NEW HONDA BRIO RELEASED 2011

HONDA BRIO

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segment with its hot quotient. Come October and this mini wagon will be available forthe Indian customers. Honda India earlier failed to woo the small car lo

vers in India with Honda Jazz, however this time its small car Honda Brio has already created a hysteria long before its launch. The Japanese autobiggie is expected to price this s

mall car competitively and it is said that Honda Brio price will be somewhere between Rs4 to 5 lakh. The new small car from Honda India will come affixed with 1.2 litre 1-VTEC engine. Honda Brio will also adorn features like ABS ,airbags and will offer high fuel efficiency.

Honda Brio Description :

Although late, Honda has made entry in the Indian hatchback market and that too with nothing less that best. Honda Brio bagged great applaud from viewers when it was first displayed at the New Delhi Auto Expo and there started the story of its popularity. Since then Honda Briois the most awaited model from the

Honda empire. The car has its hint even in the Bangkok Motor Show where the viewers agreed that this is one of its kind and have never been seen a model like this in Honda store.2CV concept is what Honda Brio is built on and with that it has simply

outstanding crease on its body and a forward inclined stance. This styling is something you will go crazy for and to increase its demand exponentially, Honda has introduced striking color options to choose from.

The car's rear is the main selling feature of the car. Honda Brio is given back lights at a lower end and the rear is all made with glass. This concept of all glass back is something rarely seen in the segment andthat what makes its looks go unique in market. If you ever see a Honda Brio drivingin front of you, you will surely end up admiring those little detailing done with its back glass with smoked out effect and low lined lamps.

The first hatchback from Honda, Honda Brio is powered by 1.2-litre Honda Jazz engine which is planned to get 1 litre motor in the near future. The wonderful car gives a displacement of 1198 cc which is one of the best figure to have in terms of engine in the hatchback segment. The engine used in Honda Brio runs on pet

rol and can give a peak power of 89 Bhp at 6200 rpm and beating torque of 110 Nm at 4800 rpm.

The length of the car measures 3.6 metres which assures roomy interior and decent boot space. With this size in car, the control over drive also becomes interesting and you can

rely on it after the Honda Jazz's driving experience. With its upmarket feature, Honda Brio makes a unique identity in market and w

ill surely be a hit in the Indian market.Honda Brio is a newly styled hatchback which is powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine which is taken from Jazz. The B-segment car's powertrain is capable of producing apex power of 89 Bhp @ 6200 rpm and the peak torque given by thin powerful

engine is 110 Nm @ 4800 rpm. Honda Brio is the second hatchback from Honda stable which is simply add

ing to its popularity. It is speculated that the exclusive Honda Sedan

will come equipped with 5 speed

manual transmission and 4 Automatic transmission. The steering wheel is expected to come as electronically powered. The suspension system is expected to be Macpherson strut and coil springs for front and rear. And a

ll the wheels would have disc brakes. Front brake would be vented discand rear Drum.

The wonderful car is also expected to carry ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) which will make the breaking system more powerful and reliable. The ABS system helps in case of sudden break application as it controls the car and avoids skidding. The ABS system in Honda Brio is also accompanied with Electric Stability Program (ESP) and Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) which will make the car safe while driving on slippery roads.

The straight competitor of Honda

Brio in market is going to be none other than the sensational Toyota Etios. The first low ranged car from Toyota stable is already creating magic in market and with the launch of Honda Brio, the two products will be faced to tough competition. Other than Etios, in market Honda Brio also has to face Tata Manza, Nissan Micra and Polo.

The four door sedan Honda Brio is second sedan from Honda, first being Honda Jazz, which was admired a lot for its superior engine. The model was not a big success in market as the company was not able to price it competitively. Company has big expectations from its new hatchback and thus exceptional features are embedded in it so that it becomes competitive in market.

Honda Brio is given superior designing and is capable of seating 5 people at a time. The upper grille is simply attractive and the back looks makes it stand out in segment. The designing of this car bears some touch of General Motor's car designing. The B segment car has rear side bigger and alluring. The looks from front and rear shows the tremendous work done on the designing of Honda Brio. The B segment hatchback is given superior interior with comfort features without compromising safety in car. Apart from this, the car is expected to have 2 airbags for front seaters. It is also expected to be loaded with projector beam headlamps, EPS Stability control and pushbutton keyless start.

Honda Brio Models

Honda Brio is available in five speed manual transmission and 4 automatic transmission. By now for Indian markets no relevant information on variants of Honda Brio is revealed by the company. As soon as the company make an official announcement on the variables of this superb hatchback, we will bring you the update right here, so stay tuned.

Mileage, Average and Fuel Economy

Honda Brio, the stunning model from Honda, has been loaded with a 1.2-litre, i-VTEC petrol engine with 4 cylinder 16 valves SOHC. The 1198cc engine is capable enough to produce 89 Bhp of peak power at 6200 rpm (MT). While it churns 110 Nm rpm of peak torque at 4800 rpm. Honda Brio is built on superior engineering which brings ti it ultimate fuel efficiency and less emissions. With the help of this and other engine technologies, the car gives striking 14 kmpl in city and 20 kmpl at highway. A good figure to flaunt in Indian hatchback segment.

Power

The all new Honda Brio is likely to be fitted with 1.2-litre, 4 cylinder 16 valves, SOHC, i-VTEC petrol engine with 5 speed manual transmission and 4 Automatic transmission. The top power delivery is 89 Bhp @ 6200 rpm and the peak torque of 110 Nm @ 4800 rpm is expected. The power and torque figures are much impressive as against other hatchback in the segment. The powerful engine is manufactured to house SOHC system which avails comfortable breathing of engine leading to better fuel efficiency and more power.

Colors

Honda Brio is about to get its official launch in Indian markets and by now the company has not disclosed any exact information about the specifications, colors and features however we expect the company to introduce interesting colors and at the time photographs show beautiful grape green and pure silver color models. Keep visiting the page for more update on colours.

