2013 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 & LP 570-4 Edizione Tecnica launched in India !!

On its Golden Jubilee celebration at the Buddh International Circuit, Italian Automobile Giant Lamborghini launched the 2013 Gallardo LP 560-4 & LP 570-4 Edizione Tecnica in the Indian market.

# Gallardo LP 560-4 

This 2013 facelift of the Italian beauty was showcased at Paris Motor Show last year. Redesigned front-rear bumpers incorporating traingular styling element & broader air intakes makes this car more aggressive.
Powered by a 5.2 litres V10 All wheel drive rear petrol engine which pushes out 552 bhp of shear wildness mated with super sexy looking 19-inches" Apollo matt black alloys with silver silver polished spokes.


# Gallardo LP 570-4 

With LP 560-4, Lamborghini also launched LP 570-4 Edizione Tecnica series comprising of 570-4 Superleggera & 570-4 Spyder Perfomante model options. Edizione Tecnica is better looking, has a lighter body & possesses better car performance upto 10 bhp than its sibling. Add-ons offered with these models are brakes with Carbon-Ceremic technology for better braking & durablility & a fixed rear spoiler.

Available in contrast color offerings - Nero Nemesis(matt black) body with roof & air dam in Aranico Aragos(orange) ; Bianco Canopus(matt white) body with Arancio Argos roof & air dam and  Arancio Argos body with Nero Nemesis roof & air dam.


Prices(ex.showroom, Delhi)-
# Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 -INR 2.61 crores
#  Lamborghini Gallardo Edizione Tecnica - INR 2.92 crores




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2013 Updated Force Motors Gurkha @ INR 6.25 Lakhs !!

Force Motors India launched the new 2013 version of their Mahindra Thar rival Off-roader 'Gurkha' at the on-going Bus & Utility Vehicle Show, Noida. According to FMI, their vehicle is the world's first EOV (Extreme Off-Road Vehicle) & undoubtedly the kind of off-roading capabilities this vehicle possesses, it can be called an Indian Commoner's localised G-Wagon.

Powered by a 2.6 Ltrs. Turbo-Charged OM 616 Mercedes-Benz engine which pushes 82 bhp @ 3200 rpm of peak power & 230 nm @ 1900 rpm of peak torque mated with a 5-speed Synchromesh Transmission.
Differential locks on both front & rear axles, Reinforced tubbular ladder frame chasis, Chrome treated exhaust Snorkel & 210 mm of best in class ground clearence, these type of qualities make this vehicle a real hard hitter. This SUV also comes with some city friendly features such as company fitted Air-conditioner & Power-Steering.

For now, Force Gurkha is available in only BS-III compliant but the BS-IV is in the pipeline & offers a total 3 variants - Soft Top 4X2, Soft Top 4X4 & Hard Top 4X4.

On the Launch of Gurkha , Mr. Prasan Firodia, MD Force Motors quoted " The vastly superior gradeability and its ability to negotiate undulating terrain makes the Gurkha an ideal vehicle for 'off-road' conditions. The macho looking Gurkha has timeless classic appeal that would interesr off-road enthusiasts across the nation "


Prices (ex.-showroom, Delhi) -
Force Gurkha Soft Top 4X2 - INR 6.25 Lakhs
Force Gurkha Soft Top 4X4 - INR 8.35 Lakhs
Force Gurkha Hard Top 4X4 - INR 8.50 Lakhs

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2013 Refreshed BMW X1 @ INR 27.90 Lakhs in India !!

BMW India in presence of bollywood beauty Dia Mirza launched the 2013 refreshed version of its most successful 'X' series car, the X1. The entry level base model of this Crossover SUV costing almost INR 28 Lakhs is the cheapest BMW you can get in the country.

BMW X1 was first launched in early 2010 & very soon became the bestseller for the company. But after the arrival of strong competitors like Audi Q3 & Mercedes Benz B-Class, it witnessed an acute sales drop which just forced the German giant to launch its facelift in the country.

