Wednesday, May 16, 2012

MAHINDRA THAR 2012

 MAHINDRA THAR 2012




The Mahindra Thar is every off-road enthusiast’s dream come true. This four-wheel drive jeep was made to go off-road and also features a very powerful 2498cc 4-cylinder engine capable of producing 102bhp mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. However, other than its phenomenal off-road skills the Thar is not practical for city driving. The interiors are very small and driving position is very uncomfortable. The interior quality is also very poor and the boot is tiny. The car also has no tell-ta

Mahindra Thar is like a camel in the dessert; perfect wagon for a ride in sand dunes or an adventurous jungle safari. With its rugged appearance and 4X4 drive, it hits bang on the toughest of terrains. The powerful gypsy from Indian automobile manufacturer, Mahindra Thar shoulders the tradition coming since ages. The spectacular jeep comes with signature designing and devilish looks. Mahindra Thar wears a look of its ancestors and assures a better performance to its users. Those who admire retro power and believe in old is gold, Mahindra has offered the best option to go for. Before coming to India in December 2010, Mahindra Thar was a great hit in the South African market. In the domestic market, it created a niche market for itself. It rolls out from the Nasik plant.


Mahindra Thar is designed in a retro traditional look such that it stimulates the brand loyalty existing since many generations. The open jeep has its own aroma and gives an unmatched style with raw looks. The jeep is a part of Indian culture and its visibility in history assure its performance and reliability. The strong jeep from Mahindra is designed to give stand out off-roading experience. The bold designing of the Mahindra Thar helps it to pierce even in the worst of terrains and yet maintains a security quotient to the passengers.

The seven seater open jeep from Mahindra is truly a synonym of power with its CRDe Turbocharged Intercooled, 4WD diesel engine and also has two variants with Di engine (without common rail). The powerful CRDe engine is capable of giving a maximum power of 105 HP at 3800 rpm and also a beating torque of 247 Nm at 1800-2000 rpm. The masculine engine is coupled to BORGWARNER 4WD system (5 speed Manual Shift) with low reduction gear. Mahindra Thar assures a safe and powerful drive on worst road conditions. The gypsy is given amazing tubeless tyres with high traction 16 inch wheels that are kept at low weight so as to reduce its overall un-sprung weight. Earlier, automobile critics always used to mention in Mahindra Thar reviews that the SUV becomes unbearable in scorching Indian heat. Therefore, the new Thar CRDe is now available with factory fitted AC kit with heater for comfort and digital immobilizer for safety keeping Mahindra Thar price in check to quite an extent. Power steering, low turning radius, compact size, etc are the high points of this SUV.
 Mahindra Thar comes with a diesel engine in single variant. The NEF CRDe Turbocharged Intercooled, euro IV engine comes with a displacement of 2498cc. The 5 Speed Manual Transmission Gearbox offers a very good mileage 11 in the city roads and 13.5 kmpl on the highways. The other Di engine has a displacement of 2523 cc and delivers 12 kmpl although the company claims that it delivers 16 kmpl mileage.

Mahindra Thar is available in CRDe engine and DI engine. The CRDe has a displacement of 2498 cc and offers an acceleration of 0-100kmph in 17 secs. The CRDe version can zoom up to 155kmph. The DI engine variant is expected to follow the steps of the Mahindra Major CL 550 and Bolero DI-India's Largest Selling UV. The DI engine variant reaches 0-100kmph in 19.5 secs and the speed goes all the way up to a whooping 140kmph.



Mahindra Thar wears the traditional old fashioned Mahindra jeep looks. The contemporary gypsy is given an edgy look with bold and prominent crease on the body of the SUV that depicts great power. The strenuous look is further enhanced withsignature classic grille and the typical circular headlights. It flaunts a bold jaw shaped front, following a trend that has been continuing for ages and is still prevalent. The front glass is edgy rectangular which has again been taken from the retro style. The tyres are broad which adds to the muscular look of the Jeep. The indicators are present at the extreme corners right above the lifted area on wheels. The broad gypsy from Mahindra assures best in class ground clearance which off-roading a pleasure, comfortable and easy. The basic frame of the jeep has been taken from its predecessors, thus assuring easy drive through any kind of a terrain. The retro styled gypsy has its side back view mirrors placed in a perfect manner such that one can have a clear view. Under the bold classic grill, the model name is engraved with a sense of style which also adds to its bold looks.

