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Bajaj today introduced  the Discover 150F (with Large Half Fairing) and the Discover 150S (with Standard Fairing)  in the commuter segment. Discover 150F is priced at Rs 58739/- while Discover 150S costs Rs 51720/-Retaining the standard style and performance,both the variants will be available in fascinating four colors as  dark blue, wine red, ebony black and dark bottle green.A 4 valve 145 cc DTS-I engine churning out with the power of 14.5 Ps power and  72 kmpl mileage is said to power the Discover family. Prominent features of discover 150F and 150S are

• 4 valve 145 cc DTS-I engine: To deliver an unbeatable combination of 14.5 Ps power & 72 kmpl mileage
• Mono-shock with nitrox suspension: For superior comfort
• Petal disc brake: For sure-shot braking
• Digital meter: Modern & Attractive
• Wide tubeless tyres: For better road grip and safety
• DC lighting: Consistent Bright light even at low speed

Bajaj Discover 150F – Rs58739 (ex-showroom pune)

Bajaj Discover 150S – Rs51720 (ex-showroom pune)

Bajaj Discover 150S (disc brake variant) – Rs54725 (ex-showroom pune)

 

 

Hyundai is set to launch its second  generation Elite i20 with exciting five variants that would likely to compete with the likes  of updated Volkswagen Polo, Maruti Suzuki Swift, upcoming Fiat Punto Evo.Era, Magna, Sportz, Sportz (0) and Asta are suc.Let us have an detailed review over the features of  the upcoming variants.

Variants	Features
Elite i20 Era	ü  Central locking ü  Day and night rear view mirror ü  Engine Immobiliser ü  Body-coloured bumpers ü  Rear seat integrated headrest ü  Front power windows equipped with manual AC
Elite i20 Magna	ü  Headlamp escort function ü  Foldable key ü  Black+ chrome grille ü  Body-coloured door handle and mirror ü  Rear parcel shelf ü  Sun glass holder ü  front armrest with storage ü  2 DIN radio and MP3 player ü  1 GB internal memory ü  Front and rear speakers ü  Tweeters ü  AUX and USB connectivity ü  Steering-mounted audio controls ü  Lane-change indicator ü  Rear power windows ü  Rear AC vents ü  Electrically adjustable mirrors and cooled glove box
Elite i20 Sportz	Comes with all features of Magna and Era with some additional features which have been listed below ü  Driver airbag+ ABS ü  Rear parking sensors ü  Rear view camera ü  Impact sensing auto door unlock ü  Electro-chromatic RVM ü  Rear defogger ü  Seat belt pretensioners ü  Turn indicators on mirrors, Body moulding ü  Leather gear knob and steering wheel ü  Height adjustable driver’s seat ü  CD player ü  Auto up-down and pinch guard for driver’s window ü  Tilt and telescopic steering Electrically foldable mirrors+automatic AC.
Elite i20 Sportz(O)	Besides inheriting the features of its ancestors, it will include ü  Clutch lock ü  Smart key ü  Chrome door handles ü  Alloy wheels.
Elite i20 Asta	It encompasses all above features with some additional features ü  Front passenger airbag, Automatic headlights ü  Rear wiper and washer Second power outlet.

The long-awaited premium hatchback of Hyndai Elite i20 is to be launched today with the release of five variants namely Era, Magna , Sportz , Sportz (O) and Asta.Many arrangements have been made to make the novices feel better both in terms of sophistication and comfort.Further with safety concerns,many new features have been added especially in terms of four  airbags.An entirely new looking Elite-i20 is expected to run with a petrol and a diesel engine, both carried over from the previous model.The engine will be either an 83PS/115Nm 1.2 litre Kappa VTVT petrol mill or 90PS/220Nm 1.4-litre U2 CRDI engine.These will be getting mated to a 5-speed and 6-speed gearbox respectively. The prices will be known soon during the launch time.Maruti Suzuki Swift, VW Polo, Honda Jazz, Fiat Punto Evo, Tata Bolt  are said to be the leading competitor against the pioneer Hyundai in the premium hatchback segment.

On August 20th, Mahindra has planned to launch it’s new 110 cc scooter internally called as ” G101″ at a price costing less than Rs 50,000.It gives an entirely new look from other model in terms of lightness,fuel-efficiency and afford . It will use an 110 cc single-cylinder engine that is capable of producing 8 Ps of power and 8.5 Nm of torque.The engine gets mated to CVT gearbox ,a small motor engine that is expected to claim a fuel-efficiency of over 60 kmpl.The  features at the  front design with several slits on the front apron and a small V-shaped headlight has been highly inspired from Kinetic Blaze scooter.Concerning the convenience of the customers,Mahindra will sport telescopic front forks and MRF Nylogrip tyres, broad seats and a flat foot board. The rear end will have large a tail light, chunk grab rail and a meaty exhaust.With  an increase in promotion of two-wheeler journey with scooter, Mahindra supposes to make the debut of upcoming model more valuable in the market.

 

 

Renault is likely to launch 4*4 version of Duster variant in the month of September.Indian market is expected to receive only the diesel AWD(All-Wheel Drive).It will be powered by the 1.5 litre K9K diesel engine that churns out a maximum power output of 108.5bhp and 248 Nm of peak torque to which 6-speed manual gearbox gets matted.Since Renault  4*4 version gets the base from the expensive RxZ diesel variant,most of its features are expected to be adopted in the upcoming model,that will excite the off-road enthusiasts.

