Monday, December 13, 2010
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Upcoming Car Launches in India
1. BMW X1
Estimated Price : N/A
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2. Hyundai Avante
Expected launch date : Jan-2011
Estimated Price : N/A
Initially, the Hyundai Avante might be equipped with a 1.6 litre Gamma petrol engine and a diesel engine variant may follow. The 1.6 litre, DOHC, VVT, 4 cylinder, petrol engine is believed to pump out a top power of 118 bhp at 6200 rpm and churn out a peak torque of 156 Nm at 4200 rpm. The diesel variant of the car is reported to be loaded with a 1582cc, CRDi power-train that belts out a max power of 115 bhp at 4000 rpm and generates maximum torque of 260 nm at 1900 rpm. Both the mills are to be mated with 6 speed automatic gearbox. For better fuel economy, the petrol engine is reported to have intelligent Gasoline Direct Injection technology (GDI). This technology will ensure around 10 per cent increase in the fuel efficiency as compared to its peers.
3.Maruti Kizashi
Expected launch date : Jan-2011
Estimated Price : Rs 10 to 12 lacs.Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. Is all set to launch it latest sports sedan Maruti Kizashi in India by 2011. Suzuki, Japanese auto major and parent company of Maruti India, sells Suzuki Kizashi in the US and Japanese market and the response is overwhelming at there. The mid-size car, Maruti Kizashi, was showcased for the first time at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show then at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show. In addition to this, the concept third Kizashi was introduced at the 2008 New York auto show. After showcasing the Maruti Kizashi at different Auto Shows across the world, it was launched commercially in Japan and the US in October 2009 and December 2009 respectively. The company also displayed the production model of the car at the biggest Auto Expo-Delhi Auto Expo 2010.
4.Maruti Cervo
Expected launch date : Jan-2011Estimated Price : N/A
Maruti Cervo Launch Date
It is expected that Maruti Cervo will be launched in the Indian auto market in the month of January 2011.India’s largest auto manufacturer, Maruti is planning to launch another small car model Maruti Cervo in entry level segment in the Indian auto market. Maruti is working aggressively to launch Maruti Cervo in Indian market as a counter attack to Tata Nano which has stormed the auto market with its ultra low cost. Maruti is a market leader for small car market but the launch of Tata Nano has affected heavily the sales of Maruti 800. It is expected that the Maruti Cervo will be priced in the range of Rs 1.5 to 2 lacs. To reduce its manufacturing cost Maruti Suzuki may reduce some features from the original model which is available in Japan. It is also expected that after the launch Maruti Cervo will overtake the company’s most popular models Maruti 800 and Maruti Alto.
5.Chevrolet Sail
Expected launch date : Mar-2011Estimated Price : N/A
After being hit by bankruptcy last year, General Motors has overcome the bad time and is now sailing across the world. It recently launched a new sedan Chevrolet Sail in the Chinese market in association with Shanghai GM and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC). The concept car model, Chevrolet Sail was displayed in Shanghai Auto Show in 2005. The company has informed that the car will be exported to other emerging markets as well. The statement is seen as an indication of its launch in India as well.
6.Nissan Sunny
Expected launch date : Mar-2011Estimated Price : Rs 8 to 10 lakhs
The wait for the sedan version of the Nissan Micra seems to be over now with the news of launching it next year. As promised by the Japanese auto major, Nissan Micra, a small car, will be followed by Nissan Micra sedan. The New Global Sedan is reported to have been named as Nissan Sunny; a name that was initially decided for Nissan small sedan cars. This Sunny range was first introduced in 1966 and a lot of modifications took place every passing year for decades. Now here in India, the sedan name Sunny might face legal issues as the same name was used for Bajaj scooter, Bajaj Sunny which was discontinued a few years back. It is also speculated that the company might think over the name again. Recently, Nissan has circulated a sketch of its global sedan, Nissan Sunny, which is informed to be showcased at the 8th Guangzhou international Auto Expo in China this December.
