KATHMANDU: Laxmi Motorhub, the official distributor of Arcfox in Nepal, offers the Arcfox T1 in two variants: LV2 and LV3. The LV2 is priced at Rs. 3.296 million, while the LV3 costs Rs. 3.596 million. This means buyers have to pay an additional Rs. 300,000 for the higher-spec LV3.
The extra amount brings several additional comfort, convenience and safety features.
Different seat materials
The Arcfox T1 LV2 comes with fabric seats, while the LV3 gets leatherette upholstery. The higher variant also adds ventilated seats, giving the cabin a more premium feel and added comfort, particularly in hot weather.
Larger wheels and higher ground clearance
The LV2 rides on 17-inch wheels, while the LV3 gets larger 18-inch wheels. The LV3 also offers higher ground clearance. It stands at 181 mm, compared with 167 mm in the LV2, giving the top variant an additional 14 mm of clearance.
360-degree and underbody camera
The LV3 gets a 360-degree surround-view camera, which makes parking and maneuvering in tight spaces easier. It also features an underbody-view camera that provides a clearer view around the lower section of the vehicle.
These camera features are not available in the LV2.
Level 2 ADAS
The biggest difference between the two variants is in driver-assistance technology. The LV2 does not get the Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) offered in the LV3. The higher variant therefore provides additional driver assistance and safety technology.
Is the LV3 worth the extra Rs. 300,000?
The Rs. 300,000 price difference between the Arcfox T1 LV2 and LV3 brings more than a cosmetic upgrade. The LV3 adds leatherette seats, seat ventilation, larger wheels, higher ground clearance, a 360-degree camera, an underbody-view camera and Level 2 ADAS.
For buyers looking for more comfort, convenience and driver-assistance features, the LV3 offers a significantly better-equipped package for the additional cost.
