New Honda CR-V to be launched on 12th February, to cost less
Next Generation Honda CR-V 2013 launch in India with less cost than the current model.
Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) are known for their bulky look, ruggedness
and off-road capabilities with driving dynamics and comfort as a last option.
But the Honda CR-V SUV has a different definition. The CR-V might look like an
SUV, but in terms of driving and handling, it makes the best of the luxury cars
shy away with it. No wonder Politian in Karnataka prefer CR-Vs to any luxury
car. The creature comfort in a CR-V is almost next to none in its segment.
We all know Honda has launched the fourth generation CR-V in
international markets and will soon launch it in India as well. The spy pictures
of the new CR-V have been published in the web during its test runs around
Noida. The good news is that Honda will launch the new CR-V 2013 in India on 12th
of February 2013. In fact Honda’s Indian website has already updated the CR-V
page with the new vehicle’s pictures.
The fourth generation Honda CR-V 2013 SUV, though some call it as
a crossover will be launched in India with much lower price than the current
model. The new Honda CR-V 2013 will be assembled in India unlike the currently
model which was imported as Completely Built Unit from Japan and hence
commanded extra tax duties. Assembling the new Honda CR-V 2013 in India helps Honda
cuts cost which can be passed on to the customers. The current CR-V is selling
at Rs. 28 lakh and we expect the new one will be priced around Rs. 20 to 22
lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). The new Honda CR-V 2013 will be assembled at
Honda’s Noida plant.
The new Honda CR-V will come with 2 engine options. A 2.0L 153 Bhp
i-VTEC engine will power the 2WD models and the bigger 2.4L 185 Bhp will do the
duty on the All Wheel Drive (AWD) model. Honda will retain the 6 speed manual
and 5 speed automatic gearbox on the new CR-V as well. The new Honda CR-V
features as improved suspension system and full length under body tray from low
NVH levels. The vehicle is expected to be priced between Rs. 20 – 22 lakh
(ex-showroom, New Delhi).
No diesel option
Now the big question is, does the new Honda CR-v 2013 come with a
diesel engine? No, Honda has no plans to launch the diesel variant of Honda
CR-V 2013 in India. Probably later Honda might consider diesel as an option,
but we have to wait till the Amaze diesel gets going in the Indian market. With
recent proposal of deregulation of diesel prices in India, Honda might stick on
to its renowned petrol power trains for new Honda CR-V 2013.
Honda starts testing new Civic in India
Next Generation Honda Civic 2012/13 in India – Not a distant dream.
Its not too late that we heard
about the news of Honda axing Civic sedan in India. Honda had also mentioned
about the next generation 2012 Civic being kept out of Indian market. According
to the latest news from oncars.in, Honda has started testing the latest Civic
in India. Though we have no spy pictures of the new Civic, we got to believe
coz the latest CR-V was also not in Honda’s list for India and now it has been
spotted testing on Indian soil.
The poor sales of Civic, thanks
to its only petrol option made Honda to wipe out Civic from India. This in fact
shattered may Civic fans as Civic has a most dynamic looks which no other car
in its category had. In terms of performance, its stood way ahead than its
competitors. Thankfully the Civic stays and will come in the new avatar,
hopefully with a diesel mill.
Honda is planning to launch its
first diesel car Amaze in the middle of this year which will be soon followed
by diesel options in all Honda models. The 1.5L iDTEC EarthDreams diesel engine
will power Amaze, Brio and Jazz while the City is expected to have both 1.5 and
1.6L iDTEC engines. Of course the new Civic will have the bigger 1.6L iDTEC
engine, after all the Civic is known for its performance and dashing looks.
Since the new Civic is on the
test runs, be alert – you might find some camouflaged in your city. Don’t
forget to snap it and share it on the web.
