Mitsubishi launched Pajero Sport automatic, priced at Rs. 23.55 lakh

        Japanese car manufacturer has launched automatic variant of its popular SUV Pajero Sport in Inida. The Pajero Sport automatic is priced at Rs. 23.55 lakh Ex-showroom, New Delhi.

        Mitsubishi Pajero Sport automatic is available in only 4x2 variant only. It is positioned below the top of the line 4x4 variant. The automatic Pajero Sport gets chrome grill finishing and redesigned bumper as exterior changes. Interiors gets some changes in the form of automatic climate control, reverse parking camera and an infotainment system.

        Under the hood is the same 2.5L 4 cylinder turbo diesel engine that pumps out 175 bhp of power and 35.7 Kg of torque. Power is transmitted to rear wheels by 5 speed automatic transmission which can be controlled by paddle shifters behind the steering wheel.

        Mitsubishi is working on a new platform for its global SUV based on it Triton pickup truck which is expected to replace Pajero Sport. In India Pajero Sport competes with Toyota Fortuner and Hyundai Santa Fe in a price sensitive market. 

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Renault duster discount price 2014

        Renault has slashed prices of Duster SUV, probable to clear 2014 manufactured models. The price slash holds for the AWD Duster also which was launched barely 2 months back.

        Renault Duster RXL which was sold at Rs. 9.69 lakh is now available at Rs. 9.29 lakh, a cool Rs. 50,000 discount. You get Rs. 60,000 discount on Duster RxL AWD variant which is now sold at Rs. 11.29 compared to earlier price tag of Rs. 11.89 lakh (Prices Ex-showroom, New Delhi).

        The initial response received by Duster seems to have gone because of launch of Nissan Terrano. Terrano with its better looks has eaten up Duster sales and Renault is striving hard to maintain sales figures of Duster. Renault says the price slash is for limited period, but we believe it will be effective till this year end. 

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All new Maruti Alto K10 launched in India, comes with AMT

          Maruti Suzuki has launched the all new Alto K10 with a starting price of Rs. 3.06 lakh Ex-showroom, New Delhi. The new Alto K10 is based on the Alto 800 which was launched in 2012. The new Alto K10 comes with many mechanical and cosmetic changes.

          The new Alto K10 is powered by a 988cc, 3 cylinder K10 petrol engine which produces 67 Bhp of power and 9.1 Kg of torque. This is the same engine which powered the earlier Alto K10 which has been tweaked now to improve power and fuel efficiency.

          The most important new of the new Alto K10 is it will come in two transmission options. Apart from the standard 5 speed manual gearbox, the car gets AMT which makes Alto K10 the cheapest automatic car in the country. However, AMT variant come with a higher premium than the manual one.

          Though built on the Alto 800 platform, K10 gets a new grill with chrome outline, new head lamps, new front and rear bumper and new taillights. In the interior there is new two-tone dashboard with new centre console and audio system.

          Top of the line variant will get features such as diver airbag, front fog lamps and remote central locking. 

New Maruti Alto K10 Price in Delhi

New Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 LX Price in Delhi - Rs 3.06 lakh

New Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 LXi Price in Delhi - Rs 3.22 lakh

New Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 VXi Price in Delhi - Rs 3.38 lakh

New Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 VXi (O) Price in Delhi - Rs 3.57 lakh

New Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 VXI (Automatic) Price in Delhi - Rs 3.80 lakh

New Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 (CNG) LXI Price in Delhi - Rs 3.82 lakh

All prices Ex-showroom at the time of launch. Prices may change.

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Next Generation Ford Endeavour will be unveiled soon

        Ford has been working on next generation Endeavour for quite some time and some spy photos of the vehicle testing in Thailand has been published on the net. The latest news is that the new Endeavour will be unveiled on 14^th of November 2014 and by next year the vehicle is expected to be launched in India as well.

