Ford’s powerful endeavour:
Though Ford
Mahindra’s Scorpio Getaway
New Scorpio Getaway:
Mahindra and Mahindra launched its global lifestyle SUV Scorpio Getaway in
“The new Scorpio Getaway packs the DNA of the Scorpio into a lifestyle SUV. This vehicle complements the lifestyle of a growing breed of young adventurous Indians who work hard and play hard. They refuse to compromise on luxury and style, requiring a vehicle that can take them and their gear around in comfort as per their lifestyle needs.” said Rajesh Jejurikar, executive vice presudent, sales and marketing, while launching the new vehicle.
accessories:
Mahindra has launched a range of premium lifestyle accessories branded “S – Nothing else will do” Mahindra claimed that it is the first Indian brand in the four-wheeler segment to enter this space. The merchandise range that Mahindra promises to create a style statement for its owners includes branded polo neck and round neck T-shirts, coffee tumblers, stylised key chains, caps, and miniature Scorpio model toy cars. Soon ” S – Nothing else will do ” would introduce a whole gamut of accessories
Price:
The Scorpio Getaway is available in 2WD and 4WD options and comes in 4 attractive colours. It pumps its power from its 2600cc common-rail diesel engine (CRDe). The Scorpio Getaway is priced at Rs 6.99 lakh for the two-wheel drive and Rs 7.99 lakh for the four-wheel drive at ex-showroom in Mumbai.
Tata Motors stock news
Tata Motors is expected to borrow $450 million from foreign markets to fund its plans in the fast-growing automobile segments in
Earlier on June 19th Tata Motors has seek shareholder approval to raise borrowing limit by about 60% to Rs12000 crore, as India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer gears up to increase spending in new market segments, including the much-talked about small car, to boost slowing sales.
Suzuki Zeus Pictorial Review
1) Suzuki Zeus available in three variants 125X, 125EU and 125xcd
2) Suzuki zeus with exciting body graphics
3) Suzuki Zeus powered by 125cc engine comes with 5 speed gear box and see saw type pedal shift
4) Suzuki Zeus with wider rear tyre
5) Suzuki Zeus left arm control, instrument panel with gear shift indicator and right arm control of high end variant 125xcd
6) Suzuki zeus stylish headlamp, tank and decal
7) Suzuki Zeus high end variant 125xcd
8) Alloy wheels, disc brake and electric start only on high end variant suzuki zeus 125xcd which cost about Rs51,500(on road,chennai)
P.S: Our sincere thanks to ABT two wheelers (twowheeler@abtlimited.com), Nandanam, Chennai (044 43150009)
Kinetic Blaze pictorial review
1) India’s first maxi scooter and most powerful scooter – the kinetic blaze
2) Kinetic Blaze side view with chracteristic italian design
3) Kinetic Blaze with telescopic front and twin rear suspension and step-up well-padded seat with backrest
4) Kinetic Blaze rear view
5) Italian designed Kinetic Blaze twin headlamps, aero – euro visor and bigger tail light
6) Kinetic Blaze – handle bar with weight and instrument console (blaze comes with rpm meter)
7) Kinetic blaze – wider rear tyre and front disc brake
8) Kinetic Blaze – battery in the glove box and carburettor area in the under seat storage
9) Kinetic Blaze powered by an 165cc, 4 valve 12bhp engine reaches a maximum speed of 95kph and delivers 45kpl in our test drive and the blaze is available in four colours – ferrari red, godfather grey, BMW black and Blazing blue
P.S: Our sincere thanks to eswari motors ,adayar, Chennai (98846555032)
Nissan Teana Pictorial Review – Interiors
1) Nissan Teana Luxurious and spaxious driver’s cabin – leather upholsteries, vanity mirror with light, dual zone climate control, two tray center console, front power seat, auto off headlamps and dual map lamps
2) Nissan Teana equipped with ABS with EBD, active head restraints SRS airbags and impact absorbing body for the safety of its occupants