Information on The Dynamic Toyota Etios
When shopping for cars, Indian buyers will need to choose between new and used vehicles. While new items have their charm, used cars are affordable for buyers with restrictive budgets. Though slightly more expensive than some competitors; the Toyota Etios retains much resale value through its lifetime. This is an important consideration for people with irregular expenses who may need sudden cash infusions. Entrepreneurs and small business owners with widely varying revenues may need cars that are readily converted to cash.
Due to its mechanical reliability, the Etios is a good choice for first-time car buyers with little knowledge of automotive matters. Toyota produces well-designed products that work as advertised. Nevertheless, all Etios buyers should familiarize themselves with the basics of car operations and maintenance. With this useful knowledge in hand, motorists can deal with auto mechanics with confidence.
Throughout the world, Toyota is particularly known for producing cars that suffer few mechanical problems. This is a vital consideration for workers in industries that emphasize punctuality. In the competitive modern Indian employment market, tardy workers risk reprimands or out-right termination. It's worth spending a little extra to buy a reliable vehicle that aids schedule-keeping. In general, Toyota owners less on maintenance than owners of many other types of cars.
Although the Etios is widely accepted throughout India, Indian consumers still tend to conduct thorough investigations before purchasing major items like cars. Beyond simply querying friends and associates about car models, many Indian web readers peruse automotive websites for pointers. In addition to researching makes and models, consumers should do all they can to identify car dealers that are particularly trustworthy. Wherever located, most honest car sellers quickly gain reputations for their integrity. While online business reviews have their uses, many of them are written by problematic authors with inconsistent viewpoints. Online review readers should read all Internet viewpoints with critical skepticism. If this sensibility is maintained, review sites offer plenty of value for the public. Since anonymity can inspire thoughtless writing, the most useful Etios reviews feature bylines. Positive Toyota reviews are often characterized by appreciation and inspiration that rings true.
When browsing Internet pages that deal with the Toyota Etios, people should give different weight to purely promotional sites and websites with more of an informational slant. Though straightforward promotional pages do offer voluminous details on the Etios, more informational sites may offer more impartial viewpoints. Although most automotive websites offer some value for Indian auto buyers, some Web hubs deserve particularly impressive reputations. For one such site, see Gaadi.com today. This excellent site is good starting point for researching the Toyota Etios and other quality vehicles.
Toyota introduces Fortuner with 5 Speed Automatic Transmission
Toyota
Fortuner now with 5 Speed Automatic Transmission and Peal White Mica shade
Toyota Fortuner now with 5 Speed Automatic Transmission and Peal White Mica shade
Toyota Kirloskar
today introduced Fortuner with 5 Speed Automatic Transmission replacing the
earlier 4 speed one. According to Toyota, the new transmission provides enhanced
drive feel and comfort. The Limited Edition Fortuner TRD Sportivo has now been
included into the regular line up. Bookings for the Fortuner 5 Speed AT begin
from 18th January.
Along with the 5
Speed Automatic Transmisson, a new colour shade - Pearl White Mica has been
added to the existing shades. The Fortuner TRD has additional features such as front and rear bumper spoilers, a rear roof spoiler, and a TRD Sportivo
emblem which enhances the sporty feel of the vehicle.
Sandeep Singh, Deputy Managing Director and Chief Operating
Officer, Marketing and Commercial, TKML said “Further adding to the
Fortuner’s strength of unmatched road presence and luxury, we have now
introduced the five-speed automatic transmission. The 4x2 automatic
transmission is extremely popular, it has been highly appreciated by the
customers. The five-speed AT will further add to the drive quality and
comfort. We introduced the Fortuner TRD Sportivo as a limited edition in
October last year. Looking at the overwhelming response and its popularity, we
have now regularised this grade for all those looking for a uniquely sporty
image.”
Toyota Fortuner is now priced at
(ex-showroom, New Delhi):
Toyota Fortuner 4x2 AT
|
Rs. 22,33,000
|
Toyota
Fortuner 4x2 AT TRD Sportivo
|
Rs. 22,93,000
|
Toyota Fortuner 4x2 MT TRD Sportivo
|
Rs. 21,96,668
|
Honda Urban SUV crossover concept’s images leaks
Honda to unveil it Urban SUV crossover at Detroit Motor Show 2013.