Acceleration and Pick Up

As we mentioned under earlier headings that the Honda Brio is loaded with 1.2-litre, 4 cylinder 16 valves, SOHC, i-VTEC petrol engine. The engine generates 89 bhp of top power at 6200 rpm. The maximum torque is 110 Nm at 4800 rpm. The powerful engine of Honda Brio promises easy handling and control along with zippy acceleration. With these spectacular figures and light weight body, the car is expected to give good acceleration and pick up.

Honda Brio Exteriors

Exterior Appearance

Honda Brio is a four door B segment hatchback which is given simply outstanding style and anonymous looks. The front view of the car is falling with elegant curve. The front is a little low-slung and seems serene. The nose of the car sports bigger and aggressive symbol of Honda. The head lights looks like sharp cat eyes which makes the car look different and impressive. The upper and lower grille are melted in a wonderful shape. This truly bring appeal to the vehicle. The indicators are again placed inside the eye shape head lights. The side if this car is front falling and this is made far more attractive with elegant crease.

The outside rear view mirrors lack LED turn indicator and comes in body color only. These outside mirrors might not have automatic control. The rear view of Honda Brio is upswing and wider which is certainly the discriminating feature of the hatchback.

The back lights are not lying in traditional style but are placed on extreme corners with all glass rear giving it a beautiful finish. A view from side seems beautiful as the windows are shaped in very peculiar way never seen before in market. There is a shed coming out from the all glass back which gives it a unique look and will stick your eyes to it. The number plate is also placed in an elegant way in a little engraved portion made for it exclusively.

Exterior Measurements

Honda Brio is a four door mid size hatchback which can seat 5 passengers at a time. The car's overall length is 3610 mm, width 1680 mm and overall height is 1475 mm. This gives the car a wonderful and compatible look. The compact size will make its handling easy and comfortable.

Honda Brio Interiors

Interior Appearance

As we all know that Honda is known for styling its cars in a unique way, especially interiors of the cars. Here the all new model, Honda Brio, has bought many features to make its image far more prominent. At this point of time looking at the interiors of Honda Brio all we can say is that is has not only outstanding interiors but also high quality features. The car is destined to attract the Indian customers by keeping their needs in mind. The cabin sports beautiful and technologically advanced features with huge legroom and headroom inside the car. The electronically powered steering wheel is beautiful and Strong and lack audio controls. The dashboard of Honda Brio gives a little retro hint and the music player is embedded horizontal with the instrument panel. The upmarket feel of Honda Brio comes from smattering of plenty of beige and chrome and circular chromes. The company has given due attention to its storage space and other comfort features.

The boot space is commendable in Honda Brio and the rear seats are expected to be of folding type. The front seats are also expected to be adjustable.

Interior Comfort

Honda Brio is a beautiful four door hatchback which is designed to accommodate 5 passenger at a time. To seat this number of passengers comfortably, the cabin is given a spacious design. At the front seats, good space is provided by fitting comfortable yet compact seats. Little detailing like cup-holders and comfortable head rest is also included for better comfort during long journey. The front seats are also given comfortable head and legroom area. The seats might get adjusted as per the convenience of passengers. Looking at the rear seats, you will find good space and comfort which can be best used on long journey. Good attention is given to individual space through comfortable leg room and enough area for arms.

Interior Measurements

The front seats of Honda Brio are made movable so that a person can adjust it as per his/her physique. The armrests and cup holders confirm sheer pleasure n being this styling car from Honda. The front and rear headroom is very nice and roomy with all necessary comfort features. The car will assure best in segment boot space and overall interior comfort.

When it is about Honda we can always rely on comfort and space at the same time. And keeping up to its image, Honda has inculcated many detailing in Honda Brio to make it the best choice of customers.

Engine Capacity and Performance

The beautiful hatch back Honda Brio, is reported to launch in India with great enthusiasm so as to people would forget the bad times faced by Honda Jazz. The petrol engine is a 1.2-litre, 4 cylinder 16 valves, SOHC, i-VTEC petrol engine. The mill of the Honda Brio is capable of generating 89 Bhp of peak power @ 6200 rpm. Nevertheless, the maximum torque output is 110 Nm @ 4800 rpm.

The engineering used n the engine assure a stand out performance and great fuel efficiency. The power and torque output from the engine makes it a powerful model to go for in a hatchback segment.

Wheels

Honda Brio about to introduce in India is expected to come with 15 inch steel wheels. However, the exact information about the tyre specification is not available. The wheelbase is kept at good level which is helpful in keeping a good control over the drive. The drive will be made not just fun but also safe with this good grip on road.

Braking and Handling

Honda Brio is a beautiful sedan from Honda and has to compete with Toyota Etios. The vehicle is supposed to be loaded with vented with Front Disk, Rear Drum breaks. The braking system might be equipped with Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), Electric Stability Program (ESP) along with the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS). Such sophisticated technology in braking system keeps the drive safe and assures good control in case of sudden breaks on slippery roads. The Honda Brio will have latest shock absorbers installed. The fork would be Macpherson strut and coil springs to add to great comfort for all passengers. All the above mentioned features turn your ride to fun drive without compromising comfort.

Handling and Safety

When it is about safety, Honda leaves no stone unturned. The company is known for giving best to its customers in terms of safety. The broad wheelbase and compact body assures a full control over a ride. The car will be blessed with two airbags on front seats to ensure high level safety in case of sudden jerk. This keeps the driver and front seated passenger safe from severe accidents. Maruti Kizashi Airbag PicturesThe car might be provided with 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.

Stereo and Accessories

Honda Brio is expected to be driven to India loaded with high technology audio system which is loaded with high quality speakers and bluetooth connectivity. The music system is expected to be higly advanced and integrated with Usb ports so that you can play your favourite music from any source.

New SKODA LAURA Launches 2011

Skoda India launches a stripped

down variant of the Skoda Laura Ambiente, the new 2011 Skoda Laura 1.8 TSi Classic in India at a price tag of Rs. 12.25 lakh. The new variant is a very heavily stripped down version of the Ambiente missing a long list of features. Basically, this can be seen as Skoda’s take on the “Corporate Edition” launches by BMW.

