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Monday, July 18, 2011

Small Cars In India



Now a day’s motor vehicle is no longer remained as status symbol of high class societies. If we observe from last decade, the 4-wheelers (Indian Cars) are approachable by middle class families as well. Even we can say that now cars have entered into the basic need of the people. The increasing demand of people led the increase of number of models or variants in Indian Automation market, few named are Chevrolet, Maruti, Mahindra Motors, Tata Motors and many more. In this race Luxury Car makers are equally involved with their models named Audi Cars, Skoda India.


 Chevrolet Beat
Prominently used small sized 4-wheeler by GM’s named Chevrolet Beat & it also called beat car. It is available in Petrol: Beat LT, LS, PS, LT Option, Diesel: Beat Diesel LT & LS, LPG: Beat LPG LS & LT, Electric Vehicle: Beat EV variants. Its trustworthy features are max power 57 – 82 Bph, max 104-150Nm torques, MacPherson strut, Compound Link Type Suspension, Front Disk, Rear Drum type of Braking System.
Its expected price lies in between Rs.4, 50,000 to 6, 00,000 only.

Pro:
  • Value for Money
  • Stylish Exteriors & Interiors
  • High Mileage
Cons:
  • Rear Door Opening Handle Placement May Not Appeal To Everybody
  • Chevrolet's Poor Reputation
Mahindra Motor’s leading vehicle Xylo is summarized in a small form presented as B+ Hatchback Segment Mini Xylo.Mini Xylo’s trustworthy features are 1498cc Displacement, 1.5L Inline Engine, 3 cylinders, Independent Coil Springs, Multi Link Coil Springs Suspension, Front Disk, Rear Drum type of Braking System. Its expected price lies in between Rs.5, 00,000 to 6, 00,000 only.

Pro:
  • Stylish, Robust, Powerful engine, drives in any road
Cons:
  • Size, seating capacity
Tata Motors, a leading homemade auto manufacturer has overloaded the market with abundant models in all segments, all purposes such as commercial, personal use vehicles.Tata Indica is packed with variety of models such as Tata Indica e-Xeta, e-Xeta LPG, EV, eV2, V2, V2 (2010), Hybrid, V2 TurboMax, V2 Xeta, Vista 1st Anniv Edition, Vista 90, Vista DiCOR, Vista Petrol, Vista Diesel, Vista EV, Vista Special Edition. Its price range lies in between Rs.3, 30,000 to 6, 50,000 only.
Pro:
  • Stunning and sporty looks
  • Sufficient boot space
  • Value for money
Cons:
  • Averaged interior
     
Maruti is the oldest and reputed name in automobile market has a most demanding B segment Hatchback vehicle is Maruti Alto. It is available in Maruti Alto (2009), Alto, CNG, Flash, Green, K10, Speed variants. Its trustworthy features are max power 47 – 67 Bph, max 62-90Nm torques, MacPherson strut, Coil spring gas filled shocks Type Suspension, Front Disk, Rear Drum type of Braking System. Its price range lies in between Rs.3, 02,000 to 3, 60,000 only.

Pro:
  • Economical and easy to maintain
  • Good fuel consumption
Cons:
  • Cramped interiors
  • Lacks safety features
A well known, famed home auto maker has a most desiring, stylist, best mileage vehicle is Maruti Swift. Maruti’s Swift is available in Petrol, Diesel, DZire, DZire Diesel, Glam, One Million Edition variants. Its trustworthy features are max power 75 – 87 Bph, max 113-190Nm torques, 4 cylinder, 16 value, Multijet Engine, MacPherson strut, torsion beam, Coil spring Type Suspension, Front Disk, Rear Drum type of Braking System. Its price range lies in between Rs.5, 24,000 to 6, 75,000 only.

Pro:
  • Stunning and sporty looks
  • Refined diesel engine
Cons:
  • Very cramped interiors
  • Less boot space
  • Petrol version returns very less mileage
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Monday, June 13, 2011

Mercedes-Benz sales increase 36% to 561 units in May


Mind set of peoples are converting from money as a priority towards luxury  indian car and comfort, to chill out their entire day’s pressure, as the life in current scenario gets packed with stress and work load. Although they are very exclusive but give the satisfactory drive, style, class and its prices are started min by 25lakhs. 

