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Ford Fiesta Hatchback review For Fiesta India price

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:47:09 +0000

Ford is planning to launch Ford Fiesta hatchback, after the sucess of the Ford Fiesta Sedan. The Fiesta Hatch is likely to come with two petrol DURATEC engine options: a 1.4-litre 79 bhp and a 1.6-litre 99 bhp along with a 1.4-litre/1.6-litre DURATORQ diesel engine. The interior design will be inspired from the Verve Concept.The price is around Rs 6 Lakh and it is expected to launch in early 2010.

Fiat Bravo India Launch Expected Price

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:06:57 +0000

Fiat Bravo a new small car (hatchback) is set to come to India later part of the year 2010 (the expected launch date: Dec 2010). Fiat Bravo has a compact aerodynamic body, attracting exterior with a small rear screen and rising waistline. The Bravo has an especial feature to notice that the noise level is very low from engine as well as wind noise.

The Brave will be available in both petrol and diesel variants. The diesel version will come with a 1910cc, 4 cylinder which can deliver 150bhp and the petrol version will have a 1368cc, 4 cylinder with maximum power of 148bhp.The Bravo will be imported by Fiat India as Completely Built-up Units from Italy.

This compact car bravo comes with the price tag of approx Rs 17.5 Lakh (expected price).

Etios Unveiled In Auto Expo 2010 Delhi By Toyota India

admin — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:08:48 +0000

The Etios most awaited compact small concept cars by Toyota has finally unveiled in Delhi Auto Expo 2010. This Toyota car Etios range fulfills the needs of a sedan and hatchback full featured car as Toyota launched it in two versions Toyota Etios Sedan and Toyota Etios Small Car. The Etios styling is bold and simple while it aims to provide high quality,comfort and more importantly a good mileage while still being affordable.The high-rigidity light weight suspension is based around a new platform and so is the engine while the car is set to grace 10 cities in India including Mumbai, Cochin, Lucknow, Chandigarh and Ahmedabad. This global car as Hiroshi Nakagawa, Managing Director of Toyota Kirloskar says will enter the mass volume segment. Toyota had invested about Rs 3,200 crore to set up its second manufacturing facility in Bangalore to bring out the car on roads by early 2011.

Honda Jazz

admin — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:31:29 +0000

Honda Jazz an excellent fuel efficient, comes from hatchback car series of Honda Cars.In India Honda launched its jazzy car Honda Jazz in mid 2009.Eco friendly engine technology is one of its special features. Honda Jazz one of the best premium hatchbacks comes with spacious interiors, i-VTEC thrifty engine and easy handling.The engine is specifically designed to suit Indian roads. It also shows eco-friendly character by complying with Bharat Stage IV emission norms.Since its launch, the Jazz has sparked a revolution in over 115 countries across the globe and has set new benchmarks by achieving cumulative sales of over 2 million units.Honda Jazz is designed on the platform of the Honda City with a tapering roof and rising window line . The seats are very comfortable inside the Honda Jazz and can be adjusted according to the comfort of its occupants. Front stabilizer bars, front door pocket, rear door bottle holder, cup holder in front of AC vent and electric power steering all add up to the comfort factors of the Honda Jazz.Honda Jazz is powered by a responsive 1.2-litre i-VTEC engine offering class-leading power of 89 bhp and an impressive fuel efficiency of 16 km/l (average).The capability of the engine to regulate the valve opening in accordance with engine speed ensures the dual advantage of superior power and low fuel consumption. Combined with the Drive-by-Wire system, the car responds at the slightest touch of the throttle. Power is transferred to the wheels through a 5-speed manual transmission.The light steering and tight turning circle further improves ride quality in the town but the car is not exactly a winner around extremely tight corners. The two front airbags are a very important feature of the Honda Jazz. The Jazz is a smart city car which will come with a 1.2-litre inline-4 petrol VTEC engine keeping in mind the economy demands of this segment here in India. It is also equipped with state of the art ABS Brakes.Stylish dashboard and neat instrumentation along with the unique and elegant touches.The three-mode "Magic Seat" configuration -- utility mode, long mode and tall mode - provides more flexibility for seating and cargo-carrying options.Front seats are extremely generous but have average legroom whereas the rear seats are comfortable with upward folding capability to ensure versatility. The rear also offers enough legroom, headroom, and storage space.The car is designed with the 'Advance Compatibility Engineering' (ACE) body and 'G-Force Control Technology (G-CON)' to disperse impact of energy and ensure safety in case of an accident. Other standard safety features are dual airbags and pre-tensioner seat belts which provide protection for both the driver and front passenger. The anti-lock brakes with electronic brake force distribution system allow better control in an emergency breaking situation.Fuel Economy : 14/18 km/l (city/highway), Petrol Available Engines : 1.2L ...