All new Hyundai Tucson / iX35 found on Indian roads

     Thanks  to goel.honey of teambhp.com who happen to take these pictures of the all new Hyundai Tucson / iX35 being driven on the Kolkatta roads. We guess its an imported vehicle being taken to the Bhutan (Number Plates - BTN)

Nissan Micra Diesel priced at Rs 5.60 lakh

Nissan Micra Diesel will be launched in India on December 10, 2010. The car    is priced at Rs 5.60 lakh for the XV (Base) variant and Rs 6.20 lakh for XV Premium variant (Prices ex-showroom New Delhi).

Nissan Micra Diesel will be powered by a 1.5 liter dCI engine currently powering the Logan. The engine pumps out 63 bhp of max power and 16.3 Kgm of max torque. The company claims a fuel efficiency figue of 23.08 Kmpl. 0-100 Kmph is done in 14.37 seconds.

XV variant comes with 165/70 R14 tyres where as the top end XV Premium will get larger 15 inch wheels and wider tyres (175/60 R15). Over all height of the car is 5mm less than the petrol sibling. XV variant weighs 992 Kg while XV Premium is little heavier at 1008 Kg.

The Diesel Micra gets body coloured rear spoiler, leather wrapped steering wheel and gear knob as standard fitment. It lacks features such as security alarm system, front passenger airbag, ABS, EBD and Brake Assist.

The car will be manufactured at Nissan’s Oragadam plant near Chennai. Booking of the diesel Micra has been started with an initial booking amount of Rs 50,000 through all 20 Nissan dealerships across India.

Nissan Micra Diesel features

Honda Brio production version rendering

     We came across a rendering picture of the production version of the Honda small car Brio. The picture gives us a clear image of how the car would look. We feel it is definately better than the concept show at the Auto Expo 2010 in New Delhi.

     Brio will make its international debut in the Bankok very soon, followed which it will be launched in India. Brio design clearly reflects the Honda design philosopy of futuristc cars like its other cars Civc, City and Jazz.

     Positioning the Brio is the toughest task for the Honda in already crowded Indian market. But one this is for sure, since it is a Honda we can expect a world class product in Brio and is likely to create a unique niche for itself. Stay tuned for more updates.....

Mahindra’s upcoming new launches

     Mahindra & Mahindra is planning a series of launches in the coming 18 months. The company is working on 7 new models which will be launched in the future. The 7 new vehicles include a new flagship SUV, compact Xylo, two Ssangyong SUVs, new Logan CS, Thar and US version of Scorpio. 

Pic source: Autocarindia

Press Release:

“We are in the process of working out a number of new models, and these would hit the market in the next 15-18 months,” Rajesh Jejurikar, chief executive of Mahindra’s Automotive Division, told TOI. Jejurikar said the Indian automotive market, including the SUV segment, was growing at a fast clip.

“Our focus would clearly remain in the SUV space and a variety of factors make us confident on the segment that we feel will grow at double-digit rates over the next few years. While globally the ratio of SUVs and MPVs to cars is 40%, in India it is still at 15%. Now, with the rapid growth in demand, even if this goes up to 22-23 %, we are talking of sustained double-digit growth over the next couple of years.”

Scoop: Nissan Sunny clear pictures

All these days we have been seeing the spy pictures and sketches of the soon to be launched Nissan Sunny in India. Now we have clear picture of the car which tough built on the Micra platform has no similarity with it.

Mitsubishi Exo X launched in India with price tag of Rs 50 lakh

     Mitsubishi has launched its high performance car Evo X in India price at Rs 49.95 lakh (ex-showroom New Delhi). The car was launched at the ongoing Autocar Performance Show in Mumbai.

     The Evo X is powered by a turbocharged 2.0 petrol engine generating whooping 291 bhp of power. 0-100 kmph is done is just 6.6 sec with a top speed of over 180 Kmph.

Honda Brio is the new small car from Honda

Honda has christened its small car as Brio - meaning 'Brother'. We guess Honda wants to endorse the new samll car as a small brother to Jazz. Honda had displayed the car (Codenamed 2CV) at the Auto Expo 2010. Brio will compete against soon to be launched Etios and other B Segment cars such as Maruti Swift, Hyundai i20, Volkswagen Polo, Nissan Micra, Ford Figo and Skoda Fabia. 

The prototype of the Brio which will be very close to the production version will be showcased at the 27th Thailand International Motor Expo starting from 30th Nov this year. Brio will be entry level car from Honda with the length less than 4 meters and engine equal or smaller than Jazz's 1.2L one. Honda is also developing a 3 cylinder engine without VTEC technology.