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Suzuki plans to launch its automatic scooter Let’s in the country by April 2014. It gets 112.8cc engine with Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). The engine uses a new technology, SEP (Suzuki Eco Performance). The SEP technology will lead the engine to provide better fuel efficiency. The 112.8cc engine can produce maximum power output of 8.7 hp at 7500 rpm and 9 Nm of peak torque at 5500 rpm.

The front of the Lets scooter gets telescopic front forks suspension. It also gets 120 mm drums at both the front and rear. The tyres are tubeless 90/100/10 on both sides. suzuki Let’s scooter can return an overall mileage of 63 kmpl. It measures  1810mm in length, 1120 mm in width and 1250 mm in height. The wheelbase of the scooter is 1250 mm while the ground clearance is 160 mm. The fuel tank capacity of the scooter is 5.2 litres.

The available shades of Let’s Scooter are as follows…

Glass Sparkle Black

Metallic Sonic Silver

Pearl Mira Red

Metallic Triton Blue

Pearl Mirage White

 

 

As a part of the most comprehensive model campaign in the brand’s history, Skoda is renewing and expanding its model range. The design language of the dynamic and elegant five-door coupe Skoda Vision C’ introduces the next evolutionary step in Skoda  design: The design is becoming more expressive, dynamic and emotional and underpins the dawn of the brand. At the same time the five-door Coupé concept demonstrates the possibilities in innovative and emotional chassis design.

As a five-door Coupe, the Skoda  VisionC’ features a new expressive, dynamic and emotional design language. The interplay of soft, slightly contoured, concave and convex surfaces, as well as sharp, precise lines creates an immediate impact. The surfaces and proportions demonstrate clear arrangement and a striking interaction of light and shadow. The front has an air of confidence and energy, and the tailgate adds an element of surprise, accentuated with a radical conclusion.

In addition to its creative ambition, the Skoda VisionC’ impressively demonstrates the Skoda  engineers’ concept of ingenuity; design, engineering, space, functionality and the emotional coupé shape combine in compelling unity. The Skoda  VisionC’ provides plenty of room for four people and their luggage.

The large boot and excellent loading capacity are characteristic of Skoda . Modern MQB technology, approaching series-produced drive systems, low weight and optimized aerodynamics also demonstrate the high potential of responsible individual mobility.

Under the bonnet, we find a CNG/petrol bivalent 1.4 TSI/81 kW turbo engine. On natural gas, the vehicle consumes a mere 3.4 kg or 5.1 m3 CNG per kilometre, equating to CO2 emissions of only 91 g/km. Skoda  has made a huge leap in demonstrating that even attractive mid-class vehicles can meet the stringent EU2020 CO2 emissions standard with today’s conventional drive technology.

For more than 100 years, Skoda  has been manufacturing cars with high demands on design.Skoda  is once again emphasizing the traditional brand’s expertise in design and engineering through the Skoda  VisionC’ design concept.

Prof. Dr. h.c. Winfried Vahland, Skoda  CEO said, “We are signaling the next stage in the evolution of Skoda ‘s design language with Skoda  VisionC’, and thus highlighting the dawn of the brand. The vehicle demonstrates the company’s outstanding design and engineering expertise, and underpins the dynamism and value of one of the world’s longest-established automotive companies.”

Yamaha has been working on a 250cc motorcycle,  R25 and plans to launch this motorcycle in the country by 2015. The Japanese two wheeler manufacturer has showcased the R25 concept at the 2014 Auto Expo. Yamaha R25 concept was first unveiled at 2013 Tokyo Motor Show in November, 2013. The production model pictures were also leaked by Young Machine, a Japanese magazine.

The R25 measures 2000 mm in length, 720 mm in width and 1140 mm in height. The Yamaha R25 will get a new 250cc, liquid cooled, four stroke, in-line two cylinder, fuel-injected engine. The engine is mated to six speed gearbox. The engine is expected to produce around 28-33 PS of maximum power.  We can expect an overall mileage of 25-30 kmpl. It will include twin headlights and a visor which is set between two headlights. It will also get a full fairing, twin seats and an upswept exhaust.

A person who involved in the Project said. “Yamaha is working to make some changes (minor) to the R25 model as displayed at the Auto Expo recently. The Japanese firm plans to float the product in the market on a priority basis and hence is looking at commercially launching it in 2015”.

It will compete with the motorcycles such as Honda CBR 250, Kawasaki Ninja 300 and the HX250R, upcoming model from Hero we can expect the price of this R25 at Rs.2.5 lakhs approximately.

 

 

Honda has launched its 2014 Edition of Dream Yuga and CB Trigger. The company has showcased this 2014 editions at the Auto Expo. The 2014 CB Trigger gets the same 150cc engine with 5 speed gear box. The engine can deliver peak power of 14 hp and peak torque of 12.5 Nm.

The front of the CB Trigger gets telescopic forks suspension while the rear gets monoshock suspension. It also receives fresh LED tail lights as well as digital instrument panel.  The new CB Trigger was showcased at the 2014 Auto Expo in Pearl Sunbeam White.

The four different shades of CB Trigger are as follows…

Pearl Sunbeam White

Black

Pearl Siena Red

Meteor Green Metallic.

The Dream Yuga facelift gets some changes such as 3D Honda emblem, chrome finish muffler protector and red shock absorbers. The  Dream Yuga facelift is available with four colours.

The colour options of Dream Yuga facelift are…

Sports black

Sports Red

Majestic grey

Vibrant Blue. 

 

Piaggio plans to launch Vespa S automatic scooter on March 4, 2014. It has showcased the Vespa Sport at 2014 Auto Expo. It comes with new design saddles with rectangular shaped headlamp and rear view mirrors. Vespa S will be positioned above the top-end model VX and also the price of Vespa S is Rs.4000 more than the VX model.

