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

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Maruti Suzuki launches Limited Edition Alto K10 Knightracer

Maruti Suzuki has launched a limited edition variant of Alto K10 christened as Knightracer to boost the sales of Alto K10 model which has been suffering since the launch of Alto 800. The Alto K10 Knightracer comes with 11 new features and is available on both LXi and VXi trims for just Rs. 13,490 extra cost.

The new features in Alto K10 Knightracer are –

• Rear roof spoiler
• Knightracer body graphics
• New wheel covers
• Body side molding
• Left side ORVM
• New fabric seat covers
• Rear shelf parcel tray
• Steering wheel cover
• JVC mp3 & USB player

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2013 Range Rover launched in India

Land Rover has launched the latest 2013 Range Rover in India priced at Rs. 1.72 lakh ex-showroom New Delhi. The 4th generation Range Rover made its International debut just 2 months ago and considering India as a potential market Land Rover has launched the latest Range Rover here as soon as possible.

Range Rover has been known for its offroad capability with high end luxury which no other manufacturer could match. At the price of around 2 crore you could get a sports car but nothing like an SUV, given the road conditions in India which demand a vehicle which could go anywhere and at the same time give the maximum comfort for its passengers. The top end Range Rover will cost you Rs. 1.79 crore and there is a petrol option also in the offering which commands Rs. 5 lakh more than the top end diesel variant.

The latest Range Rover sheds around 400 Kg of weight which means the beast now goes much faster than its earlier model. Apart from weight loss, the new Range Rover new emits even lesser CO2 than the earlier making it a green friendly vehicle. The performance of the new Range Rover has also been increased which means you have a SUV here which goes like a sports car and yet can take you to places where most of the cars cannot.

The Range Rover is powered by a 4.4 L V8 turbo diesel and 5.0 liter V8 supercharged petrol engines. The 4.4 L V8 turbo diesel produces peak output of 338 Bhp and 700 Nm of torque. The 5.0L V8 petrol produces massive 510 Bhp of power and 625 Nm of torque, enough for your pulse racing. The speed of both variants have been electronically restricted at 240 Kmph. Both the engines have been mated to a 8 speed automatic gearbox which makes you confused to decide weather you want to stay at the wheels or sit at the back.

After all the Land Rover is made for the ultra rich and any common man thinking to buy it have to think twice to even think about the vehicle.

2013 Range Rover Exterior Pictures 

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Honda City CNG launched, adds new AVG grade

After launching Honda Brio Automatic, Honda has yet another launch in its portfolio. This time it is the City sedan which gets a CNG fitment and also a new AVN variant is being added to the existing line up.

The City CNG is basically the ‘V’ model which is CNG kit ready. The CNG kit can be installed at 45 selected Honda dealerships at 28 cities where CNG fuel option is available. Honda has optimised the 1.5L engine for bi-fuel operation and the suspension has been worked as well to accommodate the CNG kit.

The City CNG is available at Rs. 9.54 lakh ex-showroom, New Delhi without the CNG kit. An additional Rs. 50,200 plus installation charges will have to be borne by the customer. The City CNG comes with a 2 year warranty and gets ABS, BA (Brake Assist), Dual SRS Airbags,  pre-tensioner seat belts as standard fitment.

Honda has also added an “Integrative Intelligence” AVN Grade model, available in V variant. This AVN (Audio Visual Navigation) Grade model include features such as Touch Screen, Audio Visual Navigation, Bluetooth, DVD player in addition to CD player, USB/iPod/Aux-in connectivity and Leather upholstery with leather wrapped steering wheel and leather wrapped gear shift knob (in MT).

Press Release:

Mr. Jnaneswar Sen, Sr Vice President, Honda Cars India Ltd. said “Honda City is one of the most successful car brand in the country and certainly the most desirable sedan in its category due to its unmatched values of performance, mileage and overall reliability. We are extremely happy to bring the City with a CNG option for our customers. Adapting the CNG technology is another step to keep low cost of ownership for our customers and will add to the appeal of the car, as it will not only be cheaper to run and maintain but also eco-friendly.”