The Mahindra Thar has two side doors for front seats and the back seats are kept open with mythological back door of a jeep. The doors are again bold and the bolts used give it a raw and rugged look. It bears a bold edgy embossed effect. From the back, it is has the typical gypsy look which is in fashion since ages and it seems it would never be a passé because this style stands popular and is still gaining popularity amongst the younger generations more and more. The open back has been making a style statement for generations. The seats of Mahindra Thar are made keeping in comfort in mind and can be lifted, making a lot of space as per the requirements. The bold frame at the back uses bigger and stronger pipe which gives it a discriminating looks from other jeeps in market. To climb in, Mahindra Thar is given a small foot rester which makes the entry and exit easy. The overall looks are robust and great importance has been given to the detailing which has further added to the strenuous looks.

Exterior Measurements

The powerful and efficient gypsy from Mahindra is built in a retro manner giving it a typical army vehicle look. The front track of CRDe Mahindra Thar measures 1445mm whereas the rear track measures 1346mm. It measures 3920mm in length and 1710mm in width. The front track of the DI Thar is 1314mm, rear track is 1295mm whereas the length is 3760mm and the overall width is 1640mm. The measurements of the SUV also prove that the SUV has been designed keep Off-road travels in mind. The overall size of Mahindra Thar keeps it stable on rough terrain and assures a good ride even on worst of the roads.


The wheelbase of Mahindra Thar measures 2430 mm which gives it a touch of supreme strength. The tyres are designed keeping bumpy roads in mind and these would help give one a smooth drive even on muddy paths. The height of Mahindra Thar CRDe is1930mm and Thar DI engine is 1904mm. Thanks to the wheelbase the jeep would allow a comfortable ride and give the driver full control and grip. The overall weight is also kept 1750 kg which again helps to build hold on drive.

Mahindra Thar Interior

The interior of Mahindra Thar are spacious. It is built keeping in mind the purpose of this vehicle. Therefore, the gypsy might not give one extreme luxurious comfort but it certainly assures decent leg room and arm room. The seats are built in the traditional raw style with focus on safety and one can say that minimum stress has been laid on luxury.

The Mahindra Thar has bold steering that it has taken from its predecessors. Thar proves that the wave of fashion trends may come and go but nothing could affect the raw and rugged style of the Mahindra jeeps. Following the tradition, the jeep wears similar looks with some extra additions to further enhance the driving experience of the Mahindra Gypsy. The back seats are front facing and designed simply. The seating Capacity of the jeep is of 7 people (Two forward Facing and two side facing rear bench seats). Seats might not be extremely comfortable but yes on rough roads it gives minimum jerk and keeps the passengers safe.

The front seats are given comfortable leg room and the open roof assures great head room as well. The gear system has also been taken from mythological jeeps and the front board holds a speedometer very similar to the ones seen in past Mahindra jeeps.

Interior Comfort


Mahindra Thar is designed for those who insist on power from their car and a great performance on city, highway roads as well as on off-roads. This gypsy might not assure supreme comfort but definitely keeps the passengers safe. The adventurous drives in jungle or a desert or a hilly area are all possible with this stunning Mahindra Thar with decent comfort to its passengers. It sports one of the rarest feature present in a Jeep. The CRDe Mahindra Thar is now loaded with an air conditioning system. This is sure to add to the comfort during adventure rides.

Interior Measurements

The back area of the rugged and rough Mahindra Thar is spacious. With the folding seats in the rear, there the SUV has good space to keep huge amount of luggage. The front seats are made keeping in mind the usage of this jeep and therefore there is comfortable leg room and arm room. The open roof makes the jee
p free from suffocating headroom and it also provides an open environment and style to the Mahindra Jeep.



