KATHMANDU : The Nammi Vigo electric SUV can now be purchased with a monthly installment of around Rs 31,000, equivalent to roughly Rs 1,000 per day.
The price of the Vigo has been reduced by Rs 800,000 following a major price cut by MAW Vriddhi, the authorized distributor of Nammi in Nepal.
The company has set the price of the Vigo E2 at Rs 3.599 million for the duration of the NADA Auto Show. After the auto show, the price will increase to Rs 3.799 million. The model was previously priced at Rs 4.399 million.
Under the current Nepal Rastra Bank regulations, buyers can get financing of up to 60 percent of the vehicle’s value, requiring a 40 percent down payment.
At the current price, buyers need to make a down payment of Rs 1.4396 million, while the remaining Rs 2.1594 million can be financed for seven years.
With interest rates currently available at around 5.25 to 5.50 percent, a loan at 5.5 percent interest for seven years would result in a monthly EMI of around Rs 31,030. This works out to approximately Rs 1,034 per day.
When the Vigo was priced at Rs 4.399 million, the monthly EMI was around Rs 38,000. The price reduction has therefore lowered the monthly installment by around Rs 7,000.
Nammi Vigo: key highlights
The Nammi Vigo arrived in Nepal in Bhadra 2082 and quickly gained popularity in the market. More than 700 units have been sold within its first year.
The Vigo combines a distinctive design with modern features and a relatively affordable price. The latest version no longer gets a sunroof and now rides on 17-inch alloy wheels, which are 1 inch smaller than before. Other features remain unchanged.
Based on a ‘Rubik’s Cube’ design concept, the Vigo stands out from conventional crossover SUVs. It features modern headlights, LED daytime running lights, semi-recessed door handles and distinctive triangular tail lamps.
The SUV measures 4,306 mm in length, 1,868 mm in width and 1,654 mm in height, with a 2,715 mm wheelbase.
The Vigo is equipped with a 51.87 kWh battery pack and has a claimed range of up to 430 km on a full charge. It supports 3C fast charging, allowing the battery to charge from 30 to 80 percent in around 18 minutes using a 167 kW DC fast charger.
Power comes from a 99 kW electric motor producing 160 Nm of torque. With 190 mm of ground clearance, the Vigo is designed to handle a variety of road conditions.
Inside, the SUV gets a 12.8-inch infotainment screen, an 8.8-inch information display and a 360-degree camera. Voice control allows users to operate various vehicle and smartphone functions.
Other features include a 50W wireless charger, one-touch rear seat folding and front seats that can be folded flat to create a bed-like space.
The Vigo also gets welcome and memory seats, music-linked ambient lighting, a hands-free tailgate and 3C fast-charging technology. It features Wi-Fi connectivity, wireless charging and a heated and ventilated driver’s seat.
The cabin offers storage compartments at 35 different locations.
The SUV comes with three driving modes Eco, Standard and Sport as well as three steering modes: Calm, Standard and Comfort.
Safety features include six airbags, Level 2 ADAS, a 360-degree camera, auto hold, hill hold, hill descent control and traction control.
