Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Maruti Swift Dzire Review and Price

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd coming with compact model of Maruti Swift DzireBottom of Form There are some rumours that Maruti Suzuki India Limited is speculating to launch a compact sedan designed on platform of Maruti Swift Dzire. Codenamed as Swift 3.99 the upcoming version of compact sedan is being manufactured at Maruti’s Manesar plant. According to some authentic sources trials for new sedan have started and it is believed that soon it will be spotted before announcement of its official launch. It is anticipated that Maruti Suzuki India Ltd is influenced by government’s policy of charging low excise duty on sedan’s depending on their length and it is because of this Maruti has designed new compact sedan with length of 4.16 meter.

Maruti Swift Dzire LXI
  • Price – Rs. 5,03,460/-
  • Mileage – City 13.0, Highway 17.5
  • Version – Petrol
  • Engine capacity – 1197C
Maruti Swift Dzire VXI
  • Price – Rs. 5,51,890/-
  • Mileage – Rs. 13.0, Highway 17.5
  • Version – Petrol
  • Engine – 1197cc
Maruti Swift Dzire LDI
  • Price – Rs. 5,88,183/-
  • Mileage – City 14.5, Highway 19.3
  • Version – Diesel
  • Engine -1248cc
Maruti Swift Dzire VDI
  • Price – Rs. 6,37,149/-
  • Mileage – City 14.5, Highway 19.3
  • Version – Diesel
  • Engine – 1248cc
Maruti Swift Dzire ZXI
  • Price – Rs. 6,48,174
  • Mileage – City 13.0, Highway 17.5
  • Version – Petrol
  • Engine – 1197cc
Maruti Swift Dzire ZDI
  • Price – Rs. 7,22,005/-
  • Mileage – City 14.5, Highway 19.3
  • Version – Diesel
  • Engine – 1248c
Available in both petrol and diesel variants Maruti Swift Dzire fulfil various needs of consumers with fuel efficiency and powerful performance. The petrol variant is integrated with 1.2 L, 1197 cc, K -12 series engine which alongwith 5 speed manual transmission meets BS IV emission standards. On other side diesel variant is equipped with 1.3L, 1248 cc DDiS engine supported by 5 step multi point common rail fuel injection system offering superior combustion and fuel efficiency.



At present Maruti India has to pay excise duty of 22% on Maruti Swift Dzire whereas for new compact sedan it will have to pay 10% of excise duty. Maruti Swift Dzire price of ongoing version is Rs 4.94 lakh, it is expected that Maruti Swift Dzire price for sub compact version will be around Rs 4.49 lakh. The major rivals of Maruti Swift Dzire are Toyota Etios from Toyota Motors of Japan and domestic Tata Indigo from Tata Motors. Maruti Swift Dzire review infers that surely Maruti Swift Dzire has been a mind blowing car with its stunning looks and design integrated with perfect combination of latest technical features with powerful performance. Sleek and impressive graphics give Maruti Swift Dzire an aggressive and sporty look due to which it has more demand from the young drivers.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Skoda Superb Price in India

Skoda Superb Review revelas that the car would be offered in both petrol and diesel varinats in the market. The petrol varinat will have a a 1.8 L 140 Bhp engine and a option of having a 3.6 L 260 Bhp, V6 FSI engine also. The diesel varinat of the car is expected to incorporate a 2 L 140 Bhp TDI engine. The car is expected to come up with a same 2 L common rail turbo diesel engine. With the launch of this new Superb in the market, it is expected to give a tough a competition to the Honda Accord. The new Skoda car is expected to be the best in its class in all aspects.

Skoda Superb Review revelas that the car would be offered in both petrol and diesel varinats in the market. The petrol varinat will have a a 1.8 L 140 Bhp engine and a option of having a 3.6 L 260 Bhp, V6 FSI engine also. The diesel varinat of the car is expected to incorporate a 2 L 140 Bhp TDI engine. The car is expected to come up with a same 2 L common rail turbo diesel engine. With the launch of this new Superb in the market, it is expected to give a tough a competition to the Honda Accord. The new Skoda car is expected to be the best in its class in all aspects.


