Tata Motors drop ‘Sumo’ name from Grande, releases updated version

     Tata Motors in its restructuring process has dropped the “Sumo” name from its MUV Grande. Now the vehicle will be just called Tata Grande instead of Tata Sumo Grande.

     Apart from dropping the “Sumo” name, Tata Motors has released an updated version of the Grande. Tata Grande is powered by a 2.2L DICOR engine which delivers 120 Ps of power and 250 Nm of flat Torque.  Now Tata class “Size does matter” with its new Grande.

There are some cosmetic changes in the new Grande which include -

1. Chrome lined broad front grill and side finishers with new glossy grey finish
2. New chrome lined door handles
3. Chrome inserted rub rails
4. Sporty steel wheel rims and
5.  blinkers on ORVMS
6. Stunning new body graphics

Tata Grande Official Website

Tata Grande Brochure

Honda Brio launched in India, priced at Rs. 3.95 lakh

     Honda has launched its much awaited small car Brio in India with price starting from Rs. 3.95 lakh ex-showroom New Delhi for the base E variant. Available in 4 variants, the Brio is priced at Rs. 4.35 lakh for S, Rs. 4.9 lakh for S(O) and Rs. 5.1 lakh for the top of the line V variant.

     The Honda Brio is powered by the same 1.2L i-VTEC 4 cylinder petrol engine which powers the Jazz. It produces peak power of 88Ps @ 6000 rpm and peak torque of 109 Nm @ 4600 rpm. The engine is mated to a 5 speed manual transmission. Honda claims the Brio to deliver a class leading fuel efficiency of 18.4 Kmpl (ARAI Certified).


     Honda terms the Brio has been designed based on two triangles, a Dynamic Triangle and Sporty Triangle which give express energy and vigor to the car. Honda claims the light rear of the hatch aids visibility and improves fuel efficiency as well. The Brio incorporated Honda’s philosophy of “Man Maximum Machine Minimum”.

     The Honda Brio has the turning radius of 4.5m which is the shortest in its Class. Honda claims the Brio to have the pedestrian injury mitigation technology as standard. Also the Honda’s G-Con technology adds to the balance and performance of the car. The top 2 variants of Brio feature Dual SRS front airbags with the driver side opening in a swirl manner there by reducing the impact to the driver.


The Honda Brio with its advanced design, superior packaging and brilliant fuel efficiency has delivered a product which we Indians have been waiting from Honda. The Honda Brio is available in 6 different colour shades - Blue, Red, Titanium, Silver, White and Black.

Honda Brio Specifications

Hyundai launches Santa Fe 4x4 Automatic Transmission in India

     Hyundai has launched automatic transmission variant of its SUV 4WD Santa Fe in India. The Santa Fe 4x4 AT is priced at Rs. 24.36 lakh ex-showroom New Delhi. The Santa Fe 4x4 AT comes with a 6 speed automatic transmission.

     The Santa Fe 4x4 AT which is powered by a 2.2L CRDi engine also gets additional features such as push button start and smart key. The Santa Fe 4x4 is available in five different colours.

 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications

Video: History of Ferrari prancing horse

     The black prancing horse on a yellow background has a detailed and a fascinating story that Enzo Ferrari told only once. The horse was painted on the fuselarge of the fighter plane of Francesco Baracca, a heroic airman of the First World War. At 23 Enzo met Countenrico Baracca, Francesco Baracca’s father and his mother Countes Paulina who said to Enzo one day, “Ferrari put my son’s prancing horse on your cars, it will bring you good luck”. The horse was and still is back and Enzo added the Canary Yellow background which is the colour of Modena. In 1932 the Ferrari shield first appeared on the Alfa Romeo cars of the Scuderia racing team in the grand prix of SPA. In 1947 the 125S, first car produced at the Maranello, the pracing horse appeared on the yellow background and always with the Italian flag at the top. Now the shield is replaced by a rectangle with S and F instead of Ferrari. Thus the Ferrari brand was born. 

Source: worldcarfans

Hyundai EON spied inside out without camouflage

     We managed to find these pictures of red Hyundai EON on a blog anything-on-wheels.blogspot.com. This is the first time that the interiors of EON have been seen in the digital world. The red EON looks simply fabulous with its flowing creases evident more in this colour. The interiors especially have been designed brilliantly which again reflect Hyundai’s fluidic design theme. Such interiors in its class is the first time, we know everybody has got bored with the Alto’s interior.


     We in our earlier post had mentioned that the EON has been over designed. But looking the car in red colour we will have to take back our words. EON in red looks like a small beauty and the interiors are fantastic. It is the price now which we are waiting. If Hyundai is really planning to compete with Alto, EON has no competition.

Range Rover Evoque India launch before the end of 2011

     Tata Motors owned Land Rover will launch the Range Rover Evoque in India before the end of this year. By launching the Evoque as early as possible Land Rover want to capitalize the segment before rivals Audi, BMW, Mercedes & Volvo capture it. The Range Rover Evoque will be launched in both three and five door versions with price starting from Rs. 49 lakh ex-showroom Mumbai.

In our earlier post we had showed you Range Rover Evoque spied during its test runs in Pune. After seeing the spy pictures it is evident that Evoque’s launch is around the corner.

     The Evoque is a very import product from the Range Rover range. The new design and latest technology features makes it the best SUV in its class. The Evoque is shorter in length and is lighter than the Freelander, because of extensive use of aluminum and plastics in its body parts.

     The three door version of Evoque will be powered by a 2.0L, 237 Bhp turbo petrol and will be available only in ‘Dynamic’ trim. The five door version will be offered in three trims – ‘Pure’, ‘Prestige’ and ‘Dynamic’. It will be powered by a 2.2L, 187 Bhp common rail turbo diesel mated to a six speed automatic transmission delivering power to all the four wheels.

     The Evoque’s equipment list is endless. The ‘Pure’ which is a base version features  Range Rover’s Terrain Response off-road system, cruise control, a fixed panoramic glass roof, Xenon headlamps, 17-inch alloy wheels, keyless go, climate control, electric adjust front seats, leather seats, paddle-shifters a touch-screen audio, Bluetooth connectivity and an 11-speaker Meridian audio system.

     The middle variant ‘Prestige’ features luxury interior and exterior styling kit, 18-inch alloy wheels, premium leather seats, contrast painted roof and keyless entry along with all the features available in ‘Pure’ variant. The top of the line ‘Dynamic’ comes with all of the ‘Pure’ and ‘Prestige’ features puls a sporty exterior and interior styling kit and perforated leather seats. 

New Honda City 2011 launched in Thailand

     The new Honda City 2011 that is the facelifted Honda City has been launched in Thailand. To remind, we had posted some spy pictures of Honda City facelift being tested in India. Honda had announced that it will give a facelift to not much old Honda City which was launched just three years ago to make the car look fresh and stay ahead in the competition.

     Honda City has been the benchmark car in India since its launch way back in 1998. However the dominance of City was challenged by new entrants like Volkswagen Vento and Hyundai Fluidic Verna. A lack of diesel option and rising petrol prices made City to lose its battle ground and made Honda to cut its prices by over Rs. 60,000. With the refreshed look Honda wants to get back into the competition. But still Honda has to think about its pricing strategies in India. What do you feel?


     We found the new Honda City 2011 video. Watch it and enjoy!