Just before its debut at 2013
Detroit Motor Show, Honda’s new Jazz based Urban SUV crossover concept’s images
have leaked on the internet. Like other Honda concepts, the new Urban SUV also
looks futuristic, the theme Honda is obsessed off late. The concept though
looks futuristic; some feel it to be interesting and horrifying. The new Urban
SUV concept features Honda’s design philosophy. We feel the overall design of
the vehicle is appealing.
The crease running from D pillar,
through rear door to the front ones looks amazing. The front and rear wheel
arches bulge to give an SUV look to the vehicle. Front end reminds us of the
new CR-V with integrated grill and headlamps. The new nose design is the latest
from Honda which is seen in Honda’s Concept S as well.
Honda
Urban SUV crossover will compete with Nissan Juke, Peugeot 2008 and the Fiat 500X. It will be built on same Jazz hatchback platform. Since Honda
is unveiling the Urban SUV in North America, its Indian launch is remotely possible,
at least not before 2015.
Scoop: Mahindra’s Vertio hatchback spied
Mahindra coming up with Verito hatchback and compact sedan
Ever since Mahindra announced that
its lone sedan will bear a hatchback and compact sedan avatar, the buzz in the
automotive world has been very vibrant. Mahindra known for its value for money vehicles
has aroused lot of hope for car buyers looking for a no non sense car which
would give good fuel efficiency, space and reasonable price in spite of being
not a beauty pageant winner.
Here we have some spy pictures of
Verito hatchback, courtesy team-bhp doing its testing rounds. As seen from the
picture, the boot has been chopped considerably and the tail lamps have been
moved to the C pillar which is a wonderful thought. In fact the car looks like
a big Ford Figo at least from the rear. The original place of the tail lamps
does’t seam to bear anything which means the car looks bland at the rear. We
feel Mahindra might do some scoop or bulge works on the tail gate to mask the
rear bland image.
Apart from the rear changes, the
Vertio hatch will have no major changes. The interiors too will same as the
Verito sedan sans some features which will be missed in the base Verito hatch.
The Verito CS might get a tail gate opening like an hatchback as seen in the
Skoda Octavia.
The advantage Verito hatch and CS
has in its side it the price factor. Mahindra will price them competitively as
it has done with its SUVs. Will the Verito hatch be priced around the Indica? A
car with the price of Indica, with almost same space and with a 1.5L dCi engine
will definitely make its way for cabbies and we are sure Mahindra do not want
it. Mahindra might price its two new products of Verito to compete against the
best selling cars in the segment. So watch out Swift and Swift Dzire, a new competitor
is coming...
Audi launches Q5 facelift at Rs. 43.16 lakh
Audi today launched the Q5 facelift with price tag of Rs. 43.16 lakh ex-showroom, New Delhi.
The
Q5 along with the front facelift gets some changes to the engine as well which
increase the fuel efficiency by 15%. The addition of new electromechanical
power steering gives precise steering response at higher speeds. The Q5
facelift comes with 6 different colours. An off road package is available as an
option. The interiors have also been spruced up to uplift the general feel and
finish of cabin.
