Nissan Micra Booking Started In India

 Also Check : Suzuki Swift , Hyundai Eon , Beat Diesel

Nissan Micra's latest edition was first introduced during 2010 Geneva Motor Show.Nissan India has lot of expectations in this small car as Indian car market mainly depends on small cars.Nissan Micra is expected to be launched by April 2010 and the advance booking for this car has been started recently.Nissan also announced a very competitive baseline price of 3,95000 INR for Micra XE.Nissan Micra will come out from the Chennai factory and will aim mainly towards Maruti's small cars like Ritz,Wagon R,Alto and Swift.Nissan promises all modern and world class facilities in this small car which is developed in Nissan's new V-Platform and will be available over 160 countries.

NISSAN MICRA SPECIFICATIONS AND PRICE

ENGINE
-1198cc,3 cylinder In-Line petrol engine with 75 bhp power and 104 Nm torque.

VARIANTS
-Nissan Micra XE
-Nissan Micra XE PLUS
-Nissan Micra XL
-Nissan Micra XV

The 4th generation model of new Micra will have major changes compared to previous model.New micra has oval shaped headlight and small taillights.The bonnet is small and the front grille has a chrome strip to enhance the beauty of the car.The top model has a rear spoiler and front fog lamps with chrome ring design.The high end Nissan Micra has additional features like body colored bumpers,body colored rear view mirrors,rear washer,rear wiper,rear defogger and rear wiper .The top model Micra has additional features like automatic climate control,remote central locking,power steering,power windows,MP3 music system,steering mounted controls,airbags,ABS and EBD,etc.

NISSAN MICRA PRICE
-Nissan Micra XE - 3,95,000 INR
-Nissan Micra XE Plus - 4,40,000 INR
-Nissan Micra XL - 4,80,000 INR
-Nissan Micra XV - 5,25,000 INR

Volkswagen announced the price of Polo in India

Volkswagen's latest addition in India will be new polo which was first introduced during 2010 Delhi Auto Expo.Volkswagen recently confirms its production by March 2010 and announced the prices of both petrol version and diesel version.

Volkswagen Polo has three varients-Polo Trendline,Polo comfortline and Polo highline.The price(ex-showroom Delhi) of 1.2 Petrol polo is 4.34 lakh,4.83 lakh,5.72 lakh respectively and 1.3 Diesel Polo is 5.32 lakh,5.81 lakh,6.70 lakh respectively.

New Chevrolet Cruze price,specifications and details in India

Chevrolet introduced its latest sedan,Chevrolet Cruze in India.Chevrolet Cruze is priced between 10.99 lakhs and 12.45 lakhs(ex-showroom pune).Cruze will compete against Honda City,Skoda Octavia,Honda Civic,Volkswagen Jetta,Toyota Corolla Altis,etc.

The mid segment sedans lack a good diesel engine option and GM realises this possibility and came with the new cruze which has a 2.0 litre diesel engine .The 2.0 VCDi engine has a maximum power of 150 bhp @ 4000 rpm and a maximum torque of 327 Nm @ 2600 rpm.

Chevrolet also provides cruze with world class facilities like push-button start,ABS,alloy wheels,all time Electronic Stability Program,etc.

Chevrolet offers a service pack warranty of 3 years or 1,00,000 kms.

Chevrolet Cruze will be available in both automatic and manual transmission.Chevrolet recently announced a 6 speed automatic transmission in the LTZ version of cruze also with additional features like sunroof,keyless entry,etc.The automatic cruze is priced 13.54 lakhs(ex-showroom Delhi).

ISUZU car's in India,Launch Details and Price

ISUZU is coming back to India and had made a partnership with Swaraj Mazda to sell its new models in India.At present,Swaraj Mazda shares the platform of ISUZU to built its trucks and buses.For Indians,Isuzu  is not a stranger as the most famous engine of Hindustan Ambassador is from ISUZU.

ISUZU plans to introduce 4 new models by mid 2012 which includes SUV,MUV and Pick-up.The Pick-up type D-Max will be introduced as a warrior against Scorpio getaway and Tata xenon.The other models are Isuzu Ascender,Isuzu MU-7 and Isuzu Panther.

