2013 Maruti Suzuki SX4 facelift is out with no price hike !!

Maruti Suzuki India launched the 2013 facelift of their C-segment sedan SX4 with some minor changes at the same on-going prices. Two new colors & a more aggressive front facia with all new bold chrome grill are the biggest refreshments given to the vehicle.

With no changes in the engine options, the sedan sports the same 103 bhp 1.6 ltrs. petrol & 90 bhp 1.3 ltrs. diesel mills under its hood. Like all the Maruti facelifts launched recently, the engine options remain the same but the mileages are improved. Now the 1.6 petrol motor delivers 16.51 kmpl fuel which is a good 6% increased fuel efficiency. The diesel unit continues to deliver the same 21.7 kmpl mileage & the CNG variant delivers 22.1 km/kg .

Inside, the new SX4 opts rich dual-tone Black & Beige interiors which gives it a premium feel. Marble finish on some parts & Chrome treatment to door handles & AC vents adds elegance to all round feel of the cabin. It also offers an optional touch screen infortainment system with navigation & bluetooth.

Electrically foldable side mirrors with embedded turn indicators & chrome lining on the fog lamp boundry are the few other trims added to the facelift.

Prices (ex. showroom, Delhi) -

> SX4 Vxi -  INR 7,38,115
> SX4 Vxi CNG - INR 7,99,974
> SX4 ZXi -  INR 8,24,765
> SX4 VDi -  INR 8,27,458
> SX4 ZDi -  INR 9,21,669


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Top Six 200-250cc Bikes in India !!

Do you have an addiction of speed & a dream to own a high-speed superbike but doesn't realy have that much lakhs of currency to spend over it. Then here are some more practical & economical options which will let you to live your speed fantasies upto certain extent.

#1. Kawasaki Ninja 250 R -

> Body Type - Sports
> Engine Capacity - 229 cc DOHC
> No. of Engine Cylinders - Double
> Max. Power - 32.5 bhp @ 11,000 rpm
> Max. Torque - 22 nm @ 8200 rpm
> Gearbox - 6 speed
> 0-60 - 3 sec.
> Top Speed - 150 km/hr.
> Mileage - 25 kmpl
> Colors Available - Lime Green & Ebony Black
> Price(ex. showroom,Delhi) - INR 3,03,000 
> Available at - Bajaj Probiking Showrooms 
> Pros - Best in class performance & Stunning Looks
> Cons - High Pricing, Costly Maintenance & Analogue Instrument Cluster.



#2. Bajaj Pulsar 220 F -

> Body Type - Sports
> Engine Capacity - 220 cc DTS-i
> No. Of Cylinders - Single
> Max. Power - 20.8 bhp @ 8500 rpm
> Max. Torque - 19.12 nm @ 7000 rpm
> Gearbox - 5 speed 
> 0-60 - 4.10 sec.
> Top Speed - 144 km/hr.
> Mileage - 35 kmpl
> Colors Available - Cocktail Wine Red, Midnight Black, Plasma Blue.
> Price(ex. showroom,Delhi) - INR 82,000
> Available at - Bajaj Probiking Showrooms
> Pros - Attractive Pricing, Great Acceleartion & Top Speed
> Cons - Lacks Fuel Injection




#3. Honda CBR 250R -

> Body Type - Sports
> Engine Capacity - 249.6 cc
> No. Of Cylinders - Single
> Max. Power - 25 bhp @ 8500 rpm
> Max. Torque - 23 bhp @ 7500 rpm
> Gearbox - 6 Speed
> 0-60 - 3.5 sec.
> Top Speed - 145 km/hr.
> Mileage - 30 kmpl
> Colors Available - Candy Rudy Red, Sword Silver, Asteroid Black Metallic, Red White Blue Tricolor
> Price(ex. showroom,Delhi) - INR 1,49,000 (Base) / INR 1,75,000 (ABS)
> Available at - Honda Delaerships
> Pros - Best in class looks, Refined Engine & Advanced Technology
> Cons - City Riding is not that comfortable