Skoda Superb Review revelas that the car would be offered in both petrol and diesel varinats in the market. The petrol varinat will have a a 1.8 L 140 Bhp engine and a option of having a 3.6 L 260 Bhp, V6 FSI engine also. The diesel varinat of the car is expected to incorporate a 2 L 140 Bhp TDI engine. The car is expected to come up with a same 2 L common rail turbo diesel engine. With the launch of this new Superb in the market, it is expected to give a tough a competition to the Honda Accord. The new Skoda car is expected to be the best in its class in all aspects.


Thursday, September 22, 2011

New Tata car- Merlin Price and Features

The new SUV will be a 7 seater SUV with large boot space and two side ways facing jump seats in it. Tata had made an entry in this segment with its Tata Safari more than 10 years before in the Indian market. It is worth to mention that the new Tata Merlin will share the similar kind of platform with Safari. Tata Motors is all set to give Mahindra XUV 500 a good run for money with its competitive price and high end features.

Tata Motors will launch its new SUV in the Indian market christened Tata Merlin. The launch of the SUV is likely to be slated on 27th September 2011. Being tested, the new Tata Merlin caught its first glance on the roads. As per new Tata Merlin specifications, the new SUV will come packed with a 2.2 liter DICOR engine which will churn out the top power of 140 bhp and 320 Nm of peak torque. Tata Motors has not revealed Tata Merlin price in India, as per speculations company will tag its SUV around Rs 10 lakh. In view to compete with upcoming Mahindra XUV 500, Tata is looking to adopt this aggressive price strategy.

Recently Land Rover has recently integrated with home grown giant Tata Motors. Like other Tata cars, this new SUV also features a comfortable and luxurious interiors which can be quite comparable to Tata Aria and far better than Tata Safari. The new Tata Merlin features reveal that the new SUV includes more advanced security features like ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) with ESP (Electronic Stability Programme) and four airbags at both front and rear. In addition to this, Tata Merlin features include spacious interiors with ample amount of headroom and leg space.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Nissan Sunny Sedan at Rs 5.78 lakh

After getting a huge response from its hatchback Nissan Micra, now the Japanese automaker Nissan for driving more volumes today launched all new sedan Nissan Sunny Sedan in India. The sedan sunny is based on Nissan’s V platform, the same one that underpins the Micra. However the sunny is no Micra as it is adorned with a boot slap on and a completely new styling. Nissan Sunny is launched in 3 trims chiefly Nissan Sunny XE, Nissan Sunny XL and Nissan Sunny XV. Nissan Sunny price for the base variant, Nissan Sunny XE is tagged at Rs 5.78 lakhs, while the Nissan Sunny XL is priced at Rs 6.68 lakhs and Nissan Sunny XV has been tagged at Rs 7.68 lakhs (ex showroom price). Sedan Sunny is equipped with a 1. 5-litre petrol engine that makes 97bhp and 13.6 kgm of torque. That seems not to be a performance motor but it responds well to part throttle inputs and pulls well from low speeds, which is useful in traffic.

The engine is good till 5000 rpm but after this it gets trashy. The five-speed manual gear box is a bit notchy though and doesn’t like being hurried. The car offers a ARAI certified decent mileage of 16.95 kmpl which will help the car to definitely overcome the like cars Hyundai Verna, Volkswagen Vento , Maruti Swift Dzire and Ford Fiesta. The all new Nissan sunny is offered in India in three variants under the names :- Nissan Sunny XL, Nissan Sunny XV and Nissan Sunny XE. The exteriors and interiors of the car are very well designed. The Sunny’s long, flowing lines, interesting headlights and elaborate rear section making the car more fascinated. Inside the car the quality of design is decent and fit and finish is a lot better then like cars in this segment. The front seats are comfortable, and there is a tremendous legroom at the rear seats. The long cabin is making the inside space a pleasing place to be. Although sunny's dashboard resembles Micra , but theres is some difference regarding Centre console,the dials and the audio system.



The car is ornamented with many safety and comfort features, which gives a feeling that Nissan sunny is not just an another sedan. Nissan Sunny specifications comprise air bags which are provided according to the variants price while ABS is present in all variants. If talk about advanced feature the car doesn't disappoint consumers as rear defroster, wheel caps, climate control, beige interiors, steering mounted audio controls, electric adjust mirrors, rear blower vents, keyless entry, CD player with aux-in and airbags for driver and passenger are offered there. Well everything is good enough to take the Nissan on high peak of sales but one thing that gives a feeling of incapacitation is that it is introduced in petrol variant only at that time when all its competitors are offering diesel variants too. So lets see how much response the new sedan sunny will receive.