The new Laura Classic has been stripped of a long list of features. Check out the list below :

Alloy Wheels

Height adjustment for driver and front passenger seats

Lumbar support adjustment for driver and front passenger seats

Front center armrest

Central infotainment system

Škoda Swing audio player

Audio Auxiliary

Adjustable rear air conditioning vents on rear center console

Leather wrapped steering wheel, gearshift knob and brake lever

Storage compartment under the front passenger seat

Cooled Jumbo box under front armrest

Eyewear compartment

Front fog lights

Parktronic sensors and speaker at rear

Parktronic display on central infotainment system

On the brighter side of things, the new Laura Classic comes with the same 1.8 TSi engine as on the Ambiente, so that means one does not have to compromise atleast in terms of power. Also, the new Laura Classic could prove to be Skoda’s take on the Fiat Linea T-Jet, which till now was competing with the likes of the Honda City and Volkswagen Vento

NEW TATA VISTA 2011 LAUNCH

23rd-Aug-2011 : TataMotors yesterday launched the new version of its popular hatchback, Tata Indica Vista in Mumbai. The new Tata Vista, despite its premium features, has been competitively priced. The new Tata Indica Vista price starts at Rs 3.88 lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi) for the Tata Indica Vista Safire petrol range and starts at Rs. 4.79lakhs for the Tata Indica Vista Quadrajet diesel range (ex-showroom, Delhi). The new Tata Indica Vista comes with a new front chrome grill, complemented with a new triple barrelled head lamp, for excellent visibility in low-light conditions.

The new TataIndica Vista delivers a mileage of 22.3 kmpl for diesel and 16.7 kmpl for petrol variant. The new range will be available at Tata Motors dealerships from September 1, 2011.

Tata Indica Vista Description :

The wait is finally over for all the people who have been putting off their car purchase because they’ve been waiting for the new Tata Indica Vista. It is not jus

t a mere facelift but it has more powerful engines, bigger, better interiors and improved quality than the Tata’s flagship Tata Indica. First launched in 1998, the Tata Indica model becomes the leader in its segment and very sooner after its launch it was the second largest selling model in the segment. And after the huge success of older Tata Indica model Tata Motors launched the all new Tata Indica Vista model to target more market share in hatchback segment. Tata Indica Vista is not just the facelift of older Tata Indica model, in fact it shares nothing with the existing Tata Indica and it is builds on a completely new platform. The new Tata Indica Vista launched on August 23, 2011 offers complete sedan look and feel. The new Tata Indica Vista has the same powerful engine options. Besides the new stunning new looks, new Tata Vista also has new features apart from the segment leading interior space.

An all-new front chrome grill now steps up the front look of the new Vista coupled with the new triple barreled head lamps. A chrome package adorns the exteriors in addition to the sporty new alloy wheels. Tata Indica Vista is also available

in a new color-Summer Sparkle. There is also a mirror polished garnishing below the rear windshield that gives the new Tata Indica Vista a distinct appearance among the hatchbacks.

The interiors of the new Tata Vista have also received a good makeover. The dashboard and the door pads have a soft feel akin to a sedan. Besides, the four spoke steering now has audio controls to keep shuffling the numbers played on the 2-DIN music system. The audio system has USB, Aux and Bluetooth connectivity. The Bluetooth can connect to 5 mobile phones at a time. The ORVMs are now electrically adjustable with a joystick available inside. Besides, there HVAC controls are electrically controlled. To add to the comfort the new Vista has adjustable steering along with adjustable seats to give utmost comfort to the driver. The seating has a lumbar support. There is also ample room for luggage at the rear with the seats folded.

The all new Vista has a new feature-Clutch-to-Start. This feature does not allow the car to crank unless the clutch pedal is fully pressed. There is also lower pedal clutch effort and smoother clutch operation, braking efficiency has been improved by 15%, steering is more responsive now, and the gear shift has also been made smooth. Safety & security features like ABS with EBD, dual airbags, crumple zones and side intrusion beams are now part of new Tata Indica Vista. Besides, engine immobilizer and remote keyless entry are also among security features of new Tata Vista.

Tata has dropped the names Terra, Aqua, Aura and Aura+. The petrol driven new Tata Indica Vista trims are now named as new Tata Indica Vista GLS, new Tata Indica Vista GLX, new Tata Indica Vista GVX and new Tata Indica Vista GZX while the diesel variants are called new Tata Indica Vista LS, new Tata Indica Vista LX, new Tata Indica Vista VX and new Tata Indica Vista ZX. There are now four trim levels of the new Indica Vista viz. LS/ GLS which is the basic version, then LX/ GLX, then VX/ GVX and the high-end versions ZX/ GZX.

The all new Tata Indica Vista is 3,795mm in length, 1695mm wide and 1550mm high. It is available with four engines, a 1.3L, Quadrajet diesel engine that is able to produce 75PS of power at 4000rpm and 135.4Nm of torque at 2500rpm and a 1.2L, Safire90 MPFI VVT petrol engine that is able to produce 90PS power at 6000rpm and 116Nm torque at 4750rpm. There is also a Safire65 engine that produces 65 PS of power at 5500 rpm and 96Nm of torque at 3000 rpm. New Tata Indica Vista is also available in the 1.4L, TDI Turbo diesel engine which is manufactured at its Ranjangaon based manufacturing plant near Pune, as a joint venture with Fiat. This 1.4L, Turbo diesel engine produces 71PS of power at 4500rpm.

Tata has intentionally retained the family look and the new Tata Indica Vista is a clear evolution of the Indica. A new central character line on the bonnet gives character to the car. The all-new chrome grille with a new striking four barreled headlamps gives the Indica vista a more stylish and trendy look. The all new Tata Indica Vista is much more stylish than the older version of Tata Indica. It comes with new stylish exterior features like aggressive front chrome grille, stylish and sporty headlamps, body colored ORVMs, body colored rub rails and body colored bumpers with strong bonnet. New Tata Indica Vista carries also the stylish interior features with lots of luxuries in it. New Tata Indica Vista is available in Indian market with twelve variants and with both petrol and diesel engine options. Out of these twelve variants, six variants are powered by Safire petrol engines, and six are powered by Quadrajet and TDI diesel engines.

