Suzuki Grand Vitara, a popular sports utility vehicle, has been launched in India by Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., amidst much fanfare. It is available in two variants – manual transmission and automatic transmission. The Suzuki Grand Vitara is a SUV the new 2010 model has a similar trates of the 2009 version but features a body structure that blends car and truck chassis designs.
TVS has some popular and fuel efficient bikes in the bike market has now come up with a new bike TVS Flame SR125. The 125cc machine generates 10.5Bhp@7500 rpm and a torque of 10nm@ 6000 rpm. The bike is powered by a 3 valve CCVTI engine (controlled Combustion –variable timing Intelligent). This allows better power and mileage to a rider.
The weight of the TVS Flame is around 123 Kg for drum version and 126 Kg for disc version. The fuel tank has a capacity of around 7.5 litres. The looks of the bike are quite encapsulating, with new and improved design. It has a broader read tyre assisting in better grip of efficient braking. The digital console consists of a bright LCD screen which displays information like ODO meter, trip meter, fuel indicator and clock. There is a new feature in this bike called IMI (intelligent mileage indicator) which tells you the instantaneous mileage of the bike as you ride it. The service reminder indicator is also present in it. The on tank storage is really handy for the storage of small items like a small water bottle or any kind of documents.
The new Fiat Punto ads have flooded the media. It has a length of about 3987 mm which is 13 mm smaller than the 4 meters so it fulfils the criteria of small cars. This proves great for the customer as well as the car companies, since it allows an 16% concession on excise duty. Small cars are also proved by their engine capacity of 1.2 Litres or less to get excise duty benefit Fiat India took the chassis of Grande Punto and fitted in the 1172cc petrol engine that is also powers its previous hatchback Fiat Palio. Also the 1.2L, 1172cc, 8-valve, FIRE petrol engine is surely cheaper than its 1.4L engine petrol counterpart. Its 1.2L FIRE petrol engine can produce 68PS power @ 6000rpm and 96Nm torque @ 2500rpm.
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd has recently announced the launch of its well known Wagon R model on 23 April 2010. Maruti designers have worked to redesign the new Maruti Wagon R and made it a masterpiece. The changes are evident in both inner and outer design of the car. This change also includes a bigger wheelbase and length which has been increased by 40mm and 100 mm respectively. The Maruti Wagon R is powered by the same K series K10 B engine which was used in Maruti Suzuki A-Star, the fresh the fresh 998cc three cylinder engine has got the potential to offer the amazing fuel economy of 18.9 KMPL. This time the new WagonR has been figured with the all possible safety features including ABS, front & rear airbags, fog lamps,defogger, headlamps with blue lens etc. So now you can just grab Maruti Suzuki’s one of the most successful vehicle WagaonR in an all new exciting look.
According to the recent news India’s premiere car company Maruti has decided to increase price of its models. The price increase ranges from 1000 Rs to 10,000 Rs with immediate effect. Today(02/04/2010 2 April Friday) in a statement Maruti stated that “due to sharp increase in the input costs and also introduction of BS-IV norms in some models, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd has decided to pass on part of this cost impact to customers.” The company also stated its withdrawal of introductory price on Eeco. The price for Maruti Suzuki Eeco will go up 10,000 Rs approx. Prices have also been revised on the BS-III compliant cars like Maruti 800 and Omni (LPG) by Rs 3,000 and Gypsy by Rs 10,000.
The Tata Sumo Grande is the improved version of the Tata’s popular Sumo SUV. As it is said the toy for big boys the name rightly suits the machine. There is a change in nearly every section of the Sumo Grande compared to its predecessor. Virtually nothing has been left untouched. It is said that Tata has spent over 300 crore rupees on this project.
The design of the new Sumo Grande is encapsulating and so the various colour options it is being shipped with. The machine is sophisticated personal car perfect for outings and weekends for large family get together. Now the Sumo Grande has become grander with cosmetic surgery and has been renamed the Grande Mk II. On the outset, the SUV’s grille has been accentuated by a new chrome lined grill. The wheel arches still remain more prominent and the bumpers look muscular. And to top it off, side rub rails now come with chrome inserts and indicators are installed on the ORVMs to accentuate the look of the new Sumo Grande Mk II.