        The next generation Ford Endeavour get a tough look styling as usual. The front grill reminds us of the Ecosport, giving the vehicle a robust look which has been the DNA of all Ford vehicles. The big wheel arches and massive tyres give more upright stance to the SUV.

        Ford will use the same body-on-frame build and a seven seat layout on the new Endeavour. It will get two engine options of 2.2L and 3.0 liter with 2 and 4 wheel drive power trains.

        Inside the cabin are more sqarish design reminding us of the Range Rovers. The new Endeavour ‘s 2 and 4 wheel drive system will be controlled by a button on the dash board. Apart from regular features, the new Endeavour will get Ford Sync system seen first in India on the Ecosport.

        Ford has seen good success with the Ecosport and will like to carry on with it in the Endeavour as well. Though Endeavour has been a successful SUV in other parts of the world, it has not been able to fight against the likes of Toyota Fortuner. With modern styling and better fuel efficiency, the new Endeavour should do some good to Ford in India.

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Fiat Avventura launched in India

          Fiat has launched Punto Evo based mini SUV named Avventure with a starting price of Rs. 5.99.064 ex-showroom, New Delhi. Fiat Avventura is available in 2 petrol (Active, Dynamic) and 3 diesel (Active, Dynamic and Emotion) options.

          The Avventura seems to have increase in length, width and height because of skid guards, side body cladding, roof rails and tailgate mounted spare wheel. Though the interior is carried from the Punto Evo, features such as soft-touch dashboard, an inclinometer and a compass makes it different that its cousin.

          Powering the Avventura are the same petrol and diesel motors of Punto Evo - the 1.4-liter petrol engine produces 88.73 bhp at 6,000 rpm and 115 Nm of torque at 4,500 rpm, and the 1.3-liter diesel makes 91.6 bhp at 4,000 rpm and 209 Nm of torque at 2,000 rpm. Both come with a 5-speed manual transmission.

Fiat Avventura Prices (All prices are ex-Showroom, New Delhi)

1. Fiat Avventura 1.4 P Active – Rs. 5.99 lakhs
2. Fiat Avventura 1.4 P Dynamic – Rs. 7.05 lakhs
3. Fiat Avventura 1.3 D Active – Rs. 6.89 lakhs
4. Fiat Avventura 1.3 D Dynamic – Rs. 7.65 lakhs
5. Fiat Avventura 1.3 D Emotion – Rs. 8.17 lakhs

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Skoda Yeti facelift launched in India

        Skoda today launched the Yeti facelift in India priced at Rs. 18.62 lakh for 4x2 and Rs. 20.14 lakh for 4x4 variant (Both prices ex-showroom, Mumbai). The Yeti facelift comes with some exterior changes and added equipment as well. The Yeti facelift will be available only in top-of-the line Elegance trim in both 4x2 and 4x4 variants.

        The Yeti facelift now matches with Skoda’s new design language. Changes in the new Yeti are – new front and rear bumpers, bi-xenon headlamps, LED tail-lamps, new housing for the wing mirrors, new alloys and colour options for the roof. Like all the Skodas, Yeti too now gets a new 3 spoke steering wheel.

        Additional features include keyless go, electronically adjustable driver's seat with memory function, telephony controls on the steering, electrically foldable wing mirrors and Bluetooth connectivity on the audio system. On the safety front, the Skoda Yeti gets cruise control, ABS, EBD, brake assist, tyre pressure monitors, ESP and hill-hold.

        There is no change under the hood. The 2.0 Litre TDI engine is retained from the old model. The engine generates two power outputs of 109 Bhp & 138 Bhp in 4x2 and 4x4 variants respectively coupled with 5 & 6 speed manual transmission.

