SUV Battle - Mahindra XUV500 Vs. Tata SAFARI STORME !!

Earlier it was Mahindra SCORPIO who affected major sales of Tata SAFARI & now it became worse after  the arrival of Mahindra XUV500. The 1998 Blunt & Curvy Beauty needed some kind of Freshness in it , ResultWorthy SAFARI STORME came with same Heart(Engine) & some Exterior Changes based on Big Brother ARIA.

Tata SAFARI STORME -

The Tata SAFARI STORME is powered by a 2.2 litre “VarioCor” common-rail diesel engine that delivers 140 bhp of power at 4000 rpm and 320 Nm of torque at 1700 to 2700 r.p.m which is mated to a five-speed manual transmission. The STORME is quite refined as compared to it's earlier Version. The STORME has improved in ride and handling as well, with lesser body roll, Thanks to the Aria’s chassis being used. However, it is a heavy vehicle at 1970 Kg and loses out in the power-to-weight stakes. The Safari is primarily a rear-wheel drive vehicle and also has a 4×4 variant. 

Add-Ons -
# two airbags
# all-round disc brakes
# ABS(AntiBraking System)
# Great New music system
# power fold mirrors & many more Small features.


Mahindra XUV5OO -

Mahindra XUV500 is powered by a 2.2 'mHawk' CRDi Engine which produces 140bhp of power @ 3750 r.p.m & 330 Nm of Torque @ 1600 to 2800 r.p.m. Rides Confidently & Comfotably & has better power-to-weight ratio than STORME.

Add-Ons -
# Six airbags
# GPS navigation  
# ABS(Anti Braking System) 
# Electronic stability program 
# Hill descent control 
# Cruise control 
# Bluetooth
# Automatic headlamps 
# Rain-Sensing Wipers 
# Start-Stop Micro Hybrid System 
# Tilt and Telescopic steering & List Continues ..........



Pricing & Mileage Comparison -
Tata SAFARI STORME - Rs.9.95 - Rs.13.66 Lakhs
                                      # 14 Kmpl (ARAI Tested)

Mahindra XUV500 - Rs.11.70 - Rs.14.27 Lakhs .
                                # 15.1 Kmpl (ARAI Tested)


$$Ay Jay$$ Verdict -
Tata SAFARI STORME is Comparitively Cheaper but  XUV5OO is Value for Money SUV . For sure, STORME is a Great Attempt from Tata & can be your pick if you want a Good Product within 10 Lakhs range but can spend more then Defenately go for XUV500, a Package full of Innovation & Features. 

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Wedding Edition of Rolls-Royce Super Luxury Cars !!

The super luxury car maker, Rolls-Royce is all set to introduce the special wedding editions of its super successful - the GHOST and the PHANTOM, to attract India's super-rich class.

 What has inspired RR to come up with the decision is the inspiring fact that every 10th car sold by the giant in India is gifted majorly during the wedding season. Rolls-Royce has launched a purposely hand-crafted model for the occasion. Rolls-Royce's cars priced in India are # GHOST -  Rs.2.5crore - 3crore
                                                                           # Phantom - Rs.4.5 crore.

The wedding season begins on October 30. two couples right now who are talking to our dealers about giving personal touches to the cars they want -  Herfriend Hasenoehrl, GM (Rolls-Royce India)
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Suzuki SWIFT 4x4 Outdoor !!

Italian Suzuki SWIFT 4x4 Outdoor ..........

In Many International Markets SWIFT is sold in 4x4 (All Wheel Drive) Version. This SWIFT looks much more Sporty & Tougher than the Basic Version . SWIFT 4x4 is powered by a 1.2 Ltrs VVT Petrol Engine.

Additions -
# Black matte Coating on Front Grill 
# front and rear sump guards 
# side skirts & wheel arches
# 7 Airbags
# ABS(Anti Braking System)
# EBD(Electronic Brake Distribution)
# TCS (Traction Control System)  
# Cruise Conrol & Sunroof in Top Varient 
# Electronic Volume Controls  
# Some 4X4 stickers have been placed just above the side skirts on both the sides to complement the Exterior changes. 

