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MotorInc First

MotorInc First

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MotorInc First is a podcast that focusses on our first impressions of a new car, motorcycle or scooter launched in the Indian market. Experts Kartikeya Singhee and Shumi discuss what these new vehicles promise, deliver and what they mean for customers as well as the market.MotorInc
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  • Nissan X-Trail 2024 | S02E27
    Aug 15 2024

    The Nissan X-Trail is being imported into India to create a halo car while the Magnite update and subsequent Indian products are prepped for sale. Kartikeya says on MotorInc First, that the X-Trail isn't as appealing as he hoped.

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    MotorInc First is a discussion between experts Kartikeya Singhee and Shumi (Shubhabrata Marmar), co-founders of MotorInc, on new vehicles. Each episode will discuss one vehicle in great detail, covering the experience of driving or riding it and what it means for the industry.

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    CHAPTERS

    00:00 The Second Nissan

    02:28 Is it Exciting Enough

    05:20 The Practical Variant

    06:34 The Spec Doesn't Work

    09:55 High Tech Engine

    11:30 Driving the Nissan X-Trail

    13:15 Not a 7-Seater

    15:29 Rivals & Context

    17:30 Lessons For Magnite

    18:57 Not Enough of a Halo Car

    21:10 Should You Buy One

    24:48 From Now Till Magnite

    26:54 CVTs are Awesome

    27:38 Interesting Details

    29:00 Owners Loved X-Trails

    31:30 No X-Factor

    32:05 Safety & Crash Rating

    32:43 Quick Summary

    37:32 Potential with Indian Products

    38:17 The Mahindra Digression

    39:19 Magnite Upgrades

    41:43 Closing Comments

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    #MotorInc Motor Inc #MotorIncFirst #FirstDrive #FirstLook #FirstImpressions #NissanIndia #NissanMagnite #RenaultNissan #NissanXtrail #SUV

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    43 mins
  • Bajaj Freedom 125 CNG | S02E26
    Jul 31 2024

    Bajaj's Freedom 125 brings together the cost-effectiveness of CNG as a fuel with the convenience of an ICE motorcycle. Shumi and Kartikeya are discussing this brand-new, innovative motorcycle on Motorinc First.

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    MotorInc First is a discussion between experts Kartikeya Singhee and Shumi (Shubhabrata Marmar), co-founders of MotorInc, on new vehicles. Each episode will discuss one vehicle in great detail, covering the experience of driving or riding it and what it means for the industry.

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    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Well Received

    01:45 Not Like a Bajaj

    04:26 Not Like a Commuter

    05:19 Other CNGs Coming?

    06:06 Design

    08:32 How Freedom Was Built

    16:02 Living With the Weight

    17:24 Is It Safe?

    21:43 Performance

    24:11 CNG vs Petrol

    27:23 Fuel Economy

    28:10 Living With CNG

    29:23 Rivals?

    30:50 CNG Scooter?

    32:04 Riding The Freedom

    33:53 Pricing

    35:00 Feels Proper

    36:38 Seat Hurts

    37:37 Flagship-grade!

    39:20 Interesting Details

    40:40 It's Good

    42:37 Closing Comments ~ #MotorInc #MotorIncFirst Motor Inc #FirstRide #Firstimpressions #firstLook #CNG #CNGMotorcycle #BajajAuto #BajajFreedom #BajajFreedom125 #BajajFreedom125CNG #HondaShine

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    44 mins
  • Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 2024 | S02E25
    Jul 17 2024

    The Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 is a close cousin to the KTM 250 Duke. But on MotorInc First, Shumi's telling Kartikeya that it is even calmer which might be a pro, and a con, both.

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    MotorInc First is a discussion between experts Kartikeya Singhee and Shumi (Shubhabrata Marmar), co-founders of MotorInc, on new vehicles. Each episode will discuss one vehicle in great detail, covering the experience of driving or riding it and what it means for the industry.

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    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Delayed Again?

    01:25 250 Duke's Cousin

    02:00 Not a Cafe Racer

    03:15 The Calm 250

    05:28 Your First Bike?

    06:21 Refinement

    06:58 Quality & Finish

    09:08 Larger & Comfortable

    08:37 Highway Ready

    10:47 Aerodynamics

    11:33 Lower Seat Height

    12:44 White Looks Great

    13:03 Odd Details

    14:17 Tyres

    15:47 Corners

    17:15 Subtle & Neutral

    17:33 Can You Tour?

    18:37 Comfort Levels

    19:40 Pricing & the 400s

    22:30 In the City

    22:14 Instruments

    24:15 Laid Back

    25:57 Is KTM India Serious

    28:46 Quick Summary

    32:00 What Happens Next?

    34:30 Closing Comments

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    #MotorInc #MotorIncFirst #firstride #firstimpressions #firstlook #Husqvarna #husqvarnavitpilen250 #KTM250Duke #HeroMAvrick440 #BajajPulsarNS400Z

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    36 mins
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