We came across the website myetios.com where in Etios owners have expressed their views and complaints. The author of the website Mr. Munish Ahuja in his article points out the cost saving factor of Toyota by not having a water gasket on the doors leads to lots of problems. Firstly there is chance of water leakage when it rains and Mr. Munish says, the absence of the gaskets will makes it convenient for insects, cockroaches, ants, spiders and lizards to get inside the vehicle as soon as the door is opened. A good thought which Toyota did not think. Secondly these gaskets will reduce the noise and vibrations inside the cabin, so without the gaskets Eitos is not quite enough as it should have been. Mr. Munish has demonstrated the vibrations of Etios in his video as well.
Apart from the views of the author, there is lot of comments posted on the site. We feel the site is a must visit for not just Etios owners but to all who are planning to buy a car, not necessarily the Etios. Such user experience website will help the car buyers in making good decisions.
The much awaited Force One SUV has been launched at a price tag of Rs. 10.65 lakh ex-showroom, Mumbai. The Force One SUV will be available in only one variant across 22 Force Motors dealerships across the country. The Force One SUV will reach the dealerships by 1st September.
The Force One SUV is powered by a Mercedes OM 611 2148cc diesel engine with 141 Ps of power and 320 Nm of torque. This engine is the same one which powers the Mercedes Benz C Class diesel. Transmission is through 5 speed manual gearbox. The electronics of the SUV has been validated by Mercedes Benz and the suspension has been tuned by Lotus Engineering of UK.
In our earlier post we had posted some spy pictures of Tata Indica Vista facelift. TheAutomotiveIndia.com has got has some good pictures of the new Indica Vista which indeed looks refreshed.
Tata Motors has tried to give the Indica Vista a new look to stay in the competition. Unlike the old Indica V2, the Vista however could not make a mark in the market. We feel this would be the final effort by the company on the Indica Vista as there are news that the third generation Indica is already on the drawing board.
The new Indica Vista will be launched on 22nd of this month. The company has borrowed lots of things from Manza to make Indica Vista look upmarket.
As seen in the picture, the front end of the new Indica Vista is no different than the Manza. The triple barrel headlamps, chrome grill and fog lamps all makes one difficult to differentiate the new Indica Vista from its bigger brother. In the rear you will find some changes in the tail lamps, but the major change can be seen on the tailgate. A black strip below the rear windscreen is the highlight and so do TATA emblem below it.
In the interior every bit seem to be of the Manza, however the dashboard has not been borrowed from it. The dashboard is same as that of the Indica Vista with speedo console in the centre. Some goodies like Bluetooth and steering mounted control is now present in the new Indica Vista as well.
We feel, Tata might sell the new Indica Vista in average numbers as the latest entrant – the New Swift and soon to be launched Toyota Etios Liva diesel will dominate the segment.
Honda today launched the Jazz facelift and what is surprise is the Jazz is now priced at Rs. 5.5 lakh ex-showroom, New Delhi.
The base Jazz S which was priced Rs. 7.12 lakh now is available at Rs. 5.5 lakh. The Select and Jazz X variants are priced at Rs. 5.75 lakh and Rs. 6.06 lakh respectively which were earlier Rs. 7.24 lakh and Rs. 7.48 lakh.
The Jazz facelift features redesigned bumpers and headlamps in the exterior with an addition of a paint shade. Interiors get dual tone (beige and black), a height adjustable driver seat and power retractable outside rear view mirrors on the top-end version. USB interface now becomes standard on all variants. The Select and Jazz X variants get an added feature of reclining rear seats.
Volkswagen has launched its 6th generation Jetta in India. Here are the pictures…
Volkswagen has launched 6th generation Jetta in India priced at Rs. Rs 14.12 lakh, ex-showroom New Delhi. The new Jetta will be available in three trim levels – Trendline, Comfortline and Highline.
Powering the new Jetta will be 2.0L TDI common rail diesel engine which produces 138 Bhp @ 4200 rpm of power and 32.4 Kgm @ 1750-2500 rpm of torque. Two drive options are on the offer, a six speed manual transmission and a DSG Gearbox.
The new Jetta is bigger as compared to the outgoing model and looks very similar to its younger brother Vento from the front angle. The new Jetta will compete will Skoda Laura, Chevrolet Cruze, Toyota Corolla Altis, Renalut Fluence and Honda Civic in the D-Segment.
New Volkswagen Jetta Press Release:
Volkswagen unveils the all-new Jetta in India
• All new Jetta now to be available at an even better price starting Rs. 14.12 lakhs*
• Bookings start today
• Now 27 percent more powerful and larger by 90 mm
• All new design add to the appeal of the Jetta
Mumbai, August 17, 2011: Volkswagen, Europe’s leading car manufacturer unveiled the all-new Jetta for India today.