3) Nissan Teana – leather wrapped steering, center console and glove box with damper and 6 CD changer
4) Nissan Teana instrument panel, gear knob and double deck center console box
5) Nissan Teana’s door controls and dashboard
6) Nissan Teana passenger cabin with power sunshade to keep sunlight and glare away
7) Nissan Teana rear arm rest with wood finish cup holders, rear arm rest with boot access and a/c control for rear passengers
8) Nissan India’s other offering the Xtrail – a luxury SUV
P.S: Our sincere thanks to P.S Natarjan&Co (sales@psn-nissan.com), Nungambakkam, Chennai (044 28270244)
Nissan Teana Pictorial Review – exteriors
1) Nissan’s Teana stylish front with prominent grille and bumper integrated fog lamps with chrome beading
2) Nissan Teana side view – chrome handles, 16″ alloy wheels and chrome beading but no mirror mounted indicators for this luxury sedan
3) Nissan teana side view – door handles with request switch and chrome lining
4) Nissan Teana five step grille and muscular bumper
5) Nissan Teana headlamp, fog lamp and round logo on grille
6) Nissan Teana full wheel arches, 16″ alloy wheels and tail lamp
7) Nissan Teana rear view – voluminous boot with trunk open request switch and twin muffler cutter
8) Nissan Teana available in 5 colours – Luna blue, champagne gold, sapphire black, brilliant silver and white pearl through five dealers in chennai, bangalore, mumbai, delhi and secunderabad
P.S: Our sincere thanks to P.S Natarjan&Co (sales@psn-nissan.com), Nungambakkam, Chennai (044 28270244)
Tata’s magic and winger
Tata Motors on June 18th has launched two new products – the Magic and the Winger. The magic is the passenger variant developed on the platform of
Tata’s magic:
With an ergonomically designed all-steel cabin, Magic has a flexible seating capacity of 4 to 7 passengers, in pleasant and spacious interiors including comfortable seats and ample legroom for an enjoyable ride for the passengers. Powered by a 16 HP 700 cc water-cooled diesel engine, it will provide the Magic owner with high fuel efficiency and very low maintenance. The 12” tyres provide higher ground clearance, and the rigid front axle can weather tough road conditions. The turning radius of 4.3 metres is agile enough to navigate narrow bylanes and dense traffic. For the driver’s benefit, the Magic has a clearly visible instrument cluster, utility tray and a digital clock in the dashboard and also a radio fitment provision. The Magic meets BS-III emission norms and has been developed for use in any market — be it urban, semi-urban or rural. It is backed by a 36000 km/12-month warranty. The Magic range is at Rs.2.60 lakhs (ex-showroom Pune). Tata’s magic will compete with maruti’s omni.
Tata’s winger:
The Winger seats 9 to13 passengers, with generous saloon space, spacious head and legroom and wide luggage space. Passenger comfort has been further enhanced with all front-facing seats, each with magazine pockets, bottle holders, spot lamps and grab handles, besides a music system. The fully enclosed body, uniquely placed fuel tank, seat belt for every seat, child lock, fog lamps and a demister (compartment ventilation fan) provide complete safety. The robust and rugged suspension ensures both ride comfort and load carrying capacity, while the monocoque design minimises NVH. The Winger is powered by a 2-litre turbo charged diesel engine. The Winger’s versatility allows it to be deployed for both long-distance transportation across different terrains in all weathers and also intra-city needs and adaptation for staff vehicles, hotel and airport transfers, tourist usage, ambulance, and school van among others. The Winger has 11 variants, in three levels of comfort — standard, deluxe and luxury — meeting BS-III emission norms and backed with a 1.5 lakh km/18-month warranty. The Winger range starts at Rs.4.70 lakhs (ex-showroom Pune). Tata’s Winger will take on the Tempo Traveller of Force motors.
