Wednesday, 28 October 2015

Skoda Superb

The new upcoming Superb car is expected to borrow some of the design cues and elements from the Volkswagen Passat. The fabric tones,  the touchscreen display will be changed in the Superb. An black cabin with clutter free design is expected with less amount of buttons. Standard features like a two zone climate control, touchscreen infotainment system, electric adjustment for front seats, rear AC vent and leather upholstery will be included.
Expected Price:
18.62 – 25.39 Lac

Features:

The new model comes with a long list of features. The top-end L&K variant is likely to boast of-

  • Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) with Driving Mode Select
  • Three-zone automatic climate control
  • Electric panoramic tilt and slide roof
  • Electrically adjustable front seats with lumbar support and memory function
  • Electrically operated tailgate
  • Bi-Xenon headlights
  • High speed internet access based on LTE
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
  • Emergency brake function
  • Electronic tire pressure monitoring system
  • 8-inch MirrorLink system with touchscreen infotainment
  • Seven airbags
  • Optional rear side airbags.
Based on the latest sightings of the upcoming model, Skoda India is likely to bring the top of the line Laurin & Klement trim to India along with the other standard variants. The highlights of the L&K trim are:
  • Heated seats
  • Adaptive dampers
  • Three drive modes
  • 18 inch alloys
  • Umbrellas stored in the front doors

Audi A1

 German automaker Audi too, is understood to be preparing the new upcoming A1 hatchback car for the international markets to make its presence in the entry-level  segment and it is said the A1 hatch may be able to take its first public bow at the Paris Motor Show later this year.

Expected Price:  19.00 – 25.95 Lac





Feature Breakdown:

1.0 TFSI

15-inch alloy wheels
Audi parking system, rear
Audi Music Interface, with Bluetooth audio streaming and voice control
MMI Radio system, with 6.5-inch colour display and 8 passive speakers
Cruise control
Driver Information System
Electric exterior mirrors
Front centre armrest
Light and rain sensor
Multifunction three-spoke sports steering wheel (with paddle shifts for S tronic)
Dynamic suspension
1.4 TFSI Sport (in addition to the 1.0 TFSI)

16-inch alloy wheels
Audi Drive Select
Automatic Climate Control air-conditioning
Front sports seats
Aluminium interior trim package
LED interior lighting package
Front fog lights
1.8 TFSI S line (in addition to the 1.4 TFSI Sport)

17-inch alloy wheels
S line exterior sports styling package
Xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running lights

Tata Hexa

 Tata Motors’ new upcoming SUV christened Hexa car is  another attempt of the home grown auto major to roll out something new on the Aria based platform. Hexa is apparently a copiously tweaked version of Aria that is being developed to replace the current version.

Expected Price:
9.00 – 10.00 Lac



Features:
Interior
The changes inside the cabin also differentiate the new concept from the Aria presently sold. The Hexa concept gets a six-seat configuration with captain seats that are adorned in good quality leather. These seats come with twin-needle stitching and some other new features that up the luxury quotient of the car. The interior also features LED illumination for ambient mood lighting. On the safety front there are six airbags including side and curtain.

Engine and Gearbox
The Hexa concept features a 2.2-litre, four-cylinder, VARICOR diesel mill that churns out 154bhp of power and 400Nm of torque. The powerplant comes mated to a six-speed manual transmission and is available with a 4WD option.

Tuesday, 27 October 2015

Hyundai i10 MPV

The new upcoming Hyundai i10 MPV car will borrow multiple features from the Grand i10 hatchback and  in other conventional cars which share features from other portfolio models such as Mobilio and Amaze, the front face of the MPV will be extremely similar to the Grand i10 . Though, Hyundai might also make the MPV look premium by getting the new front nose as seen on the Hyundai Elantra .

Estimated Price:  Rs 7.5 Lakh - Rs 12 Lakh

Features:
Model i10
Fuel Types petrol,diesel
Price Rs 7.5 Lakh - Rs 12 Lakh
Key Specifications 1.2-litre Kappa Petrol engine | Power: 82 Bhp | Torque: 113 Nm | Transmission: MT
1.4-litre VTVT Petrol engine | Power: 106 Bhp | Torque: 135 Nm | Transmission: MT
1.4-litre CRDi Diesel engine | Power: 89 Bhp | Torque: 220 Nm | Transmission: MT
Body Type Mpv

Fiat Tipo

The new upcoming car Fiat Tipo is the successor to ageing Linea sedan which will be sold in markets like Africa, Europe and Middle East with the same name, but will have a different name in Turkish market. Starting with the dimensions, the sedan will measure 4500 mm long, 1780 mm wide and 1480 mm tall. Wheelbase will measure around 2640 mm. On the outside, the sedan adorns a new design that looks refreshing.

Expected price :  8.00 – 12.00 Lac



Features:

Easy: It consists of 16-inch alloy wheels, electric front and rear windows, electric and heated door mirrors, steering wheel with multiple functions, Uconnect radio/MP3 player, USB/AUX input and front Airbags.

Urban: This variant has Chrome front grille, fog lights, 16-inch alloy wheels, automatic air conditioning, and leather steering wheel, 5-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Uconnect, located 3.5-inch TFT display information in the display, cruise control parking and curtain airbags.


Lounge: It is featured with 17-inch alloy wheels, auto headlamp, electrochromic interior mirror, rain sensor, rear armrest electric lumbar support system driver’s seat, including equipments like rear view camera and navigation.

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Diesel


India’s largest automaker MarutI Suzuki is reportedly, doing just that. We hear, that the automaker is currently developing new upcoming  diesel-engined variant of its Wagon R hatchback car. It is natural then, that the automakers would want to go back to their research and development team to figure out ways in which, they can best meet the demand of the market it caters to. 




Expected Price: 
4.20 – 5.30 Lac
Features:
Displacement (cc) 970
Power (PS@rpm) 60.8PS@6200rpm
Torque (Nm@rpm) 150Nm@3500rpm
No. of Cylinders 3
Valves per Cylinder 4
0-100 kmph (sec) 18.6
Maximum Speed (kmph) 152
Transmission Type Manual
Gears 5
Gear Box Type 5 Speed
Drive Type FWD
Seating Capacity (person) 5
Fuel Tank Capacity (liter) 35
Storage Capacity (liter) 240
Front Brakes Disc
Rear Brakes Drum


Monday, 26 October 2015

Honda CR-V Facelift

Honda CR-V Facelift 


The new upcoming facelifted CR-V crossover car from Honda was exhibited at the Bangkok Motor Show earlier this year.  Changes are expected to be made to the rear profile, a restyled tail gate and a broad chrome strip could ornate rear.all new 7 inch multimedia infotainment system with HDMI, lane change assist system and a three-angle reverse parking camera could be placed.  
Expected Price:
21.00 – 25.00 Lac

Features:

Exterior

· New ‘Solid Wing Face’ grille

· Revised headlamp cluster with integrated LED daytime running lights

· New chrome appliqué

· Revised bumpers

· New alloy wheels

· LED tail-lights skid guards

Interior

· Dashboard with chrome treatment

· New 7-inch multimedia infotainment system with HDMI and Bluetooth telephony

· Three-angle reverse parking camera

· Lane assist system

· Internet radio

· Optional satellite navigation

· Display for journey time and fuel efficiency

· Sliding arm rest between the front seats