With a totally new design and a powerful engine, the all-new Jetta will be available to customers in the diesel variant in both automatic and manual transmissions starting at Rs. 14.12 lakhs, ex showroom New Delhi. It will be available in four variants –Trendline, Comfortline and Highline manual and DSG gearbox.
Speaking during the presentation of the all-new Jetta, Mr. Neeraj Garg, Member of Board and Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Group Sales India Pvt. Ltd. said, “The Jetta has been a worldwide bestseller for Volkswagen, and with the sixth generation we are confident to continue this success story in an important market like India.“
He further adds “With the introduction of the all-new Jetta our entire carline from the Polo to the Passat now offers the latest and the best to our customers, reiterating our commitment here in India. And the good news is that this new carline will be available for customers at an even better price than the outgoing Jetta.”
Mr. Lutz Kothe, Head of Marketing and PR, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Group Sales India Pvt. Ltd. added by saying, “with a sleek new design and a very powerful engine we aim to entice customers who love their cars to perform. We are confident that the all-new Jetta with its latest drive technologies will set standards in its segment.”
The Vehicle Outline:
The all New Jetta is equipped with 2.0Litre, 4 cylinder CRDi engine with a maximum power output of (140PS) @ 4200rpm and a maximum torque of 320 Nm @1750-2500 rpm with a 6 Speed Gear Box in both manual and automatic transmission (DSG).
* Ex-Showroom New Delhi
Exterior
The new generation Jetta now comes with an entirely new design and is 90 mm longer than its previous generation thereby making it more comfortable for the passengers.
The interplay of its exterior dimensions generates a powerful ratio of proportions. In parallel, the all new Jetta “design DNA” sharpens its style. This has resulted in clear precise lines and muscular surfaces, which give the Jetta an image of timeless elegance and dynamic styling.
The Exterior is equipped with:
• “Navarra” alloy wheels 205/55 R 16 tyres
• Day time running lights,
• Rear Fog lights
• Side turn signal lights integrated in exterior mirrors
• Dual exhaust pipes
Interior
The designers and engineers have also crafted the interior right down to the last detail; the quality and perfection in details decisively go beyond boundaries. The extended wheelbase of the new Jetta has enabled a rear seating layout that is significantly more comfortable.
The very wide and coupe like rear window offers excellent visibility and simultaneously emphasizes its dynamic lines. Its interplay with the C-pillars, as striking as they are elegant, and the clearly sculpted shoulder section, produces a design that is extremely dominant, generating a strong and powerful presence.
The interior is equipped with:
• Leatherette seat upholstery
• Leather package for steering wheel, gear shift knob, hand brake grip
• Front center armrest with storage box
• Storage compartments on headliner
• Rear AC vents for comfort,
• Driver’s seat height adjustments for better drivability,
• Lockable and illuminated glove compartment
• Multi-function display
Comfort and Convenience
On comfort the car has a number of unique, thoughtful touches. It is equipped with:
• 12 way electrically adjustable driver seat
• RCD 510 touch screen music system with CD player
• Aux-in & 8 speakers
• Cruise control
• Park distance with acoustic warning and display of front infotainment
• Climatic air conditioner
• Front seat with height adjustment for better visibility
Safety and Security
Advanced occupant safety is one of the key features of the all-new Jetta which comes equipped with:
• Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
• 8 airbags
• Front seat belt with height adjustment and seat-belt tensioner,
• Central locking with 2 remote control folding keys,
• 3-point belt for center rear seat,
• Electronic engine immobilizer,
• Engine and transmission guard,
• Hill hold control.
The all New Jetta will be offered in 6 different colours:
• Candy white
• Reflex silver
• Toffee braun
• Deep black pearl
• Platinum grey
• Silver leaf
About Volkswagen:
Volkswagen, the leading carmaker in Europe, sells its broad model range from the Fox to the Phaeton in more than 150 countries worldwide. In India, Volkswagen offers the luxurious Phaeton, Passat, Jetta, the iconic New Beetle, the powerful SUV Touareg, the Polo and the Vento.
After much hype Maruti Suzuki has finally launched the new Swift in India. The new Swift price starts from Rs 4.22 lakh (ex-showroom New Delhi).
Like the earlier model, the new Swift is available in both petrol and diesel variants. The petrol Swift is powered by the same 1.2L engine which now gets variable valve timing (VVT) increasing the power to 86 Bhp. The diesel Swift however has the same engine as the old one which produces 74 Bhp power.
The all new Swift though looks familiar with the outgoing model, it has been designed from the scratch. The new Swift is 90mm longer and 5mm wider with wheelbase increased by 40mm.
The petrol Swift is priced between Rs. 4.22-5.53 lakh and the diesel is priced between Rs. 5.15-6.33 lakh.