Nissan Seden Diesel Price in India

Nissan Sunny specifications comprise 1.5 Liter K9K Dci engine which is expected to produce power of 85 Bhp at 4000 rpm and a peak torque of 200 NM at 1800 rpm. Currently Renault Fluence, Nissan Micra are some of the other cars which are using this dCi engine, but a diesel engine coupled with attractive price tag seems to be a perfect strategy for panic to its rivals like Toyota Etios and Maruti Swift Dzire and will make Nissan cars the largest crowd puller in India. Added to Nissan Sunny features suggest that the diesel engine will be a variant of Micra's engine crafted for a turbo guise and Variable geometry. It is said that with 1000 kg mass the car might be a very frugal sedan accommodated with safety features.

Nissan Motor India launched yesterday the petrol version of its Sunny sedan in India. With the apt pricing the car might fetch a good market share in this segment, but as now due to skyrocketing price of petrol the pressing need for the day is diesel and most of the contenders are swing in favor of diesel cars in India, so for better chances the auto group is planning to come up with the diesel variant of Sunny Sedan. The diesel powered Nissan sunny price in India is yet not revealed but it is expected to be priced competitively at no more than a lakh above the petrol variant. Nissan Sunny petrol version is offered at Rs 5.78 lakh for its base variant. As for launch, the Nissan Sunny diesel variant will be brought in before the end of this fiscal year.

About the gap for launching Nissan Sunny diesel some experts comment that when the company has diesel engine, then why to delay the launch?, But answer is as simple as fact that this time when oil marketing companies have been raising petrol prices in line with global crude prices, the diesel variant will create a huge sales and company is not in the position to maintain that, as for now the firm needs time to strengthen its dealerships in India. Well stay tuned for more updates about the diesel Sunny sedan, and hope to get it soon hitting Indian roads.

Monday, September 19, 2011

Nissan Sunny Price in India

Nissan Sunny specifications come with an 1.5 Litre petrol engine which delivers a maximum power of 99 Bhp and 34 Nm torque on wheels. It would offer a mileage of 13 kmpl in city whereas 16.9 kmpl on highway and the engine of sedan Sunny will feature a 5-speed gearbox with manual transmission, 16 valves and 4 cylinders. It would be a five seater with ample space for legroom and headroom. It will also come with an huge boot space. It is speculated that Nissan Sunny will come with an integration of various safety features like ABS(Anti Braking System) which offers power braking and avoid skidding, EBD, central locking etc. Nissan XE variant will be equipped with only driver’s side airbag whereas XL and XV variants would be provided with additional passenger airbags.


Nissan Sunny specifications come with an 1.5 Litre petrol engine which delivers a maximum power of 99 Bhp and 34 Nm torque on wheels. It would offer a mileage of 13 kmpl in city whereas 16.9 kmpl on highway and the engine of sedan Sunny will feature a 5-speed gearbox with manual transmission, 16 valves and 4 cylinders. It would be a five seater with ample space for legroom and headroom. It will also come with an huge boot space. It is speculated that Nissan Sunny will come with an integration of various safety features like ABS(Anti Braking System) which offers power braking and avoid skidding, EBD, central locking etc. Nissan XE variant will be equipped with only driver’s side airbag whereas XL and XV variants would be provided with additional passenger airbags.



Nissan Sunny also include features like power steering for excellent handling even on poor roads, climate control system, power windows which offers a full control of driver on windows and doors, keyless entry, push and start/ stop button and a well support of a good quality CD/ Mp3/ Radio Audio system. Nissan Sunny will compete with the likes of Honda City, Volkswagen Vento, Suzuki SX4, Hyundai Verna and soon to be launched Ford Fiesta.

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Toyota Fortuner facelift Price in India

Few days ago , The Fortuner SUV was launched in Indonesia. That time the SUV was lack of automatic gearbox and since then the company was receiving many comments and suggestions regarding this feature from car experts, so this time Toyota ornamented Fortuner with automatic gearbox for not receiving any critics furthermore. The car is likely to be showcased at upcoming Indian auto expo 2012 following a launch in the country. There is a list of changes in Toyota Fortuner specifications. However the car will be housed with the same 3 liter D-4D diesel engine which can generate 170 Bhp of power and a peak torque of 343 NM. The engine offers a mileage of 7 kmpl in city and 11 kmpl on highway. New head lights and tail lamps are giving the car a fresh look. Bumpers and refreshed grille with a big dollop of chrome is another feature that is included.



