Toyota to export Etios and Etios Liva to South Africa from India

     Japanese automotive giant Toyota Motor Corporation will start exporting its Etios and Etios Liva cars to South Africa from India. The Etios concept was conceptualized keeping in mind the requirements of developing markets of which India was the main one. Hence Toyota maintains in Eitos ad campaigns saying “World’s First, India First”. The Etios exported from India will have little technical modifications to suit the local requirements in South Africa. Only petrol variants of Etios cars will be exported from India. 

     Toyota which has associated with Kirloskar Motors in India manufactures Etios and Etios Liva from its second plant which is situated next to the main plant at Bidadi, near Bangalore. The current production capacity of second plant is 80,000 untis which will be increased to 1,20,000 untis by 2012 and 2,10,000 units by 2013. The sheer volume speaks about Toyota’s seriousness about making Etios cars. 

Hyundai Eon brochure images, variants, features and specifications

     There is nothing more that needs to be revealed about Hyundai’s much talked small car Eon. It is now official that Eon will be launched on 13th of this month. Bookings for Eon has already started from 1st of October and now there is a contest to be played on Eon micro website http://www.eonindiaon.com

Hyundai Eon will be available in four variants – D-lite, Era, Magna and Sportz


Here are the features list of the variants - 


D-lite

• AC
• Engine mmobilizer
• Full size spare wheel
• Child lock
• Hub caps
• Cup holder
• Floor console with storage tray
• Single folding rear seat
• 12″ wheels
• Heater with 4 speed blower
• Power outlet
• Driver side OSRVM
• Two spoke steering wheel

Era (Features in addition to D-lite)

• Radiator grille in body colour + chrome
• Power steering
• Body coloured bumpers
• Tinted glasses
• Shaded windshield

Magna ( Features in addition to Era)

• Front power windows
• Roof antenna
• Tilt steering
• Internally adjustable ORVMS
• 2 speaker Audio system with USB and aux-in
• Passenger side ORVM
• Molded door trims
• Door pockets for driver and fropnt passenger
• Rear parcel tray
• 13″ wheels 155/70 R tyres
• Full wheel cober
• Wheel in black
• Central locking

Sportz (Features in addition to Magna)

• Driver airbag (not for passenger)
• Keyless entry
• Fog lamps
• Body coloured door handles and OSRVM
• 3 spoke aluminum finish steering wheel
• Inside door handles in metal finish

Specifications

Dimensions

Length: 3495 mm

Width: 1550 mm

Height: 1500 mm

Wheel Base: 2380 mm

Kerb Weight: 725 Kg

Engine

Type: 3 Cylinder,  814cc in-line

Displacement: 814 cc

Power:  56 PS @ 5500 rpm

Torque :  75 Nm @ 4000 rpm

No. of valves: 12

Transmission

5 speed manual

Fuel Efficiency :   21.1 kmpl

Fuel Type: Petrol

Brochure Images

Mercedes Benz to launch R Class diesel in India in 2012

     Mercedes Benz will bring in a diesel version of its MPV R Class in India in 2012. Currently Mercedes Benz R Class is available with a 3.5L V6 petrol engine with 272hp of power.

     Mercedes Benz unlike its German competitors is the only company with a 7 seater MPV in the luxury segment in India. Since the competition is minimal, Mercedes can create a good business opportunity in this segment by bringing in a diesel variant.

     The Mercedes R Class is a versatile MPV with lots of features such as rich infotainment system and huge luggage compartment.  The chain of luxury hotels in India is using Mercedes Viano and top-end Innova as luxury vehicles to transport their client. A diesel R Class can be the perfect vehicle for these hotel operators to provide a styling and comfortable service to their customers.

Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi Specifications

Price:

Rs. 84,300/- ex-showroom Mumbai as of Dec 2011

Dimensions
Length	2035 mm
Width	750 mm
Height	1165 mm
Ground clearance	165 mm
Wheelbase	1350 mm
Kerb Weight	150 kg
Saddle Height	NA
Fuel Tank	15 litres (3.2 litres reserve, 2 litres usable)
Engine
Type	4-stroke, DTS-i, air cooled. 4-valve single cylinder
Displacement	220 cc
Max. Power	21.04 @ 8500 (Ps @ RPM)
Max. Torque	19.12 @ 7000 (Nm @ RPM)
Transmission	NA
Ignition	NA
Max Speed	NA
Suspension
Front	Telescopic, 130 mm stroke
Rear	Nitrox, rear wheel travel 90 mm
Brakes
Front	260 mm Disc
Rear	130 mm Drum
Wheels & Tyre
Front	90/90x17-Tubeless
Rear	120/80x17-Tubeless
Electricals
Battery	12 V Full DC
Headlamp	Low - projector lamp 55w, High - Ellipsodial lamp 55w
Key Features	NA

Mahindra XUV500 bookings cross 6000 in just 2 days

     The latest launch from Mahindra, the XUV500 has already clocked 6000 bookings in just 2 days after its launch. Mahindra has cleverly priced the XUV500 base model at Rs. 10.8 lakh, though it is only the introductory price.

     Mahindra XUV500 will compete mainly against Toytoa Fortuner, as intended by the company but we feel the XUV500 has some more enemies. The XUV500 will lock its horns with Force One and soon to be launched facelifted Tata Safari. But comparing the other two models, XUV500 seems to be ahead with them in leaps and bounds.

     No wonder the XUV500 has got high bookings. Why would anyone buy a Fortuner if everything it offers is available in XUV500 which is 40% cheaper than the former. 

India car market sales data for September 2011

Chevrolet

Spark – 1596

Beat – 5254

Aveo-UVA – 64

Aveo – 118

Optra – 320

Cruze – 813

Tavera – 1785

Captiva – 128

Fiat

Punto – 678

Linea – 140

Ford

Figo – 5220

Fiesta Classic – 1653

Fiesta – 647

Endeavour – 281

Honda

Brio – 171

Jazz – 596

City – 3720

Civic – 117

Accord – 137

CR-V – 17

Hyundai

Eon – 7188

Santro – 6396

I10 – 9784

I20 – 7019

Accent – 553

Verna – 4810

Sonata – 7

Santa Fe – 198

Mahindra

Xylo – 2430

Scorpio – 4493

XUV500 – 505

Maruti

800 – 1993

Omni – 6892

Alto – 21198

Eeco – 4845

Estilo – 1651

Wagon R – 13301

A-Star – 832

Ritz – 6742

Swift – 11329

Dzire – 9411

SX4 – 196

Gypsy – 411

Kizashi – 14

Grand Vitara  – 1

Nissan

Micra – 1475

Sunny – 659

X-Trail – 31

Teana – 111

370Z – 0

Porsche

Boxter – 0

Cayman – 0

911 – 1

Cayenne – 25

Panamera – 0

Renault

Fluence – 100

Koleos – 91

Skoda Auto

Fabia – 1172

Laura – 285

Yeti – 50

Superb – 147

Tata Motors

Nano – 2936

Indica + Vista – 10282

Indigo + Manza – 7793

Sumo – 2061

Safari – 1837

Aria – 560

Venture – 750

Toyota

Liva – 2935

Etios – 2951

Innova – 4765

Corolla – 994

Fortuner – 1078

Camry – 17

Landcruiser – 11

Volkswagen

Polo – 3050

Vento – 3285

Jetta – 423

Passat – 85

Beetle – 4

Toureg – 0

Pheaton – 0

Volvo

S60 – 7

S80 – 1

XC60 – 11

XC90 – 10 

Top twenty car sales in September 2011 in India

Maruti Alto : 21198

Maruti WagonR : 13301

Maruti Swift: 11329

Tata Indica+Vista: 10282

Hyundai i10: 9784

Mahindra Bolero: 9764

Maruti Dzire: 9411

Tata Indigo+Manza: 7793

Hyundai Eon: 7188

Hyundai i20: 7019

Maruti Omni: 6892

Maruti Ritz: 6742

Hyundai Santro: 6396

Chevrolet Beat: 5254

Ford Figo: 5220

Maruti Eeco: 4845

Hyundai Verna: 4810

Toyota Innova: 4765

Mahindra Scorpio: 4493

Honda City: 3720