The powerful Mahindra Thar is available in two engine variants- DI and CRDe. The NEF CRDe Turbocharged Intercooled engine is coupled with 5 speed manual transmission. The capacity of this engine is 2498cc. The CRDe Thar delivers a power of 105 bhp at 3800 rpm and a torque of 247 Nm at 1800-2000 rpm.


The capacity of the DI engine of Thar is 2523cc. The DI variant comes with a 5-speed manual with 2 speed gear reduction with high ratio of 1.0:1 and lower ratio as 2.46:1. Along with this, one also has an option to choose between 2WD and 4WD with the DI engine.



The engine is one of the best in its category. The basic reason behind buying a gypsy is for enumerable power and smooth performance even on bumpy roads and the stunning NEF CRDe Turbocharged Intercooled engine assures it all in somewhat traditional style, while the powerful DI engine which has been used in the Mahindra Bolera as well proves the same too.  Off-roading drives will no longer be a pain with Mahindra Thar, as the stylish gypsy delivers a smooth and continuous power.





Upcoming cars in INDIA

           
                                               Upcoming cars in India
TATA SAFARI STORM

 Tata Motors is all set to bring in its much awaited SUV, Tata Safari Storme this year. Safari Storme codenamed earlier as Tata Merlin, was unveiled at the Auto Expo this year. Apparently, the Tata Safari Storme launch will be done by the end of April or beginning of May 2012. This SUV will ride on Tata Aria platform and would turn out to be an awesome performer on road and off road as the X2 chassis and double wishbone suspension is borrowed from Aria. The Tata Safari Storme carries the same 2.2 litre of DiCOR engine but will be mated to a new G76 MKII gearbox for better gear shifts. Thisengine is capable of producing the same 140 BHP of power along with 315 Nm of torque. The interiors have been done in pseudo wood finish, while the high quality upholstery further adds more charm to the SUV. The wheel arches on the exterior have been done beautifully with new wheels, which comes out to be the USP of the car. Tata Safari Storme price would be kept competitive thereby giving a strong competition to its rivals in the Indian car market. Our guess is around Rs 10 lakh.

MAHINDRA MINI XYLO
Mahindra & Mahindra wants to dip all its fingers in butter. The hysteria about Mahindra XUV 500 has not even dimmed and company is making news with a host of upcoming vehicles. Mahindra Auto is foraying into the sub 4-meter cars range tooth and nail. The much awaited among them is the Mahindra Xylo Mini. The launch of Mahindra Xylo Mini is expected to take place during the 2012 Auto Expo in Delhi.  Mahindra Xylo Mini is the compact SUV which is specifically a toned down version of the Mahindra Xylo in terms of dimensions and engine. The Xylo Mini is a 5-seater expected to come with a 1.1498 cc 3-cylinder CRDI engine from the range of Mahindra’s CRDI engines. Mahindra Xylo Mini will have the advantage of the low price in comparison to the premium hatchbacks and the sedans with the consumers looking for a small family car.
AUDI Q3 2.0 TDI
Audi Q3, the baby SUV by Audi will soon be seen on Indian roads too as the entry level product is on the brink of launch. To be launched in 2 litre diesel engine only, the SUV will sport a 7 speed automatic dual clutch DSG gearbox including the manual S-tronic mode and the Quattro all-wheel drive system. This will definitely take its price ahead of the arch rival BMW X1 which costs between Rs 22.40 lakh-Rs 30.40 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).


HYUNDAI ELANTRA

 Hyundai Motors India, the second largest car maker and the top exporter in the country, is all set to launch its fourth generation premium sedan, 2012 Hyundai Elantra. This new sedan was unveiled at the 11th Auto Expo and managed to receive an awe-inspiring response. The official launch date hasn’t been finalized so far, but fresh reports suggest that 2012 Hyundai Elantra will sizzle on the Indian roads in next four to five months. Under the bonnet, this new premium D-segment sedan will come with 2 engine options, one being the dynamic 1.8 litre of petrol engine with VTVT and the other being 1.6 litre of CRDI VGT engine. The engine has been coupled with both manual and automatic transmission. With all the strong specification, the 2012 Hyndai Elantra price would be pretty hefty and is expected to range between Rs. 12 lakh to Rs. 14 lakh.

