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

Fiat India introduces Absolute editions of Punto and Linea

     Fiat India today introduced Absolute editions its cars Punto and Linea. The introduction of Absolute editions marks Fiats celebratory offer to its customers. 

     The Absolute editions are nothing but top end variants of Punto and Linea with customised accessory for no extra cost. Both Punto and Linea Absolute edition comes with a front windshield mounted touchscreen 3D GPS navigator which also acts as a 3G tablet. It is powered by 1GHz processor and runs on Android 2.3 OS. It also has smartphone and multimedia functionality.

Features of Fiat Punto Absolute edition:
Countered splash guards
Grey coloured carpets
Free roadside assistance
Absolute branding on the exterior
Punto branded door sills
Insurance at discounted rate
Exchange bonus

Features of Fiat Linea Absolute edition:
Reverse parking sensor
Countered splash guards
Beige coloured carpets
Chrome strip on the boot
Linea branded door sills
Absolute branding on the exterior
Free roadside assistance
Insurance at discounted rate
Exchange bonus

Press Release:
Speaking on the occasion of launch, Mr Ravi Bhatia, Head of Business Development Fiat India said, “India is an important market for us and this endeavor is an important step for Fiat in that direction. We came out with this celebratory offer keeping the customers sentiments and their needs in mind where they can avail maximum benefits at no extra cost”. He also mentioned about Fiat India’s move to set up 80 more dealerships across India by end of March 2013.

More spy pictures of Maruti Alto 800 surfaces

     We in our earlier post had showed you spy pictures of soon to be launched Maruti Alto 800. Our friend Carblogindia has much more spy pictures of the Alto 800, exterior as well as interiors. From the pictures it is see than Maruti has given an all new dashboard for Alto 800. The fit and finish of the interiors seems to be good, better than the Nano.

Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 Specifications

What Kinds of Trauma Can You Face After An Auto Accident?

It is no doubt that an automobile accident is incredibly traumatizing. When it comes to these accidents, you will probably witness the immediate effects of one of the many different types shortly after the initial collision. By recognizing the traumas that you may be exposed to and seeking the proper help and medical care for them, your wounds can heal much faster and easier than if you were to ignore them or put their care on hold.

For many, it is assumed that physical trauma is the only one to occur. However, this is far from the truth. For physical injuries, you may need to visit a site similar to injuryclaim.co.uk in order to find a lawyer that can help you out. These lawyers can also help you to seek compensation for the other types of trauma that you may suffer from, so be sure to note everything that goes wrong following an accident.

The Psychological Effects

Mentally, an accident can be highly traumatizing. This is especially true when accidents involve fatalities or are very serious; such as when an injured individual was lucky to survive. This can harm a person very badly psychologically, and could even cause them life-long damage. This trauma can oftentimes never be completely “fixed”. If you have never been to a psychiatrist, they will usually use psychotherapy in the form of communication and medical drugs. Sometimes, rehabilitation or hospitalization can become necessary. While this is usually for the worst cases, it does not mean that a less serious wreck cannot harm someone mentally or emotionally. In either case, personal injury lawyers can help you to gain the money needed to see a psychologist for treatment.

Physical Injury Trauma

As you already know, physical trauma is very common in automotive collisions. Physical trauma occurs with nearly any type of accident, from these to workplace accidents. If you become hurt in any sort of accident, your first move would be to seek medical help. After you have received care for your injuries, you can then pursue a compensation claim. There are so many different ways that you can become hurt in an accident, that it would be hard to outline them here. If the accident was not your fault, a claim will generally be very successful. 

Feeling the Pangs of Financial Trauma

When injured, you can become unable to work. This is truly debilitating; especially if you are currently supporting a family and are the sole provider. Injuries will also incur an assortment of medical bills, and an automotive accident could leave you without a vehicle. All of these different financial problems can really leave you in a hole, and could even lead you into debt. You should make sure that you seek any and all compensation possible in order to bring you out of this financial nightmare should it occur.


This post is brought to you by first4lawyers accident at work specialists. 

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

All new Maruti Alto 800 spied again, to come with SRS airbags and CNG variant

     The Maruti’s next generation Alto 800, which will replace the legendary 800 and Alto has been spied again, now without any camouflage. This means the launch is around the corner, probably by Diwali.

     What is more interesting is the SRS airbag in the new Alto 800. Maruti is planning to price the car under Rs. 2 lakh and with a car with airbag at such price will certainly cause flutter in the market. Of course the airbag fitted car will be price on the higher side as it is likely to come in the top end variant. Even then if the top end Maruti Alto 800 is priced at Rs. 3 lakh, it will be first car in its class to have airbags.

     The other interesting thing is the CNG variant of the car. You can clearly see CNG sticker in the picture above which means a CNG variant will be available right from the launch.

     The interior pictures of Alto 800 have been spied too which look better than the current car. Round A/C knobs and power windows incorporated in central console are the main highlights. You can also see space for newspaper holding the in the dashboard at passenger side. The A/C vents in the centre are designed nicely and the lateral ones are round in shape.

     The new Alto 800 might not win your heart from its looks. You can see many cars merged into one, that’s what you feel the designers of Maruti have done with this car. Though not pretty, the Alto 800 looks decent like its preceder and with its price will give tough time for Tata Nano.

Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 Specifications