Rocktan crossover is likely to take on Toyota Urban Cruiser and Nissan Juke in the International markets.
Volkswagen Rocktan SUV to be built on SX4 platform
Ever since VW bought 20% stake in Suzuki, lot of knowledge about cars have been in exchange between the two companies. The first vehicle to be produced from the partnership will be VW Rocktan SUV which will be based on SX4 platform.
Rocktan crossover SUV will be positioned between CrossPolo and Tiguan and is likely to be launched in India. It is expected to be priced around Rs. 12 lakh. Powering the Rocktan will be a 1.4L petrol motor and a 2.0L oil burner.
Rocktan crossover is likely to take on Toyota Urban Cruiser and Nissan Juke in the International markets.
Rocktan crossover is likely to take on Toyota Urban Cruiser and Nissan Juke in the International markets.
Skoda Yeti to be launched in India soon
The much awaited premium SUV from Skoda Auto - 'Yeti' will on Indian roads soon. The vehicle is in final stages of testing and will be launched in couple of months. Our reader Dr Mohan Kumar got a chance to capture some spy pictures of Yeti being tested near the Bosch campus in Koramangala, Bangalore. Spy photos will be uploaded as soon as possible.
Skoda Yeti is likely to be priced around Rs 12 to 14 lakhs. With a dynamic and unique coupled with Skoda's bullet proof built quality Yeti is sure to create a niche for itself in the Indian market. Its SUVsh look and smaller dimensions might attract young urban folks who want smaller vehicles to maneuver in the city traffic and yet make a style statement.
Skoda Yeti is likely to be priced around Rs 12 to 14 lakhs. With a dynamic and unique coupled with Skoda's bullet proof built quality Yeti is sure to create a niche for itself in the Indian market. Its SUVsh look and smaller dimensions might attract young urban folks who want smaller vehicles to maneuver in the city traffic and yet make a style statement.
Hyundai i10 - most fuel efficient petrol car in India
Hyundai i10 powered by a 1.2L Kappa engine has been rated as India's most fuel efficient petol car in compact car segment. i10 also reached a new milestone of being top seeling vehicle in the small car segment.
The BS IV complait 1.2L Kappa engine achieved a mileage of 19.81 kmpl under test conditions. Due its good fuel efficiency i10 has managed to be the largest selling vehicle in its class. In last 12 months Hyundai sold 1,49,242 untis of i10 in Indian market breaking all previous records.
Press Release:
Arvind Saxena - Marketing and Sales Director, Hyundai Motor India said: “The extraordinary fuel-efficiency of Hyundai i10, best among the petrol cars in its segment emphasizes Hyundai’s overall technology leadership in making highly fuel-efficient cars. We hope that the best-in-class mileage of i10 will enable us to increase our market share by reaching out to a larger customer base. We are also glad that i10 continues to be number one selling vehicle in its class. This reflects the confidence customers place in our brands”.
Press Release:
Arvind Saxena - Marketing and Sales Director, Hyundai Motor India said: “The extraordinary fuel-efficiency of Hyundai i10, best among the petrol cars in its segment emphasizes Hyundai’s overall technology leadership in making highly fuel-efficient cars. We hope that the best-in-class mileage of i10 will enable us to increase our market share by reaching out to a larger customer base. We are also glad that i10 continues to be number one selling vehicle in its class. This reflects the confidence customers place in our brands”.
Chevrolet Aveo CNG launched in India
Chevrolet has launched a CNG variant of its mid sized sedan Aveo in India. The Aveo CNG runs on both petrol and CNG fuel and will be available in select markets in India.
Press Release
Mr Karl Slym - “The launch of the Aveo CNG is a testament to the importance that GM India attaches to green technology and environmentally friendly mobility solutions. Its running cost is approximately 54 percent lower than a similar vehicle powered by petrol and 25 percent lower than a similar vehicle powered by diesel. Because of the lower operating economics and the growing number of CNG stations being built across India, this new offering is expected to appeal to both individual and fleet customers. Under normal driving conditions, the Aveo CNG has a range of 180 to 200 kilometres on a full tank of CNG and is BS IV compliant.”
The Aveo CNG is equipped with next generation computer controlled CNG injection technology along with host of many other features
- Seqential injection kit for precise fuel delivery and efficient combution.
- Stable performance of engine in CNG mode.
- CNG compatible engine - less engine damage in CNG mode.
- Reinforced suspension to support the additional mass of the CNG cylinder in the boot.
Press Release
Mr Karl Slym - “The launch of the Aveo CNG is a testament to the importance that GM India attaches to green technology and environmentally friendly mobility solutions. Its running cost is approximately 54 percent lower than a similar vehicle powered by petrol and 25 percent lower than a similar vehicle powered by diesel. Because of the lower operating economics and the growing number of CNG stations being built across India, this new offering is expected to appeal to both individual and fleet customers. Under normal driving conditions, the Aveo CNG has a range of 180 to 200 kilometres on a full tank of CNG and is BS IV compliant.”
The Aveo CNG is equipped with next generation computer controlled CNG injection technology along with host of many other features
- Seqential injection kit for precise fuel delivery and efficient combution.
- Stable performance of engine in CNG mode.
- CNG compatible engine - less engine damage in CNG mode.
- Reinforced suspension to support the additional mass of the CNG cylinder in the boot.
Never say die Ambassador
Hindustan Motors, India's oldest automobile manufacturer is in talks with a foreign company for powertrains for its old work horse Ambassador. Currently the Ambassador sports a 1.5 litre diesel which is getting dated with time. Its 2.0 litre diesel engine is under test at the ARAI for its certification, and the petrol, CNG and LPG engines have been upgraded to BS IV complaint.
Hindustan Motors is planning to pump in more funds through its non core business/assets to strenthen its finance. It is also expected that the company might increase its stake with its parter Mitsubishi Motors in India.However the company officials declined to confirm any reports.
HM and Mistubishi JV in India is more than a decade old and offers a unique service of same price for a particular model all over the country under 'One County One Price scheme'. Mitsubishi will launch two new models this year and Lancer Evo sedan will be one of them. The JV will increase their dealerships from existing 16 to 50 during this year.
HM and Mistubishi JV in India is more than a decade old and offers a unique service of same price for a particular model all over the country under 'One County One Price scheme'. Mitsubishi will launch two new models this year and Lancer Evo sedan will be one of them. The JV will increase their dealerships from existing 16 to 50 during this year.
Tata Nano to get expert advice
Nissan Juke might be launched in India by 2011
Nissan Juke, the latest crossover from Nissan might possible be launched in India roads by mid of next year. Nissan Juke was launched at the New York Auto Expo recently and since then it has been available in International markets in two petrol and one diesel variants. The auto experts term it as an “Organic Bug” as it resembles the inflated version of Kia Soul. Juke might be launched in India with a 1.5L CRDi engine, as a diesel SUV is the order of the Indian Market.
The unique feature of the Nissan Juke is its all mode 4WD-I Torque Vectoring System which enables to split power from side to side and front to rear in the ratio of 50:50, providing more control and better driving. Nissan Juke unlike other SUVs is much smaller and can be positioned in the mini-SUV segment which is slowly getting popular in India.
The unique feature of the Nissan Juke is its all mode 4WD-I Torque Vectoring System which enables to split power from side to side and front to rear in the ratio of 50:50, providing more control and better driving. Nissan Juke unlike other SUVs is much smaller and can be positioned in the mini-SUV segment which is slowly getting popular in India.
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