Tata Indica Vista Models

Tata Indica Vista Quadrajet LS: This is the base diesel version of new Tata Vista that is powered by 1.3L CRDI Quadrajet engine.

Tata Indica Vista TDI LS: This is the base diesel version of new Tata Vista that is powered by 1.4L TDI engine.

Tata Indica Vista Quadrajet LX: This is the next level trim of new Vista diesel powered by 1.3L Quadrajet engine with front power windows, music system, audio controls on power steering.

Tata Indica Vista TDI LX: This is the next level trim of new Vista diesel powered by 1.4L TDI engine with front power windows, music system, audio controls on power steering.

Tata Indica Vista Quadrajet VX: This is the higher trim level new Vista which is powered by 1.3L Quadrajet engine. It has front and rear power windows, adjustable driver seat, remote keyless entry and roof antenna.

Tata Indica Vista Quadrajet ZX: This is the high end trim powered by 1.3L Quadrajet engine and with many safety and security features such as ABS, EBD and dual airbags.

Tata Indica Vista Safire65 GLS: This is the base petrol version of new Tata Vista that is powered by 1.2L Safire 65 PS engine.

Tata Indica Vista Safire65 GLX: This is the next level trim of new Vista diesel powered by 1.2L Safire 65 PS engine with front power windows, music system, audio controls on power steering.

Tata Indica Vista Safire 90hp GLX: This is the next level trim of new Vista diesel powered by 1.3L Safire 90 PS engine with front power windows, music system, audio controls on power steering.

Tata Indica Vista Safire65 GVX: This is the higher trim level new Vista which is powered by 1.2L Safire 65 PS engine. It has front and rear power windows, adjustable driver seat, remote keyless entry and roof antenna.

Tata Indica Vista Safire 90hp GVX: This is the higher trim level new Vista which is powered by 1.3L Safire 90 PS engine. It has front and rear power windows, adjustable driver seat, remote keyless entry and roof antenna.

Tata Indica Vista Safire 90hp GZX: This is the high end trim powered by 1.3L Safire 90 PS engine and with many safety and security features such as ABS, EBD and dual airbags.

Compare Tata Indica Vista Models

Mileage, Average and Fuel Economy

New Tata Indica Vista is available in both petrol and diesel variants. For the diesel models of Tata Indica Vista there are two options one is the 1.4L, TDI diesel engine and another one is 1.3L, Quadrajet diesel engine. Its variants which are packed with 1.4L, 1405cc, TDI, Turbo Inter-cooled Diesel engine that offers 13kmpl mileage in urban roads while on highway it delivers 17kmpl mileage. Another diesel engine option is 1.3L, 1248cc, Quadrajet diesel engine which is well known for delivering high performance with increased fuel efficiency. This engine delivers mileage of around 15kmpl in city while on highway it gives 18.5 to 22.3kmpl.

The petrol variants of Tata Indica Vista which is equipped with 1.2L, 1172cc, Safire MPFI (Multi Point Fuel Injection) petrol engine offer bit lesser mileage in comparison to diesel engine. This Safire offers mileage of around 12kmpl in city while on highway it gives 16.7 kmpl mileage.

Power

As we already mentioned that new Tata Indica Vista is available with four engine options – first one is the Safire petrol that has capacity of 1.2L, 1172cc, Safire petrol engine with MPFI (Multi Point Fuel Injection) technology from Fiat product portfolio. This petrol engine comes with new C510 STAR gearbox and it produces 65PS of maximum power at 5500rpm with 96Nm of maximum torque at 3000rpm.

Second one is the TDI diesel engine which has capacity of 1.4L, 1405cc, TDI, Turbo Inter-Cooled diesel engine with new TA65 gearbox. This engine produces maximum power of 71PS at 4500rpm with maximum torque of 135Nm at 2500rpm. This engine is more powerful in and offers better fuel efficiency in comparison to petrol variants of new Tata Indica Vista.

Third one is a Quadrajet diesel engine that has capacity of 1.3L, 1248cc, Quadrajet, SDE Common Rail Diesel engine from Fiat’s product portfolio. This engine comes with new C510 gearbox and it produces maximum power of 75PS at 4000rpm with maximum torque of 190Nm at 1750rpm. This engine delivers more power and better fuel efficiency in comparison to TDI engine equipped Tata Indica Vista variants. This engine is manufactured at Fiat’s Ranjangaon based manufacturing plat near Pune and it is well known for delivering high engine performance with excellent fuel efficiency. The fourth engine is the Safire 90 PS engine. The Safire90 engine is a BS4 compliant 4 cylinder, 16 valve MPFi Twin Cam Variable Valve Timing Technology. The engine displacement of Safire90 is 1368cc and it produces 90PS at 6000 rpm. It can produce a maximum torque of 116 Nm at 4750 rpm.

Colors

New Tata Indica Vista is available in six exciting colors that are Summer Sparkle, Porcelain White, Arctic Silver, Spice Red, Brilliant Blue and Cavern Grey. The Summer Sparkle color is the new addition.

Summer Sparkle Arctic Silver Spice Red Porcelain White Cavern Grey Brilliant Blue

These colors are available with all variants of Tata Indica Vista

Acceleration and Pick Up

The petrol engine equipped Tata Indica Vista that is powered by a 1.2L, 1172cc, Safire petrol engine with MPFI (Multi Point Fuel Injection System) that is able to produce maximum power of 65PS at 5500rpm and 96Nm of maximum torque at 3000rpm. This petrol engine delivers high engine performance with good acceleration to cross the 100kmph mark in 18.36 seconds and touches a top speed of 146kmph. Whereas the Safire90 engine which is BS4 compliant has 4 cylinder, 16 valve MPFi Twin Cam Variable Valve Timing Technology. The engine displacement of Safire90 is 1368cc and it produces 90 PS at 6000 rpm. It can produce a maximum torque of 116 Nm at 4750 rpm. The Safire90 reaches 100kmph well ahead of the Safire 65 PS engine powered new Indica Vista.

