Chevrolet | Spark Beat Cruze Captiva |
Ford | Figo Fiesta Classic All New Fiesta Endeavour |
Fiat | Grande Punto Linea |
Honda | Brio |
Hyundai | Eon |
Nissan | Micra |
Skoda Auto | Fabia Laura Superb |
Car Prices in Bangalore
Ford India’s ground breaking ceremony at Sanand, Gujarat
American automobile giant Ford did a ground breaking ceremony at Sanand, Gujarat for its new state of the art integrated vehicle and engine manufacturing facilities. Ford plans to invest over USD 1 billion in this new plant which creates 5000 new jobs. The plant will have capacity to produce 2,40,000 vehicles and 2,70,000 engines per year with the first product coming out in 2014.
Ford with the establishment of a second plant in India is very serious about the Indian market. President and Managing Director of Ford India said “With this groundbreaking, Ford is planting the seeds for a prosperous future in Sanand for our future employees, suppliers, dealers and customers. As good corporate citizens we will be first-rate stewards of this land and active participants in this community.”
Till now Ford has invested over USD 2 billion in India. The company had announced it will launch 8 new models in India in this decade, the first one – All new Ford Fiesta being already launched. Ford plans to increase its sales and dealer network to 200 by the end of this year. In 2011, Ford has continued to grow aggressively in India by opening one service or sales outlet every week.
Ford with the establishment of a second plant in India is very serious about the Indian market. President and Managing Director of Ford India said “With this groundbreaking, Ford is planting the seeds for a prosperous future in Sanand for our future employees, suppliers, dealers and customers. As good corporate citizens we will be first-rate stewards of this land and active participants in this community.”
Top twenty car sales in August 2011 in India
Maruti Alto – 23170
Maruti Wagon R – 10913
Hyundai i10 – 9185
Maruti Dzire – 7856
Maruti Swift – 7511
Tata Indica + Vista – 7206
Maruti Omni – 7053
Maruti Ritz – 7005
Hyundai Santro – 6955
Mahindra Bolero – 6554
Honda City – 5819
Maruti Eeco – 5447
Hyundai i20 – 5374
Ford Figo – 5204
Tata Indigo + Manza – 5100
Chevrolet Beat – 4676
Mahindra Scorpio – 4406
Toyota Innova – 4303
Hyundai Verna – 4211
Volkswagen Vento – 3019
India car market sales data for August 2011
Chevrolet
Spark – 1297
Beat – 4676
Aveo-UVA – 64
Aveo – 126
Optra – 157
Cruze – 667
Tavera – 1912
Captiva - 113
Fiat
Punto – 954
Linea – 113
Ford
Figo – 5204
Fiesta Classic – 1544
Fiesta – 401
Endeavour – 233
HM-Mitsubishi
Ambassador – NA
Lancer & Cedia – 59
Pajero – 175
Outlander – 32
Montero – 8
EVO-X – 1
Honda
Jazz – 600
City – 5819
Civic – 330
Accord – 132
CR-V – 26
Hyundai
Santro – 6955
I10 – 9185
I20 – 5374
Accent – 714
Verna – 4211
Sonata – 12
Santa Fe – 226
Mahindra
Verito – 1710
Bolero – 6554
Xylo – 2155
Scorpio – 4406
ST+Maxx+Marshal – 838
Maruti Suzuki
800 – 1813
Omni – 7053
Alto -23170
Eeco – 5447
Estilo – 1527
Wagon R – 10913
A-Star – 1600
Ritz – 7005
Swift – 7511
Dzire – 7856
SX4 – 1893
Gypsy – 1285
Kizashi – 8
Grand Vitara – 5
Nissan
Micra – 1345
X-Trail – 26
Teana – 13
370Z – 0
Skoda Auto
Fabia – 1108
Laura – 386
Yeti – 118
Superb – 200
Tata Motors
Nano – 1202
Indica +Vista – 7206
Indigo+Manza – 5100
Sumo – 1588
Safari – 969
Aria – 204
Venture – 560
Toyota
Liva – 2816
Etios – 2708
Innova – 4303
Corolla – 913
Fortuner – 897
Camry – 34
Prius – 0
Prado – 7
Landcruiser – 1
Volkswagen
Polo – 2615
Vento – 3019
Jetta – 319
Passat – 133
Beetle – 3
Phaeton – 2
Volvo
S60 – 2
S80 – 2
XC60 - 6
XC90 - 4
Tata Motors introduces Indigo e-CS VX with 25 Kmpl
Tata Motors today announced the introduction of new variant of Indigo e-CS termed VX which will deliver 25 Km per a liter of diesel. This makes the Indigo e-CS VX the most fuel efficient sedan in the country. The mileage of 25 Kmpl by Indigo e-CS VX has been certified by ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India). The other variants of Indigo e-CS are also available.
