17

When it comes to small sports bikes Yamaha sets the bar with the R15 series. One of the most pop­ular motorcycles, it is great to see the three generation finally coming to Nepal.

The V3 looks better than ever. The power comes from the new 155 cc, liquid-cooled engine that produces 19 BHP and 15 Nm of peak torque paired to a 6-speed gearbox. Accord­ing to reports, the new R15 is a feisty little crotch rocket. The company is also showcasing the Yamaha XTZ125 dirt bike and Ray ZR Street Rally at the expo.

Renault

Stall no: A-4

Jumping on the electric car band­wagon in this year’s show is Renault. They have on display the Renault Zoe, a five-door supermini electric car ranked among the world’s top 10 best-selling plug-in electric cars for years. The Zoe features an 80kwh powerplant which combines extra power with even greater driving. It boasts of a range of 400kms and a 0-80 percent charging time of just 65 mins.

Aftek Motors

Stall no: L-6

Aftek Motors, motorcycle manu­facturers from India, revealed the Darrel, Augusta, Scorpion and Zon­tes 250 at the NADA Auto Show 2018.

Hero MotoCorp

Stall no: L-5

A new entry, the Hero Xtreme 200R is similar to its younger sibling, the Xtreme Sports. But it looks sharper and sportier. It gets an all-new, 199.6cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine. It makes 18.4 BHp and 17.1Nm and is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. Also, there’s a single channel ABS, a first for Hero. Hero says the engine is designed to deliver more low-end torque and claims a 0-60 kmph time in 4.6 seconds and 114 kph top speed.

Claimed fuel efficiency is 39.9kmpl. Suspension components include a 37mm telescopic front fork and an adjustable monoshock unit at the rear. Braking is via 276mm front and 220mm rear disc brakes. The Hero Xtreme 200R goes against Bajaj Pulsar NS 200 and TVS Apache RTR 200.