Varients Pricing -
# Suzuki SWIFT 4WD GL STYLE Outdoor is priced at € 16,616 (approximately Rs. 11.5 lakhs)
# Suzuki SWIFT 4WD GL  TOP Outdoor is priced at € 17,524 (approximately Rs. 12 lakhs)

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The All New Royal Enfield THUNDERBIRD 500 !!

What is It ?
Royal Enfield finally Lunched it's much Awaited 500cc Version of it's Cruiser Bike THUNDERBIRD which was Showcased in Delhi Auto-Expo 2012. This THUNDERBIRD 500 shares it's engine with his Sibling CLASSIC500 which Produces 27.2 BHP of Power & 41.3 Nm of Torque meshed with 5-Speed Manual Transmission.

Pros -
Semi-Digital SpeedoMeter, Vibration Free New HandleBar, LED HeadLight, Rear Disc Brake, Electronic Fuel System, 20Ltrs.Fuel Tank & 3 New Colors( All Black, Matte Black & Twilight Black).

Cons -
Biggest Dissapointment in this Package is Lacking of Alloys in it. It's a Cruiser for Long Rides but The Rider Seat is not of International Standards & Why Just Black ??

Pricing(Ex. Showroom, Mumbai) -
THUNDERBIRD 500 - Rs.1,82,571 Lakhs 
THUNDERBIRD 350 - Rs.1,43,000 Lakhs

Something New from Company -
For Biking Enthusiasts, Company Launched Riding Gear which Includes with Gloves, Jacket & Helmets which are Designed by AGV .

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Mahindra-SangYong REXTON !!

Mahindra-SsangYong REXTON .........

REXTON is the first product from the Mahindra-SsangYong tie-up. 

At one Glance -
From Curved Headlamps and the Front Grill full of chrome to the sharply styled fog lamps and the long roof rails, REXTON is surely a great Looking Vehicle. It isn’t too aggressive looking in character because of the presence of soft lines & curves.

Engine Performance -
XDi270 Diesel Engine with 2696cc capacity and makes 186.5PS @ 4000rpm while torque peaks at 402Nm between 1600-3000rpm on the REXTON RX7(Automatic Varient) which is the more powerful of the two variants . The RX5 version is Slightly less Powered as it produces 165PS of power.Both the Varients are AWD(All Wheel Drive).

Mileage(ARAI Tested)-
Fuel efficiency isn’t too bad for a car of this size i.e over 11kmpl for the RX7 & 13kmpl for RX5.

Top Speed(Claimed) -
194 km/hr.

Pricing(Ex. Showroom)-
RX5 - Rs.17.67
RX7 - Rs.19.67

Market Opponents -
Toyota FORTUNER, Mitsubishi PAJERO Sport-OUTLANDER & Ford ENDEAVOUR.
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Hyundai EON Vs. Maruti Suzuki ALTO 800 .

OverAll Design -

Although new ALTO 800 looks much better than it's older varient but in Comparison with Innovative Fludic Design of EON ,it surely lacks that edge .

Engine Secifications-
ALTO 800 - 3 Cylindered 796CC MPFI Petrol Engine which produces 47.5 BHP of Power @6000rpm with latest Synchronised Gear-Box.
EON - 3 Cylindered 814cc MPFI Petrol Engine which produces 55.2 BHP of Power @5500rpm .

Handling & Suspension -
Handling of both the cars are pretty Descent & performs neck-to-neck. Suspension is a bit different for the two as EON is Soft & Comfotable & ALTO 800 is a bit on a slightly stiffer side .

Mileage (ARAI Tested) -
ALTO 800 - 22.7 kmpl
EON - 21.1 kmpl

Pricing -
ALTO 800 - Rs.2.44 Lakhs to Rs.2.99 Lakhs
EON - Rs.2.75 Lakhs to Rs.3.8 Lakhs

$$Ay Jay$$ Verdict -
If want to buy a Trusted Product with lower maintenance and Trusted Maruti Brand name then surely go for ALTO 800 & if Ready to Opt. Something more Innovative & Sporty then go for EON.

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