7.Toyota Etios Liva
Expected launch date : April-2011Estimated Price : Rs 4.2 lakh to 5.5 lakh
Toyota Etios Liva
December 1, 2010 - Toyota Etios Liva, the much awaited hatchback from auto pioneer, Toyota Motors was unveiled alongwith Toyota Etios sedan. The event of the launch was graced by Toyota Motors' President, Mr. Akio Toyoda. The hatch received a huge applaud from the audience post the unveiling.8.Nissan Pixo
Expected launch date : Mar-2011Estimated Price : Rs 3 to 4 lacs.
Another Indian connection for Nissan! This time Suzuki followed by Renault, Mahindra and Bajaj. Nissan has tied up with Suzuki to develop a new vehicle on the base of A-Star. The new vehicle is named Nissan Pixo. As per news reports, the vehicle is named Suzuki New Alto except Europe. The Nissan Pixo will be developed in India and exported to other countries. The auto company will change some of the exterior of A-Star while the rest of the car will be same. New changes include new grille, upgraded bumpers and Nissan logo. The car will give unmatchable fuel efficiency, less carbon emission and competitive price tag. Nissan Pixo will compete with the popular cars in India and newly launched Ford Figo, Volkswagen Polo etc.
9.Hyundai i10 Diesel
Expected launch date : Mar-2011Estimated Price : Rs 3,48,804 to Rs 5,90,915 (approx)
23 September, 2010 - The second largest car maker in India, Hyundai Motor India, on Thursday launched facelifted new Hyundai i10. The new Hyundai is now available with a new mighty engine and with a great amount of cosmetic change at front and rear side along with a few interior modifications with a price tag of Rs 3.48 lakh to 5.91 lakh (Ex-showroom,Delhi). The new Hyundai i10 named 'Next Gen i10' houses the same existing powertrains but with a newly added technology that is Variable Timing Valve Train (VTVT), incorporated to enhance power and performance of the heart of the car. The cosmetic changes include round headlights, lower but wider air-intake, single chrome finished horizontal slat at front radiator grille that houses company logo and a new design front bumper. The new Hyundai i10 now has stylish ORVMs with integrated turn indicators, height adjustable driver seat, full wheel cover and foldable key with keyless entry. The side view is contributed by body colour door rubber moulding and VTVT and Kappa2 logos. The rear side of the car has reserve parking sensors and new design bumpers. The cabin of the Hyundai i10 now has steering mounted audio controls and bluetooth control; the cabin has been equipped with USB port and AUX connection, instrument console is now vibrant blue instead of light green, two-tone dashboard, silver casing for audio, a digital fuel meter and a up shift-down shift indicator, etc are some other features. The company claims a mileage, for the 1.1 litre engine, to be 19.81 kmpl and 20.36 kmpl for 1.2 litre engine.
Toyota Etios
Toyota Motors launched its highly awaited sedan, Toyota Etios in Bangalore on 1 december 2010. The sedan is priced at Rs. 4.96 lac (base variant) and Rs. 6.86 lac (top end variant) with a booking amount of Rs. 50,000. This is the first ever and the last (as per the company) low cost sedan from Toyota stable. The hatchback version, Toyota Etios Liva which was unveiled on dec 1 will be launched in April 2011. The sedan will be available in 6 colors comes with 5 variants namely Toyota Etios J, Toyota Etios G, Toyota Etios G safety, Toyota Etios V and Toyota Etios VX.
The sedan equipped with a 5 Speed MT boasts of a 1.5 liter DOHC engine that offers 90 Ps of power along with 132 Nm of torque. The car offering a mileage of 17.6 kmpl is available for booking starting from today.
The sedan equipped with a 5 Speed MT boasts of a 1.5 liter DOHC engine that offers 90 Ps of power along with 132 Nm of torque. The car offering a mileage of 17.6 kmpl is available for booking starting from today.
Toyota Etios Description :
Overall
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (KTM) launched one of its most innovative creation on dec 1 at an event in Bangalore, Toyota Etios sedan and unveiled hatchback, Toyota Etios Liva. The booking of this new concept car is started in India and will be introduced in other countries thereafter. The delivery of Toyota Etios saloon version will start from January 2011. This compact car, Toyota Etios, is targeted at masses in India. As per the company, to develop this people's car, over 2,000 engineers were engaged to give it small size without compromising on the eye-catching interior, power, performance and higher fuel economy. At the Auto Expo 2010, the company displayed hatchback and sedan models of Toyota Etios and now finally the saloon version is launched whereas the hatchback version of Etios named Toyota Etios Liva is unveiled. The launch of this hatchback version is planned in the month of April next year. The company had worked hard to make Toyota Etios affordable and wished to use only domestic components for the same.
