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Perhaps that’s why Cadillac’s most expensive vehicle is second in sales only to the XT5 crossover, even though, until now, the Escalade seemed little more than a GMC with an attitude problem.Happily, that has changed with the introduction of the redesigned, fifth-generation 2021 Escalade. Masterfully executed and brimming with state-of-the-art technology, it’s the first true Cadillac in decades. And, for the first time, the Escalade’s essence truly makes it a Cadillac. To call it an intimidating presence is an understatement given its sheer mass and 22-inch wheels. Yet its style is a sublime updating of the Escalade’s familiar form, with styling inspired by the Escala concept car, a sedan originally meant for production. Yes, the flashiness is there, but delivered in a more refined fashion. Yes, Cadillac’s trademark vertical lighting is – thankfully – still evident, and the test vehicle was clad in Cadillac’s new Sport trim, which features black trim across the exterior; Luxury, Premium Luxury and Platinum models wear slightly different details. But it’s the interior that proves to be the biggest surprise. It’s here where past GM accountants have wielded their knives with overzealous, parsimonious efficiency. But the 2021 Escalade’s cabin is the highest quality Cadillac interior seen in decades, one anchored by a stunning, curved 38-inch OLED display that stretches atop most of the instrument panel, an inspired design choice that avoids the lazy solution offered by other automakers, wherein a rectangular screen is stuck onto the instrument panel with all of the thought of a Post-It note. The center of the display, a curved, 15.9-inch gauge cluster, offers a number of display options, including augmented reality, which can be overlaid with directions from the navigation system or displaying Night Vision, controls for which can found on the left side of the touchscreen. Other interior details are similarly impressive: the woven cloth on the doors and lower dashboard, the quality of the leather and stitching, the exquisite single piece of wood that spans the instrument panel, the crisp rich color of the touchscreens. It feels opulent, something not always true of recent Euro-obsessed Cadillacs. Still, the screen’s controller knob and other switches and buttons are straight from the GM parts bins. For this kind of money, can’t the finishes be upgraded? It’s all placed in an expansive cabin with 40% more third-row legroom and 68% more cargo space behind it, thanks to the Escalade’s longer wheelbase and longer overall length. And the luxury immersion continues once underway. It’s then that there’s little doubt that you’re driving a Cadillac. Credit the Escalade’s new platform, which finally incorporates an independent rear suspension and GM’s magnetic ride control suspension, the latter using magnetically sensitive fluid to damped road shocks. When coupled with an optional air suspension with automatic load-leveling, the suspension provides an astonishingly comfortable, soft ride, one that instantaneously reduces ride motions when cornering. Handling is far better than you’d expect, with precise steering and confidence-inspiring braking. The V-8’s power evokes Cadillacs of yore, with abundant torque to move this Escalade with ample authority. That said, the Escalade doesn’t offer the off-road controls some luxury SUVs offer, but it’s not needed; few will ever venture off-road any farther than running over the bush at the end of the driveway. But there is an available Trailering Integration Package, which offers up to nine camera views, integrated trailer brake controller and a trailering app that offers trailer profiles, tire pressure and temperature monitoring, and an extended side blind zone alert.It all makes for a vehicle that’s the first true new Cadillac in decades, an indulgent, intelligent return to form that makes for a compellingly oversized contemporary luxury statement. [Read More]( The post [The Redesigned 2021 Cadillac Escalade is the First True Cadillac in Decades]( first appeared on [TheAutomobileNews.com](. [Read Full Story]( [Most selling hatchbacks in october 2020 in India]( Maruti Suzuki Swift Being the home company of India it is obvious that the company ideally knows the requirements and the services that should be provided to the Indian public, hence tops the chart of October too. Swift from Maruti Suzuki is considered as the most efficient car since its first model, it is a package of a stylish, reasonable, economical, compact and spacious car together. Increasing by 27% of sales as compared to October 2019, 24,589 units of Maruti Suzuki Swift were sold in October 2020. Maruti Suzuki Baleno Maruti Suzuki holds the second position too with one of the most successful premium hatchback cars of the industry, i.e. Baleno. Nexa, the premium segment of Maruti Suzuki has manufactured this amazing car that is very spacious and equipped with fascinating features according to a hatchback car. Baleno is a competition to Hyundai’s i20 and has been successful in being better in maintenance costs, service costs and easy availability of services. 21,971 Baleno units were sold in October 2020 which is a straight increment of 35% from last year. Maruti Suzuki Alto Alto being one of the cheapest and affordable cars of India gets a position on 3rd number. Alto has a very basic body design and less power compared to other cars. It is something that is just made to fulfil the needs of having a car, it does not serve you any advanced features, hence it is very affordable. Availability of spare parts is very easy, service and maintenance are very nominal and it proves to be the most economical car for the Indian public. Maruti Suzuki has sold 17,850 units of Alto in October 2020 and the score remains almost similar every year. Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS Hyundai is dealing with manufacturing cars that provide reliability with being reasonable. I10 has always been a satisfactory model from Hyundai. The new model NIOS looks more stylish and has a tough body. I20 has made a stunning growth in sales as compared to last year, this makes it visible how the Indian public is trusting the company with hatchbacks. Hyundai has sold 14,003 units of i10 in October 2020 which was 9873 units last year. Hyundai i20 Elite A car where Hyundai transformed the definition of hatchback cars, the old i20 was great too but needed many upgrades that are fulfilled by Elite models. The ultimate premium hatchback has made its name on fire in the segment. The company offers advanced features in an acceptable price range. Even after the downfall in sales, the car holds 5th position among the most selling cars. 8399 units of i20 have been sold in October 2020. The post [Most selling hatchbacks in october 2020 in India]( first appeared on [TheAutomobileNews.com](. [Read Full Story]( [Volkswagen Golf R Shows Who’s Really The Boss By Going Sideways]( 320hp, ‘Drift Mode’ and the latest performance hardware, the lineage of high-performance Volkswagen’s continue with the all-new Mk8 Golf R Time and time again, Volkswagen has shown us that size doesn’t matter. Especially not when you hammer in a powerful engine under the bonnet, shove tech that makes petrolhead salivate and let it fly. The Golf R is a perfect example of this, continually punching above its weight to make sure that bragging rights are always yours. With the R badge now in its fifth iteration, the Mk8 Golf R is now more powerful than ever before and packs some clever powertrain hardware to ensure that it drives as good as it looks. Visually, the new Golf R looks similar to the regular Golf. Though some may have expected the Golf R to stand out, it is handsomely understated with an air of sophistication. Ditching the DRL cluster from the Golf GTI, the Golf R has gone for aggressive air intakes akin to those found on the Golf GTI Clubsport. The Golf R now sits 20mm lower than the standard Golf, and comes as standard with 18-inch alloy wheels, with the optional R-Performance package adding bigger 19-inch wheels. Over on the rear, the Golf R features an extended roof-mounted spoiler and a much more angular LED taillight cluster. Tell-tale features that this isn’t your regular Golf are the subtle ‘R’ emblem beneath the Volkswagen badge and the quad-tipped Akrapovic exhaust flanking the diffuser which has been a staple on the Golf R in the past. What makes a true Golf R is, of course, its performance. The Mk8 Golf R is still powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine but tuned to produce 320hp and 420Nm of torque. Mated to a seven-speed DSG transmission, power is sent to all wheels via Volkswagen’s 4Motion all-wheel drive system. Straight-line performance is undeniably rapid, completing the century sprint in just 4.7 seconds. While the Golf R’s top speed is limited to 250kph, the R-Performance package increases that to 270kph. While it is fast in a straight line, it is around the bends where the Golf R earns respect. The 4Motion system has been integrated with the R-Performance Torque Vectoring to intelligently distribute the engine’s output to all four wheels. This torque vectoring system can now shuffle power not just between the front and rear axle, but between the rear wheels as well, allowing the all-new ‘Drift Mode’ to take centre stage. Moreover, the boffins at Volkswagen have also networked the all-wheel drive system with the Vehicle Dynamics Manager (VDM), electronic differential locks (XDS) and its adaptive chassis control (DCC) to enhance the driving dynamics of the Golf R. This upgrade to the hardware is abundantly evident when taking into consideration the Mk8 Golf R lapped the Nürburgring Nordschleife in an incredible seven minutes 51 seconds, 19 seconds faster than its predecessor. The interior, while smartly designed, doesn’t seem to feature much in the way of making the occupants feel extra special. While there are a flat-bottom steering wheel, sports seats and black and blue trim around the cabin, it isn’t as flashy or even sporty as some of its rivals. It is all business in here, and it might seem that the Golf R prefers to impress with what it can do instead of what it has. [Read More]( The post [Volkswagen Golf R Shows Who’s Really The Boss By Going Sideways]( first appeared on [TheAutomobileNews.com](. [Read Full Story]( ------------------ You Might Like [Learn more about RevenueStripe...](        ------------------ Connect with TheAutomobileNews on Facebook and Twitter [fb](  [tw]( ------------------ You received this email because you operate or create content for a website/service and based on your website it seemed like this could be important information to you and your users. TheAutomobileNews daily newsletter is managed by [Postbox Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd.]( C-4/5, IBD Emporia, Kolar Road, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, INDIA, 462042 Want to change how you receive these emails? [Update your preferences]( or [Unsubscribe]( Â