Honda City now has 10 models in its line-up -

City Corporate

Honda City E

Honda City S MT

Honda City S AT

Honda City V MT

Honda City V AT

Honda City V (Leather with sunroof) MT/AT

Honda City V (AVN) MT (New)

Honda City V (AVN) AT (New)

Honda City V MT CNG (New)

Source: MotorBash

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Mahindra launches SsangYong Rexton in Inida, priced at Rs. 17.75 lakh

Mahindra today launched SsangYong Rexton in India. The Rexton is priced at Rs. 17.67 lakh for manual variant and the automatic one is priced couple of lakhs more. The Rexton will be manufactured in South Korea and assembled at Mahindra’s Chakan plant.

The Rexton is poered by a 5 cylinder 2.7 liter turbo diesel engine sourced from Mercedes and will be offered with 5 speed manual and 5 speed automatic transmission. The engine has been tuned as required for manual and automatic gearbox to give different power outputs. The manual gearbox vehicle has 162 Bhp of power and 34.7 Kg of torque where as the Automatic one has 184 Bhp of power and 42 Kgm of torque.

The Rexton comes in tow variants RX5 and RX7. The vehicle delivers fuel economy of 12.4 Kmpl (Manual) and 11.18 Kmpl (A/T) (ARAI certified). In India, Rexton competes with Toyota Fortuner, Hyundai Santa Fe and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport. 

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Honda Brio Automatic launched, priced at Rs. 5.74 lakh

Honda today launched the Automatic variant of its small car Brio. The Brio Automatic is priced at Rs. 5.74 for S(O) A/T and Rs. 5.99 lakh for V A/T (both prices ex-showroom, New Delhi). The Brio AT is available in S(Optional) and V trim levels. Along with A/T variant, Honda has added a EX trim level to the existing line up.

Honda Brio Automatic bears a 5 speed automatic transmission currently doing duty on the Honda City. The Brio A/T competes with Hyundai i10 A/T and Maruti A Star A/T in Indian car market. 

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Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 launched in India at Rs. 2.44 lakh

Maruti Suzuki today launched the much hyped small car ‘Alto 800’ in New Delhi. The Alto 800 prices starts from Rs. 2.44 lakh for STD variant going up to Rs. 3,56,000/- for LXI CNG variant (all prices ex-showroom, New Delhi). The Alto 800 will not replace the existing Alto and Alto K10, instead will sell along with them. The Alto 800 indeed replaces the Maruti 800 which has been a highly successful car in automotive history.

Maruti has worked on the engine for the new Alto 800 to give better fuel efficiency, torque and power. The car is 15 mm wider and taller than the Alto, as a result of which headroom and legroom is quiet good now. However the car’s length has been reduced by 20mm because of better engine packaging. The suspension has been tweaked for a better ride.

Other than that, there are no changes to Alto 800 on paper. The ground clearance is 160 mm, as of the Alto and so do the engine capacity which is 3 cylinder 796 cc. The einge is coupled to the same Alto’s 5 speed gearbox. The car returns fuel efficiency of 22.74 Kmpl for petrol and 30.46 Km per Kg of CNG (ARAI figures).

Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 Prices (All prices ex-showroom, New Delhi):

		Metallic	Non Metallic
Maruti Alto 800 STD	:	Rs. 2,44,000/-	Rs. 2,40,776/-
MARUTI Alto 800 STD CNG	:	Rs. 3,19,000/-	Rs. 3,15,776/-
Maruti Alto 800 LX	:	Rs. 2,76,500/-	Rs. 2,73,276/-
Maruti Alto 800 LX CNG	:	Rs. 3,37,000/-	Rs. 3,33,776/-
Maruti Alto 800 LXI	:	Rs. 2,99,000/-	Rs. 2,95,776/-
Maruti Alto 800 LXI (AIRBAG)	:	Rs. 3,14,000/-	Rs. 3,10,776/-
Maruti Alto 800 LXI CNG	:	Rs. 3,56,000/-	Rs. 3,52,776/-

Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 available colours:

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Ford Figo facelift launched at Rs. 3.85 lakh

Ford India has launched the Figo facelift priced at Rs. 3.85 lakh for base petrol and Rs. 4.81 lakh for the base diesel variant. The facelift include redesigned front bumper, slight changes in headlamp and tail lamp cluster. The Figo facelift is not just cosmetic changes to the exterior. There are host of new features added to the car.

New features added to Ford Figo:

Bluetooth and iPod connectivity.

New fabrics and seat design.

New ‘Reviera Blue’ instrument panel colour.

New colours – ‘Bright Yellow’ and ‘Kinetic Blue’ added.

Double Bulb weather strips on the door.

Redesigned head rests on the front seats.