Like the Indica eV2, the Indigo e-CS VX too has some changes which make it go extra mile with the same fuel. The Indigo e-CS VX has gone following changes
Smart ECU
Innovatively designed engine block
Drag Reduction
Low resistance tires
Reworked driveline
Press Release: (Source: www.tatamotors.com)
25 KMPL mileage now on the new Tata Indigo e-CS VX
It sports the all new CR4 Common Rail Diesel engine that has a displacement of 1396 cc delivering 70 PS @ 4000 RPM. With a higher torque of 140 NM at a lower 1800-3000 RPM, improvements in gear ratios, clutch-to-start and reduction in the weight of the car by around 10 kg, the Tata Indigo e-CS VX ensures better pickup.
The Tata Indigo e-CS VX is also available with the MPFi petrol engine. Both these engines are compliant with BS4 emission norms.
This mileage of 25 kmpl in the CR4 Common Rail Diesel engine is hinged on five technological advancements.
The interiors have been enriched with dual-tone beige seating and dashboard, premium wood-finish centre console, new instrument cluster with chrome rings and rear centre armrest for enhanced comfort. The plushness is enhanced with keyless entry, ABS, Bluetooth connectivity and electrical controls for ORVMs, besides carrying forward the comfortable AC, power steering and power windows.
The car comes with a warranty of 18 months and unlimited kms, for private usage.
The Tata Indigo e-CS VX is priced at Rs. 580,339 (ex-showroom Delhi), for the CR4 diesel engine and the Tata Indigo e-CS GVX is priced at Rs. 497,727 (ex-showroom Delhi), for the MPFi petrol engine.
The Tata Indigo CS has dominated the entry mid-size segment in the country for almost 4 years with its proposition of being the most compact sedan in the market. It has been appreciated for its classy styling as much as the great value proposition that it offers at an unbeatable price to a sedan aspirant.
Smart ECU
Innovatively designed engine block
Drag Reduction
Low resistance tires
Reworked driveline
25 KMPL mileage now on the new Tata Indigo e-CS VX
- 25 kmpl mileage achieved with five technological advancements
- New CR4 engine with smart engine management chip
- Class defining features and new interiors
It sports the all new CR4 Common Rail Diesel engine that has a displacement of 1396 cc delivering 70 PS @ 4000 RPM. With a higher torque of 140 NM at a lower 1800-3000 RPM, improvements in gear ratios, clutch-to-start and reduction in the weight of the car by around 10 kg, the Tata Indigo e-CS VX ensures better pickup.
The Tata Indigo e-CS VX is also available with the MPFi petrol engine. Both these engines are compliant with BS4 emission norms.
This mileage of 25 kmpl in the CR4 Common Rail Diesel engine is hinged on five technological advancements.
- SMART EMS (Engine Management System) CHIP that involves perfectly calibrating engine components every micro second to optimise functionality -- right from valve timing to compression ratios, to pressure volume ratios, to air fuel mixture, flawlessly synchronising every engine function to deliver 25 kmpl mileage.