CHEVROLET ENJOY

Chevrolet Enjoy MPV was unveiled at the Auto Expo 2012. The MPV has been tailored for local market conditions and would be priced at about Rs 7 lakh. Manufactured with the collaboration of it Chinese partner-SAIC, Chevrolet Enjoy which is better known as Hong Guang in China, will hit Indian market in second quarter of 2012. The car was shown at the Auto show with nameplate Chevrolet MPV and numerous tests will be done on the new car so that it comes out as perfect rival of Innova like Maruti Ertiga, Nissan Evalia etc. The seven seater-Chevrolet Enjoy will be suitable for those seeking style and space.

                                                Maruthi "Cervo" low cost cars in India

 Maruti Cervo is going to be introduced by the company around Diwali this year. The small car will replace the car next next door, Maruti 800 which has garnered a huge success in India since 1983. Maruti Cervo price is expected to be tagged around Rs 1.5 lakh giving a tough competition to Tata Nano.

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.
In a tussle to capture entry level segment in the Indian auto market, Maruti is aggressively working on Maruti Cervo to launch it in the Indian auto market by the first quarter of 2012. Maruti Cervo is a five door hatchback model with spacious passenger cabin. Maruti Cervo will be equipped with the 0.7L, 660cc petrol engine which is able to produce maximum power of 60bhp. This power-plant delivers peppy performance with great fuel efficiency.

The arching roofline, sporty headlamps and fog lamps which is placed next to its large grille makes the front appearance of Maruti Cervo very aggressive. Its rear is also appealing with its high mounted large tail lamps. The rear seat of Maruti Cervo can accommodate only two passengers while the front row has a lot more storage space as compared to the rear row. The luggage box has enough space to carry daily shopping bags.

After the launch Maruti Cervo will surely attract the younger generation with its sporty stylish look, classy interiors and sleek exterior design. The extremely sleek look, efficient engine and economical price range is bound to give a good start to Maruti Cervo. According to the predictions and speculation of auto experts, Maruti Cervo will be the fastest and most selling car in the Indian auto market, after its launch.

Thursday, April 19, 2012

BHARAT BENZ STARTS PRODUCTION TRUCKS PLANT INAUGURATED BY CHIEF MINISTER OF TAMILNADU Ms. J JAYALALITHA


Daimler India Commercial Vehicles inaugurated its 400-acre facility at Oragadam, near Chennai, to manufacture the BharatBenz range of trucks.

The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Ms J. Jayalalithaa, inaugurated the plant.

The total investment on the facility will be Rs 4,400 crore. The initial production capacity at the plant is 36,000 units a year, which can be ramped up to over 70,000 units.

The Oragadam plant, by Daimler India, a subsidiary of Daimler AG, is one of Daimler's 27 truck plants globally. It will produce 17 variants of light and heavy duty trucks in the 7-49 tonnes range for use in the construction and mining sectors, and on highways.

The German company expects to roll out BharatBenz heavy duty trucks by September.

The priority will be the Indian volume market to start with. Exports to Far East, West Asia and Africa could be looked into next year.

The plant will adopt a just-in sequence methodology — getting parts assembled just ahead of the production sequence in the assembly line. This is a step ahead of the famed just-in time principle, said a company official.

The plant also has an engine assembly capacity of 24,000 engines for heavy duty vehicles. Engines for the light duty trucks will be sourced from Pitampur, Madhya Pradesh.

Apart from the BharatBenz range, Daimler will also shift production of its Actros range of premium heavy duty trucks manufacturing operations from its Pune plant, which will now focus on Benz cars, as part of its consolidation strategy. The Oragadam plant is Daimler's third largest outside Germany. Daimler has invested Rs 2,500 crore so far on the plant.

Daimler will tie-up with 70 dealers at the time of rollout; it plans to have 110 dealerships in place in 18 months.

About 85 per cent of the truck parts will be locally sourced for the first few trucks to be rolled out of the plant. The company has tied up with 450 suppliers mostly from the Chennai region.