2013 X1 offers a total of three variants- Base, Sport-Line & X-Line, powered by a standard 2.0 Ltr. 4-cylindered Twin-Turbo Diesel motor which pushes out 184 bhp of max. power & 380 nm of max. torque mated with an improved all new 8-speed automatic transmission. This new gearbox as well as features like Start-Stop system, Brake-energy recuperation & Eco-Pro mode helps this car to achieve better fuel efficiecy than its predecessor.

On the , this new Avtaar of X1 sports a bunch of changes such as

# LED treated Headlamps.
# Redesigned & Refreshed Bumpers.
# Dual toned interiors with a touch of chrome on the dash.
# New agressive looking Alloys
# Restyled Front Grill
# More color options
# ORVM's with integrated interiors
# Electrically adjustable seats.
# Better Equipped Centre Console


On the launch, Mr.Philipp Von Sahr(President, BMW India) quoted "As a first of  its kind, the BMW X1 is a true trailblazer among the Premium Compact SUV's. Blending a higher level of agility and compact exterior dimensions, the new X1 assumes a unique character. A powerful engine with BMW Twin-Turbo technology & a broad spread of BMW efficient dynamic technologies takes sheer driving pleasure to another level "


Prices(Ex. showroom, Delhi)-
S-Drive 20d -  INR 27.90 Lakhs
S-Drive 20d Sport-Line -  INR 32.5 Lakhs
S-Drive 20d X-Line -  INR 32.5 Lakhs

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Renault Duster gets an all new Touch-screen Multimedia Navigation System !!

Renault's bestseller Duster gets an all new Touch-screen Multimedia Navigation System called the 'Media NAV' system.
It has a 18 cms.(7.8'inches) touch-screen panel equipped with features such as radio, media, telephone support as well as navigation but lacks a CD-DVD player. Also offers Connectivity options like Bluetooth, USB & AUX for connecting i-Pod & mobile phone.
The NAV be operated through the touch-screen itself or it can also be controlled by the Steering wheel mounted switches & yes Navigation operates in 2D, 3D & Bird-Eye view graphics.

According to Renault, it is an optional package available with only two Diesel variants- 85 ps RxL & top-end 110 ps RxZ which costs INR 10,79,000 & INR 11,99,000 (ex, showroom,Delhi) respectively with NAV system.

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2013 Honda CR-V in India @ INR 19.95 Lakhs !!

Honda Cars India Ltd.(HCIL) will launch the 2013 fourth geneartion Honda CR-V on the 12th of this month. This generation of the soft-roader will come with 'Made in India' tag unlike its predecessor which were imported into the the country from Japan as a Complete Built Unit. With this refreshment to the vehicle, company expects some boost in the sales figures as they currently sells only 40-50 units a month of it.

Talking about the engine specifications, Honda India is still not offering any Diesel engine option to the CR-V & it only comes with two petrol mill offerings i.e 2.0 ltrs. & 2.4 ltrs. Both the engines will be available with Manual as well as Automatic Transmission.

# 2.0 Ltr. FWD engine which produces 156 ps @ 6500 rpm of max. power & 190 nm @ 4300 rpm of max. torque ; ARAI tested efficiency - 13.7 kmpl. 

# 2.4 Ltr. AWD(4x4) engine which produces 190 ps @ 7000 rpm of max. power & 226 @ 4400 rpm of  max. torque ; ARAI tested efficiency - 12 kmpl.

The new CR-V features ECON mode, it is an intellegent system which automatically tunes the engine, transmission & air-condition in such a way that SUV delivers optimum fuel efficiency.
Inside it sports a six speakers 6.1 inch touch screen infotainment system with connectivity of USB-iPod.
It has various other add-on features such as Cruise Control, Sunroof, Steering adjustment, 17 inches standard alloys & safety features includes Rear view camera, ABS with EBD, six SRS-Air Bags, Parking brakes, Hill assist & many more to follow.

2013 CR-V also offers two accessory packages- Inspire & Elegance for the enhancement in exterior looks. The Inspire Style package will add a dash of chrome on the visor, garnish on the sidestep & exhaust pipe & tail gate spoiler. The Elegance Style package will come a Tweaked Front Grill & chrome treated fog lamps & side steps.