- MAXIMUM CHARGE COMBUSTION - An innovatively designed engine head, block and piston assembly that ensures effective intake and circulation of charge (mixture of air and fuel), thereby minimising pumping friction losses. The result is maximum combustion of charge, increased efficiency and power.
- DRAG REDUCTION - Redesigned wheel arches and subtle alterations on the exteriors, combined with a lighter shell and engine, have collectively contributed to making the car more aerodynamic, reducing the drag coefficient.
- TRANSAXLE (Gear Box) - With optimised Gear ratios to give best fuel efficiency and driveability together.
- TYRES - For drag / rolling losses reduction, optimised tyres were developed which provide low rolling losses coupled with good riding comfort and handling.
The interiors have been enriched with dual-tone beige seating and dashboard, premium wood-finish centre console, new instrument cluster with chrome rings and rear centre armrest for enhanced comfort. The plushness is enhanced with keyless entry, ABS, Bluetooth connectivity and electrical controls for ORVMs, besides carrying forward the comfortable AC, power steering and power windows.
The car comes with a warranty of 18 months and unlimited kms, for private usage.
The Tata Indigo e-CS VX is priced at Rs. 580,339 (ex-showroom Delhi), for the CR4 diesel engine and the Tata Indigo e-CS GVX is priced at Rs. 497,727 (ex-showroom Delhi), for the MPFi petrol engine.
The Tata Indigo CS has dominated the entry mid-size segment in the country for almost 4 years with its proposition of being the most compact sedan in the market. It has been appreciated for its classy styling as much as the great value proposition that it offers at an unbeatable price to a sedan aspirant.
E-Auto E-concept showing innovative doors
E-Auto (Yo-Auto) has plans to introduce E-concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The concept design shows the new styling direction of the company. The E-concept features a panoramic windscreen, LED-infused headlights and two unique doors which retract backwards to provide access to the four-seat cabin. The video below demonstrates how the innovative doors work.
Video
Maruti R3 MPV named Ertiga
The much awaited Maruti MPV, which till now was known by its codename R3 has been named Ertiga. The latest spy picture from Autocarindia shows the Ertiga badge on the rear of the MPV. In our earlier post we has showed many spy pictures of Ertiga being tested on road.
The Ertiga MPV has been designed keeping in mind the big Indian families families who look for more space and practicality. Unlike Eeco, the Ertiga is not just another MPV with 3 rows of seats. This front wheel drive Ertiga has been designed to look and drive like a car with quality interiors making it an appealing family car.
Look at the Ertiga from the front; you will know it is a Suzuki product. The Ertiga shares lots of design cues from Suzuki’s other products Swift and Ritz. However, the Ertiga is much wider and bulkier than its hatchback siblings.
The wheel base of the Ertiga has been stretched from that of the Ritz by 380mm, which now stands at 2740mm. The height of the vehicle has also been increased. The ribbed roof has been designed to give more strength. The rear glass has a wraparound look giving Ertiga a pillar less look from the back. The tail lamps though are small for such a big vehicle.
In the interior the dashboard looks exactly like that of the new Swift including the steering wheel. There is no electronic climate control, not even in the top end ZXi and ZDi variants. We guess Maruti has done so to keep the cost low and competitive. However there is roof-mounted blower to the second and third row of seats, just like the one is Xylo. The Ertiga measures 4265mm long which means it will not come under small car category.
Two engine options – petrol and diesel will be available. The company has designed a new K14 petrol eninge which makes its debut in Ertiga. The 1372cc K14 petrol engine makes a decent 95 Bhp of power and 13 Kgm of torque. The diesel engine in the offer is the same one lifted from SX4 which has a Variable Geometry Turbo (VGT) pushing the power to 89 Bhp.
Though the vehicle is ready and undergoing final test runs on the road, it will only be launched at the Auto Expo 2012. Expected to be priced under Rs. 10 lakh for the top end variant, it will surely give a strong competition to the market leader Toyota Innova.
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