Toyota has promised to provide world class technology and quality with the Toyota Etios. The design concept for the car is Bold Simplicity which is referred to affordable luxury and functionality in one machine. The car will have to compete with the likes of Maruti Swift Dzire, Tata Manza and Hyundai Accent. The company will produce around 70K units of the car per year. With its small car Toyota Etios, the company intends to grab a 10 per cent market share in Indian compact cars segment by the end of the current year.
This new innovation of Toyota, Etios sedan comes equipped with 1.5 litre petrol engine. The Toyota Etios sedan's engine will produce 90 PS of peak power at 5600 rpm. The engine generates maximum torque of 132 Nm (13.46 kg-m) at 3000 rpm. This simply indicates huge power hidden in this saloon from Toyota.
The shock absorbers at front are independent MacPherson strut while the rear suspension is non-independent Torsion Beam. The suspensions are very much similar to Toyota's Yari. The frames of the cars are rigid and strong with total weight of 930 kg.
The exterior of both the cars is sporty and sharp. Front face of the Toyota Etios saloon looks like a smiling face of human with dimples at cheek (headlamps). Upper smiling grille and lower grille can be identical to this model. At the back, a big size rain wiper and rear hood are provided which look very general. Both hatchback and saloon cars from Toyota have six spoke alloy wheels. Body colour rear side view mirrors, door handles and bonnet catch the eyes of the beholder.
The instrument panel, including speedo and trip is placed at the middle of the dashboard while the AC vents are in round shape. The three spoke steering wheel comes in dual tone along with the rest of the interior. The dashboard of Toyota Etios hatchback is general while the one in the sedan's is quite appealing. Enough legroom and headroom are given in both models. As far as safety is concerned, it seems the cars will miss a lot apart from seat belts for all passengers.
The instrument panel, including speedo and trip is placed at the middle of the dashboard while the AC vents are in round shape. The three spoke steering wheel comes in dual tone along with the rest of the interior. The dashboard of Toyota Etios hatchback is general while the one in the sedan's is quite appealing. Enough legroom and headroom are given in both models. As far as safety is concerned, it seems the cars will miss a lot apart from seat belts for all passengers.
Mileage, Average and Fuel Economy
Toyota Etios sedan model is equipped with 2NR-FE, petrol, 4 Cylinder 16V, DOHC engine. The engine is developed to give apex power of 90PS at 5600 rpm and maximum torque of 132 Nm at 3000 rpm.
Toyota Etios is loaded with light weight that delivers improved anti-knocking performance, and electronic throttle control contribute to high fuel efficiency. It gives a mileage of 17.6 kmpl on highway and 12 kmpl in city. This makes it a fuel efficient car without compromising on the performance and luxury.
Toyota Etios is loaded with light weight that delivers improved anti-knocking performance, and electronic throttle control contribute to high fuel efficiency. It gives a mileage of 17.6 kmpl on highway and 12 kmpl in city. This makes it a fuel efficient car without compromising on the performance and luxury.
Price Range (in lakhs)* | |
| Ex-showroom Price | Rs 5-7lakh (estimated) (Ex-showroom Delhi) |
ENGINE | |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Type | 4 cylinders in-line, 1496cc |
| Power | 88.7bhp at 5600rpm |
| Torque | 13.46kgm at 3000rpm |
Transmission | |
| Type | Manual |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
Chassis & Body | |
| Length | 4265mm |
| Width | 1695mm |
| Height | 1510mm |
| Wheel Base | 2550mm |
| Boot Volume | 595-litres |
| Ground Clearance | 170mm |
| Weight | 930kg |
| Wheels | 15 inch |
| Tyres | 185/60 |
| Spare | Full size |
Suspension | |
| Front | Independent, MacPherson strut |
| Rear | Non-independent, torsion beam |
Steering | |
| Type Power | Electronic Power Steering |
Economy | |
| Overall | 17.64kpl ARAI certified |
| Tank size | 45-litres |
Friday, December 10, 2010
New Nissan Micra Diesel Version launched in india - Rs.5.83 & 6.33
Nissan has just launched the Micra diesel in India. The Micra diesel is available in two trim levels; XV and XV Premium, and the prices are Rs 5.85lakh and Rs 6.33lakh respectively (ex-showroom Mumbai).
