Next Generation Suzuki Swift revealed in Hungary

     The next generation Suzuki Swift slated for 2011 has been revealed in Hungary. The new Swift is ligher, longer and more spacious that its older sibling. The new Swift is also has better dynamics, increased performance and reduced CO2 emissions.

     The wheelbase has been increased by mm and overall lenght by mm. The increase in wheelbase might create more space for rear passengers. Use of high strength steel has made the car chassis ligher and stiffer. Front brakes and Rear brakes are wider by 10mm and 5mm respectively.

Scoop: 2011 Suzuki Swift caught without camouflage

     The spy pictures of the next generation Suzuki Swift has been doing rounds in the net for a while. But nothing like this pictures without camouflage had surfaced earlier. The pictures show the rear end of the Swift which looks similar to the present model with little modifications. The tail lights tapper with more angular edges and blend neatly with the boot. With these image we can comment little on the car but Suzuki would have done their job to provide good leg space at the rear which is lacking in the present model.

Scoop: Nissan NV 200 MPV spy photos

Nissan plans to launch a MPV in India soon. Here are its spy pictures

Volkswagen rolls out 10,000th Polo from its Chakan plant

     Volkswagen India has rolled 10,000 Polo hatchbacks from its Chakan plant in Pune. Polo production began exactly one year ago. VW’s Chakan plant manufactures both VW Polo and Skoda Fabia.

     Joerg Mueller, President & Managing Director, Volkswagen India Private Limited lauded this effort of the company to manufacture cars in collaboration with German engineering and Indian skills.

     The Chakan plant has manufacturing capacity of 1,10,000 vehicles per annum. The company employess 1,500 workers at present which will be increased to 2,500 when a second shift to meet the growing demand is started. Long way to Volks…

Range Rover turns 40

     The first Range Rover was rolled out from the UK factory way back in the year 1970. Since then many other companies tried to launch their types of SUVs but the Range Rover stood the test of times. Since 90s SUV segment become very competitive and new SUVs rolled out from different manufacturers.

     Land Rover offered combination of luxury and on-road drive quality of a Jaguar and good off-road drivability unlike the Jeeps, International Scouts and Land Cruisers. Rover and Jaguar was acquired by Ford in late 90s and now Tata Group is the proud owners of the two legendary marques – Jaguar and Land Rover. Since its launch Rover sports the same badge on all its vehicles.

Mahindra Xylo 5 seater – the new mini SUV from Mahindra

     Some time ago we had mentioned about Mahindra developing a sub 4 meter SUV for the Indian Markets. Now the secret is out and the sub 4 meter SUV is none other than the Xylo 5 seater with chopped off rear section.

     The spy picture provided by AutocarIndia shows the Xylo with chopped rear end undergoing hot weather testing in Rajasthan. The mini Xylo will be less than 4 meters in length and will come with a 1.5L diesel engine. This makes it to qualify for the ‘small car’ norm in India and hence can avail a substantial 12 percent saving in excise duty.

     The mini Xylo is built on the same Xylo’s body-on-frame chassis, chopping it at the rear. The engine capacity has been reduced from 2.5L to 1.5 litre by reducing the bore and stroke and eliminating one cylinder. Hence mini Xylo will come with a 3 cylinder diesel engine. Expect this engine to give the best of the mileage in its segment.

     The mini Xylo will have only two rows of seats and hence the seating capacity will be for only 5 persons. It will go on sale next year and is likely to be priced Rs 5 lakh. The mini Xylo will compete with the lone mini SUV Premier Rio in the segment.

Toyota Innova Special Edition launched in India

     Celebrating 5 years of Innova in India, Toyota has launched a Special Edition of its best seller MUV Innova priced at Rs 8, 86,960/- (ex-showroom, New Delhi). The Special Edition Innova will be on sale from June to September 2010.

     Special Edition Innova will be available in only one shade that is Premium Super White and comes with features like power steering, power windows, power locks and air conditioning.
 

     Innova Special Edition features black shaded grab handles and side mirrors, new body colored rear door garnish and new graphics with Special Edition written on the body. Innova Special Edition is restricted to only 700 units.