Harley Davidson Motorcycle models,launch details and price in India

Harley Davidson announced its launch of 12 models in India during the 2010 Delhi Auto Expo.The motorcycles were displayed during the event but will only start its booking by April 2010.Harley Davidson will have 5 booking showrooms ie in New Delhi,Mumbai,Bangalore,Hyderabad and Chandigarh.The bike will be available in the market by June 2010.

At first,the company will import motorcycles as completely built units and the price will be between 695000 INR and 3495000 INR(ex-showroom New Delhi).Harley Davidson company has started its promotional events in all major cities in India to give the interested people an opportunity to know more about the bike and company.

The 12 motorcycles represents 5 families and they are:

VRSC - VRSCDX NIGHT ROD SPECIAL

Dyna - FXDB STREET BOB
            FXDC SUPER GLIDE CUSTOM

Softail - FLSTF FAT BOY
             FLSTC HERITAGE SOFTAIL CLASSIC

Touring - FLHR ROAD KING
               FLHX STREET GLIDE
               FLHTCUSE ULTRA CLASSIC ELECTRA GLIDE

Sportster - XL 883L SPORTSTER
                 XL 1200N NIGHTSTER
                 XL 883R ROADSTER
                 XR 1200X

Anyway,its a good news for the bike enthusiasts that the global leader of touring and cruising bike will be available in India.

BMW Gran Turismo Limited Edition Launch Details,Specification and Price in India

German car maker BMW introduced its limited edition version of Gran Turismo in India.There will be only 100 units available and the car will be imported to India.The gran turismo is a touring concept from BMW which has the benefits of both sedan and sports utility vehicle.The car has a coupe like design.

The interior is provided with most luxurious concept with a very comfortable seating position.BMW Gran Turismo is powerd by 3.01 litre diesel engine and is priced 63 lakhs in India.

Nissan 370Z Coupe Launch Details,Specifications and Price in India

Nissan launched new Nissan 370Z coupe in India with a price tag between 53.5 lakh to 54.5 lakh(ex-showroom new delhi).Nissan annouced that they will introduce nine new models by 2012 and 370Z is the first among it.

Nissan 370Z is powered with 3696 cc V6 engine which has a maximum power of 333 PS @ 7000 RPM and a torque of 363 Nm @ 5200 rpm.370Z will have two transmission option-6 speed manual transmission and 7 speed automatic transmission.The car will be fully imported to India.The car is ready for delivery and will be available in every Nissan showrooms along with the existing models Teana and x-trail.

Nissan 370Z has a very aggressive look and is designed to give maximum performance in every conditions.The interior design gives a fresh feeling and the company gave lot of importance to the passenger comfort and safety.Push button start,powerful power windows with single touch up and down,auto lock doors,audio system,steering integrated controls,etc are some of the features.

Maruti Suzuki Swift now with K Series Engine-2010 Edition

 Also Check: 2011 Swift, Alto K10

By April 2010,BS IV emission standard will be introduced in India and to meet this standard,Maruti Udyog Limited recently announced a new engine-KB SERIES ENGINE.First,Suzuki experimented it in Maruti Suzuki Ritz,then they expanded it to Estilo and now,they announced it in 2010 edition Swift.

KB SERIES ENGINE
K series engine has two main advantages-fuel efficiency and low pollution.The light weight and friction control technology of this engine makes it the most fuel efficient engine in its segment.Maruti Suzuki demands a fuel efficiency of 18 kmpl for the new maruti swift 2010.

FEATURES OF 2010 SWIFT WITH K SERIES ENGINE

New Swift comes with all kinds of securities like crash resistant body type,ABS,EBD,Airbags,adjustable steering,etc.The high end version of swift has luxurious features like integrated steering audio controls,audio system,remote control integrated key,alloy wheels.fog lamps,seat height adjuster,etc.

2010 MARUTI SUZUKI SWIFT SPECIFICATIONS

1197 cc,4 cylinder,engine which has a maximum power of 85 bhp @ 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 113 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Five Speed Manual Transmission
43 litre fuel tank
The rally based suspension system is very famous for its comfort and security.The new KB Series engine has very less vibration and noise and also is environment friendly.

The Diesel version of swift will have the same DDIS engine.Diesel Swift costs more than the petrol version but is more fuel efficeint than petrol version.

