These are the high resolution pictures of the 2012 BMW 1 Series which could make it to India by 2013.
After Mercedes and BMW, Audi eyes luxury small car segment in India
Last month we had mentioned about Mercedes Benz and BMW keen to launch hatchbacks in India. Now Audi also want to step into the luxury small car segment with the launch of A1 hatchback.
Mr. Anil Reddi, Head (Sales), Audi India -
“There is definitely a huge market in India for such cars (compact). We are evaluating various options (to tap this segment). The important questions are what car, at what price and the target segment. Our customers in India are very demanding and want the latest,”
Mr. Anil Reddi, Head (Sales), Audi India -
“There is definitely a huge market in India for such cars (compact). We are evaluating various options (to tap this segment). The important questions are what car, at what price and the target segment. Our customers in India are very demanding and want the latest,”
Kawasaki Ninja 650R to be priced at Rs. 4.5 lakh
Bajaj Auto Limited will price the Kawasaki Ninja 650R at Rs. 4.5 lakh ex-showroom New Delhi when it will be launched on 8th June. This will be a very competitive price which could knock out the Hyosung GT650R which is price much higher. Considering the competitive pricing the small Ninja 250R might come for Rs. 2.7 lakh.
Source: ICB
Maruti Suzuki R3 MPV – a combination of Suzuki’s new generation of cars
Couple of days back, we posted some spy pictures of the Maruti R3 MPV being tested in Rajastan. The picture though could not give the complete view of the vehicle; the design aspect of it can be derived close to what actually the vehicle looks like.
The front of the MPV resembles more with the next generation Swift and the Ritz. The waterfall headlamps going back up to the wheel arch is evident. The slot like grill is very similar to the new Swift and the fog lamps come closer to that of the Ritz. The rear view mirror looks to be borrowed from the Swift. The bonnet will definitely remind you of the Ritz.
The interiors also have very much resembles with that of the new Swift. The steering wheel, steering mounted controls and the dashboard all looks to be carried from the new Swift. However we doubt about the dimensions them since the MPV would be a bigger vehicle as compared to the Swift.
The rear glass covers the D pillar same as that of the Innova. Tail lamps are smaller compared with the size of the vehicle and we feel Maruti would have kept the cost factor in mind when designing the tail lamps. The waist line scoops upward as seen in that of the Ritz. The rear 3 quarter glass looks to be small making the third row occupants devoid of the outer view.
The ZDi and ABS tag at the rear tell us about a diesel engine option with a top of the line variant which we do not see in Swift and Ritz. We have only LDi and VDi options in the Swift and Ritz.
Overall saying, if Maruti can price it competitively like it always does, it can rule the Indian market for much more time to come.
The front of the MPV resembles more with the next generation Swift and the Ritz. The waterfall headlamps going back up to the wheel arch is evident. The slot like grill is very similar to the new Swift and the fog lamps come closer to that of the Ritz. The rear view mirror looks to be borrowed from the Swift. The bonnet will definitely remind you of the Ritz.
The interiors also have very much resembles with that of the new Swift. The steering wheel, steering mounted controls and the dashboard all looks to be carried from the new Swift. However we doubt about the dimensions them since the MPV would be a bigger vehicle as compared to the Swift.
The rear glass covers the D pillar same as that of the Innova. Tail lamps are smaller compared with the size of the vehicle and we feel Maruti would have kept the cost factor in mind when designing the tail lamps. The waist line scoops upward as seen in that of the Ritz. The rear 3 quarter glass looks to be small making the third row occupants devoid of the outer view.
The ZDi and ABS tag at the rear tell us about a diesel engine option with a top of the line variant which we do not see in Swift and Ritz. We have only LDi and VDi options in the Swift and Ritz.
Overall saying, if Maruti can price it competitively like it always does, it can rule the Indian market for much more time to come.
Will Honda City get a facelift in India so soon?
We came across many blogs/sites with the pictures of Honda City with some cosmetic changes. The blogs/sites have also mentioned about the City’s facelift in India. But we feel the City is just 2 years old and looks pretty good compared to other cars on road today. Ofcouse the new Fluidic Verna is the show stealer in the segment but it’s the Honda City which has the charm of beauty and performance. We feel Honda might just hold the City facelift in India till it brings a diesel option in India. However expect the changes to occur in south east asian countries.
Anyways the Honda City in the picture bleow looks awesome and if brought to India we will definitely be happy.
Anyways the Honda City in the picture bleow looks awesome and if brought to India we will definitely be happy.
Toyota Etios Liva spied in Bangalore, launch next month
Toyota will launch Etios Liva which is the hatchback version of the Etios sedan next month. Etios Liva was supposed to be launched much earlier but due to Japan disaster was postponed to July this year.
The Etios Liva promises a lot to Indian customers and is a car which comes close to the Swift rivaling. Other manufactures launching their cars to rival Swift were not successful, thanks to the ‘Best Hatchback’ tag of the Swift.
The Etios Liva will be available in petrol engine. A 1.2L petrol engine is likely to power the car. Toyota has worked on so many parameters to suit the car for Indian conditions. It’s hard to say Etios Liva will sweep the market in the segment, but it will definitely make a big impact on Indian automotive industry for sure.
The Etios Liva was found testing in Bangalore. Have a look at the pictures.
The Etios Liva promises a lot to Indian customers and is a car which comes close to the Swift rivaling. Other manufactures launching their cars to rival Swift were not successful, thanks to the ‘Best Hatchback’ tag of the Swift.
The Etios Liva will be available in petrol engine. A 1.2L petrol engine is likely to power the car. Toyota has worked on so many parameters to suit the car for Indian conditions. It’s hard to say Etios Liva will sweep the market in the segment, but it will definitely make a big impact on Indian automotive industry for sure.
The Etios Liva was found testing in Bangalore. Have a look at the pictures.
Skoda Yeti crosses 1,00,000 mark in just 2 years
The best car in the world (SUV) according to Jermy Clarkson of Top Gear has crossed 1,00,000 sales mark internationally in just 2 years. 1,00,000th Skoda Yeti has just rolled off the assembly line today at its hometown in Kvasiny.
The Yeti is made in 3 factories across the globe –Kvasiny in Czech Republic, Aurangabad in India and Kaluga in Russia. The Yeti is available in 4×4 all-wheel drive, front wheel drive, even a tree-hugging Greenline version.
Michael Oeljeklaus, the board member for the area of production -
The Yeti is a great success for SKODA. The fact that we have already cracked the threshold of 100,000 produced vehicles after only two years firmly emphasizes that.
The Yeti is made in 3 factories across the globe –Kvasiny in Czech Republic, Aurangabad in India and Kaluga in Russia. The Yeti is available in 4×4 all-wheel drive, front wheel drive, even a tree-hugging Greenline version.
Michael Oeljeklaus, the board member for the area of production -
The Yeti is a great success for SKODA. The fact that we have already cracked the threshold of 100,000 produced vehicles after only two years firmly emphasizes that.
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