Datsun unveiled its GO+ MPV at Indonesian Motor Show which will come to India by mid-2014.
All new Toyota Corolla 2014 spied in Bangalore
Toyota Corolla 2014 has been started testing in India, launch will very soon.
Toyota has started
testing the next generation Corolla 2014 sedan in India. Couple of test mules
have been found going around Bangalore, near which Toyota has its manufacturing
plant. The cars seen in the pictures are European version which will come to
India unlike the American version, which is more sleek and sportier.
Picture Source: Autocarindia 
The 11th generation Toyota Corolla is built on
Toyota’s Furia concept which was unveiled at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show. The
Furia concept hinted at Toyota’s future design philosophy for its largest
selling compact car “Corolla”. The Furia Concept has
a striking face with narrow headlights, vertical marker lights and a massive
eight-sided grill, while its short hood and raked windshield give it a more
modern look.
The all new Toyota
Corolla 2014 will be launched in mid-2014 in India. It will be powered by the
same 138bhp
1.8-litre petrol and the 87bhp 1.4-litre diesel with some minor upgrades. The
petrol variant might come with a 6-speed manual or a 7-step CVT gearbox. The
new Toyota Corolla with its contemporary look will definitely ignite stiff competition
in the D segment.
Next Generation Nissan X-Trail unveiled at Frankfurt Motor Show
The all new Nissan X-Trail will have seven seat arrangement and stands at the top of Nissan’s vehicle portfolio.
Nissan unveiled
the fourth generation Nissan X-Trail at the ongoing Frankfurt Motor Show 2013.
Nissan in 2012 at Geneva Motor Show had showed the stylish Hi-Cross concept, on
which the all new Nissan X-Trail is built. With next generation Nissan Qashqai expected
to come next year, which will be offered in only 5 seat arrangements, the
X-Trail becomes the sole SUV in the Nissan’s portfolio.
According to
Nissan, the new X-Trail has better ride and handling than the outgoing model.
The improved styling and dynamics has not affected the off-road capability of
the car. The new Nissan X-Trail is as capable as the old modle when equipped
with optional four-wheel drive system.
Under the hood of the new Nissan X-Trail will
be the updated version of current X-Trail’s 2.0 L diesel engine, optionally
coupled with the newly developed Xtronic CVT gearbox. The interiors have also
been improved in terms of design and quality.
Design:
Suzuki iV-4 concept SUV unveiled at Frankfurt Motor Show 2013
Maruti’s mini SUV, the Alfa XA will be built on Suzuki iV-4 concept
Suzuki unveiled an out-of-the-age SUV iV-4 concept at the ongoing Frankfurt Motor Show 2013. The Suzuki iV-4 concept forms the base of the compact SUV, which Maruti Suzuki is planning to launch in India. Earlier Maruti Suzuki had showed a mini SUV concept named Alpha XA with looks very similar to the iV-4 concept.
The usage of ‘i’ in the vehicle/concept name has become a common term by automobile manufacturers these days. Hyundai and BMW are the other two companies which uses ‘i’ in their vehicle naming trend. Eg: Hyundai i10, i20 etc and BMW i3 and i8. Here in Suzuki iV-4 concept, the ‘i’ stands for individuality, V stands for Vehicle and the 4 represents all wheel drive system. With Suzuki iV-4 concept, Suzuki launches an all new all wheel drive technology termed “Allgrip”. According to the company “Allgrip” will offer a combination of design and off-road performance that goes beyond a typical city SUV.
Suzuki All-Grip 4WD System Explanation
Honda announces new ‘EXCITING H DESIGN!!!’ concept for its future cars
Honda’s new ‘EXCITING H DESIGN!!!’ concept is the new face
of Honda cars around the world.
Japanese auto major Honda has
announced a new design concept ‘EXCITING H DESIGN!!!’ which will be incorporated
in all its vehicles globally. Honda with this new design concept plans to
promote a unique character and stronger presence around the world.