 
The famous luxury car motor manufacturer has explosion the auto sector this May by its sales of 36 percent by 561 units. The best example of calm, comfort and luxury is Mercedes-Benz whose sales have increased to “Thirty Six Percent” from its previous year and sold 516 units in between Jan to May 2011 and if we compare May 2010 the sale was 411 units.

 
Benz’s excellent commanding Class-C is documented as 45 percent expansion by 314 divisions even in May 2010 only 216 divisions was sold and in Class-E which raise with 14 percent by 130 divisions even in May 2010 it was 114 divisions. If we look in to the stats, in 2011 from Jan to May Mercedes calculates 3233 units has sold as compared to same duration in 2010.
 

All together Benz’s Indian Sedan Segment encompasses of Class-C, E, S grew by 51 percent since Jan to May’11 period by recorded retailing of 2830 divisions even in last year it has calculated as 1873 divisions. In SUV category comprises of Class-M and Class-GL also recorded the expansion of almost 200 percent i.e. 344 divisions since Jan to May 2011 even in last year it has calculated as 117 divisions.
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Monday, June 6, 2011

Luxury cars in India



The demand of luxury cars are getting increased day by day. If we observe the graph its showing that 300 Units had sold last year ‘Mar 11 and calculated as 80% growth compared to earlier years. Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport, Ferrari 458 Italia, Aston Martin Rapide, Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder, Rolls Royce Ghost, these international brands are now become the choice of the new and young millionaires. BMW Cars and Audi Cars are also top selling luxury cars in India and choice of every luxury car lover.


Veyron Grand Sport D+ Segment 7998cc, W16, Turbocharged Petrol Engine, is a luxury car launched of Bugatti with top speed of 408. It consists of massive fuel dexterous engine with max power of 1001Bhp and 1250Nm torque. Dimensions are length’s 4462mm, 1998mm width’s and 1204mm height’s. Expected price: Rs 16, 00, 00,000/-



  • Looks
  • Powerful
  • Brand name

Cons:

  • Price



D+ Segment 4499cc Coupe Petrol Engine with V8–90°is a well-appointed launch of Ferrari with top speed of 325 and light weighted 1380kgs. It consists of massive fuel dexterous engine with max power of 545Bhp and 540Nm torque. Dimensions are length’s 4527mm, 1937mm width’s and 1213mm height’s. Expected price: Rs 2, 57, 00,000 /-
  • Sporty Appearance
  • Performance
  • Brand name and features
Cons:
  • Price


D+ Segment 5935cc Sedan Petrol Engine with V12 is a well-appointed launch with top speed of 303 and light weighted 1950kgs. It consists of massive fuel dexterous engine with max power of 480Bhp and 600Nm torque. Dimensions are length’s 5019mm, 2140mm width’s and 1360mm height’s. Expected price: Rs 2, 15, 00,000/-

  • Unseen looks
  • Perfect proportion of the car body
Cons:
  • Lower fuel efficiency



D+ Segment 6592cc Sedan Petrol Engine with Turbo Charged, V12 is a well-appointed launch with Fuel Consumption at Highway 8.00 kmpl and Fuel Consumption at City 5.00 kmpl. It consists of massive fuel dexterous engine with max power of 563Bhp and 780Nm torque. Dimensions are length’s 5399mm, 1948mm width’s and 1550mm height’s. Expected price: Rs 3, 50, 00,000/-


  • Outstanding Looks
  • Very Luxurious
  • Brand Name
Cons:
  • High Price in its category

D+ Segment 5204cc Roadster Petrol Engine with 10 Cylinders, DOHC is a well-appointed launch with Fuel Consumption at Highway 5.00 kmpl and Fuel Consumption at City 3.00 kmpl. It consists of massive fuel dexterous engine with max power of 560Bhp and 540Nm torque. Dimensions are length’s 4345mm, 1900mm width’s and 1165mm height’s. Expected price: Rs 2, 55, 00,000/-

Pro:
  • Appearance
  • Comfort
    Luxurious
Cons:
  • High Price in its category
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Monday, May 30, 2011