Both the Magic and the Winger are being launched nation-wide, starting with
photos: magic rear view/magic front/winger front
source:Tata Motors
update: The magic and winger will be delivered through Tata Motors commercial vehicle dealers although in areas where there is no commercial vehicle dealer, Tata will sell its magic and winger through passenger car dealerships.
Toyota Corolla Limited Edition Pictorial review
1) Toyota Corolla Limited Edition stylish front – majestic new front grille and front spoiler
2) Toyota corolla limited edition side view with new stylish alloy wheels
3) Toyota corolla limited edition’s sleek side skirt
4) Toyota Corolla Limited Edition rear view – new rear spoiler
5) Toyota Corolla’s Limited Edition luxurious driver’s cabin
6) Toyota Corolla’s dashboard
7) Toyota corolla limited edition’s passenger cabin
8) Toyota corolla’s voluminous boot
9) Toyota corolla limited edition’s new features – front grille, front spoiler and alloy wheels
10)Toyota corolla limited edition’s new side skirt, rear spoiler and limited edition logo for exclusivity
11) Toyota corolla limited edition exclusive interiors
our sincere thanks to LansonToyota(ravismannian@lansontoyota.com),Koyambedu,Chennai.
Chevrolet’s Optra Magnum diesel
General Motors may have lost the top spot to
Engine and Powertrain:
Long awaited diesel mill finally finds a place in the optra’s hood. The 2.0L, 16V TCDi engine (Turbo Charged Common Rail Direct Injection) which pumps out 120.5PS at 3000rpm and maximum torque of 314Nm at 2125rpm. Both these figures are greater than its competitors Skoda Octavia and Hyundai Elantra. General Motor claims the optra magnum can reach a maximum speed of 190kph and Chevrolet’s dealer claim optra magnum will deliver 14kpl. The engine struggles little bit in the bottom end, noisy in the top end but the mid range could be the optra magnum’s biggest USP. 5 speed manual transmission is only offered for the new Chevrolet’s optra magnum. Unlike the petrol optra, the gears are sharp and the gear shift is smooth.
Design and Engineering:
What’s new?
- SR-V like front end for the new optra magnum
- New optra magnum features large front grille and wraparound headlamps also the huge bumpers incorporates the airdam and fog lamps
- Other changes in the new optra diesel includes new doors and mirror mounted indicators
- new three-tone dashboard looks along with light colours and faux wood makes the optra magnum far more upmarket
- Ride is more comfortable in the optra magnum than the petrol optra as the suspension is fine tuned for the optra magnum.
- Reduced ground clearance and increased length when compared to petrol optra
For the new Optra Magnum though the GM has retained the width and the height, length is increased by 25mm. The diesel optra’s ground clearance is 165mm compared to its petrol sibling which has 173mm. Optra Magnum features Disc brake on all wheels and for the higher end variant of Magnum GM offers alloy wheels. Suspension for the optra magnum is through Mcpherson strut with anti roll bar and twin tube gas filled shock absorber in both front and the rear. With the fine tuned suspension the diesel optra magnum scores over the skoda Octavia in ride but in handling Octavia still leads Hyundai Elantra and the new optra magnum. GM calls the safety system for the new optra magnum as X-PRO system. ABS and Dual airbags are only for the optra magnum higher end LT variant. Impact proof bumpers and rear integrated fog lamps are additional safety features.
Verdict:
The optra petrol version despite being priced lower than the competition by over half-a-lakh was left behind, mainly due to GM’s reputation of poor after sales service. Much worse is the case for the spark. Though the segment leader is also worse in after sales service (both Chevrolet and Skoda ranked 8th and 9th in JD power Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI)). GM has to learn lessons from Fiat – even the excellent products can fail if the service is bad and it is difficult to change the image once it gets the bad reputation. The real test for General Motors India is in not bringing good products but lies in developing good service network. Over a period Skoda has built a strong image as a diesel maker among Indian customers. To make strides in this segment, GM has to break this mould and optra magnum is certainly a good beginning to break the mould.
The ex-showroom
General Motors India ambitious plan:
General Motors plans to launch another small car in