All New Audi Q5 at a glance
Styling and Body
- Sporty SUV body with a sharper profile
- Xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running lights and LED rear lights
- Engine hood and tailgate are made of aluminum
- Optionally available offroad style package
Engines
- Two TDI and one TFSI engine, all with direct fuel injection and turbo charging
- Power from 130 kW (177 hp) to 180 kW (245 hp)
- Fully updated 2.0 TFSI and 3.0 TDI
- Fuel economy improved by up to 15 percent, 2.0 TDI has fuel consumption of 14.6 Km/L[ARAI]
- Energy recovery – standard on all engines
Power Transmission
- quattro permanent allwheel drive for better acceleration, road handling and safety with registered selflocking centre differential and torque vectoring
Chassis
- Refined tuning, new electromechanical power steering; more precise steering response at higher speeds
- Audi Drive Select dynamic handling system and chassis with damper control
Interior
- New leathercovered multifunction steering wheel in 4spoke design
- Controls with chrome finish
- Inner fascia of the radio system/CD player and the airconditioning are styled in highgloss black
- Premium Milano leather interior with 2 interior colors in beige and black
Exterior
- Available in 6 colours
- Bonnet: Kinked design with more powerful contoured lines
- Bumper: Trapezoidal design for robust appearance
- Diffuser brings sporty genes of the SUV to the fore
- Tailpipes: Flat bottomed section with chrome trim
Comfort
- Audi drive select
- Suspension with damping control
- Three zone automatic air conditioning
- Front seats electrically adjustable
Equipment
- Widerange of standard equipment
- Highly advanced driver assistance systems available
- Attractive infotainment systems extending to the top unit MMI navigation plus
- Parking system plus with optional reversing camera
- Hill descent assist
- Driver information system with rest recommendation
Installing Car Decals
Car decals can be customized by shape,
size, color, and design. This capability creates a major advantage for the
product. Decals are made to look as if painted on the car’s body and along with
the versatility of the material the possibilities it presents to a car owner
are endless.
Installing custom decals
can be an intimidating task. The adhesive on the vinyl material gives an owner
just one shot to install correctly. It must be done slowly, but when done with
precision the decals will look great.
Step
1
Clean the car and allow it to fully dry.
If the car was recently waxed allow a few days for the wax to fully-cure so
that it does that disrupt the decal applying to the surface of the vehicle.
Non-cured wax will cause adhesion issues.
Step
2
Secure the decal to the body with
masking tape so that it does not shift while you stick it on. If the decal is
too big for one person, grab a partner.
Step
3
Begin to lift the decal upward and peel
off the backing paper. Do not remove the entire backing paper at once, if you
do the decal will curl and wrinkle. Remove small sections one at a time.
Step
4
Using a squeegee or fingers, apply the
decal slowly. When squeezing out air bubbles start from the middle and move
outward. Slowly go about the process.
Step
5
As soon as the entire decal is
installed, double check for bubbles and any remaining wrinkles. If bubbles will
not come out, use a pin to pop them and flatten out the material with your finger.
Renault launches Scala CVT Automatic with 17.97 Kmpl of mileage
Renault has launched the Scala
CVT Automatic with the next generaton X-tronic CVT transmission.
It was Nissan Sunny which was expected to come with an automamtic
transmission, but its partner Renault has taken an upper hand by launching the
Scala automatic variant. Renault claims the Scala automatic variant will
deliver 17.97 Kmpl of fuel efficiency. Nissan Sunny might follow soon with an
automatic variant.
With increasing city traffic, automatic variants are slowly
picking up in India. But as of now there is no diesel automatics offered by any
car manufacturers here in under Rs. 10 lakh segment. The Scala automatic is not
different; it comes in only petrol variants. So will the diesel automatics are
the next big thing? We certainly think so...
Some bits about Renault Scala
CVT -
1. It comes with the
next-generation X-tronic CVT transmission.
2. Impressive figures of 17.97
Kmpl.
3. Available in RxL and RxZ
petrol variants.
4. It is just 30 Kg heavier
than the manual variant.
Here is what Marc Nassif – MD,
Renault India Pvt. Ltd. Said during the launch of the car - “With more and more
cars on the road as well as frequent stop-and-go traffic, India has been seeing
an increase in demand for automatic sedans in recent years. However, despite
the growing interest for these cars, petrol automatic vehicles are still
limited to a 6% share in the premium sedan segment because they deliver lower
mileage and higher cost of ownership. The Scala X-tronic CVT aims to bridge
this gap by offering class-leading fuel efficiency, reliability and
performance. With the next-generation X-tronic transmission, customers will be
able to experience a new technological benchmark in automatic transmission,
which offers a smoother ride, convenience and savings, making the Scala CVT an
attractive choice for those opting for an automatic premium sedan.”
