Audi Q5 2.0TDI Quattro launched in India

     Audi has launched its mini SUV Q5 with a 4 cylinder 2.0 TDI Quattro engine in India. Till now Audi Q5 was available with a 3.0TDI Quattro engine. The new 2.0TDI Quattro develops 125-170Bhp of power @ 4200rpm and Torque of 350Nm @ 1750 – 2500rpm.

Mercedes Aesthetics 125 sculpture unveiled in Stutgart

     Few days ago we had mentioned about the Aesthetics 125 sculpture by Mercedes. Mercedes has unveiled the Aesthetics 124 sculpture at Stutgart commemorating its completion of 125 years since Karl Benz applied for patenting the first automobile. The sculpture looks very futuristic previewing the company's design language for tomorrow.

     Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG says, "The invention of Daimler and Benz has changed the world for the better - and it will continue to do so. History shows that when a society becomes physically mobile it also becomes socially mobile and economically successful." He continued, "As the inventor of the automobile, Daimler strives to be at the forefront of shaping future mobility."

Source: Mercedes-Benz via Worldcarfans

Maruti Suzuki Kizashi launched in India

     Maruti Suzuki has launched its much awaited luxury sporty sedan Kizashi in India priced between Rs. 16.5 – 17.5 Lakh (ex-showroom New Delhi). This is the first offering by Maruti Suzuki in luxury segment of Indian market.

     The Kizashi is manufactured in Suzuki’s Sagara plant in Japan. Presently the Kizashi will be sold in India as a Completely Built-up Unit (CBU). Kizashi offers excellent packaging rich luxury, style and sporty performance. Bookings of the car have begun and can be booked with an initial amount of Rs. 50,000. Deliveries of the car will begin by March 2011.

     The Kizashi is powered by a 2.4L DOHC J-Series petrol engine that gives a staggering performance with maximum power output of 178 Ps @ 5,500 rpm and maximum torque of 230 Nm @ 4000 rpm. It is mated to a 6-speed Manual Transmission and a Continuous Variable Transmission. Fuel efficiency is class leading with the manual variant giving 12.45 Kmpl and the CVT variant giving 12.53 Kmpl.

Mercedes relaunches Maybach in India

     Mercedes Benz has relaunched the ultra luxury sedan Maybach in India in order to meet the rising demand for luxury cars in this part of the world. Indian luxury car market has grown leaps and bounds in the past few years with players like Mercedes, BMW and Audi registering good sales. India is currently the third largest automobile market.

     Mercedes Maybach is available in two variants - 57S with a 5,980cc engine and 62 with 5,513cc engine. Maybach 57S is priced at Rs 4.85 crore and Maybach 62 at Rs 5.10 crore.

Peter Honegg, MD and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India, along with Suhas Kadlaskar, director corporate affairs and human resources, Mercedes-Benz India, at the Maybach's launch

Tata Indigo Manza Elan Discover Me campaign, car launch on Feb 7th

     Yesterday we had showed you the clear pictures of the Tata Indigo Manza Elan. Tata Motors have come up with a unique online campaign Discover Me.Visit the Tata Indigo Manza Elan Discover Me campaign here. It has been official now that the Elan will be launched on the 7^th of February. With the Elan, Tata Motors yet again proving that it makes cars which are value for money. 

Hindustan Motors to launch small car by July 2011

     India’s oldest automobile manufacturer Hindustan Motors will launch a new small car in Indian market by July this year. The new small car will be built on the same old Ambassador platform and will be available in both hatchback and sedan version. This will the first hatchback vehicle form the manufacturer in it history of over 60 years.

     The hatchback will be smaller than the Ambassador and hence would come under 4 meter length mark to avail excise duty. The new car will be manufactured at HM’s plant at Uttarpara in West Bengal. This seams to be a final attempt by the CK Birla group to come back in the Indian automobile industry.

     It was roumered for a while that HM will join hands with Proton of Malyasia to manufature and sell the latter's cars - Savvy and Saga. But now HM has decided to go on its own and make its own car for Indian market. 

Chevrolet Beat LPG launched in India

     General Motors India has launched Chevrolet Beat in LPG version. The Beat LPG is powered by the new SMARTECH engine which was unveiled couple of days back. Unlike the regular Venturi type kit used in other cars, Beat LPG is fitted with an Advance Multipoint Sequential LPG Injection technology type kit which has loads of advantages over the former. Beat is the first vehicle in India to use High Pressure LPG pipes made of High Strength Nylon.

     A sensor based switch allows you to switch from LPG to Petrol and vice versa without worries. Also the Beat automatically switches from LPG to Petrol where there is no gas left in the tank.

The advantage of this LPG kit as compared to regular kits are -

• Less weight
• No power loss
• No jerks and backfires which means smoother hassle-free transition from petrol to LPG and back.
• Better routing control and no kinking.
• No chance of inside/outside corrosion for life.
• The LPG kit is intelligently placed in the engine compartment, hence consuming lesser space and giving enough room for the passengers.
• The cabin space is not affected due to LPG kit and hence passengers can enjoy the same space as Beat petrol.

     Chevrolet Beat LPG comes with 3 Years or 45,000 Km on Maintenace (whichever is earlier) and 3 Years or 1,00,000 Km Warranty.