Fiat Punto Avventura which has been positioned as adventurer’s car is expected to launch before October 6 at an affordable price ranging from Rs 6 to 8 lakhs.The specifications of the car has already been revealed by the automaker.Regarding the power options,it has been completely inherited from Punto Evo that comprises of .2-litre petrol, a 1.4-litre petrol and a 1.3-litre diesel in two states of tunes, all mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.In an intention to improve its road tacking capabilities on the rugged surface,its  tail-gate mounted spare wheel has been enlarged to 200 mm ground clearance.The crossover has been feature packed with projector headlamps, bumper mounted LED DRLs, black plastic lower body cladding, rugged looking front and rear bumpers with skid plates, roof rails, prominent black rub-strips, exclusive 16-inch alloy wheels and a rear mounted spare wheel.Similar to Punto Evo Sport variant,Avventura’s interior too gets an all-black theme with contrast switching.Thus with the the amazing features,it will go against VW Cross Polo and Toyota Etios Cross

It is expected that Mahindra would launch its commuter bike Arro in India during the start of this festive season. Actually it has been designed with an intention to make it for commercial usage in Africa,however the features have been added in a way that suits the Indian  stlye too.It is expected to arrive at the price ranging from Rs 39,000 to Rs41,000 that would go up against the Hero HF Dawn, Honda CD 110 Dream and the Bajaj Discover 100.The four-stroke 106.7 cc Micro Chip ignited-5 curve (MCi-5) mill with a maximum power output of 8.5bhp and peak torque of 8.5Nm will power the Mahindra’s Arro.Four-speed gearbox will  get mated to this power engine. Arro will get stronger with the aid of five-step adjustable rear shock absorbers.But the electric start facility which is available in Centuro lacks in case of Arro.Though it seems to be the entry-level commuter,it gets the awesome appearance  with the reception of stylish analog console, flexible blinkers and a durable body coloured metallic front fender.Further,presence of  aerodynamic 13.7-litre fuel tank equipped with tank pad  before an extra-long seat, a bigger round headlamp and a stylish LED tail lamp adds flavour to its fascinating features.

 

The specifications of Suzuki Gixxer which is to be launched on 10th August,comes into picture officially.It is to be powered bytthe  154.9cc SOHC 4-stroke single cylinder air-cooled 2 valve engine that powers up to the maximum of 14.1 Ps at 8000 rpm and 14 Nm of torque at 6000 rpm that gets mated to 5-speed gearbox.The power consumption has been greatly reduced with the usage of fuel tank that holds upto 12-litre that gets injected through the conventional carburator .Along with the provision of kick-starter standard,electric option that is 12-V battery has also been provided  with the light weight Gixxer that weighs nearly 135 kgs.At the rear side,single brake system and regular drums have been deployed.Concerning its dimensions,

•  Height-1300 mm
• Length-2050 mm
• Width-785 mm
• Seat height-780 mm
• Ground clearance-160 mm                    While,12-inch tubeless tyres that is lengthened up to  140/60 mm and 100/80 at the front. Moreover,it will be available in fascinating Pearl Mirage White,admiring Metallic Triton Blue,attracting Glass Sparkle Black,Candy Antares Red and Metallic Oort Gray.So,approaching Suzuki’s official website,will make you get Gixxer of your own,since the bookings have been started officially.

Mahindra plans to launch its entry level model Rockstar Centuro at an affordable  market price of  Rs 44,710 (ex-showroom Ahmedabad) that costs Rs 6000 lesser than the outgoing Centuro in the selected states of Haryana, Rajasthan and Gujarat.The manufacturer nourish the upcoming model with some cosmetic upgrades that includes new decals, LED pilot lamps, telescopic front forks with hydraulic dampers, five-step adjustable rear shocks with coil over spring and LED tail lamps while retaining the same black alloy wheels unlike entry-level commuter bikes that get spoke wheels.The 106.7 cc single cylinder air-cooled MCi-5 (Micro Chip ignited-5 curve) four-stroke engine which powers the variants O1 and N1 is said to power the Rockstar edition of Centuro at the power of 8.38bhp and torque of 8.5 Nm,that gets mated to a four-speed gearbox.The presence of self-starter along with kick start lever has been maintained as the standard of Mahindra family.Through its fascinating features,it is expected to be a competitor against the Hero MotoCorp Splendor, Bajaj Discover 100 M and the Honda Dream Neo.

 

Today, Punto Evo,the premium hatchback of Fiat was launched with some attractive silhouette and contemporary appearance.Due to the styling changes made with the redesigned front bumper and grille, a new headlamp and fog lamp housing,new LED lamps, a redesigned bumper and the Evo badging at the rear side, a little bit of premium and sportiness feel has been added to the car.Regarding the scintillating interior design,it has been inherited from its predecessor Fiat Linea that includes leather wrapped steering wheel, gear knob, handbrake lever and piano-finish centre console.The car also comes with front airbags, automatic climate control, a new stereo system, and premium upholstery which creates the sophisticated environment.Fiat has already started taking bookings for the car, and is expected to start deliveries soon.