The diesel variants of Tata Indica Vista are available with two different capacities engine. One is the 1.4L, 1405cc, TDI, Turbo Inter-Cooled Diesel engine that produces 71PS of maximum power at 4500rpm with 135Nm of maximum torque at 2500rpm. This diesel engine also delivers high engine performance and more power in comparison to petrol variants. It delivers excellent acceleration to cross the 100kmph mark in 16.4 seconds and to touch the top speed mark of 148kmph. Tata Indica Vista is also powered by new 1.3L, 1248cc, Quadrajet, Common Rail Diesel engine that produces 75Ps of power at 4000rpm with 190Nm of torque at 1750rpm.

Tata Indica Vista Exteriors

Exterior Appearance

The all-new Tata Indica Vista comes with new stylish exterior looks in comparison to older version of Tata Indica. The front of Tata Indica Vista appears very aggressive and dynamic with its aggressive front chrome grille and large stylish four barrel head lamps with clear lens fog lamps. The stylish features that are available with the new Tata Indica Vista are Front Fog Lamps, Body Colored Bumpers, Chrome Plating for Exhaust Pipe, Stylish Full Wheel Covers, Body Colored Door Handles, Body Colored ORVMs, Rb Rail and roof Antenna.

Exterior Measurements

Tata Indica Vista is a five seater premium hatchback model with a spacious passenger room. The exterior dimensions of Tata Indica Vista are - its length is 3,795mm, width is 1,695mm, height 1,550mm and its wheelbase is 2,470mm with the ground clearance of 165mm and minimum turning radius of 5.0 meters.

Tata Indica Vista Interiors

Interior Appearance

New Tata Indica Vista is packed with a very attractive dual tone-Ebony Black and Sahara Beige interiors with the dual tone beige dash board which is equipped with advanced instrument cluster. Other stylish features that adds more style in Tata Indica Vista interiors includes – Fully Fabricated Seats, Dual Tone Dashboard, Stylish Gear Shift Knob, Central Console Finish, etc.

Interior Comfort

New Tata Indica Vista is a luxurious hatchback model which is packed with lots of advanced luxurious and other convenient features that offers much comfortable driving experience. The comfortable features that are available with Tata Indica Vista are adjustable Hydraulic Power Steering, Powerful AC with HVAC (Heating Ventilation and AC), Front and Rear Power Windows, Integrated audio System, Lumbar Support on Front Seats, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, 60:40 Spilt and Completely Folding Rear Seats, Light Intensity Adjustment for Instrument Cluster, Pen Holder, Coin Box and Card Holder, Power Outlets, Rear Wipers, Rear Wind Screen Demister etc.

The interiors of the new Tata Vista have also received a prominent makeover. The dashboard and the door pads have a soft feel akin to a sedan. Besides, the four spoke steering now has audio controls to keep shuffling the numbers played on the 2-DIN music system. The audio system has USB, Aux and Bluetooth connectivity. The Bluetooth can connect to 5 mobile phones at a time. The ORVMs are now electrically adjustable with a joystick available inside. Besides, there is also electrically controlled HVAC controls. To add to the comfort the new Vista has adjustable steering along with adjustable seats to give utmost comfort to the driver. The seating has a lumbar support. There is also ample room for luggage at the rear with the seats folded.

Interior Measurements

Tata Indica Vista is an ultra spacious premium hatchback model which has the seating capacity of five passengers. Tata Indica Vista offers generous headroom of 960mm (Front) and 915mm (Rear) with the front legroom of 1180mm (max.) and 1015mm (min) with the rear knee room of 910mm (max.) and 705mm (min.) and it offers shoulder room of 1340mm. These offered dimensions are enough even for a six feet tall person. The boot capacity of this SUV is 232 liters.

Engine Capacity and Performance

As we already mentioned that Tata Indica Vista is available with four different capacities engine with both petrol and diesel engine option. Six of the variants are powered by diesel while another six are petrol powered. The petrol variants of Tata Indica Vista are powered by the 1.2L, 1172cc, Safire65 petrol engine with MPFI (Multi Point Fuel Injection System). This engine is to produce 65PS of maximum power at 5500rpm and maximum torque of 96Nm at 3000rpm. Another petrol engine is the 1.4L Safire90 engine which has 90 PS power and is BS4 compliant and has 4 cylinder, 16 valve MPFi Twin Cam Variable Valve Timing Technology in place. The engine displacement of Safire90 is 1368cc and it produces 90PS at 6000 rpm. It can produce a maximum torque of 116 Nm at 4750 rpm.

The diesel variants of new Tata Indica Vista are available with two different capacities engine. First one is a 1.4L, 1405cc, TDI, Turbo Inter-Cooled diesel engine which is capable to produce the maximum power of 71Ps at 4500rpm and maximum torque of 135Nm at 2500rpm. Another engine option for diesel variants of new Tata Indica Vista is a 1.3L, 1248cc, Quadrajet, SDE Common Rail Diesel engine that is able to produce maximum power of 75PS at 4000rpm with the maximum torque of 190Nm at 1750rpm. This refined Quadrajet engine is well known for delivering high engine performance with excellent fuel efficiency.

Wheels

As for the wheels, new Tata Indica Vista is available with steel wheels with stylish full cover. All four wheels of new Tata Indica Vista are packed with puncture resistant radial tubeless tyres and offers great off-roading capability with it. The tyre size of this hatchback is 175/65 R14 for the Quadrajet powered trims viz. new Tata Indica Vista LS, Tata Indica Vista LX, Tata Indica Vista VX and Tata Indica Vista ZX and Safire65 engine powered Tata Indica Vista GVX. 165/65 R13 tyres are on the 1.4L TDI engine powered Tata Indica Vista LS and Tata Indica Vista LX and Safire65 engine powered Tata Indica Vista GLS, Tata Indica Vista GLX.

Braking and Handling

The all new Tata Indica Vista is equipped with Vacuum Assisted, Independent Dual Circuit Diagonal Split Hydraulic brakes that stops the car sooner and enhances safety. The front wheels of new Tata Indica Vista are packed with large Vacuum Assisted Independent Hydraulic Ventilated Disc Brakes while its rear wheels are equipped with Drum brakes that de-accelerate this car very quickly.