The Vespa S gets the 125cc, 3-valve, single cylinder, four stroke and air cooled engine with Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). This power train is already employed in LX125 and also the VX Vespa models. The engine can generate maximum power output of 10.06 HP of maximum power and maximum torque output of 10.06 Nm. It includes single sided hydraulic suspension at the front while the rear gets monoshock suspension at the rear.

The front of the Vespa S gets 200mm disc brake while the rear gets 140mm drum brake at the rear. It gets a new instrument cluster design which includes fuel-gauge, digital-clock and analogue speedometer. It also includes alloy wheels in black shade. It offers four different shades namely, black, white, red and orange. Vespa S will be available at a price of Rs.74, 414. After the launch of Vespa S, the Italian manufacturer will launch Vespa 946 in the country as Completely Built Units (CBU).

 

Hyundai, the South Korean automaker has re-arranged the variants of its Verna. The new CX trim is added with both petrol and diesel engine option. Hyundai has launched this new CX trim at a price of Rs.8.07 lakhs The company has also discontinued some variants. It has stopped the Verna 1.4 petrol EX and 1.4 diesel EX variants. It has also discontinued the 1.6 petrol EX AT, 1.6 diesel EX AT and also 1.6 petrol SX (O). Now the AT version is available on the mid level variant, SX- 1.6 petrol SX AT and also 1.6 diesel SX AT.

The newly added CX trim is available with 1.4 litre petrol and diesel power train with manual transmission only. It features a driver side airbag, diamond cut alloy wheels, steering mounted audio controls, rear parking sensors with camera, turn indicators, electrically adjustable and foldable wing mirrors and also Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). It also include the features like automatic climate control and two DIN audio system with Bluetooth compatibility.

The Verna 1.6 EX gets all the features of 1.4 CX except the alloy wheels and electrically adjustable and foldable wing mirrors. The 1.6 SX gets all the features of CX and also include dual airbags, 16 inch alloy wheels and chilled glove box. The top end trim SX (O) offers push button start, side and curtain airbags, projector head lights and also automatic headlight control.

The price details of Hyundai Verna CX trim are as follows…

Petrol

Verna 1.4 CX –  Rs.8.49 lakhs

Diesel

Verna 1.4 CX – Rs.9.77 lakhs

General Motors India plans to recall its Chevrolet Enjoy MPV. The recall will rectify the problem with faulty air filter and brakes. The company has not revealed any official information for this recall. The air filter allows the dust to the engine which will cause an increased noise of engine and also affect the performance. The next one is the brake pad which has high metal content lead to the early wear of the brake rotor.

 

GM India will change the air filter, engine oil, the engine oil filter and rotor of its Enjoy MPV for free of cost. Chevrolet Enjoy MPV was launched in the month of May at last year. The Enjoy MPV shares its power train with Sail sedan and Sail U-VA.  General Motors India has already recalled its Tavera, Sail sedan and also Sail U-VA hatchback

As we reported earlier, RTM design has introduced the touring accessories for Pulsar 200 NS. The touring accessories for the Pulsar 200 NS include luggage carrier as well as a long visor. Here you can check out the prices of touring accessories for Pulsar 200 NS…

The long visor can help the biker by keeping the wind resistance minimum. It will lead to maintain high speed to reach the destination. The price of the luggage carrier is Rs.4000 while the cost long visor cost is Rs.3000.  These accessories surely need for the riders who want to travel for long distances.

 

 

Yamaha, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer plans to launch an updated version of FZ-S in the country. The updated FZ-S has spotted testing at Greater Noida. The company has already showcased this FZ-S version 2 at the 2014 Auto Expo. The updated version FZ-S gets more changes in technical specifications rather than the cosmetic changes. The updated Yamaha FZS offers a new tail light, exhaust, split seats, clear lens indicators as well as number plate holder. The company plans to introduce a very powerful engine on this updated model.

It will include redesigned 170cc engine which can churn out 17 Ps of maximum power output.  The new engine can generate greater torque output than the current engine. The updated version will enter into the country by August of this year. It will take on the models such as Bajaj Pulsar 150 NS, Honda CB Trigger and the upcoming Suzuki Gixxer.

The company also plans to update its all products namely R15, sporty bike and also the Ray scooter.  Yamaha has been working on an updated version of YZF R15 V3 which will get an Engine Control Unit (ECU) as a major upgrade. We can expect the launch of YZF R15 V3 by the end of this year.

Picture Credit: overdrive.in

Yamaha FZ-S concept at 2014 Auto Expo

 

 

Maruti  plans to launch Ciaz in the country by  the September of this year. Maruti  has showcased this Ciaz (Code name:YL1) sedan at the 2014 Auto Expo. It comes with a glamorous design with a strong sense of stability. Adopting a long wheelbase and a low height gives the concept Ciaz in authentic Sedan style.  It will get both the petrol and diesel engine options  the 1.4 litre k series petrol and 1.3 litre VGT multijet diesel engine.

Maruti  Ciaz will be available in three variants namely   L, V and Z. The L variant includes 185/60R15 tyres and steel rims. The variant V gets electronic folding mirrors, 185/60R15 tyres, 16 inch alloy wheels. The Z trim offers 195/55 R16, keyless entry, electronic folding mirrors and also the 16 inch alloy wheels.

It will get automatic head lamps, wipers, climate controls, push button start and also the climate control. It will also include same steering wheel which is available in Ertiga as well as the audio controls. The company will launch this Ciaz in the country by September 2014. It will take on the cars such as Honda City, Volkswagen Vento, Hyundai Verna and the Nissan Sunny.