#4. KTM Duke 200 -

> Body Type - Naked Street Racer
> Engine Capacity - 199.5 cc
> No. Of Cylinders - Single
> Max. Power - 25 bhp @ 10,000 rpm
> Max. Torque - 19.2 nm @ 8000 rpm
> Gearbox - 6 Speed
> 0-60 - 3.30 sec.
> Top Speed - 136 km/hr.
> Mileage - 28 kmpl
> Colors Available - Orange, White, Black
> Price(ex. showroom,Delhi) - INR 1,33,000
> Available at - Bajaj Probiking Showrooms & KTM Exclusive Stores
> Pros - Stunning Looks & Great Performance
> Cons - Newer Brand & Lacks Fuel Efficiency



#5. Hyosung GT250 R -

> Body Type - Sports
> Engine Capacity - 249 cc V-Twin
> No. Of Cylinders - Double
> Max. Power - 27.61 bhp @ 10,000 rpm
> Max. Torque - 22.07 nm @ 8000 rpm
> Gearbox - 5 Speed
> 0-60 - 3.96 sec.
> Top Speed - 140 km/hr.
> Mileage - 28 kmpl
> Colors Available - White-Red, Red-Black, Silver-Red
> Price(ex. showroom,Delhi) - INR 2,75,000
> Available at - Hyosung DSK Dealerships
> Pros - Amazing Power, Sporty Looks & V-Twin Engine.
> Cons - Newer Brand, Lesser Dealerships & Overpriced



#6. Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS -

> Body Type - Naked Street Racer
> Engine Capacity - 199.5 cc Triple Spark SOHC
> No. Of Cylinders - Single
> Max. Power - 23.17 bhp @ 9500 rpm
> Max. Torque - 18.3 nm @ 8000 rpm
> Gearbox - 6 Speed
> 0-60 - 3.61 sec.
> Top Speed - 136 km/hr.
> Mileage - 30 kmpl
> Colors Available - Black, Red, Blue, Blue
> Price(ex. showroom,Delhi) - INR 92,000
> Available at - Bajaj Probiking Showrooms
> Pros - Great Performance & Attractive Pricing
> Cons - Lacks Fuel Efficiency

So, which of these superbike suits you the best ??

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Mahindra e2o launched @ INR 5.96 Lakhs !!

Mahindra & Mahindra launched their 2 doored electric car e2o, a replacement to the Maini Reva in India. The car takes almost 5 hrs. for a full charge & travels a run of 100 kms. after it.

Powered by a 48 Volt Li-ion battery & an electric motor which pumps out 19 kw@3750 rpm of max. power & 5.4 kgm@3400 rpm of max. torque. mated to an automatic transmission. Made with the light weight tubular frame chasis, the electric baby has a kerb weight of 830 kgs. & a top speed of 81 km/hr.

In case of runout of the battery, the vehicle activates the reserve energy technology called REVive. It also comes with Brake Regenration technology which charges the battery while braking & an optional solar panel on the roof for making the full use of solar energy. Service will be done annualy & that too at your doorstep.

Inside, it has a 6.2 inches touch screen infortainment system with GPS navigation & facility to control lock and car functions through your smart phone .

Price -
INR 5.96 Lakhs (on-road, Delhi).

Mahindra e2o is surely a good initiative but the way for its success is not that much easy. Higher pricing, smaller size & unavailablity of instant charging are some of the few lackings with this eco friendly concept.




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Ford EcoSport unveiled in India !!

Ford Motors India finally unveiled their most awaited product of the year, EcoSport at Select City Walk Mall in Saket, New Delhi. A total of 12 Indian cities will witness these kind of unveiling events before the actual launch of this compact SUV. During the events, the company is also running a contest named 'Urban Discoveries' through which 100 lucky customers will be chosen will get an opportunity to test drive the vehicle.

The one showcased at the event was a 1 ltr. Ecoboost Savannah orange model of the EcoSport. This baby SUV offers total three engine options - # 1 ltr. Ecoboost petrol mill producing a great 128 bhp of power  # Ford Fiesta's 1.5 ltrs. petrol & diesel mills pushing out 108 bhp & 90 bhp of max. power respectively. Automatic Transmission option will also be offered but only with the top end 1.5 ltrs. petrol model. This car comes loaded with many utility features such as Air bags, ABS, EBD, Parking sensors, Push button start & well equipped Infortainment system which makes this vehicle a great package.

