All new Skoda Octavia 2013 launched in India

Skoda Auto today launched the 3^rd generation Octavia in India, priced at Rs. 13.85 lakh Ex-showroom, New Delhi. Skoda had launched the second generation Octavia with the name Laura and now has decided to retain the old name ‘Octavia’ for its 3^rd generation model. Skoda had unveiled the all new Octavia in India in August this year, since then the car has been assembling in Skoda’s factory at Aurangabad.

 The all new Skoda Octavia 2013 is available in 3 engine options – 2 petrol and 1 diesel. The starting model of Octavia 2013 comes with a 1.4L TSI petrol engine which produces 140 Ps of power and 250 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 6 speed manual gearbox and the model comes only in Active and Ambition grades.

The other petrol engine is the same 1.8L TSI seen in Laura and Superb. The engine now produces 180 Ps of power as compared to earlier 160 Ps and comes only with a 7-speed DSG automatic transmission. The 1.8L petrol model come only in the top of the end Elegance grade.

The Octavia diesel will be powered by the 2.0L CR diesel engine producing 143Ps of power and 320 Nm of torque. The diesel model is available in all the three trim levels – Active, Ambition & Elegance with choices of a manual and an automatic gearbox, both having 6 forward gears.

All new Skoda Octavia 2013 Price in New Delhi:

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Active (M) – Rs. 13.95 lakhs

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Ambition (M) – Rs. 14.95 lakhs

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Elegance (AT) – Rs. 18.25 lakhs

Skoda Octavia Active 2.0 TDI (M) – Rs. 15.55 lakhs

Skoda Octavia Ambition 2.0 TDI (M) – Rs. 16.55 lakhs

Skoda Octavia Ambition 2.0 TDI (AT) – Rs. 17.55 lakhs

Skoda Octavia Elegance 2.0 TDI  (AT) – Rs. 19.45 lakhs

Skoda Octavia Dimensions:

All new Skoda Octavia 2013 is 4659 mm long, 1814 mm wide and 1476 mm tall.

Skoda Octavia Wheelbase:

All new Skoda Octavia 2013 has wheelbase of 2688 mm.

Skoda Octavia Ground Clearance:

All new Skoda Octavia 2013 has ground clearance of 155 mm.

Suzuki Wagon R MPV concept unveiled at 2013 Indonesia International Motor Show

In a surprise move, Suzuki unveiled a Wagon R MPV concept at the recently concluded Indonesia International Motor Show 2013. High demand of MPVs in Indonesia could have prompted Suzuki to develop a mpv concept on Wagon R platform, that could cater to the lower end of the mpv segment in the country.

Datsun and Honda had shown their MPVs based on GO and Brio hatchbacks in the beginning of the show. With Ertiga sitting on the top end of MPV segment, Suzuki seriously had a deficiency in the entry level mpv segment. As seen from the picture, a few millimetres have to added to Wagon R to accommodate the third row of seats. Company sources reveal, there has been no change in the wheelbase of the car.

Davy Tuilan, Marketing Director of PT Suzuki Indomobil Sales, says - “It’s still a concept and no decision has been made”. However, it has been confirmed that if this Wagon R goes into production, it would be a contender for the Indonesian LCGC (Low Cost Green Car) project, thereby availing some tax benefits.

Since he is speaking of tax benefits, will the Wagon R MPV come to India?. Suzuki might consider bringing it to India to keep the aging Wagon R going. Without a diesel engine it would be hard for Suzuki to convince its buyers for a mini MPV. 

Suzuki Wagon R MPV Picture Gallery:

Honda Mobilio spied on road in Indonesia

Honda Mobilio was unveiled at Indonesian Motor Show last week and guess what? a production mule has been spotted on Indonesian roads, thanks to AutonetMagz.com for getting the spy photo of Mobilio on the roads.

As the mule has been found on the road, probably for testing, the things have been moving fast at Honda. The Mobilio is expected to be launched early next year in Indonesia and soon will be followed by its Indian launch. 

Honda Mobilio details:

• 4.4 meters in length
• Ground clearance of 185 mm  
• Wheelbase of 2650mm
• 1.5L petrol i-VTEC engine with an optional automatic transmission in Indonesia. Indian model could come in both petrol and diesel.
• Interiors same as that of Brio and Amaze
• Third row could be the best in the competiton.
• Could be priced around Rs. 10 lakh in India.

Honda Mobilio along with Datsun GO+ MPV will be good competitors for Maruti Ertiga which has been the leader in the segment.

Fiat Linea Classic launched in India at Rs. 5.99 lakh

Fiat Linea Classic caters to the lower C segment of car making it a value for money product - “Longest Car In The Price Segment”!

