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Tata is finally showing the steps to re-boot its product portfolio. Tata recently showcased Revotron petrol engine family which would power the future tata cars. Falcon hatchback and falcon compact sedan are set to follow. Also in the development is new diesel engine.

Whats more exciting is the recent report of autocar india which claims, Tata is all set to launch a compact suv. You read it right, this won’t be pseudo suv like cross polo but a true compact suv. Tata will showcase the Jump concept at the 2014 auto expo and launch may happen sometime in 2015. Tata was first indian auto maker to venture successfully in the suv segment with the launch of sumo and safari. But the absence of new products and failure to update the products cost them wipe out in the segment. Jump could be fresh jump by tata motors in the SUV segment. But Tata needs a note of caution, if the product is fails to ready on time. Then the segment itself may lose fancy among car buyers

Hyundai will join the hotter compact sedan segment with the unveiling of grand i10 sedan at the auto expo. The grand i10 sedan which will come with petrol and diesel engine is expected to retain the engine spec same as its hatch sibling. 1.2-liter Dual VTVT engine produces 83 PS and 116Nm of torque in the Grand i10 hatch. The petrol engine will have choices between a 5-speed manual gearbox and a 4-speed automatic unit.The three-cylinder 1.1-liter U2 diesel engine produces 71 PS and 16.3 kgm of torque. Grand i10 sedan will compete with the honda amaze and maruti dezire.

Also sharing the space with the grand i10 will be new 2014 santa fe. The new Santa Fe is expected to be priced at about Rs 22 lakh for the entry-level two wheel drive diesel version with a manual transmission. The two wheel drive version is also expected to come with an auto box. 2.2-litre diesel engine, 195PS engine will power the 2014 santa fe.

Hyundai could also showcase i20 WRC to add flair and excitement to the show. However, the much expected new fluidic i20 may not make it to the show.

The stunning two wheeler manufacturer TVS Motor Company has not revealed any details regarding their new launches. Recently, it launched its scooter known as Jupiter which is developed on the basis of Wego platform. The TVS have planned to show two new concepts such as Victor and Scooty refresh at the Auto Expo 2014. The Victor will return at the Auto Expo which is a big brand name and the company hopes in order to recreate the success in the commuter segment. The company has also informed that it won’t show or discuss anything regarding the new motorcycle which is expected to be released from their BMW tie-up in 2015.

One of the leading two wheeler manufacturer Mahindra has launched its new variant of Centuro bike named as N1 which is competitively priced at Rs.46,574 in Maharashtra Ex-showroom. The new Centuro has been designed especially to target the rural market. The company plans to occupy a strong position with the new launches of bikes.

The price of Centuro N1 is Rs.2000 cheaper while compared with the existing variant of Centuro in which the LCD instrument cluster has been replaced with an analogue cluster which is quite outstanding. This disables to find out the distance-to-empty and service indicator feature of the bike.

The new Mahindra Centuro N1 resembles like the previous centuro and it has borrowed many features from the old. The new bike comes with a MCi-5 engine along with anti-theft alarm system and engine immobiliser, remote flip key, find-me lamps, guide lamps, revised fuel sensing system.

If you laughed at the pricing of Suzuki inazuma, think again! The japanese manufacturer like its brand ambassador salman khan is not going give up easily. Suzuki plans a tactical attack on 150cc segment with the gsx-r inspired bike for india. Like Yamaha rolled R15 on the lines of R1 and R6, suzuki could bring up the gixer for India. Gixer could come 150cc engine that already powers the Suzuki’s GS150R albeit in a different tune. With a modern design and higher power output Suzuki may set the warning alarm to 150cc segment rulers – Bajaj and Yamaha. Who knows Bajaj may advance the launch of 150NS and customers may be spoilt for choice.

Following the success of Ray (thanks to deepika padukone), Yamaha is all set to unveil a new scooter at the auto expo. Christened as cygnus alpha yamaha’s new scooter would join the Ray and Ray Z. That’s all exciting.

With cygnus scooter, yamaha follows the path of Honda, Hero and Suzuki. The path is nothing but rebadging instead of re-engineering. Like suzuki launched a new scooter swish which is nothing but the access with modified body panels. Yamaha’s cygnus will come with the same heart and transmission as Ray. The only difference being the style.  The headlamp would move to the handle bar. We expect the pricing to be slightly lower than the Ray appealing to the masses (especially the activa’s customer)

Maruti celerio the most expected car of auto expo 2014 is expected to turn out as most fuel efficient automatic car in India. Though its semi automatic, Maruti could push this as an automatic vehicle. Maruti calls celerio AMT (automated manual transmission)  as EZ drive.

Celerio engine specification:

Celerio is expected to get the same engine 1.0L k-series engine which powered the A-star producing a maximum power output of 67bhp and peak torque of 90Nm. The engine would be mated with a manual transmission and the top end variant would feature the revolutionary EZ drive (semi automatic transmission – you could change gear without the clutch). Under ARAI standard testing conditions, Maruti celerio returns a mileage of 23kmpl.

Celerio Features

Like the newer maruti’s, celerio could be featuris-tic with the following list of features – Bluetooth-enabled audio system, steering-mounted controls for audio, manual aircon, 235-litre boot space, five-speed manual transmission option, fixed headrests for the front seats, map pocket on the co-driver seat back, dual tone interior and blinkers on door mirrors

 

 

 

 

 

KTM duke 390 gets a new colour theme. Even when Bajaj is sorting out the delivery of KTM Duke 390, a new colour theme is added. Duke 390 is already available in KTM’s characteristic orange colour