New Car Launches


Now a day’s Indian Cars industry is expanding on larger scale with abundant of features in it. Recent Audi, Hyundai, Chevrolet, Ford, Volvo have introduced their new launches with incredible efficiency of engines with different engine variations.
Price: Rs 45, 00,000/-
Largest Germany giant 4-wheeler producer has recently RS5 model. A sporty striking giving the impression of being high class with the engine performance of Turbocharged 4.2 L and 7 speed gearbox in it. R5S engine’s performance is having max 100kmph powers, and 430Nm torque’s along with all over dimensions of 4649mm lengths, 1860mm width’s and 1366mm height’s.
  • Sporty package perfect for the track
  • Performance and superb handling abilities
  • Audi’s brand value
Cons:
  • Not much except for the price
Price: between Rs. 6, 99,000 to Rs 10, 75,000/-
A South Korean automotive manufacturer has freshly initiated a new sedan car based on RB theory in 1.4L & 1.6L petrol and diesel variants. Verna carries engine with incredible efficiency with max power of 106 Bhp and 138 Nm torque. All over dimensions of 4649mm length’s, 1860mm width’s and 1366mm height’s.
  • Looks and styling
    Safety Features
    4 Engine options
Cons:
  • Rear seat comfort
    Small door pockets
Price: Rs.3, 55,000 - Rs 4, 66,324/-
Now, Chevrolet Beat is also available with LPG kit. Beat LPG carries engine with unbelievable efficiency with max power of 79 Bhp and 104 Nm torque. Dimensions are 3640mm lengths, 1595mm width’s and 1520mm height’s.
  • Value for Money
    Stylish Exteriors & Interiors
    High Mileage
Cons:
  • Rear Door Opening Handle Placement May Not Appeal To Everybody
    Chevrolet's Poor Reputation
Price: Rs.7, 50,000 /-
In Indian automation market, a new four wheeler has been introduced by Ford. New Fiesta is again compatible with the bench mark of comfort and style by Ford. A B+ segment with hatchback feature is well designed interiors and with inbuilt Air Conditioner is defining its uniqueness. It is comprised with immense performing engine with max power of 120 Bhp and 120 Nm torque. Dimensions are 4410mm lengths, 1722mm width’s and 1473mm height’s.
  • Appearance
    Spacious interiors
    Safety Features
Cons:
  • Less rear leg-room
    Confusing controls on central console
Price: Rs 50, 00,000/-
XC60 is a D5 SUV D+ Segment luxury new launch of Swedish automation manufacturer Volvo. It is consist of enormous fuel proficient engine with max power of 185 Bhp and 400 Nm torque. Dimensions are length’s 4628mm, 1586mm width’s and 1713mm height’s.
  • The safest car with advanced safety features
  • Most compact crossover.
Cons:
  • Expensive
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Monday, May 23, 2011

Best Selling Cars & Bikes in India




Leading traveler car maker has the most popular motor automobile with sporty, luxury and allegiant looks. Swift is available in variety of variants named Swift LXi/Vxi/Vxi ABS/Zxi/Ldi, Swift Diesel Vdi/Vdi ABS, Swift Dzire Lxi/Vxi/Zxi, 2011 New Swift Diesel Ldi/Vxi/Lxi/Zxi, Swift One Million Edition, 2011 New Swift Dzire Diesel/Petrol. Its trustworthy features are max power 75 – 87 Bph, max 113-190Nm torques, MacPherson strut, torsion beam, coil spring Suspension, Front Disk, Rear Drum type of Braking System. Its price lies in between Rs.4, 87,000 to 6, 60,000 only.
Pro:
  • Stunning and sporty looks
  • Refined diesel engine
Cons:
  • Very cramped interiors
  • Less boot space
  • Petrol version returns very less mileage
One of the best selling cars in India is Maruti Alto. Alto is available in variety of variants named Maruti Alto LX, Alto Flash, Alto CNG Retrofit, Alto LX , Alto Standard, Alto LXi , Alto Green , Alto K10 LXi , Alto K10 VXi. Now Alto is available in CNG version as well. Its protection features are max power 47– 67 Bph, max 62-90Nm torques, MacPherson strut, torsion beam, coil spring Suspension, Front Disk, Rear Drum Brake System. Its price lies in between Rs.3, 02,000 to 3, 60,000 only.
  • Economical and easy to maintain
  • Good fuel consumption
  • Fuel efficiency
  • Affordable
  • Service network
Cons:

  • Cramped interiors
  • Lacks safety features
  • Only front power windows
  • Base variant gets only driver side ORVM

Beat is in most demanding phase of selling. A Hatchback body type B Segment with LT model with availability Beat LT/ LS/PS/LT. Its trustworthy features are max power 82Bph, max 108Nm torques, McPherson Strut, Compound Link Type Suspension, Front Disk, Rear Disk Brake System. Its price lies in between Rs. 4, 88,000 only.

