Friday 2 November 2012
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Monday 24 September 2012
Chevrolet Sail U-VA
Fact File
Price Range (in lakhs)*
| Ex-showroom price | Rs 4.2-6.5 lakh (est. ex-showroom) |
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol/ diesel |
| Installation | Front, transverse |
| Type | 4 cyls, 1199cc, petrol / 4 cyls 1248cc, turbo-diesel |
| Bore/stroke | 69.5/79.0mm; 69.7/82.0mm |
| Power | 85bhp at 6000rpm / 77bhp at 4000rpm |
| Torque | 11.52kgm at 4400rpm / 20.90kgm at 1750rpm |
| Power to weight | 79.81/68.50bhp per tonne |
Transmission
| Type | Front-wheel drive |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual |
Dimensions
| Length | 3946mm |
| Width | 1690mm |
| Height | 1503mm |
| Wheel base | 2465mm |
| Boot volume | 248 litres |
| Ground clearance | 174/168mm |
Chassis & Body
| Construction | Five-door, monocoque, hatchback |
| Weight | 1065/1124kg |
| Tyres | 175/70 R14 |
| Spare | Full size |
Suspension
| Front | Independent, Mac-Pherson struts, coil springs, stabiliser bar |
| Rear | Non-independent, coil springs |
Steering
| Type | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power assist | Hydraulic |
Brakes
| Front | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Drums |
| Anti-lock | Yes |
Economy
| Tank size | 42 litres |
Mahindra Quanto
From the front there’s little to distinguish the Quanto from the facelifted Xylo. The ‘V’ on the bonnet is more defined, and there’s a new lip above the toothed grille, but this apart the two cars are near identical upto the rear doors. Where the Quanto looks totally different is from the back. The Xylo’s large rear windows and sizeable rear bumper have been replaced by a smaller quarter glass and minimal overhang aft of the rear wheels. The Quanto also gets different D-pillars, wraparound tail lamps and comes with its spare wheel mounted on the side-opening tail-gate, which goes with its SUV character. The tail however is quite truncated this gives the Quanto slightly gawky proportions that are further accentuated by small 15-inch wheels. However, there are good reasons for this, which you discover when you step inside.
for more deatails go to autocarindia.com
Maruti Alto 800
The new Alto is a car Maruti has poured its heart and soul into to get right. What the company wants is continuity and progress. It wants the Alto 800 to take off from where the current Alto stands today, and for that Maruti’s designers have given it an identity that is instantly recognisable.
So there’s an overriding feeling of familiarity as you walk upto the car. The compact dimensions, the high-mounted headlights and the thick ‘C’ pillar at the rear of the car tell you this is an Alto instantly. But the new bits stand out as well. The new two-part grille is attractive, the high-mounted petal-shaped headlights stand out, there’s a hint of a chin spoiler, which looks sporty, and the wheel arches are mildly flared as well. Unlike the earlier car, this one is mildly tipped forward too, adding to that sporty feel. The design is familiar around the back, but here too there are fresh new details like the crystal-like tail lights and some sculpting on the hatch that adds a spicy touch.
What makes the car look a bit awkward from some angles however is the massive ground clearance, something that just doesn’t sit well with the compact dimensions. The conservative Alto 800 however is likely to appeal to a wider audience than Hyundai’s overtly styled Eon, which draws polarised opinion.
Friday 14 September 2012
Premier Rio CRDi4
However, shoehorning the 1.3-litre Multijet engine into the Rio was far from easy. That’s because the rear-wheel-drive Rio positions its engine longitudinally rather than the front-wheel drive transverse arrangement the Multijet is built for. This required careful modification of mounting points to keep noise, vibrations and harshness in check.
However, engine refinement is still not comparable to other Multijet-equipped cars on sale. There is quite a bit of clatter at idle, and the engine does get noisy at higher revs. However, the new engine does feel a whole lot better than the older TUD5 motor that will still be offered in non-metro markets. Performance is much improved too (power is up to 71bhp) and the Rio doesn’t feel as laboured as before. It is still slow by established standards but feels a lot peppier than the older motor. Power comes in after 2000rpm, but the short gearing helps keep the Rio in the meat of its powerband.http://www.autocarindia.com/Review/315033,premier-rio-crdi4-review-test-drive.aspx
Friday 7 September 2012
Bugatti Veyron
- 7998cc, W16 Petrol Engine
- 1001 Bhp at 6000 rpm
- 1250 Nm at 2200 rpm
Bugatti Veyron is powered by a 7998cc, W16 Petrol Engine. It generates maximum power of 1001 Bhp at 6000 rpm with maximum torque of 1250 Nm at 2200 rpm. The engine is mated to seven-speed automatic gearbox. Bugatti is soon going to launch the Veyron Super Sport and Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse in India, which are powered by a 7998cc, W16 petrol engine. It generates maximum power of 1200 bhp with maximum torque of 1500 nm.
Bugatti Veyron - 408 kmph
price in India- rs. 15-19 carore(aprx.)
Wednesday 29 August 2012
Renault Scala
Engine options for the Scala are the 1.5-litre dCi motor and the
1.5-litre petrol. We drove the diesel model which produces a decent
84.8bhp and 20.4kgm of torque. On urban roads, it is quite good to
drive. Half-throttle responses are good and once past the initial
turbo-lag, the engine feels quite responsive. It's only when going
uphill with a full load that the throttle lag becomes apparent and the
Scala struggles to gather decent pace. The car feels best in the
mid-range and you have adequate passing power on tap. However, on an
open highway you will feel a slight shortage of power and find yourself
constantly shifting gears to keep the motor on the boil. And, with power
tapering off as early as 3800rpm, it's best to use the gears and keep
the engine in the mid-range.
Friday 17 August 2012
New Mercedes SUVs
However, this is now set to change. Dieter Zetsche, head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, revealed to Autocar India recently that Mercedes is planning the introduction of not one but two brand new SUVs for the Indian market.
The smaller of the two will be the yet-to-be-revealed GLA, which will compete with the BMW X1 and Audi Q3. Based on Mercedes’ new MFA front-wheel-drive transverse-engine architecture, just like the new A- and B-class, this space-efficient SUV is expected to take the Mercedes brand to a whole new set of SUV buyers. The styling is said to be as edgy as the new A-class, the cabin is reputed to be ‘very spacious’ and designers say some of the youthful exuberance seen on the interior of the A-class will be carried over to the GLA as well.
Unlike manufacturers like Audi or BMW, Mercedes will not build its compact SUV on an extended wheelbase. Both the new B-class and the new A-class share the same 2700mm wheelbase, and the new GLA is likely to do so too.
by autocarindia.com
Nissan Evalia
MPVs are more about space maximisation than style and this is more than
evident on the Evalia, which won’t win itself too many admirers for its
design. The frontal styling is pleasant, thanks to the smart grille
that flows into the rising headlamps. But viewed from the side, the
Evalia looks more like a cargo van that’s been adapted for private use
than your typical modern MPV. The slab-like sides and square-ish tail
lack any stylistic flair whatsoever, and the puny 14-inch wheels corrupt
the overall appearance further.
Tuesday 14 August 2012
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