New alloy wheels carried over from Fiesta.

Ford has also worked on the gearshift which is now smother and takes less effort to change gears. The front seats lumbar support has also been improved. 

New Ford Figo Petrol Prices (All prices ex-showroom Delhi):

New Ford Figo 1.2L Duratec LXI: Rs. 3,84,999/-

New Ford Figo 1.2L Duratec EXI: Rs. 4,22,999/-

New Ford Figo 1.2L Duratec ZXI: Rs. 4,52,999/-

New Ford Figo 1.2L Duratec Titanium: Rs. 5,01,999/-

New Ford Figo Diesel Prices (All prices ex-showroom Delhi):

New Ford Figo 1.4L Duratorq LXI: Rs. 4,81,999/-

New Ford Figo 1.4L Duratorq  EXI: Rs. 5,20,999/-

New Ford Figo 1.4L Duratorq ZXI: Rs. 5,50,999 /-

New Ford Figo 1.4L Duratorq Titanium: Rs. 5,99,999/-

New Ford Figo Colors:

1.       Sea Grey

2.       Diamond White

3.       Colorado Red

4.       Bright Yellow (New)

5.       Kinetic Blue (New)

6.       Panther Black

7.       Moondust Silver

8.       Chill Metallic

9.       Diamond White

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Toyota introduces Limited Edition Corolla Altis

Off late Toyota has been launching limited edition of its vehicles in India. The latest limited edition from Toyota is Corolla Altis limited edition. To remind our readers, Toyota earlier launched a limited edition Corolla Altis named Aero. Last month Toyota launched Aero edition of its MPV Innova. 

As most of the manufacturers launch limited edition of top end models, Toyota this time has done other way round. The limited edition of Corolla Altis is available in base Petrol and Diesel variants. The Corolla Altis limited edition gets following additional features -

New distinctive grill
Reprofiled rear combination lamps
Mildly modified rear bumper
Limited Edition badge
5.8 inch touchscreen audio system with Bluetooth connectivity
New four spoke steering wheel
Key less entry

All this features adds essence to the otherwise bare base petrol and diesel variants of Toyota Corolla Altis. The limited edition Corolla Altis marks 10 years anniversary of Corolla in India.

Distinctive Grill

Dashboard – Touchscreen and 4 spoke steering wheel

The new limited edition Toyota Corolla Altis is priced at Rs. 11.45 lakh for base petrol and Rs. 12.84 lakh for base diesel variant respectively (all prices ex-showroom, Mumbai).

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Mercedes Benz launches C Class and E Class Sports Editions

Mercedes Benz today launched Sports Editions of its C Class 220 CDI and E Class 220 CDI sedan in India. The C & E Class Sports Edition was launched by Mr. Peter Honegg & Mr. Debashis Mitra of Mercedes Benz India.

Mercedes C Class has been a successful car for the company in India. As of now Mercedes has sold over 16,000 C Class cars and since the average age of luxury car buyers is coming down in India the number will go up fast in the future. The E Class has set a benchmark for luxury in its segment and Sports Editions of C & E Class will attract young customers as they look attractive with dynamic lines and new trims.

Mercedes Benz C Class Sports Edition features:

AMG Body Styling with front and rear bumper aprons and side skirts.

17 inch 5 twin spoke light Alloy Wheels.

Black painted roof with a SPORT badge.

Halogen lamp and fog lamps (available in Polar White body colour).

Artico upholstery with a Black piano lacquer time.

Mirror package, Electric seats and THERMATIC automatic climate control.

Audio 20 with single CD player, USB, Aux in and Bluetooth connectivity.

PRE–SAFE, NECK Pro, Tire pressure loss warning system.

6 Airbags, Antilock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Stability Program (ESP®), Acceleration Skid Control (ASR) and Brake Assist.

7G TRONIC automatic transmission, 4 cylinder 2143 cc engine with power output of 170 hp @ 3000-4200 rpm and torque of 400 nm @ 1400-2800 rpm.

fuel saving technology like ECO START STOP, Agility Control Suspension and Cruise control.

Mercedes Benz E Class Sports Edition features:

AMG Body Styling with front and rear bumper aprons and sports side skirts.

New 18 inches 5 spoke light Alloy Wheels.

Black painted roof and a SPORT badge .

The E-Class Sport Edition will be available in Polar White

Mirror package and THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control

Artico upholstery and burr walnut wood trim.