Although this car will be assembled in the Noida plant of HCIL but we realy do not expect the price to be significantly lower than the on-going model as the new CR-V has so much to offer.

Prices(ex. showroom, Delhi)-
# Honda CR-V 2.0 MT - INR 19.95 Lakhs
# Honda CR-V 2.0 AT - INR 20.85 Lakhs
# Honda CR-V 2.4 AT - INR 22.40 Lakhs
# Honda CR-V 2.4 Top End  - INR 23.85 Lakhs

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Nissan confirms Duster based SUV by the end of 2013 in India !!

Colin Dodge, executive VP, Nissan India made an official announcement about the re-badged Renault Duster by the end of this year under the Nissan banner. He qouted "We have got quite a differentiated car & the differences are far more significant than on the V-Platform (Micra/Pulse ; Sunny/Scala) . The hood & the fenders have the differences & the bumpers are different too. But it's more than just a bumper & grille change for sure "

Renault-Nissan alliance shares the same platforms for their respective products. This is not new for us as we have already witnessed Micra going the Pulse way & Sunny transforming into Renault badged Scala.
Generally Nissan launches their cars first & then Renault follows it to produce its own version but this time the story has been reversed.
Renault's Duster was undoubtedly the biggest blockbuster of the last year which came as a revolution to the Indian SUV market. The so called first Compact SUV of India bagged up a lot of sales & admiration from Indian audience. These are the factors that Renault was a bit reluctant to share the platform of its biggest selling product.  

This Nissan's version of Duster will be powered by the same tried-tested locally produced 1.5 ltrs. k9k
diesel mill. It may also offer a 4WD variant as well as an automatic transmission option & will be priced higher than it's sibling.

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GM launched Chevrolet Sail Sedan @ INR 4.99 Lakhs !!

General Motors India launched the all new Sedan version of its last year launched Hatch-Back Chevrolet Sail-Uva. Giving Hatch a Sedan treatment is not new to Indian audience as we have already witnessed many of them & Swift going the Dzire way being the most popular transition of the lot.

Sail-Uva was launched in November last year & just after few months its sedan Sail is out here offering a true 'Value for Money' package with a starting price tag of INR 4.99 Lakhs. The breadth & wheel base of this saloon remains exactly the same as the hatch but the diifferentiating  factor is the addition of 370 ltrs. boot space to it.

This new Entry Level Sedan offers both Petrol & Diesel mill options same as its sibling Uva.
# 1.2 Petrol unit - Max. Power of 86 ps @ 6000 rpm & Max. Torque of 113 nm @ 4400 rpm ;
    ARAI Tested Fuel Efficiency- 18.2 kmpl.

# Well-known 1.3 Fiat multijet diesel unit - 78 ps @ 4000 rpm of  Max. Power & 205 nm @ 1750 rpm of Max. Torque ; ARAI Tested Fuel Efficiency- 22.1 kmpl.

Sporting the Chevy's iconic Bow front grill & Hawk Wing head lamps, the vehicle looks very classy & luxurious. Black-Beige color dual toned interiors with a touch of silver in the console & fit-in Bluetooth enabled infotainment system with the top variant makes it a great sellable package. It comes with a total of 7 color offerings - Velvet Red, Switchblade Silver, Caviar Black, Sandrift Grey, Misty Lake, Linen Beige & Summit White.


Prices (ex. showroom, Delhi) -

# Sail 1.2 - INR 4.99 Lakhs
# Sail 1.2 LS - INR 5.49 Lakhs
# Sail 1.2 LS ABS - INR 5.70 Lakhs
# Sail 1.2 LT ABS - INR 6.41 Lakhs

# Sail 1.3 - INR 6.29 Lakhs
# Sail 1.3 LS - INR 6.59 Lakhs
# Sail 1.3 LS ABS - 6.80 Lakhs
# Sail 1.3 LT ABS - 7.51 Lakhs



Undoubdetly Chevy's warrior is attractively priced & loaded with features but competing in this segment is not that much easy with the presence of established opponents like MSI Swift Dzire, Ford Classic, Tata Manza & Toyota Etios.

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