  • Value for Money
  • Stylish Exteriors & Interiors
  • High Mileage
Cons:
  • Rear Door Opening Handle Placement May
  • Not Appeal To Everybody
  • Chevrolet's Poor Reputation


It’s safe, comfortable and trustworthy models named Yamaha Fazer (old & new),  FZ1 Fazer, Fazer Midnight along with displacement of 153cc featured max power 10.8 -148Bph, max 14-106Nm torques, Constant Wet Multi Plate, Bore 58-77 Stroke 53.6-57.9. FZ1 Fazer is an upcoming model of Yamaha with 998cc 4-stroke, Forward-inclined parallel 4-cylinder, DOHC engine with Wet, multiple-disc coil spring clutch and many more advanced features. Its price lies in between Rs. 42,000 to 10,50,000 only.
  • Looks
  • Wide rear tyre
  • Technology

Cons:
  • Digital instrument cluster

Hero Honda most trendy, comfortable and stylist bike for mid level public with best mileage. Available in range of models named New Super Splendor, Splendor NXG , Splendor Pro , Splendor+, Splendor+ Alloys, Splendor+ Special Edition along with displacement of 124.7cc featured max power 7.4-9Bph, max 7.95-10.35Nm torques, Bore 52.4 Stroke 57.8 with the Chassis Type is Tubular Double Cradle, Multiplate Wet Clutched and many more advanced features. Two models are discontinued to the market. Its price lies in between Rs. 48,500 to 56,800 only.
  • Reasonably Priced
  • Feature Rich
  • Vast Service Network
Cons:
  • No Option of Disc Brake

Latest model launched by Bajaj is Discover 150 with 144.8cc 4 Stroke, Air Cooled, DTS-I engine 12.8 Bhp @ 7500 rpm powered and 12.7 Nm @ 5500 rpm torqued and Chassis Type is Double Cradle Type. Four models names Discover 110, Discover 135 Sports, Discover 135 Kick, Discover 135 Self are discontinued to the market. Its having few other variants such as  Bajaj Discover 100 CC Self/Kick, Discover 125/125 Disc. Its price lies in between Rs. 48,500 to 56,800 only.
  • High Mileage
  • Reasonable price
  • Value for Money
Cons:
  • Looks
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Monday, May 16, 2011

Audi Cars


Germany largest car manufacturer famous for its luxurious, stylist and comfortable cars which is the part of Volkswagen Group. Its name is defined by the surname of its founder August Horch which means “listen” in German language and in Latin it means “Audi”. Audi A4 TDI is awarded by “CNBC-Overdrive Auto Awards” for its excellent Performance Car of the Year. Audi beats all its earlier records by 57 per cent up gradation of selling 480 units in Jan 2011, as sold 306 units in 2010 last Jan. Audi is also awarded as Best Quality and Most Sporty and fastest growing luxury car manufacturer by “Auto India Best Brand Awards”. It has booked 150 units of carfor upcoming delivery of 3 to 4 months by expanding its dealership network to 20.



Audi R6 is launching with latest technology engine of FSI which is universally used in racing cars. This technology is known for ensuring proper fuel utilization by extracting maximum power from each drop of fuel. 5.0L V10 twin-Turbocharged Engine with 4-cylinders inside output that generates torque up to 579-lb-ft from 1,500 to 6,250 rpm. The R6 that improves the vehicles power up to 656-hp. R6 is expecting to burn the Indian streets and creates the remarkable impact on super class segment. Expected price: Rs 70, 00,000


Pro:
  • FSI technology
  • Covers 62-mph in less than four seconds
  • Spacious cabin with a unique interior
Cons:
  • Expensive in its category


Audi A4 is packed with trustworthy protection and comfortable features smooth multi tronic automatic transmission, ergonomic seats, the 6-speed tiptronic, electronic stabilization program ESP8, single frame grille, restraints, cruise control and few more. Its engine is obtainable in 3 different options: Saloon(high-performance), S4 (quattro four-wheel drive) and RS4(quattro four-wheel drive and quattro GmbH). Expected price: between Rs 34, 15,000 to 34, 27,000



Pro:
  • Straight line performance
    Ride quality
    Superb build quality
Cons:
  • Less rear legroom
    Small dealer network


