New facelifted Skoda Fabia launched in India

     In order to stay in the small car competition post April 1 2010 (After the BS IV norms in 13 major cities came into existence) Skoda has launched a new facelifted Fabia in India.

     Now Skoda Fabia is available in 3 engine options –

• 1.2L MPI (petrol): 75 bhp @5400 rpm and 110 nm of max torque @ 3750 rpm
• 1.6L MPI (petrol): 105 @ 5250 rpm and 153 of max torque @ 3800 rpm
• 1.2 TDI (diesel): 75 bhp @ 4200 rpm and 180 nm of max torque @ 2000 rpm

     All the three engines have been borrowed from Skoda’s sister concern company Volkswagen. These are the same engines you find in the Polo. Along with engine changes there is some cosmetic changes as well to the new Fabia. A new front end, a new steering wheel and a new stereo are something to be noticed in the car. However some parts have been borrowed from other models like the steering wheel from the Laura and the stereo from the Polo. The car is available in three variants – Classic, Ambiente and Elegance with 5 different colour options.


     The most striking issue is the price. Skoda has priced the new Fabia very competitively with the base variant is available at Rs 4.35 lakh going up to Rs 5.99 lakh for the top end 1.6L petrol variant (All prices ex-showroom Mumbai). Though Skoda is little late to respond, we thing the price factor will play a major role in giving hard time for its competitors.


Speaking at the launch, Mr. Thomas Kuehl, Board Member & Director, Sales & Marketing, ŠkodaAuto India said,   “The new Škoda Fabia underlines Škoda’s belief in providing its customers with clever and intelligent mobility solutions.  We are confident that the New Škoda Fabia will surpass the expectation of all and will be received well by our customers”.

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Tata Aria Pride 4x4 features

All the features of the Prestige 4X4 and the following extras

Safety and Security:

• Side and Curtain Air Bags (6 Air Bags)
• Electronic Stability Program
• Traction Control System

Comfort and Convenience:

• Satellite Navigation System
• Reverse Guide Camera
• Cruise Control

Interiors (All Leather):

• Black & Plum with Brush Metal Inserts
• Black & Black with Brush Metal Inserts
• Full Leather Upholstery

Tata Aria Specifications

Tata Aria Prestige 4x4 features

All the features of the Pleasure 4X4 and the following extras

Comfort and Convenience:

• Tata Blue Connect (Capable of pairing 5 phones)
• Dual A/C With Automatic Climate Control

Functional:

• Electrically Adjustable & Retractable Outside Rear View Mirrors
• Rain Sensing Wipers
• Darkness Sensing Automatic Headlights
• Glove Box Chiller

Interiors:

• Three Interior Options – Black & Plum With Brush Metal Inserts
• Black and Black With Brush Metal Inserts
• Black and Beige With Wood Inserts
• Full Leather Upholstery in Black & plum and Black & Black Interiors
• Fabric Upholstery with Black & Beige Interiors

Exteriors:

• 17″ Alloy Wheels
• Full Chrome Grill
• Body Colored Rub Rails With Chrome Insert

Tata Aria Specifications

Tata Aria Pleasure 4x4 features

Safety and Security:

• Air Bags Driver and Passenger
• Anti Lock Braking System with Electronic Brake Force Distribution
• Hydroform Chassis frame and Reinforced body construction
• Engine Immobilizer with Perimetric Alarm System
• All wheel disc brakes

Comfort and Convenience:

• Dual Din music system with CD/MP3 player and 6 Speakers
• Audio Switches On the Steering Wheel
• USB and Aux In On Central Console
• Driver Information System
• Ultrasonic Reverse Guide System
• Dual A/C
• Height Adjustable Driver Seat
• Rear wash wipe and demister
• Keyless entry with remote integrated key

Function:

• Flat Floor fold 2nd & 3rd row seats with Sliding 2nd row
• Roof Storage Bins & Goggle Cases
• Follow me home headlights
• Electrically Adjustable Outer Mirrors

Interiors:

• Black and Beige Interiors with Wood inserts
• Beige Fabric Upholstery
• Chrome inside door handles

Exteriors:

• 16″ Steel Wheels
• Dual barrel headlamps with projector beam
• Fog Lights Front And Rear
• Chrome Surround Grill
• Body Colored Rub Rails
• Chrome waistline on windows

Tata Aria Specifications

Tata Aria finally launched in India

     Tata Motors has launched its much anticipated MUV Aria in India. However the price details of the vehicle is not announced and will be updated shortly.

     Aria was displayed at Auto Expo 2010. It is built on a cross over platform having ‘Adapterra’ mode (4 Wheel Drive) on all its variants. The MUV is available in 3 variants – Aria pride, aria prestige and aria pleasure.

     Powering the Aria is a 2.2L Diesel mill with maximum power of 140 PS  and maximum torque of 320 Nm. Aria has a long list of features and to name a few are satellite navigation system and electronic stability program which is first on any of the Tata vehicle. 

Tata Aria Specifications


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Scoop: 2012 Honda Civic caught testing in Dubai without camouflage

The next generation Honda Civic which is due in 2012 (may be launched in 2011 as well) was caught with camouflage recently in USA. The first pictures of the car with out camouflage are here...

 

Source: CarMiddleEast

Nissan Micra Automatic and Diesel variant on the cards

     Nissan to attract the fairer sex will launch an automatic variant of its small car Micra in India. More and more ladies are taking up driving in India and an automatic transmission vehicle in its portfolio will be a jewel in the crown for Nissan. Other Automatic cars in such as i10 AT, i20 AT, City AT are doing well. At present Nissan is selling close to 1000 units per month.

     Nissan had already hinted that it will soon launch a diesel powered Micra. The diesel engine will be sourced from Renault which will the same 1.5L one currently doing duty in the Logan. The same diesel engine will be tweaked for higher output and used in the Micra sedan – ‘Sunny’.