EX SHOWROOM PRICE

Suzuki Swift VDI - 508346 INR
Suzuki Swift VXI - 437169 INR
Suzuki Swift ZXI - 517219 INR

Suzuki GS150R Details,Price and Specifications

Suzuki made lot of experiments in the Indian two wheeler segment and the latest is the launch of Suzuki GS 150 R with 6 speed transmission system and a total new styling.Suzuki GS 150R has the design resemblance to its family members,GSR400 and GSR600.

150 cc segment is the fastest growing segment in India and hence it is the target of every motorcycle company.Yamaha started the trend with the introduction of two new models-R15 and FZ16,Bajaj updated its existing pulsar range,Hero Honda and Honda also updated their existing products to withstand the trend.

GS150R has a muscular design with an attractive fuel tank and rear break light.The wolf-eyed headlamps adds to the beauty of the bike.The bike has a digital speedometer with indicators such as fuel level,gear position,odometer,tripmeter and tachometer.The bike has two running modes-power mode and economy mode.

GS150R is powered by 149 cc,single cylinder engine which has a maximum power of 13.8 bhp @8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 13.4 Nm @ 6000 rpm.Advanced features like throttle position sensor,engine balancing technology makes the bike modern.GS150R has a fuel economy of 50-55 kmpl.

EX SHOWROOM PRICE

-59,000 INR(may vary according to places)

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Duo Price,Specifications and Details

Wagon R is the best selling car of Suzuki in the A2 segment.Wagon R Duo is a brilliant idea of the Suzuki engineers,to increase their presence in the market and also to attract more customers by providing a more economical choice than petrol version.

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Duo has both petrol and LPG tanks in it and the owner can choose the convenient drive option according to the situation.Wagon R has an easy petrol/LPG switching system which makes it easy to change the fuel mode.The LPG tank has a capacity of 22.5 litre and has a 35 litre petrol tank.Inorder to ensure the safety,the LPG system is certified by DOE and ARAI and also provides a robust type LPG tank to prevent leakage.

By the introduction of LPG version,Wagon R Duo become more environment friendly and the advanced technology of the engine makes it possible to deliver a dynamic performance wn both modes.Wagon R Duo has a 1061 cc,4 cyllinder in line,FC engine(MPFI) which has a maximum power of 64 bhp in petrol mode and 57.5 bhp in LPG mode.

The ergometric type seat design ensures adequate interior space and the overall quality of the upholstery is also good.The car is packed with almost all kinds of basic luxury features like AC,power steering,power windows,central lock,immobilizer,etc.



Additional features like intelligent computerised anti-theft system,collapsible steering column,breakdown diagnosing system,halogen headlamps,side-impact beams,etc are also available in Wagon R.

COLOURS AVAILABLE

Wagon R is available in 7 shades

-Midnight black,Superior white,Passion red,Ocean blue,Virgin blue,Royal gold,Silky silver

EX SHOWROOM PRICE
COCHIN-397102 lakhs

Toyota Fortuner Price,Specifications and Details in India

Toyota's most important decision in the year 2009 was the introduction of Fortuner in India.Toyota Fortuner is a Multi Purpose Vehicle built in the platform of Toyota Hilux.Toyota Fortuner competes mainly against Honda CR-V,Chevrolet Captiva,Ford Endeavour,etc.

The exterior design of fortuner is very attractive and stylish with its sporty roof rails,side steps and rear spoiler.The stylish front grille and bumper gives fortuner an aggressive and muscular feeling.The design of the car suits the off road qualities of the car.Interiors are also designed with lot of importance for space management to give the passengers comfort even during off-road drive.

The interior also has lot of cup holders and bottle holders and the seats are arranged properly to give maximum leg room.Seats can be folded to increase the space in case of emergency and need.The dashboard offers most modern facilities like music system with a display which gives information about the temperature,navigationtime,etc.

Toyota Fortuner has 2692 cc,four cylinder Diesel engine which has a maximum power of 161 bhp @ 3400 rpm and a maximum torque of 343 Nm @ 1400 rpm.

Another attractions of Fortuner are dual AC,cruise control,bluetooth connectivity,navigation system and so on.Fortuner has automatic climate control system with adequate vents for proper cooling.Security is also excellent with ABS,EBD,Immobilizer and dual SRS airbags.Toyota Fortuner is a full time 4WD vehicle.