Halogen lamps, LED Day time driving light and Direct Control Suspension.

Audio 20 with single CD player, USB, Aux in and Bluetooth Connectivity.

PRE – SAFE, NECK Pro, Attention Assist and Tyre Pressure Loss warning system.

6 Airbags, Antilock Braking System, Brake Assist, and Electronic Stability Programme with Acceleration Skid Control (ASR).

7G TRONIC automatic transmission, 4 cylinder 2143 cc engine with power output of 170hp@3000-4200 rpm and torque of 400 nm @ 1400-2800 rpm.

The C Class and E Class Sports Editions are priced at Rs. 29.9 lakh and Rs. 39.9 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi) respectively.

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Tata Motors introduces Indica eV2 refresh with reduced price

     Tata Motors has introduced refreshed Indica eV2 with some cosmetic changes and upgrades. The refreshed Indica eV2 gets new headlamps, bumper and grill carried over from the Indigo eV2. The upgrades include a rear spoiler, sporty alloy wheels and body decals. Tata Motors has slashed the prices of the new eV2 as token of discount this festive season. The new Indica eV2 is now priced between Rs. 4,01,162 and Rs. 4,87,619 (Ex-showroom, Delhi).

     There is no change in the mechanicals and is powered by the same reworked 1396cc CRDi engine delivering power of 70 Ps @ 4000 rpm and torque of 140 Nm @ 1800-3000 rpm. The company has worked on improving the gear rations, started motor protection and 10 Kg body weight reduction making it the most fuel efficient car with 25 Kmpl. Addition of Keyless entry, Bluetooth enabled music system and USB port helps increase the Indica’s user experience.

     The new Indica eV2 is available in three variants – LE, LS and LX. Two new colours – Spicy Red and Sea Blue has been added to the existing colours - Neo Orange, Jet Silver and Mint White. The Indica eV2 can be booked for a down payment of Rs. 50,000. It comes with a warranty of 24 months or 75,000 km (whichever comes first).

New Tata Indica eV2 TV Commercial

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Toyota launches Innova Aero Edition

     Feeling the heat from its competitors, Toyota today launched a special edition of Innova MUV called ‘Aero Edition’. To remind you, couple of days back Nissan launched its Evalia MPV which is competitively price and surely going to eat Innova’s market share. The special Aero Edition comes with cosmetic upgrades and two new colour shades - Super White & Silver Mica Metallic.

     This is the second special edition of Innova by Toyota. Toyota earlier last year had launched a special edition of Innova named ‘Crysta’. The ‘Aero Edition’ is based on Innova GX which is available in both Euro 2 and 3 versions. Toyota recently launched an Aero edition of its Corolla Altis sedan. 

     The Cosmetic upgrades in ‘Aero Edition’ includes - body coloured side skirt, roof spoiler, dual tone front lip-spoiler and a rear bumper spoiler. The Innova Aero Edition is priced at Rs. 12.30 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi).

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Nissan Evalia launched in India, priced at Rs.8.49 Lakh

Japanese auto major Nissan has launch Evalia MPV in India with price ranging from Rs. 8.49 lakh for the base XE variant and going up to Rs. 9.99 lakh for the top end XV variant (prices ex-showroom, New Delhi). The Evalia comes in 4 variants – XE, XE+,XL and XV.

Nissan Evalia Prices (ex-showroom, New Delhi)

Nissan Evalia XE - Rs.8.49 lakh

Nissan Evalia XE+ - Rs. 8.92 lakh

Nissan Evalia XL - Rs. 9.49 lakh

Nissan Evalia XV - Rs. 9.99 lakh

     The Evalia is powered by Renault sourced 1.5 L dCi diesel engine producing 84 Bhp of power and 20.4 Kgm of torque, mated to a 5 speed manual gear box. It delivers fuel efficiency of 19.3 Kmpl as per ARAI. Nissan keeping the safety features first, ABS and EBD are standard on all variants.

     The Evalia is built on Nissan’s NV200 platform. It has 7 seats in three row configuration and two sliding doors like the famous Maruti Van. Nissan doesnot want to call the Evalia a MPV, instead refers its as n a ‘Urban Utility Class Vehicle’ (UUCV). Is that a new segment in the making, we will have to wait and see.

     The Evalia will compete with Toyota Innova, Mahindra Xylo and the latest entrant Maruti Ertiga. Having priced close to Ertiga, the Evalia has an advantage over its competitors. Nissan aims at family car buyers but we feel it will certainly end up in the fleet operator segment.