After launching Toyota Etios and Liva hatchback, now this Japanese auto biggie is planning to bring in absolutely new facelift Toyota Fortuner in india. The all new Toyota Fortuner was captured in camera when it was on test on New Delhi roads. The newly designed Toyota Fortuner has been equipped with advanced features that will enable the car to leave its rivals Chevrolet Captiva and Ford Endeavor far behind. Toyota Fortuner price is expected to be Rs 20.14 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Honda Brio Features and Specifications

Honda Brio specifications with regard to the engine are as follows. It is powered by 1.2-litre Honda Jazz engine which is planned to have 1 litre motor in the near future. The Honda Brio gives a displacement of 1198 cc and runs on petrol and gives a power of 89 Bhp at 6200 rpm and a torque of 110 Nm at 4800 rpm.The car gives striking 14 kmpl in city and 20 kmpl at highway. The Honda Brio is expected to come with 15 inch steel wheels although the exact specifications are not yet confirmed. The Honda Brio is available in five speed manual transmission and 4 automatic gear options. As per the Honda Brio specifications its suspension system is expected to be Macpherson strut and coil springs for front and rear. The wheels would have disc brakes. Front brake would be vented disc and rear drum.

The car's overall length is 3610 mm, width 1680 mm and the overall height is 1475 mm. The length of the car adds up to 3.6 metres which assures enough space and leg room. The front seats of Honda Brio are made movable so that a person can adjust it as per his or her physique. Even a person over 6 feet can easily duck inside the car and not feel like a duck inside a cage.

The stylish Honda Brio will have two airbags on front seats. Also reports speculate on advanced features such as Advanced electronic stability program with traction control system (TCS) , i-VSP Intelligent vehicle stability program (AWD models only) , ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) with EBD and Brake assist function. Overall the Honda Brio will be one of the most powerful hatchbacks in Indian market.



Technical Data

Car Dimensions
  • Length (mm) : 3610
  • Width (mm) : 1680
  • Height (mm) : 1475

Capacity
Engine Details
  • Engine Model : 1.2 L VTEC
  • Cylinders : 4
  • No of Valves : 16
Transmission
Fuel Efficiency & Performance
  • City (kmpl) : 18
  • Highway (kmpl) : 21
  • Overall (kmpl) : 19
  • FuelType : Petrol
Steering & Brakes
  • SteeringType : Power Assisted Rack and Pinion
  • Front Brakes : Disc
  • Rear Brakes : Drum
  • ABS(Anti-Lock Braking System) : Yes
Suspension & Wheels
  • Wheel Type : Alloy
  • Wheel Size : 15"
Features
Comfort & Convenience
  • Cube Holder : Yes
  • Height-adjustable Driver's Seats : Yes
  • Tiltable Steering Column : Yes
  • Power Window : Yes
  • Power Steering : Yes
  • Air Conditioner : Yes
  • CD Player / MP3 Player : Yes
  • MP3 Player : Yes
  • AM/FM Radio : Yes
  • Power Doors Locks : Yes

    Exterior Feature
  • Body Color Bumper : Yes
  • Rear Spoiler : Yes
  • Printed Glass Atenna : Yes
  • Electrically-adjustable Outside Mirrors : Yes
  • Tubeless Tyres : Yes
  • Alloy Wheels : Yes
Safety & Security

Centrol Locking : Yes
Antilock Bracking System : Yes
Engine Immobilizer : Yes
Airbags : Yes
Child Safety Door Locks : Yes
Front/Rear Seatblts : Yes
Collapsible Steering : Yes
Crumple Zones : Yes


Thursday, September 8, 2011

Tata Indigo e-CS VX Available


Tata Motors has rolled up its sleeves and is playing the fuel efficiency card again. After the launch of the Indica eV2, next up on the cards to be launched by Tata Motors is Indigo e-CS VX a saloon that claims to be the most fuel efficient in sedan segment. Tata Indigo E-CS VX provides a mileage of 25 kmpl which is certified by ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India ) . Tata Indigo E-CS VX price with the fuel injected petrol motor (both engines being BS4 compliant) is tagged at Rs. 497,727 while the CR4 diesel is priced at Rs. 580,339 (all prices ex-showroom Delhi). Both these engines are compliant with BS4 emission norms.