EX-SHOWROOM PRICE

New Delhi - 18.45 lakhs

COLOURS

Super White,Silver Mica Metallic,Grey Mica Metallic,Black Mica,Light Blue Metallic.

Ford Figo Launch Details and Price in India

Ford is planning to introduce a new small car in Indian market by march,2010.The car will compete against Maruti Ritz,Chevrolet Beat,Hyundai i10 and Skoda Fabia.Ford also announced a very competetive price of 3.5 to 5.0 lakh rupees for their new product.

Indian automobile market mainly depends on the small car segment.Figo will be the representative of Ford in this segment.Ford recently invested large amount of money to improve the production capacity and quality of the product.Hence,it is clear that Indian market is their primary target and figo will be their warrior.

Figo has a total fresh look with italian design.The front bumper has a large air dam just below the grille which gives the car a very stylish feel and the rear is covered by high mounted tail lamps as in ford fusion.The interiors also has a fresh look with its new model instrument panels and other comfort features.

Ford announced 2 engine options fo figo
-1.2 litre DuraTec Petrol with maximum power of 70 bhp
-1.4 litre DuraTorq Diesel with maximum power of 68 bhp

Fiat Punto Details,Specifications and Price in India

Fiat atlast came with the most awaited launches - Fiat Linea and Fiat Punto.Fiat Punto is truely an Italian design car with lot of space and safety features.Fiat Punto has got the Euro NCAP five star rating for passenger safety.Punto has got lot of resemblence to racing cars and hence the car provides lot of attraction and suits to the personality of the driver.

MAIN FEATURES

The main features and attractions of Fiat Punto includes a sporty dual tone interiors,sporty grille,wide 195/60 R15 tyres with alloy,muscular looking wheel arches,etc.The interior has lot of resemblence to Linea and many components in Punto are from Linea.Fiat made this decision to cut down the product cost of Punto. The seats are designed to give maximum comfort even for a long drive.

Additional facilities like automatic climate control,electronic ORVM,rear defogger,etc are also provided in Punto.Fiat introduced another feature called 'Blue and Me' in collaboration with Microsoft which enables to connect and synchronize mobile through bluetooth and voice dial/sms.

The rear defogger will automatically switch off after 20 minutes to privent damage to the glass and also the intelligent ignition feature prevents turing of key when engine is working.Also the car has features like ABS,EBD,power steering,rear washer,fog lamps,MP3 player with 6 speakers,rear wiper,etc.

ENGINE

Fiat Punto has three engine options

-1.2 litre petrol
    -Maximum power-68 bhp @ 6500 rpm
    -Maximum torque-96 Nm @ 2500 rpm
-1.4 litre petrol
    -Maximum power-90 bhp @ 6000 rpm
    -Maximum power-115 Nm @ 4500 rpm
-1.3 litre diesel
    -Maximum power-76 bhp @ 4000 rpm
    -Maximum torque-197 Nm @ 1750 rpm

COLOURS

-Hip-hop black
-Boscha Nova Red
-Minimal Grey
-Metallic Grey
-Exotica Red
-Electric Blue

EX-SHOWROOM PRICE

PETROL - 3.99 - 5.61 Lakhs
DIESEL - 4.85 - 6.11 Lakhs

Yamaha SZ Details,Price and Specifications

Yamaha has become the youth icon in India with their FZ series,R15 and Fazer bikes.Yamaha expects 10 % market share in India by this year and hence they plans to introduce new models to attract the attention of customers from every segment.

The latest addition of Yamaha to the Indian market will be Yamaha SZ.The bike will have a 123.7 cc engine which was seen in gladiator series.The bike has an attractive design and aims to beat Bajaj Pulsar 135 and Honda CB Twister.The stylish look of the bike comes from the front fairing and the racing inspired body designs and graphics.Yamaha gave lot of importance to the style and comfort of the bike and hence they gave a very attractive silencer.The fuel economy of the bike is expected to be more than 65 kmpl and the expected price is 50,000 to 55,000 INR.

Hyundai i20 Details,Price and Specifications

Hyundai i20 was first introduced during 2008 Paris Auto Show and started its production soon in India and is exported worldwide.Hyundai i20 is the best selling B+ segment hatchback car in India.First,Hyundai introduced its petrol version and recently they brought a diesel version to compete against Suzuki Swift,Fiat Punto,Skoda Fabia,etc.