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| Honda's New design identity: "Solid Wing Face" |
The three exclamatory marks in ‘EXCITING
H DESIGN!!!’ represents three design factors – “High Tech” representing an
innovative spirit, “High Tension” representing a beautiful body structure and
layout and “High Touch” representing finely-honed surfacing and texture. The
new design concept has been first applied in the all new Honda Fit which was launched
in Japan yesterday.
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| Honda's New design concept: "EXCITING H DESIGN!!!" |
Exterior design:
High Tech
Honda's new design identity, "Solid Wing Face," is adopted. While positioning the "H" mark in the center, the area from the front grill to the headlights will be designed in an advanced style as one uninterrupted flow.
Honda's new design identity, "Solid Wing Face," is adopted. While positioning the "H" mark in the center, the area from the front grill to the headlights will be designed in an advanced style as one uninterrupted flow.
High Tension
A well-toned body with beautiful proportion, "Athlete Form," is realized.
A well-toned body with beautiful proportion, "Athlete Form," is realized.
High Touch
Honda strives to realize "Dramatic Surfacing," well-elaborated form that provides an emotional attraction.
Honda strives to realize "Dramatic Surfacing," well-elaborated form that provides an emotional attraction.
Interior design:
High Tech
Honda pursues an easy-to-see/easy-to-use "Advanced Interface" by adopting advanced technologies.
Honda pursues an easy-to-see/easy-to-use "Advanced Interface" by adopting advanced technologies.
High Tension
A sporty and emotional "Personal Cockpit" is realized.
A sporty and emotional "Personal Cockpit" is realized.
High Touch
Honda expresses its "Craftsmanship" by creating thoughtful interiors with an emphasis on the texture of materials.
Honda expresses its "Craftsmanship" by creating thoughtful interiors with an emphasis on the texture of materials.
Source: HondaWorldWide
Hyundai Grand i10 Petrol and Diesel launched in India
The Hyundai Grand i10 is bigger than the current model. In fact the wheelbase of the Grand i10 is 100 mm longer than the Euro spec model which will be launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week. Design wise the Grand i10 has nothing much to talk about. There is change in headlamp and tail lamp designs outside and an all new dashboard in the interior.
The most interesting part of the Grand i10 is it comes in two fuel options – Petrol and Diesel. Till now i10 was available in only petrol variant and a diesel option now widens the range of i10 buyers. The diesel engine in the Grand i10 is 1.1L CRDi 3 cylinder engine, which is basically the scaled down version of i20s 1.4L CRDi. The engine could manage to deliver good fuel efficiency of about 24 Kmpl.
Hyundai Grand i10 Price (All prices Ex-showroom, New Delhi)
Hyundai Grand i10 Petrol Price
Hyundai Grand i10 Petrol Era Price – Rs. 4,29,900
Hyundai Grand i10 Petrol Magna Price - Rs. 4,49,400
Hyundai Grand i10 Petrol Sportz Price - Rs. 4,88,800
Hyundai Grand i10 Petrol Asta Price - Rs. 5,47,800
Hyundai Grand i10 Diesel Price
Hyundai Grand i10 Petrol Era Price - Rs. 5,23,700
Hyundai Grand i10 Petrol Magna Price - Rs. 5,43,200
Hyundai Grand i10 Petrol Sportz Price - Rs. 5,82,600
Hyundai Grand i10 Petrol Asta Price - Rs. 6,41,600
Mahindra Scorpio facelift spied
A major facelift to Mahindra Scorpio is in the pipeline
It was full 4 years back when the
Scorpio got a facelift. The Scorpio in 2009 got a major facelift with clear
lens headlamp, new grill and bumper and minor tweaks here and there. Now, as we
see in the picture, the Scorpio is going to get another facelift before the
launch of all new model in 2015.
The changes will not be just in
the exterior. There will be also some changes in the dashboard and seats as
they were also covered in the spy photo vehicle. Mahindra might also work on
the mileage, power and sound insulation
and improve the current vehicle as seen in the updated XUV 500.
Stay tuned for more news about Mahindra Scorpio facelift.
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