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

We first broke the news of the ‘mini-Xylo’ (code: U203) on our website on June 3, 2010, and it’s been no secret Mahindra has been developing its own sub 4-metre car, one that has finally taken shape as this, the Quanto. The case for chopping the Xylo’s length was to qualify the Quanto as a small car and, correspondingly, a lower 12 percent rate of excise duty. The result is Mahindra’s first compact SUV that’s set to expand the segment the Premier Rio originally created.
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 The Xylo’s large rear windows and sizeable rear bumper have been replaced by a smaller quarter glass and minimal overhang aft of the rear wheels.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

It’s not everyday that you get to test a car that’s likely to be a surefire best-seller, but that’s just what this is – a first drive of Maruti’s all-new Alto 800, a car that in all probability will start life at the top of the sales charts.
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.

New Hyundai HB20

Premier Rio CRDi4

Premier very recently refreshed its Rio mini-SUV with a styling update, but it is the introduction of the new diesel engine that should really broaden its appeal. The engine in question is the ubiquitous 1.3-litre Multijet from Fiat, which among others, also powers Fiat’s own Punto and Linea, the Tata Indica Vista and Indigo Manza, and the Maruti Swift, SX4 and Ertiga. This engine allows the Rio to meet BS-IV emission norms and hence qualifies it for sale in the metros.
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

Bugatti Veyron

Engine of 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.)