With no official details about the launch & pricing, we can still expect this car to hit Indian roads by the end of May 2013. After her arrival, the journey for the Renault Duster, the stand alone champion in this segment  will going to be much tougher.

       


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2013 Refreshed Toyota Etios & Etio Liva launched at JMI Delhi !!

Toyota Kirloskar Motors India launched the 2013 facelifts of their Etios series including both the Sedan & the Liva Hatchback. Being the key sponsors of the Toyota University Cricket Championship (TUCC), TKM launched these products at the final match of the league held at the Jamia Milia University cricket ground in Delhi. This is nothing new, with the increasing competition day by day, companies keep on doing these kinds of refreshments to their products for maintaining the buzz alive among the buyers.

2013 refreshed Etios siblings doesn't sport any kind of drastic changes over its on-going model. New chrome treated front grill, 15' inches standard alloys offering & OVRM's with turn indicators are the major exterior crisps added to the new models. Inside, it is now much better equipped & looks more sophisticated due to presence of Ash-Brown dual tone upholstery. 2 Din music system with Aux, USB & Bluetooth connectivity, new AC vents, meter with blue illumination & Driver seat height adjustment option are the other additions to the facelift.

A special 1.5 ltrs. 90 ps petrol Sportvio model was also unveiled which comes with a fully loaded package comprising ABS, Dual Airbags, 15' inches smoked alloys & TRD Sportivo aero body kit.

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Production model of Volkswagen XL1 showcased at 2013 Geneva Motor Show !!

After showcasing its concept at numerous Auto-shows worldwide, production model of Volkswagen XL1   2 seater hybrid - the world's most fuel efficient vehicle makes her debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2013. According to a press release from the VW group, the car will be launched next year & will be produced at their Osnabrueck factory in Germany.

 
 
Powered by the Diesel Plug-in Hybrid technology comprising a 2 cylindered 48 ps 800 cc TDI Diesel mill &  27 ps 20 Kw electric motor mated with 7-speed dual clutch automatic tranmission. Sprints 0-100 in 12.7 sec. with an electronically limited top knock of 160 km/hr. This super efficient vehicle promises to deliver a staggering mileage of 111 km/ltr. 

Talking about the body dimensions of this German Beauty, it is 3,888 long X 1,665 wide X 1,553 mm tall physically. Carbon-Fibre dominates the manufacturing of  XL1 body & only 23% of iron-steel is used in it which helps this car to keep its curb weight to just 1,750 lbs (800 kgs). Emissions are allmost negligible from this super efficient vehicle.

Rudolf Krebs, Electric car Chief of the VW group quoted that next year Volkswagen will launch several plug-in technology versions of their successful cars such which includes VW Golf hatch, VW Passat, Audi Q7, Audi A3 & Porsche Cayenne.



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Lamborghini Veneno LP 750-4 - The Fastest The Meanest & The Most Exclusive Lambo ever !!

Automobili Lamborghini celebrated their 50th anniversary & unveiled the most expensive & exclusive Lambo "Veneno" at the ongoing Geneva Motor Show 2013. Only three exclusive units of this car will be made which they have already sold at a killing price of 3 million Euros (INR 21 Crores) + taxes.

Named after the most aggressive & strongest fighting bull ever 'Veneno', the super car is designed on the platform of their successful super car Aventador. The chasis & body is built from Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastics(CFRP) which is tough as well as light weighted. Carbon dominates in the interiors too as the seats are made of Lamborghini patented ForgedComposite & cockpit of woven carbon fibre CarbonSkin. The Veneno comes in attractive combination of Grey Metallic color with some gleaming black parts.

Powered by a All wheel Drive 6.5 ltrs. V12 beast which pumps out a thrilling 750 hp (50 hp more than the Aventador) mated with a 7-speed robotised manual gearbox. It accelerates 0-100 in just 2.8 sec. & top speeds upto 355 km/hr.

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