Skoda Yeti facelift prices (ex-showroom, New Delhi):

Skoda Yeti Elegance 4X2 - Rs. 18,99,000
Skoda Yeti Elegance 4X4 - Rs. 20,53,600

Skoda Yeti facelift features:

DESIGN	Elegance
Wheels
Alloy wheels 16inch, Dolomite (2x4), Tyres 215/60 R16	•
Alloy wheels 16inch, Forest (4x4), Tyres 215/60 R16	•
Steel temporary spare wheel 16inch, Tyre 195/60 R16	•
Chrome Package
Chrome surround for radiator grille	•
Chrome trim on controls for infotainment system and air conditioning	•
Chrome trim on steering wheel, gear-shift selector, interior door handles, air conditioning duct sliders, locking button of hand-brake	•
Chrome ring on instrument cluster dials	•
Side Mouldings with Chrome inserts	•
Interior Decor and Colours
Boreal wood design decor on front dashboard and centre console	•
Gobi Sand interior with dual-tone front padded dashboard, centre console and door panels	•
Exterior Colour Coding
Front and rear bumper brush guards, silver colour	•
Roof rails, middle part in silver colour	•
External mirrors in silver colour	•
Door handle in body colour	•
Bi-Color roof, painted (black/white/silver)	•
More
Turn indicator in external mirrors	•
SAFETY
Illumination
Bi-Xenon headlights w/ dynamic levelling and rectractable washers	•
LED daytime running lights	•
LED taillamps	•
Front fog lights	•
Corner function with front fog lights	•
Warning lights on front doors	•
Rear fog light	•
Visibility
Automatically dimming interior rear view mirror	•
Automatically dimming external rear view mirror (driver side)	•
External mirror defogger with timer	•
Rear windscreen defogger with timer	•
Rear windscreen washer and wiper	•
Braking
HHC (Hill Hold Control)	•
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	•
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)	•
HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assistant)	•
MBA (Mechanical Brake Assistant) (for 4x2)	•
Traction
ASR (Anti Slip Regulation)	•
TCS (Traction Control System)	•
EDL (Electronic Differential Lock)	•
DSR (Direct Steering Recommendation)
Stability
ESP (Electronic Stability Programme)	•
Stability
TPM (Tyre Pressure Monitoring)	•
Off-Road Assistant
Hill descent control	•
Drive-off assistant	•
Park Distance Control
Parktronic sensors/speaker at rear	•
Parktronic sensors/speaker at front	•
Parktronic display on central infotainment system	•
Airbags
Dual front airbags	•
Side airbags at front	•
Curtain airbags at front and rear	•
Occupant Restraint
Occupant detection system for front passenger seat with seatbelt warning light	•
Driver seatbelt warning light	•
Seatbelt pre-tensioners for front seats	•
Height adjustable three-point seatbelts at front	•
Three three-point seatbelts at rear	•
Height adjustable head restraints at front	•
Three height adjustable head restraints at rear	•
Two Isofix child-seat preparations on outer rear seats	•
Undercarriage Protection
Cover for the engine and transmission	•
Underbody protective cover	•
Protection for the rear suspension arms	•
More
Acoustic warning signal for overrun speed	•
Fuel supply cut-off in a crash	•
Side door protective strips in Alu-optic	•
Door-open indicator	•
Dual-tone warning horn	•
Child-proof rear window and door locking	•
High level third brake light	•
Emergency triangle in the luggage compartment	•
SECURITY
Electronic Theft Deterrence
Engine immobiliser with floating code system	•
Security code for central infotainment system	•
Remote Operation
Remote control with foldable key, two	•
Remote control locking and unlocking of doors and boot lid	•
Remote control opening and closing of windows	•
KESSY - keyless entry, start and exit system with engine start/stop button	•
COMFORT
Seats
Height adjustment for driver and front passenger seats	•
12 way electrically Adjustable driver seat with 3 programmable memory functions	•
Lumbar support adjustment for driver and front passenger seats	•
Front centre armrest, adjustable for length and height	•
Rear seat centre armrest	•
Entertainment