The new Micra diesel is powered by the 1.5-litre dCI motor producing 63bhp and 16.3kgm of max torque. With the combination of light kerb weight and the potent 1.5 dCI motor, the Micra has smooth power delivery, sufficient power and breathtaking fuel economy. Although Micra’s engine is an 8-valve motor, the engine is larger than the Swift’s 16-valve engine unit. As per the company claims, the diesel hatch would give efficiency figure of 23.08kpl and would hit the 100kph mark in 14.37 sec, half a second slower than the Swift diesel.
The top-of-the-line XV Premium gets larger 15inch wheels and wider tyres (175/60 R15) as compared to the XV variant that comes with 165/70 R14 tyres – similar to the petrol Micra. The overall height of the diesel variant is slightly lower at 1525mm as compared to the petrol variant's 1530mm. Kerb weight for the XV variant stands at 992kg, going upto 1008kg for the XV Premium variant.
In addition to the petrol variants, the Micra diesel gets body coloured rear spoiler, leather wrapped steering wheel and gear knob. However, features like security alarm system, front passenger airbag, ABS, EBD and Brake Assist are missing from the diesel Micra.Nissan India has already commenced pre-order bookings of the Micra diesel and customers can book the diesel hatch for an initial booking amount of Rs 50,000 through all 20 Nissan dealerships across India.The Micra diesel will be rolled out from Nissan’s manufacturing plant at Oragadam, near Chenna.
Specs:
VEHICLE SUMMARY
Name: Micra Diesel
Model/Car Body Type: Hatchback
Segment: B Segment
Fuel Consumption:
Highway 23.00 kmpl.
Fuel Consumption:
City 16.00 kmpl.
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement: 1461cc, 4 cylinder in-line
Engine Type: Diesel
Maximum Power: 64 Bhp @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque: 160 Nm @ 2000 rpm
DIMENSIONS
Length: 3780 mm
Width: 1665 mm
Height: 1530 mm
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
Seating Capacity: 5
Tyre Size: R13
Suspension: McPherson Struts
Turning Circle: 8.80 mtrs.
Steering: Power
Brakes: Front Disk, Rear Drum
Gears: 5 Manual
Kerb Weight: 1050.00 kgs.
Fuel Tank: 43.00
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Volkswagen Vento launched in India
After the launch of New Polo Hatchback in Indian Market Volkswagen has launched the sedan variant of New Polo to compete with the likes of Swift Dzire, Hyundai Verna & Fiat Linea. Outside India, Polo has a sedan variant called the Volkswagen Polo Classic, but for India Volkswagen has christened the Polo saloon as "Vento".
Volkswagen Vento Trendline
In Italian, the Vento means wind.
Initial impressions are of a typical German engineered mid-size saloon – well-proportioned, smart and understated design backed up by drivetrains that are robust if a bit vanilla. Indian cars get a rough-road package which means better ground clearance. The flipside is the 15-inch wheels on this top-end don’t quite fill out the wheel arches and the Vento begs for slightly bigger wheels. Crucially, the Vento comes with a wider rear track than its Polo sibling, making for a very spacious rear seat.
Interior-The dashboard is pretty straightforward and the controls are easy to use on the move. What we love is the interior quality, which is a distinct step above what you get in the Vento’s Indian competition. We also love the attention to detail – for example, the way the front passenger seat can be moved forward by a lever from the rear seat (it’s such a clever feature, we wonder why no one else thought of it yet). Speaking of which, the Vento’s rear seats are really comfortable. There’s good thigh support and the bench is wide making three-up travelling quite comfortable. The front seats, like all VW’s seats are supportive and have good bolstering.