Tata Indigo e-CS VX specifications reveals that it is powered by 1396 cc CR4 common rail diesel motor which produces a power of 69 bhp at 4000 rpm and a peak torque of 14.2 kgm at 1800-3000 rpm. The overall weight of the car has been reduced by around 10 kg and improvements have been made to the gear ratios all of which result in the e-CS' astounding mileage figure! Changes have also been made to the ECU, which is now optimised for fuel efficiency. Apart from the mechanical changes, some cosmetic changes in the form of redesigned wheel arches, a satin finish front grille, head-lamps and ORVMs with blinkers sum up the changes made to the e-CS. Lastly, the e-CS has 14" alloy wheels with low rolling resistance tyres which provides extra bit of efficiency. Tata Indigo E-CS VX features this sedan with Wooden Centre Console ,Keyless Entry, bluetooth, rear centre armrest.

Tata Indigo E-CS VX mileage is so good due to a lot of features in its engine like smart ems (Engine Management System) which is a chip that involves perfectly calibrating engine components every micro second to optimize functionality, right from valve timing to compression ratios, to pressure volume ratios, to air fuel mixture, flawlessly synchronizing every engine function to deliver 25 kmpl mileage, maximum charge combustion that ensures effective intake and circulation of charge (mixture of air and fuel), thereby minimising pumping friction losses. The result is maximum combustion of charge, increased efficiency and power .As the wheel arches are redesigned and subtle alterations are done on the exteriors along with a lighter shell and engine, so they have contributed to making the car more aerodynamic by reducing the drag coefficient. Transaxle is another reason for better mileage which optimizes gear ratios. Optimised tyres were developed which provide low rolling losses coupled with good riding comfort and handling.

Maruti Ertiga Price in India

Maruti Suzuki India is the largest car manufacturer in India. Some popular cars of this brand are Maruti Alto, Maruti Swift, Maruti Kizashi, Maruti Gypsy and many others.Maruti India is planning to launch its new car Maruti R3 in 2012. Maruti India has shown a glimpse Maruti R3 in the auto expo 2010 which is now going to be renamed as Maruti Ertiga MPV. Maruti India is now planning to show Maruti Ertiga MPV in auto expo 2012 in Delhi. The Maruti Ertiga price is not yet revealed but it is expected that the Maruti Ertiga price will fall in the range of Rs 7 lakh to Rs 9 lakh. The Maruti Ertiga MPV will be popular in both passenger segment and taxi segment.

The main competitors of Maruti Ertiga MPV will be Toyota Innova, Mahindra Xylo, and Tata Sumo Grande. The competition will mainly arise in case of price as Toyota Innova is coming in the price range of Rs 8.35 lakh to 12.61 lakh. Mahindra Xylo is coming in the same price tag as Maruti Ertiga MPV. Tata Sumo Grande is cheaper than Maruti Ertiga MPV whose price is starting from Rs 5.80 lakh. The Maruti Ertiga MPV specifications reveal that Maruti Ertiga MPV will be a 6 to 7 seater car. It will be launched in petrol and diesel variant. The petrol variant will consist of 1.4 litres K-series engine which will produce about 87 BHP of power and 130 Nm of torque. The diesel variant will consist of 1.3 litres multijet diesel engine which will produce about 90 BHP of power and 200 Nm of torque.The Maruti Ertiga price will be in the range of Rs 7 lakh to 9 lakh which makes the car cheaper in the MPV segment.

Maruti India is keen to enter the MPV market which is currently dominated by Toyota Innova. The Maruti Ertiga is based on Maruti Ritz platform.

Hyundai Eon Release Date in India

Hyundai's latest upcoming small car under the code name Hyundai H800 is gradually creating lots of buzz in Indian market. It is speculated that this Hyundai Eon a south Korean automaker's product will give a stiff competition to existing highest selling cars Maruti Alto and Chevrolet Spark. Hyundai EON price is very killing. It can be obtainable under Rs 3 lakh only which is affordable to every pocket. However the official date of launching Hyundai Eon in India is yet to be revealed , but it is expected that company will launch it in the month of October due to festive season in India which will create more demand for the car.