Mr Marc Llistosella, CEO and MD, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, said, “We are targeting 90 per cent localisation by 2015 and 50 per cent of this will come from Tamil Nadu.”

According to Mr Andreas Renschler, Daimler Board of Management member responsible for trucks and buses, the trucks will be tailor made for the local markets. They need 10 per cent less diesel than trucks in the Indian market today, he said. These trucks will be priced higher by a “single digit per cent” than the conventional trucks.

Apart from the manufacturing plant, the facility also houses a research and development centre and a test track. There are 1,400 people working at the plant now.

Ms Jayalalithaa said that the State Government has approved an attractive package of support for Daimler. Daimler's presence will strengthen Chennai's reputation as the Detroit of India, she added.


Light vehicle segment

On whether Daimler could look at the light commercial vehicle segment, Dr Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management, Daimler, said it is not viable from a profitability point of view.

Mr Zetsche did not rule out the possibility for Daimler to do commercial vehicles in India together with the Renault-Nissan alliance, although there are no immediate plans. Recently, the global alliance made an announcement to launch a family van.


A new era in Indian trucking has arrived.

Backed by 125 years of innovation, BharatBenz trucks come from the house of Daimler, the inventors of the truck.

BharatBenz is committed to the Indian customer and trucking industry needs. Built based on globally proven platforms - Mercedes-Benz Axor & Fuso Canter, BharatBenz trucks are engineered for consistent performance giving unmatched reliability. These trucks are specially built in India, built for India, to meet the needs of the Indian customer.

Engineering excellence is at the core of these robustly built trucks. They are designed after a careful study of the Indian road and load conditions, empowering truckers to conquer every terrain; helping them to deliver more, deliver economically and deliver fast.

BharatBenz will give you exceptional trucking solutions that will power you ahead.

Class-leading trucks that empower businesses.

Where passion for excellence is a way of life, only the very best is created. Excellence is intricately weaved into every aspect of building these powerhouses. So you get best-in-class trucks from the world leaders in trucks.

Developed on globally proven platforms: Mercedes-Benz Axor and Fuso Canter, BharatBenz trucks are designed to provide the highest level of driver comfort and safety. Engineered to give the best fuel-efficiency and low total cost of ownership, these trucks help maximise savings and multiply profits.

Designed to give you more of everything, BharatBenz range of light and heavy-duty trucks, ranging from 6-49 tonnes, catering to a wide variety of applications are built to power you ahead.


MARUTHI INTRODUCES ERTICA A NEW 7 SEATER CAR






Maruti Suzuki India unveiled the 7-seater MUV or you can say LUV "Ertiga" at the 2012 auto expo in New Delhi on 6th January, 2012. It is based on the RIII concept which was displayed at the auto expo in New Delhi in 2010. Maruti Ertiga is available in seven variants with two engine options - petrol and diesel. The petrol one is 1373cc K-series engine which generates maximum power of 93.8 bhp with maximum torque of 130 nm. The diesel engine is 1248cc 16V Multijet, which generates maximum power of 88.8 bhp with maximum torque of 200 nm. The tag-line of Maruti Ertiga is 'A Feeling Called LUV'. Maruti Suzuki India has priced Ertiga very competitively at Rs. 5.89 lakhs for the base model of petrol and Rs. 7.30 lakhs for the base model of diesel. Maruti Ertiga is available in seven shades: Serene Blue, Ecru Beige, Fire Brick Red, Granite Grey, Silky Silver, Dusky Brown and Superio White.

Design and Interiors of Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

Maruti Ertiga is a proper seven-seater with foldable rear seats to increase the boot space. Maruti Ertiga looks very handsome and proportionate and gives feel of a MPV with its monospace design. From the outside Ertiga looks like a mix of Swift and Ritz, more like an extended version of the same. Inside, it features three rows of front facing seats; the last row is strictly for kids. You can increase the luggage space by folding the 2nd and 3rd row of seats. The dash and steering of Ertiga is similar to the new Swift but in combination of black and beige. The fully loaded variants of Ertiga also comes with steering mounted audio controls, manual HVAC and dash-integrated music system. As far as safety is concerned, the top model of Maruti Ertiga (ZXi and ZDi) features dual airbags and ABS with EBD.