India gets two engines – a 1.6-litre 105bhp petrol and a 1.6-litre 105bhp diesel. Both engines come with a 5-speed manual or you can opt for a six-speed auto in the spark ignition engine. They do the job, but don’t feel sporty or particularly quick.
The Petrol motor for example makes its peak torque of 15.8kgm at 3800rpm, which means you need to work that gearlever quite a bit, especially when you want to overtake. It’s a motor that’s happy pootling around town and cruising at triple digit speeds, but when you want urge, there’s not much to call upon. And, when you rev it past 4000rpm, it gets quite vocal – there are smoother petrol motors around.
Opt for the automatic transmission and you’ll find it saps quite a bit of power. Because they wanted to keep costs down, the Vento gets a regular torque converter transmission rather than VW’s sophisticated twin-clutch DSG box. The auto, like the manual is rather nice when you’re not in a hurry. Gearshifts are smooth, the ratios seem well chosen and there’s no fuss. But, it’s when you’re in the mood for some fun that the box disappoints. It’s pretty slow with its shifts, even in tiptronic mode, and makes the engine seem a touch more strained than the manual. Also, there’s no dead pedal which we feel is quite an omission in an auto transmission.
The common-rail diesel is the one to go for. With its 25kgm of torque at a low-ish 1500rpm, it’s the one that feels the quickest and the most fun to drive. Yes, there is a tiny bit of lag, but it’s easy to stay away from the bog-zone. Once the turbo is fully up and spinning the car feels quite relaxed and can easily maintain cruising speeds on the highway. It’s pretty refined too – sure you can tell it’s a diesel by its gravelly engine note, but it’s a world away from VW’s Pumpe Duse engines of old.
The Vento is a predictable, safe handler and the steering is tuned to be easy to twirl in traffic. It’s also pretty middle of the road when it comes to the twisty’s. The steering is reasonably accurate and there’s good grip from the tyres. There’s a bit of body roll, but it’s not too bad. Where the Vento scores is its ride, which takes all but the worst bumps in its stride. We did notice a few thumps over the worst sections of road when we were travelling four up and with the massive boot full of luggage.
All variants of the Vento come with rear air-con vents and a rear centre armrest. But it’s the Highline spec that is pretty well equipped. It comes with a CD player, climate control, electric mirrors, remote locking, alloy wheels, a trip computer, ABS and two airbags but no aux-in port. The base Trendline though priced well, is quite poor on equipment and VW is currently not offering a middle-of-the-road Comfortline variant.
On the face of it, the Vento seems like a good buy. You’ll love its solid build quality, its understated class and the diesel engine. Prices start from Rs 6.99 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) for the Trendline petrol and go on to Rs 9.23 lakh for the Highline diesel.Volkswagen Vento Trendline
Bugatti Veyron! Out in India
BUGATTI VEYRON 16.4 ... WROOOOM
Volkswagen Group company Bugatti Automobiles on Thursday launched its super premium sports car ‘Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport', the most expensive car in India so far with a price tag of Rs.16 crore onwards. Packed with many exclusive safety and luxury features, the sports car will reach the top speed of 407 km an hour and speed of 360 km an hour with the roof off.
The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport, priced at Rs 16 crore onwards, will be distributed by the company's Indian dealer Exclusive Motors. So far, the most expensive cars in India have been the Rolls Royce Phantom and the Maybach, which are priced around Rs 5 crore.
The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport, priced at Rs 16 crore onwards, will be distributed by the company's Indian dealer Exclusive Motors. So far, the most expensive cars in India have been the Rolls Royce Phantom and the Maybach, which are priced around Rs 5 crore.
The car, which uses components made of special materials like titanium, carbon fibre and magnesium, is powered by an 8 litre engine with 16 cylinders and is assembled by hand at the company's headquarters in Molsheim in France. The Grand Sport's body structure consists of a carbon fibre monocoque suspended from an aluminium frame in the front and a carbon fibre/stainless steel frame in the rear. Along with moisture-resistant, backstitched leather, a range of new equipment features has been added to the interior of the car, including a reversing camera with 2.7-inch monitor integrated in the rear-view-mirror and the 'Puccini' sound system with digital signal processor.
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