Audi A6 is more fuel economic at the rate of 15% along with roomier and luxurious also than its forerunner. It comprise with 4 different variants of engine are 2.8 FSI (petrol), 2.7 TDI (diesel), 3.0 TDI quattro (diesel) and 3.2 FSI quattro (diesel). A6 featured precisely allotted single-framed radiator, serotronic power assistance, acoustic parking system (APS) front and rear, electro mechanical parking brake, automatic rain and light sensor system, multi media interface (MMI), ESP, ABS, twin tube gas-filled shock absorbers, dual-stage airbags deploy automatically, adaptive light and many more. Expected price: between Rs 38,00,000 to 47,94,000


 
Pro:
  • Automatic rain and light sensor system
  • Electro mechanical parking brake
  • An assortment of colors available
  • 15% more fuel economy
Cons:
  • Almost similar to its old models
  • Audio/climate controls


Latest SUV by Audi is the first compact luxurious awesome sight of design, well-appointed interiors, and deluxe car in India, put forwards two different motor options that are in with sophisticated features like innovative dual-clutch transmission - dynamic S tronic and many more. Expected price: between Rs 3,829,000 to 4,419,000



Pro:
  • Petrol is 2.0 TFSI and in diesel is 3.0 TDI V6 Engine
  • Acceleration
  • Interior materials

Cons:
  • Price
  • Wind noise
Posted by Unknown at 2:23 AM 1 comments

Monday, April 25, 2011

Top Bikes in India - Power Bikes

Top Bikes in India -Power Bikes

Honda has launched a compact, lightweight 599cc liquid-cooled fuel-injected inline-4 engine sport bike. CBR 600F produce maximum torque of 64 Nm @ 10500 rpm with maximum power of 100 Bhp @ 12000 rpm. Its referred to as 'Hurricane' in the US market and its expected price would be Rs.7,00,000 (approx).
Pro:
  1. Give more mileage than CBR600RR
  2. Honda Ignition Security System (HISS)
  3. Antilock Braking System
  4. Compact and light weighted bike
  5. Super sports design
  6. Adjustable front and rear suspension
    Cons:
    • Expensive in its category
    • Does sporty bike would be able to run on Indian roads comfortably


    Bajaj KTM 990 again introduces its super bike for daredevil bikers. Super duke is versatile, light weighted LC8 V-twin that generates superb performance of max power of 118bhp@9000rpm and max torque: 100 Nm@7000rpm. It has great ergonomics that wonderfully hold the rider. Its expected price would be Rs.13, 00,000 (approx).


    Pro:
    • It gives thrill, comfort and an icing of fun
    • Light weighted LC8 V-twin that generates superb performance
    • It’s a Type of Naked group
    Cons:

    Bajaj Kawasaki Ninja ZX 6R is predicted to fulfilling the expectations of the bike lovers through joint venture of Bajaj and Kawasaki. It simply belongs to the category of the best bunch. Its expected price would be between Rs. 7.5 - 8.5 lakhs.
    Pro:
    • The safety features in the bike include inverted cartridge fork suspension in the front and Uni-Trak suspension in the rear.
    • Medium-weighted sports bike
    • Varieties of colors are available such as Lime Green, Candy Plasma Blue, many more
    • Luxury in all possible respects
    Cons:

    With Suzuki GSX R750 you can experience an absolute thrilling and breathtaking experience of riding. Suzuki is trying brought a state-of-the-art theft preventing system in its latest launch which would incorporates an anti-robbery immobilizer system. It is expected to in between Rs. 4.8 - 6.2 lacs.
    Pro:
    • Higher compression coating is there
    • Having holes for ventilation
    • LCD readouts have been designed to showcase the speedometer, dual and reserve trip meters
    • State-of-the-art theft preventing system is introduced
    Cons:
    • Shorter wheel base along with 10% advantage in fuel mileage
    • 8 kilogram lighter frame is there if we compare from the 2010 model


    Yamaha is trying to send the benchmark for others by blessing its bikes with super quality braking system and forks. It is assuming to be ultimate sports bike of the year. Although it has already starts capturing the heart of Indian bike lovers. Its price is expected to be Rs. 6 lacs (approx).
    Pro:
    • Fly-by-wire throttle system
    • Super quality braking system and forks
    • Water temp gauge
    • Built-in lap timer
    Cons:
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