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Today Renault India launched the Duster All Wheel Drive (AWD) at Rs 11,89,499 for RxL variant and Rs 12,99,499 for the RxZ variant(Delhi,ex-showroom).The comforts and the sophistication of sedan as well as the robust ruggedness,performance and agility of an SUV can be felt,while riding the Duster AWD .The implementation of i Drive technology brings in many class leading features that will lead to unmatched performance and enhanced fuel efficiency.Further with this advanced technology,one can gain intuitiveness,interactiveness  and more responsiveness from this offering.There is a provision of ECO mode,with which one can reduce the fuel consumption by 10%.Concerning  the safety features,ABS and EBD and brake assist are being provided.Overall,with all such unmatched attributes that gets packed within the Renault Duster AWD , one can experience economical and safe driving.

Mr. Sumit Sawhney , Country CEO and Managing Director, Renault Operations in India stated that “Renault is committed to the Indian market and our focus is to offer products that exceed the expectations of customers and set the benchmark for perfection.”Further he said “In line with this, the new Renault Duster AWD is built to negotiate the most challenging roads and will enable drivers to enjoy the thrill of everyday driving. The Renault Duster 2WD was a runaway success in India, and we are confident that the new Renault Duster AWD will resonate with auto enthusiasts across the country.”

The Hero has officially revealed all the technical specifications of the upcoming Splendor Pro classic.The same 97.2 cc,air-cooled,single cylinder motor that gets mated to a 4-speed gearbox,is said to power up the cafe racer .However the engine has been tuned up to some extent thus the power would be churning out at  8.36 PS at 8000 rpm and peak torque of 8.05 Nm at 5000rpm.These power and torque figures are higher than the normal Splendor Pro where the power and torque rates comes up to 7.8 PS at 7,500 rpm and 8.04 Nm at 4,500 rpm respectively.The fuel tank has been designed to hold up to 11 litres,while the kerb weight measures about 109 kg.

Regarding its ergonomics,the single seat offering has been provided.It is to be noted that Splendor Pro Classic will be the first offering with such provision from the largest two-wheeler manufacturer .With the aid of 130 mm dia drum brakes at the front and 110mm dia drum brakes at the rear end,good braking effect will be experienced.Its prominent features include round headlamps,wire spoke wheels,a cafe racer cowl and round tail lamps.Further the features like lower handled bar,chrome finished mudguards,twin pod analogue instrument console,maintanance free battery have also been added.

Though the price details have not yet been revealed,it is expected to be priced above Rs 50,000(ex-showroom) .The company claims that this cafe racer is going to be the cheapest offering in the world.It will be available in two color shades-Carbon Black and Solid Maroon.With all such features,one can expect the arrival of Splendor Pro Classic during the festive season,for which the bookings have been commenced earlier.

Mahindra has officially christened the 110 cc scooter as the “Gusto”,which was internally coded as G101 Mahindra pin its hope on to the “Gusto” to drive up its market share in the two-wheeler market.Pseudo- air vents which are said to be attached to the front apron gives us a feeling of looking at the Kinetic Blaze.The one that differentiates the two comes with  the clear lens indicators and the company’s logo that are to be present at both the front and the rear ends.Other than this the front gets a faux aluminium panel while the rear end gets the a huge tail lamp assembly that will hold on the stop light and reflectors.An instrument cluster will house the analogue speedometer and the fuel gauge.However the flip key and the auto lock mechanism that is being provided for security purposes are to be inherited from the Centuro .Also,the engine specifications are also mean the same single cylinder air-cooled 110 cc engine.With all such features,Gusto will compete in the same segment of 110cc that includes Hero Pleasure,TVS Jupiter and Honda Activa.

Recently Maruti Suzuki has launched Wagon R Krest,costing at Rs 22,500 over the standard car,the Wagon R.Wagon R Krest is the limited edition of Wagon R,which is one of the Maruti ‘s popular models.The car tends to get some equipment that includes Bluetooth enabled double DIN audio system,new seat and steering wheel covers and attractive stickers that decorates the exterior.For safety concerns,remote central locking and reverse parking sensors with a digital display have also been provided as a standard.

 

Thanks to the Gaadiwaddi site which has spied out the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 facelift without camouflage.Its look suggests that Alto K10  is similar to that of the Alto 800 with large,swept-back headlamps,new grille,front bumper and rear section.The K10 facelift is made to be available on three variants-LXi,LX+ and VXi.On considering LXi variant,it tends to possess air-conditioning with a heater and power steering as  a standard.The LXi+ will get all the features of LXi.In addition,wheels caps are said  to be present.When it comes with the VXi variant,it gets wheel caps, body-coloured ORVMs and door handles, door protection mouldings, front power windows, rear parcel tray and central locking as its prominent features.The engine will remain the same as that of the current model.That is a 998 cc,3-cylinder unit churning out 68 PS and 90 Nm of torque,gets mated to the 5-speed manual gearbox,that is made to be available in two options- CNG and Automated Manual Transmission(AMT).Further,the hatchback would run on the 13-inch wheels like that of the current model.We can this model to be arrived by the starting of the next year.