Hyundai i20 become famous in India because of its most advanced safety features and the luxurious interiors.Hyundai also announced an automatic transmission for i20 recently.

DESIGN

Hyundai i20 is designed in European style with most modern facilities and aero-dynamic shape.The design of i20 was a variety in the Indian compact car segment when it was launched.The car gives an elegant look with its front grille and large air intake space.The headlight is so stylish with its piersing tear drop design.Also,the car has some lines and panels in the side doors which gives the car a modern appearance.

i20 is designed to give maximum space in the interior and for that each and every part is well designed and adjusted in the interior.Hyundai i20 has ample leg space between the seats and has enough luggage room of 295 litre boot space with 40:60 split flat folding type rear seats.

Hyundai i20 is built in a new platform which has everything to enhance the ride comfort such as front MacPherson strut shock absorber and rear torsion beam.In addition,i20 has electronic power steering.

ENGINE AND PERFORMANCE

Hyundai i20 is powered by 1.4 litre petrol engine which has a maximum power of  100 bhp at 5500 rpm and a maximum torque of 139 Nm at 4200 rpm.Hyundai first introduced i20 with a 1.2 litre petrol engine but later upgraded with most modern 1.4 litre engine to meet the current pollution rules.

Diesel i20 has CRDI engine with maximum power of 90 bhp at 4000 rpm and a maximum torque of 224 Nm at 1750 rpm.

SAFETY

Hyundai i20 has most modern safety features like 8 air bags,ABS,EBD,electronic stability control,strong chassis,etc.

VARIANTS AVAILABLE

-i20 Magna
-i20 Asta
-i20 Asta(o)

PRICE
Asta(automatic) Petrol
DELHI -  7,31130 INR
MUMBAI - 7,66390 INR
BANGALORE - 7,31130 INR

TATA Aria Launch Details and Specifications in India

Tata introduced a new MPV during the 2010 Delhi Auto Expo.The new vehicle is named Aria and is a 7 seater which will compete against Toyota Innova in the crossover segment.Also,Aria will be a threat to Mahindra Xylo.Tata Aria is built on a new platform developed by Tata motors and will have a 2.2 litre Dicor engine which is seen in Safari.

Tata announces a number of attractive features in Aria like air conditioning vents for all three rows,beige interiors,built-in GPS System,dual air conditioner,automatic climate control,6 air bags,parking sensors,multi function steering wheel,roof mounted gloe boxes,ABS with ESP,alloy wheels,foldable food trays,etc.

The engine option is same as Tata safari which is a 2.2 litre DICOR diesel engine which is powerful enough to give a good acceleration to new Aria and also is fuel efficient.This 2.2 litre engine has a maximum power of 140 bhp.Tata also provides Aria with different safety measures like ABS with ESP,6 SRS Air Bags,4 WD option,traction control,cruise control,etc.

Another exciting feature of Aria is its large space in the interior and the luxurious finish of the interior.Tata provides large space between the seats and hence the passengers will be able to sit comfortably.

Anyway,Tata is all set against Toyota Innova and Aria will hit the Indian roads within few months.The price of Tata Aria is expected between 9 lakhs to 12 lakhs.

Hyundai Santa Fe Launch Details and Specifications in India

Hyundai plans to launch their new SUV Santa Fe in India this year.Hyundai previously launched two SUV's, but was not a success.Anyway,this time hyundai is all prepared with Santa Fe to rock the roads of India.

Photos of 2010 Santa Fe indicates some facelifts compared to the existing version like new front grille,headlight and taillight modifications and front and rear fog lamps.New alloy wheels and some enhancements in the interior like new instrument panel,new improved navigation system,parking assist associated with rear view camera and LCD screen,start and stop button with sensor,etc

The engine specifications include a 2.2 litre CRDI diesel engine with a maximum power of 197 bhp and a 2.4 litre petrol engine with a maximum power of 174 bhp can be expected.The most exciting feature of this SUV is its fuel economy.Hyundai Santa Fe offers more mileage than any other SUV in India.Santa fe has a six speed manual transmission system.Both diesel and petrol santa fe has a top speed of 190 km/h.

The price of Santa fe is unknown but is expected near 20 lakhs in India.