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Renault Scala

The new Renault Scala is basically the Nissan Sunny. It's a case of badge-engineering, just like the Pulse and Micra. And, like the Pulse, the Scala looks a lot more appealing than the Sunny thanks to the large, aggressive grille, stylish headlights and new alloy wheels. The rear bumper features a blacked-out section that mimics a diffuser, which helps reduce the car's visual bulk. When viewed in profile, the Scala is exactly the same as the Sunny, save for the attractive new alloys. Overall though, the Scala looks much more balanced and proportioned than its cousin from Nissan.

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.

New Mercedes SUVs

Mercedes-Benz may have pioneered the luxury car segment in India and initially enjoyed a first-mover advantage, but BMW and Audi have recently nosed ahead. And that’s primarily down to one simple fact: Mercedes has a giant hole in its product portfolio. While BMW has the X3 and X1 SUVs and Audi has the Q5 and Q3, Mercedes has no product in the same segment.
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

The Innova has been a huge seller for Toyota right from day one, the spacious Mahindra Xylo remains popular with large families, and the response to the Ertiga is sure to have taken even Maruti by surprise. All this points to the great demand for MPVs in India, which is only increasing by the day, and to cash in on this demand, Nissan has just introduced its own family mover, the Evalia. Does it deliver all that an MPV buyer wants in terms of space, comfort and refinement?

 

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.

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Fact File

Price Range (in lakhs)*

Ex-showroom price

Rs 23 lakh (est), (ex-showroom, Delhi)

Engine

Fuel	Petrol
Installation	Front, transverse
Type	4 cyls, in-line, 2494cc
Power	178bhp at 6000rpm
Torque	23.5kgm at 4100rpm

Transmission

Gearbox

6-speed, automatic

Dimensions

Length	4825mm
Width	1825mm
Height	1480mm
Wheel base	2775mm

Chassis & Body

Weight	1510-1540kg
Tyres	215/55 R17

Brakes

Front	Ventilated discs
Rear	discs                  for  video review	click			above address	by autocarindia