The top-model of Ertiga (ZXi and ZDi) comes fully loaded with these features: Driver+Passenger Airbag, ABS, EBD plus Brake Assist, Security Alarm System: Door + Hood Sensing, Immobilizer, Information display integrated into meter cluster, Seat belt reminder (driver’s seat), Door ajar reminder, Light-on and key-on reminder, Low fuel warning, Power steering, Tiltable steering wheel column, Steering wheel mounted audio controls, AC with heater, 2nd row AC, Radio + CD player + USB input, FM/AM band antenna, Power Windows, Central door lock, Key-less entry, Internally adjustable ORVMs, ORVM mounted side turn indicators, Remote fuel lid opener, Body coloured bumpers, Front fog lamps, Rear fog lamp, High mounted stop lamp, Front intermittent wipers+washer, Rear window defogger and Rear wiper+washer.


Engine Options of Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

- 1373cc petrol with maximum power of 93.8 bhp
- 1248cc diesel with maximum power of 88.8 bhp

Maruti Suzuki India has revealed all the details about the technical specifications of Ertiga; it is available in both petrol and diesel. The petrol mill has displacement of 1373cc with maximum power of 93.8 bhp on tap at 6000 rpm. It generates maximum torque of 130 nm at 4000 rpm. The diesel engine has displacement of 1196cc with maximum power of 88.8 bhp at 4000 rpm. It generates maximum torque of 200 nm at 1750 rpm.

Mileage/Average/Fuel Consumption of Maruti Ertiga

- Maruti Ertiga Petrol - Highway - 16 kmpl, City - 12 kmpl
- Maruti Ertiga Diesel - Highway - 20 kmpl, City - 15 kmpl

The ARAI certified mileage of Maruti Ertiga is 16 kmpl for the petrol model and 20 kmpl for the diesel model. This makes Ertiga the most fuel efficient MUV in its class.

Safety Features of Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

- Dual SRS airbags
- ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
- EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution)

The top model of Maruti Suzuki Ertiga comes fully loaded with lots of safety features like 2 SRS airbags, Immobiliser, ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) and EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution).

Variants of Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

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Maruti Ertiga petrol LXi
- Maruti Ertiga petrol VXi
- Maruti Ertiga petrol VXi ABS
- Maruti Ertiga petrol ZXi

- Maruti Ertiga diesel LDi
- Maruti Ertiga diesel VDi
- Maruti Ertiga diesel ZDi


Maruti Ertiga is available in seven variants: four of petrol and three of diesel. The VXi petrol variant of Maruti Ertiga also comes with option of ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution).

Shades Available in Maruti Ertiga

- Serene Blue
- Ecru Beige
- Fire Brick Red
- Granite Grey
- Silky Silver
- Dusky Brown
- Superio White

Maruti Ertiga is available in seven shades: Serene Blue, Ecru Beige, Fire Brick Red, Granite Grey, Silky Silver, Dusky Brown and Superio White.

Main Features of Maruti Ertiga

The top-model of Maruti Ertiga comes fully-loaded with following features:

- Driver+Passenger Airbag, ABS, EBD plus Brake Assist
- Security Alarm System: Door + Hood Sensing, Immobilizer
- Information display integrated into meter cluster
- Seat belt reminder (driver’s seat), Door ajar reminder
- Light-on and key-on reminder, Low fuel warning
- Power steering, Tiltable steering wheel column
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- AC with heater, 2nd row AC for extra comfort
- Radio + CD player + USB input, FM/AM band antenna
- Power Windows, Central door lock, Key-less entry
- Internally adjustable ORVMs, ORVM mounted side turn indicators
- Remote fuel lid opener, Body coloured bumpers
- Front fog lamps, Rear fog lamp, High mounted stop lamp
- Front intermittent wipers+washer, Rear window defogger, Rear wiper+washer

Thursday, September 8, 2011

NEW HONDA BRIO RELEASED 2011





HONDA BRIO






June 18

th 2011 : Honda India is all geared to unfold it

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small car


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