The new Hyundai Eon's design is based on existing Hyundai i10. Although the interior space of the Eon car is expected to be same as Santro ,yet due to economical and more practical style the car seems a generation or two ahead from Santro and presumably cozy for four adults. The new Hyundai Eon is housed with 800 cc petrol engine which can churn out 50 bhp of power and a torque of 50 nm.

The car has good mileage and better fit. Adding to it the exterior is also furnished with attractive color options. Speculations said that the initial production of Hyundai Eon has been commenced and the suppliers of Hyundai have been asked to supply spare parts for the car. The company is very much excited to bring this small car in the market. If believe on rumors this H800 car has been specifically designed to cater the needs of Indian car populace rather then offering it globally. Hyundai Eon review suggests that with all the fascinating features in place ,The car is going to be a high sale puller for Hyundai India.

Mercedes B-Class Available in June

Mercedes India Plans to launch Mercedes Benz B-Class next year. The globally famous German automaker Mercedes Benz 's Indian subsidiary Mercedes Benz India is planning to launch its new hatchback Mercedes Benz-B class in June 2012. The company has hope to demonstrate this new hatchback B-class in 2012 auto expo. The strategy behind this plan is to measure the response of the consumers for the car and locomote the attention of people from BMW and AUDI. To undertake BMW X1 ,the German autogroup probably might bring this hatchback in Indian market earlier then predicated. However Mercedes Benz B Class price is yet not confirmed but rumors suggest that the Mercedes Benz B India is currently indulged in discussion with its German counterpart to assemble B-class hatchback in India for placing the price tag competitively around Rs 18 lakh .it seems that this car will be a sound option for those who want to enjoy the Mercedes drive even on tight budget.

Although Mercedes Benz India is presently not offering any car in the segment with which BMW X1 belongs, yet the auto group is indulged in manufacturing mini-SUV Mercedes Benz GLC which can give competition to BMW X1.But as this mini SUV model will be able to contend in 2014, in such case with the superior interior designs and attractive price Mercedes Benz B-Class can move the market sales trend towards it which is currently seized by BMW and AUDI.



To offer a smooth and comfortable ride the company intends to equip Mercedes B-Class with a selective damping system that will change accordingly the Road's conditions. After a good foothold in global market Mercedes Benz B-Class is offering both diesel and petrol variants in India and the company has high hopes to gain the same response for both the alternatives in Indian market too.

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Mahindra XUV 500 slated Features and Specifications

Mahindra and Mahindra is the largest SUV manufacturing company in India. Many cars of this brand can be seen running on Indian roads such as Mahindra Scorpio, Mahindra Bolero, Mahindra Xylo, and Mahindra Thar.

Mahindra and Mahindra is now going to launch Mahindra XUV 500. By the courtesy of our sources, the launch date of Mahindra XUV 500 is expected to be on September 28. The Mahindra XUV 500 price is expected to be between Rs 12 lakh and 20 lakh. The Mahindra XUV 500 specifications reveal that the car will be powered by a powerful 2.2 litres diesel engine which will generate the power of 140 BPS and a maximum torque of 32.6 kg. The Mahindra XUV 500 price for the base version is expected to be around Rs 12 lakh. The price of all the variants is expected to be between 12 lakh and 20 lakh. The president of automotive and farm equipment sector of Mahindra and Mahindra Mr. Pawan Goenka has reported that Mahindra XUV 500 is the home grown product of Mahindra and Mahindra at their Chennai research center.

As per the Mahindra XUV 500 specifications, the XUV500 consists of a 2.2 litres mHawk diesel engine which will generate the power of 140 BPS and a maximum torque of 32.6 kg. The 2.2 litres engine of XUV 500 is specially developed for the car. The cable operated gearbox installed in the car has both five speed and six speed options. Besides these features, the XUV 500 also consists of traction control and hill descent control. Furthermore, the XUV 500 will be 7 seater car having a powerful diesel engine. The steering of the car will be tilted and the brakes will be front disk and rear disk.

The XUV 500 will also consist of alloy wheels, tachometer, 2 trip meters, ORVM indicators. The security system will include six airbags, parking sensors, fog lamps, traction control, EBD, ABS, ESP, and 3 rear seat belts. The main competitors of Mahindra XUV 500 are Toyota Fortuner, Honda CRV, Skoda Yeti, and Tata Aria. Mahindra XUV 500 will be launched in India and South Africa but Mahindra and Mahindra has also planned to launch the car in other car markets too.