Handling and Safety

New Tata Indica Vista is equipped with so many safety features for both driver and pedestrians that ensures the safe driving with it. The safety features that are available on the new Tata Indica Vista models are Central Locking with Keyless entry, Three Point ELR Seat Belts, Warning Buzzers, Child Lock, Engine Immobiliser, ABS, EBD, dual front airbags and LED high mount rear stop lamp.

Stereo and Accessories

Leaving the new Tata Indica Vista LS and new Tata Indica Vista GLS all other ten variants have integrated infotainment inside. The new Tata Indica Vista has 2 DIM music system with FM/MP3/ CD Playback. The music system also has an USB port, an Aux port and Bluetooth connectivity. The Bluetooth can be used to connect five mobile phones simultaneously. The four spoke steering wheel of the new Indica Vista has steering mounted audio controls. There are four speakers and two tweeters inside for ultimate infotainment. Tata Indica Vista is packed with powerful air conditioning system with HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and AC) that offers the convenient atmosphere that driver and passengers required.

MARUTHI SUZUKI LAUNCH NEW SWIFT 2011

We have speculating the launch date of the 2011 Swift for quite some time

now. It seems the launch date of the new car has finally been revealed. Maruti Suzuki is launching this darling car of India in its overhauled avatar in August 2011.

The design changes made to the new car over the old one are very minor. However, Suzuki has built the car entirely from scratch in its latest iteration. The 2011 Suzuki Swift is bigger and more spacious than the current version, had refreshed and more contemporary interiors and has a larger wheelbase. The engines and transmission remains the same for the 2011 Swift, although we expect to see an auto transmission option in the new version. We have uploaded detailed pic

tures of the interior for you to make out the changes in the new car yourselves.

suzuki's position as the world leader in manufacturing compact cars is well known. With this popularity, the company put together great brains from India ? 21 engineers and designers to create a unique model. With cutting edge technological features, 'Swift' was created with Japanese technology and European styling -- the result was an innovative, sporty and elegant design.

Keeping in mind the Indian roads, the suspension was modified and go

od ground clearance was provided. The new chassis was developed and put to rigorous track tests. Finally, an all-new car came into the market. A 2005 debutante, the Maruti Suzuki Swift has won many awards including 'the car of the year,' from various motoring associations like Overdrive, CNBC Autocar and BBC-Top Gear, for its comfort, safety features and concept car like styling. A roaring success from the get-go, the Swift is available in five versions: LXi, VXi, ZXi (petrol), and LDi and VDi (diesel). These models are differentiated by their levels of safety and comfort.

Competitive pricing, a sporty engine and unique design have made it a

very tempting option in the compact/hatchback segment. Swift has a good number of competitors namely TATA Indica, Hyundai Getz, and Chevy SRV and U-VA.

Powertrain & Performance

Peppy in traffic and smooth on the highway, the Swift with its 5-speed manual transmission offers a comfortable ride. Powering the Swift is the 1.3L engine that generates 87 bhp at 6,000 rp

m and 113 Nm of torque at 4,500 rpm, contributing to a smooth ride. It is really 'swift' in performance; it sprints from 0-100 kmph in just 10 seconds and clocks a maximum speed of 160 kmph. Swift returns 11 kmpl in city conditions and 13 km on highway.

The all-new diesel comes with the latest CRDi fuel injection system. The turbo-charged 1.3L makes 75 bhp at 4,000 rpm and 190 Nm of torque at 2,000 rpm. The low revving engine needs fewer downshifts in city conditions as there is ample power at low rpm. There are six computers on board for engine management system, electronic power steering, automatic climate con

trol, anti-lock braking system, central locking and airbag deployment.

The Swift is a sporty car; with its short wheelbase, wide, lower-profile tyres (on the ZXi) and stiff springs, it feels tauter. It is easy for cornering because of its considerable grip. The stiff suspension gives it good body control. Suspension for the Indian Swift has been developed especially to tackle speed breakers, and has a raised look.

Build & Styling

The concept car like styling of the Swift makes it standout spectacularly in traffic, while its compact dimensions allow it to squeeze into crowded parking lots. The interiors are well-appointed, simple to use, classy and surprisingly roomy for a compact car.

Swift comes in striking colours such as Solid Bright Red, Metallic Garnet Orange, Pearl Metallic Arctic White, Metallic Ozone Blue, Metallic Silky Silver, Metallic Iridium Gold, Metallic Azure Grey and Metallic Midnight Black.

As for the comfort, the Swift is fitted with front and rear electric windows. Central door locking facility is available only for the VXi and ZXi variants. All the three trims come equipped with 3-spoke urethane steering wheel. For all th

ose who need reminders, the Maruti Swift provides light off/key reminder. There is a driver's seatbelt warning lamp and door ajar warning lamp too.

The high-end Swift comes fully loaded with added safety features and accessories including automatic climate control, driver seat height adjuster, 12V accessory socket in the luggage area, electromagnetic type tailgate opener, rear window wiper and de-mister, dual front airbags, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), keyless entry and seatbelt pre-tensioners (In the event of a crash, a pre-tensioner will tighten the belt at once, thereby preventing the occupant from a sudden jerk). Standard features on the base model include power steering, air-conditioning, brake assist, seat-belts for all seating posi

tions, child lock on rear doors and side impact beams.

Here’s the list of changes that you should expect in the 2011 Swift over its current version.

1. The headlamps on the new car are longer and bigger than the earlier version. They now sweep back further towards the front door in a bid to give the car a more front forward and sporty look.

2. The tail-lamps follow the design philosophy applied at the front and they are longer than the ones on the earlier car too. They are elongated towards the rear fender and extend further towards the rear door into the haunches. They now also have a clear lens panel housed in the tail lamp assembly running across the length of the tail-lamp.

3. At the front there is a freshly inserted crease that starts from the inner line of the headlamps and extends into the front bumper, surrounding the air-dam and making a trough-like shape.

4. The quarter panel in the rear windows has been extended further towards the back, suggesting some increase in the legroom at the back bench.

5. There is a recess at the place between the hatch door and the rear bumper. Unlike the earlier car, the hatch door doesn’t have a recess in itself for lifting it up, you have to hold it from where it ends. The horizontal crease in the rear hatch door too has been replaced with a clean look.