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Mahindra Quanto launched in India at Rs. 5.82 lakh

     Mahindra today launched the much awaited mini Xylo aka ‘Quanto’ in India with prices starting from Rs. 5.82 lakh all the way going up to Rs. 7.36 lakh  for the top end model (Prices ex-showroom, Mumbai). 

     The Quanto name is derived from the word ‘Quantum’ which means more, and Mahindra in case of Quanto wants to tell its customers that the vehicle has more power, more space and more fun to drive features. 

     The Mahindra Quanto is powered by a 1493cc 3 cylinder CRDi engine that produces 100 Bhp of power @ 3750 rpm and 240 Nm of torque @ 1600-2300 rpm. The engine is both BS3 and BS4 complaint and has twin turbocharger, making it the smallest engine to have twin turbos. The engine delivers 17.21 kmpl, according to ARAI certification.

     The Quanto comes in four variants – C2, C4, C6 and C8. The C6 and C8 variants get ABS and DDAS features (Digital Driver Assist System) while the top end model is equipped with dual front airbags. Mahindra has incorporated Hybrid technology, which lowers fuel consumption by 5% in all the variants.

     The Quanto has turning radius of 5.4 m and ground clearance of 180 mm. It comes in 5+2 seating configuration with the last two seats facing each other. It is available in 6 colours - Black, Brown, Silver, Beige, Red and White. The Quanto bridges the gap between a hatchback and a SUV and aims to woe young customers.

     The Quanto shares its platform with Xylo and Genio and because of platform sharing only Rs. 100 crores has been spent on its development. Mahindra plans to take the Quanto to European markets next year. 

Mahindra Quanto Prices (ex-showroom, Mumbai): 

Mahindra Quanto C2 – 5.82 lakhs

Mahindra Quanto C4 – 6.35 lakhs

Mahindra Quanto C6 – 6.86 lakhs

Mahindra Quanto C8 – 7.36 lakhs

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Mercedes Benz B Class launched in India at Rs. 21.49 lakh

     Mercedes Benz today launched B Class hatchback in India in two variants – B100 and B180 Sports. The B100 and B180 Sports are priced at Rs. 21.49 lakh and Rs. 24.87 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai) repectively. The B Class is available in only petrol option with 1.6 Liter engine powering the car. The Merc B Class engine produces 120 Bhp of power and 200 Nm of torque.

The Mercedes Benz B Class has following features:
7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission with paddle shifters
Acceleration skid control
Easy vario seats
1500L boot space
Mini spare wheel, and no run flats
5.8 LCD display with the ability of Bluetooth streaming
Attention assist, 7 airbags, hill start assist & eco start-stop
14.8 kmpl ARAI certified mileage
Bi-xenon headlights
Panoramic sun roof
Adaptive brake lights

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ICML launches tweaked Rhino MUV as Extreme

     International Cars and Motors Ltd, a subsidiary of Sonalika Group has relaunched its Rhino SUV as Extreme with minor tweaks. The Extreme MUV gets a tweaked engine and a cosmetic make over. The company showcased the Extreme MPV at the Auto Expo earlier this year. The Extreme MPV launch at present will be only in South India which will be extended later to North India and further in all over the country.

     The Extreme MPV comes with two engine options – DI and CRDFi, and different seating options ranging from 7 to 10 seater. The 7 seater variant comes with luxury features and is aimed at private buyers.

     ICML has over 100 dealership network across the country. The company is working on other models including a smaller vehicle for Indian market. Great Wall Haval 5 is one vehicle in the ICML portfolio which might come soon on the roads. 

ICML Extreme Specifications Sheet

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Renault Scala launched in India

     Renault has officially launched its Scala sedan in India priced between Rs. 6.99 lakh to Rs. 9.57 lakh. The Renault Scala is basically the same Nissan Sunny but with some changes in the front and rear. The Scala is available in two petrol – RxE, RxL and two diesel – RxL, RxZ variants.

     We in our earlier post had showed pictures of Renault Scala due for the photo shoot. As we see from the picture the Scala has more dynamic front end with the Bulgarian beard type grill. The rear has been redesigned smartly to make the car look like a premium sedan. There are no changes in the interior except for the logo on the steering wheel.