Fiat today launched a basic version of its Linea sedan in India. The basic model called ‘Linea Classic’ caters to the C- lower segment giving value for money it customers and hopes to gain some volumes for Fiat in India.

Looks wise you will hardly find any difference in ‘Linea Classic’. Only a monogram on the boot can make you identify this model amongst its elder siblings. There is no alloy wheels, foglights, chrome inserts in the grille and door handles seen on the top end Linea.

The interior also takes the beating. The beige livere is now replaced by all-black-theme found in base Punto. Other features such automatic climate control, steering mounted audio controls, Blue & Me, driver airbag, front armrest, and electrically controlled wing mirrors has been axed from ‘Linea Classic’.

Fiat Linea Classic is avaialbe in two fuel options – 1.4L 88 Bhp petrol and 1.3L 75 Bhp diesel.

Fiat Linea Classic Price:

Fiat Linea Classic 1.4-liter Petrol – Rs. 5.99 lakhs

Fiat Linea Classic 1.3-liter Diesel – Rs. 6.95 lakhs

Fiat Linea Classic Plus 1.3-liter Diesel – Rs. 7.50 lakhs

Fiat Linea Classis TV Commercial

Toyota Innova facelift 2013 prices

All prices indicative, Ex-showroom New Delhi.

2013 Toyota Innova facelift Diesel facelift prices

2013 Toyota Innova facelift G (7s) Diesel Price	:	₹ 10,89,364
2013 Toyota Innova facelift G (8s) Diesel Price	:	₹ 10,93,981
2013 Toyota Innova facelift GX (7s) Diesel Price	:	₹ 12,45,604
2013 Toyota Innova facelift GX (8s) Diesel Price	:	₹ 12,50,366
2013 Toyota Innova facelift Z (7s) Diesel Price	:	₹ 14,53,136
2013 Toyota Innova facelift VX (8s) Diesel Price	:	₹ 14,57,780
2013 Toyota Innova facelift VX (7s) Diesel Price	:	₹ 15,06,718

2013 Toyota Innova facelift Petrol facelift prices

2013 Toyota Innova facelift G (8s) Petrol Price	:	₹ 10,20,345
2013 Toyota Innova facelift GX (8s) Petrol Price	:	₹ 11,58,740
2013 Toyota Innova facelift VX (7s) Petrol Price	:	₹ 13,69,530

Source: MotorBeam

Honda Mobilio MPV prototype unveiled at Indonesia Motor Show

Honda Mobilio MPV which is based on Brio hatchback will be the first MPV from Honda in India which be launched in 2015.

Honda today unveiled its Brio based MPV prototype Mobilio at the Indonesia Motor Show. The Mobilio is the new Multi Purpose Vehicle from Honda for Asian Markets. 

Speaking at the Indonesian International Auto Show, Mr. Takanobu Ito, President, Chief Executive Officer and Representative Director Honda Motor Co., Ltd  said “Honda Mobilio is especially designed based on Indonesian customer needs. I believe Honda Mobilio would fulfill Indonesian customers dream of an affordable family car with high standard quality from Honda.”

Honda Mobilio MPV is 4.4 m long, 1.68 m wide and 1.61 m tall. It has a wheelbase of 2.65 m and a class leading ground clearance of 185 mm. Its 1.5L petrol engine is the most powerful in its category and the all new 1.5L diesel makes perfect sense in this MPV with 7 seating options. Being more than 4 m in length it will have no cost benefits when launched in India, which again makes the Datson GO+MPV the only 7 seater MPV to be under the 4 m length mark. 

Next Generation Maruti A Star spied in India

2014 Maruti A Star to debut 800cc diesel engine in India.

The next generation Maruti A Star has been spied testing in Gurgaon India. The new Maruti A Star codename ‘YL7’ had already been spied in southern Europe some time ago. Thanks to Vipin of Team-Bhp.com for bringing us the spy photo.

The ‘YL7’ is Suzuki’s global model likely to replace A Star and Ritz. Since Ritz is doing well in India, Maruti Suzuki might keep the Ritz along with the new A Star. Possibly the company had intensions to replace the existing A Star and Estilo with the ‘YL7’ model and hence stopped the production of Estilo. The sales of A Star is not too good and don’t be surprised to hear about axing A Star very soon.

The big thing about next generation A-Star/’YL7’ is that Maruti’s might bring in the 800cc 2 cylinder diesel engine with this model. Currently development of the small 800cc engine is going on and according to sources company aims at achieving record breaking fuel efficiency of 30 Kmpl.

The next generation A Star will make its appearance at the Auto Expo 2014 held in January 2014 at New Delhi.