6. The central air dam in the front is now bigger and the fog lamps too are placed in a differently designed housing.

7. The bonnet is apparently one inch longer

8. The radiator grill which was of an angular, trapezoidal shape earlier is now more curvaceous and forms a smiley

9. Inside the cabin the car gets a brand new steering wheel and many new buttons on it

10. It seems like apart from the volume controls and other basic functions, the car in the pictures also has cruise control

11. The instrument panel is totally jazzed up with a digital readout placed between the speedo and the tacho. It seems to be quite elaborate with a lot of information available on the digital screen. There is an advanced trip computer too which gives you instantaneous and average consumption, as well as range. 12. The dashboard has been overhauled too. The materials seem to be of a better quality now and the round AC vents on the earlier car have been replaced with, angular ones with aluminium bezels on the central twins. AC vents have been replaced

13. The centre console has been totally changed and it now looks much jazzier than the drab-looking earlier version. It seems to feature an advanced stereo system along with climate control.

14. The gear shifter knob, the hand brake lever and the seats have not been changed.

Force Motors Launched SUV FORCE ONE

19th Aug 2011 : Force Motors debuted in the Indian car market today with Force One SUV. Thenew Force One SUV was launched in India by super star Amitabh Bachchan, who has been chosen as the Brand Ambassador of Force One. Fore

One has been rolled out in one variant only, Force One price is tagged at Rs 10.65 lakh(ex showroom Mumbai). Force Onespecifications reveal that the car is powered with a 2.2 litre common rail turbo diesel engine,

Force Motors Force One SUV has stirred competition

e SUV market in India which is governed by Ford Endeavour and Chevrolet Captiva besides others. Exterior of this mighty looking machine suggests as if it is the re-modeled version of Chinese Ford Explorer popularly known as Guangdong Foday Explorer III. Force Motors has launched its first SUV- Force One in the 4x2 version and the Force

One 4x2 with ABS will be launched in December 2011 while Force One 4x4 is ex

pected to arrive in March 2012.

with Daimler AG Germany sourced 2.2L FMTech (Force Mot

The “Be the Force” SUV Force One is equipped

o keep track of quality delivery, Force Motors has set up an i

o keep track of quality delivery, Force Motors has set up an i

ors Technology) 4cylinder CRDI turbo engine producing 321Nm of torque and 140bhp of power. The vehicle’s front is adorned with projector lamps. Localization content on the new SUV is about 75%. The suspension has been exquisitely tuned by a UK firm Lotus Engineering. Force Motors builds the SUV at its Pithampur plant and as per reports around Rs 600-800 crore will be invested in the Force Motors Force One project. Over 24,000 units will be produced annually. In order to the independent

R&D, manufacturing, marketing & sales fo

r the new

SUV.

The new SUV by Force Motors has state-of-the-art interior comfort and convenience which includes high end features like driver information system, cruise control, audio control mounted on steering, dual AC vents for each row. Along with these the SUV also has OSRVM side indicators and plush leath

er seats. The ride and handling has been fine tuned by Lotus Engineering with sixteen inch alloy wheels along with high ground clearance of 205mm. The complete vehicle and the onboard electronics is audited and validated by Mercedes-Benz Technologies. The Force Motors Force One SUV is a six/seven seater SUV with 16 in alloy wheels and power steering, power windows fitted. The braking system in the Force One is front and rear disk brakes. The transmission is 5-speed manual. It also has a ground clearance of 205 mm which is good enough

for a 2510 kg SUV. The fuel tank capacity is

75 litres.

Force One Models

Force Motors Force

One 4x2: This is the 4x2 version of Force One SUV. It is pow

ered by 2.2L engine that outputs 140bhp.

Mileage, Average and Fuel Economy

Seeking mileage delivery from a 140bhp SUV would be unjust but in this a

sp

ect as well Force One SUV drives past most of its competitors. With Daimler AG technology powered engine, we can very well expect that it has to be frugal. Force One delivers a mileage of 14.0 kmpl mileage in the city while it returns a mileage of 17 kmpl on the highways. ARAI certified mileage of the Force One is 11.6 kmpl.

Power

echnology) 4cylinder CRDI turbo engine producing 321Nm of torque and 140bhp of power. The Daimler engine produces 104kw at 3800rpm. The fuel system on the powerful machine is Common Rail Injection System. The engine has been mated to a 5-speed gearbox. The transmission type is G32/5, syncromesh, with DMFW. There are five forward and one reverse. At the front there is non driven stub axle while there is full floating type axle at the rear.

Force One 4x2 is fitted with 2149cc FMTech (Force Motors T

Acceleration & Pick-Up

o accelerate to 100 kmph easily. The new Force Motors SUV has a top speed of 160 km/h.

With 140bhp under the hood, Force One has enough power train.

Force One Exteriors

Clad in a true SUV spirit, the Force One looks bigger than it is from the outside. A look at it from distance will give an impression that a large car is approaching, however one will not hear its sound unless it is very near. The majestic front look of the Force SUV is dominated by the broad bonnet, chrome grille and

Exterior Appearance

the projector-type headlamps. The all new Force One badge ‘F’ at the centre of the chrome grille compliments the front. The large macho looking front bumper characteristics of SUVs further the robust image of Force One. Day-time running LED lights also give it a premium SUV look. The sides of the Force One look more like Ford Endeavour. However, huge wheel arches step up the image and throw challenge to any terrain. The five spoke alloy wheels further enhance the racy looks of the car. The rear of the Force One SUV completes the overall SUV look. The Chrome plated twin exhaust give it just the right sporty look. The bold wheel-arch mouldings/Stylish Roof Rails give

s the FORCE ONE a tough and rugged look. Unlike other SUVs the spare wheel is not tucked at the rear and is put just below the rear bumper.

Exterior Measurements

Force One SUV is 4860mm long, 1780 mm wide and has 1885 mm height. The SUV has a gross weight of 2510 kg. It has a wheelbase of 3025 mm. The ground clearance is 205 mm.