Renault has still not announced the price of Scala CVT, but we guess it will cost Rs. 50,000 more than the regular manual transmission model.
What is X-Tronic Transmission?
According to Renault –
The X-tronic CVT combines innovative structure and the flexibility
of a CVT transmission to offer world-class fuel efficiency and performance. The
transmission’s use of an auxiliary gearbox enables the world’s highest
transmission ratio, even broader than 7-speed automatic transmissions, aimed at
achieving light weight, compactness, and fuel efficiency.
Currently, conventional CVT transmissions use larger pulleys to
achieve higher transmission ratio, but are often constrained by the space
limitations of small cars. The new-generation X-tronic CVT overcomes this
obstacle and achieves the widest range of transmission ratio coverage (3.46:1)
using a sub planetary gear, allowing smaller pulleys to reach higher
transmission ratio. It also achieves reduced oil stirring friction by
increasing the distance between surface of transmission oil and pulleys. With
this pioneering arrangement, the X-tronic CVT transmission produces around 30%
less friction and is 10% smaller as well as 13% lighter than conventional CVT
models.
In terms of ride quality, X-tronic CVT transmission allows for
infinite gear change ratios, leading to smoother gear shifting, accurate speed
control, smooth and stable engine braking, better responsiveness to quick
throttle and, above all, a smoother driving experience. With its flexibility, the
transmission avoids the shift-shock fluctuations in torque transmission
experienced with conventional automatic transmission while also maintaining
optimum torque.
Source: MotorBeam
Start your Hyundai with a smart phone by 2014
Hyundai’s Near Field Communication and Blue Link technology to make cars more technologically advance.
You have to just swipe your smart phone at a sensor placed outside driver’s door and the car unlocks. Again by swiping the phone at the on-board touch screen you can start the car which means there will be no key knob. Paring the smart phone with the touch screen you can sync all your contacts and apps along with navigation destinations and streaming audio. With voice recognition features you can shout any commands and the system will respond to it, helping the drivers searching and reaching the destination easily.
Demo - Near Field Communications (NFC)
Next Generation Hyundai i10 to come with a compact sedan version
Hyundai's Next Generation i10 hatch and sedan in the works.
The next generation
Hyundai i10 has already been caught testing with heavy camouflage near Chennai.
The new i10 will be premiered at the Frankfurt Motor Show held in September
2013 and is likely to be launched soon in India. The interesting news is that,
the next generation i10 will also come with a compact sedan version which will
be placed between i10 and i20 hatchbacks.
Hyundai Assan (JV
between Hyundai and Turkey’s Kibar Holding) has confirmed that a compact sedan
will be made using the next generation i10’s platform. So expect the Hyundai
i10 compact sedan to be launched soon after the hatchback.
The highlight of next
generation i10 is the 3 cylinder 1.1L diesel engine. The 1.1L diesel engine is
the scaled down version of 1.4L diesel currently powering the i20 diesel
hatchback. Hyundai might add a turbocharger and bring it in the Hyundai i10
compact sedan. As it is a compact sedan, it will be less than 4000 mm in length,
the trend seen currently in Indian market.
Hyundai is investing $300 million at its Chennai plant to set up a flexible engine plant and new
press shop facility. The new 1.1L diesel engine will be produced here and
exported to Africa and South Eastern markets. Currently Hyundai manufactures
its petrol engine at the Chennai plant and the diesel engines are imported from
South Korea.
Apart from the diesel
engine, the next generation i10 will feature a powerful petrol engine. The 1.0 litre
TCI engine (unveiled at Hyundai’s power train conference in South Korea
last October) produces 105 bhp and 137 Nm and is very likely to be ducked under
new i10’s hood.
Source: IAB
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