Two ICONIC Indian cars to make a grand entry soon?
Hindustan Motors has been in the news ever since the news of the Ambassador revival has come to light. Hindustan Motors is one brand that holds a special place in every Indian’s heart. The Ambassador was the best seller for Hindustan Motors for many years. But, there was another Hindustan Motors car which was very popular. We are talking about the Contessa. The car was a style icon in itself and well-maintained examples can still be found in some parts of the country. So is this ICONIC car making a comeback? There has been a new development in this regard which you will be excited to know about. In today’s article, we discuss these new developments regarding the HM Contessa. Moreover, we also discuss future plans to revive another ICONIC car from the same brand. You guessed it right, the Ambassador. So what’s the wait? Let’s go.
Hindustan Motors Contessa – New development
Hindustan Motors has trademarked the legendary ‘Contessa’ nameplate. This comes just a week after the brand confirmed that it is working on the new Ambassador. So, the news of the Contessa trademark adds more fuel to the fire. Is Hindustan Motors planning to make a grand entry? According to the recent developments, it definitely seems to be planning one. Continue reading as we throw more light on the topic.
Hindustan Motors Ambassador revival – Another icon
Before the Contessa, HM is expected to revive the Ambassador. Now, how will HM do it? The push for Ambassador comes from the French brand Peugeot. Peugeot had bought the rights to Ambassador from Hindustan Motors in 2017 for Rs 80 crores. According to reports, the design and mechanical bits of the engine are already in the advanced stages of development. The car will be more of a makeover than a revolutionary design change. When will it come? The upcoming Ambassador could see the light of the day by 2023 or 2024.
Future EV plans
Aside from the new Ambassador & Contessa, HM has ambitious plans for the future. HM is currently in talks with an undisclosed European company for a joint venture to develop EVs. First, they will be entering the two-wheeler segment and then the four-wheeler segment. The initial investment is estimated to be around Rs 300-400 crores.
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