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HM launches Ambassador Encore, costs Rs 4.98 lakh

Last updated on: September 02, 2013 13:00 IST

CK Birla group company Hindustan Motors (HM) has launched the BS IV compliant Ambassador.

The new model is called the HM Ambassador Encore. Bookings for the Ambassador Encore commence Monday onwards.

HM has priced the Encore at Rs 497,996 (ex-Showroom, Kolkata) for the ‘No Refusal’ taxi segment. Customers in the replacement taxi segment will get a further reduction in price.

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HM launches Ambassador Encore, costs Rs 4.98 lakh

Last updated on: September 02, 2013 13:00 IST

No Refusal Taxies would soon be implemented in Kolkata. Basically, these taxis will not refuse a ride even during midnight, bad weather conditions, bandhs and rallies.

These taxies will have the words 'No Refusal' on their sides and will have a blue-white colour combo.

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HM launches Ambassador Encore, costs Rs 4.98 lakh

Last updated on: September 02, 2013 13:00 IST
Rows of Ambassador cars are seen at the Hindustan Motors plant in Hindmotors.

The Encore’s 1.5-litre diesel engine promises better power and torque, improved gradient negotiating capacity and a ‘smoke issue’ has also been resolved, though HM has not announced the specifications of the engine. In BS3 trim, this engine produces 35.5bhp and 7.44kgm of torque.

Mr. Uttam Bose, Managing Director & CEO, Hindustan Motors Ltd., said: “The company made significant investment in terms of money and man hours to upgrade its BS III 1.5-litre diesel engine to BS IV standards and OBD 2 level.”

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