Mahindra 2014 Scorpio facelift pictures is caught by team-bhpian. 2014 Scorpio facelift pictures. From the pictures it looksalike, Mahindra  designers seems to have gone for aggressive styling. The curves are gone which are now replaced by razor sharp front bumper and headlamp design. DRL sits on the top of the headlamp. What could be the potential point for debate is the new rear. The D-pillar gets a black treatment and the tail lamps gets a chrome insert. Surprisingly black insert is carried to the rear door handle and the panel which encloses the rear number plate

Splendor Pro Classic,100cc cafe racer,purely manufactured from Hero Motocorp has reached dealerships.One can view all details regarding this motorcycle from the company’s website that includes specifications and features.But Still the price details have not yet been updated.However we brought you the information that Spendor Pro Classic will cost Rs 6000 rupees over the top-end Splendor Pro,whose price tag is Rs 54,000.It is found that though the Splendor Pro Classic tends to get the same engine as that of the regular Splendor Pro,tunings have been done to the power train in such a way that it produces upto 8.36 PS of power at 8,000 rpm and 8.05 Nm of torque at 5,000 rpm.These power and torque figures are higher than the normal Splendor Pro where the power and torque rates comes up to 7.8 PS at 7,500 rpm and 8.04 Nm at 4,500 rpm respectively.However there is weight reduction of three kilos in the this new cafer racer.Absence of garish graphics makes the bike look somewhat better in two color variants namely Carbon Black and Solid Maroon.

The reality look of Fiat Avventura is out prior to its launch.The Fiat has given some interesting camouflage on the it under testing.It will be powered up by the 1.4 litre petrol and 1.3 litre diesel engine.Both the mill gets mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.Regarding its price range,it would start from around Rs 7 lakhs(ex-showroom) for the base petrol variant. Inorder to give the cross-over an off-road appeal,tilt guage and electric compass are being added.Further front and rear bumpers have been redesigned and all-black body cladding has been applied inorder to make the sedan look authentic rough look.however roof rails are meant to beef up the muscular look.It is specifically designed for carrying extra load of luggage.Besides,newly designed 16-inch alloy wheels and a tail mounted spare wheel has been provided as a standard kit.Mostly its launch will happen in the October month.

Today Yamaha Motor India PVt launched two new variants FZ Version 2.0 and FZ-S version 2.0 under the hood of FZ series at the price tag of Rs83,850/-(Ex-showroom Delhi).As per the implementation of the concept named “Sharpened & Power-packed New FZ”,a 149cc 4 stroke,SOHC,single-cylinder air cooled fuel-injected engine is being fitted on to a lightweight frame.The variants proves to be of the same blood Fazer through the reception of edgy,sporty look and high performance.

With the aid of triple macho design concept,the bike gets the “Look-at-me” appeal thus reflecting an excellent ergonomics.The seating arrangement and the riding position assures the comforts.Further the fuel economy has been increased by 14% via class leading acceleration offered by the engine.By the side,performance has also been increased with the fuel injection and light weight engine set-up.Also,the bike has been enabled with multi-function instrument panel featuring “ECO indicator”,that will intimate you when you are riding in an eco-friendly environment.With the new front and rear suspension settings and upgraded chassis,one can experience a light agile ride.Improved handling stability is also being aided by the front and rear tires.

At the launch event,MrRoy Kurian,Vice President-Sales&Marketting stated”We realize the ever changing requirements and preferences for our Indian motorcycle users. A new segment of young people in cities not only use motorcycle for commuting but also as a lifestyle statement. When it comes to the deluxe segment especially, a motorcycle is chosen to reflect attitude, personality and style. Also, touring as a youth culture is evolving in India. With the development of modern highways and increasing popularity of motorcycle tourism, the interest in motorcycles suited for touring is certainly expected to increase. Acknowledging these dynamics, we have introduced our new offering Fazer FI Version 2.0 particularly keeping the spirit of touring in mind, combining both fun & economy for the customers to ride free in the open blue sky. Our FZ FI and FZ-S FI version 2.0 introduced in June’14, have been getting tremendous response and we are confident even the Fazer FI with our latest technology, ‘Blue Core’, will be heartily welcomed”.with an excitement.

 

Bajaj Pulsar SS200 which has been showcased earlier at the Bajaj showrooms indicates that it is to be launched soon in this festive season.It will be powered up by the 199.5 cc engine churning out 23 bhp and 18 Nm of torque.The Pulsar SS200 will underpin the base Pulsar NS200.Its prominent features include the sculpted fuel tank and fairing,dual headlamps, clip-on handlebar and split seats just like the Pulsar SS400. KTM seems to be a great support for the Bajaj in expanding its business growth.