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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 The Xylo’s large rear windows and sizeable rear bumper have been replaced by a smaller quarter glass and minimal overhang aft of the rear wheels.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.
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