     Renault Scala is powered by a 1.5L petol and 1.5L diesel engine. The 1.5L petrol motor (codename: XH2) generates power of 99 Ps @ 6000 rpm and torqe of 134 Nm @ 4000 rpm. The diesel sibling (codenamed: K9K) has a power of 86 Ps @ 3750 rpm and torqe of 200 Nm @ 2000 rpm.

     The Renault Scala promises to give promises to give value for money for its customers. The fuel efficiency of the diesel variant is class leading with over 23 Kmpl. Renault has priced the Scala above the Nissan Sunny as that is the way the two partners have deciced to price their vehicle be it Micra or Sunny. The Renault Scala is available in 6 different colour shades - Solid Black, Metallic Red, Flipped Grey, Pearl White, Metallic Silver, Metallic Blue.

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Maruti launches Limited Edition Wagon R Pro

     Maruti Suzuki has launched yet another Limited Edition car in the form of Wagon R Pro. The Limited Edition Wagon R Pro comes loaded with 13 accessories and is priced at Rs. 4.50 lakh On-road New Delhi. This is a smart way from Maruti to push Wagon R sales which has been hit by the high petrol price.

     
     The Wagon R Pro is basically the Wagon R LXi with 13 accessories added. The added accessories on the Wagon R Pro are Double din stereo with USB connectivity, Floor mats, Rear spoiler, Car perfume, Bumper protection rubber strips, Wheel covers, Side moulding, 4 Speakers, Body graphics, Seat covers, Security system, Steering wheel cover and Spoiler paint.

     The accessories are worth Rs. 30,000. Maruti is also offereing a 32 inch Sony Bravia LCD television worth Rs. 22,000 free to all Wagon R buyers. Customers can avail cash discount if they do not wish to go for the TV. An additional cash discount of Rs. 11,000 is also available on the Wagon R. This makes the effective price of the Wagon R to Rs. 4.17 lakh (On-Road, New Delhi).

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New Toyota Camry launched in India, priced at Rs. 23. 8 Lakhs

     Toyota Kirloskar Motor Ltd. today launched the 7th Generation Camry in India priced at Rs. 23.8 lakh ex-showroom, New Delhi. The new Camry was spied some days ago while undergoing test run on Bangalore roads.

     Unlike the last generation Camry, the 7th Generation Camry will be assembled in India. The rupee depreciation and duty increase prometed Toyota to assemble the car in India. Toyota’s Bidadi plant becomes the 10th plant to manufacture the legendary Camry.

     The Camry has been a highly successful vehicle for Toyota. The Camry was first launched in Japan way back in 1982 and made its Indian debut in 2002. Since then 6500 units of Camry has hit Indian roads. Worldwide over 14 million Camrys has been sold and along with Corolla, Camry constitutes 60% of total Toyota sales.

     The major makets for Camry is the US and Middle East followed by Japan and Australia. However, the Camry could not make good sales in India, thanks to its high price. With the price of around Rs. 30 lakh, Camry lost its pace to Mercedes C Class, BMW 3 Series and Audi A4. Indian customers preferred German luxury brands rather than bland and bulky looking Camry. But things might change now as the Camry is assembled in India and hence will cost less compared to the previous model.

     The new Camry is powered by a new 2.5 liter petrol engine which produces 181 Ps @ 6000 rpm of power and 233 Nm @4100 rpm of torque. The engine is mated to a 6 Speed Automatic gearbox (Sequential shift). The new engine is more powerful and fuel efficient than the old 2.4L petrol engine. Currenty Toyota has no plans to launch a diesel powered Camry in India.

     The Camry is offered in 4 colour shades - Beige metallic, Attitude black, White pearl crystal shine and Silver metallic. Test drives and booking for the car begin from today at all Toyota dealerships.

New Toyota Camry Specifications & Features

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Honda introduces automatic variant of City S

     Honda has introduced a 5 speed automatic transmission variant of City S priced at Rs. 9,09,0000/- ex-showroom, New Delhi. Earlier the automatic variant was available in only V variant with paddle shifters.

     Honda in order to regain the lost battle is trying hard to woe customers who like to drive an automatic car and do not mind spending extra pinch of petrol for a comfortable ride. With the city traffic choking with cars moving inch by inch, an automatic variant is a boon for the customers.

     Honda is also planning to launch a diesel City in the near future. Its Brio diesel has been spied many times during the test runs and it is likely that by this Diwali we will all be able to see a diesel powered first car from Honda in Inida.

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