Toyota Launch Etios twins diesel on September 9

Just six more days and Toyota Etios diesel and Toyota Etios Liva diesel will make a grand appearance in its launch. The twin launch has generated a huge amount of curiosity among the car enthusiasts. Diesel cars are pacing with a steady speed in the Indian market as petrol prices do not seem to negotiate with user's pocket.

Toyota Motors are on their heels to bring the diesel variant of both the cars on September 9. With 1.4 litre 75 bhp fixed turbo geometry engine giving an excellent mileage of 21 kmpl that promises fuel economy on part of both the cars. Etios twins are likely to come with a 5 speed manual transmission gearbox. The launch is strategically planned around this time of the year to attract a large chunk of buyers in market. With the backlog for the Maruti Swift delivery of over 4 months and Honda Motor’s lack of diesel vehicle line-up, Toyota Motors has timed it perfectly to make an impact in the Indian car market with the launch of Toyota Etios twins in the diesel variants.

Toyota Etios Liva, a hatchback has completed two months in Indian market but the car has performed sadly may be because of the availability of petrol variant only. To add the grief Maruti India launched new version of Swift hatchback and Honda brought Jazz into the Indian market to compete with Toyota Etios Liva. Toyota Etios diesel will replace the sedan Toyota Etios currently being tagged in range of Rs 4.99 to 6.97 lakh (ex-showroom price). The earlier mileage of this car was a mere 17.6 kmpl. It is evident that the company has worked hard to get its cards right on the top. So lets see if Japanese auto giant can draw the ball in its court this time.

Renault launch Koleos on September 8

Renault will inaugrate the the launch of new cars this month by revealing its SUV, Renault Koleos on Thrusday. The french auto major Renault will launch its second car, the first being Renault Fluence launched on May 23 this year, after parting ways with Mahindra and Mahindra. Since then both the companies were working on a new SUV. While Mahindra is set to launch XUV 500 later this month, Renault is ready with its Koleos to be launched on 8th September.

Renault Koleos has already spread its word globally since 2008 and now with its facelifted desiel only variant, Renault Koleos crossover SUV will hit Indian roads for the first time. Renault is also looking frward for the launch of 4 new cars till the end of 2012. A range of Rs. 16-18 lakh is speculated to be the Renault Koleos price range. Koleos features comfortable interiors with leather upholstery to keep intact the sporty look. Along with this Cruise controls, Bose surround Music system and speed limiter is provided with the SUV. A 2 litre Dci 1995cc Euro IV engine exhibiting 150 bhp power is combined with six-speed automatic gearbox in order to transmit power to the wheels at every gearshift.



Renault Koleos also has twin hatchback door design that imbibes in it the capacity of a larger luggage space. The upcoming Renault Koleos is claimed to be loaded with most of the standard a few advanced safety features including Anti-lock Braking system with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution system (EBD), airbags, front fog lamps, all disc brakes, parking sensors, as expected of an SUV. Overall this Renault Koleos reviews are quite positive and once this four wheel drive car is launched it is expected to take on Ford Endeavour, Chevrolet Captiva, Honda CR-V and Mitsubishi Outlander in SUV sector.

Monday, September 5, 2011

One Million cars recalls by Honda

The company is recalling 936,000 cars worldwide from its Fit and CR-V lines to replace the master switch for the cars' power windows. A design flaw can allow residue from window cleaners to accumulate, which over time can degrade the switch's electrical contacts and potentially cause a fire. No injuries have been reported from the problem, which affects 80,111 cars in the United States from the CR-V's 2006 model year.

Honda (HMC) is also recalling cars from its CR-Z compact hybrid line that are equipped with a manual transmission. A software bug could allow the motor, under some conditions, to rotate in the opposite direction from the transmission's gear -- allowing the car to, for example, roll backwards when the transmission is in forward gear. No injuries have been reported. Honda plans to fix the problem with a software upgrade. The recall affects 26,000 vehicles worldwide, including 5,626 cars in the United States.

This is the second major recall for Honda in recent weeks, and a further setback for the Japanese carmaker as it struggles to recover from a run of bad news and sluggish sales. Honda recalled 1.5 million cars in the U.S. in early August to fix a transmission issue, and drew a scathing Consumer Reports review for the 2012 model year of its ultra-popular Civic compact car.