Force One Interior Appearance & Comfort

Interior Appearance

The Force One SUV despite being an SUV has quite sophisticated i

nteriors. All beige interiors with wooden finishing on the central console on the dash are captivating. Force One has a step provided to climb on to the SUV. It also has door seal garnish as well. Force One is available in two seating options. The six-seater Force One SUV has 5+D (driver seat) captain seat pattern that has two seats at the front, 2 at the rear and 2 seats in the second row. The seven-seater Force One SUV has 6+D (driver seat) bench seat pattern that has two seats at the front, 3 at the second row and 2 in the last row. The leather clad three spoke steering has audio controls mounted on it. At the centre of the steering wheel is the prominent Force One logo. The instrument cluster has two large dials accompanied with lots of indicators and at the centre is the digital display followed by more indicators at the base. The central console has somewhat traditional look with wooden finishing. There are two AC vents in black finish above followed by music system at the centre and AC and other controls at the bottom. The gear lever is clad in all beige and the gear knob has chrome lining on it. The base of the gear lever also has wooden finishing. The hand rest also houses the power window controls. There are also red colored door-open lamps.

Interior Comfort

Step inside the Force One and one feels as if he has entered some mighty machine that is eager to take any challenge, any terrain but in order to keep good care of the passengers inside, Force One has lots of comfort features. The all-beige interiors and plush leather upholstery throws an appearance of comfort and cozy interior. The driver seat is three-way adjustable with options of sliding, reclining and height adjustment. The second row seats are captain seats, reclining and is double folding. In the 5+D seating pattern, the second row seats have central armrest in the middle. The second row in the 6+D seating pattern is bench type. The front facing third row is foldable and also has reclining option. The seats also have angle adjustable headrests to give full support to the head during long journeys. The third row isn’t congested and two persons can sit easily with enough leg and head room. The tilt and adjustable steering has side controls such as wiper and indicator lever, headlamp switch and instrument panel are placed perfectly to keep Force One in control and also keep the vital stats in view without diverting the sight off the road. The illumination level of the instrument panel can also be controlled. Audio controls are mounted on Force One steering so that one has to just insert the CD in the JVC audio system and then keep shuffling numbers without letting your hand off the steering. Force One also has progressive cruise control on the steering to make those long journeys less tiring. For the passengers, Force one has air conditioning vents for all three rows. There is also AC control for the first and second row seats. All four windows are motorized and have independent controls besides a central control placed next to the armrest of the driver. There are also electrically adjustable Outside Rear View Mirrors. The multi information display has all the information right from the distance covered to the vital stats of the Force One besides the trip wise fuel consumption and service over due warning and last but not the least distance to empty meter. For those at the second row, the Force One has mobile charger and ash tray to keep them connected always on the go. For those who love shades, Force One also has a sunglass holder just above the sun guard over the driver seat. The glove box is double folding with a utility box inside.

Engine Capacity & Performance

Force One 4x2 has a 2.2L FMTech (Force Motors Technology) engine. The diesel powered engine is a 4 cylinder CRDI turbo engine that produces 321Nm of torque and 140bhp of power. Daimler has supplied the engine technology to Force Motors and it produces 104kw at 3800rpm. The fuel system on the powerful machine is Common Rail Injection System. The engine has been mated to a 5-speed gearbox. The transmission type is G32/5, syncromesh, with DMFW. There are five forward and one reverse. At the front there is non driven stub axle while there is full floating type axle at the rear.

Wheels

If it is SUV, normal wheels won’t do the needful and that is why Force SUV runs on all alloy 16 inch wheels. The tyre size is 235/70/R.

Braking & Handling

The Force SUV has a powerful braking system with hydraulic vacuum assisted with LCRV. The front brakes are disc brakes with twin pot four-piston caliper. Rear brakes are drum with auto adjuster. The parking brakes are mechanical linkage type. The all steel C in C ladder type chassis is ready to absorb the biggest of the potholes and the most rugged off-roading in India.

Handling & Safety

The homegrown car maker Force Motors has intricately put its best effort in producing its first passenger vehicle-Force One. Despite being a 140 bhp SUV, the Force One has excellent control over power. The power is distributed to the wheels with the help of a 5 speed manual gearbox. A hydraulic operated single plate dry type clutch with 240 mm diameter with DMFW and effort reducing mechanism is in place to ensure that Force One offers smooth gear shift.

There is independent double wishbone with coilspring suspension at the front and multi link pan hard rod and coil spring at the rear to ensure that no bumps could reach the passengers inside the mighty SUV. And those bumps that actually worry the suspension are absorbed by gas charged telescopic shock absorbers at the front and the rear. There is also anti roll bar both at the front and rear axle. The suspension system of the Force One has been fine tuned by Lotus Engineering UK and has been designed to face any terrain thus making Force One, one of the SUVs that can take any terrain with ease. Maneuvering the Force One is far easier with the help of the new steering mechanism which is power assisted with tilt and collapsible mechanism and protection guard.

A lot of safety features also make the powerful comfortable ride inside the Force One far safer. The unique feature of Force One is the over speed warning that warns if the SUV crosses the permissible speed limit. Besides, there is also remote key entry, driver seat warning, door open warning and display, ultrasonic reverse parking sensors for parking in the slimmest of space, brake pad wear and tear warning along with central looking. Force One with ABS and Airbags is expected to arrive soon.

Stereo & Accessories (160)

It would be wrong to assume that being a sports utility vehicle, everything should be sturdy and robust inside the Force One and there is no scope for entertainment inside. The Force One SUV is entertaining both with respect to its power and maneuverability and infotainment inside. Whatever be the terrain, weather, off road or on road, Force One ensures that you are entertained always. With JVC Audio System (2DIN CD/MP3 player) inside, Force One ensures that your favorite numbers keep shuffling en route. There is also an USB port with 30 display colors. The music system also has Aux-in port. The Audio controls have been mounted on the steering. The Force One also has Bluetooth connectivity.

Force One Pros :

Biggest advantage of Force One SUV is its pricing. It has been priced competitive compared to other SUVs in India. It is surely a value for money and will be cheap to maintain with 3 years and 11 lakh Kms warranty by Force Motors.