Mahindra releases XUV500 teaser ad

     Mahindra will launch its most ambitious project vehicle XUV500 on the 28th of this month. Mahindra has already released a 19 sec teaser ad of XUV500 which features a Cheeta running right into the camera. Mahindra in its contest for “Guess the XUV500 price” had asked a question which says Which animal is XUV500 is inspired from? Now the answer is clear that it is the Cheeta which has inspired the styling of XUV500. The Cheeta with its flexible body is capable of attaining high speeds and most importantly with style. Mahindra says its monochoque front wheel driven XUV500 resemble that of the Cheeta in stlye and performance, but we should say XUV500 is not built like a sports car for high speeds.

     
     We managed to gets some inside details of XUV500 which we liked to share with you

• --> Powering XUV500 will be a refined 2.2L mHawk diesel engine with 140 Bhp of power and 330 Nm of torque. NVH levels are best for its class and the trubolag is next to nil.
• --> 3 Variants at launch – Base, Top and Top+ , No AT variant in 2011.
• --> 2WD & 4WD will be launched on 28th September.
• --> 6 speed manual transmission.
• --> Micro-hybrid technology, alloy wheels with all wheel disc brakes on top-end variant,.
• --> Refrigerator and Touch screen infotainment system in select variants.
• --> Top-end model has features such as ABS, EBD, ESP and TCS.
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Volkswagen's innovative ad campaign for UP outside Frankfurt Motor Show

     We all know that Volkswagen published a talking ad in India’s leading news paper Times of India for its sedan Vento. It was an innovative idea which no body till then had thought about it. It might have cost much for Volkswagen, but by the way its Sedan is selling, VW will not complain though.

     VW after unveiling its latest small car UP at the Frankfurt Motor Show did some interesting things which is worth watching. Have a look at the video and find out how VW targeted the cars parked outside the Frankfurt Motor Show.

Skoda Superb facelift spied in Alps

     Spy pictures of Skoda Superb facelift has been caught in Alps Mountains which shows the front and rear end of the car completely camouflaged. This means there could be heavy changes in the head and tail lamps including both the front and rear bumper. The facelifted Superb might be launched in 2012. We in India too might get the facelifted one very soon next year.  

Source: worldcarfans

2012 Honda CR-V official designs

     Honda has already unveiled the next generation 2012 CR-V. We found the patent drawings of the CR-V at Carscoop which clearly indicates the new CR-V is much bigger than the older one. Engine option of 2012 CR-V is still remote, but Honda has assured that the new Engines will be more efficient and deliver better fuel economy. However there is no mention of a diesel mill to the 2012 CR-V. The 2012 Honda CR-V will be launched in US next year.

Hyundai not to stop Santro after EON launch

     We had in our earlier post showed you the real pictures of Hyundai’s new small car EON. The EON will be launched in mid-october and will be priced around Rs. 2.5 lakh, mainly to compete against the market leader Maruti Alto.


     Having said this, there was a speculation that Hyundai will replace the Santro after the EON launch. Santro is marginally priced higher compared to Maruti Alto and since EON pricing would be less than the Alto, there was no sense in keeping the old Santro. But the company thinks otherwise. It plans to sell EON alongside the Santro. Will there be any takers for Santro? We feel there are buyers who even today like the 13 year old Santro just because of its practicality and space. Santro has been a successful small family car in India, which the Hyundai do not want to lose.

     EON, Santro and i10 with price differences of Rs. 50,000, it sounds good on the paper, but do people buy Santro when EON will be launched. It’s a different question to answer. Is Hyundai planning a different think for the Santro? As of now there is no speculation. Watch this space for more updates.

Nissan Sunny officially launched in India

     Nissan has launched its midsized sedan - the all new sedan Sunny in India with price starting from Rs 5.78 lakh (ex-showroom New Delhi). The all new Sunny made its international debut at Gungzhou, China in December last year. The Sunny in India is available in 3 variants – the base XE, the mid level XL and the top end XV.

     Currently the Sunny will be available only in petrol variant which is powered by a 1.5L engine. Nissan is expected to launch the diesel Sunny at the Auto Expo 2012 with a 1.5L diesel engine. The Sunny comes with loads of features which are not available in other cars in the segment.

Features of Nissan Sunny XE (Base):

• Body-coloured bumpers
• An on-board drive computer
• Manually adjustable anti-dazzling mirror
• Headlight-on and key-inserted warning lamp
• ABS EBD and brake assistance
• Driver airbag and door ajar warning

Features of Nissan Sunny XL (Mid level): All features of the XE along with

• Body coloured electronically adjustable outside rear-view mirrors
• Chrome plated outside door handles and radiator grille
• Rear defroster
• An integrated audio system with four speakers and aux
• Steering mounted audio controls
• Rear a/c vents
• Auto-down feature on driver-side power window
• Remote keyless entry
• Front passenger airbag
• Anti-theft alarm and speed-sensing automatic door locks

Features of Nissan Sunny XV (Top end): All features of the XL along with

• Alloy wheels
• Electronically folding rear-view mirrors

Price of Nissan Sunny variants (All prices ex-showroom, New Delhi)

Nissan Sunny XE - Rs. 5.78 lakh

Nissan Sunny XL - Rs 6.88 lakh

Nissan Sunny XV - Rs. 7.68 lakh

Honda City facelift Brochure from Thailand

     We had showed you some spy pictures of Honda City facelift being tested in India. Our friend Indianautosblog has posted the scanned images of facelifted Honda City Brochure which was sent from Thailand.

     As seen from the spy pictures here in India and the pictures form the Brochure, the facelifted Honda City will resemble 100% with the later. Since the spy picture from India shows front grill in black colour, we guess Honda is planning to launch a stripped down version in India. Will it be priced at Rs. 6.5 lakh (ex-showroom)?

     The Honda City facelift gets an all new bumper, a front grill which might get chrome treatment and clear lens headlamps which give freshness to the car. The ORVM will now be incorporated with indicators which add to the premium feel of the car. The rear bumper has also been redesigned and so do the tail lamps which now get LED treatment. Overall we feel the City which was superbly deigned just got better.