SKODA audio player with touchscreen controls	•
6.5inch LCD TFT colour display	•
Integrated six-CD changer	•
Eight speakers	•
Audio controls on steering wheel (MultiFunctional steering wheel)	•
SD/MMC data card reader	•
(MDI) Multimedia Device Interface compatible with USB(std, mini, micro)/AuxIn/iPod	•
Climate Control
Climatronic - automatic air conditioning with electronic regulation of cabin temperature	•
Dual-zone Climatronic	•
Adjustable rear air conditioning vents on rear centre console	•
Rear air conditioning vents under front seats	•
Dual Climatronic display	•
Automatic air circulation, including AQS (Air Quality Sensor)	•
Odour filter and pollen filter	•
Upholstery
Leather seat upholstery	•
Leather wrapped steering wheel	•
Leather wrapped gear-shift selector	•
Leather wrapped hand-brake lever	•
External Mirrors
Electrically adjustable/foldable external mirrors with memory and boarding spot lamps	•
Windows
Front and rear electrically adjustable windows	•
One-touch operation	•
Bounce-back system	•
Tinted windows	•
More
Height adjustable steering wheel	•
Length adjustable steering wheel	•
Alu-look pedal covers with rubber anti-slip inserts	•
Textile floor mats	•
CONVENIENCE
VarioFlex
Removable rear seats	•
Adjustment for rear seat backrest inclination	•
Length and lateral adjustment for rear outer seats	•
Telephone Pre-Installation
GSM telephone preparation with Bluetooth®	•
Telephone controls on MuFu steering wheel	•
Bluetooth® audio streaming	•
Information Display
Central infotainment system	•
Multi function display (MFD) of Travelling time, Distance travelled, Average speed, Immediate consumption, Average consumption, Travel distance before refuelling, Service interval, Outside temperature, Clock	•
MaxiDOT – large pixel display of multi function data and warning messages	•
Gear change recommendation indicator	•
Intensity adjustment of instrument illumination	•
Personal Comfort Settings
Electronic setup for MFD, Convenience, Lights and vision, Time, Winter tyres, Language, Units, Assistant, Alternate speed display, Service interval	•
Electronic Driving Aid
Automatic front wiper system with rain sensor	•
Cruise Control	•
Exterior Illumination
Light Assistant - coming home and leaving home lights	•
Boarding spot lamps	•
Interior Illumination
Reading lamps at the front and rear	•
Illumination of front glovebox	•
Illumination of luggage compartment	•
More
12V power socket in centre console	•
12V power socket in luggage compartment	•
Front sun visors with vanity mirrors	•
Two foldable roof handles, at front and rear	•
Lights-on acoustic signal	•
Rear mud flaps	•
STORAGE
Luggage Compartment
416 litres luggage compartment space	•
1485 litres of total luggage space with rear seats folded forward	•
1665 litres of total luggage space with rear seats removed	•
Four adjustable and foldable baggage hooks on horizontal rails in luggage compartment	•
Four fixed load anchoring points in luggage compartment	•
Rear seat centre armrest with through-loading	•
Three-part split and completely folding rear seats	•
Storage compartments in side panels under luggage compartment floor	•
Table function on rear middle seat	•
Removable rear parcel shelf	•
Passenger Compartment
Storage compartment under the front passenger seat	•
Storage compartment on the top of central dashboard, closed	•
Jumbo box – storage compartment under front centre armrest, with cooling	•
Front glovebox with cooling and illumination	•
Bottle holders in the front and rear doors	•
Cup holders in the front centr console and rear seat centre armrest	•
Storage compartments in the front and rear doors	•
Eyewear (glasses) compartment	•
Storage compartments in the front and rear centre console	•
Storage pockets on the backrest of the front seats	•
More
Roof rails	•
Coat hook on rear roof handles and B pillars	•
Ticket holder on A pillar	•
Retaining strip on front sun visors	•

• - standard equipment

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